Rethink Your Rules

Send us Fan Mail Knowing what you want isn’t always as simple as it sounds, particularly for high achieving women! Many of us have spent our entire lives focusing on what other people want and what we think we “have to” do. In the midst of all that, often we lose the ability to recognize what WE truly want…not to mention actually choosing to DO it. This is one of the reasons we end up feeling burn...

Send us Fan Mail This week, learn why your negative feelings are like a smoke detector. And what you can do when that alarm goes off. We've already explored the unwritten relationship rule “I am responsible for how they think and feel. But how can you tell when this thought is causing problems for you? And what can you do about it? In this episode, Jenny shares the 3 steps you can take to sor...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we’re rethinking another unwritten relationship rule: “I am responsible for how they think and feel about me.” This is the underlying thought that leads to people-pleasing. But it also underlies many of our distinctly UNpleasant behaviors, including anger, defensiveness and resentment. Jenny shares where this belief comes from, why it’s so common (especially among women...

Send us Fan Mail “I need them to change so I can feel better” is one of the most prevalent beliefs we have about relationships. It’s a rule that has been deeply ingrained in most of us since childhood, where we are taught “you hurt their feelings; you need to apologize and not do it again.” It sounds nice on the surface, so most of us never question it. But it underlies many of our most frustratin...

Send us Fan Mail If you’re feeling sad and angry right now, you’re not alone. School shootings, Supreme Court decisions, the war in Ukraine, the broken health care system, the economy…all of these are issues that tend to bring out big emotions in us. And in many of these cases, we can’t (or don’t want to) talk ourselves out of feeling bad. We feel sad and angry because our deeply held beliefs and...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever been in your car before work and wondered how you'll make it through the day? You aren't alone. Today, Kelley shares a mindset shift that has helped her feel lighter as she starts each day in the NICU. It's a great example of how just one thought can make a rapid & significant improvement in how you feel. We also explore why high achieving women te...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Kelley, my friend of 24 years. She's a NICU nurse, fellow mom with ADHD, and now, my part-time podcast cohost!  During the pandemic, Kelley was one of the only people I could truly relate to Between being a health care worker, parenting differently wired kids, having ADHD, and holding political/social views at odds with many friends and family... it was easy to feel isol...

Send us Fan Mail Jenny shares a simple mindset shift that can help you feel better immediately, without changing anything or anyone else around you. Mentioned in this episode: Poetry by Kate Baer https://instagram.com/katejbaer http://www.katebaer.com _________ Need help applying this to your life? Ready for more strategies like this, but personalized to YOU? Set up your free consult and let’s tal...

Send us Fan Mail Introducing Rethink Your Rules with Jenny Hobbs, MD! Jenny returns from a two year break to share from the heart about the changes in her life and business, and reveals the exciting new direction she is taking with her podcast. _________ Need help applying this to your life? Ready for more strategies like this, but personalized to YOU? Set up your free consult and let’s talk about...

Send us Fan Mail The 6 things I'm trying to do each day to stay sane during this challenging time. _________ Need help applying this to your life? Ready for more strategies like this, but personalized to YOU? Set up your free consult and let’s talk about your unique situation and how coaching can help: https://getcoached.jennyhobbsmd.com/consult _________ Everything on this podcast and websit...

Send us Fan Mail I am a doctor with 2 small children who cannot keep their hands out of their mouths (and let's be honest, their noses!). This is how my husband and I try to keep coronavirus out of our home so they don't spread it around. I cover the specific things we do with mail, groceries, and more. _________ Need help applying this to your life? Ready for more strategies like this,...

Send us Fan Mail I'm a hospital doctor in the Seattle area. Here are the exact steps I take to decrease my chances of bringing COVID-19 into my home after work. _________ Need help applying this to your life? Ready for more strategies like this, but personalized to YOU? Set up your free consult and let’s talk about your unique situation and how coaching can help: https://getcoached.jennyhobbs...

Send us Fan Mail Here are the biggest issues facing your health care workers on the front lines, and how you can help us as we go to war against COVID-19. _________ Need help applying this to your life? Ready for more strategies like this, but personalized to YOU? Set up your free consult and let’s talk about your unique situation and how coaching can help: https://getcoached.jennyhobbsmd.com/cons...

Send us Fan Mail The Novel Coronavirus aka COVID-19 is all over the news. There is a lot of information floating around and it's hard to know what to believe. Here are the facts as we currently know them, and what you can do to help keep yourself and others healthy. _________ Need help applying this to your life? Ready for more strategies like this, but personalized to YOU? Set up your free c...

Send us Fan Mail How to do a weekly 1-on-1 with your partner so you can work as a team when life gets busy. These meetings have helped us truly enjoy the rest of the week so much more. In this podcast, I talk about the nutrition plans I use in my health coaching. _________ Need help applying this to your life? Ready for more strategies like this, but personalized to YOU? Set up your free consult a...

Send us Fan Mail Here is exactly how I switch back and forth from my night shifts as a doctor to my early mornings as a mom...while actually getting some sleep and not losing my mind. _________ Need help applying this to your life? Ready for more strategies like this, but personalized to YOU? Set up your free consult and let’s talk about your unique situation and how coaching can help: https://get...

Send us Fan Mail Imposter syndrome - the feeling of inadequacy that remains despite evidence of success. Let's talk about how we can get out of this trap and do great things with our lives! Stop overthinking & get out of your head and into your heart  Stop comparing yourself to others Take action! Check out Dr. Amy Cuddy, she has some great things to say about this topic: https://www.amyc...

Send us Fan Mail There is ONE simple morning habit that has changed everything for me. I love this habit because it doesn't require more time or more money, yet it has a BIG impact. Here's why it matters and my best tips for how you can make it work. No matter how crazy your morning schedule might be! “Wake up and go to work on yourself before you go to work for anyone else.”  -Joe Dunca...

Send us Fan Mail Live from Hawaii! Here are my simple tips to eat healthy when you travel. _________ Need help applying this to your life? Ready for more strategies like this, but personalized to YOU? Set up your free consult and let’s talk about your unique situation and how coaching can help: https://getcoached.jennyhobbsmd.com/consult _________ Everything on this podcast and website is for info...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I share the top 5 mantras (some might call them affirmations) that have made all the difference for me as I have taken better control of my life in the past few years. Why are mantras so important? Because words matter! Your thoughts become your reality, so it’s important to make sure your thoughts are positive and empowering. Jenny’s Top 5 Mantras: I control how...

Send us Fan Mail Here is the simple process I use to plan each week. It has helped me become more productive, more focused, and much less anxious about all the things I need to juggle as a working mom. I hope it helps you, too! _________ Need help applying this to your life? Ready for more strategies like this, but personalized to YOU? Set up your free consult and let’s talk about your unique situ...

Send us Fan Mail I have struggled with my weight for my entire life. But then, in 2012, everything changed. Here is how I finally lost 35 lbs and kept it off. I'll also share the 3 most important things you need to know to do it, too! _________ Need help applying this to your life? Ready for more strategies like this, but personalized to YOU? Set up your free consult and let’s talk about your...

Send us Fan Mail Feeling overwhelmed? I certainly do at times. Here is my strategy for how to move past those feelings, so you can get to work on the things that matter most to you. _________ Need help applying this to your life? Ready for more strategies like this, but personalized to YOU? Set up your free consult and let’s talk about your unique situation and how coaching can help: https://getco...

Send us Fan Mail Are you a working mom with big goals for 2020? Here is everything you need to choose the right planner for you. I'll share the 3 essential components you need to stay organized, efficient, and focused. I'll also review and share examples of my favorite planners for working moms. View this on YouTube to see the planners Jenny is talking about: https://youtu.be/L3-nPem-aUw...

Send us Fan Mail Yes, it is possible to eat healthy and lose weight while working night shift. The doctors and nurses I mentor often ask how they should structure their meals when they have to work all night. Here is exactly how I do it. _________ Need help applying this to your life? Ready for more strategies like this, but personalized to YOU? Set up your free consult and let’s talk about your u...