In the relentless world of social justice activism, there’s an unspoken rule: the cause always comes first. But what happens when the activists themselves begin to break? In a recent conversation, Alon-Lee Green, a leading Israeli peace activist, and Daniel Maté, co-author of The Myth of Normal, explored a radical idea: that for activists on the front lines of conflict, self-care isn’t selfish—it’s essential for survival and long-term success.