Therapy, Inner Healing, and the Courage to Be Your Authentic Self with Jena Brooks

In this episode of The Authentic Heart Podcast, Amber sits down with therapist Jena Brooks for a heartfelt conversation about healing, people pleasing, self-abandonment, and the journey back to your authentic self. Together, they explore what it means to honor your needs, recognize your inner critic, understand trauma patterns, and create more space for self-trust and emotional growth. Jena also shares insight into therapy, inner child work, nervous system regulation, and why slowing down can be an important part of healing.This episode is for anyone learning how to stop living in survival mode, set healthier boundaries, and reconnect with the truest version of themselves.Jena Brooks is a certified restorative therapist specializing in trauma-informed work, self-worth, and relationship patterns. Known for her honest, relatable, and compassionate approach, she helps people move beyond survival mode, transform old emotional patterns, and build healthier relationships with themselves and others. Jena blends depth, humor, and real life insight to make personal growth feel both empowering and approachable. She works with 1 on 1 clients and is able to work with people both inside and outside of Texas.Find Jena Brooks here:-https://www.jenabrookstherapy.com/-https://www.instagram.com/jena_brooks/-https://www.tiktok.com/@jena_b3Support the show-Follow Amber's music journey: https://beacons.ai/amberwesterman-Listen to Amber's new song "Feel It All" -Sign Up for Amber's Mailing list-Follow The Authentic Heart on SocialsThanks for listening to the The Authentic Heart! If you are enjoying what you hearing a quick rating helps a lot, and sharing with a friend means the world! You can sign up for my email list and find me on socials here, and don't forget to subscribe wherever you listen to your pods so each episode lands in your feed when released.