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Why I Love What I Do . . . And Do What I Love
Jill Disser
Certified Meditation Facilitator and Coach
and Your Guide To Living Well
A Note To My Visitors
I have struggled with anxious thoughts throughout my life. From a young age, I was in therapy, but I still didn’t find lasting relief from my worries and fears. Then, in May 2019, I was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer—a life-altering moment. Anxiety and fear became an overwhelming force in my life.
Let me explain how I discovered a way out of being controlled by anxiety. At the encouragement of a nurse navigator, I joined a meditation support group. This experience opened the door to mindfulness, which became a powerful tool in my healing and in managing the intense stress of my treatments.
Learning to train my mind to stay in the present moment and not be trapped in endless catastrophic thoughts helped calm my anxiety, improve my sleep, manage my pain, and bring a sense of balance and hope back into my life.
Inspired by my own transformation, I wanted to share the practices I learned that helped me heal emotionally, mentally, and physically.
This work is from my heart. I know the pain of anxiety, but I also know the way through - to be happier, more relaxed, and more optimistic about the future. Helping others find peace, just like I did, is what I’m meant to do.
If something in my story speaks to you, I’d love to hear from you.
You’re not alone—and when you’re ready, I’m here to listen, support, and guide you.
My Vision
My Vision is to create a world where no one feels alone and no one is ruled by the constant cycle of anxious thoughts, fears, or worries - where they can navigate life’s changes - where healing, peace, and clarity are within reach, even in life’s hardest moments.
My Mission
My Mission is to support others through anxiety, fear, and life’s uncertainties with compassionate, innovative, practical, and effective solutions. By quieting racing thoughts, reconnecting to the present moment, and rediscovering inner calm, they will no longer have to walk their path alone.
TESTIMONIALS
Kind Words From The Hearts Of Others
"This group sets the tone for the whole day"
"I'm so glad I attended. This group is utterly amazing--they just swirl in light and love. I can see why the person who recommended me said it sets the tone for the whole day. Jill’s meditation has been a wonderful experience. With her gentle facilitation, I have grown to depend on a positive start to my day, loosening up nighttime stiffness, and feeling welcome in a loving community. My range of motion has improved, along with my mood. It’s comforting to wake up each morning knowing that a kind and welcoming group is waiting with genuine smiles to greet me."
- Tam
"I look forward to our time together every day."
"I appreciate being in your meditation group. I enjoy your meditations and the group of women we have. I had never tried meditation before, so I was a little leery. I didn’t know what to expect, but it has surpassed my expectations. It has helped me with my mental well-being. I look forward to our time together every day. Thank you so much."
- Martha
"I left with a sense of calm and a path ahead."
"Jill has the voice of Mother Earth and guided me straight into myself and led me to open up to my feelings. I have attended her meditations with so much on my mind and left with a sense of calm and a path ahead. Thank you Jill:)))"
- Heather, Certified Trainer & Licensed Life Coach
"My range of motion has improved, along with my mood."
“Jill's meditation has been a wonderful experience. With her gentle facilitation, I have grown to depend on a positive start to my day, to loosening up nighttime stiffness, and to feeling welcome in a loving community. My range of motion has improved, along with my mood. It’s comforting to wake up each morning knowing that a kind and welcoming group is waiting with genuine smiles to greet me.”
- Jack
Your Beating Heart
Centering on the heart is one of the simplest and most profound spiritual practices you can do. It’s a direct way to reconnect with yourself, your intuition, and the peace that’s always waiting beneath the noise.
Living a heart-centered life means shifting from the head to the heart - from constant thinking to intentional feeling. When we tune into our hearts, we access that still, small voice within us - the one that quietly guides us toward clarity and compassion.
In ancient Hindu and Buddhist teachings, the heart chakra is the center of love, compassion, balance, and connection. When this energy center is open and balanced, we feel more in harmony with ourselves and others. We naturally give and receive love more freely.
But this connection isn’t just energetic - it’s also biological. Communication between the heart and brain is a two-way street. Each continuously influences the other. When our heart rhythms are steady and coherent, our thoughts become clearer and calmer. When our heart rhythms are erratic, our thinking tends to become more scattered and reactive.
And here’s something fascinating: our hearts don’t just communicate with our brains - they also communicate with the world around us. You’ve probably noticed how being around someone with a “good vibe” can lift your mood, or how you instinctively sense when someone’s energy feels off. That’s not imagination. Our heart’s electromagnetic field actually interacts with others’ fields. Our heartbeats can subtly sync with those nearby.
During meditation, this synchronization becomes even more harmonious. The heart’s rhythm slows, steadies, and becomes beautifully coherent. Meditation literally helps regulate your heart rate and restore balance.
So, whenever you feel anxious, overwhelmed, or simply off-center, try this gentle heart-centered meditation:
Focus on your heart. Place one or both hands over your chest.
Breathe slowly. Inhale for a count of five or six, then exhale for the same count.
Visualize your breath flowing in and out of your heart. Let it feel soft and steady.
Recall a positive feeling. Perhaps a moment of gratitude, love, or appreciation.
Re-experience that feeling. Let it expand in your chest. Focus on the emotion, not the details of the memory.
Stay here as long as you like, breathing from your heart.
Each time you practice, you strengthen the communication between your heart and brain, training them to work in harmony. Over time, you’ll notice a greater sense of clarity, calm, and emotional balance.
Research from the HeartMath Institute supports this connection - showing that when we focus on the heart, parasympathetic nervous system activity increases. This activates the body’s “rest and restore” response, helping us feel peaceful, centered, and grounded.
Your heart is more than just an organ. It’s a rhythm of wisdom and love that can guide you home to yourself.
Joining one of my support groups or getting one-on-one coaching can help with your anxiety. Also, listening to my Micro Meditations For Anxiety*, Your Beating Heart Micro Meditation Podcast. Three minute meditation will help you to overcome stress, anxiety, and numerous obstacles we face in our lives. You can watch the YouTube video*. And, you can join my live meditation group on meetup.
Focus on your heart as you slow your breath down. Feel your body release. Feel everything soften. Get a sense that the world is slowing down. Focus on what is important. Feel the amazing benefits as you breathe.
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Disclaimer
I understand that by using this website, I will be receiving coaching services from Meditation To Live Well LLC, which are not intended to substitute for professional mental health care or medical care, and are not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any mental health or medical conditions. I also understand that Meditation To Live Well LLC is not acting as a mental health counselor or a medical professional.