Coaching & Mentoring for Men

You’ve Carried Enough. Let’s Build Forward.

You Were the Rock. Now the Ground Is Shifting.

There was a time when everything made sense — your role, your purpose, your path.
You were the provider, the protector, the fixer. You kept moving forward, even when the cracks started to show.

Then came the storm.

Divorce. Job loss. Burnout. Addiction…
A body that’s aging faster than your spirit. The silence of an empty house. The nagging voice inside asking, “Is this all there is?”

Brother, you’re not broken — you’re evolving.
And this, right here, is the space to figure out what comes next.

This Is a New Chapter — One You Write on Your Terms

Maybe you’re:

Numb and going through the motions

Haunted by regrets and “what ifs”

Angry — at life, at yourself, at the world

Unsure how to ask for help (or even where to start)

Longing for something deeper, more real, more you

You’re not alone.
So many men — especially in midlife — find themselves here.
And yet, almost no one talks about it.

That changes now!

What If Your Struggle Is Actually Your Invitation?

What if everything falling apart… is just the start of you finally coming together?
After all, the old phoenix has to burn to ashes, out of which the new phoenix arises!
This coaching space isn’t about “fixing” you. It’s about:

✅ Honoring your story
✅ Facing your truth with courage
✅ Learning emotional mastery
✅ Finding clarity, purpose, and strength on your own terms

Together, we’ll strip away the noise and get to the core of who you really are.

The Coaching Journey: What You Can Expect

A Safe Space to Speak Freely
No masks. No judgment. Just you, showing up raw and real.

Tools for Resilience
Learn how to handle stress, rebuild self-worth, manage anger, and set clear boundaries — from someone who’s walked the path.

Emotional Fitness Training
This isn’t about endless talking. It’s about practical, masculine-aligned strategies to build mental and emotional strength.

Accountability & Purpose
You’ll walk away with a roadmap — not just to survive, but to thrive.

My Promise to You

I’m not here to play guru.
I’m here because I’ve stood where you stand:
A man who thought he had it all together… until life ripped it apart.

I rebuilt from the ground up — not perfectly, but honestly.
Now I walk beside men like you, helping them reclaim their lives, their relationships, their purpose.

You’ve given so much to others.
It’s time to give something back to yourself.

Ready for Change? Let’s Talk

Coaching

Book your FREE 20-minute strategy call.

In that time, we’ll:

🔍 Clarify where you are now
🎯 Define what success really looks like for you
🛠️ Build a high-level plan to start moving forward

BOOK YOUR CALL NOW !!!

Functional Medicine

Head over to Neff Functional Medicine

Quick Answers 🔍 – Guidance, clarity

Why I do this work

I’m Dr. Stephan Neff—a functional medicine doctor, published author, father, and man who had to rebuild his life from the inside out.

I’ve spent decades in healthcare, on both sides of the hospital bed. I’ve studied the mind, the body, and what it truly takes to heal, evolve, and thrive.

And now, I help men just like you—men ready to take their next step, even if they’re unsure what that looks like.

What Our Coaching Journey Looks Like

Clarity First – Get honest about where you are
Remove Obstacles – Uncover the blocks and limiting beliefs
Equip Your Toolbox – Learn tools to calm the noise and take focused action
Chart a Course – Create a roadmap for a life you actually want
Accountability – Stay supported, challenged, and on track

What Kind of Tools Do I Use?

While every session is tailored, I work with:

Emotional awareness and mindset reset

Practical tools from neuroscience and psychology

Breathwork and body-awareness techniques

Coaching models drawn from medical training and lived experience

Lifestyle and habit optimization based on real-world results

Results You Can Expect

✔️ Greater clarity in your thinking and direction
✔️ A stronger relationship with yourself—and others
✔️ The ability to manage stress and setbacks without spiraling
✔️ Confidence rooted in values, not bravado
✔️ Healthier habits that support your long-term goals
✔️ Purpose, power, and peace of mind
✔️ The courage to show up fully, without apology

Who Is This For?

This is for the man who’s tired of drifting.

Whether you’re burned out, broken open, or just ready for a breakthrough—coaching helps you move forward deliberately, not reactively.

No shame. No fluff. No fake “just think positive” nonsense.

Just real conversations, real tools, and real change.

About Me

I’m not a guru. I’m a man who’s walked through addiction, burnout, fatherhood, grief, divorce, reinvention—and came out stronger.

📘 Author of My Steps to Sobriety
🩺 Functional Medicine Doctor
🧘 Breath and flexibility coach
🌀 Trained in trauma-informed healing and mindset development
🎤 Speaker and podcast host
❤️ Passionate about helping men reclaim their vitality and purpose

I bring everything I’ve learned—from hospitals to the mat, from rock bottom to recovery—to help you rise.

But that raises an important question for me!!!!

Who Is Dr. Stephan Neff Today?

Coach, Mentor, or Doctor?

Knowing Which Hat I’m Wearing Matters—A Lot

Would you ask your electrician to perform a rectal exam?
Would you hire your hairdresser to build a suspension bridge?
Would you trust your dog groomer to file your taxes?

No? Great—we’re off to a good start.

It might sound silly, but in the world of helping professions, it’s surprisingly easy to blur the lines. I wear a few hats in my work—coach, mentor, functional medicine doctor—and I take each role seriously. That’s why I want to be clear with you right from the start: what I do in each role is different, and I don’t mix them.

A Quick Intro to My Three Roles

I’m a trained and experienced:
👟 Coach – I help you take action and get unstuck
🧭 Mentor – I share life lessons and wisdom from my own journey
🩺 Doctor (Functional Medicine + Hyperbaric Physician) – I treat health issues at their root cause

Each role has its own boundaries, tools, and purpose. And when we work together, I’m always wearing only one hat at a time—so you know exactly what you’re getting, and more importantly, what you’re not getting.

When I’m Your Coach

As your coach, I’m your sounding board, your guide, and sometimes your kick-in-the-pants accountability partner.

I help you:

Set goals
Clear mental roadblocks
Build new habits
Stay on track
Move forward with clarity and purpose

But here’s what I don’t do as your coach:

Diagnose or treat health conditions
Give you medical advice
Offer therapeutic counselling

If you ask me about your thyroid function or whether you should quit gluten, I’ll smile and remind you, “Today, I’m your coach. Not your doctor.”

When I’m Your Mentor

As a mentor, I show up with my experience—not my certificates.

This is where I say, “I’ve been where you are, and here’s what I learned.” I may share stories from my own life, career, recovery, parenting, or navigating the dark nights of the soul. It’s more personal, more story-based, and often very real.

But when I’m mentoring, I’m not:

Coaching you toward a goal
Creating structured plans or accountability
Diagnosing or treating anything

Mentoring is a cup of tea and a chat about the road ahead—with the benefit of my bumps, bruises, and breakthroughs along the way.

When I’m Your Doctor

When I’m in my functional medicine or medical doctor role, everything shifts.

Here, I:

Take detailed medical histories
Order and interpret labs
Identify root causes of health issues
Create treatment plans
Prescribe where appropriate

In this role, I’m trained, licensed, and insured to address your physical health concerns. That includes nutrition, hormones, toxins, and more.

But as your doctor, I’m not your coach or mentor.

I won’t hold you accountable to a morning routine
I won’t dive deep into your personal growth goals
I won’t share my own stories unless they’re clinically relevant

When I’m acting as your doctor, your safety and medical care come first.

Why the Boundaries Matter

You deserve to know exactly what kind of support you’re receiving. Mixing roles muddies the water—and it’s not helpful to you, no matter how good my intentions might be.

So I make this promise to you:
✅ When I’m your coach, I won’t diagnose or prescribe
✅ When I’m your doctor, I won’t coach or mentor
✅ When I’m your mentor, I’ll offer personal insights, not clinical advice or coaching strategies

This keeps our work clean, ethical, and effective.

Choosing the Right Path

You might be ready for coaching if:

You’re stuck in a rut
You want to grow, shift, or change direction
You’re emotionally stable but unmotivated or unclear
You want someone to challenge and support you

You might benefit from mentorship if:

You want perspective from someone who’s walked the road before you
You’re looking for encouragement and real talk
You want guidance, not a structured plan

You’ll need my medical hat on if:

You’re dealing with chronic health issues
You want root-cause medical testing
You need someone to help you understand your body on a cellular level

Final Thoughts

The truth is: I’m not your one-size-fits-all solution—and that’s a good thing.

When we work together, I’ll always make it clear which role I’m in. I do this to keep you safe, supported, and getting exactly what you came for—without confusion, overstepping, or unhelpful crossover.

So no, I won’t be doing a rectal exam while we talk about your self-worth goals. (Let’s never make that a thing.)
But I will bring my full presence, expertise, and compassion to the role you choose—so we can create real, lasting change together.