Meet the People Holding the Space
Engaging Transformative Processes & Lasting Change
About The Journey Intensive Facilitators
Jodi Butler
she/her
Jodi’s path into this work began in 2002, when she got sober and made a conscious decision to live with greater depth, honesty, and intention. A decade later, attending her first Women’s Hero’s Journey became a turning point—reshaping how she understands love, wellness, identity, and purpose.
For the past 15 years, Jodi has immersed herself as a student within the Hero’s Journey® Foundation, engaging in psychoenergetics, vitalization, and facilitator training. Her work is deeply informed by lived experience and a genuine passion for growth, healing, and authentic connection.
As a business owner in Pittsburgh, Jodi has created a space centered on community, inclusion, and belonging. She is devoted to supporting others—both in her professional world and beyond—as they navigate their own journeys of transformation.
She holds a master’s degree in public policy from Carnegie Mellon University and a bachelor’s degree from Duquesne University.
Eddie Cruz
he/him
Eddie’s longing and desire for a more fulfilling life led him to attend his first men’s summer intensive in 2009. It was this powerful and life-changing experience that had him returning to men’s group. Eddie brings his passion, sensitivity, and desire to his work.
Eddie is a licensed psychotherapist who maintains a private practice in Miami, FL. In his private practice, he has gained extensive clinical experience working with various clients.
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Florida International University, in Miami, FL. His formal training and education have played a part in how he practices.
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201 South Highland Ave,
Suite 101,
Pennsylvania (PA) 15206