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Imagine If You Were Aligned…

Imagine moving through life with a grounded sense of clarity—where your presence, perception, and sense of self begin to come into coherence. Where confidence is no longer something you strive for, but something that naturally emerges as you understand yourself more deeply. Where doubt quiets, fear softens, and insight becomes more accessible. Not by becoming someone new, but by recognizing what has always been there.

For many, this is not something that simply happens on its own. It is something that is explored, developed, and lived over time—through awareness and honest self-engagement.

We are a private ministry devoted to truth, personal responsibility, and the lived process of transformation. We stand for those who are ready to face their past, harness their power, and handle their purpose—not through force or performance, but through awareness, integration, and aligned action.

This kind of alignment is not something given, forced, or performed. It is developed through a willingness to explore and understand your own internal landscape—your patterns, your responses, and the experiences that have shaped how you move through life. Through sacred teachings, intentional spaces, and community connection, individuals are supported as they deepen that understanding at their own pace, in their own way.

We serve those who feel the pull toward something more—more clarity, more alignment, more honesty in how they live and show up in their lives. Those who are no longer willing to stay disconnected from themselves, yet may not have found a space that honors both their humanity and their growth.

We are here to hold a space where individuals can engage in their own process—supported, witnessed, and grounded in truth. Because real change does not come from being told who to be. It comes from understanding who you are. A space to face your past, harness your power, and handle your purpose—in your own way, and in your own time.

This is work that awakens from within. And as it awakens, forward movement becomes more natural. Life begins to feel clearer. Expression feels lighter. Your path starts to feel purposeful, grounded, and aligned with who you truly are.

Without this inner coherence, life can often feel heavy—not because something is wrong with you, but because you are in the midst of your own becoming. In these moments, navigating relationships, responsibilities, or daily experiences may feel more challenging. These sensations are not your identity; they are signals that a deeper layer of awareness is ready to emerge.

Our ministry exists to support this process within the private domain. To offer faith-based teachings that invite remembrance, integration, and inner alignment. To support you in learning how to live with greater coherence, relate from authenticity, and gently release patterns that no longer reflect your becoming.

We invite you to watch the brief introduction video below to learn more about our private spiritual pathways. All programs and teachings are available exclusively to members within our Private Membership Association.

Praise & Reflections

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Rhea L.S. ~ Group Shadow Walk Session

Licensed Therapist

“I’ve explored many different approaches to inner work over the years, and this was unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. It went straight to the core of an old belief pattern with a level of clarity I hadn’t been able to access before. The shift I felt in just a short period of time was surprising and deeply meaningful.

What stood out to me was how direct and illuminating the process was. It showed me the underlying story I’d been circling for years, and once I could finally see it, everything in my life began to reorganize. I noticed immediate changes in how I related to certain people, which felt both hopeful and freeing.

Since the session, when old thoughts or feelings arise, I’m able to recognize them instantly as part of the old system. Instead of getting stuck, I move through them with much more ease and self-understanding. The tools offered in the process are simple and grounding, and they give me confidence that I can navigate difficult emotions more gracefully whenever they show up.

This experience helped me feel more at home in myself — more confident, more comfortable, and more empowered. It reminded me that I am worthy, lovable, and capable of choosing a new way of being. For anyone seeking deep clarity or wanting to understand the roots of their inner patterns, I highly recommend this work. It is powerful, transformative, and incredibly supportive of personal growth.” (Highlights from Rhea's private testimonial).

Holly Schultz ~ Solo Shadow Walk Session

ALT~U Certified Facilitator

"I got my life back & restored a zest for life I had resigned myself from receiving. With Michelle’s guidance I found MY-SELF again & the LOOP I had been living in. Knowing this has helped me finally break free from that loop & quickly stop old patterns that no longer serve me, so I can live fully. This clarity made it easy to find my PURPOSE & know what I came here to do...I came here to help others live their BEST adventure, which is their LIFE! I decided to become an ALT-U Mentor because I know with the ALT strategy I can deliver the results my MISSION requires. Now I can truly help others break free from their loop & LIVE THEIR BEST LIFE! Just like I was delivered the cosmos, I too can take others to the most magical place in the universe...the STARS, and from there they can live their DREAMS!" (Highlights from Holly's private testimonial).

Michelle Benewiat ~ Solo Shadow Walk Session

ALT-U Certified Facilitator

FREEDOM! Never have I had so much FUN, JOY & WILLINGNESS to go into discomfort, vulnerability or step into new challenges. I mean - I love my LIFE! I knew I'd eventually be a facilitator, though I didn't know what it would look like. Now I'm living my life fully as a mentor, parent, wife, friend & WOMAN. I'm ready to take it all on whatever it looks like. I'm super excited for what's next. ALL THE THINGS! Even the SHIfT! I can look at every hard thing I'm doing & see the lesson for me within the experience to guide others...EVERY SINGLE ONE! (Highlights from Michelle's private testimonial).

Kimberly D. ~ Solo Shadow Walk Session

Spiritual Life-Coach

“I’ve carried challenges since the beginning of my life, from being born a preemie to navigating experiences in adulthood that deeply affected my sense of stability and confidence. Working with Adrienne helped me see the root reasons and patterns behind my life experiences, and the deeper meaning my soul held in choosing this path. Through that awareness, I found a level of clarity that allowed me to release old ways of being and step into a new relationship with myself.

I’m still on my journey and continually learning, but I now feel connected to a part of myself I thought I had lost. I’m eternally grateful to Adrienne for the role she played in my transformation.

If you want to understand your life theme, the patterns that no longer serve you, or face the deeper roots of your story, book a call with her. You won’t regret it.” (Highlights from Kimberly's private testimonial).

Ron C. ~ Group Shadow Walk Session

Digital Artist

[My Group Shadow Walk experience] was phenomenal. I thought it was a very integrative and holistic approach [to working with the Shadow] negative aspects of life. I say that having had [other] experiences that weren't as integrative and tend to gloss over the hidden part of ourselves that we don't like to look at. [After the session] I felt lighter, childlike, playful, grounded and more like myself. I was able to observe myself and my triggers more easily, which was enlightening, and was also able to self correct more easily. I am more patient with myself and with others and it has enabled me to see other's choices as more unconscious actions vs malicious intention. [Through this process] I've learned that the Shadow not only has it's place in our lives, but it's a very important part of ourselves, that once we are able to bring it into alignment with our higher self, it becomes an amazing friend vs an [internal] adversary. This is one tool that has been genuinely effective in my experience. [While the Shadow Walk experience] is intense and feels difficult during the process, the [freedom gained] is so worth it! (Highlights from Ron's private testimonial).

Kalhie Q. ~ Private Session

Entrepreneur

Sooooo.... How wild is our beautiful universe? I don't think I ever met Adrienne outside of a social media setting. At least not in this lifetime. I have to say, chatting with her felt very familiar. I have been going through some challenges and changes as of lately, and our conversation felt like it was meant to be. It felt right. She was able to help me see the SHEro within my SHEnanigains. I absolutely recommend reaching out or at least listening to her message if ya want to dive a bit deeper. I am down with self love and growth. Thank you for helping me take the next step!!!

Kathryn Cook ~ Solo Shadow Walk Session

ALT-U Certified Facilitator

Personal development is nothing new to me. In fact my whole life I’ve been coaching people through much of their growth & with that find that, I myself, can often be a very resistant person in many ways to being coached. So when Adrienne offered me a rather impromptu Shadow Session, I thought it would be more of the “same” of what I have found over the years. In other words...I wasn’t expecting to be outsmarted by the strategy, but I was. In fact, I was struck by the process in which I was able to go so deep into my past so quickly. Within a couple of hours, the process helped me see a hidden pattern that has consistently shown up and stops me in life - and I simply broke down. I could feel the weight of my life experiences shifting. It was reaching something so specific that I had not fully realized before. The session, even in its simplicity, was able to get to the crux of the matter...the foundation of what I have built my life upon. I clearly saw so many of the obstacles I’ve faced (many I felt embarrassed of) and realized I don’t have to keep repeating them over & over again. In fact now when looking back on how it has affected my life, I can still feel the resistance of that day and the sense of freedom afterward. An internal freedom from my own past patterns. Soon after I thought, why don’t I formalize my desire to help others with this system. A strategy that has worked powerfully for me and can magnify the impact of what I already love doing. It is difficult to express the power of a Shadow Session, but it is real and I'm going to make it my business, because for me it has been a meaningful piece of what so many people search for in their personal development and rarely find. And I want to help bring it to the world.

Denise M. ~ Solo Shadow Walk Session

Entrepreneur

I think the program is a very interesting and useful tool, that I didn't even know I needed. I honestly wasn't sure what to expect in the beginning, all I knew was looking for a deeper understanding of what's been holding me back in life. Intrigued, I had to give it a try. I'm so glad I did. I was a little skeptical, wondering how one session could make that much of an impact on my life experience. I was completely blown away! Once I got through my session, I couldn't believe the life theme, & triggers that came up. They made total sense for me. Having that information armed me with tools & resources to better handle anything new that came my way with more confidence & trust in my own decisions, & really learn how to let go of the patterns that no longer serve me. I can much more quickly spot triggers that come up & can handle them with more grace & ease. It has helped me become more comfortable in my own skin. I have had many breakthroughs since my session, the most important being to always check in with myself, making sure my inner child is left feeling heard & loved. I absolutely adore Kathryn, who facilitated my session. She was a delight, very calm, knowledgeable, made me very comfortable. I would love to check in with her again to let her know the progress I have made. If this is something you have been thinking about trying, I wholeheartedly recommend it! I feel like I have a new perspective on life, & I can't thank their team enough!

Lynn G. ~ Solo Shadow Walk Session

School Teacher

“Adrienne has supported me in gaining new insight into patterns rooted in my past that I hadn’t been able to fully understand before. She is knowledgeable, and her guidance and suggestions make sense. I am fortunate to have reached out to Adrienne!!

Amber Chazukow ~ Solo Shadow Walk Session

Co-Founder of ALT-University & ALT-U Certified Coach

My Shadow Session gave me the ability to be more joyful & present in my life. I find I am now able to see opportunities I wasn’t able to see before, because I am attracting them on a different frequency vs. subconsciously degrading myself internally. It gave me a new hope and outlook on life where I can see that I really can have what I want in life & love myself more for it. I feel lighter as though a weight was lifted & find I am more excited about life in general. I’ve always known I had a universal soul contract to help others discover who they are & now with this missing piece I know I can.

Eric B. ~ Solo Shadow Walk Session

ALT-University's Medicine Man

During my shadow session with Holly, I was reminded of who I really am & what I really came here to do. Since my experience I'm excited to completely ALTer my life!

Lindsay J. ~ Solo Shadow Walk Session

Web Designer

Adrienne is a wise, wonderful and radical woman! She'll make you laugh, she'll make you cry, she'll break you wide open so the sunshine can pour in!

Cindy D. ~ Solo Shadow Walk Session

Co-Founder of ALT-University until 2020

My shadow session was remarkably the most powerful thing I’ve done. It helped me see the barriers behind my procrastination & get clarity on what my life HAS been about vs what it really CAN & IS about. I found that the brick walls I’ve built throughout my life weren’t meant to be impenetrable walls that I need to bulldoze through, but rather lessons that serve me as protective shields that I can choose to use or not. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t scared, but amidst the fear I still felt safe & very surprised at what came up for me. I now see this as being such a useful tool for my clients to help them see it is much easier to remove a shield vs a wall.

Caitlin D. ~ Solo Shadow Walk Session

Quality Assurance Professional

Going through the process with Amber was a very unique and helpful experience. Emotional honesty and vulnerability are very challenging for me but through the whole process I felt supported and safe enough to really be open and honest. It helped recognize patterns and triggers that I hadn't seen before. Moving forward after, I found it was easier to identify when I was being triggered. I notice when reactions come up and can choose to respond with more awareness. This is a very helpful stepping stone on the path of self realization and self care.

Abby T. ~ Solo Shadow Walk Session

Public Service

This is the first time I’ve ever done a shadow session. During the session I was very emotional & it was quite an intense experience, but also very liberating at the same time. The tools that Michelle provided me with to move forward with my Life-Theme was more than anything I’ve ever received in other programs I have participated in. It was a life-changer for me, knowing what my life-theme was as well as having the tools to proceed & explore old patterns & new emotional experiences with more clarity. Michelle is a very kind & compassionate person who made me feel safe & secure throughout the whole session. She explained everything to me before & if I had any questions during the session we just stopped and went over them.

Keith L. ~ Solo Shadow Walk Session

Retired Counselor & Future ALT-U Coach

There are maybe 10 people that have influenced my life in a positive way that I consider "impact people". Adrienne has become one of them. I enjoyed the shadow session & feel happier and lighter. I connect better with my emotions vs. getting stuck in overthinking now. I have learned to let the feeling be felt which has opened space for more uplifting thoughts. I keep thinking of sitting out in the cosmos with God & knowing he is only love. I can tell God is stirring something inside of me to start helping people again, as though I'm being led by the Holy Spirit. A program like this feels natural & more aligned than other traditional approaches I've tried. I am excited about becoming a ALT-U Certified Facilitator and using these tools to help support people in their personal development.

Erin L.B. ~ Solo Shadow Walk Session

Photographer

My shadow session with Holly helped move me to a place of recognition, insight, & depth that allowed me to expand the understanding of myself & my patterns. It gave me tools to move forward and with moments in my life that typically make me freeze. The tools she provided, I’m able to use on my own to be aware and self reliant on creating movement in my life.

Maria O.M. ~ Solo Shadow Walk Session

Yoga Instructor

I recently had a Shadow Session with Amber that was a real eye-opener. I honestly didn't know what to expect from the session. The combination of energy work and Amber's compassionate and intuitive insight helped me recognize some of the ways I hold myself back. It was quite an enlightening experience. I highly recommend trying a session with her. Not to mention, she is an awesome dance and yoga instructor.

Marc L. ~ Group Shadow Walk Session

Digital Engineer & Future ALT~U Coach

[My Group Shadow Walk experience] was "mind-blowing", "life-changing", [like] "awakening" to something "powerful." [During the session] I felt that there was an emptiness that had been resolved and a heaviness lifted. I could feel the energy all over my body, it was incredible. It felt like there was a release that had been decades in the making. At first I was timid to [speak] in a group setting, but I really appreciated the interactions and they way you all worked as a team, nurturing and supporting us, behind the scenes while also guiding the group. It was very powerful, [that, and the sharing from others] gave me strength to want to share my experiences more. I have a whole new outlook on life and I look forward to the unknown. I don't feel weighed down by old patterns of worry or fearful thoughts anymore. I'm a lot more patient, accepting, humble, and grateful with myself and others. [I have a much more] positive outlook on life and I haven't felt this good in years. [I know now that] the world is my oyster and I am much more motivated [to move forward]. I'm so grateful to everyone involved. [For those who may be questioning it] - this is a MAJOR shift, if you'll allow it to happen. I would encourage anybody who is wanting to improve themselves, has felt lost, neglected, overlooked, weighed down, or is questioning their direction or purpose in life - [to consider a Shadow Walk session]. The facilitators are all true professionals [who I lovingly refer to as the] "Dream Team." It was an incredible experience that I'm glad I went through. (Highlights from Marc's private testimonial).

A.L.T. ~ Solo Shadow Walk Session

Founder's Testimonial - A Ministry Aligned

If you’ve stayed long enough to read the reflections of others, I invite you to stay just a moment more. It’s not common for a founder to leave a personal testimonial on their own page, and even less common for a creator to develop a process, teach it, and then turn around and let their own students guide them through the very journey our members will take. But that is who I am, and this is the integrity we stand on.

Every ALT-U Mentor I have personally trained has walked this path from the inside out. They are not only skilled; they are steady, grounded, compassionate, accountable, discerning, and dedicated to supporting members with clarity and integrity on their journey of remembrance and alignment. I know this because we walked through our own shadows together. For two years, when my personal life nearly halted this ministry’s birth, it was this team who held the field with devotion. Even when progress felt slow, they remained aligned with our elemental mission: to support human beings in returning to coherence and reconnecting with their own inner strength.

They stood beside me through the difficult moments, not because it was easy, but because they knew what this work does. They knew what it did for them, what it did for each other, and what it does for our members. They knew it brings people back to themselves — quickly, clearly, powerfully. We hold each other accountable because we are human. We are honest. We are real. There are moments when grief arrives, when old identities shake loose, and when shadows rise to be integrated. In those moments, healing is not a performance. It is a return. A primal, essential realignment that frees what has been trapped inside for far too long.

This is why our team practices mutual witnessing and inner reconciliation. Because if we don’t face what’s inside of us, we cannot hold space for others doing the same. Shadow Work is deep work. Not the kind you force through willpower or bypass with positivity. It is the kind that asks you to meet yourself — fully, honestly, unguarded. And no, it doesn’t always feel comfortable. Sometimes it brings up old shame, unexpected emotion, or the parts of self we’ve avoided for years. But these moments open the doorway to coherence.

When members enter a Shadow Walk Session, they often face fear, doubt, or stories that have weighed them down for a lifetime. And our mentors step forward with steadiness, presence, and devotion to walk with them through it — just as they once walked with me, and we once walked with each other.

The intention is simple: to offer the same clarity and relief that we once received. Relief from the heaviness that makes people feel invisible, small, unheard, forgotten, or disconnected from their own purpose. You’ve been sensing this. Calling for it, even. And we have been preparing for you.

You are ready for this work — we know this because we’ve been where you are. Everyone on this team has walked the same path you are about to step into. No one guides from theory. We guide from lived experience, embodied wisdom, and spiritual alignment. This is where it begins. This is where it began for all of us. No one in this ministry completes their training without facing their own shadow and returning with the gift hidden beneath the grief. It is our way. It is our oath. We are here to remind you: You are not alone. We walk with you — lantern in hand — offering you a chance to illuminate what has been dark and release what has been heavy. Will you take the step? I can tell you this: once you begin, your system shifts in ways that are undeniable. You see with greater clarity. You feel lighter. You recognize the next aligned step when it appears.

Some members continue into deeper programs after this experience. Others find that the Shadow Walk itself delivers the clarity they were seeking. Some even feel called to join us in this mission and become ALT-U Mentors themselves. But for now, let’s focus on freeing what is ready to be released — so that purpose can return, clarity can rise, and your next chapter can begin. Life is too short, too sacred, and too meaningful to live feeling unseen or unexpressed. There is no other process I know that brings someone back to themselves as quickly and as profoundly as the Shadow Walk.

And I know this much: If my team can hold me — fully, fiercely, without backing away — then they will hold you with the same devotion, strength, and steadiness. It is time to prioritize living again. To reclaim joy. To honor truth. To speak courageously. To set higher standards. To walk with integrity. And to support one another through the moments when life presses in. This is our path. This is our work. This is our devotion. Because for us, this isn’t business — it’s lineage. It’s ministry. It’s human. It’s personal.

So the only question left is: Will you walk with us?

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Programs & Sacred Pathways

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Our 3 Pillars

We explore spiritual teachings that invite coherence between body, mind, and spirit—supporting a more balanced and aligned way of living.

Three paths we explore:

SACRED SCIENCE: We offer faith-based teaching in spiritual technologies rooted in elemental alchemy, energetic law, and the remembrance of ancestral wisdom.

SACRED SANCTUARY: We cultivate a culture rooted in harmony, reciprocity, and collective uplift through gifts, gathering, and growth - creating sovereign sanctuaries for well-being and spiritual prosperity.

SACRED SERVICE: We walk a devotional path of celebration, expressed through our private missions, retreats, ceremonies, forward movements, and live spiritual teachings.

Books & Mini Courses

E-Book

This online book, written by Adrienne L. Thomas, is a handbook for how to HEAL Your Toxic Talk Track. It is the 10 Step Process to help you integrate your Shadow Self, overcome personal shame, & move forward with FREEDOM!

Purchase HERE

Mini Course

This "ALTering...Anger" mini course, presented by Amber Chazukow, provides the tools & tips needed to shift from anger to acceptance with ease. It will help you reframe & relieve the shame that accompanies this emotion.

MOVE FROM THIS PAGE

E-Book...Coming Soon!

This online book, written by Adrienne L. Thomas & Michelle Benewiat, is a step-by-step workbook to help explore your personal programming, heal past wounds, & forgive those who influenced your experience .

Coming Soon!

Mini Course...Coming Soon!

This mini course, traditionally provided post Shadow Walk, will guide you through the process of designing the tools needed to help transmute difficult emotions quickly, remain emotionally regulated, & set you up for success.

Coming Soon!

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Private Gatherings & Educational Experiences

We offer private ministry gatherings, group teachings, and alignment experiences for member organizations and teams.

If your group or company would like to participate, we can explore how our ministry can support your collective alignment, coherence, and embodied leadership within the private domain.

Ask us about:

Our upcoming private events
Private speaking sessions for member groups
Alignment and vitality teachings
The Shadow Walk program available to participating members

All offerings are available exclusively within our Private Membership Association.

We will send you future offers & never share your personal information.

Within our private ministry, we serve as intuitive guides and mentors for individuals seeking to reconnect with their inner power, clarity, purpose, and sense of play. We support members in remembering their own wisdom, restoring trust in life, expanding their capacity for joy, and returning to an aligned, intentional way of living—so they, in turn, can inspire and uplift others on their path.

You are welcome to join our free public Facebook group, #OPTIMIZEJOY,to stay connected and learn more about what we do. Please note that all ministry offerings, teachings, and private-domain activities occur only inside our Private Membership Association.

Hi! I'm Adrienne L. Thomas, and Intuitive Mindset Coach. I help people reestablish a deep connection with their power, prudence, purpose & play so they can trust life, #OPTIMIZEJOY, get back in the game & HELP others do the same!

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Let us know how we can best serve you or your business. Remember to ask us about our upcoming events, speaking engagements, vitality packages or how you can become a part of the "Shadow Walk" revolution! Also, please enjoy our FREE gift on how you can INCREASE ENERGY NOW!

Become a Certified ALT-U Mentor & Ministerial Guide

Within our private ministry, we offer an advanced pathway for individuals who feel called to guide others through remembrance, alignment, and elemental mastery. Whether you are deepening your personal practice or expanding your capacity to support others inside the private domain, this program provides the structure, embodiment, and initiation you need.

By becoming an ALT-U Certified Mentor, you join us in our mission to support global alignment, coherence, and awakening—one member at a time.

If you feel called to explore this path, contact us to request a private synergy session and discover whether our year-round Past to Prodigy Mastery Pathway is aligned for you.

All offerings are available exclusively within our Private Membership Association.

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Get to know the founders of ALT-University. Connect with us on Facebook, explore our public videos and stories, and join our free online community to stay updated on what we share publicly.

Please note: All ministry teachings and private-domain offerings are available exclusively to members inside our Private Membership Association.

#OPTIMIZEJOY

"The strength of our ‪humanity is derived by the ‪relationships we build by connecting, sharing and engaging our successes as well as our failures. This creates extraordinary opportunities to add value and help others through empathy."

~ Paul Bradley Smith ~

ALT-University

"I think that's the most fascinating part of getting to know someone. To see how they do things. How their way is different from your way, and the FUN of trying to do it their way. What value there is in looking at things from their perspective."

~ Kati Hawk ~

SHEroes & SHEnanigans

"There are moments, when you're getting to know someone, when you realize something deep and buried in you, is deep and buried in them, too. If feels like meeting a stranger you've known your WHOLE life."

~ Leah Raeder ~

Rhea L.S. ~ Group Shadow Walk Session

Licensed Therapist

I've been a therapist for 20 years, and I've tried many modalities myself, but this was a really different experience for me in terms of getting right to the root of the belief system. AND then being able to change it, over a span of two days (3hrs), is really amazing. In traditional therapies like (CBT, EMDR, Somatic Practices) you're figuring out all these themes and the different ways to address them. [These therapies] all have their place, but the [Group Shadow Walk Session] was much more to the point. It helped me get [clear on what] my false belief system is. I could sit in therapy forever and never have gotten those things. And for me, it is easier to address and figure out how to change [something moving forward] when I know what I am dealing with right from the beginning, vs spending years trying to figure it out. [Your program] starts with that, and then you go from there. [I noticed] it changed how I related to certain people in my life immediately, which I found fascinating and hopeful. I haven't had many negative thoughts since [the session] but when I do, [I know] I can recognize the old belief system right away, and get through it so much faster. I also haven't needed to use [the tools provided] yet, but they give me hope that in the future, it will be easier to move through painful feelings [quickly], vs spending an hour, or ten, hoping they will end. [Your program] is very healing to say the least. [After this experience] I feel more confident, comfortable, and powerful being me, and I know I am beautiful and loveable just as I am. I definitely recommend this program to those who have tried traditional practices without resolution; are willing to go deep; and are wanting to get to the root of your personal belief system quickly - so you can move forward with your life, knowing how amazing you truly are! (Highlights from Rhea's video testimonial).

Holly Schultz ~ Solo Shadow Walk Session

ALT~U Certified Coach

"I got my life back & restored a zest for life I had resigned myself from receiving. With Michelle’s guidance I found MY-SELF again & the LOOP I had been living in. Knowing this has helped me finally break free from that loop & quickly stop old patterns that no longer serve me, so I can live fully. This clarity made it easy to find my PURPOSE & know what I came here to do...I came here to help others live their BEST adventure, which is their LIFE! I decided to become an ALT-U coach because I know with the ALT strategy I can deliver the results my MISSION requires. Now I can truly help others break free from their loop & LIVE THEIR BEST LIFE! Just like I was delivered the cosmos, I too can take others to the most magical place in the universe...the STARS, and from there they can live their DREAMS!"

Michelle Benewiat ~ Solo Shadow Walk Session

Co-Founder of ALT-University & ALT-U Certified Coach

FREEDOM! Never have I had so much FUN, JOY & WILLINGNESS to go into discomfort, vulnerability or step into new challenges. I mean - I love my LIFE! I knew I'd eventually be a life-coach, though I didn't know what it would look like. Now I'm living my life fully as a coach, mentor, parent, wife, friend & WOMAN. I'm ready to take it all on whatever it looks like. I'm super excited for what's next. ALL THE THINGS! Even the SHIfT! I can look at every hard thing I'm doing & see the lesson for me within the experience to guide others...EVERY SINGLE ONE!

Kimberly D. ~ Solo Shadow Walk Session

Spiritual Life-Coach

I was born a preemie, born with a mild disability and then had autoimmune issues as an adult, to the point where I couldn’t work and struggled walking with my cane. She helped me see the root reasons for my body to choose this life with a disability. And after that awareness, I was able to choose to let it go. Now, I am walking without my cane. I am still healing myself and relearning to walk. I am eternally grateful to Adrienne for being an integral part of my healing journey. If you want to understand your "life theme" and patterns that no longer serve you, or face the roots of your toxic pain or shame, book a call with her. You won’t regret it.

Ron C.

Digital Artist & Future ALT~U Coach

[My Group Shadow Walk experience] was phenomenal. I thought it was a very integrative and holistic approach [to working with the Shadow] negative aspects of life. I say that having had [other] experiences that weren't as integrative and tend to gloss over the hidden part of ourselves that we don't like to look at. [After the session] I felt lighter, childlike, playful, grounded and more like myself. I was able to observe myself and my triggers more easily, which was enlightening, and was also able to self correct more easily. I am more patient with myself and with others and it has enabled me to see other's choices as more unconscious actions vs malicious intention. [Through this process] I've learned that the Shadow not only has it's place in our lives, but it's a very important part of ourselves, that once we are able to bring it into alignment with our higher self, it becomes an amazing friend vs an [internal] adversary. This is one tool that I have found that if you use it, it will work and [while the Shadow Walk experience] is intense and feels difficult during the process, the [freedom gained] is so worth it! (Highlights from Ron's video testimonial).

Kalhie Q. ~ Coaching Experience

Entrepreneur

Sooooo.... How wild is our beautiful universe? I don't think I ever met Adrienne outside of a social media setting. At least not in this lifetime. I have to say, chatting with her felt very familiar. I have been going through some challenges and changes as of lately, and our conversation felt like it was meant to be. It felt right. She was able to help me see the SHEro within my SHEnanigains. I absolutely recommend reaching out or at least listening to her message if ya want to dive a bit deeper. I am down with self love and healing. Thank you for helping me take the next step!!!

Kathryn Cook ~ Solo Shadow Walk Session

Co-Founder & COO of ALT-University

Personal development is nothing new to me. In fact my whole life I’ve been coaching people through much of their growth & with that find that, I myself, can often be a very resistant person in many ways to being coached. So when Adrienne offered me a rather impromptu Shadow Session, I thought it would be more of the “same” of what I have found over the years. In other words...I wasn’t expecting to be outsmarted by the strategy, but I was. In fact, I was struck by the process in which I was able to go so deep into my past so quickly. Within 2 hours she helped me find the root issue of what consistently stops me in life and I simply broke down. I could feel the pain of my life experiences finally releasing. It was reaching something so specific that I had not fully realized before. The session, even in its simplicity, was able to get to the crux of the matter...the foundation of what I have built my life upon. I clearly saw so many of the obstacles I’ve faced (many I felt embarrassed of) and realized I don’t have to keep repeating them over & over again. In fact now when looking back on how it has affected my life, I can still feel the resistance of that day and KNOW I have been freed...actually FREED of these patterns. Soon after I thought, why don’t I formalize my desire to help others with this system, that not only works but can magnify the impact of what I already love doing. It is difficult to express the power of a Shadow Session, but it is real and I'm going to make it my business, because I KNOW it works. It is the KEY...the missing link of what most never find in their PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT & I’m going to help bring it to the world.

Denise M. ~ Solo Shadow Walk Session

Entrepreneur

I think the program is a very interesting and useful tool, that I didn't even know I needed. I honestly wasn't sure what to expect in the beginning, all I knew was it was a form of self healing, & a way to find out what has been holding me back in life. Intrigued, I had to give it a try. I'm so glad I did. I was a little skeptical, wondering how one session could make that much of an impact on my life. I was completely blown away! Once I got through my session, I couldn't believe the life theme, & triggers that came up. They made total sense for me. Having that information armed me with tools & resources to better handle anything new that came my way with more confidence & trust in my own decisions, & really learning how to release the things that no longer serve me. I can much more quickly spot triggers that come up & can handle them with more grace & ease. It has helped me become more comfortable in my own skin. I have had many breakthroughs since my session, the most important being to always check in with myself, making sure my inner child is left feeling heard & loved. I absolutely adore (Kathryn Cook) the coach I had for my session. She was a delight, very calm, knowledgeable, made me very comfortable. I would love to check in with her again to let her know the progress I have made. If this is something you have been thinking about trying, I wholeheartedly recommend it! I feel like I have a new lease on life, & I can't thank them enough!

Lynn G. ~ Solo Shadow Walk Session

School Teacher

Adrienne has helped me work through some issues stemming from my childhood that counseling never was successful with. She is knowledgeable and her suggestions make sense. I am fortunate to have reached out to Adrienne!!

Amber Chazukow ~ Solo Shadow Walk Session

Co-Founder of ALT-University & ALT-U Certified Coach

Eric B. ~ Solo Shadow Walk Session

ALT-University's Medicine Man

During my shadow session with Holly, I was reminded of who I really am & what I really came here to do. Since my experience I'm excited to completely ALTer my life!

Lindsay J. ~ Solo Shadow Walk Session

Web Designer

Adrienne is a wise, wonderful and radical woman! She'll make you laugh, she'll make you cry, she'll break you wide open so the sunshine can pour in!

Cindy D. ~ Solo Shadow Walk Session

Co-Founder of ALT-University until 2020

My shadow session was remarkably the most powerful thing I’ve done. I was able to break down the barriers of procrastination & get clarity on what my life HAS been about vs what it really CAN & IS about. I found that the brick walls I’ve built throughout my life weren’t meant to be impenetrable walls that I need to bulldoze through, but rather lessons that serve me as protective shields that I can choose to use or not. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t scared, but amidst the fear I still felt safe & very surprised at what came up for me. I now see this as being such a useful tool for my clients to help them see it is much easier to remove a shield vs a wall.

Caitlin D. ~ Solo Shadow Walk Session

Quality Assurance Professional

Going through the process with Amber was a very unique and helpful experience. Emotional honesty and vulnerability are very challenging for me but through the whole process I felt supported and safe enough to really be open and honest. It helped me to see my underlying triggers and biases that I’ve held onto my whole life. Moving forward after, I found it was easier to identify when I was being triggered. I can more easily stop myself before reacting and realize what is actually happening and correct it. This is a very helpful stepping stone on the path of self realization and self care.

Abby T. ~ Solo Shadow Walk Session

Public Service

This is the first time I’ve ever done a shadow session. During the session I was very emotional & it was quite an intense experience, but also very releasing at the same time. The tools that Michelle provided me with to move forward with my Life-Theme was more than anything I’ve ever received in counseling or any other therapy I’ve ever gone to. It was a life-changer for me, knowing what my life-theme was as well as having the tool to proceed & process through old traumas & new traumas. Michelle is a very kind & compassionate person who made me feel safe & secure throughout the whole session. She explained everything to me before & if I had any questions during the session we just stopped and went over them.

Keith L. ~ Solo Shadow Walk Session

Retired Counselor & Future ALT-U Coach

There are maybe 10 people that have influenced my life in a positive way that I consider "impact people". Adrienne has become one of them. I enjoyed the shadow session & feel happier and lighter. I know I am feeling vs. overthinking now. I have learned to let the feeling be felt & turn it to happy thoughts. I keep thinking of sitting out in the cosmos with God & knowing he is only love. I can tell God is stirring something inside of me to start helping people again, as though I'm being led by the Holy Spirit. A program like this feels natural to me & I like more than formal counseling. I am excited about becoming a ALT-U (Certified Coach) and using these tools to help people heal.

Erin L.B. ~ Solo Shadow Walk Session

Photographer

My shadow session with Holly helped move me to a place of recognition, insight, & depth that allowed me to expand the understanding of myself & my patterns. It gave me tools to move forward and through the stops in my life that typically make me freeze. The tools she provided, I’m able to use on my own to be aware and self reliant on creating movement in my life.

Maria O.M. ~ Solo Shadow Walk Session

Yoga Instructor

I recently had a Shadow Session with Amber that was a real eye-opener. I honestly didn't know what to expect from the session. The combination of energy work and Amber's compassionate and probative counseling helped me learn some of the reasons why I self sabotage. It was quite an enlightening experience. I highly recommend you try a session with her. Not to mention, she is an awesome dance and yoga instructor.

Marc L. ~ Group Shadow Walk Session

Digital Engineer & Future ALT~U Coach

[My Group Shadow Walk experience] was "mind-blowing", "life-changing", [like] "awakening" to something "powerful." [During the session] I felt that there was an emptiness that had been healed and a heaviness lifted. I could feel the energy all over my body, it was incredible. It felt like there was a release that had been decades in the making. At first I was timid to [speak] in a group setting, but I really appreciated the coaching interactions and they way you all worked as a team, nurturing and supporting us, behind the scenes while also guiding the group. It was very powerful, [that, and the sharing from others] gave me strength to want to share my experiences more. I have a whole new outlook on life and I look forward to the unknown. I don't have to worry or have fearful thoughts and heavy anxiety. I'm a lot more patient, accepting, humble, and grateful with myself and others. [I have a much more] positive outlook on life and I haven't felt this good in years. [I know now that] the world is my oyster and I am much more motivated [to move forward]. I'm so grateful to everyone involved. [For those who may be questioning it] - this is a MAJOR shift, if you'll allow it to happen. I would encourage anybody who is wanting to improve themselves, has felt lost, neglected, experienced trauma, or is questioning their direction or purpose in life - [to sign up for a Shadow Walk Session]. The facilitators are all true professionals [who I lovingly refer to as the] "Dream Team." It was an incredible experience that I'm glad I went through. (Highlights from Marc's video testimonial).

Adrienne L. Thomas ~ Solo Shadow Walk Session

CEO of ALT-University

If you've stuck around long enough to read our other testimonials, I'm hoping you'll hang around just a bit longer. I'm not sure how many CEOs of a coaching company leave a testimonial on their own page. Nor do I know many that develop a program, train it, and cross-check it, by turning around to have their students coach them through the same experience that our clients will encounter. However, I DO know that I AM THAT ONE! I DO know and can attest that each one of the ALT-U Coaches I have personally Certified, are fantastic coaches, guides, and mentors. They are tough, gentle, centered, grounded, strong, steadfast, honest, honorable, vetted and DEDICATED to providing you with the best service and integrity during your personal development journey with us.

I know this because they coached me and each other through two years of shit, when my personal turmoil almost stopped me from launching this program. Through it all, even when it was slow going, they remained devoted to our elemental MISSION. To HELP the world HEAL! Because they, like I, KNOW that this program affects lives and impacts people for the better - FAST! With a mission like that, collective coaching is not only desired, but it is also REQUIRED from this team. Why...because around here we are HUMAN and we are REAL, which means we too have moments when grief comes to visit, and healing comes first.

I mean REAL healing. None of that "PUSH harder until you burn out and cancer comes knocking" healing. I mean deep PRIMAL healing. The kind that, IF NOT HANDLED, can keep you depressed and spiraling for days, weeks, years, repeatedly. And unless you're willing to dive right into it... you’ll miss the Gift beneath the Grief. That is why our team holds mutual accountability. So, we don't miss it! And NO, this collective coaching (like all coaching) doesn't always feel good. Especially when leading a team who intimately knows one another's vulnerabilities, (yes they know mine). They all could leave the team, or myself at any time, and each one WILL definitely call out each other's shadow for lack of focus, poor decision, or procrastination when necessary (specifically, mine).

In fact, it often feels shameful, humiliating, and can trigger spikes of internal rage, but I wouldn't have it any other way. Why, because as a team we can't grow or guide if we don't integrate and regulate our own Shadow. And as the creator of the Shadow Walk ~ Emotional Regulation Process, I know that the strength required to remain EMOTIONALLY REGULATED, while guiding others to their own healing is MANDATORY! The darkness the internal Shadow can cast, is a heavy weight to carry for a Coach when they are accompany a deep journey through the past of a stranger. Our Shadow Walk Sessions can take anywhere from 3-5 hours. Both coach and client are often met with unsurmountable fear, indescribable doubt, unfathomable stories, and emotionally excruciating pain.

Pain that I am expecting them to carry. Pain that you are monetarily exchanging to hand off. And pain that our coaches are stepping forward to hold. All of this in effort to provide you with what we received on our own journey. Relief! Relief from the burden that has you feeling lost, alone, small, forgotten, invisible, unheard, unloved, stagnant, and scared of who you've become...or haven't.

You've been calling for us. We are here, and we are listening. You need what we offer because it is the quickest path to freedom. And you want what we have because it is a simple, safe, and effective strategy to get yourSelf BACK in the game. I have yet to meet a soul who doesn't want or need this. Most do, and many are scared. Scared of their own Shadow. However, YOU are ready. You KNOW this, and so do we. We know this because we've been there, and LIKE attracts LIKE.

Every single ALT-U Certified Coach has gone through what you will go through on this journey. Including me. This is where it begins - this is where we all started. Never will there be a graduate here that has not had this experience. We exist to let you know you are NOT alone. We are here, lantern in hand, offering you an opportunity to light up the dark and let it go. Will you take a leap of faith? I can promise that this will jumpstart your system in the most PROFOUND way.

Whether you continue to consciously participate in your own growth after the experience, is up to you. But I can assure you, you'll feel free, see clearly, and know what the next right step is when the opportunity presents itself. And, yes, we have many personal growth programs beyond this initial invitation and may invite you to the next experience. However, you might find that the Shadow Walk alone is enough. Many have. EVEN BETTER, you may also feel called to join our mission and become a coach yourself.

But for now, in this moment, this synergetic exchange between my words and your eyes, let's simply focus on FREEING you up. Free you enough so you can find your purpose, join our DREAM TEAM, or manifest your own. Whatever it may be, life is far too short and much too sweet to feel so underrated. I don't know of a single program that can retrieve such DEEP personal insight, and remind you of who you are, faster than our Shadow Walk Session. And I mean that!

I DO know, that if my team can carefully hold, and powerfully coach me, without backing down, giving up, or freaking out, then I know they can & will remain dedicated, steadfast & strong while guiding your Shadow Walk, so you too, can find the GIFT beneath the GRIEF.

It's time to prioritize living again. It's time to #OPTIMIZEJOY, to uphold truth, to HAVE courageous conversations, to set personal boundaries, house higher principles AND nurture each other through pain and discouragement when needed. And it is us, the people of the world that need to heal us. And that begins within each heart, yours, and ours. You don't have to go it alone. On this walk we can RISE together, and my team will make sure you do! Because for us... this isn't "JUST BUSINESS" -- IT'S PERSONAL! So dear reader, I wonder...WILL YOU JOIN US?