Celebration of Awesomeness

08/19/2025

Most men I work with don’t realize how starved they are for real, non-s*xual touch.

One of my clients put it this way:
“There’s a gap: no touch, or only s*xual touch. You helped me see everything in between—and how much I need that to heal.”

This gap is real.
We’re told to toughen up.
We’re told hugs are awkward.
We’re told the only safe outlet for touch is s*x.
But human beings need safe, healing, physical connection. Long hugs. A hand on the shoulder. Brotherhood that says, you’re not alone.
For many men, reclaiming this simple truth becomes a turning point in their healing journey.

Question for you:
When was the last time you experienced physical connection that felt safe, nourishing, and healing—not s*xual, not transactional—just human?

06/09/2025

Something’s weighing you down.

Maybe it’s the stress you don’t talk about.
The shame you’ve buried.
The silence. The addiction. The guilt.
The pressure to hold it all together.

What if it’s time to cut the anchor?

COA 2025: Cut the Anchor
September 11–14 | Brownsburg, Indiana

This is a retreat for men who are ready to stop pretending and start living with depth, freedom, and truth.

✔️ 3 nights in a stunning log cabin
✔️ Home-cooked meals, firepit conversations, and real brotherhood
✔️ Ice baths, yoga, and breathwork to reconnect with your body
✔️ Spiritually grounded sessions to reconnect with your soul

Featured sessions include:

Unchained: A Panel on P**n and Sexual Struggle
The Tyranny of “Should”
Making Peace with God
The Art of Forgetfulness
Aligning with Your True Self
Early bird registration is open now: $525 (until July 1)
Only 20 spots available.

Register now → https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfavVDY-wl7_TfJJSEej0XcTCclDTeFEx9Y_NMmlksc6cDv_Q/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=113276131558419406850

If this stirs something in you… don’t ignore it.
Text me at 317.603.0886 with any questions.

Want more information? check out https://celebrationofawesomeness.com/september-2025-cut-the-anchor/

09/26/2024

This is one of the most transformational things I do all year. I have only a few spots for men who are courageous enough to join me.

09/10/2024

On Friday, 31 men from 5 states converge for the weekend to drop the mask, be real, grow and serve together for the 7th annual Celebration of Awesomeness.

We will cold plunge, do breath work, cook, eat, pray, play, and learn from 6 presenters on Conscious Communication.

It is one of the most remarkable things I get to experience every year. A man without a tribe is missing something IMO.

Even though I founded this, it is so much bigger than me. It is a community of men devoted to grow and serve together. I couldnt be more honored to be in their midst.

Tyler Martin Byron Marksberry Tim Lancaster you have been at my side from day one...Your friendship and leadership....so grateful.

Ken Caselden you made last year so much more awesome than I could have imagined. So happy to have you serve as a co-facilitator.

Bret Maynard Thank you for being a team leader this year. Team Red will be a pretty special circle because of you.

(who isnt on facebook) is my brother from a previous life and I deeply love seeing him step into a leadership role this year.

Bart Leonard and Brock England you are two of my favorite people. Thank you so much for doing the work to make COA more fun with an epic survivor style experience this year.

Michael Alford I am so grateful you agreed to speak on sacred s*xuality this year. We all have so much to learn from you.

Patricia Russo Thank you so much for being willing to zoom into our men's group this year to answer our questions regarding male/female communication. You are the first woman ever to attend COA (virtually) and I am positive your wisdom and experience is much needed for us men.

06/05/2024

Who do you trust more...someone who has read about something in a book or someone who had to learn it to survive?

Education isnt always in a degree.

I was reminded of this when I met with an incredibly smart and successful (makes over a million a year) client this week. Both his parents are prominent psychologists. It was our first meeting. He came to session with a fair dose of healthy skepticism.

At the end of our session, his smile told me there was a new hope in him, that some shame had lifted as he stood a little taller. He said after years of therapy I wanted to try this, and I am glad I did. "You are really good."

After thanking him and telling him how excited I am for the life he is going to get to live, I reflected, "You know, I had to learn this in order to live."

12/28/2023

If you knew you were truly loved and lovable, how might your life change?

I know for me, I would be more fearless. I would take more risks, play more, be less in my head and more in the moment. I would never numb out even with sweets (the last hold out of my addiction).

I have done a lot of work in this area for sure. I use to hate myself. I was terrified that if you know me you would hate me the way I did...so I hid and pretended to be someone I wasnt. When I did get approval I knew I didnt deserve it because that wasnt even the real me.

Today, is so much different. I have learned to see the value in my "flaws" and have healed tremendously from that feeling of "not enough." There is more work to do. Always. Yet, so much progress has been made.

If you have seen yourself in these words, like or comment. I would love to know I am not alone in this.

If you are hurting right now behind the mask, know there is a way out...to feel truly loved and lovable.

08/12/2023

With the retreat in just 2 weeks, I am thrilled to have 25 men committed to doing the work.

I pray for healing, for laughter, for connection and transformation.

07/20/2023

What is the Celebration of Awesomeness?

06/30/2023

I binge listened to 4 episodes of this podcast in just one week. So good. If you are a spirit lead person, I can’t recommend it enough.

Patricia Russo has done a great job of finding fascinating people and creating an intimate space of deep connection.

Being asked to be on it was a great honor…especially as the first man.
I literally wept the entire time. Truly a sacred moment and experience.

Check it out :

‎Show Whole Healed Holy, Ep A Superior Man is A Spiritual Man with David Cunningham - Jun 26, 2023

04/18/2023

Perfectionism is just an illusion.

In coaching, I have the same conversation with clients day after day where they try to convince me they are. perfectionists. After just a few minutes, They realize that they are someone that has very high standards in some areas but almost ignore others.

And that just makes them human. Welcome to the human race.