My name is Gareth William Phillips
English/Welsh ancestry, my name means 'Gentle Giant'. I grew up with older sisters in a traditional, loving family. I was a shy child and never really excelled at anything. I was always supported but pretty much left alone to figure things out. I hold fond memories of fishing with my father but we were never really close. At the age of 17 I moved to Canada with my parents and started a new life...
That was over 30 years ago now and my life has been full of incredible experiences and adventures.
51 years of navigating life with ADHD and depression, raising a son, travelling the world, high adrenalin sports, multiple careers, 2 marriages and more WILD experiences that you can shake a stick taught me a-lot! I was mostly happy but for a long time sensed something 'El Grando' was missing?! Approaching my forties I got the 'Wake Up' call after a life altering plant medicine experience. Everything changed and I resented the dream life I had created! The only way froward was to leave it all behind! Riches to Rags, I moved into my 93 Toyota camper and started a new life in a dream ski town (#FERNIE). That was the beginning of a never ending story of growth, evolution and tranformation, I haven’t always made the best choices but even then, my journey has been filled with lessons and opportunities I am grateful for. I've made BIG sacrifices and taken risks that have shaped me into the man I am and the reason I'm here with you now. I'm very passionate about Mens work and strive to bring men together so we can heal and become the 'BEST' versions of Ourselves.
I've been through the ringers with my masculine evolution over the last decade. Some of my most profound life chapters and some of the worst! I've invested a lot including my life savings to stay on my path. l have accepted that my greatest challenges, deepest heartbreaks and biggest disappointments were my greatest lessons. I'm proud of who I am and what I stand for.
THanks for taking the time to get to know me,
G.
The JOURNEY of transformation starts as soon as you want it to!
After completing my first Mens retreat in 2016 I vowed to work with Men.
ATTUNEDMEN IS A DREAM COME TRUE!
I take great pride in this work. It feels right in my heart. I offer empathy and understanding. A gifted space holder, I create safe environments where MEN can gather to talk openly. I lead by example. It's a great passion, honour and dream come true to do this work.
My LIFE experience is my Resume!
1973- 2013
Born in England in 1973 and raised in a loving family with two older sisters.
Moved to Canada in 1991 and completed high school in Calgary, Alberta.
Had a son and got married when I was 19. (very challenging time in my life)
Became a single parent and dropped out of college to support us.
Enrolled in Massage Therapy Program and graduated in 1996.
Started massage business and worked full time as RMT for 10 years.
Embraced outdoor lifestyle - white water kayaker, instructor and raft guide.
Graduated from Paramedic program and worked as EMT-A for 7 years.
Studied Oil & Gas and worked as a Production Accountant for 3 years.
Moved to Kamloops, re-married & renovated a 1918 heritage home.
Travelled the world and explored the US and Canada extensively.
Major Mid-Life crisis (AWAKENING) and everything changed!
2013-2024
Left my marriage and started a new life.
Lived in my dream ski town for three years (#FERNIE).
Overcome chemical drug addiction.
Two year solo van adventure to the Central America!
Completed 'Men Without Masks' Retreat In Guatemala.
Plant medicine adventures in the Amazon jungle.
Fulfilled a sailing fantasy and lived on a wooden sail boat.
Created a sound healing company (attunementhealing.com)
Committed to over 6 years of learning the 'Didgeridoo'.
Tantric arts, sacred sexuality & yin yoga training.
Presented workshops at festivals and yoga retreats.
Cultivated and distributed sacred mushrooms.
Attended and guided weekly Mens circles.
Lived on remote Gulf Islands for two Years.
Embraced minimalism and owning less.
Performed at an exotic millionaires tantric party in L.A.
Worked on a remote island retreat centre!
Drove across Canada for love - it didn't work out but I stayed!
Created ATTUNEDMEN.CA and have been growing that seed every day.
Guided a transformative weekly Mens circle for a 1 year cycle.
Lived in a community for 1 year in my 83 motor home (big bertha)
Made a dream come true and living in Nicaragua for winter 2024/25
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