Embark on an emotional fitness journey designed for people ready to get unstuck from their internal limitations once and for all.

When you finally feel at home in the universe and at peace being your authentic self, the joys of life can be fully appreciated and its challenges become infinitely more manageable.

Our program takes a structured, analytical approach to help you reclaim your sense of belonging, informed by over 40 years of clinical expertise from our founder, Dr. Peter Hercules, M.D.

How it works

A 6 month program to reset you emotional system and build a sustainable emotional fitness practice for life.

Just like physical fitness, emotional fitness is a lifelong practice that requires consistent effort and effective techniques. Working with our structured, 3-pronged support team, our program helps members integrate the Emotional Updating technique and key emotional fitness practices into a 15-minute daily routine.

Before beginning any journey, you must first understand where you’re going and why.

That’s why everyone starts off with a self-assessment questionnaire and an in-depth primer on our approach to cultivating Emotional Fitness.

Both of these key activities help ground your understanding to bring clarity and purpose to your emotional fitness practice.

ONBOARDING: Lay the foundation

PHASE 1: Build up a habitual practice

To build a habit that sticks, you have to begin with intensive consistency.

You’ll start the first 13 weeks working closely with our 3-pronged support team to establish the core components of a sustainable emotional fitness routine.

You’ll work with Dr. Hercules, your Emotional Fitness Coach, who will introduce the fundamentals of the Emotional Updating technique and guide your emotional growth progress with intermittent check-ins and weekly group Q&As.

These sessions will be supported with additional training sessions in the Updating technique with our trained Facilitators, as well as weekly check-ins with your dedicated Habit Coach who will help you integrate the emotional fitness routine into your daily life.

A daily practice is only as good as your ability to stay the course.

We dedicate the last 13 weeks to transitioning you to an independent practice where you will put your routine to the test, with intermittent support sessions to help fine-tune your process.

By the end of this phase you will have fully integrated key emotional fitness practices into your daily life, made meaningful progress on the core issues you set out to address, and have the skills and confidence to continue your growth journey on your own terms.

PHASE 2: Cultivate confident independence

Program Goals

HEALING, NOT COPING
While many emotional support resources simply offer ways to mask or cope with challenging issues, our unique process is meant to resolve issues at their core.

DISCIPLINED COMMITMENT
Change demands significant effort and dedication. We therefore prioritize structure and accountability to support consistent adherence to the process.

CHANGE, NOT STATUS QUO
Our program aims for true transformation, allowing clients to establish entirely new habits and attitudes for a radically different and improved life.

Program Features & Benefits

  • LEARNABLE SKILL

    Emotional Updating is a learnable skill that can be practiced independently once mastered, with no need for on-going sessions unless desired.

  • FULLY ONLINE

    Our program is fully online, allowing clients to access the program seamlessly from anywhere in the country, and from the comfort of their own home.

  • NON-CLINICAL

    Our program is non-medical and non-pharmacological and can work alongside any clinical, therapeutic, or naturopathic treatments.

  • LIVE 1-ON-1 SUPPORT

    Members receive live one-on-one sessions throughout the process, ensuring they have the support needed to succeed.

  • COMFORTABLE PROCESS

    Emotional Updating does not typically involve intense reliving of past trauma, allowing for a more comfortable way of tackling challenging issues.

  • UNIVERSALLY APPLICABLE

    Emotional Updating is a generic technique that can be used to address any triggered emotional response, whether old or new.

What’s Included:

  • Step-by-step training in the Emotional Updating technique to learn how to untrigger yourself

  • Hands-on instruction from Emotional Fitness Coaches and Emotional Updating Facilitators

  • Personalized guidance to apply the technique effectively and address individual challenges

Emotional Updating Training

Emotional Fitness Coaching with Dr. Hercules

  • Introductory coaching sessions to identify key emotional challenges, set personal goals, and learn the basics of the Emotional Updating technique

  • Intermittent check-in sessions to receive on-going guidance and personalized insights

  • Weekly Q&A sessions with three recorded and one live session per month, covering key emotional fitness topics submitted by members

  • The central hub for training, practice, and progress tracking

  • Access to the Emotional Updating Platform, where you practice the core technique

  • Access to guided relaxation recordings to regulate emotional stress

The Vivir Emotional Fitness App

  • Regular check-ins with a dedicated habit coach to ensure consistent practice

  • Ongoing goal-setting and tracking to establish a 15-minute-per-day emotional fitness routine

  • Gradual transition from weekly to intermittent check-ins as independence increases

Habit Coaching & Accountability

 FAQs

  • Emotional Fitness Coaching at Vivir is delivered through 45-minute sessions by our Emotional Fitness Coaches—certified emotional wellness experts dedicated to guiding clients through their emotional fitness journey. They help you understand and address emotional challenges, set meaningful goals, and identify areas for growth in your emotional fitness practice.

    Currently, all Emotional Fitness Coaching is provided by Vivir’s founder, Dr. Peter Hercules. With decades of experience, Dr. Hercules brings unmatched expertise and a compassionate approach to support your emotional well-being. In the future, we plan to expand this role to include additional Emotional Fitness Coaches, trained to deliver the same high level of care and guidance.

  • Emotional Updating training at Vivir is conducted through 50-minute sessions by our dedicated Emotional Updating Facilitators. These practitioners are highly trained in guiding clients through the Emotional Updating technique with expertise and care. They offer a calming, supportive presence to help you navigate the training process step by step.

    Your Emotional Fitness Coach will introduce you to the fundamentals of Emotional Updating during your initial sessions. From there, the Emotional Updating Facilitators take the lead in your training, ensuring you gain the skills and confidence needed for independent practice using the Emotional Updating App.

    Their goal is to provide personalized guidance and support, empowering you to make the most of the Emotional Updating process as part of your emotional fitness journey.

  • At Vivir, Habit Coaching is provided through 30-minute sessions by dedicated Habit Coaches who specialize in helping you establish and maintain the daily routines critical to your emotional fitness journey. From the start of the program, your Habit Coach works closely with you to create a personalized plan, offering practical guidance, encouragement, and accountability.

    Trained specifically in Vivir’s approach to habit formation, Habit Coaches ensure that you build sustainable practices, stay aligned with your goals, and develop the consistency needed for lasting success. Their role is to be your partner in building the foundation for a strong and effective emotional fitness routine.

  • Before your first session, you’ll review the Emotional Fitness 101 content and complete a self-assessment questionnaire, both available in the member access hub. These preparatory steps help ensure you and your coach are aligned as you begin your journey.

    In your first Emotional Fitness Coaching sessions, your Emotional Fitness Coach will review the nature of your challenges and work with you to set clear objectives for your emotional fitness journey. They will clarify the concepts and process behind the Emotional Updating method as needed, and once you’re comfortable with the approach, you’ll begin practicing the Emotional Updating technique to address the changes you want to make.

    As you progress, you’ll transition to working with Emotional Updating Facilitators for focused training in the Emotional Updating technique, while continuing to collaborate with your Emotional Fitness Coach on deeper emotional challenges and overall growth.

    In your initial Habit Coaching sessions, your Habit Coach will help you establish a preliminary plan for creating a consistent emotional fitness routine. Together, you’ll set realistic goals, working toward building a sustainable 15-minute daily practice over time.

  • Upon completing the 6-Month Emotional Fitness Training Program, you’ll have the skills, routines, and confidence needed to continue your emotional fitness practice independently.

    What’s Next:

    • Maintenance Program: Once you’ve completed the core, you have the option to continue your membership with the Maintenance Program that includes ongoing access to the app and the weekly Q&A Sessions with Dr. Hercules. These are available in monthly, 6-month, or yearly billing cycles.

    • A La Carte Support: For those seeking additional support, we also offer the option to book one-off appointments for Emotional Fitness Coaching, Habit Coaching, and Emotional Updating Facilitator sessions.

    Our goal is to empower you for lasting emotional fitness while providing flexible support options to meet your needs.

  • At Vivir, our membership program is central to achieving the results we promise. It’s not just about learning the Emotional Updating technique—it’s about building a complete emotional fitness practice that supports lasting transformation. This is why using the app or booking individual sessions outside the structure of the program is not an option.

    The program is designed to guide you step by step, with expert support and intentional pacing, to ensure you develop both the skills and the confidence to use the app independently in the later phases. Without this foundation, the tools alone wouldn’t deliver the meaningful, lasting outcomes our program is built to provide.

Enrollment

PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

  • 6 month access to Vivir Emotional Fitness App

  • Weekly members-only Q&A sessions with Dr. Hercules

  • 18 Habit Coaching Sessions

  • 5 Emotional Fitness Coaching sessions with Dr. Hercules

  • 11 Emotional Updating training sessions

“To say that working with the Emotional Updating technique changed my life is an understatement...I feel stronger, more confident and more comfortable in my own skin than I ever remember feeling.”

MEMBERSHIP TERMS

  • Membership is a fully online 6-month program

  • Membership dues are automatically billed monthly.

  • A one-time enrollment fee covers on-boarding and first month of membership.

  • If you leave early, you only cover the cost of services received.

I am so grateful for the service provided and I advocate the effectiveness of Emotional Updating for anyone wishing to increase their wellness. It works!!”

“Emotional Updating introduced me to the power of the unconscious mind… I have learned to leave behind troublesome, negative emotions from my past. Truly life changing for me!