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Forest with abstract teal and coral waves, used as a calming visual banner for Jen Schmidt Coaching & Breathwork

About Jen

I’ve walked this path... I know how it feels to be stuck.

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I’m no stranger to the pull toward change. I’ve moved 14 times, changed careers 5 times, and reinvented myself more times than I can count. I did it with ease when I was younger, but as the nagging need to fit the mold of having it all together in my 30's and 40's it got harder. I understand how terrifying change can be... and how easy it is to resist it, dig in your heels, and stay stuck in what feels safe even if you're miserable.

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For a long time, I lived on autopilot. I coped with my discomfort the way so many of us do: wine, doom scrolling, online shopping, recreational drugs, constant snacking, and endless distractions. It kept me “fine” on the surface, but underneath? I was completely disconnected from myself.

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That little voice inside - the one whispering “this isn’t it”... kept getting louder until I couldn’t ignore it anymore. My life felt like it was closing in on me, and my coping strategies weren’t cutting it. So, without knowing exactly what I needed, I made a choice: I left my long-term relationship, left the city, left my corporate job… and stepped into the unknown.

 

Midlife crisis? Maybe.

But really, it was my heart and my body finally saying: this isn’t who you’re meant to be.

 

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Jen Schmidt, embodiment and breathwork coach, seated on grass against a tree in Langley, BC - grounded and at peace

The work I do now? I lived it first.

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I had to unlearn perfectionism, people-pleasing, body obsession, numbing, masking, and the constant need to “fit in.” I had to meet myself with honesty and compassion for the first time.

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That’s what led me to breathwork and coaching. These were the tools that helped me quiet the noise, reconnect with my body, and listen to my heart. This is where I found relief. Where I started coming home to myself. Breathwork changed my life, and has become a daily practice for me.

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I’ve struggled with anxiety, depression, disordered eating, shame, guilt, addictive behaviors, and feeling like I didn’t belong anywhere. I’ve carried regrets and made mistakes I’m not proud of. But I’ve also challenged myself, grown, healed, and found strength I didn’t know I had.

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And I’m still doing the work.

There’s no finish line here. Some days I catch myself slipping back into old patterns. Other days I show up grounded, clear, and aligned. That’s part of being human.

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I’ve learned to own the messy parts of my story because they’re what allow me to hold space for others with compassion.

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Why I do this work

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Because I don’t want another woman to stay stuck for a moment longer than she has to.

Because no one should have to figure this out alone.

Because you deserve support from someone who truly gets it.

If you’re ready to break free from the patterns keeping you small, I’m here to walk alongside you - with honesty, care, and a belief in your ability to change your life.

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Curious if we’re a good fit?

Professional Certifications

Elemental Rhythm Breathwork logo, representing the breathwork methodJen Schmidt practices and is certified in
Rhodes Wellness College logo, representing Jen Schmidt’s Life Coaching certification
Embodiment Unlimited logo, representing Jen Schmidt’s Embodiment Coaching certification
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