About Jenn Maricelli

I had the “ideal life”- wonderful husband, six amazing kids, comfortable home, stability in general. Somehow though, I felt stuck and not certain how to move through it. Defining myself as a “wife and mother” for the last 26 yrs suddenly didn’t feel like enough. I know it may sound a bit greedy. Being those things has served me well in my life and I cherish every incredible moment. But something deep inside began to flicker, a light. I realized that those were certainly aspects of who I am but did not encompass all of the the trillions of cells that became me, Jenn. Who am I? What’s my purpose? What did Jenn truly desire? How am I offering consideration to myself? Somehow I wasn’t feeling connected to the larger aspects of myself that were pining to come forward. This led me down a road of questioning my self worth, judgements, and feelings of guilt. Of course, none of those thoughts served my highest good, so I embarked on a journey of rediscovery.

I decided that playing small wasn’t an option any longer. There was more to Jenn than I had experienced, more investigation was in order. Don’t misunderstand what I am conveying. I loved my life for the most part but I struggled with anxiety for over half of it and felt buried at times. The demands of motherhood, which I chose, were overwhelming juggling six kiddos. There were many nights I went to bed wondering and worrying: Did I meet every child’s needs today? Did one or some children feel left out? Who didn’t get their snack? It was exhausting at times. My husband worked a high stress job in law enforcement that kept him away from home often. During my bouts with anxiety I felt like crawling in a hole, but motherhood did not have time to entertain such an idea. Blah! Daily routines suddenly felt monumental . Doing laundry for 8 family members and finding matches to what seemed like a sea of endless single socks, often times never found their true mates. OOF! And to top things off, during this dark night of the soul, I was supporting a dying mother while all six kids were still home. My husband during this time was away for 3 months attending the FBI Academy and unable to return home. Falling deeper and deeper into the rabbit hole I tumbled.

I realized that, if I wanted lasting change and a deeper relationship with myself and others, I had to invest in my process. You see, we get what we tolerate in life. I had to learn how to move forward and find ways to feel empowered. I suddenly felt content just washing the socks and leaving them clean in a huge basket where the kids could mate their own as needed. This gave me much relief however small. I began to slowly learn to meditate again for 10 minutes to start. This is where I felt centered and at peace which is what I needed in that moment. Journaling became a new tool and has continued to this day. This gave me clarity and provided an opportunity to feel gratitude. Whatever gave me inspiration I used to move forward in a better direction. I found that many things I experienced along the way are stepping stones to this moment. Mainly through the transformative breathwork process, which changed my life in a profound way, I have created powerful resources to support a more fulfilled present life. I felt more joy, bliss, and gratitude in a conscious way. This allows for deeper acceptance and greater self love.  I am ever grateful for all my life experiences and feel a connection to that which is within me. It has indeed been a beautiful unfoldment of experiences and lessons along the way.

Jenn Maricelli is a Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner and Breathwork Coach. She has a private practice in Missoula, MT where she coaches clients privately and in group settings. Jenn is also an instructor at The Learning Center in Missoula where she teaches stress reduction techniques and therapeutic breathwork. She is a certified level III Therapeutic Breathwork Practitioner, Life Coach, Level III Reiki Practitioner, and educator supporting individuals letting go of stress and anxiety naturally. A graduate of Transformations School of Integrative Psychology in Milwaukee, WI, a member of the Global Professional Breathwork Alliance and Board Certified American Association of Drugless Practitioners. Jenn is the founder of Holistic Intuitive Wellness and Big Sky Breathwork. Creating and facilitating retreats and empowerment programs to students in search of deep fulfillment and lasting joy is her passion.