Guiding Beliefs for Change

Seek the Sacred. Find Purpose. Sobriety Follows.

Recovery is a journey of heroic transformation that must draw upon the Sacred.

I help create the conditions for those powerful Aha Moments—the sparks of transformation. While advice may comfort us with a sense of security, it’s the stirring of the Sacred that truly ignites these pivotal epiphanies. In these moments of clarity, real, lasting change takes root.

Together, we can defy a spiritually starved culture. I’m here to guide you on a heroic journey of spiritual alchemy—dissolving guilt and shame, releasing toxic influences, and trading self-pity and self-importance for service and gratitude. You’ll discover how to let go of self-defeating habits, cultivate genuine community, and reconnect with your highest values.

Through prayer, meditation, Jungian thought, and the forgotten wisdom traditions, we defy modern ego-centric materialism, turning pain into strength and isolation into sacred connection. This isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach with strict guidelines—it’s flexibility and empowerment, with every step actionable. No dogma, no labels—just your path, your way.

If you’ve ever felt trapped in the endless cycle of failed attempts, guilt, and despair, I’ve been there too.

I personally know the pain of relapsing time and time again and the heartbreak of slipping after years of sobriety. Life has a way of testing us—through grief, career setbacks, global pandemics, and the kind of challenges that leave us feeling hopeless and lost. But even if you’ve stumbled, even if you feel like you’re starting over, there’s still hope.

At 25, I woke up from a blackout in jail and realized something had to change. That dark moment became the spark that ignited a life-altering decision: I was done. Now, 20 years later, I see that sobriety wasn’t just a choice I made once—it was the start of a lifelong journey.

But the path hasn’t been a straight line. I know what it’s like to build years of sobriety, only to be knocked off course by overwhelming life circumstances. After my mother passed away, my business collapsed, and the isolation of the COVID lockdowns set in, I faltered. If you’ve faced moments where the weight of the world feels unbearable, know you’re not alone—you’re in good company here.

Through every setback, I’ve discovered that sobriety is about more than just stopping harmful behaviors. It’s about rebuilding your life from the ground up, transforming chaos into order, and reconnecting with something bigger than yourself. It’s about discovering purpose, creating structure, and allowing that structure to support a deeper, more meaningful life. From these lessons, Sacred Sobriety was born—a way to guide others through the struggles I know all too well.

And this journey goes beyond simply quitting old habits—it’s about plunging into the depths of your psyche. For those willing to go deep, I offer tools to help you confront the darkest corners of your subconscious—what I call the Hell’s Basement Ritual. It’s not easy work. You’ll face chaos, fear, and pain head-on, but it’s in that daring exploration where true freedom begins.

This profound inner work aligns seamlessly with the core values of Sacred Sobriety, guiding you to transform hidden wounds into sources of insight, resilience, and spiritual strength (“spiritual alchemy”). By embracing these shadows rather than avoiding them, you take a crucial step toward authentic self-integration and deeper connection with the Sacred.

Your journey doesn’t have to be perfect—it just has to begin. I’ve walked through the dark depths of addiction, the loneliness of emergency rooms, the cold confines of county jails, and moments where hope seemed out of reach. But I’ve learned that no matter how impossible life feels, the path forward is always there, waiting for you to take the first step.

Through all of it, one truth became undeniable:

Suffering doesn’t define us—it shapes us.

True character is forged in the fires of struggle, not born from intelligence or ease. The resilience, empathy, and strength we gain from facing hardship are gifts that can carry us forward—if we allow them to.

As I look back, I see now that my recovery was guided by three principles:

Never giving up on myself, even when the road seemed impossible.
Intuitively seeking the Sacred, trusting that something greater was guiding me, even when I couldn’t see it.
Asking for help, because sometimes the only way out of the darkness is to reach for someone else’s light.

These principles not only helped me stay sober but also gave me the foundation to build a life of purpose, clarity, and peace. They’re at the heart of Sacred Sobriety, and they’ve become the pillars of what I now teach to others seeking freedom from problem drinking and addiction.

Along the way, I’ve uncovered key insights that have the power to break the chains of problem drinking and addiction and guide you toward a life of spiritual connection and freedom.

Here are five insights I’ve learned through my own journey, and I hope they will serve as a guide for yours…

My Perspective on Recovery

1. Guilt, shame, & rehashing our “defects” keep us sick.

“You’re only as sick as your secrets.” But it’s not the secrets themselves that harm us—it’s the guilt and shame we carry about them. These emotions become heavy chains, anchoring us in a cycle of self-punishment and disconnection.

Recovery programs like AA often focus on cataloging our defects of character, but rehashing our “sins” repeatedly can keep us stuck. When guilt and shame are constantly revisited, they stop being tools for growth and become barriers to healing. Instead of empowering us to move forward, this focus reinforces feelings of unworthiness and failure.

Breaking Free from the Chains of Shame

Years of accumulated guilt—whether personal, generational, or societal—can block our path to healing. People like us often carry an especially heavy load of shame, far beyond what most people experience. This burden can perpetuate cycles of sickness unless addressed with compassion and a shift in focus.

Relapsing isn’t shameful, and it isn’t a sign of failure. It’s starting over with experience. Instead of seeing a slip as a loss, it should be recognized as a learning opportunity. Recovery is not about hierarchies or judgment—it’s about humility, growth, and healing.

The Way Forward

A compassionate recovery program should guide us to:

Release Guilt: Acknowledge mistakes without letting them define us.
Shift Focus: Instead of obsessing over defects, focus on strengths and progress.
Redefine Relapse: View setbacks as part of the journey, not the end of it.
Foster Connection: Break cycles of shame by seeking understanding and support.

True healing comes from letting go—not by rehashing every wrong but by moving toward forgiveness and growth. Guilt and shame thrive in isolation, but compassion and connection pave the way to spiritual freedom.

2. This is a heroic act of self-discovery & spiritual alchemy.

Heroic Journey: Sobriety often requires courage, resilience, and a willingness to face one’s inner demons, much like the hero’s journey in mythology. Choosing sobriety means stepping into the unknown, confronting pain and vulnerability, and committing to a path of transformation despite the challenges.
Defiance Against Odds: In a world where addiction thrives on societal pressures, escapism, and disconnection, choosing sobriety is an act of defiance. It asserts one’s autonomy and determination to reclaim agency over life.
Transformation of Pain: Alchemy is about transforming base elements into gold, symbolizing the process of turning suffering and chaos into wisdom and growth. Sobriety offers an opportunity to take the pain, shame, and isolation of addiction and transmute it into strength, clarity, and spiritual insight.
Reconnection with the Sacred: Many find sobriety to be a spiritual awakening, reconnecting with a higher power, the universe, or their inner divinity. It’s about healing the soul and realigning with one’s true, eternal essence.

3. Removing people (spiritual sanitization) is required.

Like a spiritual surgery, recovery requires sanitizing your environment and removing toxic influences to allow for true healing. This means some of your drinking buddies have to go, and you may have to love an abusive family member from a distance. I merely bring this up, but will never insist.

Addiction is a wound—one that cannot heal if it’s constantly exposed to infection. The people, places, and habits in our lives often act as the bacteria that reinfects us, no matter how much work we put into healing. Clearing these influences—sanitizing the wound—is not just necessary; it’s transformative.

But let’s be honest: this is one of the hardest parts of recovery, requiring unwavering accountability and support to see it through. The challenge deepens when we zoom out and recognize that the culture around us is just as toxic. Modern society, drenched in hedonism and materialism, leaves us spiritually starving. Unlike the ancients, who embraced a deep connection to nature, the Sacred, and the spiritual energies that nourished their souls, we’ve lost touch with what it means to be fully human.

Recovery is more than a personal journey—it’s a cultural rebellion. It’s about consciously sanitizing the wound by removing toxic influences in your immediate environment while also rejecting the spiritual void of modern culture. This dual cleansing process is undeniably challenging, but with the right accountability, guidance, and support, it becomes possible.

4. Self-Importance & playing the victim is a problem.

“I’m not playing the victim, I just complain sometimes. If people would just act right…”

But here’s the truth: if you complain about traffic, coworkers, family, or politics, you are playing the victim. Why? Because you’re expecting the world to go the way you want it to. That’s not strength—it’s selfishness disguised as frustration.

These habits—self-importance and victimhood—are forms of narcissism. They’re at the root of our spiritual struggles and addiction. When life is all about “me,” whether through inflated ego or constant complaints, we lose connection to others and the Sacred. This self-centered mindset traps us in isolation and fuels unhappiness.

How Narcissism Fuels Addiction

Addiction thrives when we focus only on ourselves. People with inflated egos may use substances to maintain their image or escape feelings of inadequacy. Those stuck in victimhood often turn to addiction as a way to cope with life’s challenges. Both attitudes keep us from taking responsibility and finding real solutions.

Why This Hurts Society

This “me first” attitude isn’t just a personal problem—it’s tearing society apart. When we’re all focused on our own grievances, it’s hard to connect with others or build community. The result? More loneliness, more addiction, and more spiritual emptiness.

The Antidote: Service and Gratitude

The way out is simple but powerful: care for others. Acts of service and daily gratitude can shift your focus from what you don’t have to what you can give. Helping others creates connection, purpose, and fulfillment—the keys to lasting recovery and a better life.

When you let go of self-importance and stop playing the victim, you open the door to real healing. Recovery becomes a path to reconnect with yourself, others, and the Sacred, creating a life full of purpose and joy.

5. There is REAL POWER in prayer & meditation.

It’s a proactive, empowering journey of healing and self-discovery. While we may be powerless over people, places, and things, our spiritual connection empowers us. We may control nothing, but we influence everything. Let’s choose to have a positive influence.

What Makes This Approach Different?

My approach to recovery will attune your senses to the Sacred, where real power resides. Together, we learn to let go and allow the Universe/God/Source to create the change. The wisdom traditions guide us along the way.

Aha Moments: Where True Change Begins

I help create the conditions for those powerful “Aha Moments” that spark genuine transformation. While listening to advice can feel reassuring—offering the comfort of security—it’s the stirrings of the Sacred that truly ignite these pivotal epiphanies. And it’s in those moments of sudden clarity that real, lasting change begins to take root.

We don’t change; we get changed.

We don’t heal; we get healed. I will help you grasp this subtle yet profound idea.

Most recovery programs and coaching rely on the same mainstream treatments that often emphasize discipline and control, sometimes evoking shame—an approach that seems at odds with the medical disease model of addiction.

So which is it: is addiction a disease, or do we just need more discipline?

You’re told that you’re powerless, that you must conform to a rigid set of steps, and that healing only comes after hitting rock bottom. But recovery isn’t about punishment.

It’s about healing, empowerment, and the integration of all aspects of yourself, including those you may have rejected or suppressed.

And here’s the key difference in this approach:

Put simply, you’ll walk away with clear marching orders—actions to take. We focus on making things happen, not just indulging in mental or emotional ‘check-ins.’
You’ll never leave our sessions empty-handed. Every session delivers dynamic breakthroughs, because otherwise, what’s the point?

Here’s what makes this approach truly unique:

Clarity, Not Shame: Instead of shaming you, we focus on helping you see your strengths, struggles, and what drives you. Real recovery starts with humility—accepting our limits and leaning on a higher power for support and healing.
Facing Your Shadow: Addiction often hides pain or unresolved issues. Using Carl Jung’s idea of shadow work, we’ll explore the parts of yourself you’ve avoided, turning that trapped energy into personal growth and inner peace.
Connection, Not Isolation: Addiction isolates; recovery connects. By reconnecting with yourself, others, and the Sacred, you’ll find the wholeness and strength to break free.

Wisdom Traditions & Adjacent Wisdom

After 20 years in recovery, I’ve learned that traditional methods don’t always address the deeper issues behind addiction. That’s why this approach blends ancient spiritual practices, modern science, and deeper insights I call Adjacent Wisdom.

From mindfulness and Stoicism to shamanism, Jungian psychology, and energy work, this holistic method looks beyond just quitting. It’s about transforming your mind, body, and spirit. By exploring meditation, subconscious healing, and balancing your energy, you’ll uncover the root causes of addiction and nurture every part of yourself.

Recovery isn’t about rigid rules—it’s a personal journey of growth, self-discovery, and reconnecting with your true self. Let’s redefine what recovery can be and build a life that celebrates your wholeness.

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