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Michael Swerdloff
Michael Swerdloff has been a Counselor, Coach, Social Worker, Community Organizer, Educator, Writer, DJ, and Reiki Master for over twenty-five years. He laughs often, hugs deeply, and practices meditation, Reiki, yoga, and dance daily. Michael facilitates retreats in New England and globally. He lives by the water in Rhode Island, which is not an island.
His memoir, Raised by Wolves, Possibly Monsters: From Mobster to Reiki Master was released October 15, 2024.
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Providence Holistic Counselor, Coach and Reiki Master (http://Www.michaelswerdloff.com)
Counselor, Coach and Reiki Master
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Former Mobster Reveals Dark Past & Spiritual Transformation | True Crime to True Healing
➡️ In this jaw-dropping episode, former hustler for organized crime, Michael Swerdloff, reveals his unprecedented transformation from violent mobster to spiritual healer. Part of a notorious crime family in New Jersey, he spent a decade running credit card scams, cocaine heists, and violent operations that landed most of his associates in federal prison. Once a man who plotted murder-suicide against his girlfriend and faced a mental institution, Michael's early life was defined by darkness. Growing up with a misogynistic father and a sociopathic brother who became a mob strong-arm and once held a .45 to his head, Michael's path seemed predetermined. But after surviving multiple attempts on his life and hitting rock bottom, one unexpected discovery changed everything. The simple daily practice he stumbled upon in a small bookstore would transform him from a violent criminal into a force for healing. 00:00 From Mobster to Reiki Master: Meet Michael Swerdloff...
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Author Michael Swerdloff In the Limelight with Chrissy Cordingley
MICHAEL SWERDLOFF is the author of the new book: Raised By Wolves, Possibly Monsters: From Mobster To Reiki Master an Ordained Minister of Natural Healing from The Seminary Training Program and a Reiki Master for over 25 years. His work is Brief Holistic Counseling/Coaching. Michael has received training from His Holiness the Dalai Lama, The Gottman Institute, and other revered teachers and healers. He has been a counselor, coach, social worker, community organizer, educator, writer, and DJ. Along with his Private Practice, Michael is the Program Manager at Dance New England, a volunteer-centered non-profit that hosts dance events cultivating a vibrant multi-generational community. Michael facilitates retreats in New England and globally. He lives by the water in Rhode Island, which is not an island. https://www.michaelswerdloff.com IG - providencecounselor michael.swerdloff@gmail.com About The Flare Up Show Find Chrissy Cordingley at https://www.risethrive.ca Follow the Flare Up Show on Instagram Join the...
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The Miracle of Healing with Lisa Campion & Michael Swerdloff
An Interview with Lisa Campion discussing Michael Swerdloff's new memoir, Raised by Wolves, Possibly Mojsters: From Mobster to Reiki Master. "In this searing memoir, the author traces his evolution from a sensitive boy warped by misogynistic male role models into a predatory “monster”—and his eventual awakening through radical self-examination, service, and the power of human connection. Raw, compassionate, and perceptive, Michael Swerdloff's memoir RAISED BY WOLVES, POSSIBLY MONSTERS is a vital excavation of toxic masculinity's rot—and an urgent call for individual and cultural transformation." Edward Sung for IndieReader Michael Swerdloff has been a Counselor, Coach, Social Worker, Community Organizer, Educator, Writer, DJ, and Reiki Master for over twenty-five years. He laughs often, hugs deeply, and practices meditation, Reiki, yoga, and dance daily. Michael facilitates retreats in New England and globally. He lives by the water in Rhode Island, which is not an island. Lisa Campion is a psychic and energy...
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Couples Can Resolve Money Conflicts with Active Listening and Understanding
Michael emphasizes that money arguments often stem from trust and security issues. He advises couples to pause, breathe, and engage in active listening to understand each other's feelings. By reflecting and offering support, partners can transform conflicts into opportunities for connection. If tensions persist, schedule a follow-up discussion, ensuring both are ready to listen and understand. -
Navigating Intimacy: Addressing Alcohol-Dependent Sexual Behavior
Michael suggests alcohol-dependent intimacy may stem from issues like fear of intimacy. He advises against direct confrontation, recommending curiosity and reassurance instead. Encouraging intimacy through supportive activities like yoga or meditation can help. "Patience and gentleness are essential," especially if past trauma is involved. -
Navigating Your First One-Night Stand: Expert Tips for Safety and Self-Care
Michael advises creating a safety plan and setting boundaries before a one-night stand. He emphasizes the importance of aftercare, saying, "Many people find aftercare to be the most important step." Self-care includes ensuring no pregnancy risk and balancing nourishment. Journaling and talking to friends can help process emotions.
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Many people fear what will happen when we begin to set boundaries, but we eventually learn that boundaries create safety for everyone and help us connect.
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Men, women, children, and animals all know they don’t have to protect themselves because I am not a threat to them. This is how we protect women! It doesn’t happen in the gym, at the shooting range, or in the boxing ring; it happens inside of us. Healthy Masculinity is created from the inside out, not the other way around.
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If we don't listen to our bodies and what they need, they will find a way to make sure we listen. The easier path is to listen.
