Jacque Ruddy, ASW, MSW, Holistic Health & Wellness Coach, Yoga & Mindfulness Guide. Private, semi-p Jacque Balbas-Ruddy is a Southern California Native.
Her early years were spent in an inner-city of Los Angeles. She has called Orange County, California her home for the past 30 years. She completed her bachelors degree in psychology at University of California, Irvine. Jacque went on to earn her Master of Social Work at University of Southern California. Jacque’s passion regarding holistic and healthy lifestyle practices, led her to pursue a 200-hour yoga teacher certification with an additional 54-hour training in yoga for cancer recovery. Jacque is a sought-after speaker and workshop presenter:
Five Pillars of Holistic Health for Women;
Stand Against the Storm: A story of resilience;
Various Breast Cancer Topics.
02/25/2026
Mindful Moments.
What is your goal? What behaviors will you need to bring you toward the goal? What day, time, and for how long will you engage in the goal? Is the behavior realistic? How confident are you that you will engage in that behavior on the day, time, and period as you defined? What are the barriers you may encounter? What is your plan to address the barriers or back up plan?
Using SMART Goal format is a great way to move toward your goals. The clearer your vision, the more likely your success
Set SMART goals and start living life as your Best Self!
02/24/2026
Mindful Moments.
What if . . . How do you complete this sentence? Some may be compiling a list of what could go wrong. What if everything worked out right! What if . . . you got the job, you found love, you took the trip, made the money, found your forever home . . . what if?
02/23/2026
Mindful Moments
How do you start each day? With gratitude and a positive outlook? When do you plan your weekly goals? Are they stated in a way that sets you up for success?
Put your energy into what you want. Visualize what it would look and feel like to be living your best life. Practice daily behaviors that bring you closer to this vision.
02/22/2026
Sunday is the best day for an all levels yoga class! See you at Kimpton Shorebreak Huntington Beach Resort 9:00-10:00 am.
There is no cost. Bring your mat, water bottle, and friends. Stay for brunch at Pacific Hideaway and receive a yogi discount.
Gratuities are accepted.
02/21/2026
Mindful Moments.
Self-care is important to your physical, emotional, and mental well-being. If you struggle to find the time, put it in your calendar. Make self-care a priority. You are welcome!
02/21/2026
Did you miss your morning outdoor yoga? It is gorgeous out! Every Saturday* at 9:30 am. I offer an all-levels donation class. Join us next week!
*Unless it’s raining
02/21/2026
See you at 9:30 am. Perfect weather for Yoga with Jacque. All levels. Donation class.
02/16/2026
Mindful Moments When Mother Teresa was asked how she was going to feed all the starving people of India, she replied, “One at a time.” Wins are wins, large or small. 1% is better than 0%.
Valentine’s Day Yoga!
Bring your sweetie and your bestie. Enjoy a sweet flow and a sweet treat.
02/13/2026
Mindful Moments.
Where are you doing the majority of your thinking? If you find yourself stuck in "below the line" thinking, ask your self which below line would you like to switch today. Choose just one. Look at its counterpart, I.e., excuses/results. If you have been making excuses, what can you do today to make the switch to results?
1. Identify one goal that you would like to address.
2. Define it using SMART Goals model.
3. List three small steps to move you toward the goal that you can start today. Now.
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Jacque Ruddy is a Southern California Native. She has called Huntington Beach home since 1991.
Jacque is a sought-after keynote speaker and workshop leader for topics such as: Resiliency through Adversity - - - Breast Health & Early Detection of Breast Cancer - - - Harness Your Dreams with a Vision Board - - - Corporate Communication-Keys to Success - - - Mindfulness in the Workplace and at Home - - - Single Parents Guide to a College Education - - - How I Received over $225,000 in Scholarships & Grants for College - - - Garbage Bag Kid to USC Grad!
Jacque has an incredible story of strength and resilience. In 2011, Jacque was raising her 20 month and six-year-old sons, on her own. To give her family a better future, she made the decision to pursue her dreams of a college education that would lead to her becoming a Clinical Therapist.
During her first semester, on her son's second birthday, Jacque learned that she had an invasive breast cancer and would have to undergo a mastectomy. Two weeks after the mastectomy, she was back in college, full-time. She stayed in school through aggressive chemotherapy and many complications. Jacque earned an AA degree, with honors, and was offered a full-ride at the University of California, Irvine as a Psychology and Social Behavior major.
During her undergraduate studies at UCI, Jacque conducted research in the area of behaviors and breast cancer. Two days before her senior year at UCI was to begin, Jacque was diagnosed with Stage III recurrent breast cancer! The cancer had returned, more aggressive than ever. In spite of having multiple surgeries, three months of chemotherapy, and five weeks of daily radiation therapy, on June 10, 2016, Jacque became the first in her family to earn a Bachelor’s degree!
Against all odds, Jacque was granted admission to her dream school for her graduate studies: Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, University of Southern California School. On May 10, 2018, Jacque walked across the USC stage to receive her Master of Social Work, a dream come true!
Jacque works with individuals and groups to share strategies to get from reverse to neutral and from neutral to living your best live and finding the personal power to achieve the personal and professional growth you deserve. Jacque believes that most of what holds us back are the deep-rooted lies we have been told and have continued to tell ourselves about our value and ability.
In sessions and workshops, Jacque embraces a client-centered approach that is directed with clinical and holistic techniques. With the belief that we are all fully empowered with the tools we need, Jacque’s methods teach the client to connect with their own power.
Jacque’s clients consistently report better physical, emotional, and spiritual health. Improved sleep quality, reduced stress and depression. One client says, “With Jacque’s guidance and support I was able to change the story I had been telling myself to a story that exemplifies my true self and my true worth.”
