Stephen Whalen: "How Travel & Nature Helped Me Move Through Divorce"| EP 14

Stephen Whalen is a transformational life Coach, meditation facilitator and strength and conditioning coach with over 10 years of experience working with world-class coaches, athletes, sports psychologists, teachers and healers.

His own personal journey began with his aspiration to play professional baseball. After numerous injuries, he came to a point where he had to hang up the gloves for good, and open himself up to a new chapter.

He quickly found a passion for the field of coaching, specifically within the realm of strength and conditioning and ended up transitioning into guiding world-class athletes through his programs.

Stephen came to a point where in his own words he had it all: He had the wife, the dogs, the cars, the house, the friends and yet, he shares that he was miserable without any understanding why he was feeling this way.

This break-down moment forced Stephen on a path where he had to begin to open the door to the emotional basement he had locked away long ago

On his path to healing he ended up working with therapists and spiritual mentors and yet, some of his most profound shifts occurred during his extensive travels around the world. Being immersed with nature and frequently embarking on multi-day treks, Stephen found his way back to himself. And it was there, where his next mission was birthed: thrive coaching – This movement combines coaching with adventure and Stephen now guides men through transformational adventure retreats where he guides them back to themselves fostering a deep sense clarity and connection

Stephen and I connected just days just before this interview where we spoke deeply about our personal journeys. Both of us experienced massive healing through coaching and travel, and I knew this would be a powerful access point for us to come together.

Beyond our personal explorations, Stephen and I transitioned into speaking about men's work, specially relational men's work, something he is learning at the moment through his work with John Wineland, a teacher that I personally learned a lot from. Coupled with many laughs, heartfelt shares and deep insights, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

Within this conversation, Stephen and I go into following topics:

• Stephen's journey into strength & conditioning
• The value of operating from a beginner's mind
• Why it's important to cultivate confidence over our physicality
• Stephen's break-down moment, ultimately leading to him navigating divorce
• The causes that led to his relationship breaking down & what he learned in the process
• Stephen's personal journey into healing through therapy & traveling
• His work of supporting men through adventure and coaching
• Stephen's journey into men's work & the value he received from working with John Wineland

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