Softly Wired: Belonging, Autism, and the Freedom to Unmask (with Jen Jackson)

<p></p><p>What if “belonging” doesn’t mean fitting in… but finally getting to be fully yourself?</p><p>In this episode of <strong>The Steadfast Podcast</strong>, Jessie Evans sits down with Charleston therapist and author <strong>Jen Jackson</strong> to talk about her book <em><strong>Softly Wired: Reflections of an Autistic Therapist</strong></em> and the journey of self-acceptance—especially for women who discover their autism later in life.</p><p>Together, Jessie and Jen explore:</p><ul><li><p>Why therapy isn’t about “fixing yourself,” but recognizing and accepting yourself</p></li><li><p>How masking and camouflaging can lead to burnout (and what it feels like to unmask safely)</p></li><li><p>Why safe relationships help your nervous system recover faster</p></li><li><p>Bottom-up healing: why your body often knows the truth before your mind can explain it</p></li><li><p>A compassionate, trauma-informed approach to faith and church environments (especially for sensitive nervous systems)</p></li><li><p>How curiosity becomes the gateway to compassion—with yourself and others</p></li></ul><p>If you’ve ever felt like you had to shrink, brace yourself, or perform to be accepted, this conversation is a deep breath.</p><p><strong>Charleston friends:</strong> If you’re ready to explore therapy in a warm, faith-respecting, trauma-informed space, we’d love to support you.<br>🌿 Learn more: <a href="http://www.steadfastchristiancounseling.com" target="_new" rel="noopener">www.steadfastchristiancounseling.com</a><br>📅 Book a free consultation: <a href="https://sccandcic.janeapp.com" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://sccandcic.janeapp.com</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Softly Wired: Reflections of an Autistic Therapist — Hardcover &amp; Paperback on Amazon:</strong><br>👉 <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Softly-Wired-Reflections-Autistic-Therapist/dp/B0G1RVRJKS?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://www.amazon.com/Softly-Wired-Reflections-Autistic-Therapist/dp/B0G1RVRJKS</a> </p><p><strong>eBook Version (Kindle):</strong><br>👉 <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Softly-Wired-Reflections-Autistic-Therapist-ebook/dp/B0G3HYZYL6?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://www.amazon.com/Softly-Wired-Reflections-Autistic-Therapist-ebook/dp/B0G3HYZYL6</a></p><p></p>