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Ancestral Campfire: Rekindling Our Collective Wisdom

Throughout our evolution as human beings, we have relied on the campfire to come together as social creatures and share our collective experiences with one another.

Usually over a hunted and foraged meal, we come together to add our uniquely specific knowledge to the group’s general knowledge so we can all improve and grow.

Unfortunately, the modernity of today has nearly removed this powerful form of conscious discussion as we gravitate more and more towards the binary norm of the Internet. 

At Apricus, we seek to empower each other through helpful, non-judgmental discourse and reinforce our ancestral roots all while utilizing the tremendous power of technology.

We share wins and losses, ask for and give advice if solicited, and find inspiration in each other’s journeys, all while continuing along our own distinct paths.

For as long as you maintain an active coaching membership or an Ancestral Campfire membership, you have access to our Ancestral Campfire community.

Facilitated by one of our expert coaches, this includes one 90 minute ‘salon style’ coaching call every week geared towards peer support, education, reading suggestions, and conscious discussion of current events.

Guest speakers can and will be featured monthly, and there will often be a healthy recipe provided ahead of time for you to prepare and bring to the call if you so choose.

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Unless otherwise noted, all coaching packages include one year of access to the Ancestral Campfire Community.

You can expect:

  • One 90-minute salon style coaching call every week
  • Recipes, reading lists, and blog posts available only to our Ancestral Campfire Community
  • Monthly guest speakers providing education on a range of pertinent topics
  • Conscious discussion of current events
  • Non-judgmental peer support, facilitated by one of Apricus’s expert coaches
  • 365 Day General Fitness Program, updated Regularly
  • Nutrition, Strength and Conditioning, Mental Health, and Spiritual Development products and resources available only to Ancestral Campfire Members

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Like all social, long-lived organisms with long childhoods and overlap between our generations, we need to learn how to be adults. That is different, however, from needing to be taught.

- Heather Heying

What People Are Saying...

{The remarkable thing is, I feel stronger and fitter physically, mentally and emotionally at 51 than when I was at 31. I feel more in control over my depression and anxiety than those two negative energies having control over me. But the ultimate gift Rich gave me was a two-fold one: a stronger, healthier me and a stronger, healthier marriage. He took on both my husband and me as individual clients. I cannot emphasize enough how much this has enhanced my relationship with my husband. Between Rich’s individually customized fitness plans and one-on-one sessions with him, it helped us, as individuals, get back into shape, better regulate emotions and be more self-aware. As a result, the work elevated us as a couple. We communicate better, we hold each other’s spaces better, and we love each other better.
5
Lina and Kasimu W.
{Rich will go out of his way to make sure you have everything you need to succeed and reach your goals. The family vibe is strong and supportive. He's gone above and beyond in every possible way, even creating a specifically built home program based on my needs and equipment while in another state.
5
Lindsay M., Aerial and Trapeze Artist
{This place saved my life. Owe it all to Rich thank you for everything, brother. God Bless.
5
Alex S., Recovering Addict
{The difference between Rich and other coaches I’ve had is that Rich saw me for who I could be, before I could begin to imagine that person. The woman he saw was one that would go on and break a national deadlifting record. When I broke that record I remember turning to Rich with surprise and all he said was “I knew you would.” From this moment on, I too began to believe in myself and my confidence in life has grown.
5
Lisa J., R.N.
{My experience with Richard led to the best years I have ever had. When I first met Richard I had a bad back, always in pain, and had a chiropractor I saw every week. I was skinny and didn't have much confidence, and for me the gym was the last place I ever thought I would love. With his help and encouragement I can say I am a better man. I don't go to the chiropractor anymore, I am almost 200 lbs, and also competed in a strong man competition and you can't do that without confidence. Thank you!!!
5
Josh L., Men’s Development Coach
{Rich is a fantastic coach. He has helped me and Stephanie a lot to improve our performance as dance professionals. Thanks a ton!
5
Nico and Stephanie T., Professional Tango Dancers
{Rich’s approach has been incredibly supportive and understanding, particularly of my desire to use physical fitness as a tool for improving my mental health. He’s provided valuable guidance on breathing techniques, helped me seamlessly integrate workouts into my daily routine, and most importantly, alleviated the guilt I used to feel about taking time for myself. I can’t speak highly enough of Rich as a coach. I genuinely look forward to our sessions and the insights I gain each week.
5
Dana W., Community Engagement Specialist, Army Veteran
{Rich totally recognized my personal challenges and coached me through those challenges. Rich would zoom with me weekly until I was ready to graduate to monthly zooms. We used one on one coaching & video chats to guarantee proper technique. Training the mind & body together has proved to be a successful formula for me.
5
Leonard C., Navy Veteran
{Since the day I met Rich I knew he was a man who cares deeply for his brothers and sisters in the veteran community. He not only opened up his gym to me and others and provided a safe space for us to train and share our weekly victories and losses but Rich has also become my coach, mentor and friend in less than 2 years. He's helped shape me into the man I felt I had lost when my uniform came off and when I separated from the Army. He has shared with me a wealth of knowledge that I can now carry and implement into my everyday life to continue to be a bigger, faster and stronger version of myself both physically and mentally. I owe a debt of gratitude and appreciation for the time and energy Rich put into my 6 months of fitness and nutrition programming. As an athlete I want my coaches to look like my goals (healthy and fit) and Rich fits that mold perfectly.
5
Ruben R., Army Veteran
{The remarkable thing is, I feel stronger and fitter physically, mentally and emotionally at 51 than when I was at 31. I feel more in control over my depression and anxiety than those two negative energies having control over me. But the ultimate gift Rich gave me was a two-fold one: a stronger, healthier me and a stronger, healthier marriage. He took on both my husband and me as individual clients. I cannot emphasize enough how much this has enhanced my relationship with my husband. Between Rich’s individually customized fitness plans and one-on-one sessions with him, it helped us, as individuals, get back into shape, better regulate emotions and be more self-aware. As a result, the work elevated us as a couple. We communicate better, we hold each other’s spaces better, and we love each other better.
5
Lina and Kasimu W.
{Rich will go out of his way to make sure you have everything you need to succeed and reach your goals. The family vibe is strong and supportive. He's gone above and beyond in every possible way, even creating a specifically built home program based on my needs and equipment while in another state.
5
Lindsay M., Aerial and Trapeze Artist
{This place saved my life. Owe it all to Rich thank you for everything, brother. God Bless.
5
Alex S., Recovering Addict
{The difference between Rich and other coaches I’ve had is that Rich saw me for who I could be, before I could begin to imagine that person. The woman he saw was one that would go on and break a national deadlifting record. When I broke that record I remember turning to Rich with surprise and all he said was “I knew you would.” From this moment on, I too began to believe in myself and my confidence in life has grown.
5
Lisa J., R.N.
{My experience with Richard led to the best years I have ever had. When I first met Richard I had a bad back, always in pain, and had a chiropractor I saw every week. I was skinny and didn't have much confidence, and for me the gym was the last place I ever thought I would love. With his help and encouragement I can say I am a better man. I don't go to the chiropractor anymore, I am almost 200 lbs, and also competed in a strong man competition and you can't do that without confidence. Thank you!!!
5
Josh L., Men’s Development Coach
{Rich is a fantastic coach. He has helped me and Stephanie a lot to improve our performance as dance professionals. Thanks a ton!
5
Nico and Stephanie T., Professional Tango Dancers
{Rich’s approach has been incredibly supportive and understanding, particularly of my desire to use physical fitness as a tool for improving my mental health. He’s provided valuable guidance on breathing techniques, helped me seamlessly integrate workouts into my daily routine, and most importantly, alleviated the guilt I used to feel about taking time for myself. I can’t speak highly enough of Rich as a coach. I genuinely look forward to our sessions and the insights I gain each week.
5
Dana W., Community Engagement Specialist, Army Veteran
{Rich totally recognized my personal challenges and coached me through those challenges. Rich would zoom with me weekly until I was ready to graduate to monthly zooms. We used one on one coaching & video chats to guarantee proper technique. Training the mind & body together has proved to be a successful formula for me.
5
Leonard C., Navy Veteran
{Since the day I met Rich I knew he was a man who cares deeply for his brothers and sisters in the veteran community. He not only opened up his gym to me and others and provided a safe space for us to train and share our weekly victories and losses but Rich has also become my coach, mentor and friend in less than 2 years. He's helped shape me into the man I felt I had lost when my uniform came off and when I separated from the Army. He has shared with me a wealth of knowledge that I can now carry and implement into my everyday life to continue to be a bigger, faster and stronger version of myself both physically and mentally. I owe a debt of gratitude and appreciation for the time and energy Rich put into my 6 months of fitness and nutrition programming. As an athlete I want my coaches to look like my goals (healthy and fit) and Rich fits that mold perfectly.
5
Ruben R., Army Veteran