Welcome to Pause & Presence

with Dr. Jessie Mahoney

Are you successful on the surface yet struggling underneath?

Pause & Presence offers exactly what you need.

Feeling calm, connected, aligned, and at peace all become possible when you work with me.

“If you are burned out, tired, needing any coaching and reframing, Jessie is mind-blowingly amazing.“ - ER MD

I am the highly skilled, wise, and nurturing guide you have been searching for.

If you are struggling with your career, a significant transition, parenting, your marriage, or “feeling lost”,

Pause & Presence is the solution.

Whatever you are feeling now, feeling better is possible.

“Top of my gratitude list each day is coaching.

I strongly recommend it for anyone that wants to be happier, calmer, more content, and “unstuck”

- Endocrinologist

“It was life changing!

Jessie is so supportive and a wealth of knowledge and experience! She helped me sort through my thoughts and feelings to realize the actions that need to be done to change my life for the better”

I am Jessie Mahoney, MD

I am a master-certified coach, board-certified pediatrician, physician wellness expert, and certified yoga instructor.

I am a graduate of Dartmouth College and UCSF Medical School.

I offer high-touch private and small group coaching, transformative wellness retreats, and inspired yoga to help you

  • Heal and strengthen important relationships

  • Let go of chronic discontent and frustration

  • Become calm, hopeful, radiant, and happy again

“Jessie is masterful at dealing with physician burnout.” - ER MD

Are you successful on the surface yet struggling underneath?

I was too


Despite significant outward success, and decades of working and sacrificing as a doctor, mom, and wife, I found myself constantly feeling discontent, under-appreciated, and wanting “more.”

I was habitually distracted by doing, planning, fixing, and worrying.

I was missing the presence, the magic, and the joy.

jessie mahoney md yoga teacher

A combination of mindfulness and coaching led me to relief, profound change, and a new way of living.

“The skills I learned in coaching changed how I walk through life.

I'm more peaceful and less critical, and that has carried over into both work and life.”

- Oncologist

Feeling calm and grounded is just the beginning.


Peace, joy, and connection can be found in all of your relationships through this work.

Feeling present, nourished, and easeful is possible.

In the midst of life's craziness— light, simple, spacious, and loving can be your baseline.

Happy Clients

  • “Coaching with Jessie has been the best thing I have done for myself.” - Medicine

  • “Jessie helped me overcome overwhelm and helplessness. I am now able to be present and find joy in the small moments.” - Dermatology

  • “I learned how to shift my perspective on all aspects of my life. I clarified my priorities, improved my relationships with family and friends, and developed better ways of coping with stress.” - Path

  • “The tools I learned apply to so many areas of work and life. The coaching is more useful than I ever imagined.” - Surgery

  • “When I started coaching, I didn’t know what my path ahead in life was. I believed I was a victim of circumstances. I was looking for happiness and validation from external sources. Now I am in the driver’s seat. I have a clear vision of what I want to do in life and what my priorities are.” - Gastroenterologist

  • “Jessie is a skilled guide to designing and living an intentional life.”- Anesthesiologist

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