Who’s This Guy?

I'm Mercurio. Thanks for being here! Before we dive into anything tenebrific, I want to express how profoundly grateful I am for my 39 years of life. Despite enduring a tumultuous childhood and early adult life, somehow I've preserved a deeply animate sense of fervorous purpose, that guides my work and personal growth. My life is rich with an enlivening flow of creative energy and meaningful experiences. I'm not here to present myself as some perfect, polished, guru with all the answers. It would be more accurate to say that I'm a feral beast - a wild man, with a mostly gentle heart, carrying some hard-earned wisdom, and I’m happy to share.

While I certainly don't claim to have reverse engineered the human experience, I assert that I've indeed drowned to the bottom of the well - the soul, the Jungian shadow, the most tormenting dungeon of the personal unconscious - and been resuscitated. Through ongoing, dedicated, and treacherous descents into the labyrinthian trenches of the deep, I've miraculously been able to allow my own healing. In turn, this healing has enabled me to transform these experiences into a source of personal power, empathy, and understanding in my one-on-one work with others. My life, like yours, stands as an example of the resilience of the human spirit and the possibility of creating a fulfilling life despite the most debilitating of challenges. My role is to walk alongside you as you unearth the wholeness that has always been within you, to be my most resourced Self, and share those resources with you as you learn your way around new depths of your own inner landscape, healing what you find along the way.

Diverse Roles

Over the years, I've worn many hats - martial arts instructor, personal trainer, peer mentor, life coach, and unemployed life coach, to name a few. I've held 46 jobs across various industries, from food service to manufacturing to program management. These diverse experiences have allowed me to observe and experience the glorious, perilous quest of humaning in a plethora of different shoes. It has also equipped me with a unique toolkit for helping others.

These tools are not just techniques, however. They represent years of exploration, adaptation, and integration, born from my own experiences of overcoming adversity and seeking wholeness. I've learned to see the interconnectedness between the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of life, and have developed a framework that empowers individuals to align their actions with their values while addressing the deeper layers of identity and purpose. This work is deeply personal to me, and it's my way of offering others the clarity, resilience, and sense of freedom and peace that I've found through my own process. Through our collaborative partnership, you can expect to have a more embodied sense of self, develop a clearer vision for your life, set and achieve meaningful goals, and experience deep integration - if you're willing to bend your perspective and open your mind and heart in several different ways.

Theoretical Foundations, Philosophy, and Approach

My approach to coaching is deeply informed by extensive study and practice of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy. I’ve thoroughly studied all of Richard Schwartz's books, and worked closely with colleagues and trainers to deepen my understanding of the material and its applications. I've also spent over a decade absorbing the works of Carl Jung, and applying the ancient wisdom passed down by our ancestors in the form of mythology and fairy tales. 

Through this work, I have developed the WHOLE Coaching System. With this model, I integrate Nonviolent Communication philosophies (NVC), IFS therapy principles, as well as a healing and processing modality that I call Transpersonal Archaeopsychology (a blend of ancestral wisdom, Jungian depth psychology, and mythopoetic soul craft). This combination allows me to guide clients in exploring their inner parts, accessing their core Self, and facilitating healing and integration. My coaching approach is designed to create a safe and supportive environment where you can freely express yourself without fear of judgment. I prioritize building trust and respect, maintaining confidentiality, and demonstrating empathy throughout our work together, adhering to a comprehensive Code of Ethics that ensures the highest standards of integrity, respect, and client-centered practice in all our interactions.

Although I'm versed in the mystical and transpersonal realms, I'm equally at home in the secular sandbox—I'll keep our work grounded in psychological terrain for the skeptics, materialists, and science enthusiasts among us, only venturing into spiritual territories if you extend the invitation.

If you're considering working with me, know that I bring not only my professional skills, but also my lived experience, to our interactions. I offer my whole Self to our interactions - imperfections, playful oddities, and ongoing growth included. All of this is in service of supporting others on their journeys of self-discovery and transformation. If you're ready to dive deep and explore the uncharted territories of your psyche, I'm here to guide you through the process, feral wisdom and all.

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