I originally decided to work with Rico to help me with public speaking skills and as a trial to see how it could benefit our employees if we implemented it in the workplace. Having done CBT in the past, and being someone who considers self-reflection to be an essential asset in character building - here I was thinking that I was someone who always takes a proactive approach to keep "on top of" my mental wellbeing. 

Rico quickly made me realise I had no issue with public speaking, and actually had deeply ingrained narratives around my self worth and capabilities, leading to imposter syndrome. I had a huge fear of failure, or rather a fear of being "exposed", and I hid behind my high performance at work and in my personal life as a protection mechanism. Rico helped me to dig to the bottom of why I didn't feel good enough, providing me with invaluable tools to combat this unhelpful narrative that was subconsciously leading my life, which has changed the way that I see myself and ultimately behave. 

Prior to doing Neurofit, I avoided speaking my mind in personal and professional environments as I feared judgement from others, this included training my team in group settings because I would get anxious, feared saying one thing wrong which would end up making me look incapable, ultimately confirming to myself that I wasn't good enough. I avoided confrontation in all areas of my life because this lead to situations that created a cause for fear in the past - confrontation is nevertheless unavoidable, but because I feared it, I would freeze up, get anxious and shut down. This meant I didn't have a chance to voice my feelings, leading to me being annoyed at others for their brashness, but in truth I was actually annoyed at myself for reacting in a way that made me debilitated, highlighting feelings I hadn't dealt with and was repeating from childhood.

I didn't want to see a councillor as I didn't want to get dependent and revisit my life challenges indefinitely, hence why I did self guided CBT in the first place, but Rico was this perfect balance of actively listening, not letting me waffle on for too long, just enough to identify the core issues and actually put steps in place that create lasting changes without the dependency. Fast forward to now, I don't have any sort of anxiety, I feel confident in sharing my views because deep down I value them. The Neurofit programme has made me a ten fold better leader, I welcome confrontation and vulnerability and can see how beneficial it's been for my team as well.

I think for absolutely anyone, you don't realise the weight of what you're carrying around until you have a chance to put it down. Neurofit is a programme I think absolutely everyone can benefit from regardless of your mental space. I've already referred two of my friends who have both said it's been life-changing and I'll continue to sing Rico's praises as he's created an incredible programme for lasting change.

– Post divorce

I’ve been interested in self-discovery for a while, and have learned a lot about myself which has improved my life tremendously. The opportunity to continue that journey with a local Christchurch-based organisation, which my peers in the Financial Services industry have also engaged and raved about, was too good of an opportunity to pass up.

Over the last 5 years i’ve experienced a lot of turbulence in my life with Covid stopping me from seeing my family in Australia for a while, my marriage ending, becoming a single dad, all whilst running my own mortgage and insurance business. I experienced stress, loneliness, and anxiety during that time. Even though i’ve moved on from those emotions, more recently I felt like i’d plateaued, and whilst I was content with my life, i wasn’t feeling joy, and so i wanted to identify why i made the decisions i did so i could make better decisions which aligned with my real purpose in life.

Rico and the NeuroFit programme gave me a method to help me investigate and understand how my past directly affects my current decisions, beliefs, and behaviours. Being able to investigate my past in a non-judgmental and objective way helped me make incisive discoveries about why i am the way i am, think the way i do, and why i make certain decisions.

I’ve always prided myself on taking accountability and avoided “blaming my parents” or others for who and how i am, but Neurofit helped me understand that it’s ok to reflect on your past and the people who influenced you to see how your experiences and interactions with the people around me heavily influenced how i think and behave. Whilst i can’t change what happened or erase the memories, I can decide on the type of dynamic i want to have going forward with the people in my life.

Now, I’m able to pause and reflect before making a decision, because now i’m aware of the “autopilot” response, and I can take time to make better decisions which better align with the person, father and partner i want to be.  

I would strongly recommend Neurofit to anyone who thinks or feels like they’re not getting the best out of themselves, or are possibly unhappy with aspects of their lives, or want to be able to make better decisions.

I’ve never been one to play the mental health card or think I had a mental mess to clear, but after hearing a few people I knew talk about the results Neurofit had for them, I figured I should try it for myself.

I was surprised to find there was plenty to clear which has lead me to a better understanding of how and why I respond in situations. Rico has equipped me with plenty of tools to help deal with what is going on day to day.

Definitely recommend Neurofit to anyone reading this, especially those who don’t think there is any mental mess to clear.

Working with Rico has been transformative for me.

Initially, I was struggling to sleep amidst the rapid changes life was throwing my way—juggling home responsibilities, professional demands, and the challenge of balancing various aspects of my life. Engaging with Rico throughout this process was pivotal. He equipped me with the tools to dismantle the barriers preventing me from rationalizing and navigating life's complexities.

The outcome was profound. What initially seemed like a 'mental mess' became clear—I realized it was past memories and life scenarios that hindered my ability to process and cope with daily challenges. This realization was an unlock as it removed the ceiling blocking my personal growth.

Now armed with these tools, I've achieved a significant shift. I can finally get the sleep I need, and I've learned to prioritize what truly matters in life. This, in turn, has empowered me to become a better husband, father, friend, a more effective work peer, and a capable leader.

Who would benefit from this course? I highly recommend it to anyone seeking to shatter their perceived limitations and challenge their perspective on life itself.

– Imposter Syndrome, Overwhelm

Starting the Neurofit program was a turning point for me. As a young professional, I often felt overwhelmed by the complexities of my career path, battling imposter syndrome every step of the way. Rico and his program provided the guidance I needed to navigate through my doubts and uncertainties. Utilising the tools and techniques taught in the program, I confronted my fears and insecurities, gaining insights into the root causes of each of them. One of the most significant breakthroughs was realising my own worth and potential. Neurofit helped me embrace my strengths and talents, boosting my confidence and clarity and allowing me to realise that those high net worth individuals that I put on a pedestal were just people like me.

What sets Neurofit apart is its lasting impact. Even after completing the program, I still use the tools and strategies it provided to tackle challenges with confidence. I am able to see when something is affecting me in a negative way and almost look down from above to be able to tackle that emotion/response instead of letting it tackle me.

In short, Neurofit has changed my life by equipping me with the tools to overcome self-doubt and navigate my professional journey with assurance. I highly recommend it to anyone struggling with imposter syndrome or seeking personal transformation.

– Anxiety, panic attacks

At the start of this year, I experienced some intense anxiety and stress that ended up as a panic attack. I didn’t realise it at the time, but anxiety has been there as long as I can remember. I grew up as a gang kid in a broken home and had terrible relationships with others, which, as you can imagine, left its mark. However, the most obvious wins of breaking the cycle and doing well leading into adulthood hid a lot of underlying mess that was taking its toll. So when it finally reached its boiling point, I realised that I needed to face my past and really sort through it.

I sought the traditional route of counselling, which ended up giving me a plan for 44 sessions a year for 3 years. My heart dropped and I left feeling hopeless, disappointed, and angry. Thankfully, after telling all this to Rico, he laughed and said, “Bro, let’s go”, which just alleviated everything. I joined the NeuroFit Cohort program and over the 8 sessions, we did not play around. It felt like my life experience went from a hoarder’s garage to a neatly organised suitcase. The weight of it all became nothing. I actively forgave and consciously disagreed with people’s words, actions, and expectations that I had been carrying since a kid.

It wasn’t fluffy work. It took being vulnerable and real with myself. My circumstances haven’t gotten better, but now I’m so much more resilient. Every week, I slowly realise  that certain people and things are not affecting me like they did only months ago.

Couldn’t recommend this program enough to anybody.

I always considered wellbeing and depression being a problem for people that were soft and had never given it any thought that it would affect me.

In December I decided to take only the minimum statutory holidays so that I could catch up on the accounting work. A few days later I started experiencing vertigo and a panic attack a few weeks later.

I had never heard of a panic attack, but my heart felt funny, and I had tingling sensations down to my fingertips and I thought something must have been majorly going wrong with my health. The vertigo eventually cleared up after about three months which coincided with receiving an extension for filing the 2021 tax returns until the end of May.

Fatigue was an issue whilst I was experiencing the vertigo and more recently to the point where I needed to have a sleep at midday to get me through the afternoon. Prior to Anzac Day I had another panic attack while having a family holiday in Hanmer followed by dizziness, blurred vision and chest pain.

Once I got back to work, I explained to James I thought I had burnt myself out and we decided to reduce my office hours. I was still struggling with the physical symptoms so decided to have a week’s holiday in the North Island. I had another panic attack when I was meeting some clients the day before we flew out. While we were away a further symptom arose in the form of anxiety and I struggled to go out for meals and even leave the accommodation.

Once we got back from the holiday the following two weeks were not much fun, the dizziness meant I could not even do my normal farm chores of shifting break fences and I spent a lot of time lying on the couch.

Researching on the internet about anxiety I stumbled across a newspaper article with a few wee brain hacks to prevent the dizziness and this made an immediate improvement.
My insurance broker advised that I meet with a chap called Rico Gomez from Neurofit as he had a coaching program that may be useful. It turns out that this is the best money I have ever spent and within a month I have gone from being in a bad state to ready to tackle any challenge that comes my
way with a positive mindset.

I came to NeuroFit after attempting to end my life!

Having my Professional sporting career end with concussion, going through a failed relationship, full of anxiety and depression, lacking identity, motivation, purpose and had a-lot of internal unresolved trauma affecting every minute of my life.

Through my journey on the NeuroFit program I learnt to deal with the root of my anxiety, I built a resilience in myself I never knew existed, any self doubt was diminished and i had a new found drive and purpose for life.
I am now off pills and no longer battling with depression!

The fact you have to delve internally to grow is incredibly daunting and is really difficult to do but the processes, knowledge and tools Rico possessed and shared is incredibly encouraging, motivating and allows for authenticity and trust.

This is a true testament to the man he is in both his personal and professional life.
I have a new found love for reading, I attend church regularly and am so encouraged by the results, I want to now inspire my pairs and help society to grow as people. I never thought this was possible prior to starting with Rico.

I whole heartily recommend the NeuroFit kaupapa to anyone experiencing any unrest and uncertainty in their lives in what ever capacity that may be.

He has enabled me to change my life physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually and will no doubt help you to discover the best you possible as well.

We are all students to to our own being, invest in yourself, put in the work and let God do the rest.

Anton

When I heard about Rico’s  coaching program I was in a desperate place, feeling it was hopeless. I reached out to find out more about what he does. At the start I had a few hesitations:
First one was the cost, I hesitated thinking that’s a lot of money, what if I don’t get the results. In the end I decided I was valuable enough to invest into my future (I would not hesitate to pay if it was my car) so I was determined to prioritise myself for a change.
My other hesitation was that I would not understand what he would be talking about and this would affect me working with him. What I found is that Rico has an incredible way of explaining things. He was very good at breaking things down for me. For me the gold I found in this was gaining knowledge & understanding how my mind, brain & body effect each other and that I can change the way I think which will intern effect my body!

After the first week I noticed results, my husband could not believe the change in me & how fast it was happening. When I came to Rico I was:
-Burnt out
-Had Anxiety
-Breathing disorder
-Low mood
-Stressed
-Fearful
-Sore shoulders & neck
-A lot of tension in my body
-Battled with dyslexia and reading books!

My anxiety has gone right down, I know what to do if anxiety or fear come up, tension in my body has gone. I can now do simple jobs again. I have retrained my breathing, I feel happy, joyful, and the best version of myself. I’m getting to know the real me!
I actually like who I am as a person. It’s the first time I have been able to genuinely believe that about myself!
I am even reading books now & enjoying it. I never realised I could feel so good in myself. I feel free to be me. I now have the capacity to do normal life.

I am so grateful for Rico taking the time with me. My husband was so excited for me, now he has started the program for himself.
I would highly recommend the NeuroFit Coaching Program! It is by far the
best investment I have ever made, I am a better wife, mother, sister, overall a better person.
I now love who I am and am so thankful I did this programme

Firstly, I would highly recommend the NeuroFit program to anyone who wants to better themselves.
For me, I was really interested in ways to make myself a better athlete and person. After hearing some of the feedback from the like of Ethan Blackadder and Jack Goodhue, it seemed like the perfect thing to delve into. I thoroughly enjoyed the process of learning more about myself. This program gave me a much greater understanding of self and what my triggers were. This program really helps you to understand the *why' which helped me explore areas of my life I hadn't explored
before. It gave me greater confidence to just be me! To top it all off, Rico is an awesome lad who genuinely wanted to get to know me and build a relationship of trust

I was feeling really stuck and had been trying to change with books, conversations and journaling but not feeling like I was having the depth of change I needed. It was all at a knowledge level but without breakthrough.

Rico helped me to diagnose where I was stuck and then work together to reframe, and rewire things in my mind and body to get free from what was causing me to ‘loop’ and spin my wheels.

He goes to the place of the real problem and helps change it there. Rico’s approach is nothing like anything I’ve done before and if you’re feeling stuck and considering it,

I would highly recommend working with him.

"I contacted Rico at NeuroFit to help me get to the bottom of debilitating anxiety that affected me for years.
The anxiety at times were very overwhelming and it was negatively impacting my marriage, business and relationship with my son, not to mention my own mental and physical health.
I had always seen myself as being in touch with my emotions and general awareness of how I am feeling, However i just couldn't shake the anxiety, no matter how much I engaged in healthy activities, be it, training in the gym, eating healthy foods, meditation or other feel good activities it just wouldn't go away.
As I felt quite helpless, I went in search of the quick fix.
I went to my doctor and explained my situation and they had no hesitation in putting me straight onto antidepressants and it made a difference for a while however the toxic feelings started creeping back in. I then moved on to taking CBD products on top of the antidepressants which also worked for a while, however the effects soon wore off.
I was at a crossroad, do I go to my doctor and up my dosage and keep doing it forever, or do I speak to someone.
I decided to reach out to Rico to book a meeting to discuss my dilemma, I wasn't sure how it would go as I hadn't been victim to any significant events in my life that I was aware of, however I went with it.
On the first meeting I discussed my situation and Rico was soon onto the root cause of what was going on and we decided to jump straight into a 7 week NeuroFit course.
The course was amazing and I learnt and dealt with a whole lot of previous life events that I didn't think were an issue, however with the tools that the program got me to implement all made sense as I started moving through the course.
After completing the course I have come off all medication and live a life with close to zero anxiety and I now have the tools to deal with certain things when they pop up.
I highly recommend Neurofit as it is 100% a life changer"

As far as investments in personal growth go, I can't speak highly enough of Neurofit. Rico’s ability to help you understand the stories you’ve been telling yourself, and then show you how to re-write them, is powerful and enlightening stuff. He has a sense of energy and enthusiasm which is both inspiring and contagious – his sessions have been the catalyst for significant positive change in my life.

Working with Rico has been a life-changing experience for me. After enduring a manipulative and traumatic relationship, years of intense “fear of failure” (professionally), and battling severe anxiety and depression, I found myself in a cycle of self-doubt and stagnation. My biggest hurdle has always been fear of failure, which constantly held me back. Neurofit helped me break free from this mental trap and start living with confidence and clarity again.

Today, I’m in the healthiest and most supportive relationship of my life, I left my job that held me back from growing and exhausted me – without even having another job lined up, but I trusted myself. This new confidence led to job opportunity that was a massive level up, but I knew I had the skillset to succeed. For the first time in years, I am genuinely happy, living the life I want, managing my anxiety naturally, and recently free from anti-depressants.

None of this would have been possible without Rico’s guidance. It didn’t just help me heal; it gave me back control over my life. Neurofit truly empowers you to clear the mental mess and unlock your full potential.

After hitting rock bottom for a second time (thinking I was managing the situation well) and the financial. family pressures I was under, it all became too much for me. I was struggling to leave the house and to even meet with people, friends and family included, I felt like I had to completely shut down. I needed to work on "me" before I could think of other important influences, i.e. marriage, kids, financial, work, to name a few, A past client of NeuroFit told me to give them a call and from that initial call I knew this was the help I wanted and was prepared to go through, and importantly give my all too.

The way Rico ran each session and the homework we had to do was challenging, along with, hard hitting and a real eye opener for me, It was hard to discuss and write down all these negatives but after a while it was healing too. Also the way Rico spoke to me and allowed me to talk openly was not only a sense of relief , but therapeutic, throughout all the sessions I had with Rico. The whole course was challenging as I was going through it but everyday just seems to be better.

As already mentioned I don't hesitate to talk to anyone about my experience so 100% I would recommend Rico and Neurofit to anyone I see that is going down the same path I did!

My personal experience looking back on it now I wouldn't have been able to get to where I am now if it wasn't NeuroFit programme.

I can't thank you enough for kickstarting my life again and now giving me the tools to manage challenging situations. 

I first came in contact with Rico around 2 months ago.

Life just got on top of me and I was spiralling out of control. I thought I was having a medical event when in fact it was my mind just telling me enough is enough sort yourself out.

Rather than seeking medical help I sought out Rico as recommended by a colleague .

After working with him, I am able to get my life back on track by addressing the cause of my negative thoughts and attitude.

Life whether we like it is full of adversity we must find a way of dealing with stress and moving forward.

I am now back working both on the farm and in consultancy with a positive mind set- thanks Rico.