Nervous System Care & Healing Podcast

WITH LIZ ZHOU

This is a podcast about how to take care of our nervous systems while we navigate systems of oppression that were designed to keep us dysregulated.

Hosted by Liz Zhou, a neurodivergent therapist of color.

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This podcast may be your cup of tea if…

you’re a highly sensitive or neurodivergent person (self-identified, questioning, or formally diagnosed — all are welcome)

you want to learn how to take care of your nervous system & heal from burnout, and enjoy the auditory processing of podcasts
you are curious about individual healing & collective liberation, and ready to move beyond conversations that focus solely on self-care (without acknowledging the systems of oppression we live within)
you’re a practitioner, past or current client, or prospective client who’s interested in my approach to nervous system healing, neurodiversity-affirming care, & culturally-sensitive care

the vibe: soothing, grounding, educational

A space for topics that deserve sustained attention, depth, and nuance — not just a sound bite.

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You’re Not Lazy: Your Nervous System Needs Rest

Endless productivity is not realistic, yet many of us carry the burden of feeling “lazy,” like we’re not doing enough. This blog post explores why rest is a need, not a reward; how capitalism & culture impact our relationship to work; and what it means to move at the speed of your nervous system — not at the speed of capitalism.

Unpacking Internalized Oppression: You’re Not Crazy, You’re Human

If you have an inner voice that tells you, “I’m unworthy,” “I don’t matter,” or “I’m crazy/too sensitive”... let’s explore why these beliefs may come from the systems of oppression around us — and how we can relate to ourselves in a more compassionate way.

To Mask or Unmask: Your Nervous System, Your Needs

When does it feel safe to be you? If you’ve heard the advice “just be yourself” and felt frustrated by how generic it was, I want to share a more nuanced framework that acknowledges personal identities & lived experiences: masking vs. unmasking.

Building Community: How We Disrupt Systems of Oppression

Community is essential for nervous system health, especially in times of injustice and collective transition. Let’s explore how to build community in ways that align with our needs, capacity, & available resources.

What is Neurodiversity-Affirming Care? | Differences are Not Deficits

The care you receive – whether in therapy, coaching, or other healing spaces – shouldn’t require you to mask. It should allow space for your authentic self, autonomy, and choice in every step of the process.

What Does it Mean to be Neurodivergent? | Identity, Neurotype, Diagnosis, & Disability

Let’s unpack why “normal” is a social construct; why we shouldn't pathologize people for being different; and why we all fall somewhere along the spectrum of neurodivergence to neurotypicality.

Nervous System Regulation: Why Self-Care & Collective Care Matter

Dysregulation isn’t a bad thing — it’s just information. In this blog post, I explain what the nervous system is, what nervous system regulation means, and why the goal isn’t to be 100% regulated all the time, but rather to have a FLEXIBLE nervous system.

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