TED and NANCY
Transformative Lifestyle Coaches
Ted and Nancy Carbonaro are spiritual adventurers, transformative lifestyle coaches, and heart-centered guides for those ready to reinvent their lives. With over 75 years of combined experience in transformational education, communication, and personal growth, they offer a grounded, wisdom-rich perspective for navigating change—especially in the second half of life.
Ted is a recovering alcoholic/addict of over 40 years, and a certified Recovery Coach who brings a quiet strength, deep insight, and the wisdom of lived experience. Nancy’s gifts are rich in the arts, as an award-winning portrait photographer, known for capturing soulful images that inspire and uplift. Together, their journeys have shaped their mission: to help others break free from fear, rediscover purpose, and live a life they love.
In 2020, they sold their home and nearly everything they owned to embrace an untethered, nomadic lifestyle—traveling across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. They call this chapter their “journey into the unknown.”
Together, they coach individuals and couples who feel stuck, guiding them to trust life, embrace change, and create a life they love. They share their unfolding adventure at TEDandNANCY.com.
Ted
Ted Carbonaro grew up just outside of Boston, MA, with a natural curiosity that led him to explore life in all its depth. Coming of age during the Hippie era, he took many paths—some enlightening, some challenging. In 1984, facing one of the hardest chapters of his life, he made the courageous decision to enter treatment for alcohol and drug addiction. In that place of surrender, he discovered a new way forward. And for over 40 years now, he has remained alcohol- and drug-free, living proof that transformation is always possible.
Today, Ted is passionate about helping others step into their fullest, most heart-centered lives. He has a gift for creating safe spaces where people feel heard, understood, and supported as they navigate life’s transitions. His approach is grounded in deep listening, open communication, and a whole lot of love—helping others break free from old patterns and step into a life of greater joy and purpose.
Ted is a lifelong learner and adventurer. He finds joy in all things spiritual, cherishes time with his daughter and three grandchildren, and embraces the thrill of Kart racing, downhill skiing, and mountain biking. But his greatest adventure of all? Sharing this incredible journey with Nancy.
Nancy
Nancy Carbonaro is a soulful guide, artist, and lifelong seeker devoted to helping others live more creatively, courageously, and intentionally. Known for her intuitive and empathic presence, Nancy blends spirituality, art, and adventure in her work and life.
After a successful corporate career, she followed her inner calling to launch Carbonaro Photography—a studio known for capturing authentic, soul-filled portraits. She also served as President of C.I.P.N.E., where she helped elevate the professional photographic community through high-level, transformational workshops, earning a national recognition for the organization. Her work has earned national awards and been shown in galleries across the U.S.
Nancy is a lifelong learner and adventurer. She finds joy in traveling the globe, learning about other cultures, storytelling with her photographs creating photographs, horseback riding, figure skating and most of all, being Ted's co-pilot as they travel in The Magic Bus.