Embracing vulnerability and supporting men's mental health with John Broadbent

John Broadbent grew up in Yorkshire, born into a low working-class family, before moving to Australia at age ten, which marked a big turning point for his life and perspective. He trained as an engineer and fully immersed himself in the world of science and logic, John spent his early career excelling in a technical environment, sometimes missing the deeper emotional side.

The early 1990s brought a significant shift, triggered by a relationship challenge and a life-changing trip to Monkey Mia, where an unexpected spiritual journey began to awaken John’s self-awareness.

Mentored by Stuart, a uniquely insightful teacher, John embarked on deep inner work, learning to feel, name, and process emotions, and discovering how much he had shut himself off.

During the following decade of traveling the world, supporting workshops and doing his own therapeutic work, John developed profound empathy, embraced vulnerability, and grew into a more whole person.

Stepping into leadership, John began guiding and supporting men’s groups and retreats, focusing on men’s mental health, emotional development, healing, and facilitating healthy connection among men.

Today, John shares his hard-won wisdom through writing, coaching couples, and facilitating men’s work, driven by his mission to help others create more meaningful, connected, and emotionally literate lives.

He wrote Man Unplugged: Exploring The Inner Man in 2014

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