Hosted by Kim Pagano
The Kim Pagano Show Podcast (with guest Dr. Wendy Smith) – August 23, 2025
Wendy Smith, Ph.D., LCSW, is a retired clinical professor of social work and associate dean of curriculum development and assessment at the University of Southern California Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work. Dr. Smith’s latest book will be available this fall – “Before Their Crimes: What We’re Misunderstanding About Childhood Trauma, Youth Crime, and the Path to Healing” delves into the misunderstandings about childhood trauma and what is necessary to heal. Learn more at wendybsmithphd.net.