When the Body Says No

The Cost of Hidden Stress

By: Gabor Maté MD

Narrated by: Daniel Maté

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER

From renowned mental health expert and speaker Dr. Gabor Maté, this acclaimed, bestselling guide provides insight into the mind-body link between illness and health, and the critical role that stress and our emotional makeup play in an array of common diseases.

In this accessible and groundbreaking book—filled with the moving stories of real people—medical doctor and bestselling author Gabor Maté shows that emotion and psychological stress play a powerful role in the onset of chronic illness, including breast cancer, prostate cancer, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease and many others.

An international bestseller translated into over thirty languages, When the Body Says No promotes learning and healing, providing transformative insights into how illlness can be the body's way of saying no to what the mind cannot or will not acknowledge. With great compassion and erudition, Dr. Maté demystifies medical science and empowers us all to be our own health advocates.

Critic reviews

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER

“This book has many strengths. . . . When Maté witnesses and testifies to human suffering, including his own, he is compassionate and compelling.” —The Globe and Mail

“Written with clarity and compassion. . . . The book’s characteristics seem to describe Maté himself: armed with knowledge and straight from the heart.” —The Georgia Straight

“Maté’s medical background and lucid writing style make complex biological processes accessible to non-scientific readers.” —The Gazette

“Maté carefully explains the biological mechanisms that are activated when stress and trauma exert a powerful influence on the body, and he backs up his claims with compelling evidence from the field. . . . Both the lay and specialist reader will be grateful for the final chapter, ‘The Seven A’s of Healing,’ in which Maté presents an open formula for healing and the prevention of illness resulting from hidden stress.” —Quill & Quire

“It’s a beguiling theory at a time when emotional stress is rampant and a culture of victimization permeates North American thought. . . . A strong collection of illustrative anecdotes drawn from Maté’s professional experience as well as many medical journal references.” —The Vancouver Sun

“[An] enthralling exploration of the relationship between stress and disease. . . . Maté probes deeply into the life histories and psyches of [his] many patients. . . . What emerges is nothing short of a revelation.” —Edmonton Journal

Life-changing

It put everything in perspective and made me realize that even stuff I absolutely thought are helping me cope with childhood trauma are in fact making it harder. Truly a must read.

Exceeded my expectations

I started listening to this audiobook thinking it would highlight how stress in our lives impacts our health, but was quickly surprised at how in depth the book went. It worked to identify the origins of stress and the relationship that childhood experiences play on how we process stress. It absolutely exceeded my expectations and I would highly recommend it to anyone.

my body feels like it's a lot of work and the that is the truth

Family guy really help me to open the boxes and made it safe to put it away

Life changing

This is a life changing, eye opening look at the physical effects of childhood trauma. I also appreciated the tools and discussion around how to heal or change this trauma and lessen the chances or lessen the effects of physical illness. I want to get this book for all my friends and family that struggle with emotions, boundaries, and physical illness without being able to ask or accept support, connection, and love from others.

A book I didn't know I need to hear.

I'm so glad I took the advise of a family member and bought this book,believe me when I can tell you,so so much about my life make sense now.I plan to seek out some of the resources offered;so I can be fully healed from all my traumas.