Second Chapter Man

Six-week program for men 45+ years ready to deepen their self-care, life purpose and supportive connections.Commences on 15 October 2025.

    Many men grew up with role models that were problematic or sacrificial - whether around a parent, a warrior image, their country, work, career or religion. While seemingly noble, self-sacrifice can lead to emotional exhaustion and eventually a quiet withdrawal from life.The antidote to this is self-love, perhaps learning for the first time, what self-love and self-care for a man might look and feel like. Without self-love and self-care as a foundation, men’s sacrificial efforts in supporting others can come at a great personal and progressive cost.There is limited support for men’s needs, because men don’t ask for help and because their quiet voices can be easily missed.Second Chapter Man offers men 45+ years a vision of life through five powerful domains of renewal.Men will benefit by:1. Strengthening their heart, fitness and dietary choices
    2. Growing wealth, security and wellbeing
    3. Mastering forces of love, intimacy and sexual desire
    4. Finding purpose and joy through work, life and career
    5. Deepening presence and spiritual practice    The program also invites men to:(i) Explore and release unexpressed grief, loss and regret
    (ii) Heal father wounds and integrate unconscious aspects
    (iii) Engage mortality, legacy and the gifts of aging
    (iv) Honour the diversity of masculine paths
    (v) Strengthen emotional resilience in the face of change    Second Chapter Man runs over six consecutive Wednesdays in South Brisbane in both afternoon and evening formats, concluding with a legacy event held outdoors from 3pm to 5pm on the Sunday following the sixth evening.Numbers are limited.
    Participation is via application.    Participants must have done some prior personal development work and feel ready to engage authentically with other men.Intro Nights - Free to attend
    Tue 7 Oct & Wed 8 Oct 2025
    7:00pm - 8:00pm    Program Dates - Six Wednesdays
    15, 22, 29 Oct & 5, 12, 19 Nov 2025
    Daytime Group 1.45pm - 4.15pm
    Evening Group 6:45pm - 9:15pm    Location: 15 Manning Street, South BrisbaneLegacy Event - Outdoors
    Sunday 23 Nov 2025
    3:00pm - 5:00pm    Pricing (inc GST):
    Regular Rate $1695
    Early Bird $1495 by 15 Sep
    Wise Owl $1295 by 15 Aug    Enquiries:
    0407 301 200
    [email protected]

    Facilitator

    John Hale has travelled the world, exploring jungles and ancient cities, living among indigenous people, mystics, guides, gurus and even the occasional thief. He has counselled everyone from street dwellers and inmates, to the rich and famous and the sick and dying. His search for truth and his curiosity with human potential eventually made him a seer.“The first seven years of my life were shaped by both tribal matrilineal cultures and modern patriarchal society. That dual exposure sparked a deep curiosity about who I am, what is humanly possible and the simple truths that much of humanity has lost. I felt compelled to explore every facet of life and share whatever insights flowed from those journeys. Eventually grace gifted me with a series of non-dual encounters of myself as the absolute. With those moments, my heart broke open with compassion for myself and for all beings.”Over the past four decades, John has taught in early childhood centres, schools, churches, universities, graduate programs, boardrooms, tantra groups, men’s circles, spiritual retreat centres and global conferences. In his talks, programs and workshops, he addresses everyday themes: parenting, communication, relationships, love, sexuality, health, money, work, life, death, spirituality and happiness.John encourages people to let go of the past and the future. Be present. Speak their truth. Go beyond the personal. And realise who they already are.He does not offer new techniques or grand theories. He provides gentle, grounded and often humorous reminders to listen deeply and feel the truth we’ve always known.

    From Men“Hey brother, thank you for creating this program. At last, a real sanctuary for us men. You’re a top bloke and a gift to the planet. It’s been transformational. My relationship with my missus has skyrocketed! The women in my life applaud you.”
    - Andy, 62    “John has a level of clarity and humility that’s rare. Highly recommended.”
    - Dan, 55    “Powerful and dynamic. The program tripped me up just enough to show me where I was hiding and then caught me before I could fall.”
    - David, 46    “I found something within me that appeared so ugly and disgusting, yet powerful, strong and terrifying. John, you showed me how to own that part of myself so it could support and unify me. I’ve been humbled to realise my ultimate power as a man.”
    - Ulrich, 50    "A divine body of work beautifully facilitated. Essential for all men in relationship with a partner or the world."
    - Stuart, 51