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Sept. 23, 2025
My name is Bernardo, but most people call me Bern, since it’s easier to pronounce. I’ve been on a path dedicated to helping others for over 30 years, since I was just 17. My journey into coaching began at one of the lowest points of my life. I was struggling deeply with depression when a mentor stepped in and guided me out of that darkness. Experiencing such a profound shift, especially after nothing else had worked, ignited something deep and lasting within me. In that moment, I knew I had to devote my life to helping others experience that same freedom. At the time, I had no idea my path would lead me specifically into relationship and intimacy coaching. All I knew for certain was that I wanted to give others the chance to feel truly alive and free, just as someone had once done for me. My approach integrates several powerful, research-backed disciplines I’ve spent years honing, including: strategic intervention, nervous system regulation, somatic awareness, and neurosci…