Men's circle · Portobello, Edinburgh
Tribe Men
A men's group at Tribe Porty in Portobello. A small group of men who meet regularly to share what's alive for them: work, relationships, family, health, purpose, doubt, joy. Whatever needs attention.
This isn't therapy, and it's not a networking event. It's a circle where we practice listening to each other without rushing to fix or advise.
What this is
Men's work can look different and depends on the group itself, but typically one person speaks at a time and everyone else listens. No interrupting, no advice-giving, no trying to solve each other's problems.
Sometimes we might bring a theme, a short reading, a poem, a question, or a simple practice to help us arrive more fully and engage in conversation. Nothing heavy. Nothing compulsory. Just enough structure to support real contact.
The goal is to be heard, not fixed.
This might be for you if
- You want a place to talk honestly without having to package it.
- You're curious about what other men are actually carrying.
- You're a father navigating the quiet weight of responsibility, change, or not having many places where you can speak freely about it.
- You feel things are mostly okay, but underneath there's a sense of flatness, restlessness, or unanswered questions.
- You feel isolated despite being around people.
- You don't need to be in crisis. And you don't need to have it figured out.
Practical details
Tribe Porty
Portobello, Edinburgh
First Tuesday of the month
6pm to 7:30pm
Small group
Around 6 to 10 men
About me
I'm Jack. I live near Tribe Porty and co-work there regularly. I work as a motion designer and technical educator. I hold the space for the group, keeping time, naming the structure, and helping us stay oriented toward listening rather than fixing.
I'm not a therapist or an authority on this. I've just experienced how valuable these spaces can be and want to make one available here.
I grew up around men's circles and have spent many years in my own inner work, including therapy, nervous system and breathwork training, growing as a parent, and learning how to listen and stay steady when things get real.
Interested?
Get in touch if you'd like to know more or register your interest.
Questions
No. We'll open the space for sharing in different ways, but there is no obligation to speak, give feedback, or say anything.
Yes. 100%. What's shared in the space stays between us.
You don't need to have language for what you want to talk about. You can come, listen, and get a feel for it.
There's no contract. You're welcome to come along and see if it feels like a fit, and you can stop whenever you want. That said, the real depth of these groups usually comes when the same faces show up consistently. We suggest trying three sessions to get a true sense of what it's like. The only commitment is to showing up fully as yourself and authentically to the other men who arrive.