Additional Testimonials

Excellent coach. Using a bottom up rather than a top down approach. Useful to me after 30+ years of talk therapy. Recommend highly and without reservations 👍🏻

                                         - James S

I was referred to Brad by my couples/relationship therapist for some help and coaching on my dissociation tendancies. Historically when I was dealing with emotional overwhelm (commonly triggered by my Middle Eastern wife) I'd check out and float away. I'd be present in body only - my mind and soul elsewhere.

Over 3 months of working with Brad he taught me how to process the emotional overwhelm in a way that enabled me to stay present. He also taught me a number of alternative techniques for dealing with it, which have been very helpful.

I guess the most telling review/testimonial of all really comes from my wife; who claims she can definitely see the difference in my behaviour and appreciates that instead of moving away from her during conflict I now have avenues to move towards her (which is what she really wants).

Aside from the somatic therapy I signed up for, Brad was also extremely supportive and encouraging through other difficult decisions I had approaching on the verge of having twins (and my first children).

I would have no hesitation in recommending Brad to others who may be dealing with similar challenges in life.

-Nate L.

I have worked extensively with Brad over the past few months. His knowledge and experience in somatic coaching has helped me tremendously. I've seen great improvement in awareness of my body and emotional state. Having greater mindfulness I am now better equipped to manage day-to-day stressors and challenges in my life. Brad has helped me unlock a better version of myself.

                                            - Brandon K

Brad is a positive, client-focused, and motivational coach with impeccable listening skills. With somatic training, he provides a holistic approach to personal and professional growth that includes the mind, emotions, and body. I’m grateful to have worked with Brad and highly recommend his services.

                                             - Ryan A

My partner and I have been working with Brad as our somatic life coach for individual and couples sessions, and I can honestly say he has made one of the biggest positive impacts on our lives in recent years.
Brad has an extraordinary gift for creating a safe, non-judgmental space where it feels completely natural to open up. He’s warm, present, incredibly easy to talk to, and genuinely connects with both of us on a deep level. His somatic approach—blending body awareness with emotional insight—has helped us uncover layers of understanding we didn’t even know were there.
The couples sessions in particular have been transformative. We’ve unlocked new ways of communicating, healed old patterns that were quietly straining our marriage, and rediscovered a level of closeness and trust that feels fresh and exciting. Brad doesn’t just offer advice; he guides us to feel and process things in our bodies, which has led to real, lasting shifts rather than surface-level fixes.
Beyond the relationship work, his support has empowered us to make some significant (and previously scary) life changes with more clarity and confidence. We’re both stronger, more grounded individuals—and as a couple, we’re in a much healthier, more connected place than we were before we started.
If you’re looking for a coach who combines deep somatic wisdom, genuine compassion, and practical guidance, I can’t recommend Brad highly enough. He’s truly exceptional, and we feel so grateful to have him in our corner.
Thank you, Brad—you’ve helped us build a stronger marriage and a more intentional life.

-Amanda M.

I'd highly recommend Brad if you're looking to up-level your life.  The way he weaves together his knowledge of Somatic Work, Spirituality, and Men's Work is truly unique and deeply transformative.  Brad is a powerful, compassionate, intelligent, and impactful coach and anyone would be lucky to have him in their corner.

                                              -Brett M

Brad connected me to my core wounds through his ability to intently listen and connect me rhythmically to my own physiological state and cadence.  Brad opened up the flood gates for me and allowed my body to circulate in a way that it was intended, which invited me to connect to my self in a deep way.  I was free and could see the relationships of my trauma to my body, and how I need to follow my own rhythm and heart.  Brad invited me to breathe and to experience my emotions thanks to his guidance and unconditional love.  I find the more vulnerable I have become the less guilt and shame I have felt.  Each session has helped me cognitively understand the feelings and emotions that are from within.

I highly recommend this modality and facilitator, Brad you are the man.

                                              - Dave F

I have been working with Brad for the past three years or so. Time has flown by with him! I did not know what Somatic Coaching was until I started working with Brad, and I am glad I have been introduced to this method. Brad is a thoughtful, patient, supportive, kind, and relational. It also is great working with another man, and he has helped me understand and listen to my body and my emotions so they can help me grow into the person I am meant to be. As he states on his website, "The Body is Wise," and he truly is helping me understand just that. I am grateful for Brad and highly recommend him.

- Jonathan B

Brad has been my coach for over a year and that time has changed me! Brad's guidance in gaining knowledge in somatic work has been a game changer in how I was coping with life situations and where I am now. I recommend him highly.

- Ahsan

I went on a weekend men’s retreat hosted and lead by Brad Golphenee in Sandpoint, Idaho this past October, and honestly—it was life-changing. From the moment we began, Brad’s presence, care, and compassion felt so real. He created a space that was safe in every way—physically, yes, but even more so emotionally. Because of that, we were able to drop the masks, go deep, and do the kind of work that truly changes you. I left that weekend feeling cracked open, seen, and more connected to myself and others than I’ve felt in a long time.

-Jeff D.

I've had the chance and pleasure to work with Brad a few times and it's always been to powerful effect. He has a depth and strength of character that you can see in his eyes and feel in his presence. The techniques he teaches are profound in a way that is hard to describe if you've never been through it. There is real healing available in the work that Brad is doing and it's something that so many of us desperately need. Deep gratitude for what you're bringing into the world Brad!

- Dave D.

 I am a member of a men's EVRYMAN group and we had the pleasure of working with Brad in a two hour session.  Starting from the  meditation which I found relaxing, thoughtful and touched on the spiritual. Brad took me in a direction I did not see coming opening me to "assertive vulnerability," and challenged me to explore why I was in a men's group to begin with.

                                               -Kevin M

Brad Golphenee is an amazing life coach.
He provided a major contribution to my personal transformation and a deeper awareness of my true authentic self. He helped me to learn to love myself and accept myself and come to the realization that I do have wisdom, I have brought beauty into the world, and I am worthy of respect, trust, prosperity, and love. Thoughts that I had never considered before. Working with Brad has been so refreshing, empowering, and truly healing. Also Brad's guided meditations are extraordinary!
Thank you Brad!
- Jeff R.

Whether in a group setting or as an individual coach, Brad has been a tremendous change agent in my life. He is very skilled and incredibly compassionate in all that he does. Grateful for him and our work together and could not recommend more strongly.

- Michael W.

The last year and a half has brought a lot of joy and trauma to my small family.  We've lost multiple loved one's and prior to meeting with Brad we received some tough news regarding my partners health. I came into the appointment with a lot of darkness, anger, sadness, and grief.  Brad's guidance, with his ability to listen, mirror, and translate what was being communicated, facilitated the opening of these wounds. Brad provided a safe space for me to get angry, to cry, and to feel the utmost warmth.  He took these dark feelings and traumatic events and turned them into joy and relief by connecting me to my emotions. I would highly recommend this to anyone who feels blocked, or stagnant, with the experiences that are happening within the world around them

                                              -Client name not disclosed

Brad's work is meaningful, you can feel it is rooted and connected from life experience. I am male, he is male, that was important. He has an ability to see people fully, and ask or push in the right direction that makes me feel like, wow, this guy hits the nail on the head for me, he gets what I am going through, more importantly, what I am feeling, he leans in to asking the hard questions, the pointed questions that need to be asked. He has kids, is married, and has grandkids. That was important to me, someone who has experienced the fullness of life. Of course every person has to find a coach, mentor, therapist that makes them feel seen, and for me, Brad is this person

-Warren P

I slowed down, relaxed, and started to notice and release tension in my body.  I liked the feeling of being able to explore safely anything I needed.

                                             - Robert Z.

The weekend workshop I experienced with Brad was intense, energizing, very insightful and helpful in me seeing the dark places within myself that must change to allow my light to shine.
Brads knowledge, skills and wisdom in working with people are like no other in the way he reads and feels ones energy with knowing exactly what questions to ask and where to take them. He's an energetic wizard in supporting one on their journey towards healing.
I'm full of gratitude for getting to get to work with Brad with his passion of healing and support for sharing tools with me in opening up and shining my light!

-Dave G.

The journey that Brad has taken me through has been enlightening!
I look forward to each session we do because it brings me in touch with myself more each time. I really feel like I'm growing and becoming more in tune with my family.
I've never been afraid to talk about my issues in life but the sessions have helped me really put my finger on what's going on ,and breakthrough the things that are holding me back. I'm really happy that I took the step to reach out to Brad and I feel that he is very competent in the work he does. 10 out of 10!

Thanks for everything Brad!

                                              - Anthony

Brad is a incredibly empathetic and supportive somatic coach, clearly genuinely interested in the growth of those he supports. Would highly recommend working with him.

- Tom C.

I attended Brad's Power & Empowerment retreat and I did not realize how much I needed this. I had entered the weekend feeling blocked and disconnected from myself. Brad managed to create one of the safest spaces for discussion that I've ever felt, especially given that I was meeting most of the other members of this event for the first time. I saw others in the group open up and release some of the more difficult things that were weighing on them, and seeing the support of the group was beautiful.

I had my own opportunity to do some targeted Parts Work and I honestly didn't think I was going to get much from the session, since I felt so much resistance in myself. Brad knew EXACTLY what to say, and what to ask, to carefully breakdown the walls and masks I had up. By the end of the session I was in tears realizing that this part of myself that had been "holding me back" had actually been a childhood pattern that had kept me from feeling alone back then. It was a magical realization; I've been more grateful for that part of myself and have been unblocked ever since this experience. I've felt I can fully show up as myself in the world again, fully connected to my core.

And I saw a few other men have similarly significant experiences and revelations this weekend. Hearing the others describe their experiences and what they were working on was so powerful; often times putting words to my own struggles that I 1) didn't have words for or 2) was consciously unaware of as a pattern of mine, but super relatable and now made conscious. The level of support, connection, revelations, growth, and challenge I experience on this retreat, in the span of 3 days, is hard to believe. I can't believe how deep we were able to get in such a short amount of time.

When I was first told about Brad, he was described as a "Wizard" to me, and after this weekend, I can definitively say that he lives up to that description. He was incredible to learn from and my eyes have been further opened to what I'm capable of becoming.

Thanks for unblocking me Brad!

-Earnest S

I’ve worked with Brad consistently for over a year and honestly it’s been one of the most impactful things I’ve ever done for myself. I came in stuck in what felt like constant fight or flight and my nervous system just would not calm down. Brad is incredible at what he does, truly gifted. He just sees what’s going on and knows exactly how to guide you through it in a way that actually works. I went from feeling hijacked by my nervous system to actually feeling calm, clear, and like myself again, which I didn’t think was possible after so many years. Absolute highest recommendation! If you’re looking for a coach, don’t overthink it, just reach out to him. He is the real deal! Thank you Brad! Appreciate you!

-Robert T.

If you want to transform your life to serve your highest good and peruse your deepest calling while moving through the blocks and limitations that hold you back from the life of your dreams, Brad is no question the man to aid you on that quest.

-Dan D.

Thanks to Brad and all the men involved for creating such an amazing experience together! Brad is a truly gifted facilitator and I look forward to working with him again in the future.

-Nathan B.

I’ve been working with Brad for the past two years, and honestly, the growth I’ve experienced has been incredible. There’s just something about the way he works in that it’s almost hypnotic. He has this ability to get right to the core of what’s going on, not just mentally but in a really deep, somatic, “in your body” kind of way.
Some of the deepest work I’ve ever done with any coach or therapist has been with Brad. I genuinely feel so grateful to have met him, and I’ll always carry that with me.
If you’re looking to feel more connected, grounded, and present with who you are (and who you want to become), I can’t recommend him enough.
And that’s just the one on one coaching. On a regular basis, He leads retreats for men to some of the most exotic and adventurous places.
So even if you’re not into doing one on one coaching at the moment, you should definitely talk to him about his retreats.

-Paul S.