Entering your dadolescence?
Step into my Joy Bubble: it’s time to meet your next self.
Dadolescence (noun) /ˌdad-ə-ˈles-əns/
The stage of life, usually in the mid-30s to early 60s, when bears and other gay men notice that restless ‘what’s next?’ energy stirring inside them.
A time when desires for new adventures, relationships, or career moves bubble up — sometimes with anxiety that certain chances may have slipped by.
Navigated with care, dadolescence leads to playful confidence, a clearer sense of what excites you, and bold steps toward the life you actually want.
I’m Peter, and I want to start sending love letters — once a month — to the person you are becoming.
Notes full of joy, care, and encouragement for the parts of you the world hasn’t always made room for.
Your monthly love letter will help you:
Notice the energy stirring inside you
Explore what excites you
Take playful, bold steps toward your next act
Receive invites to virtual and in-person events
Gay and queer men are at the heart of this space, but these love letters are also relevant for other queer folks and allies who are ready to embrace their own what’s next? energy.
Free, once a month, packed with joy, care, and tools to help you step into your next act.
Or, if you’re ready for one-on-one guidance through your dadolescence, let’s talk!.
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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How I can help you
I help bears who feel restless, stuck, or ready for “what’s next?” take playful, bold steps toward the life they want. Together, we explore what matters most to you and map out ways to move toward it with clarity and confidence.
We meet one-on-one every few weeks, for a series of sessions that typically last six months to a year. This gives you space to experiment, celebrate wins, and discover what fits your life — whether that’s in work, relationships, or personal adventures.
Many clients notice shifts in energy, confidence, and clarity within the first few sessions. You’ll have a safe space to voice desires you’ve been hesitant to name, experiment with ideas, and take steps you might have been too cautious to try alone.
While bears are at the heart of my work, other queer folks and allies are welcome to explore their own “what’s next?” energy in these sessions.
Sessions happen virtually, so you can join from wherever you are. Each session is tailored to your pace and your next stage of adult growth — with guidance, encouragement, and plenty of warm, good-humored support from someone who’s navigated multiple dadolescences themselves.
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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.
Ready to move boldly through your dadolescence?
Enter the Joy Bubble and get love letters, tools, and inspiration delivered each month.
Free, once a month, packed with joy, care, and tools to help you step into your next act.
Or, if you’re ready for one-on-one guidance through your dadolescence, let’s talk!.