The Butterfly Effect
EXPLORE
THE BUTTERFLY JOURNAL
Guides, insights, and recipes to help you rise stronger - blending neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and soul-nourishing food.
BEST OF
RESILIENT MINDS
NOURISHED BODIES
FUTURE & INDEPENDENCE
Science-backed strategies to help teens and parents build confidence, focus, and emotional strength – nurturing skills that lasts for a lifetime.
Simple, nourishing recipes and wellness rituals designed for both teens and parents – from brain-fueling snack to balanced family meals that support resilience, growth, and health at every age.
Guidance for life's most important transitions – from middle school to college and beyond – giving families the clarity, balance, and confidence to thrive with independence.
CURATED
INSIGHTS
Raising a teen today is more complex than ever. But the truth is, confidence, focus, and resilience aren’t just personality traits — they’re skills. And the good news? Skills can be taught. Here’s how to give your teen the emotional intelligence advantage that will last a lifetime.
ABOUT LIVIA
Lívia Medvid is the founder of The Butterfly Effect, a framework blending neuroscience, nutrition, and emotional intelligence to guide families through life’s most important transitions.
With advanced studies at Harvard, Yale, and Cambridge — and nearly two decades as a Le Cordon Bleu chef — Lívia shows how science and nourishment work together to create lasting transformation.
As a mother of two girls (ages 8 and 14), she understands the challenges parents face firsthand. Her mission is clear: help kids rise with confidence and independence — and guide parents to lead with clarity, strength, and intention.
Discover the Right Path for Your Family
Three ways to begin the journey – each designed to guide growth with intention and awarness.
Coaching & Mentorship
Private, tailored sessions blending neuroscience, nutrition, and emotional intelligence to help your teen or young adult grow with clarity, confidence, and resilience.
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Group Workshops
Science-backed, interactive workshops for schools and communities that build emotional intelligence, strengthen friendships, and foster leadership during life’s most important transitions.
Speaking Engagements
Inspiring, transformative talks for schools, organizations, and events — equipping parents and students with tools to thrive through change with balance, purpose, and strength.
Let's Begin the Transformation Together
Every family's journey is unique.
Share a little about your teen or young adult, and I'll personally reach out to explore how The Butterfly Effect can guide and support your family.
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