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Holistic Life Coach | Meditation Teacher | Grief Educator

Welcome to Mindful Living with Lisa Jaffee

Supporting people through grief and life’s turning points so they can reconnect with themselves and move forward with clarity, peace, and purpose. 

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Holistic Life Coach

Holistic Life Coach

Holistic Life Coach

I take a holistic approach, focusing on the whole you—body, mind, and spirit—and the ways they are deeply connected. Together, we’ll gently explore what your heart truly needs, awaken your inner wisdom, and support you in stepping forward in the direction your choose with confidence, clarity, and compassion for yourself. 

Meditation Teacher

Holistic Life Coach

Holistic Life Coach

If you’re seeking greater peace and balance, I’ll guide you in simple, real-world meditation tools and techniques that help calm the mind and soothe the nervous system. Together, we’ll explore the many ways a consistent meditation practice can support your well-being, clarity, and inner sense of calm.

 

Grief Coach

Holistic Life Coach

Grief Coach

 Grief shows up in many forms, and each experience is unique. My intention is to hold a compassionate, safe space where you can feel seen, supported, and gently guided toward healing and understanding. 

About

Meditation is for Everyone

I’ve always been a seeker—a helper by nature and, for much of my life, a recovering people pleaser. I’ve long been curious about the deeper questions: Why do people do what they do? How do we heal the mind, body, and soul? How do we listen more deeply to our hearts and the wisdom that guides us?


While working full-time in healthcare and raising four beautiful children, I followed that curiosity into years of studying wisdom teachings and practices that support healing and self-discovery. Along the way, I became a meditation teacher (thank you, Davidji), a 500-hour yoga teacher, a grief educator, and most recently a holistic life coach.


My own experience moving through perimenopause and life transitions deepened my understanding of how profoundly our bodies, emotions, and identities can shift during different seasons of life. It also clarified my purpose—to help others reconnect with themselves and find steadiness, healing, and meaning through change.


For more than 25 years, I’ve studied contemplative and mindfulness practices and developed practical tools for calming the mind, regulating the nervous system, and cultivating inner peace—tools I now share with others.


Today, I work with individuals and groups, both in person and virtually, supporting people through grief and life transitions.


My intention is simple: to create a space where people can slow down, reconnect with themselves, and remember that healing, growth, and peace are always possible.

 

Benefits of Meditation

Scientific research shows that just 20 minutes of mindfulness meditation a day for eight weeks can have a powerful impact on both body and mind. Studies have found it can lower blood sugar, triglycerides, uric acid, and other metabolic markers, while also easing stress, anxiety, and depression.


 Meditation doesn’t just calm the mind—it can also influence your genes, support your immune system, and even increase grey matter in the brain, possibly helping us protect ourselves against cognitive decline. Regular practice reduces inflammation and can shift the expression of genes linked to stress and immunity. Simply put, dedicating a few minutes each day to mindfulness can help your body function better, balance your metabolism, and support your overall health.
Here are the links to a few research articles. 

Meditation Programs for Psychological Stress and Well Being

Systematic Review for the Medical Applications of Meditation in Randomized Controlled Trials (MDPI)

Systematic Review for the Medical Applications of Meditation in Randomized Controlled Trials (MDPI)

Systematic Review on PMC  — This review of 47 trials found moderate evidence that mindfulness meditation reduces anxiety, depression, and pain and low evidence for some stress outcomes.  

Read More >> — Another source for the same systematic review with meta‑analysis.  

Systematic Review for the Medical Applications of Meditation in Randomized Controlled Trials (MDPI)

Systematic Review for the Medical Applications of Meditation in Randomized Controlled Trials (MDPI)

Systematic Review for the Medical Applications of Meditation in Randomized Controlled Trials (MDPI)

Read More >> — Shows a mix of positive effects across many clinical outcomes like anxiety, depression, sleep, pain, stress, and quality of life. 

Mindfulness practice leads to increases in regional brain grey matter density

Systematic Review for the Medical Applications of Meditation in Randomized Controlled Trials (MDPI)

Long term meditation is associated with increased gray matter density in the brain stem

This longitudinal study found that participation in an 8‑week Mindfulness‑Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program was associated with increased grey matter concentration in several brain regions 

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Long term meditation is associated with increased gray matter density in the brain stem

Long term meditation is associated with increased gray matter density in the brain stem

Long term meditation is associated with increased gray matter density in the brain stem

Experienced meditators showed higher grey matter density in the lower brainstem compared with non‑meditators, suggesting structural differences connected with sustained attention and autonomic processes. 

Read More >> — Vestergaard‑Poulsen et al., NeuroReport (2009)  

Increased gray matter volume in meditators vs. non meditators (Sahaja Yoga study)

Long term meditation is associated with increased gray matter density in the brain stem

Increased gray matter volume in meditators vs. non meditators (Sahaja Yoga study)

This study showed that long‑term meditation practice was associated with larger overall grey matter volume and increases in specific regions related to attention, self‑control, and interoception.
Read More >>  — Hernández et al., PLoS One (2016) 

Brief mindfulness training induces gray matter changes in a key brain region

Long term meditation is associated with increased gray matter density in the brain stem

Increased gray matter volume in meditators vs. non meditators (Sahaja Yoga study)

A randomized study found that short‑term mindfulness meditation increased volume in the posterior cingulate cortex (PCC), a region linked to self‑awareness, emotion, and cognition. 

Read More >>  — Tang et al. (2020) 

Pilot study: Meditation and grey matter changes in older adults

Pilot study: Meditation and grey matter changes in older adults

Pilot study: Meditation and grey matter changes in older adults

This exploratory study found detectable changes in grey matter in older adults after a 6‑week mindfulness intervention, suggesting meditation‑related neuroplasticity.
Read More >> — Brain Gray Matter Changes Associated with Mindfulness Meditation pilot (2015) 

Services

Interested in working with me?

Free Discovery Call – 20–30 minutes

Connect with me for a complimentary session to discuss your goals, explore your needs, and see if we’re a good fit. 

Schedule a Free Session

Hourly Sessions – 50 minutes | $50/session

Individual sessions tailored to your needs—meditation, grief support, life coaching, or holistic guidance. 

Book an Hourly Session

Packages

🌿 Self-Care Package – 4 Sessions

Focus on building practical self-care tools and mindfulness habits for stress relief and emotional balance.

  • 4 sessions (weekly or as scheduled)
  • Custom practice plans for daily support
  • Email guidance between sessions
    Investment: $180

Start Your Journey

✨ Transformation Package – 6 Sessions

 Dive deeper into life transitions, grief, or personal growth with ongoing guidance and accountability. 

  • 6 sessions (weekly or as scheduled)
  • Custom practice plans + email support between sessions
    Investment: $270

Start Your Journey

You are carefully designing the person you are right now. It’s time to take ownership of that creative process.


Sah D’Simone

When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.


Wayne Dyer

No mud, no lotus


Thich Nhat Hanh

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