Second Chapter Man

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 (SCM) runs four times each year over three consecutive Sundays in South Brisbane, concluding with a legacy event held outdoors on the third Sunday following the completion of the program.

Men benefit from a renewed vision based on five pillars:

1. Strengthen your heart, fitness and diet

2. Grow 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 freedom, presence and spiritual practice

The program also invites men to:

(i) Transform unexpressed grief, loss and regret

(ii) Heal father wounds and integrate unconscious aspects

(iii) Embrace mortality, legacy and the gifts of aging

(iv) Honour the diversity of masculine paths

(v) Strengthen emotional resilience

Numbers are limited.Participation is via application and payment.

Participants must have done some prior personal development work and feel ready to engage authentically with other men.

Intro Nights - Free to attend

7.00pm - 8.00pm

Thu 9, Tue 14 or Wed 15 Oct 2025

HPartners 16 Manning St, South Brisbane

SCM Intensive

9.45am - 3.15pm

Sunday: 19, 26 Oct and 2 Nov 2025

Altitude Room 15 Manning St, South Brisbane

Legacy Celebration(current and past SCM graduates)

3:30pm - 5:30pm

Sunday 2 Nov 2025Outdoors

Program Pricing (inc GST):

$595

Enquiries:0407 301 200

[email protected]

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

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.

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