Liz Zhou
Holistic Trauma Therapist, Coach, Speaker
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I help highly sensitive, neurodivergent adults & couples heal their nervous systems & connect with their authentic selves.
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Your Nervous System is a Connection to Your Ancestors
Every cell in your body came from somewhere and someone older than you. Taking care of the nervous system is a gift to ourselves, and all the generations before & after.
Decolonial & Ancestral Healing through Psychedelic Medicines
Though psychedelic medicines are often presented as a “quick fix” or “magic pill” in mainstream Western culture, the truth is far more complex than that. In this conversation, Mariya Javed-Payne & Liz Zhou explore what a decolonial approach to psychedelic medicines would look like — an approach that divests from capitalism, honors Indigenous wisdom & sovereignty, and centers community.
Decentering the Medical Model: There’s Nothing Wrong with You
In this poignant conversation, Liz Zhou & Halle Thomas explore why the medical model (which assumes that health = the “absence of illness”) is not the only paradigm. We discuss ways to make therapy safer for queer, BIPOC, & neurodivergent folks; and how to weave ancestral & cultural practices into the healing process.
You’re Not Broken: An Affirming, Ancestral View of Neurodiversity
Neurodivergence, like autism & ADHD, is often stigmatized in Western mental health. They’re seen as pathologies in need of a “cure.” But what if we viewed neurodiversity through a curious & affirming lens, acknowledging both the challenges AND gifts?
Reflections on Intergenerational Wisdom & Nervous System Healing
Our bodies hold subconscious & intergenerational information. Your ancestors play a role in the story of your nervous system.
What to Know About Intergenerational Trauma
What happens when the past casts a shadow over the present? The experiences of earlier generations can leave an imprint on our brains and bodies. Explore the often-invisible legacy of intergenerational trauma.