Why Did This Happen to Me?
In 2015, I lost my beloved wife in a tragic accident. I coped with one of the few tools available to me at the time: alcohol. Suddenly, I had the incredible responsibility of raising two children alone.
With a baby bottle in one hand and a whiskey bottle in the other, I could only ask, “Why did this happen to me?”
At the time, I was a firefighter and relied heavily on my chosen family at the fire station. I was incredibly grateful to have a career I loved. It served as a way to funnel my pain and anger. I fought fires as if they were my own demons.
A year after my wife passed, I sustained a career-ending injury. In a minute, my career as a firefighter smoldered into ash. Everything I loved was gone, and alcoholism had taken its place.
Again, I asked, “Why did this happen to me?”
Healing from the Ashes
In my desperation, I sought out a medium. I desired to be a good father to my children, a good companion for my own heart, and to trust and love again. I needed answers.
I was skeptical, but I met the medium and discovered a whole new world. I learned that there are answers to life’s questions. Wisdom, peace, and understanding were on the other side of the veil---just beyond my conscious mind.
On that day, my perspective was changed forever. I knew that I had found a path to healing that included true, sustainable, long-term healing.
A new journey began. My traumas guided me back to my true self, soul, values, strength, power, wisdom, and sobriety. I found my love and passion for helping others suffering from their own stories and tragedies.
“I am not what happened to me, I am
what I chose to become.”
- Carl Jung
Understanding Your Values
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Spiritual Coaching
If you have challenges or struggles in life and want to understand, spiritual coaching might be right for you. You do not need to be spiritual. You do not need to have a devoted faith. I invite you to show up just as I did; wounded, lost, frustrated, broken, and skeptical. Learn more about finding healing and harmony through spiritual coaching.
Experience & Certifications
Spiritual Coaching
John is a spiritual coach who is trained in moving clients through significant life transitions and
holds the following training and certifications:
IPEC Core Energy Life Coach and COR.E Dynamics™ Transition Specialist
CPC (Certified Professional Coach)
ELI-MP (Energy Leadership Index– Master Practitioner)
CTDS (Coach Transition Dynamics Specialist)
Past Life Soul Regression Therapy
John is a certified Past Life Soul Regression therapist. He studied with Dr. Linda Backman, founder of The Raven Heart Center, who trained directly with Dr. Michael Newton, who is considered to be the grandfather of past life regression therapy.
Shamanic Medicine & Pranic Healing
John walked a Shamanic medicine wheel with Stephen Feely, Pampamesayok Shaman School. Feely belongs to a lineage of teaching originating from the Shamans of Peru. These teachings are based on the foundational teachings of Alberto Villodo’s school, The Four Winds. John also studied under Dr. Kenenth Williams to become a Pranic Healer.
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purpose in life. Schedule a free, 30-minute consultation call today and begin your journey of understanding.