Mastermind: Workplace Wellness That Works

09/15/2025

Did you know mental health care isn’t just kind, it’s also smart business?

We’re grateful for new data from the 2025 Workplace Trends Report, which shows that when employers invest in comprehensive mental health benefits, the returns are real:

✨ 13% higher productivity
✨ 17% better engagement
✨ 10% greater ROI

At Mastermind, we believe that caring for the mind is caring for the whole person—and when workplaces nurture mental well-being, everyone thrives. 🧠💜

Here’s to building cultures where mindfulness, resilience, and compassion aren’t just buzzwords, but everyday practices that support both people and performance.

09/09/2025

Recently, during our Movement for Brain Health seminar, participants shared glowing feedback about Jennifer Ventrelle, co-author of The MIND Diet and a trusted voice in the prevention of cognitive decline. One attendee told us:

“Jennifer was fantastic. She was engaging and really gave me tools to help with movement in my day. She was encouraging and peaceful.”

Jennifer’s work reminds us that nourishing the brain isn’t just about what’s on our plate—it’s about how we move, connect, and care for ourselves each day.

We’re grateful for her partnership and for the opportunity to continue weaving nutrition into the broader recipe for brain vitality. 🧠💜

Learn more about our approach to nutrition + mindfulness here: mastermindmeditate.com/nutrition

09/04/2025

The landmark U.S. POINTER study just confirmed what many of us have hoped: a structured blend of lifestyle “ingredients” can measurably protect brain function in older adults at risk for cognitive decline.

The Results: Everyone improved — but participants following the structured “recipe” experienced greater cognitive benefits than those on a self-guided path.

🧠 The Brain Health Recipe includes:
- Physical Exercise: 30–35 min aerobic 4x/week + strength & flexibility 2x/week
- MIND Diet Eating Pattern: leafy greens, berries, nuts, EVOO, fish, whole grains, low sugar & saturated fat
- Cognitive & Social Exercise: new learning 3x/week + regular stimulating conversations
- Regular Health Monitoring: tracking blood pressure, weight, labs, and partnering with your doctor

We’re grateful to for amplifying this groundbreaking research and to for showing how nutrition fits into the bigger brain-health picture.

At Mastermind, we see mindfulness and stress resilience practices as a natural complement to this recipe — calming the nervous system, strengthening attention, and helping us sustain the daily choices that protect our most precious resource: the brain.

Consistency is the secret sauce. Start with one or two ingredients today — and remember, every mindful choice matters. 💜

08/29/2025

My TEDxAddison talk just dropped on a surprising link: smartphones & declining birthrates.

As a neuroscientist and mindfulness teacher, I explore how tech impacts our brains, our relationships … and maybe even our future.

Let’s talk dopamine, connection and digital balance.

Watch the full TEDxAddison Women talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YEHFmcx7o8

NOTE FROM TED: This talk only represents the speaker’s personal views and understanding of technology use, the brain, and birth rates. Claims about screen ti...

08/13/2025

Loved hearing this from our friends at @ after a recent 20-minute mindfulness break with our facilitator, Kevin Parker ():

"Taking a break for yourself helps us a lot to reset and concentrate better. Mastermind’s techniques and advice are great!"

Just a few minutes can make a big difference.