What an amazing month we’ve had with our listener submission episodes! As we wrap with this final episode of the month, today, we tackle a powerful listener question that resonates deeply: “How have you dealt with people and their resistance to mental health work in your job, especially in the rural community?” This inquiry opens up a rich discussion on the nature of resistance, its roots in our nervous systems, and how it can manifest in our lives.

Throughout the episode, you will learn:

• The essence of resistance and how it can hinder our healing journey
• Why conscious willpower alone may not be enough to overcome resistance
• How resistance can serve as a protective mechanism rooted in past experiences
• Patterns of resistance observed in rural communities and their cultural implications
• The importance of meeting resistance with compassion and curiosity
• Practical strategies for cultivating self-trust and internal safety

If you’ve ever felt stuck on your journey, or watched someone you care about avoid the very thing that could support them, this episode brings a gentle, grounded perspective on what may be happening beneath the surface.

I pray this episode will grow and help you in some way. Sending my love and light,

J

Mentioned in the show:

Submit what you want to hear on the show: https://forms.gle/fURqoQdfuWrj5rGv6

Explore all offerings: https://linktr.ee/naturallyempoweredliving

Episode 160 | SUBMISSION: Shadow Work, Protector Parts, Orphaned Parts, and Repressed & Suppressed Parts Explained: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/naturally-empowered-living-root-cause-therapy-energetic/id1649131691?i=1000737073166

P.S. Ready to deepen your self-awakening journey and align with your true essence? Let me guide you in releasing unprocessed emotions, building self-trust, and reconnecting with the energy of who you truly are.

Start here:

* Schedule a FREE Clarity Call for a heart-to-heart conversation about creating your desired life:

https://naturallyempoweredliving.com/clarity-call

* Explore 1:1 subconscious rewiring, trauma healing, nervous system regulation, energy healing, mentorships, memberships, and more:

https://naturallyempoweredliving.com/products/

* Connect directly:

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https://www.instagram.com/naturallyempoweredliving/

~ L&L, J

IMPORTANT NOTE: The services offered by Naturally Empowered Living, including Root Cause Therapy sessions, Energy Healing and Alignment, and Instinctive Meditation classes, are intended for personal growth, emotional well-being, and energetic alignment. While Jenna Smith is certified in all three modalities and a member of the International Association of Therapists and the International Institute for Complementary Therapists, these services are not a substitute for medical, psychological, or psychiatric care.

Jenna Smith and Naturally Empowered Living does not diagnose, treat, or cure medical conditions. If you are experiencing a medical or psychological concern, it is encouraged to seek appropriate professional care from a licensed healthcare provider. The work of Jenna Smith and Naturally Empowered Living is complementary to, not a replacement for, professional medical advice.

By engaging in sessions, classes, or offerings with Naturally Empowered Living, you acknowledge and accept full responsibility for your well-being and choices.

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out before booking a session.

In today’s episode, we’re diving into one of the most requested topics in the emotional healing world.. parts.

A listener asked a powerful question: “What’s the difference between shadow work, protector parts, orphaned parts, repressed parts, suppressed parts… and how do I know if I have them?”

This episode brings clarity to those concepts through an Energetic, Root Cause Therapy, Somatic, and Trauma Informed lens. And you bet your bottom I invite you to take what resonates with you in forming your own beliefs around it all.

We explore:

• What “parts” actually are
• The difference between shadow, protector, and orphaned parts
• How suppression and repression shape your being
• How these parts show up in your daily life
• Why every part of you makes sense
• Ways to begin working with your own internal system
• A personal story of how these parts showed up in my healing

If you’ve ever felt confused about this language or wondered how to identify your own inner parts, this conversation will hopefully feel like a relief and conversation with a trusted friend helping you come to your own understanding of things.

I pray this episode will grow and help you in some way. Sending my love and light,

J

Mentioned in the show:

Submit your question for the show: https://forms.gle/fURqoQdfuWrj5rGv6

Explore how this work can support you: https://linktr.ee/naturallyempoweredliving

P.S. Ready to deepen your self-awakening journey and align with your true essence? Let me guide you in releasing unprocessed emotions, building self-trust, and reconnecting with the energy of who you truly are.

Start here:

* Schedule a FREE Clarity Call for a heart-to-heart conversation about creating your desired life:

https://naturallyempoweredliving.com/clarity-call

* Explore 1:1 subconscious rewiring, trauma healing, nervous system regulation, energy healing, mentorships, memberships, and more:

https://naturallyempoweredliving.com/products/

* Connect directly:

hello@naturallyempoweredliving.com

https://www.instagram.com/naturallyempoweredliving/

~ L&L, J

IMPORTANT NOTE: The services offered by Naturally Empowered Living, including Root Cause Therapy sessions, Energy Healing and Alignment, and Instinctive Meditation classes, are intended for personal growth, emotional well-being, and energetic alignment. While Jenna Smith is certified in all three modalities and a member of the International Association of Therapists and the International Institute for Complementary Therapists, these services are not a substitute for medical, psychological, or psychiatric care.

Jenna Smith and Naturally Empowered Living does not diagnose, treat, or cure medical conditions. If you are experiencing a medical or psychological concern, it is encouraged to seek appropriate professional care from a licensed healthcare provider. The work of Jenna Smith and Naturally Empowered Living is complementary to, not a replacement for, professional medical advice.

By engaging in sessions, classes, or offerings with Naturally Empowered Living, you acknowledge and accept full responsibility for your well-being and choices.

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out before booking a session.

We all lose our patience sometimes.. it’s part of being human. But when we understand why our nervous system reacts the way it does, we can shift from shame to awareness, from reactivity to repair.

We are back with another listener submission episode, and today let’s get into exploring the intersection of trauma-informed parenting and self-regulation for co-regulation.. unpacking how big emotions, ours and our children’s, can become opportunities for deeper connection.

You’ll learn:

• What it means to parent through a trauma-informed lens
• How to regulate your nervous system when emotions feel overwhelming
• Why co-regulation is more effective [and healing] than control
• How repair builds trust and emotional safety after moments of rupture
• Practical ways to model emotional resilience and presence at home

This conversation is a gentle reminder: perfection isn’t the goal, presence and connection is.

Referenced in this episode: I share insights from my Trauma-Informed Parenting Certification through The Centre for Healing, integrating the wisdom of nervous system awareness, emotional safety, and embodied repair.

I pray this episode will grow and help you in some way. Sending my love and light,

J

Mentioned in the show:

138 Supporting Our Children Through Somatic & Emotional Awareness: Parenting for Connection and Repair: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/naturally-empowered-living-root-cause-therapy-energetic/id1649131691?i=1000708974965

Submit your question for the show: https://forms.gle/fURqoQdfuWrj5rGv6

Explore all offerings: https://linktr.ee/naturallyempoweredliving

P.S. Ready to deepen your self-awakening journey and align with your true essence? Let me guide you in releasing unprocessed emotions, building self-trust, and reconnecting with the energy of who you truly are.

Start here:

* Schedule a FREE Clarity Call for a heart-to-heart conversation about creating your desired life:

https://naturallyempoweredliving.com/clarity-call

* Explore 1:1 subconscious rewiring, trauma healing, nervous system regulation, energy healing, mentorships, memberships, and more:

https://naturallyempoweredliving.com/products/

* Connect directly:

hello@naturallyempoweredliving.com

https://www.instagram.com/naturallyempoweredliving/

~ L&L, J

IMPORTANT NOTE: The services offered by Naturally Empowered Living, including Root Cause Therapy sessions, Energy Healing and Alignment, and Instinctive Meditation classes, are intended for personal growth, emotional well-being, and energetic alignment. While Jenna Smith is certified in all three modalities and a member of the International Association of Therapists and the International Institute for Complementary Therapists, these services are not a substitute for medical, psychological, or psychiatric care.

Jenna Smith and Naturally Empowered Living does not diagnose, treat, or cure medical conditions. If you are experiencing a medical or psychological concern, it is encouraged to seek appropriate professional care from a licensed healthcare provider. The work of Jenna Smith and Naturally Empowered Living is complementary to, not a replacement for, professional medical advice.

By engaging in sessions, classes, or offerings with Naturally Empowered Living, you acknowledge and accept full responsibility for your well-being and choices.

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out before booking a session.