Healing, The Gentle Way with Jenny Smith

Summary: 

In this episode of Amplifying Autism, Wendy speaks with Jenny Smith about trauma-informed healing, nervous system regulation, and why healing for autistic and ADHD adults must be gentle, embodied, and compassionate. 

Jenny draws from somatic experiencing, nervous system attunement, inner child work, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and a spacious, progressive Christian spirituality. She supports people in tending the memories and stories held in the body so they can move through life with more grounding and self-trust. As an autistic and ADHD practitioner herself, Jenny's approach is shaped by lived experience and the belief that healing does not come from pushing harder, but from honoring the body's wisdom and boundaries.

Takeaways:

• Trauma is often stored in the body, not just in our memories
• Healing begins by slowing down and reconnecting with your nervous system
• The Gentle Way integrates somatic experiencing, IFS, inner child work, and spiritual care
• Healing is sacred, courageous work, and you deserve gentleness on your healing path

About Jenny Smith:

Jenny Smith is a nervous system practitioner, writer, pastor, and trauma-informed guide who helps people face what hurts so they can live with greater clarity, courage, and compassion. With a Master of Divinity and over 20 years of pastoral and spiritual leadership, she blends embodied coaching, soul care, and deep listening in her work.

As an autistic and ADHD practitioner, her work reflects lived experience and a commitment to honoring the body’s wisdom. Later this year, Jenny will transition into her new role as a somatic practitioner with The Gentle Way. 

Website: jennysmithwrites.com

Gentle Way Website: thegentleway.co

Instagram: @jennysmithwrites

Facebook: @jennysmith

About Your Host:

Wendela Whitcomb Marsh, MA, RSD, is an award-winning author, TEDx speaker, and host of Amplifying Autism. Though not autistic herself, Wendy has dedicated her career to supporting and advocating for the neurodivergent community. She is the founder of Adulting While Autistic and helps late-diagnosed autistic adults find clarity, self-understanding, and community. 

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