Soul-Inspired Transformational Journeys
Private Life Mentorship & Personal Transformation Coaching In Los Angeles & Beyond
Grounded, one-on-one guidance for people navigating grief, major life transitions, creative rebirth, and the search for clarity, purpose, and authentic direction.
Are You Standing at a Life Crossroads? Is it your "What Now" Moment?
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A loss- navigating grief
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A relationship ending.
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A need for real purpose
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A spiritual awakening.
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Second half of life decisions
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A creative renaissance
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A quiet sense that the life you are living no longer fits.
You may be here because something you have or are experiencing in your life has shifted you to re-identify yourself along with your purpose. This may include:
You don’t need quick advice.
You don’t need surface-level motivation.
You need a grounded, compassionate space where your story is honored — and where you can begin shaping what comes next.
This is what private mentorship with James Bene is.
Why Life Transitions Can Feel So Disorienting
Life transitions rarely happen neatly, the truth is life in itself is difficult...transitions may feel impossible!
Transitions often arrive through loss, endings, burnout, illness, divorce, career shifts, spiritual awakenings, or moments when the life you’ve been living no longer feels true. If this is happening to you, don't freak out! Deep change is a natural part of life that can feel very unnatural, but if allowed, leads to enormous growth and inner awakening.
During these seasons, people commonly experience:
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A loss of identity- "Who am I now that they are gone"
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Emotional overwhelm- "I just don't know what to feel anymore"
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Anxiety or numbness- "I am stuck and afraid"
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Difficulty making decisions- "Too many options confuse me"
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A sense of being “unmoored”- "I don't feel like I am living in reality"
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Questioning of purpose and direction- "What do I do now"
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Spiritual paralysis- "I am questioning my very existence"
Even positive changes can feel destabilizing. When familiar structures fall away, we are asked to meet ourselves in new ways — often without clear guidance or support.
Many people try to “push through” these periods alone. Others are told to simply “stay positive” or “move on.” I say feel it! Live in it. Breathe through it. Connect to your divinity!
True transition requires space, reflection, and compassionate presence.
This is where mentorship and council becomes essential.
A Grounded Approach To Mentoring
My work blends spiritual awareness, life transition counseling, creative reflection, mindfulness, somatic healing and mindset shift.
This is not therapy.
This is not a “fix yourself” model.
It is a relational, human-centered mentoring process designed to help you:
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Reconnect with your inner voice
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Process grief and change
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Clarify identity and values
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Build emotional resilience
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Reclaim creative and personal purpose
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Create sustainable life direction
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Understanding new perspectives
Every session meets you where you are — and supports who you are becoming.
Is This Mentorship Right For You?
Private mentorship is for you if you:
✔ Are navigating grief, loss, or major life transition
✔ Feel disconnected from your sense of purpose
✔ Want spiritual depth without spiritual bypassing
✔ Value honesty, structure, and compassion
✔ Are ready to commit to real personal growth
✔ Desire personalized guidance and accountability
This work is designed for people who are ready to engage fully with their own transformation through not only coaching practices, but spiritual ones as well.
What You Can Expect in Private Mentorship
Each mentoring journey is personalized, but typically includes:
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Weekly private sessions via zoom with James
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Guided reflection and meditation
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Identity and values exploration
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Creative and storytelling practices
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Emotional regulation tools
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Energy healing & somatic work
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Practical goal-setting and integration
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Ongoing text support between sessions
Our work together is both reflective and forward-moving — honoring where you’ve been while helping you build what’s next.
"I am ready to let go, surrender and live peacefully in the flow"
MEET YOUR GUIDE-JAMES BENE
James Bene is a transformational guide, retreat facilitator, and intuitive spiritual mentor with years of experience supporting people through grief, identity change, and creative rebirth.
Through Bene Mudra, he leads international retreats, group journeys, and private mentorship experiences rooted in compassion, presence, and authentic self-expression.
James is deeply passionate about helping others break free from cycles of self-doubt and self-sabotage as well as assisting in navigating major life transitions.
With his own journey of healing as a foundation, he works with those ready to release shame, grief and guilt and step into a more authentic, empowered life.
The loss of both of his parents in one year has re-shaped the way James works with clients. He is now centered around guiding souls through the life changing transitions that often feel paralyzing.
James doesn't offer "coaching" but a container to heal and grow within, where he combines his unique gifts along with 20 years of experience in the wellness profession as a teacher, healer, creator and intuitive.
As a dedicated member and supporter of the LGBTQ+ community, James offers a compassionate, judgment-free space for those who have felt unseen or marginalized. Through his work as a teacher and mentor, he guides clients with honesty, heart, and a spiritually centered approach—helping them reconnect with their truth and live with greater freedom and self-acceptance.
I have helped my clients experiencing or who are:
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Coping with depression
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Treating anxiety
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Navigating life transitions
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Overcoming fear
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Healing relationship issues
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Finding forgiveness
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Grief acceptance & recovery
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Connecting to your higher-purpose
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How to live more consciously
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Life or soul path guidance
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Self-Realization
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Self Love building
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Spiritual guidance for healers and empaths
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Connecting to your true talents
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Building spiritual foundations
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Mindfulness skills
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Coping with illness
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Meditation skills
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Removing creative blocks
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Negative thinking patterns
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Trauma Recovery
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Creative re-birth
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Skill building (meditation/affirmation
What Our Work Together Looks Like
Each mentorship journey is personalized, but most follow a gentle and intentional arc.
You can expect our work to include:
1. Grounding & Stabilization
We begin by creating safety, clarity, and emotional regulation through mindfulness practice.
2. Exploration & Reflection
We explore patterns, beliefs, life stories, and inner landscapes that are relevant to your story.
3. Integration & Meaning
We make sense of your experiences and how they shape your identity as we move from a place of surviving back to living.
4. Direction & Embodiment
We translate insight into daily life, relationships, and choices.
Sessions may include conversation, guided reflection, meditation, somatic and energy healing, creative inquiry, and practical integration tools (creating your spiritual toolbox).
Nothing is forced. Everything unfolds in relationship. James works in the moment and always serves what is best for his clients in the moment.
Examples of Mentorship In Practice
While every journey is unique, here are a few common paths clients walk:
After Loss or Grief
Learning how to carry love and memory forward while rebuilding a meaningful life. Shifting into a new identity.
After Burnout or Career Change
Reconnecting with authentic purpose and redefining success as the person you are now.
After Relationship Endings
Reclaiming identity, confidence, and emotional stability. Confidence building, self love and navigating grief and loss.
During Spiritual Awakening
Integrating expanded awareness into grounded daily living. Recognizing the grief that accompanies awakening.
During Midlife Transition
Rewriting personal narratives and embracing new chapters. Letting go of the old self and navigating the grief associated with it.
These are not quick processes. They are human ones.
And you do not have to navigate them alone.
Mentorship Packages & Investment
Private mentorship is offered in focused, commitment-based containers to support meaningful transformation.
2-Month Mentorship Journey
8 weeks of focused, personalized guidance
Investment: $2,400
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Weekly private sessions
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Personalized integration practice
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Light between-session support via text messages
3-Month Deep Mentorship Journey
12 weeks of immersive support and integration
Investment: $3,500
Includes:
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Weekly private sessions
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Deeper identity and purpose work
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Ongoing personalized support
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Long-term integration planning
Payment plans available.
Client Testimonials
James is an amazing and special energy healer and mentor! I've worked with James for many years and every session leaves me feeling balanced, grounded and relaxed. He is extremely intuitive and shares valuable insights that have made a profound difference in my life. I highly recommend James Bene! Lorraine G
My entire family have been seeing James for years. They often went together and raved about every session. I however for decades was a devout agnostic. So, all of it seemed all too unbelievable for me. But it's not too unbelievable - Its very real and wonderful. A few months ago I had a strong spiritual shift in consciousness. Having heard of James I reached out to him and he was quick to respond and set up a meeting. But I'm in New York and he's in LA? No problem - we FaceTimed and it was perfect. I have also since seen him in person (reiki) in Hoboken, and both sessions were equally powerful in their own ways. James has been an irreplaceable guide, helping me connect to my true self and help me on this path of discovery. He is an incredible wealth of knowledge on the subject, but also is able to read me better than any therapist ever could. He helps with deep reservoir of spiritual guidance and very keen insight on one's mental and physical health. He, and his abilities, have been able to dramatically and fundamentally change my life for the better. I will be continuing to see James for a very long time. He's the genuine article. Namaste. Alex Conway
James is a thoughtful, honest, experienced, and very talented healer and coach. He has a unique ability of making spiritual concepts easy to understand and he is really easy to talk to about...well, anything! I highly recommend James and Bene Mudra Wellness. Great service and very caring! Thomas D.
James is amazing! I've been to others who not only charged more for less time, but provided mediocre quality of service. James has guided me out of a very traumatic period in my life and continues to help me alleviate stress in my life on the daily. His intuition has always been on point for me and has helped me get closure on a number of issues. On top of that, James really cares about his clients. You never feel rushed while you're with him, in fact he's actually spent more than the allotted time with me in the past to ensure I leave feeling balanced and with all my questions answered. I've referred a number of my friends to James - everyone has had different experiences, but what they shared in common was their rave reviews of James' service. Go in with an open mind - you won't regret it! Monica A
“No one saves us but ourselves.
No one can and no one may.
We ourselves must walk the path.”
— Buddha
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