About

Where to begin… To some of you, whom I’ve known for many of the years I will draw from, this will come as no big surprise. For others, I hope these writings are useful and helpful in your journeys around the sun.

In late September of 2027 I hit a wall. After a lifetime of struggles with Complex PTSD, various mental health diagnoses, and the ways I learned to numb the pain, I had reached a turning point. Give up, or give it one more shot. I chose the latter. I had been laid off from a job, as part of a staff reduction, which I’d dedicated 6 years of my life to, in an industry which was not aligned with my beliefs, and one I never wanted in the first place. One I had taken to replace the income of the job before it which, consequently, I was also laid off from.

At 53, I found myself at a difficult crossroads. Do I go all in on my part-time side hustle, or do I search and accept anything that was offered to replace the income I had become so accustomed to? I tried to juggle both. My LinkedIn posts, scattered across a broad set of topics, are great examples of me grasping at anything I had a passion or knack for, and I was applying to everything I could think of where I had experience. In the wake of AI everywhere and the mass number of staff reductions across the world, opportunities were scant, but I persevered. At the same time, I began focusing on, and refocusing on, my travel business. I wanted to offer something different. Something more meaningful. I didn’t want to just be another travel influencer that could get you good deals on travel. I wanted to help change your perspective on travel. I wanted to provide an immersive experience which allowed my clients to be fully present. And more than that, I wanted to change people’s lives with these trips. So I created Renavira Travel.

But it was not quite right. I didn’t have the money to put into it, and I was still looking for a regular “big boy” job, but what I did have was personal connections. I knew the operators. They were part of my personal journey. I thought this was something I could build on. As time passed and stressors increased, I had a harder and harder time managing my mental health, and as a result, I decided to check into a 30-day retreat to focus on healing. The result of those 30 days is what you’ll find here: insights from an in-depth look at how I showed up in the world and how it impacted my life. I came up with the name Renavira by combining two Latin roots, Renovare + Via, into Renavira. Renavira is my purpose. Renavira is the road back to myself.

I look forward to sharing with all of you and learning more about you, should you decide to participate in the discussion or engage with any of our upcoming offerings. Until then, I offer you peace and love on your journey.

Coaching

I provide coaching to individuals interested in learning from my life and professional experiences. I am not a licensed therapist and do not provide advice on mental health issues — simply the steps I took to live my purpose and find peace in my life.

I work hand in hand with a vetted team of certified nutritionists, fitness professionals, therapists, and mind-body practitioners in yoga, breathwork, somatic work, Reiki, healing touch, and tantra-informed practice.

I will post referral links to practitioners I work with across a variety of modalities, should you be looking for a specialist. I do not receive payment or anything of value from any practitioner or facility for a referral, and I never will.

I also help families and loved ones of someone who is struggling. If you or someone you love needs to be admitted to an inpatient facility, I can help you navigate all of the administration of this task so you can focus on your own healing.

If someone is in immediate danger, call or text 988 (the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or call 911.

Coaching is not therapy or medical care, and it is not a substitute for either. Nothing on this site is medical or mental health advice. If you are living with a medical or mental health condition, please work with a licensed professional.

Email chris@renavira.com