Mind Transformations LLC

10/14/2026

Life isn't always black and white!

Mindfulness has helped me slow down, look beyond my first reaction, and recognize the many nuances I might otherwise miss.

Sometimes, all it takes is a pause to see things differently.

Be well!

Brenda

Brenda Lindsay
Mind Transformations LLC

10/07/2026

Such an incredible opportunity to spend time with MSU College of Law students today for a session on Mindfulness and Self-Care during Wellness week.

The rule of law is foundational to a healthy society, and the people who will carry that responsibility into their careers matter. Supporting the well-being of law students isn’t just about helping them manage the demands of law school, it’s about helping future legal professionals develop the awareness, resilience, and capacity to navigate challenging work with intention and integrity.

I’m grateful to MSU Law for recognizing that student well-being matters and for making space for this conversation. Thank you to the both the students for wanting to contribute to the world in a meaningful way and to faculty support.

Brenda

Brenda Lindsay,
Mind Transformations LLC

10/02/2026

Sometimes mindful communication isn't about finding the right words.

It's about becoming fully present enough to hear what someone is really saying.

To listen without immediately judging, to become curious instead of defensive, to notice our own reactions without letting them take over and to allow another person to be heard, even when we see things differently.

Being present is one of the ways we care for our relationships.

09/23/2026

What if peace isn't something we have to create?

Meditation gives us an opportunity to notice what is happening within us with greater awareness, compassion, and less judgment.

Peace may arise, discomfort may arise. Whatever arises, we have an opportunity to notice it.

And sometimes, when we stop fighting our experience and simply meet ourselves where we are, something shifts.

What happens when we learn to relate differently to what is already happening?

09/15/2026

How often do you listen to what you really need?

Every time you honor a boundary, speak your truth, listen to your inner experience, or choose what genuinely supports you, you're strengthening your relationship with yourself.

Self-trust isn't something we find overnight. We build it through the small choices we make every day.

Maybe coming home to yourself begins with one simple question:
What do I really need right now?

09/10/2026

Are you curious about how to soften your inner critic? Join Paulette Bendon Grotrian and Brenda Lindsay for a complimentary orientation on Monday, Sept 14 at 6:30 pm Eastern to learn whether the Mindful Self-Compassion 8-Week series is for you.

Pay attention to your self-talk. Do I talk to myself? :-)
Is it critical? Harsh? Curious? Compassionate?
The good news:
We can transform our relationship with our inner voice for less stress and more emotional resilience.
Learn Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC)
(Evidence-Based).
Join Paulette and Brenda Mondays 6:30-9 pm ET
8 online sessions Sept 28- Nov 16
Half-Day Session Sat., Nov 7, 9 am- 1 pm ET
(20 CEs Available)
(Based on the ground-breaking work of
Kristin Neff and Chris Germer)
Everyone welcome!
Learn more and register at mindtransformationsllc.com/upcoming-classes

Curious? Register at mindtransformationsllc.com/upcoming-classes for the free orientation
Sept 14, 6:30-8 pm ET

09/02/2026

What happens in the space between being triggered and responding?

Viktor Frankl wrote: “Between stimulus and response there is a space.”

That space is where having a consistent mindfulness practice can make a difference.

We can pause, take a breath, notice what we're feeling, and give ourselves a moment to choose our response rather than simply reacting.

We can't always control what happens around us. But we can practice becoming more aware of how we meet what happens.

With presence,

Brenda

Brenda Lindsay
Mind Transformations LLC

08/27/2026

Curious about mindfulness, but not sure where to begin?

Join me for Mindfulness 101, an introductory session, designed to help you learn how to slow down, reconnect with the present moment, and explore simple practices for bringing more calm and clarity into your daily life

When: Sept 9, 6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. ET
Where: BECC Building, 125 S. Church Street

Whether you're new to mindfulness or looking for a gentle refresher, this session offers a supportive space to begin.

Visit https://www.mindtransformationsllc.com/upcoming-classes/in-person-classes for more information.

We'd love to have you join us!

Brenda

Brenda Lindsay
Mind Transformations LLC

08/25/2026

Sometimes this is easier said than done!

How often do we listen to someone’s story and, without realizing it, begin thinking about our own? It’s human.

Before sharing your own experience, pause and ask, “Can I stay curious about what they’re feeling before bringing it back to me?” or perhaps ask that person a clarifying question?

With presence,

Brenda

Brenda Lindsay
Mind Transformations LLC

08/19/2026

Sometimes the prison keeping us stuck isn’t around us, it’s within us.

It can be built from fear, self-doubt, old beliefs, protective patterns, or stories we’ve carried for years without realizing they’re still influencing our choices.

The good news? What once helped us survive doesn’t have to determine how we live today.

Mindfulness can help us notice these patterns with greater curiosity and compassion. And when we can see what’s happening within us, we have more freedom to choose how we respond.

As a mindfulness teacher, one of the things I value most is helping people begin to recognize the doors to their own inner prisons, and discover that they may have more freedom than they realized.

What might become possible if you stopped seeing your patterns as something wrong with you and started seeing them as something you could get gently curious about?

Be well!

Brenda

Brenda Lindsay
Mind Transformations LLC



Thank you Jason Tracey for the podcast opportunity!