Disrupting Gracefully helps high-capacity individuals reconnect with their deeper truth so they can build lives and systems that actually fit.
About Disrupting Gracefully and Barbara Ann Jacques, PhD
What is Disrupting Gracefully?
Disrupting Gracefully is about breaking free from outdated systems, beliefs, and behaviors not by fighting them, but by creating something better. It is a movement toward aligned, sustainable growth rooted in expanded awareness, conscious leadership, and human connection.
Inspired by the Buckminster Fuller quote, “You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete,” Disrupting Gracefully focuses on building innovative models both personally and professionally that naturally render old patterns irrelevant.
At the heart of this work is Dr. Barbara Ann Jacques.
Meet Dr. Barbara Ann Jacques
Barbara Ann Jacques, PhD, is the founder of Disrupting Gracefully, a platform dedicated to helping individuals and organizations break free from outdated systems and limiting beliefs to create new, sustainable models for growth. A criminal justice professor, TEDx speaker, and BLu Talk at MIT presenter, she bridges behavioral science, leadership, and human consciousness. For nearly three decades, she has examined both the external systems that confine people and the internal patterns that keep them trapped in what she calls “the cages of the mind.”
Her work draws from a PhD in Human Services/Criminal Justice, decades of experience in the justice system and higher education, and over 30 years of study in spiritual practices and energy work. This rare combination of expertise allows her to translate complex ideas into practical, transformative strategies that empower people to lead, create, and live with clarity and purpose.
Barbara’s own journey, including her recovery from life-threatening bone marrow failure, ignited a deep commitment to helping others dismantle limitations and design lives and organizations rooted in authenticity, resilience, and vision. Whether speaking on stage, guiding groups, or writing, she challenges outdated paradigms and offers a path toward a more conscious, connected way of living and leading.
Bridging the Gap: From Labels to Lives (TEDx)
We Create Our Own Cages (blutalks)
“My past life regression with Barb was incredible to say the least! She guided me through a beautiful meditation to drop me into my body and access the part of my brain that holds the memories and messages, those that I only have access to in my dreams.
Our session went for nearly an hour and a half, but it felt like 15 minutes! I was able to recall details from a past life that informed me of trauma that has been held in my body, as well as where issues may have stemmed from regarding lack of voice, standing in my truth, and being seen and heard. After our session came to a close, I felt a sense of wonder, curiosity, and gratefulness for being shown what I needed to see, from my higher self.
Barb facilitated the experience with a beautiful calmness and comfort that made me feel safe and secure. I very much look forward to exploring deeper into my past lives in future sessions.”
Carmen B. Teixeira
““My father died this morning, peacefully and seemingly pain free. I was there and able to say goodbye. For the last two hours of his life, he was surrounded by the energy and symbols you taught me. I really felt that I made a connection with him even though his physical body was not conscious. It was the closest that I have felt to him in a long while. Once again, I am so grateful for your teachings. You are a very gifted individual with much to offer. Thank you for all that you have taught me and for being so inspirational.” ”
Donna
“"I was suffering from both physical and emotional pain when I asked Dr. Barbara to please send me healing energy. Her healing energy process was incredible. By that evening, my emotional energy had shifted, and I felt so much better." ”
Melanie