Trauma Healing: Gabor Maté, Judy Atkinson, Patricia June Vickers, Diana Kopua, Del Laverdure

This episode, recorded live at The Eternal Song live gathering (June 2025), brings together a distinguished panel featuring Patricia June Vickers, Judy Atkinson, Dr. Diana Kopua, and Donald “Del” Lavedure, moderated by Dr. Gabor Maté. The discussion explores the integration of ancestral wisdom and modern therapeutic methods to address and heal trauma within Indigenous communities. The group share their personal and professional experiences, emphasizing the connection between land, ancestry, and healing. The conversation highlights the importance of storytelling, cultural practices, and the role of spirituality in fostering collective and individual healing, while addressing how individuals outside Indigenous cultures can support this crucial work.

Topics:

• 00:00 Introduction of the Guests
• 02:14 Acknowledging Indigenous Lands and Realities
• 03:24 Exploring the Concept of Health and Ancestry
• 05:06 Understanding Ancestral Healing
• 08:08 Judy Atkinson on Ancestry and Healing
• 19:15 Patricia Vickers on Ancestry and Protection
• 21:23 Diana on Indigenous Knowledge and Connection
• 26:51 Defining Trauma and Its Impacts
• 32:23 Del Lavedure on Community-Based Healing
• 38:09 Judy Atkinson on the Power of Story in Healing
• 42:47 A Heartfelt Introduction
• 43:21 Exploring Trauma and Healing Modalities
• 44:32 Indigenous Perspectives on Trauma
• 48:17 Personal Stories of Healing
• 49:17 Concepts of Healing and Wholeness
• 53:23 Addressing Historical and Ongoing Trauma
• 57:23 The Role of Collective Memory in Healing
• 01:10:54 Connecting to Ancestral Practices
• 01:18:53 Final Reflections and Personal Insights

Resources:

• Dr Gabor Maté

 

• The Wisdom of Trauma (a SAND film)

 

• Professor Judy Atkinson (We Al-li)
• Patricia June Vickers, PhD
• Diana Kopua (Mahi a Atua)

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Recorded live at The Eternal Song Seven Day Film Premiere summit with Indigenous voices.