Jennybilskiesmith

Jennybilskiesmith Helping you heal from the source with EMDR, somatic therapy, and parts work—so you can break free from old cycles and reclaim your life.

I’m Jenny Bilskie-Smith, a licensed therapist, writer, and teacher dedicated to helping people reconnect with their inner wisdom and break free from the emotional patterns that keep them stuck. In my therapy practice, I specialize in eating disorders, anxiety, and trauma, offering an integrative approach that includes EMDR, Somatic Therapies, and Parts Work. My work is deeply rooted in compassion, curiosity, and a belief in the body’s ability to heal. Through both therapy and writing, I create space for people to feel seen, supported, and empowered as they return to themselves—more whole, more free, and more connected.

When we talk about deprivation, it’s easy to picture something extreme — hunger, loss, scarcity.But often, it’s much sub...
11/09/2025

When we talk about deprivation, it’s easy to picture something extreme — hunger, loss, scarcity.
But often, it’s much subtler than that.

It can sound like:
✨ “You’ve had enough.”
✨ “You don’t really need seconds, do you?”
✨ “That food is bad for you.”

In those moments, a child learns that what their body feels isn’t trustworthy — that safety means listening to others instead of themselves.

Over time, this disconnect can turn into rebellion: sneaking food, restricting food, or feeling out of control around food. Not because you’re broken or lack discipline, but because deprivation once felt like danger.

Your body remembers. And your “rebel” part is just trying to make sure you’re never deprived again — of food, of freedom, or of the right to trust yourself.

💌 Want to read more?
My blog dives into how your inner rebel shows up, why they're actually trying to protect you, and how to work with them (not against them).
[https://f.mtr.cool/mwmtgietyb

11/08/2025

"Sometimes the patterns that keep showing up
aren’t resistance — they’re protection.

Your mind and body learned them for a reason.
But over time, that same protection can quietly keep you from the deeper healing you’re ready for.

That’s what The Healing Pathway Quiz helps you explore —
the protective patterns that might be running the show,
and a few gentle steps to begin loosening their hold. 💛

Click here for the quiz: https://f.mtr.cool/zjugcffqrv"

The patterns that keep you stuck aren’t random.They’re your mind and body’s way of protecting something deeper—the wound...
11/07/2025

The patterns that keep you stuck aren’t random.
They’re your mind and body’s way of protecting something deeper—
the wound underneath.

The tricky part?
The protection that once kept you safe
can quietly keep you from healing, too.
You can’t change what you can’t see.

You don’t have to force anything open or “dig it all up.”
Sometimes, healing begins by gently peeking
at what your protection has been guarding all along. 💛

That’s what The Healing Pathway Quiz was designed to help you do—
to identify which protective pattern might be running the show
and offer three gentle, practical steps
to help you begin loosening its grip.

Trade 5 minutes for a little more clarity,
a little more ease,
and maybe the next piece of your healing.

✨ Take The Healing Pathway Quiz → [https://f.mtr.cool/djvvfketpk

For a long time, I didn’t realize I was abandoning myself. It was so ingrained in how I moved through the world that I c...
11/06/2025

For a long time, I didn’t realize I was abandoning myself. It was so ingrained in how I moved through the world that I couldn’t see it — but my dreams could.

Dreams have a way of naming what we can’t yet face in daylight.
They show us the boundaries we haven’t set, the grief we haven’t finished metabolizing, or the healing that’s quietly ready to emerge.

During REM sleep, your brain enters a state where stress chemicals drop, giving you a chance to process emotion without the overwhelm. It’s not random — it’s repair.

When you think about your dreams, don’t rush to interpret them — just notice how you felt in the dream. Then ask yourself: When have I felt that same way in my waking life?
That’s often where the real insight begins.

Want more tips for understanding and valuing your dreams?
Click here for my guide: https://f.mtr.cool/yxkmbkqboa

11/05/2025

If you’ve ever felt that ache of being surrounded by people yet somehow still alone, you’re not broken.
Your nervous system is simply trying to protect you.

The beautiful part? You can gently shift that state.

Try this:
1️⃣ Acknowledge your longing to belong.
2️⃣ Silently say, “Just like me, everyone here wants to feel seen, safe, and accepted.”

This simple practice softens your heart and helps your biology signal safety—
creating the nervous system conditions for real connection.

And honestly? That always feels a little like magic to me. 💛

Want to learn other ways to tune your nervous system for real connection?
Click here to read more: https://f.mtr.cool/tnscsdrfxz

Once you can see your patterns clearly, you can begin loosening what’s been keeping you stuck—and uncover what truly nee...
11/04/2025

Once you can see your patterns clearly, you can begin loosening what’s been keeping you stuck—and uncover what truly needs care.

The truth is, the ways you cope when life feels hard aren’t random. They’re protective.
Your mind and body learned them to keep you safe.
But over time, those same protections can start to block the healing you need.

You don’t need another wellness overhaul or complicated plan.
Sometimes, all it takes are a few simple practices—done with consistency and care—to bring a little more ease back into your body and life.

That’s why I created The Healing Pathway Quiz:
to help you identify what’s driving your stress and discover the pathway that fits your mind and body best.

You’ll get:
💛 Clarity on your current healing pattern
💛 Three gentle, actionable steps for relief
💛 A sense of direction that actually feels doable

You can’t rush healing.
But you can choose awareness—and that’s where real relief begins.

✨ Take The Healing Pathway Quiz → [https://f.mtr.cool/pavvkopzys

You can’t move forward if you don’t see what’s holding you back.The patterns that keep you stuck aren’t random—they’re w...
11/03/2025

You can’t move forward if you don’t see what’s holding you back.

The patterns that keep you stuck aren’t random—they’re ways your mind and body learned to stay safe when life felt hard.
But what once protected you might now be standing in the way of real relief.

That’s why I created The Healing Pathway Quiz—to help you identify the pattern that’s been running the show and take a few intentional steps to begin uncovering the wound underneath all that protection.

It’s not about ripping the bandage off.
It’s about gentle awareness that helps you heal what’s underneath. 💛

Check out the quiz here: https://f.mtr.cool/vuuxuftvrt

11/02/2025

There was a time I thought I’d never get free from the pain I was carrying.

What I didn’t realize back then was that the patterns I kept repeating weren’t random—
they were ways my mind and body had learned to protect the wound.

The problem is, that protection can eventually keep us from reaching the deeper healing underneath.

You don’t have to rip the bandage off—it’s gentler than that.

That’s why I created The Healing Pathway Quiz—to help you notice the patterns that might be quietly running the show and give you gentle, practical ways to start creating real relief.

💛 Comment QUIZ, and I’ll send you the link.

11/02/2025

There was a time I thought I’d never get free from the pain I was carrying.

What I didn’t realize back then was that the patterns I kept repeating weren’t random—
they were ways my mind and body had learned to protect the wound.

The problem is, that protection can eventually keep us from reaching the deeper healing underneath.
You don’t have to rip the bandage off—it’s gentler than that.

That’s why I created The Healing Pathway Quiz—to help you notice the patterns that might be quietly running the show and give you gentle, practical ways to start creating real relief.

Click here for your free quiz: https://f.mtr.cool/intvhebfxq

Do you feel safest when you’re alone—yet still long for meaningful connection?That paradox can be confusing and painful....
11/01/2025

Do you feel safest when you’re alone—yet still long for meaningful connection?
That paradox can be confusing and painful. And you’re far from alone in it.

Loneliness isn’t a flaw.
It’s your biology nudging you toward connection—a signal saying, “You’re human. You need others.”

Still, when your nervous system feels uncertain or unsafe, your body may subtly communicate, “I’m not available,” even when you want closeness. It’s not intentional—it’s protection.

Instead of forcing connection, start by noticing small indicators of safety:
✨ A steady breath
✨ A gentle smile (I know—it can feel awkward, but it helps soften facial nerves linked to connection)
✨ Letting your eyes rest softly on something neutral or comforting

These tiny shifts begin to signal to your body, “I’m okay right now.” In this way, you're cultivating the condition for connection (not forcing)

In the blog, I break down what’s actually happening in your body when you feel this kind of loneliness—and share ways to rewire your biology for belonging, in a way that feels good to you.

💛 Read more here: [https://f.mtr.cool/rtgejkfplv

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