Mindful Mantis — health and wellbeing coaching

Health & Wellbeing · Mindfulness · Coaching

A simple way to step out
of overload — and back
into clarity.

Slow down — without falling behind. A guided reset to help you think clearly, feel grounded, and move forward with intention — without stepping away from your life.

For high-functioning humans navigating stress, transition, or overload.

What This Actually Is

No prior experience with coaching needed

This is health and well-being coaching — grounded in how your brain, mind, and body actually work.

It’s a client-centered process, which means we start with you — your goals, your patterns, your current reality — not a fixed program or advice to follow.

Together, we explore what’s getting in the way, what’s already working, and what small, realistic shifts can move you forward.

This approach is rooted in neuroscience and behavior change — supporting your ability to think clearly, regulate your system, and build momentum in a way that fits your life.

Not pressure. Not performance.
Not another system to keep up with.

Instead, we work with your system — so change feels sustainable, not forced.

Because lasting change doesn’t come from pushing harder — it comes from understanding how you’re wired, and working with it.

Three systems,
one practice.

Recovery

  • Nervous system regulation
  • Sleep cycles
  • Stress physiology

Nutrition

  • Cellular energy
  • Metabolic processes
  • Biological fuel

Mindful Awareness

  • Vagus nerve activation
  • Breath regulation
  • Brain-body signaling

All three influence biological feedback systems. The infinity of recovery, nutrition, and awareness working together — your body's own intelligence, observed and supported.

Spring Reset

A simple way to step out of overload and back into clarity.

Spring 2026

The Reset Session

Virtual 1:1 · 30 minutes

Feeling overloaded — but not sure where to start? These short, grounded sessions give you a space to slow things down and get clear again.

  • Recovery & nervous system regulation
  • Nutrition & cellular energy
  • Mindful awareness & breath

Simple. Grounded. Coaching. No pressure. No long-term commitment.

$85

Single reset session

$300

4-session reset pack

Ashlie Kennedy works at the intersection of presence, perception, and pattern recognition.

With a background spanning human behavior, performance, and visual storytelling, she helps people slow down enough to see themselves clearly — often for the first time in a long time.

Her approach blends structured coaching with a deep understanding of how the body, mind, and environment interact under stress. Whether in conversation or behind the lens, she’s trained to notice what most people miss — subtle shifts in energy, expression, and attention — and reflect that back in a way that feels accurate, not forced.

Clients often arrive feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or “not quite themselves.” They leave with greater clarity, a steadier internal state, and a version of themselves they can recognize and trust.

She helps people see themselves clearly — then captures that version.

Ashlie Kennedy — Health & Wellbeing Coach and Photographer

Duke University

Trained Health & Wellbeing Coach

St. Petersburg College

Black & White Photography

Straz Performing Arts Center

Performance & Acting

10+ Years

Practicing the art & science of photography, working in professional settings, and with children, adults, and pets

Looking for something more immersive?

Explore the Mantis Experience →

Step out of the noise—and into something more grounded.

A quick message to align on location, timing, and what you’re looking for—then we’ll schedule your session.

Coaching sessions are virtual by video.

Your information is kept private and never shared.