Community Highlights: Meet Jessica Kirschner of Mindful Modern Living

 

Today we’d like to introduce you to Jessica Kirschner

Hi Jessica, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
Embarking on my first retail job at fifteen, I never foresaw it as the catalyst for an 18-year career across major East Coast cities like Boston, New York, and Washington, D.C. This journey profoundly deepened my understanding of interpersonal relationships and the intricacies of the human experience. My years in retail, meeting people and hearing their stories, struggles, and accomplishments, fueled my passion for serving others and ultimately led me to create Mindful Modern Living.

Reflecting on my extensive customer service career reveals a transformation from materialistic transactions to a focus on holistic well-being—mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. My dedication to enhancing overall well-being through the mind-body-spirit connection stems from this rich tapestry of experiences, exposing me to diverse stories that underscore the multidimensional nature of human health and wellness.

During my time on the East Coast, I began struggling with dysthymia, a milder but long-lasting form of depression. I dealt with severe fatigue, gastrointestinal issues, and insomnia. After years of consulting various doctors and psychologists, I was eventually told that my chronic stress and anxiety were compounding, and my mental and emotional struggles were manifesting physically. In 2017, I enrolled in a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) 8-week course through Cambridge Health Alliance in Massachusetts. This experience planted the seed for my journey into holistic health and wellness practices. I was introduced to meditation, breathwork, yoga, and the profound practice of body scans. Juan, my instructor, would remind us during meditation, “Your mind will think, that’s what they do. But when you notice it drift, just gently bring it back to your body. Notice how your thoughts enter, and then notice how they exit. You can always come back to your breath.”

I love my mind for what it allows me to accomplish, but some days the internal dialogue and noise are unbearable. Sometimes I control it, and other times it controls me. Using mindfulness techniques like following my breath in and out allows me the space to notice, explore, and be gentle with that noise. In 2019, I enrolled in a 300+ hour Yoga Teacher Training to further explore techniques to quiet my mind and internal noise. Initially, I had no intention of teaching, but I began guiding my friends and family through sequences and was inspired by how great their minds and bodies felt after class. During my training, many of my teachers used Tingshas (small cymbals used in prayer and rituals by Tibetan Buddhist practitioners) to start and end class. Intrigued by the way their sound guided me back to my body, I decided to incorporate them into my classes, sparking a curiosity about how sound and vibration could complement my other mindfulness practices.

Fast forward to today, and I now find myself guiding hundreds of individuals from my local community and beyond through in-person and virtual sound bath meditations, yoga classes, and coaching sessions.

Mindful Modern Living emerged from my years of connecting with people from around the world and my personal journey to find strength, balance, and peace amidst internal turmoil. While each of us must do the inner work ourselves, we don’t have to face it alone. Mindful Modern Living is a place to come together as a community to share our experiences, learn through storytelling, celebrate our achievements, and support one another through challenges. Through our personalized classes, workshops, retreats, and socializing events, we create a nurturing environment where individuals can pursue healthier, more balanced, and purpose-driven lives. With a unique blend of sound healing, yoga, and wellness coaching, I am dedicated to supporting clients on their journey to well-being.

Great, so let’s talk business. Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
What sets Mindful Modern Living apart is our unique blend of sound healing, yoga, and wellness coaching, all supported by a strong community focus. We pride ourselves on creating a nurturing environment where individuals can deeply explore the benefits of these practices on their mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. Our offerings are meticulously designed to support clients in cultivating healthier, more balanced, and purpose-driven lives.

We specialize in coaching services that help individuals navigate life’s complexities with personalized guidance and strategies to manage stress, set meaningful goals, and foster balance and purpose. Our private and group sound healing sessions harness the power of sound and vibrations to reduce stress and anxiety, promote emotional healing, and enhance overall well-being. Additionally, our structured classes and workshops empower participants with the knowledge and practices to improve their emotional and physical wellness in their daily lives.

Our classes bring people together, providing the support they need as they move through their individualized journeys, ensuring they never have to face their challenges alone.

Through our personalized approach and unwavering dedication to holistic well-being, we help our clients achieve a sense of peace, balance, and strength amidst the noise of everyday life. At Mindful Modern Living, we believe that exceptional customer service is an integral part of the entire customer journey, and we strive to deliver a superior customer experience at every interaction.

So, before we go, how can our readers or others connect or collaborate with you? How can they support you?
I offer individual and group sessions at my studio in Mt. Adams, as well as virtually or in clients’ homes, for all of my services including coaching, sound healing, and yoga. Each week, I host public sound bath meditations, and you can register for these sessions by visiting my website, www.mindfulmodernliving.com. If you are interested in booking a private session, please reach out to me directly.

For businesses and companies nationwide, I bring wellness programming on-site to employees, fostering a healthier and more balanced work environment. Beyond personal and corporate sessions, I also offer free resources for those seeking a brief pause during their day. Follow me on Instagram or visit my YouTube channel to experience bite-sized sound bath meditations designed for stress reduction. These 5-10 minute sessions are perfect for taking a quick break to breathe deeply, relax, and center your mind, promoting focus and peace throughout your day.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.mindfulmodernliving.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfulmodernliving/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindfulmodernliving
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@mindfulmodernliving

Image Credits
Photos by Darbie Pond, darbie.org