I Fell For The Trap Most Men Face.
Struggle in silence. Never let them see you sweat.
I built a polished image: the friendly, successful, charismatic guy with the dream job and relationship. But behind that shiny exterior lurked a darker reality—a version of me that deceived, manipulated, and betrayed. The thought of anyone glimpsing the real me felt like the end of everything.
From Breakdown to Breakthrough. This Is My Story.
I grew up in Mississauga, a suburb just outside of Toronto, Canada. From the outside, I had a successful childhood. Lot’s of support and financial stability from my parents, I learned multiple instruments by the time I was 15, played AAA baseball, received B’s in school, and thrived socially with my peer group.
But on the inside, I was in a constant battle against my Anxiety, Tourette’s and OCD, which has brought me to my knees at multiple points in my life. To this day that you are reading this, I still have chronic neck and spine pain due to the aggressive tics I faced for 15 years.
This battle led me to a life of chasing external achievements and validation as a way to mask the deep pain I was in. I wanted to be a normal kid so badly, I thought that if I systematically mastered any skill I touched, I would be accepted and loved as a “normal person” in society.
The Nice Guy Era
On top of all this, I fell into the “People Pleasing” trap and was constantly seeking praise and validation from everyone around me – casting away my power in the pursuit of gaining the love and validation I wasn’t able to give to myself.
By my mid twenties, I built my first music school business, produced bands in my home recording studio, toured internationally as a drum/audio technician, learned photography & filmmaking, started a six figure creative business… just to name a few. My twenties were a never ending cycle of trying to fill the void. This cycle led me into various addictive and toxic behaviours, all in the pursuit of masking the emotional pain I was unwilling to look at within.
In 2021, my life finally caught up to me and came to a crashing halt.
I suffered from bad burnout from working 12-15 hours a day in my videography business, I developed severe OCD episodes that forced me into recovery with a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, I was out of shape and eating mostly highly processed foods, I was drinking 500mg of caffeine a day, I had no close friends, and I was practically non-existent in my long term relationship, causing her so much pain and doubt if I was the man she wanted to spend the rest of her life with. My nervous system was crumbling from the inside out - I hit rock bottom.
This was when I joined my first men's group. Little did I know it would change the trajectory of my entire life.
Once I started opening up about my challenges to other men, I realized that I wasn’t alone. It was the first time in my life that I felt safe opening up about what I was going through, without being met by judgement or criticism. Just a group of men on a journey of becoming the best version of themselves, just like me.
The men's group led to a second men's group, which led to 1 on 1 mentorship, which led to intimacy programs/workshops with my wife, which led to attending men’s retreats, which led to a leadership role for my mentors' retreats, and the list goes on. I became obsessed with Men’s Work.
I was on a path of doing the deep work of confronting my darkest shadows, I took responsibility for my life, learned how to effectively lead myself, and worked my ass off to come out the other side and take back control of my life.
Nurtr Wellness was born.
After coming out the other side, I have made it my life’s purpose to support men in their transformation, so they can live a life of freedom and ease, thrive in their relationships, and inspire other people around them.
Empowering Men to Lead with Purpose.
We’re here for men ready to step up—a space built for growth, resilience, and self-leadership.
At the core, we help you sharpen your mental clarity, master authentic communication, and unlock your true potential. This isn’t about quick fixes; it’s about tackling challenges head-on and transforming obstacles into powerful momentum.
It’s not easy, and it’s not supposed to be. Real growth demands showing up fully. Our philosophy? Focus on the root, not the surface, because lasting change starts at the core.