Curiosity, Not Conversion
We don't tell you what to think or who to be. We create space for you to explore your own story with honesty and without fear.
The Vision
Why this exists
Because too many men are carrying things they were never meant to carry alone.
Men are in crisis.
Suicide is the biggest killer of men under 50 in the UK. Three quarters of all suicides are male. And yet, when it comes to the things that actually drive men to that point — shame, abuse, addiction, identity, body image — we still don't have enough spaces where men can be honest.
We tell men to “open up” and “talk about it.” But where? To whom? In what kind of space? Most men don't need a therapist's office (though that matters too). They need brothers. They need a fire to sit around. They need someone to look them in the eye and say: “Me too.”
That's what Naked & Unashamed is about.
The Name
Why “Naked & Unashamed”?
The name comes from Genesis 2:25 — “Then the man and his wife were both naked, and they felt no shame.”
Before the fall, before the hiding, before the fig leaves and the blame — there was a state of being fully known and fully unashamed. That's the picture. Not sexual. Not lurid. Just… free.
We believe that picture points to something men desperately need today. The freedom to be seen — really seen — without the masks, the performance, the armour. To stand in the truth of who you are and not be destroyed by it.
The nakedness is metaphorical and, at times during retreats, literal. Not for shock value. But because when you strip away the clothes, the phone, the job title, the status — you're left with just you. And that's where the real work begins.
Faith
Rooted in faith. Open to all.
This project grows from my Christian faith. It's shaped by the belief that every person is made in the image of God, that shame was never part of the original design, and that healing happens in community.
But this is not a church service. There's no altar call. No pressure. No agenda to convert anyone to anything. You don't need to believe what I believe to belong here.
What you do need is a willingness to be honest. To listen. To let other men be honest too. That's the only requirement.
Founder note: this work sits alongside Garreth's clinical practice at The Wild Sage.
The Approach
How we do this
Brotherhood, Not Therapy
This isn't clinical. It's relational. Men sitting with men. Sharing. Listening. Being present. The healing comes from being known.
Safety, Not Silence
This is a safe space — but safe doesn't mean comfortable. It means you can say the hard things without being judged or shamed for them.
A Note on Safety
Your safety matters.
Everything we do is built on trust, consent, and respect. No one will ever be pressured to share more than they're ready to. No one will be exposed — physically or emotionally — without their full, free choice.
Our retreats have clear boundaries, experienced facilitation, and a zero-tolerance approach to any form of harassment, coercion, or inappropriate behaviour. This is a space of radical honesty — and radical safety.
If you ever feel unsafe, you can step out. No questions. No judgement. Your wellbeing comes first, always.
Ready to take the first step?
Whether it's a retreat, the community, or just a conversation — we're here.