Our Mission
To make a mentally fit lifestyle as essential and accessible as physical fitness, empowering individuals to thrive and transform their lives, creating a ripple effect of positive change throughout organizations, families, and communities
Founder's Story
Hi, I'm Cory Chadwick, Founder of Lyceum (formerly The Mental Gym). After losing my mother to mental illness and suicide 25 years ago, I chose to be proactive with my mental health.
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With a background in psychology, I developed a process to rewire my thoughts, decisions, and behaviors. What started as prevention evolved into a practical approach for living and leading as the best version of yourself.
The birth of my first son inspired me to share this process. Working with hundreds of aspirational, growth-minded individuals, I realized people are ready to thrive but lack a modern, relevant solution designed for them. I envision a world where people proactively manage their mental health, consistently growing as individuals and leaders, creating a ripple effect of positive change.
We needed a place for this — not therapy or self-help, but a real-life, authentic space where like-minded people can grow, connect, and move from good to great together. Not a one-off or quick-fix, a place offering consistent guidance and accountability, focusing on integrating knowledge into everyday life.
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The idea struck during an intense workout: just like we exercise our bodies, we need a gym for our minds. That's how Lyceum was born.
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Our Values
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Living Your 10
It's not a destination, it's choosing a direction of growth and continuous improvement. Rather than chasing perfection, it’s making a conscious decision to strive for better, to show up at your best, and keep moving forward.
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Proactive Wellness, Not Reactive Care
It's not about looking backward and reacting to what happened before, it's about looking forward and being equipped to adapt, succeed, and thrive as your best self regardless of what happens next.
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Practical Relevance
We translate complex concepts into simple, actionable tools. Our science-backed approach focuses on real-life applications, not just theory, ensuring immediate value in everyday life.
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Embracing the Journey
We celebrate progress, not just destinations. Small, manageable improvements that compound into sustainable transformation. Growth is challenging, but we face it together with enthusiasm and perseverance.
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Collective Growth
We believe in the power of community, consistency, and mutual support. Like physical fitness, mental strength is built through regular practice and shared commitment. Our inclusive space transcends labels, fostering genuine relationships through real, meaningful conversations and recognizing our shared humanity alongside our unique differences,
FAQ
Who is Lyceum for?
​Lyceum is for organizations and their bright, aspirational, growth-driven people who know life is challenging and want to put in the effort to be better... they're working towards a better self, but lack the structure – guidance, accountability, community, and consistency – to translate their ‘theoretical’ learnings into real-life results. They're often your leaders, emerging leaders, and high-performers looking for a fun, relatable, science-backed process that helps them thrive at work and at home – building practical tools, skills, and habits that can be recalled whenever needed to thrive in any situation now and in the future.
Who is it not a fit for?
Lyceum is not therapy or counseling for people experiencing a mental health crisis who may require traditional approaches. ​We're also not for organizations or individuals looking for a quick-fix (which doesn't work) or 'box-check', or who only care about performance but not about their people's wellbeing, personal potential, and quality of life at work and at home​​.​ And if you're looking for something dry, boring, or academic, that's just not us – sorry if that's what you were looking for.
How many people in a group / cohort?
Up to 25 people in each session/cohort make for a great workout experience.
Do we need to be on the same team?
It's up to you. While Lyceum connects teams in a remarkable way, many organizations prefer leaders and managers from across the organization (different teams/departments) growing and connecting together.
Will my team be comfortable being in the same group together?
Your people will feel comfortable and they’ll likely contribute and grow sooner than you’d think (you may even be surprised by who contributes too). Remember, this isn’t a therapy session. We’re not digging into the past or asking people to talk about their struggles. This is about growth and becoming the best versions of ourselves together. We’re looking forward, not backward, and the safe, inclusive, positive environment we create – with no judgment – is something people crave.
What if we don’t want to talk about personal stuff?
Again, this is not a therapy session. Our proactive (not reactive) approach means we're always looking forward, not backwards. We’re not talking about illness, and nobody will ever be expected to discuss anything they aren’t comfortable discussing. Trainer led workouts are about getting mentally fit, growing, connecting, and becoming our best selves.
How does it work with a boss and teammate being in the same group together?
It works great. In fact, we recommend it. There are no labels or titles in The Gym. It’s an inclusive space building genuine trust, understanding, and mutual respect for each other – not just as coworkers, as human beings. Leaders and teammates who train together thrive together.
We already have an EAP, why do we need Lyceum?
Proactive wellness and reactive care are different approaches for different people. Reactive care for people in crisis – while important – is only relevant to a small percentage of your people’s situations, wants, and needs. Lyceum is for your growth-driven leaders who need a modern, relevant solution designed for them.
What if someone’s away or misses a class?
While we suggest prioritizing attendance each week, we also know life happens. After each workout we send an email with key concepts and integration exercises people can do on their own. We also share a short video summarizing the workout (and catching up if need be) so everyone’s ready to go again next week.
How long does the process take?
Mental health isn't a one-off, it's a lifestyle. Lyceum is not a quick fix, it's a process with consistency, guidance, accountability, and community. It takes about 12 weeks to start to rewire your brain, and we grow from there. Check out our Solutions or Contact Us below to see which program is right for you.