Meet Jacquelyn Miller

We recently connected with Jacquelyn Miller and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Jacquelyn , so great to have you on the platform. There’s so much we want to ask you, but let’s start with the topic of self-care. Do you do anything for self-care and if so, do you think it’s had a meaningful impact on your effectiveness?

Self-care is a concept that has increasingly become a part of our cultural vocabulary, and I believe this shift is immensely beneficial. The way I view self-care is far beyond occasional indulgences like spa days or Netflix marathons. While these can be enjoyable for some, they can also diminish the fullest expression of self-care. Deep self-care involves a more intentional practice of slowing down, attuning to our needs, and responding to them with compassion.

In the world we live in, it’s rare for people to genuinely know how to slow down. Yet, slowing down is almost synonymous with self-care. We can’t truly care for ourselves if we’re constantly rushing through life. To practice self-care, I believe it starts with the simple act of slowing down and asking ourselves, “What do I need right now?” This inquiry should come from a place of openness, free from the constraints of to-do lists, ingrained mental patterns, and societal expectations.

Working in the field of functional wellness and holistic women’s health, one of my core beliefs is that genuine well-being cannot be established on a foundation of chronic stress and rush. Instead, well-being flourishes when we are deeply attuned to our own needs and take deliberate steps to nurture ourselves.

For me, self-care is not just a “one off” or priority, but a consistent, moment-by-moment practice. It might involve taking a few minutes for breathing exercises, time in nature, meditation, affirmations, or anything that allows me to connect with the things that matter most in life and my own inner wisdom and human nature. Sometimes it involves “doing” nothing at all. These small acts accumulate, creating the ecosystem for my own well-being.

When I am genuinely caring for myself, I can show up for my clients with presence, ease, and compassion. This state of being not only enhances my effectiveness as a practitioner but nourishes all areas of my life.

Appreciate the insights and wisdom. Before we dig deeper and ask you about the skills that matter and more, maybe you can tell our readers about yourself?

My practice, Rad Wellbeing, is a Women’s Functional and Holistic health practice that blends science and soul to help women radically transform their health. Physical optimization is a big part of the process, but it is also a path that helps women free themselves from chronic stress, understand and embody what their highest potential is, and live with that potential as their set point.

Rad was created from my own life experiences of turning struggle into purpose, and now helping other women do the same. I work with women of all ages, struggling with high stress, anxiety, hormone imbalances, low energy, poor metabolism, digestive issues, low mood and more.

Going through the process at Rad aims to help women understand their health at a deeper level so that they can find freedom from their symptoms and struggles, and create empowered, lasting change in their lives. I utilize tools like functional lab work, personalized nutrition (including targeted supplementation), custom lifestyle plans, integration of mental/emotional/spiritual health and incorporate mindfulness and compassion-based work to take a “Whole Woman” approach to health and well-being. We leave no stone unturned when it comes to identifying opportunities for healing and optimization.

I am also a BIG believer in the power of education, and education is a huge part of the process that women go through in my practice. They learn the “why” behind all that they do, and get to engage in education that cuts through the massive amount of noise and fads that come with the wellness industry.

It is a life-changing process for many women, and I don’t say that lightly! Many of the women that work with me have grown frustrated with the conventional medical system and lack of answers/resolve they get from that system, or are overwhelmed with the vast amount of health and wellness advice out there, and need a trusted guide. I am incredibly honored to be a guide for women, and a partner in their pursuit of well-being.

There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?

I would say mindfulness, self-awareness and communication.

Understanding Mindfulness and practicing it to the best of my ability has allowed me to maintain balance and clarity, enabling me to make thoughtful decisions- decisions that aren’t based in ego, fear or conditioning. For those early in their journey, I recommend becoming aware of your thought patterns, feelings and habits so you can see yourself clearly and compassionately.

Self-Awareness has been invaluable in understanding my strengths, areas of opportunities, emotions, triggers, and identifying how I want to grow and evolve. I believe self-awareness should be the foundational quality for any entrepreneur (or human!) in order to show up for life in the way that you really want to. A great place to start is journaling, and I also love tools like the enneagram and Human Design, which can provide insightful road maps about our unique patterns and characteristics.

Effective communication has been crucial my entire life for building strong relationships, both personally and professionally. It allows me to express my ideas in an impactful way, and listen actively to others, fostering mutual understanding and collaboration. For those starting out, practice active listening and work on articulating your thoughts concisely and confidently. Sometimes starting with written communication can help, then practice verbal communication. Seeking feedback from others can also be invaluable in honing communication skills.

As we end our chat, is there a book you can leave people with that’s been meaningful to you and your development?

“Wherever You Go, There You Are” by Jon Kabat-Zinn has profoundly influenced my approach to life, fostering greater awareness, presence, and acceptance. I read it many years ago and have came back to it so many times. It introduces the concept of mindfulness in a practical and accessible way.

One impactful nugget is the idea that mindfulness is simply about present right where you are, with whatever you are experiencing without judgment or labeling an experience as “good or bad”. Basically it is establishing freedom from our mental narrative that is always running in the background. This awareness can transform everyday experiences, and transform the way we show up in life.

Another valuable insight is the importance of non-doing. Kabat-Zinn encourages embracing stillness and letting go of the constant drive to accomplish, highlighting that true presence often comes from simply BEING rather than always DOING- something our world needs a lot more of!

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