Gather round
The world is a heavy place—and a beautiful one. As introspective men, we wrestle with what masculinity and strength mean today. We want to be supportive, stand up sons, spouses, fathers, brothers, and friends, yet our culture hasn’t given us many tools to do it healthily. These gatherings aim to effect a shift in each of us—a broadening of our understanding of ourselves and our place in the world.
Come as yourself,
leave as your better self.
From Fragmented to Whole: The Inner Alchemy of Male Friendships, Brotherhood, and Deep Connection: A Four-Part Series
Led by Sean Crotty, MPH, Doctoral Candidate + Ian Napper, M.Ed. + JD Weatherspoon
Dates: June 18th, July 2nd, July 16th, & July 30th, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM MST
Cost: $375.00 - $430.00 (Sliding Scale, scholarships and exchange options available)
Cohort Size: 12 participants
Sign Up: HERE
Root down
It’s serious, it’s fun. It’s solo work; it’s group support. It’s inside of us. It’s inside of YOU, deep compassion, radical curiosity, a lot of thought, and a dose of play.
Your practitioners, Sean + Ian + JD
Sean Crotty, MPH
Sean is a deeply curious and compassionate human. He appreciates valuable connections with people. His keen interest in holistic health led him to earn a Master’s of Public Health from Westminster College. Sean is currently a Doctoral Candidate in Depth Psychology. There, he was struck by perhaps our greatest global health crisis: mental health.
Sean specializes in Jungian depth psychology and eco-psychology, with a profound commitment to supporting individuals on THEIR journey of self-discovery. Sean integrates the wisdom of Jungian psychology with the insights of eco-psychology to foster holistic growth and transformation. Sean also incorporates eco-psychological practices into his sessions, encouraging individuals to explore their relationship with nature as a source of healing and renewal.
Ian Napper, M.Ed/ Sacred Listening.Earth
Ian brings a sensitive and trauma-informed lens to individual and group work. Ian is an Army veteran who decided to walk his path. Ian holds a Masters in Education in Trauma, Resilience, and Restorative Justice.
Ian is a Kripalu Mindful Outdoor Guide specializing in teaching regulation practices, mindfulness meditation, mindful movement, gentle yoga, breathing, and leading groups for therapeutic Nature immersion, aka Forest Bathing (shinrin-yoku).
All of Ian’s sessions have a focus on self-compassion and gentle transformation through expanded awareness, acceptance, and reflection. He reminds his participants that their OWN experience and body is their best teacher.
JD Weatherspoon/ Mastermind Connect/ Young Masterminds
Globally-minded, grassroots-driven human catalyst and all-around renaissance man, JD has played a hand in numerous initiatives and programs both domestically, and abroad. His field of expertise spans from peer education and youth mentoring, to program development and project management. A few of his exploits include the Harvard Center for AIDS Research (HUCFAR) "Forgotten Epidemic" project, the US Refugee Processing Center (Arlington, VA), El Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje (Colombia), and the US Peace Corps (Cambodia). JD has also co-founded the Mastermind Connect, a resource hub for BIPOC men to realize deep connections with their passions, higher selves and communities. An avid practitioner of youth empowerment work, JD also co-founded Young Masterminds Initiative, a BIPOC-led nonprofit confronting teen social isolation by fostering deep, in-person connection through nature where serves as a Board Member and curriculum director.
What to expect:
Why men’s work?
Each of the four sessions will include:
Exploration of Key Barriers: Identify and break down the limiting beliefs and societal norms that shape men’s emotional expression and vulnerability.
Workshops & Deep Immersions: Participate in dynamic group exercises that encourage open communication, self-reflection, and emotional discovery.
Individual Coaching: Receive tailored, one-on-one coaching between each session to deepen your personal work and create actionable insights.
Partner Exercises & Group Check-ins: Engage in partner exercises that foster real-life applications of what you're learning, and routine group check-ins to track your growth and share your challenges.
Safe, Supportive Space: This cohort-based program is designed to cultivate trust, openness, and confidentiality, ensuring that you feel safe and empowered throughout your journey.
Cost & what’s covered:
Cost: $375.00 - $450.00 (sliding scale based on need; we are committed to making this work for you—scholarships or exchange options available upon request).
Group Size: We limit the group to 12 participants and follow a cohort model to build comradery to maintain a focused and intimate environment.
Where we’re doing the work:
All of our sessions for this immersion will be virtual through Google Meet. You will need a space where you have privacy and feels like a quiet sanctuary for you.
What to bring
Notebook
Pen
Curiosity
Self Compassion
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The Inner Alchemy of Male Friendships: Deep Friendships for MEN
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We look at the inherited messages around masculinity, vulnerability, and closeness.
What did we learn growing up about male friendship — spoken or unspoken?
Where did we start shutting down? -
We get curious about the defenses, discomfort, and fears that show up when we try to connect.
How do we armor up? What do we avoid?
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We begin to reimagine and practice new ways of relating.
How does it feel to be seen — and still safe?
What kind of man do you want to be in your relationships? -
We take what we’ve uncovered and anchor it in real life.
Connection takes courage — but also commitment.
We’ll name what’s next and how to carry it into everyday life.
The outcome:
a more grounded, more opened version of yourself.
This is for you if you’ve ever felt like you don’t have many close guy friends you can really open up to. Maybe you’ve got people to hang out with, but the conversations stay on the surface, and you’re craving something more real. Maybe it feels like you're carrying stuff alone, or like you’re the only one trying to figure things out. This is for you if you're ready to drop the pressure to always have it together, and just want a space to be yourself—no judgment, no tough-guy act. If you're curious about what stronger, more honest friendships with other men could look like—and you're open to showing up a little differently—this is a great place to start.