In this episode, we sit down with Michael McAdams, a spiritual seeker, whose life path has been shaped by a deep, unwavering devotion to truth, purpose, and spiritual understanding.

Michael shares his experiences with psychic readings and the innate ability we all possess to connect with the spiritual realm. We discuss the differences between spirit guides, spirit teachers, and angels, shedding light on how these celestial beings support us in our lives.

We dive into:

• Understanding spirit teachers and how they differ from angels
• The role of free will and perspective in shaping your life
• Michael’s journey of spiritual discovery, with a big inspiration of his mother Wilma Jean Jones
• Practical guidance for discerning messages from the spiritual realm
• Ways to safely connect and protect yourself when exploring intuitive gifts
• Excerpts from Michael’s writings

Whether you are curious about developing your own spiritual awareness or reflecting on the life you’ve created, this episode offers insight, perspective, and practical guidance for connecting with spirit teachers and listening to your inner guidance.

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

J

Mentioned in the show:

Where to find Michael McAdams:

http://spiritspeaks.com/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100027948983570

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.

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~ 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.

There was this one theme running through the last few listener submission episodes, this one topic that kept nudging me.. beneath every question, every story, every emotional unraveling… and it was the nervous system. The nervous system as a felt reality.

The way emotions come on fast.

The way we flood our systems and may not realize what or how.

The moment our body switches from presence to survival.

This episode came from the realization that so many of us are touching deep emotional work without the capacity to hold it safely.

In this conversation, we dive into how to recognize when you’re becoming emotionally flooded and how to work with your body instead of against it. I share the Water Faucet Method, a simple nervous-system paced tool for opening emotion gradually.. turning the dial up, down, and back to safety without shutting down or becoming overwhelmed.

We explore:

• What nervous system flooding feels like in the body
• Why flooding happens, and why it’s not a failure
• How emotional intensity differs from emotional overwhelm
• How to recognize your threshold before you overflow
• How to return to safety and build that capacity
• Why healing happens in small doses, not deep dives

This episode is meant for every deep feeler who has ever felt swept under by sensation that comes on too fast.

Press play when you’re ready to meet your emotions with safety instead of urgency.

I pray this episode grows and helps you in some way. Sending my love and light,

J

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 Consultation 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.

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:

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.

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.

You’ve probably heard it before - “your trauma is stored in your hips.” But what does that really mean, and how do you actually release it?

Thanks to this listener’s submission, let’s unpack the deeper science and energetics behind the concept of trauma being stored in the body. You’ll learn:

• Why trauma can imprint in the hips - and other parts of the body too
• How the body holds emotional and energetic imprints
• The difference between top-down and bottom-up healing approaches
• Gentle, embodied ways to support release
• Why every nervous system - and every processing - is beautifully bio-individual

You’ll also hear why this kind of work goes far beyond our cognitive awareness, and how attuning to your body is one of the most powerful ways to come home to yourself.

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

J

Mentioned in the show:

If you have a question or topic you want covered on the show, send it in: https://forms.gle/fURqoQdfuWrj5rGv6

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.

Feeling overwhelmed or disconnected? Your nervous system isn’t asking you to do more.. it’s asking you to be more you.

Sometimes the missing link isn’t another routine or mindset shift.. it’s about learning how to close the loops - those energetic, emotional, and mental cycles that keep us in survival mode - and come back into regulation.

In this episode, we explore what it means to embody authentic nervous system regulation.. where your healing isn’t about pushing harder, but about returning to your natural rhythm, safety, and truth within.

You’ll learn:

• Why authenticity and regulation go hand in hand
• How survival identities (pleaser, perfectionist, overachiever) pull us out of alignment
• 9 grounded tools for supporting your mind-body connection
• The power of somatic awareness and working with a practitioner to help you come home to your body
• How the Scorpio energy of death and rebirth mirrors your emotional alchemy process

When you meet yourself honestly, that stress, overwhelm, and disconnection will begin to dissolve naturally.

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

J

Mentioned in the show:

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.

I could’ve talked to Dr. Anna Sitkoff for hours, and in this episode, I get to share her incredible wisdom on medicinal mushrooms for women’s health.

Dr. Anna is a naturopathic doctor, medicinal mushroom researcher, and co-founder of Lucidum Medicinals. She blends science, nature, and intuition to help women support their hormones, immunity, gut health, and nervous system.. and she does it in a way that’s grounded, approachable, and practical.

We dive into:

• Dr. Anna’s personal journey into naturopathic medicine and medicinal mushrooms
• How different mushrooms can support women at every life stage: puberty, fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, and menopause
• The science behind mushrooms’ synergy with the body’s systems: hormone regulation, gut health, nervous system support, and immunity
• How to choose a quality mushroom supplement - and which species are especially supportive
• Practical ways to integrate medicinal mushrooms into your daily life with both intention and ease

I was completely nerding out during this conversation - Dr. Anna’s knowledge is next-level, and the insights she shares will leave you feeling inspired, informed, and possibly ready to experiment with medicinal mushrooms in your own wellness routine.

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

J

Mentioned in the show:

Lucidum Medicinals 20% discount code: NATURALLYEMPOWEREDLIVING

Where to find Anna:

Instagram: @drannasitkoff

Website: drannasitkoff.com

Website: lucidummedicinals.com [ Use discount code: 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.