Spent over 2.5 years in the Spell Breaker mentor program. Was promised paid referrals after completing the mentor training, so stayed on paying the monthly fee of about $400AU while the delivery dates kept getting extended (initially about 12 months - now still ongoing at over 36 months) and the company focused on getting new paid clients in rather than satisfying the expectations of the first cohort. The person who was in charge of the mentor training then left suddenly with no explanation to us, and the company then renegged on their promises, stating they never guaranteed paid referrals. Not in writing, they didnt, but in many online sessions they did verbally. Certified Mentors then expected to do further training with a new set of parameters, a new management team and 'mentor leaders' who, in my professional opinion, were very underskilled for their jobs, and quite task immature. Offers of refunds were made but by far the majority were denied and when I tried, after getting very fed up and disillusioned, they claimed the refund period was closed. ??? No-one knew when that was instituted. After my initial excitement about joining Level 5, I quickly became concerned about over promising and under delivering, their business model and the quality of the leadership. My concerns were justified. Many on the mentor program have left, those that remain show signs of 'cult' followers. I have learnt from Brian, but the investment of time and money was way greater than the rewards in my opinion. Also do not recommend attending their live programs. I went to one 4 day event in Hawaii, extremely expensive, Brian appeared tired and distracted at times, he arrived late most days and promises of excursions did not eventuate. Some moments of genuine expansive learning, but not enough to justify the outlay. The best part was the people who were there, not Brian. He also has a slightly 'sleazy' kind of vibe with women, in my observation.
JA
John A.
I paid $10K for programs built on a $12 technique
I want to offer my experience with Level5Mentoring as clearly and factually as possible, in case it helps someone.
First, Brian Ridgway’s “Spellbreaking” process appears to be taken almost verbatim from Dr. Willem Lammers’ work, LogoSynthesis.
The core statements are reproduced nearly word-for-word and in the same order, yet Brian never credits Lammers or acknowledges the source. This was a red flag I didn’t fully appreciate at the time.
I spent more than $10,000 across various Level5 programs. The sessions often felt intense in the moment, but I didn’t experience the lasting, meaningful changes I was promised. What did deepen, unfortunately, were concerns about the culture around the program and the way Brian positions himself.
In my experience, there is a strong emphasis on surrendering personal discernment in favor of Brian’s "Level 5 Paradigm", and on accepting him as a uniquely gifted figure who always knows best. This dynamic can make it difficult to question inconsistencies and clearly problematic behavior - including showing up 5-15 minutes late to public sessions in a state that raised concerns among attendees.
After leaving, I learned of others who experienced more serious issues - among them people who paid for high-ticket “VIP” programs only to have their sessions postponed repeatedly or never delivered, and women who told me their private sessions blurred personal and professional boundaries in ways that felt confusing and deeply out of integrity.. These stories reinforced the concerns I had suppressed while involved.
With distance, the pressure to believe Brian's "Level 5 Paradigm", and the glaring inconsistencies in his actions became clear in a way they never were while I was still caught up in the culture.
Looking back, I realized I could have learned everything I got from “Spellbreaking” far more directly and affordably from publicly available LogoSynthesis material - including inexpensive books that explain the same core process.
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ShamanAah
More like Mentoring Level 1
Wish I had come to Trustpilot before I paid money for this online event. I gave it two stars, not 1, because there is SOME value in it. As someone who has been in the psychotherapy, shamanic, and energy healing fields for 50 years, here's my take. The process, the "spellbreaking", that Brian uses is basic psychology. Yes, he does help some people. But they're people who have obviously not been around much in deep healing communities because, to me, this is basic psych 101. I used these techniques for decades with clients. They can be very powerful for those who have never realized some basic facts like: we create our own reality, we are manifesting according to agreements we made with ourselves, and we have power -- with intent and insight -- to change ANYthing. The problem is that many people lack the necessary insight, hence the need for therapists and other wisdom givers. However, it has been my experience, over many years of exploring multiple modalities, that knowledge/insight does not necessarily always equal healing. I think this is why so many people are disappointed in this guy's work and why the reviews are so low. The REAL problem, which is not as easily fixed just by gaining insight that you are the one doing something to yourself, is the fact that these issues, these "agreements," have been encoded into both our energy field and our bodies. And the other reason healings fail is because they DO, in fact, involve things outside ourselves, such as malevolent forces. Yet Bryan used the excuse that if you're not getting the relief you desire, it's because you're not "all in." This is simply not true. One can fully engage and be "all in" and still not receive healing if their issue necessitates more than simple insight. Healing is not always as simple as realizing you had a moment when you were two where you decided it wasn't safe to shine your own light so you won't do it anymore. If that is all there is then, yes, this basic stuff can bring about great change. But it often goes deeper than that, necessitating spiritual gifts and skills. I was deeply underwhelmed and disappointed in this event because it does not live up to the idea of "spellbreaking," which is the term he uses. I expected something far beyond simple therapy methods that any GOOD therapist will know. I expected the magic that comes when a healer truly realizes the multidimensional power s/he embodies and extends that to change the frequency in the room and all present. At best I would call this Mentoring Level 1. I have buyer's remorse and wish I could get a refund.
Response from Level5mentoringApr 4, 2026
Hi ShamanAah,
Thank you for sharing your perspective.
I want to address a few points directly, as much of what you’ve described is not an accurate representation of how this work is structured or intended.
“Spellbreaking” is not positioned as traditional therapy or as an extension of existing healing modalities. It is a distinct body of work centered on individual awareness and direct experience, and how those translate into measurable change.
While there may be overlap in language with concepts found in other fields, the effectiveness of this work is not based on theory, but on how it is applied in real time. From direct experience working with and helping over 300,000 individuals, so many continue to engage with this work because of the results they experienced firsthand. 30-40% of Brian's clients are coaches, therapists, and psychologists who say this is the most effective thing that they've ever found.
Your expectations around what this would involve appear to differ from how the work is actually designed and delivered, which can shape the experience you had.
We respect that this approach does not resonate with everyone. At the same time, it’s important that what’s represented publicly reflects how the work is actually experienced across the broader community.
We operate with integrity and honor refund requests in accordance with the terms provided for each product at the time of purchase. If you have not yet connected with our support team regarding your request, you’re welcome to do so and we will review it directly. You can reach us at [email protected].
Level 5 Support Team
