About Us
The Evolution from Mindfulness Medic to Mercy And Mayhem
In the beginning, Mindfulness Medic was a creative expression of my personal journey and transformation. As a firefighter paramedic with over a decade of service, I’ve faced immense darkness, hardship, and struggle. This career has a way of reducing everything to ashes if you’re not intentional about how you face it. And for a long time, I wasn't.
In 2020, something shifted. The realization hit me hard: time is fleeting. After witnessing the fragility of life firsthand, I started hearing an incessant whisper that grew louder every day: “I’m running out of time.”
That realization was a spark—a fire that couldn’t be ignored. It pushed me to confront everything in my life that wasn’t aligned with becoming my highest self—a self that’s strong in mind, body, and spirit. I was done running. Done hiding. Done living in a victim story fueled by PTSD, obesity, depression, and self-doubt. It was time to face the chaos head-on.
Through this process, the Six Pillars were born: Gratitude, Presence, Spirituality, Fitness, Family/Tribe, and Financial Freedom. These pillars became the foundation of my journey—not just words or ideals, but actions that kept me grounded in the fire. Each pillar represents an area of life that demands our attention if we’re going to live at our highest potential.
At the time, Mindfulness Medic captured that moment in my evolution. It reflected my focus on discipline, mindfulness, and self-mastery. It was about taking control of the chaos. But the further I walked down this path, the more I realized something deeper: Control is only part of the story.
The storm isn’t just outside of us—it’s within us. The mayhem isn’t just out in the world—it’s in our minds, our hearts, and our lives. It’s the self-doubt, the chaos, and the weight of unresolved pain that lives in all of us. And I’ve learned that controlling the storm is not enough. You have to understand it. You have to walk through it.
This understanding led to something new. Something bigger. Mercy And Mayhem.
Mercy And Mayhem isn’t just a rebrand—it’s an evolution. It’s an acknowledgment of the raw, unpolished reality of growth. Where Mindfulness Medic was about mastering control, Mercy And Mayhem is about embracing the storm. It’s about recognizing that the chaos inside of us doesn’t need to be silenced—it needs to be seen, understood, and ultimately, given mercy.
The Mayhem. It’s the battle inside our own minds. The doubt, the anger, the "not enough" stories we’ve been telling ourselves for too long. It’s the moments of panic and the nights where sleep doesn’t come. It’s the constant buzz of "do more, be more, achieve more" that refuses to go quiet.
The Mercy. This is where the shift happens. It’s the grace we give ourselves when we fall short. The compassion we offer ourselves when things get messy. It’s recognizing that while we’re walking through mayhem, we’re still worthy of love, growth, and self-forgiveness. Mercy is the reminder that you don’t have to be perfect to keep moving forward.
Mercy And Mayhem is a declaration.
It’s a flag planted in the ground that says, "I’m not afraid of the chaos inside me anymore." It’s a reminder that it’s okay to feel lost sometimes, to feel broken, to feel like you’re out of moves—but it’s not okay to stay there. Growth isn’t linear. Healing isn’t pretty. But you don’t have to have it all figured out to keep moving forward.
Our designs, products, and community are physical representations of this message. The apparel you wear isn’t just a shirt—it’s a symbol. A reminder to yourself and anyone who sees it that you’re not running from the mayhem anymore. You’re walking through it. With grace. With grit. With mercy.
Where Mindfulness Medic sought to master discipline and control, Mercy And Mayhem seeks to master acceptance and growth.
This platform isn’t for everyone. It’s for those who fight against the darkness and know the weight of adversity. It’s for those who have heard the voice in their head telling them, "There’s more to life than this." It’s for those who face fear and walk straight into it, knowing that growth lives on the other side of pain.
It’s for those who’ve hit rock bottom but refuse to stay there. For those who have felt rage but learned to reflect. For those who’ve seen the mayhem but also found the mercy. This is for you.
This is for us.
This is the story of the storm. And it’s a story we’re no longer afraid to tell.
Welcome to Mercy And Mayhem.
Stay Mindful. Stay Savage. Keep Rising.
Jason