This week we are blessed with the brilliant and beautiful mind of Dr. Liz Letchford.   In this episode Emily and Liz discuss the link between our emotional health and our physiology, a more gentle approach toward releasing stored trauma, the importance of fully committing to our desires, and the idea that our pain actually holds the most potential for our liberation.   Trained in Western Medicine as an EMT and Certified Athletic Trainer, Liz’s journey took an interesting turn when she had a spontaneous spiritual awakening leading her to a more holistic and integrated understanding of how our emotional health is directly linked to our physiology.   Over the past few years Liz has been on a wild journey of exploring various emotional release techniques, and she is currently pioneering the notion that if we move toward our pain, and we open up a dialogue with it, we begin to heal and unlock our greatest expansion.   Sit back as we dive into the topics of pleasure, pain, kink and surrender.   ===   TIMESTAMPS:    0:00 Intro 2:18 Liz’s Journey Into Somatic Work 12:13 Brain-Body Communication 19:42 Guided Exercise With Liz 32:22 The Power of Mindfulness 39:07 Pleasure Through Pain 51:46 Desire Leads to Healing 54:25 Spiritual Awakening 1:07:50 Moving Toward Pain 1:11:39 Courage to Surrender 1:12:25 Conclusion   ===   Dr. Elizabeth Letchford is a clinician, researcher, and artist who approaches health and movement through the lens of emotional wellness. With a background in sports medicine and a PhD in Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Science, she has helped thousands of people demystify the body and its functions. Dr. Liz bridges the gap between science and mysticism, bringing together the measurable and immeasurable to guide others towards a robust understanding of their physical, mental, and emotional landscape. Her current area of focus is on the impact of relationships on the nervous system and how disharmony in relationships can lead to disharmony in the body. Through her work, Dr. Liz helps individuals navigate the landscape of their physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and sexual health, leading to a deeper sense of wellness and vitality. She currently lives in Santa Barbara where she guides people from all over the world through her transformational movement experience, Body Church.   Instagram: @lizletchford Website: lizletchford.com    ===   Ready to start your life-altering Ziva practice? Click here to start now: Free Meditation Masterclass: https://zivameditation.com/freemasterclass/ Learn More: https://zivameditation.com/ Join us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zivameditation/