Suzette Hackney Parker
Life is tough, but with confidence and resilience, you can conquer any challenge. I’m here to help you unlock your inner strength and take control of your journey.
Hi, I’m Suzette. I’ve been married 37 years and now have grown kids and grandkids that bring a lot of joy to my life. I’ve been blessed in many ways. But I’ve also faced my share of challenges. I’ve been discouraged, stuck, and even angry at times, just like you, and choosing to be happy in spite of my circumstances seemed impossible.
While many things change, the need to manage our minds will always be a necessity.
I’m happy to share with you, not just my personal story but also the experiences and personal struggles that have shaped my philosophy of ‘wholly living’.
A Life Coach At Heart
Growing up, faith and hard work were core values and my parents were intentional in teaching me that I had control over my thoughts. My mother used to say, “you may have a lot of ugly thoughts fly through your little head, but you don’t have to invite them in for a cup of tea.” And my father demonstrated how to be kind, yet strong and resilient, despite obstacles and despite my very evident insecurity.
At the impressionable age of 14, we moved from Canada to the USA. Going into high school and starting over sucked! As an introvert, I was scared out my mind! I felt like shutting down, but that sounded so boring. I longed for a fun and exciting life. I had been taught strategies for managing my mind so I decided this would be my first experiment. It worked! I made the most of the situation and excelled in my new environment. Butterflies in my stomach every day, but it was fun!
At the impressionable age of 14, we moved from Canada to the USA. Going into high school and starting over sucked! As an introvert, I was scared out my mind! I felt like shutting down, but that sounded so boring. I longed for a fun and exciting life. I had been taught strategies for managing my mind so I decided this would be my first experiment. It worked! I made the most of the situation and excelled in my new environment. Butterflies in my stomach every day, but it was fun! 🙂
Coaching my kids how to persevere to get what they wanted out of life and how to be mentally resilient was rewarding, although, I didn’t know I was coaching at the time! When I learned about life coaching, it resonated with me deeply, and I knew I’d found my calling! That was the first step that led me to opening Coaching For Wholly Living LLC and to everything I do today: young adult courses, seminars and 1:1 coaching.
Fighting Anxiety & Depression
My own struggles have played a large part in how my career has unfolded. I experienced profound anxiety when my mind and memory began failing me. I knew it was serious when I didn’t remember going to the San Diego Zoo with one of my best friends the previous year. Neurological issues, extreme gut issues and a terribly painful abnormal bone growth the size of a golf ball were stealing my life away. Pain does a number on you! I didn’t admit it at the time, but I got depressed and fought anxiety for years.
Eventually I saw a naturopathic doctor because my doctors couldn’t find anything wrong with me. I got a diagnosis, but the protocol of detoxing with bioavailable supplements and essential oils are what has given me my life back! Gradually the bone growth disappeared, my digestion improved and my neurological issues have been resolved.
Today, I help people detox their minds with better thinking strategies, and I have been trained to help people use natural means for detoxifying their body and their brains. Making changes and choosing a manageable protocol can feel overwhelming but it doesn’t have to be. I’ve been through it and can help you make good choices to get you where you want to be.
My Career Path
Being a mother, raising well-adjusted, hard-working, God-loving children was the first big career dream I saw come true. You may laugh, but if you are a parent, you know that parenting is the hardest job anyone will ever do!
Becoming a life and relationship coach fused my personal beliefs with professional skills and gave me the opportunity to help others navigate their own storms. I’ve worked with hundreds of people and seeing their lives transformed is truly such a gift – for my heart.
To stay Board Certified, I’ve had to continually get CCEs (credits for continuing education). Relationship Coaching was my first specialty certification. I sought that after (yes after) we healed our own marriage by implementing coaching strategies. The Brain Health Professional certification from Amen University was of interest because of my own experience with neurological issues and I loved their approach for changing the brain – meds only when necessary. The HeartMath training was because high blood pressure runs in my family and I wanted a natural solution. I had no idea how strong the heart-brain connection is until I took the course!
A few years after I’d started coaching, a fun opportunity was presented to me when my mentor coach, who also worked in radio, asked me to co-host a call-in radio show, ‘Coffee With The Coaches’. That experience led to an opportunity to travel to military installations all over the USA teaching Oxygen for Your Relationship seminars.
I got tired of traveling but loved teaching seminars so I became a Gottman Trained Educator and taught Bringing Baby Home seminars locally for a couple of years. Just a side note: I’m a little obsessed with babies :). During the Covid shutdown, I decided I needed to learn how to do online seminars. Currently I coach a few clients and teach hybrid courses that are partially online, partially live.
My Career Path
Being a mother, raising well-adjusted, hard-working, God-loving children was the first big career dream I saw come true. You may laugh, but if you are a parent, you know that parenting is the hardest job anyone will ever do!
Becoming a life and relationship coach fused my personal beliefs with professional skills and gave me the opportunity to help others navigate their own storms. I’ve worked with hundreds of people and seeing their lives transformed is truly such a gift – for my heart.
To stay Board Certified, I’ve had to continually get CCEs (credits for continuing education). Relationship Coaching was my first specialty certification. I sought that after (yes after) we healed our own marriage by implementing coaching strategies. The Brain Health Professional certification from Amen University was of interest because of my own experience with neurological issues and I loved their approach for changing the brain – meds only when necessary. The HeartMath training was because high blood pressure runs in my family and I wanted a natural solution. I had no idea how strong the heart-brain connection is until I took the course!
A few years after I’d started coaching, a fun opportunity was presented to me when my mentor coach, who also worked in radio, asked me to co-host a call-in radio show, ‘Coffee With The Coaches’. That experience led to an opportunity to travel to military installations all over the USA teaching Oxygen for Your Relationship seminars.
I got tired of traveling but loved teaching seminars so I became a Gottman Trained Educator and taught Bringing Baby Home seminars locally for a couple of years. Just a side note: I’m a little obsessed with babies :). During the Covid shutdown, I decided I needed to learn how to do online seminars. Currently I coach a few clients and teach hybrid courses that are partially online, partially live.
Wholly Living: A Personal Mission
My commitment to wholly living is deeply personal. I want to live in that space and quite frankly, my life is better when those around me are living there too!
I am driven by my deep desire to inspire others to embrace a whole, full life that fuels them. Walking alongside people and witnessing transformation from fear to empowerment fuels me!!
Self-understanding, mastering your thoughts, and overcoming fear are the foundational pieces. The great thing is, coaching strategies have the power to reshape neural pathways, so once we get started, transformation gets easier!
The same philosophies and strategies that I have been teaching in seminars and courses, shared on the radio show Coffee With the Coaches and that I share with clients, have impacted my life profoundly. Having a healthy mind, body, and soul leads to increased energy, reduced self-consciousness, a love for learning, and the ability to love others deeply. Living into our potential, pursuing passions with zeal, and finding peace of mind at night are all part of my personal mission and the existence of Coaching For Wholly Living.
Wholly Living: A Personal Mission
My commitment to wholly living is deeply personal. I want to live in that space and quite frankly, my life is better when those around me are living there too!
I am driven by my deep desire to inspire others to embrace a whole, full life that fuels them. Walking alongside people and witnessing transformation from fear to empowerment fuels me!!
Self-understanding, mastering your thoughts, and overcoming fear are the foundational pieces. The great thing is, coaching strategies have the power to reshape neural pathways, so once we get started, transformation gets easier!
The same philosophies and strategies that I have been teaching in seminars and courses, shared on the radio show Coffee With the Coaches and that I share with clients, have impacted my life profoundly. Having a healthy mind, body, and soul leads to increased energy, reduced self-consciousness, a love for learning, and the ability to love others deeply. Living into our potential, pursuing passions with zeal, and finding peace of mind at night are all part of my personal mission and the existence of Coaching For Wholly Living.
Giving Back
When someone is willing to own their journey and motivated to make changes, they can experience life-altering transformations! I have seen it happen firsthand, over and over again with people who had nothing to invest financially. I am currently working with and want to partner with a non-profit organization to impact more lives.
In the community and abroad, we support, physically and financially, organizations that empower young people. From Seattle’s New Horizons to schools and orphanages in Mexico to Kenya – helping children and young adults move into a life they love is my calling.
A Personal Invitation to Wholly Living
My life is an open book—a narrative of overcoming, learning, and aspiring to live each day with intention and grace. Beyond coaching, speaking, and mentoring, I am a lifelong learner, deeply fascinated by the intricacies of the human mind and heart. From what I read for pleasure to the classes I take, my personal pursuits reflect my commitment to wholly living.
You are weaving your own tapestry of life, and it is important that it represents the heart of who you are. Each thread and each color will never be perfect, but when woven together the tapestry can be beautiful and good. If your life is not turning out like you had hoped, don’t despair, we all have times of darkness and wilderness wanderings, but it’s never too late for a life to be transformed!
Living life to the fullest is not something that we should hope to do in the future. It starts the moment we make the shift and gradually grows as we walk the path to wholly living.
My courses or coaching can help you reach your goals! And, when that is not quite enough, I can act as your guide as you explore natural, healthy alternatives.
Join me on this journey, and let us navigate toward a life where thriving is not just a goal but a way of being. Subscribe to my list to receive insights, stories, and practical tips that will inspire and empower you to embrace wholly living. Just fill out the form below.
Together, let us embark on a journey to a life that is lived and cherished in every moment.
With warmth and encouragement,
Suzette
A Personal Invitation to Wholly Living
My life is an open book—a narrative of overcoming, learning, and aspiring to live each day with intention and grace. Beyond coaching, speaking, and mentoring, I am a lifelong learner, deeply fascinated by the intricacies of the human mind and heart. From what I read for pleasure to the classes I take, my personal pursuits reflect my commitment to wholly living.
You are weaving your own tapestry of life, and it is important that it represents the heart of who you are. Each thread and each color will never be perfect, but when woven together the tapestry can be beautiful and good. If your life is not turning out like you had hoped, don’t despair, we all have times of darkness and wilderness wanderings, but it’s never too late for a life to be transformed!
Living life to the fullest is not something that we should hope to do in the future. It starts the moment we make the shift and gradually grows as we walk the path to wholly living.
My courses or coaching can help you reach your goals! And, when that is not quite enough, I can act as your guide as you explore natural, healthy alternatives.
Join me on this journey, and let us navigate toward a life where thriving is not just a goal but a way of being. Subscribe to my list to receive insights, stories, and practical tips that will inspire and empower you to embrace wholly living. Just fill out the form below.
Together, let us embark on a journey to a life that is lived and cherished in every moment.
With warmth and encouragement,
Suzette
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