After my dad died, a powerful and unexpected connection unfolded when my brother and I discovered the Men’s Shed in Lethbridge — a community where men come together for connection, healing, and support. That’s where I met Mark Vella.Mark turned out to be so much more than the man running the Men’s Shed. Originally from Australia and now living in Canada, Mark is also a men’s coach who helps guide men through deep healing work. He’s a conscious father, a mentor, and someone who has walked through his own dark night of the soul — emerging with more presence, wisdom, and heart.His personal journey through grief, COVID isolation, and spiritual awakening led him to explore forgiveness across his family lineage and commit to showing up as a fully present parent and human being.Beyond his work with the Men’s Shed and his coaching, Mark befriended my mom and has gone above and beyond with kindness and support during a time of deep loss — something I’ll always be grateful for.In this conversation, we talk about: • The importance of brotherhood and community for men • The Men’s Shed organization — a global movement supporting men’s mental health, connection, and purpose (and how you can start one in your area) • How all healing is spiritual healing • The delicate art of meeting men where they are on their journey • Forgiveness work across generations • Conscious fatherhood and breaking generational cycles • Living with presence, purpose, and heartMark’s story is rich with compassion, wisdom, and the grounded spiritual path of healing that so many men are longing for.Thank you for listening to Winning the Divine Lottery!If this episode moves you, share it with someone who needs it, tag me, and leave a review.We’re creating ripples of transformation, one conversation at a time. Quantum Custom Soul Painting: https://www.amydawns.com/quantumsoulpaintings Book Your Soul Reading with Me : https://www.amydawns.com/soulsessions Ask Amy: https://www.amydawns.com/coachingalignment More About Mark:Mark Vella is a Certified Performance Development & Life Coach, the Founder of KHEM Wellness, and the Executive Director of the Men’s Shed in Lethbridge & Coaldale, Southern Alberta. For the last three years, he has been dedicated to democratizing men’s health and wellness, creating accessible support systems for men to heal, grow, and reclaim their authentic selves. With a solutions-driven mindset and a passion for improving the wellness of the people he works with, Mark brings leadership, innovation, and a deeply personal commitment to every endeavor he undertakes. https://www.facebook.com/markvella01 https://www.facebook.com/mensshedslethbridgecoaldale https://www.facebook.com/KHEM.LIFE www.instagram.com/khem.life
