Welcome to
I’m Brenda, a mindfulness coach, survivor, and your partner in building resilience. Inside Mindfully Malignant, you’ll find guided meditations, grounding practices, breathwork, and coaching that help reduce stress, calm anxiety, and support healing through real life. Healing is not perfect. It is choosing to pause, breathe, and begin again.
The Story
How Mindfully Malignant
Came Into Being
Hey, I’m Brenda Jean, and my story began with HER-2 Triple Positive Breast Cancer. And life suddenly became a chaos of chemo damage, chronic pain from Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), and endless hospital stays.
I survived ten surgeries, heart failure, and setbacks in life that I once thought were impossible. But through the mud came growth. I turned to both Western medicine and Eastern medicine, chemo saved my life, while meditation, breathwork, and holistic approaches carried me through the darkest nights.
All this while, I was resilient to make every moment of my journey count. I started an online journal that later became Mindfully Malignant, a place to share what I’ve learned. This space is not therapy. It’s physical therapy for your brain and a way to train your mind, reclaim strength, and find peace.
Some call my survival a cancer miracle. I call it mindset, resilience, and compassion in action.
HOPE, Hang On Pain Ends. Don’t should on yourself. Battleback. Mental Gymnastics. Professional Patient.
HOPE, Hang On Pain Ends. Don’t should on yourself. Battleback. Mental Gymnastics. Professional Patient.
Mindfulness tools and practices:
Guidance for Life’s
Hard Days
Blog
Guides, Blogs, And Notes for You From
Brenda’s Heart & Mind
What is Mindfulness Coaching?
Mindfulness coaching is a guided journey into living fully in the moment. It isn’t about forcing perfection or trying to clear your mind of every thought; it’s about learning how to:
› Pause and notice your inner experience, your thoughts, feelings, and breath
› Respond to life with awareness instead of reaction
› Use simple, accessible tools to create clarity, balance, and calm in daily life
Whether you’re brand new to mindfulness or hoping to deepen your practice, my coaching gives you personalized support, accountability, and practical exercises you can weave into your everyday life.
Ready to Begin your Journey?
You may be here to ease stress, improve sleep, sharpen focus, or deepen self-awareness. Whatever your reason, I’ll walk alongside you on this journey. We’ll begin with a free consultation to explore your needs and goals, then set intentions and create a plan that fits your life.
From there, we’ll meet regularly, weekly or biweekly, using simple practices and reflections you can integrate between sessions. Along the way, we’ll check in, adjust as needed, and you’ll receive ongoing support through resources, guided practices, and community connection to help you continue moving forward.
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Your Path to Presence, Peace, and Personal Growth
Frequently asked questions
What is Mindfully Malignant?
Mindfully Malignant is a mindfulness based platform offering guided meditations, coaching, workshops, and practical tools to support stress relief, resilience, and emotional wellbeing through real life challenges.
What types of mindfulness tools do you offer?
You will find guided meditations, breathwork, grounding techniques, body scans, gratitude practices, EFT tapping, and simple thought reframing exercises you can use daily.
What is breathwork at Mindfully Malignant?
Breathwork at Mindfully Malignant uses intentional breathing practices to calm the nervous system, improve focus, and support emotional regulation.
What are grounding techniques at Mindfully Malignant?
Grounding techniques at Mindfully Malignant help you reconnect with the present moment using the senses and body awareness, especially during anxiety or emotional overload.
What is EFT tapping at Mindfully Malignant?
EFT tapping at Mindfully Malignant is a gentle emotional regulation technique that combines focused attention and tapping to help reduce stress and emotional intensity.
What are body scans at Mindfully Malignant?
Body scans at Mindfully Malignant guide awareness through the body to release tension and rebuild a sense of calm and connection.
Testimonials
From the Partners in Mindset
Gina B.
Client
Mindfully Malignant offers a thoughtful and grounded approach to mindfulness that feels clear, accessible, and authentic. The content encourages self-awareness and personal growth without pressure or pretense. Each piece is intentionally crafted to support reflection, balance, and emotional clarity. It’s a meaningful resource for anyone seeking a more honest and integrated mindfulness practice.
Rachel R.
Client
With mindfully malignant, Brenda draws on her experience as an educator, mental health professional, and patient-survivor to offer mindful reminders about calm, wellness, and giving yourself space and permission to simply be and feel–even when it isn’t pretty.
Bob S.
Client
As a caregiver, I often put my own needs last. Mindfully Malignant gave me space to breathe, reset, and care for myself without guilt. The practices are gentle, realistic, and deeply supportive — exactly what I needed during an overwhelming time. I feel more present, calmer, and better able to show up for the person I care for.
Nelson W.
Client
Supporting a friend through illness is emotionally overwhelming, and I didn’t realize how much I was carrying until I found Mindfully Malignant. It helped me slow down, process my feelings, and show up with more compassion and steadiness. This space offered comfort, clarity, and a sense that I wasn’t alone in supporting someone I love.
