From Law Enforcement to Inner Peace: Jennifer Bailey-Hobbs on Healing, Strength & Starting Over

2025-04-22

Welcome back to The Dana Grant Show, where heart-centered conversations meet powerful transformations. This week, Dana sits down with the incredible Jennifer Bailey-Hobbs, a former UK police inspector turned wellness entrepreneur, who shares her journey of reclaiming her life—physically, mentally, and spiritually. After 30 years in law enforcement, eight spinal surgeries, and a lifelong struggle with self-abandonment and burnout, Jennifer took a bold leap. She left behind security and structure to create a thriving wellness business rooted in b...

Welcome back to The Dana Grant Show, where heart-centered conversations meet powerful transformations. This week, Dana sits down with the incredible Jennifer Bailey-Hobbs, a former UK police inspector turned wellness entrepreneur, who shares her journey of reclaiming her life—physically, mentally, and spiritually.

After 30 years in law enforcement, eight spinal surgeries, and a lifelong struggle with self-abandonment and burnout, Jennifer took a bold leap. She left behind security and structure to create a thriving wellness business rooted in breathwork, Reiki, cold plunges, retreats, and radical self-love.

🔑 In This Episode, We Explore:

What 30 years in law enforcement taught Jennifer—and what it took to walk away
The emotional and physical cost of being the “funny big friend” and never prioritizing herself
How she lost 112 pounds and became stronger—in body and spirit—in her 50s
The power of cold plunges, strength training, and meditation to reset your nervous system
The turning point that made her say: “My body was just waiting for my heart to catch up.”
How to recognize when your nervous system is in constant fight-or-flight
Rebuilding your identity in midlife and honoring your true purpose
Launching a wellness spa, international retreats, and her upcoming sleep sanctuary, “Come to Bed with Jen”
Why peace—not perfection—is the new success

🎧 Tune In Now!

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🌐 Connect with Jennifer:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breathe_move_bee/

https://www.instagram.com/seedlings_retreats_by_jen/

Retreat Info: https://www.seedlingsretreatsandholidays.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.baileyhobbs

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063582433383

📲 Connect with Dana:

Website: https://danagrant.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealdanagrant/

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