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Dadolescence

(n) /ˌdad-ə-ˈles-əns/

The life stage (often in the 30s-60s) when gay & queer men (and non-binary cuties) feel an emerging “what’s next” energy — sparking curiosity for new adventures, connections, and ways of living.  

Navigated with care, dadolescence leads to playful confidence, clearer self-trust, and bold steps toward a richer, self-defined life.

Does this sound like you?

  • “I’m ready for a new adventure, even if the unknown feels daunting.”

  • “I want to be seen for who I truly am, not the version I performed to survive.”

  • “I’m done following inherited scripts. Trusting myself feels thrilling—and a little terrifying.”

  • “Legacy matters, but I’m still figuring out what kind of ancestor I want to be.”

Dadolescence isn’t a problem to fix—it’s a doorway to your next chapter. And you don’t have to navigate it alone.

Ready to move through your dadolescence?

I help people move through dadolescence with curiosity, confidence, and a little queer magic.

Whether the pull toward what’s next is quiet or relentless, I’ll help you take playful, bold steps forward.

Over a series of one-on-one sessions — typically three to six months — you’ll have space to experiment, celebrate wins, and discover what truly fits your life, whether that’s in work, relationships, or personal adventures.

Within a few sessions, you’ll notice shifts in your energy, confidence, and clarity. This is your safe space to voice desires, try out ideas, and take steps you might have been too cautious to take alone.

Sessions are virtual and paced to you, with guidance, encouragement, and plenty of warm, good-humored support from someone who’s navigated multiple dadolescences himself.

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About Great Bear Coach

I’m Peter — a bear who’s been stumbling, leaping, and laughing through my own dadolescences since my early 30s. From career adventures to co-creating a life with my husband full of travel, business-building, and freedom from the 9-to-5 grind, I’ve learned how to embrace what’s next without losing my sense of fun.

I help others navigate their dadolescences with playful confidence, clarity, and joy.

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Explore tools & inspiration

Whether you’re dipping your toes into your dadolescence or deep in the thick of it, these resources are here to support you. 

  • Mindfulness Practices – Short exercises to help you tune in, calm your nervous system, and connect with what matters.

  • Cultivating Joy – Watch past Instagram sessions for inspiration, stories, and laughs.

  • Joy Bubble Archive – Browse love letters from previous months and see what it’s like to step into your Joy Bubble.

  • Events – Virtual and in-person opportunities to connect with other dadolescents and queer souls in a playful, supportive environment.