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.
12/22/2025
Mindful Moments.
Is this your year? What exactly does that mean to you? Maybe it is time to step out if your comfort zone?!
I do not make new year resolutions. I discover my intentions, set my goals, and make sure that what I am doing each day moves me in the direction I have chosen. Sometimes I see huge strides, sometimes baby steps, and, yes, occasionally I notice steps in the wrong direction.
Is this your year? Define it and go after your heart's desires. I'll be here cheering you on and will always be available when you need support and encouragement.
12/20/2025
Beautiful practice with some of my favorite humans!
12/20/2025
Don’t let a little fog keep you away from yoga tomorrow morning! Join me for Saturday yoga at Farquhar Park. Bring your mat, blanket/towel, water, and a friend for an all levels class.
12/14/2025
Shout this out loud, from the rooftop!!! IT IS NEVER TOO LATE TO GO FOR WHAT YOU WANT!!
Since my teen years, I always wanted to be a clinical therapist. I was told by an ex “I wasn’t smart enough” and, unfortunately, i believed him.
At age 46, I had nothing to lose and everything to gain. I began my journey through higher education. AA in Psychology, age 48. UCI BA in Psychology , age 50. USC MSW, age 52. Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), age 58.
Gladys Burrill - Marathon World Record at 92
Grandma Moses - began painting at 78
Peter Mark Roget - Wrote Roget’s Thesaurus at 73
Momofuko Ando - Cup of Noodles age 50
Vera Wang - designed first dress at 40
Henry Ford - Model T at 45
Julia Child - first cookbook at 50
The list goes on and on. Are you ready to add your name to this list of success stories?
12/14/2025
Yes, Yogis, there is yoga at Kimpton Shorebreak Huntington Beach Resort tomorrow (Sunday) at 9:00 am.
Bring your mat, water, and a friend!
Kimpton Shorebreak Huntington Beach Resort
12/13/2025
Mindful Moments.
Whatever your goals and intentions, just start! The longest journey begins with the first step!
Just start … TODAY!
12/10/2025
Mindfulness is many things. Being fully present, where you are, on purpose, without judgement.
Here are 10 ways for you to practice mindfulness today.
Be where your feet are!
12/08/2025
Mindful Moments.
Are you holding onto the past? Are you worrying about the future? Stop. Be present and find peace.
Be where your feet are!
Without mental health, there can be no health.
12/07/2025
NOBODY IS YOUR ENEMY
*ANYONE THAT ANNOYS YOU* --is teaching you patience and calmness.
*ANYONE THAT ABANDONS YOU* --is teaching you how to stand up on your own feet.
*ANYBODY THAT OFFENDS YOU* --is teaching you forgiveness and compassion.
*ANYTHING THAT YOU HATE* --is teaching you, unconditional love.
*ANYTHING THAT YOU FEAR* --is teaching you the courage to overcome your fears.
*ANYTHING YOU CAN'T CONTROL* --is teaching you to let go.
*ANY "NO" YOU GET FROM HUMAN* --is teaching you to be independent.
*ANY PROBLEM YOU'RE FACING* --is teaching you how to get a solution to problems.
*ANY ATTACK YOU GET FROM PEOPLE* --is teaching you the best form of defence.
*ANYONE WHO LOOKS DOWN ON YOU* --is teaching you to look up to CREATOR ( *GOD* ).
Always look out for the lesson in every situation you face in every phase of life.
Be polite, calm, gentle and thankful to God because He will be with you to the end.
Life had taught me lessons. I do not see people at my cross road, because humans are not reliable. I only see God as the author and finisher of my faith.
*R E F L E C T I O N S*
*When you live your life without anyone betraying, hurting, disappointing, disgracing or offending you, then it means you never did anything worthy.*
*The beauty of life, is that it comes with disappointments and betrayals, from people you least expect.*
*Unfortunately, some of us spend so much time crying over these betrayals and disappointments, and end up becoming victims of all circumstances.*
*Remember One Thing:* *Holding unto anger is like knocking your head on the wall and expecting the other person to feel the pain. You are only hurting yourself.*
*The fact is that the world is full of annoying, naughty, stupid and ungrateful people, and you will always come across them at one point or another in life. But the best thing to do, is to deal with them with wisdom and maturity.*
*You can’t get everyone to love you, think like you or behave like you... never.*
*We must learn to tolerate and overlook certain things, we must try to bury the faults of others and move on with life.*
*Anger, Hatred and Intolerance have caused most of the world's problems and solved none.*
*Life is short, you don't know how much time you have left*
*I beseech you to take the pain and forgive that special person you hold grudges against, and iron out your grievances.*
*Muster the courage and apologise to that person you have offended.*
*Life is not measured by the amount of money, houses or companies you have, but by the positive impact you have made in the lives of others.✅✅✅✅✅
12/07/2025
Yoga with Jacque at Kimpton Shorebreak Huntington Beach Resort was hot and beautiful! Thank you Huntington Beach! See you next Sunday at 9:00 am!
12/04/2025
Mindful Moments.
Not sure how to meditate? No time to meditate? Here is a great five minute meditation to practice while you shower. You are welcome!
SCHEDULE A BREATHWORK AND MEDITATION SESSION WITH ME. PRIVATE OR SMALL GROUP. 🕉💆
12/04/2025
MindfulMoments
Let go of that which does not serve you!
Breathe in hope, joy, love, laughter. Breathe out the bu****it! You are deserving of every good thing!
When you let go of these negative things, you open yourself up for all the good, positive things!
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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.”
