Dr. Jennifer Leigh

I’m Dr. Jennifer Austin Leigh — though many call me Sparrow.I’ve spent my life walking at the intersection of science and spirit. I am an award-winning, bestselling author and hold a doctorate in psychology, with post-doctoral studies in social neuroscience and polyvagal theory. I am certified in the gut–brain axis, sexology, and plant-based nutrition through Cornell University, and I’ve taught “How to Boost Your Creative Brain Power” at Stanford University.

For more than twenty years, I’ve coached individuals in healing from emotional wounds and rewiring their nervous systems. I’ve also helped thousands recover from a specific brain injury (BIND) and guided doctors worldwide in understanding it. My bestselling book on the subject has become a trusted resource for both patients and professionals.

My foundation in science is strong.And yet, alongside all of this science, there has always been another current running through my life: a sensitivity to the unseen field. Some truths lie beyond what can be measured, yet they are just as real and powerful. For me, the unseen field is the living presence that connects everything — and I know it as love: expansive, generative, radiant, and steady. You may call it God, the Universe, Spirit, or another name; whatever you call it, its essence is the same.

My gifts are simple: I am an intuitive guide and healing mentor. Through guidance from the unseen field and grounded in the science of the gut microbiome, brain, and nervous system, I help people release what no longer serves them, embrace their authentic selves, and create lasting changes that bring clarity, peace, and confidence.

During our time together, I may draw from various modalities — including traditional coaching, spiritual direction, scrying, intuitive touch energy healing, guided imagery, breathwork, and somatic awareness practices. What unfolds depends on what your spirit most needs. Sometimes we focus deeply on a single modality; other times, we may weave in more than one. You’re welcome to request a particular approach, or simply come with an open heart and allow the process to unfold.