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Here you'll find everything self-connection: from pro tips, Jacq's practices, unpopular opinions, how to's and much more...

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Why I put myself through my own Coaching Program…

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I DECIDED TO PUT MYSELF THROUGH OUR SIGNATURE 8-WEEK PROGRAM, RECONNECTED. Why? Because, I was feeling extremely disconnected. Yep, I said it. Even after allllll the hard work I had done, even after creating a program and guiding hundreds of women into their own reconnection to self… Post-partum led me to another disconnection point. My […]

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My Break Up Letter with Self-Doubt

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DEAR SELF-DOUBT… Hey, hi yea. It’s me. Again. I can’t believe we’re here, I hate that we are, but no amount of self- judgement will make you go away any faster. So I’m calling on my good friend self-compassion and closing this chapter once and for all. HERE WE GO… At some point in my […]

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4 Myths About Confidence, Debunked

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“Just be confident!” How many times have you heard that and thought, “OMG! For sure! It worked!” Like, never? Yeah, same. Confidence is trendy right now, especially at the start of a new year. Don’t get me wrong, that’s a GREAT thing. But I know for a fact, not everyone has a handle on what […]

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Mantras for the Modern Girl

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MANTRAS FOR THE MODERN GIRL Om. Now that I have your attention, let’s talk about mantras. Mantras and mindfulness go hand in hand in my opinion, and both have become crazy trendy lately. But did you know people have been using mantras to achieve mindfulness for over 3,000 years? Don’t feel bad if you’re just […]

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How to Get Unstuck and Stay There: Part II

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HOW TO GET UNSTUCK & STAY THERE: PART II Welcome back, babe! You have your Big MOFA, so now you want to get unstuck, right? (If you have no idea WTF I’m talking about, read Part I of this blog first!) Your Big MOFA (or big motivating factor) is the first step to getting unstuck. […]

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How to Get Unstuck and Stay There: Part I

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HOW TO GET UNSTUCK & STAY THERE: PART I And I’m back! In my last blog, I wrote about why your weight is bullshit. What I really hope you took away from that, is that your worth CANNOT be measured by a number on the scale or what you see in the mirror. End of […]

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Why Your Weight is Bullshit

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WHY YOUR WEIGHT IS BULLSHIT You don’t think about the word “fat” until that’s how you’re labeled. From the moment I heard it for the first time in sixth grade, that word followed me. It honestly became my identity. So in an attempt to take control of my newfound title, I started dieting. I started […]

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You CAN and SHOULD Prioritize Yourself.

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You CAN and SHOULD Prioritize Yourself. Here’s How I Do It. Self-love is a journey. If the first step is knowing your worth, the second step is prioritizing yourself. I get it-you’re busy. We all have a ton of shit going on in our lives. Between work or school, family obligations, social outings, etc., I’ll […]

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Know Your Worth: It’s More Than Skin Deep

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KNOW YOUR WORTH: IT’S MORE THAN SKIN DEEP I struggled with eating disorders all throughout high school and college. During that time I couldn’t go a solid minute without body checking or putting myself down. I quickly learned when you feel like shit about yourself, not only do you act in a way that allows […]

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Trust me when I say the most important connection you will ever have in your entire lifetime is the one you have with yourself. Take the first step in deepening that connection.