How are our lives shaped by the experiences of our parents, grandparents, and ancestors? How can we honor our family's stories - of migration, survival, assimilation - without having those stories define/limit our future?
Why do some people feel disconnected from their cultures/lineages… and how can reconnecting with our roots help us heal & feel a sense of belonging?
Join me & Denise in a heartfelt conversation, where we discuss:
- the importance of community-based spaces for healing & education
- how our nervous systems carry the experiences of our ancestors - even if we don’t consciously know what those experiences were
- how adverse childhood experiences (like neglect, bullying, or not feeling loved) shape our lives - but that doesn't mean the future is set in stone
- how the need to survive, assimilate, & blend in can disconnect us from our cultural roots - why it’s never too late to reconnect
- how nature, food, music, stories, art - and anything else that calls to you - can reconnect you to ancestors
We share some of our personal experiences as first / second-generation immigrants, navigating multicultural upbringings in the U.S.
If you’re curious about intergenerational healing, this episode is for you.
Remember: understanding the past can help us find meaning in the present... and your ancestors are rooting for you.
🌿 Resources Mentioned in Episode
>> You Sound Like a White Girl: The Case for Rejecting Assimilation, by Julissa Arce
>> ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) Study: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8882933/
🌿 About the Guest
Denise Jauregui, LCSW (she/her/ella), is the founder of Cultivando Wellness, a bilingual mental health practice and education organization rooted in the belief that healing is deeply connected to culture, community, and the systems that shape our lives. As a first-generation daughter of Mexican immigrants, her work explores the intersections of intergenerational trauma, migration, identity, and belonging. Through psychotherapy, speaking, consultation, professional education, and community-centered gatherings, Denise partners with individuals and organizations to cultivate more culturally responsive, connected, and affirming spaces.
🌿 Connect with Denise
>> Instagram: www.instagram.com/cultivandowellness
>> LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisejauregui
>> Continuing Education for Therapists: www.cultivandowellness.com/continuing-education-offerings
🌿 About the Host
Liz Zhou is a neurodivergent therapist of color, coach, & speaker based in Colorado (MA, LPC, she/her). She helps highly sensitive, neurodivergent adults & couples heal their nervous systems and connect with their authentic selves.
🌿 Connect with Liz
>> Join my email newsletter: Liz’s Neurodivergent Letters
>> IG: www.instagram.com/liz.holistic.therapist
