You feel lost, stuck, and tired of your own bullshit. Destructive patterns, anger, isolation, loneliness, confusion, fear, shame, feeling not good enough, endless regret, stuck in survival mode.
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Most men come to me stuck in patterns they don't understand. They've tried willpower, positive thinking, and "just trying harder." None of it worked. Because they're fighting the symptoms, not the source.
I help you find the source.
We start with the truth. Not the story you tell yourself, not the version you show the world. The raw, uncomfortable truth about why you react the way you do, why you escape the way you do, and why you keep hitting the same walls.
We stop running. When your default mode gets triggered, your first instinct is to escape - into anger, work, entertainment, whatever numbs the discomfort. We learn to sit with it instead. To watch it. To see what it's really protecting.
We let it break down. Real change requires the old version of you to fall apart. It's not comfortable. It's not fast. But it's the only way to build something real.
We go into the silence. In a world that profits from your distraction, learning to be alone with your thoughts is revolutionary. That's where you meet your default mode face to face. That's where the real work happens.
We build from truth, not survival. Once you see the patterns, once you face the breakdown, we rebuild your life on a foundation of presence, not performance. Authenticity, not approval.
My childhood looked perfect from the outside, but behind closed doors, it was chaos. My father drank himself to death. I learned early that the only way to survive was to perform, to be what people wanted me to be.
I used every escape route available, drugs, alcohol, work, relationships, anything to numb the pain and avoid facing myself. I was a shredded body with a destroyed mind. Fearful, shameful, and completely disconnected from who I really was.
I felt lonely even when surrounded by people. Restless and confused about why I couldn't just be happy. Afraid that if anyone saw the real me, they'd run away. So I kept acting, the funny guy, the strong guy, the guy who had it all together. But inside, I was dying.
I was stuck in endless cycles of "figure it out", reading books, trying new approaches, promising myself this time would be different. But nothing worked. Just endless regret and the constant feeling that I wasn't good enough, that I was somehow broken beyond repair.
Cancer hit me twice. Lying in a hospital bed, completely alone, I finally had to face the truth about my life. I was running from everything, my pain, my past, myself. I had built a fortress of muscle and performance, but inside I was still that scared little boy.
That's when I discovered my default mode. The automatic patterns, beliefs, and survival strategies that had been running my life without my permission. I realized I wasn't living, I was just surviving.
I learned to sit with my discomfort instead of running from it. I faced my default mode patterns head-on. I stopped performing and started being real. It was brutal, uncomfortable, and the most liberating thing I've ever done.
Now I have 4 beautiful kids and know peace on a level I never thought possible. I'm not perfect, I still visit my old patterns sometimes. But now I can see them, choose differently, and live from a place of authenticity instead of survival.
I mentor men because I know what it feels like to be stuck in your own bullshit. I know the shame, the confusion, the feeling that something's wrong but you can't put your finger on it. I know what it's like to have everything look good on the outside while you're dying inside.
Most importantly, I know what it takes to break free. It's not about positive thinking or quick fixes. It's about facing your default mode patterns, the automatic ways you've learned to survive that are now keeping you stuck.
• Certified mentor with 7+ years of professional experience
• I lived it, but more importantly, I overcame it
• I know how to keep it at bay and help you do the same
"My sessions with Mikkel truly hit SPOT ON! It might sound wild, but when I talk to Mikkel, it feels like coming 'home' to safety. A safe space where I can share directly from the heart without worrying about how it will be received. There's always room and space to reflect on the development I'm in right now, and at the same time Mikkel asks curious questions that help me go even deeper into myself and toward where I want to go. Thank you for being you, Mikkel."
"In my journey with Mikkel so far, I've worked on giving myself the tools to be kind to myself, to bring structure into my everyday life, and to feel like a new person. A person who is actually living, not just running on autopilot. It has been worth its weight in gold for me."
"I was stuck in endless thinking about quick solutions, focused on looks and being liked. Restless, not able to enjoy the present. Through several sessions with Mikkel, I found more inner peace. I'm now able to reflect and be grateful even when nothing special is happening. I discovered that unachievable inner standards were guiding my life. Mikkel is always present and steps in exactly when needed. This is exactly what's needed when working on yourself."
"Often, I was physically restless and fearful prior to our sessions, but the relief was amazing. During our work, I gained greater awareness of myself and why I kept speaking badly about myself. Now, I know the feeling of peace, and how to get there. Thanks for this journey."
"We worked on my addiction, anger issues, and shadow work around my default mode. Mikkel didn't sugarcoat anything. He helped me see the patterns I was running from and the ways I was sabotaging myself. It was brutal at times, but that's what I needed. Now I can spot when my default mode is taking over and choose differently. I'm not perfect, but I'm not running anymore."
"I had a career, a family, everything that should make me happy. But I felt stuck. Nothing gave me joy anymore. I was isolated and bitter, even though I had no reason to be. Mikkel helped me see that I was living on autopilot, disconnected from myself. Through our work, I went from fear to trusting my gut again. I found hope. Now I actually enjoy things I used to love. I'd recommend Mikkel to any man who's lost their excitement for life."
If this resonates with you, let's have a conversation. No pressure, no sales pitch. Just two men talking about what's real.
Send me an email and let's start a real conversation about what you're going through.
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Answers to the most common questions men ask before starting
Default Mode is the unconscious survival patterns that keep you running on autopilot, avoiding real feelings, numbing with distractions, and staying stuck in destructive cycles. You know you're in it when you feel restless, disconnected, angry without reason, or like you're just going through the motions of life without actually living it.
Addiction, anger management, feeling stuck despite having success, isolation, relationship problems, lack of purpose, anxiety, depression, and the general feeling of being disconnected from yourself. If you're tired of your own bullshit but don't know how to change it, we can work on it.
Real change isn't instant, but you'll feel shifts from the first session. Most men see significant progress in 30-90 days. The Discovery Package (30 days) helps you identify patterns. The Transformation Package (90 days) breaks them down. The Mastery Package (6 months) creates lasting change. It's not about quick fixes, it's about building something real.
If you're not satisfied after the Discovery Package, I'll refund your money. But honestly, if you show up and do the work, it will work. The men who struggle are the ones who want me to fix them instead of doing the work themselves. This isn't magic, it's showing up and being honest.
Neither. This is direct, practical mentoring from someone who's been where you are. I'm not a therapist or life coach. I'm a man who overcame his own trauma, addiction, and default mode patterns. This is real talk, real work, and real transformation, man to man.
I lived it. I survived cancer twice, battled addiction, and spent years running from myself. I know what it feels like to be stuck in survival mode. More importantly, I know how to break free from it. I've helped men transform their lives for 7+ years. But the real qualification is that I don't bullshit you, I tell you the truth, even when it's hard to hear.
We meet via video call for 60 minutes. I ask direct questions, you give honest answers. We identify patterns, confront truths, and create action steps. Between sessions, you do the work. I hold you accountable. It's not comfortable, but it's effective. No fluff, no feel-good platitudes—just real work.
Absolutely. What you share stays between us. Trust and respect are the foundation of this work. I've been through enough to know that vulnerability requires safety.
Start with the free discovery call. We'll talk about your situation and see if there's a way to make it work. If you're serious about change, we'll figure something out. But honestly, what's the cost of staying stuck? What's the value of finally feeling free?
That's a classic Default Mode pattern. You're either replaying old mistakes, regrets, and traumas, or obsessing about future outcomes, plans, and "what ifs." You're never actually here, in this moment. This constant mental time travel keeps you disconnected from your body, your feelings, and your life as it's actually happening. We work on bringing you back to the present moment, where real life happens.
You're ready if you're tired of your own excuses, tired of feeling stuck, and willing to be honest with yourself. You don't need to have it all figured out, just a willingness to show up and do the work. If you're reading this and feeling something, you're probably ready.