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Indie Reader Book Review – RAISED BY WOLVES, POSSIBLY MONSTERS

Indie Reader Book Review by Edward Sung

IR Rating: 4.7

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.
October 9, 2024
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Author Book Review - Raised by Wolves, Possibly Monsters

Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Change is real and possible; it really is. I am living proof.”
My final read of the year! And this time around, it’s a memoir that I wasn’t quite sure I was going to finish when I first started it if I’m honest (the trigger warnings are certainly triggering.) It’s a hard read, I’ll not lie, but it’s raw, it’s honest and I really appreciated Michael’s courage in sharing his story. With so many horrific experiences and so many reasons to judge and to hate, not many people would. Very happy to be sharing my review of Raised By Wolves, Possibly Monsters!...

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Everything You Need To Know About Habit Stacking

Habit stacking is an excellent way to add new habits to patterns and habits that already exist. I have done this by using several habits that I wanted to add to my daily life.

The first time I utilized habit stacking it did not have a name yet, or at least I wasn't aware it had a name. I really wanted to become consistent about flossing nightly before bed. This was not a hard routine to add a new habit. I sandwiched flossing in between washing my face and brushing my teeth, all pretty obvious and simple. Because it was natural to habit stack in this way, it only took a week or two for this to become the norm. I wanted to use this example first because I think it's one that most people would relate to.

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Men’s Group for Support & Growth

We are re-creating a Men’s Group for Support & Growth on Zoom. We will meet on the Fourth Monday of the month from 5:30-7:00 pm!
Our first meeting will be Monday, January 27, 5:30-7:00 pm.

What Is Our Men's Group Doing?

We are a Men's Group discussing our honest feelings on relationships, drugs, love, sex, money, work, and life in general. We’ll pick a topic, trade stories, have a moderated discussion, and maybe yell (if needed).
Men’s Group for Support & Growth - Michael Swerdloff - Providence Holistic Counselor, Coach and Reiki
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Press Release: Raised by Wolves, Possibly Monsters – From Mobster To Reiki Master

Raised by Wolves, Possibly Monsters - From Mobster To Reiki Master - healthy Masculinity - recovery - healing - self-help - trauma
Healthy Masculinity Where is healthy masculinity in the news? Headlines today are filled with men abusing women – from Sean “Diddy” Combs to the Frenchman accused of raping his wife and allowing other men to do so. These stories beg these questions: Can men be reformed and changed? What role can men play in making the world safe for women?   Author MICHAEL SWERDLOFF, who received training from the DALAI LAMA among other revered teachers, gives an honest account of discovering healthy masculinity from the inside out in his new book - RAISED BY WOLVES, ...

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Raised by Wolves, Possibly Monsters

This is a story about a boy who wanted to be kind and loving but was raised by wolves and monsters who taught him to choose violence and aggression. As the boy grew to be a man, he wanted to be a protector of women but ended up being what girls and women needed protection from. As a young adult, he saw women as his to take. He lied, cheated, and scammed his way through life until he couldn’t. This is his moving account of discovering healthy masculinity from the inside out. His journey has been sensational at times and unbelievable at others, but for many readers, it ...

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The Spiritual Practice of Reiki – An Advanced Healing Retreat in Costa Rica 2025!

The Spiritual Practice of Reiki – An Advanced Healing Retreat in Costa Rica 2025 is a retreat that includes Reiki Training and practice, including Second Degree Reiki and Reiki Teaching Master Training with opportunities for connecting with your Reiki and personal lineages, distance healing, Reiki Counseling, movement, meditation, Yoga and connecting with yourself, your body and each other, on the Caribbean Coast at the amazing Goddess Garden Eco-Retreat Center in Costa Rica!...

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