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.

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?

Our bodies hold subconscious & intergenerational information. Your ancestors play a role in the story of your nervous system.

In a society that often overlooks the struggles of Asian Americans (model minority myth, anyone?), these 5 books offer a powerful and intimate look at mental health within this diverse community.

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.