Testimonials

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.

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.

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I just finished Raised by Wolves, Possibly Monsters! WOW! Just Wow! So powerful and insightful.What a story and what a life. I can't tell you how much I appreciated hearing a man talk about his experiences so clearly and vulnerably without blaming anybody else or making excuses. Thank you Michael.

I would like to thank Michael and Ellen for coming up with such a wonderful experience, it made me open my eyes and heart to a new way of living, thank you so much for everything that you’ve done!!!

We went deeper than I thought we would!

I wanted to continue my spiritual growth and learn reiki more fully.



I loved the offering of reiki, healing apprenticeship, movement, and mantras.

It seemed like an amazing balance of offerings run by two very balanced leaders from the USA.



I learned how to practice reiki like an expert!

I practiced reiki daily on the retreat via self-healing, distance healing, and using reiki in many ways I never imagined. I learned how to be more authentic with my voice and movements.

I had an amazing experience with Reiki Intervention too.



Great leaders! They created a safe space and were dedicated to going deep and broad with the group.

The leaders invested fully in ensuring the group was cohesive. For example, we had all our meals and many activities together and they regularly polled the group to ensure we were all adjusting to the pace and content.

Michael is the real deal! I was skeptical at first, but help my marriage and personal life. I promise you, you can go wrong with Michael!

This was my third Reiki treatment with Michael. OMG. So relaxing! Before Michael, I had been to two different Reiki people, neither time was it like this. This was AMAZING! Michael made sure I felt safe, let me know what was going to happen, and asked for consent before we started. This made a huge difference for me. If you are dealing with a lot of stress or anxiety, or your body is tight, go see Michael. Trust me, it is so worth it! Thank you Michael 🙂

Full transparency. I was really skeptical about working with a male counselor. My past experiences have ben awful, and made a decision to not do so ever again.

A non-male friend recommended Michael to me several times, we both have similar challenges and traumas, and they said he would be helpful. I kept putting it off, because I don't trust men in general, and specifically, anything that requires them being present, open-hearted, humble and able to create a safe space. Michael excelled in all those elements, and more.

I found Michael to be enjoyable to work with, authentic, and be warned, he talks a lot. He listens too, and he'll laugh with you, and be real with you.

If you are skeptical like I was, maybe give Michael a try. Thanks Michael! I will reach out if I need a tune-up.

Holy S**t! Michael saved our marriage. I have no idea what he did but it worked.

He was very patient and compassionate. He helped us re-prioritize our goals for our relationship and as individuals. He helped us make the best decision for our lives.

I was feeling a bit lost and without direction. We dove into several breathing and meditation practices that helped me get grounded and focused pretty quickly, which felt great! We worked on my trauma from teen years with boys and men.

About ten weeks later I asked a guy on a date for there first time in my life and I am in late thirties! (He said yes by the way.) Also the first time initiated physical intimacy with a guy. I feel so much stronger and solid! In all we met thirteen times over six months, which was perfect.

We did not think this was going to help. We didn't know what else to do because we love each other and were fighting all the time. We are fighting so much less now and we respond better since we learned how to listen and take a breath before responding. Michael taught us how to breathe to relax and whenever one of us is about to lose it, we remind each other to do the breathing and it works!

Great job!

Michael is wonderful! My partner and I started couples counseling with him to improve our communication, and we've felt more and more empowered towards that goal with each session 🙂

So it’s been a few months since we had a session. Today we are doing so much better! Setting guidelines which we followed helped tremendously. It was hard speaking truth, but it’s the only way to clear the air.

Sessions with Michael have been nothing short of amazing. By that, I mean that during each session I am truly amazed by the insights that emerge and the authenticity that Michael brings to his work. From the first session to my most recent, he’s shown compassion. I also feel that he is really listening to me, all of this in a very natural way, never robotic. Down-to-earth is another term I’d use to describe him, with a tasteful touch of humor. Time in session with Michael is time and money well spent.