
Fellow Traveler
Not Guru
The Story
For 40+ years, I was the good one.
Good son. Good Mormon. Good missionary. Good husband. Good teacher. Good employee.
I followed rules. Met expectations. Kept everyone comfortable.
Until it fell apart.
Affair. Divorce. Leaving the church. Realizing I had no idea who I was beneath all that performance.
The messy years that followed became my reclamation.
That journey led me here.
What I Bring
20 years guiding transformation (former 5th grade teacher, gifted education)
Lived experience (recovering people-pleaser in the middle of my own reclamation)
Certified training (Immersive Coach, Guided Meditation Facilitator)
What I'm Recovering From
It's been a long road, and I hope to help you get there sooner!
- Mormonism (40+ years religious performance)
- Nice Guy Syndrome (chronic people-pleasing, conflict avoidance)
- Approval addiction (building life around others' expectations)
- Performative identity (being who I thought I should be)
If any of these resonate, you're in the right place.
The Honest Truth
I'm spread thin. I struggle in my marriage. I'm still learning boundaries.
I share this not to undermine credibility, but to offer honesty.
This work isn't about having it all figured out. It's about willingness to see patterns, unhook from what's held you back, and practice living authentically.
Looking for a guru with all the answers? I'm not your person. Move on.
Looking for a fellow traveler who knows the terrain? Let's talk.
Current Life
I'm winding down EVERYTHING to focus on this passion...
- Piano tuner (maintaining perfect pitch while reclaiming imperfect authenticity)
- Property caretaker for mountain estates
- Winding down real estate to focus on this work
- Based in Midway, Utah—5 minutes from Wasatch resorts
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