I’m known as the “Shadow Work for Sobriety” guy, offering guidance to both the sober curious and those in recovery.
As a result of severing our connection to the Sacred, modern society faces an epidemic of mental health decline. After 20 years of full immersion in recovery, I’ve realized that traditional methods often fail to address addiction’s deeper complexities. That’s why I’ve turned to wisdom traditions, consciousness studies, and modern mysticism.
From mindfulness, Stoicism, and shamanism to quantum physics, chakra-meridian systems, and Jung’s shadow work, this approach expands the boundaries of healing, focusing on transformation as a whole person.
My recovery approach centers on the Jungian Shadow because it:
- Houses repressed guilt, shame, and pain.
- Fuels our self-sabotage.
- Reveals blind spots & uncovers hidden gifts.
- Is a powerful reservoir of unconscious energy.
We offer 1:1 coaching centered on shadow work and the Sacred, alongside a new YouTube channel with an esoteric flair.
Whether you’re really hurting or sober curious we welcome all forms of abstinence and sobriety—here, you will find zero judgment.
Founder & Coach
I’m Chris, and I’m really glad you’re here…
After falling down endlessly, I’ve climbed out of the depths of alcoholism, substance abuse, and homelessness by seeking the Sacred, refusing to give up on myself, and reaching out for help.
Personal Sobriety Journey
- I struggled with AA for 3.5 years, went 7 years without a drink, faced the dark night of the soul, and then rebuilt my sobriety without AA. Today, I have 15 years of collective sobriety.
Respect for AA and Alternatives
- I deeply respect AA for saving my life multiple times and still see its value, yet observe numerous other ways to get sober. Different individuals need different methods.
Adaptability and Inclusiveness
- I encourage flexible approaches, believing no single program fits everyone. While maintaining continuous sobriety without slips is a worthy goal, it can also become an ego trap. We must also acknowledge that luck and life’s circumstances are very real factors in our journeys. Ultimately, inner peace, a selfless, light-hearted ego, and a sense of wholeness are the true measures of success.
Core Values
- Humility, absolute honesty, and mindful living are central to my philosophy. I strive for finding my way back to the Sacred.
Professional & philosophical backgrounds…
My professional journey—from mindfulness coaching to business coaching, and now recovery coaching—reflects a deep-seated belief in human resilience. In fact, my fascination with human potential began early; I was drawn to the work of Tony Robbins at age 12 and have been exploring the idea of human excellence ever since.
While my studies in Consciousness and Psychology at the University of Michigan gave me a strong base of knowledge, it’s the profound darkness I’ve faced in my own life that bears the most fruit as a fellow traveler.
As we face the numerous challenges of a rapidly changing world, my goal is to help individuals tap into the Life Force that flows through us and find meaning and purpose in their lives.
North Star: Humility & Meaning
Philosophically, I’m drawn to the wisdom traditions and modern mysticism. In other words, if I had an advisory panel, it would include Plato, Marcus Aurelius, Carl Jung, Terence McKenna, Alan Watts, Eckhart Tolle, and Iain McGilchrist—and, in a sense, they are always guiding me.
I believe in humility that respects yourself without putting yourself down—rather than talking bad about yourself just to sound humble. I also value honest sharing that’s thoughtful rather than brutal honesty (being a jerk). My focus is on meaningful pursuits, not endless buying or selfish goals.
For me, there’s a sweet spot between feeling thankful for what I have and staying motivated to grow. This balance—between gratitude and ambition—is what I call my spiritual sweet spot.
With AA & Beyond AA
Here’s my deal… Years ago, I struggled to get sober using AA, but finally achieved a long stretch of continuous sobriety in the 12-step program. Then a string of profound events occurred—I lost my coveted sobriety date and, in that process, discovered I could regain sobriety without AA. Some of those unfortunate events included mourning my mother’s death, losing my main source of income, and enduring California’s strict COVID-19 lockdowns that ended the in-person AA meetings I depended on.
My personal COVID experience made me realize I was too dependent on meetings for my sobriety. I didn’t want to be that vulnerable again, so this time I’ve built my sobriety without AA meetings. Still, I do practice a lot of what I learned in AA and have nothing but love for the program—it saved my life more than once, and I enjoy going to a meeting once in a while. I would never tell anyone not to go to AA—I simply believe there are many ways to get and stay sober.
I haven’t discovered a magic cure, but my higher power led me to become a resource for people who don’t have a support system like AA. The tips and insights I share can help anyone seeking to heal. Even those in AA might find something useful in my content.
Flexible Recovery
I’ve found success with Alcoholics Anonymous and also without it. Over the years, I’ve learned that healing and sobriety look different for everyone. In my opinion, sobriety isn’t “one-size-fits-all” and should adapt to the individual. Some people do well in AA; others use different methods or combine various practices.
What truly matters is finding any approach that helps you find inner peace, thriving, and sobriety.
We don’t know everything—the Big Book of AA even acknowledges this. Blind faith should never stop us from trying something that might work. The real test of any path is whether it brings you closer to wholeness (and the Sacred).
Positive Influence
We control nothing, yet we influence everything. Let’s be a positive influence.