Purpose in Motion · Strength in Stillness
There was a season in my life when everything fell apart.
I lost my job. My marriage ended. My drinking spiraled. I had hurt people I cared about, and I carried a deep weight of regret. I was tired of feeling broken—and even more tired of pretending I wasn’t.
In January 2024, I entered rehab and began a journey of recovery. I’ve been sober ever since. But what changed me wasn’t just the absence of alcohol — it was the rediscovery of purpose, a spiritual awakening, and a deeper connection to who I am and who my higher power called me to be.
Getting sober was just the beginning
I started praying again. Journaling. Moving with intention. My daily routines — from quiet time in the morning to line dancing at night — became acts of recovery and resilience.
The 12 Steps helped me reconnect to a power greater than me. I began to experience stillness, strength, and gratitude — things I once chased in all the wrong places. But I knew healing couldn’t stop with me.
In 2025, I returned to Guatemala — the land of my ancestors — and something stirred in me.
I found myself drawn to jade, an ancient symbol of strength and spiritual protection. As I learned more, I realized jade had been treasured for centuries by the Maya not just for its beauty, but for its healing energy.
I don’t just bring home jade—I bring a message. That trip reminded me that transformation is possible—and sacred.
Hard2Break began as a personal breakthrough—my journey through recovery, spiritual restoration, and rebuilding life after loss. But it’s grown into something much bigger.
Today, we’re building a movement.
Danielle, a compassionate recovery coach, brings insight, gentleness, and real-life tools for healing the mind and spirit. Lori offers hands-on support through craniosacral therapy, lymphatic drainage, and holistic detox—vital for those navigating the physical toll of early recovery.
We also share a unique gift: Guatemalan jade, not as a trendy product, but as a spiritual healing tool. Each piece is chosen with purpose—to remind you that you are whole, valuable, and created for transformation. Jade connects us to our ancestors, to creation, and to a higher power to restore what’s been broken.
Hard2Break isn’t about one man’s story. It’s about a blueprint for others—those who’ve lost something, a trusted space for spiritual awareness and for walking in new purpose.
You’ll find us at healing-centered events like the OC Yoga Festival, Big Bear Yoga Fest, and others across Southern California. Stop by, say hi, and see how recovery, meaningful, and healing can come together.
If you’re here, maybe you’re going through something. Maybe you’re tired of just surviving. Maybe you’re longing for peace, healing, or a deeper sense of purpose.
You’re not here by accident.
Whether you’re in early recovery, feeling broken, grieving a loss or simply searching for meaning — I want you to know this:
You are hard to break.
This space was made for people like you — people rebuilding, reconnecting, and rising again. Not just to stay sober, but to live with intention. With a higher power. With hope.
And when you forget that truth, we’re here to remind you.
Let’s walk this path together.
— Daniel A., Recovery Coach