Meet Mike

I’m the youngest of two siblings, my brother being two years older. Growing up in a single-parent household with our mother, we faced our fair share of challenges. My father was largely absent from my life, and I only met him a few times when I was sixteen. Tragically, I learned just a year or two ago that he had passed away. This revelation was a pivotal moment, sparking a new phase in my personal journey.

My story goes beyond my immediate family. I discovered that I have another brother and sister I’ve never known. The complexities of family ties are an integral part of my life’s narrative, contributing to my desire to help others break free from their emotional constraints.

Throughout my life, I’ve been fortunate to have incredible people by my side. My mother, my aunty, and my uncle provided me with unwavering support. However, the most influential figure in my life was my Nan. She was not just a grandmother; she was a spiritual teacher who had once been ordained as a Buddhist nun in Thailand. Her teachings and her deep sense of inner peace left an indelible mark on my soul.

As a child, I was often called “the man of few words.” I was exceptionally shy and quiet, a trait that I later realised was rooted in my feelings of being different. Growing up without a father, and with my parents not together, I couldn’t help but feel like an outsider. These early experiences of possible rejection by my father were instrumental in shaping my initial reserve.