About Men's Peer Groups

Look, we’ve all been there—crushing it at work but feeling lost at home. Mastering our careers but struggling with the deeper stuff.

And when life hits hard, where do you turn? Many men embrace distractions—cars, “toys,” booze, women. Others push their loved ones away, flame out in self-sabotage, or even harm or kill themselves.

We started Men's Peer Groups to make a difference, one man at a time. And if you’re reading this thinking that we just might be the answer to your prayers… Maybe we are.

B's Story

I’m Dr. Baruch “B” HaLevi, and for two decades I’ve been invited into the lives of men—as a rabbi, therapist, coach, and now Co-Founder of Men’s Peer Groups (MPG).

My journey into this work began with something deeply personal—my father’s suicide. That loss cracked me open and set me on a path to find what he couldn’t: meaning, purpose, and a deeper way of being a man. Since then, I’ve guided thousands of men—through transitions, trials, and triumphs—and I’ve come to believe this:

You don’t have to be broken to want to be whole.
You can be strong, successful, and “doing fine”… and still want more.
More depth. More direction. More real connection.

Because today’s man is more isolated than ever. Over one-third of men say they have no close friends. Suicide rates continue to climb, especially in midlife. And most men simply don’t have a place to talk about what actually matters.

We train men for careers, but not for life—not for the hard stuff that sneaks up on us or the deeper questions that eventually catch up with us.

I’ve sat with men who were thriving in business but quietly disconnected at home.
Men who built impressive lives but hadn’t been truly seen in years.
Men who were “winning” by every measure—but still felt something was missing.

And I’ve walked with them through:

Marriages that needed mending

Friendships that had gone flat

Careers that no longer felt meaningful

Kids growing up and moving on

Parents growing old and fading fast

And that quiet question underneath it all: Is this really it?

Yes, one-on-one work matters. I’ve done it for years. But I’ve also learned this: one-on-one work can only take a man so far.
We need each other.
Men need tribes of other men—mirrors, witnesses, and allies.
Because healing, growth, and transformation don’t happen in isolation.
They happen in community. In brotherhood.

That’s why we built Men’s Peer Groups.

It’s not therapy. It’s not a support group. It’s a structured space for real conversations, shared wisdom, and courageous connection.
For men who don’t just want to “get by”—but to get real.
For those who aren’t waiting to hit bottom before they rise.
For good men, ready to become great men.

Now more than ever, we need this space.
Not someday. Now.

You can learn more about me and my work at www.Bhalevi.com

Our Vision

We believe in a future where no man is lost to silence, isolation, or despair. Every 13 minutes, a man takes his life—we exist to defy that number. We envision a world where men rise together in brotherhood, walking their path with purpose, power, vulnerability, and authenticity.

Dave's Story

Hi, I’m Dave Mann. I’m 55 now, and honestly, I’m grateful for it. After plenty of trial and error (and more than a few failures), I’ve learned how to live a more peaceful, balanced life. A big part of that growth has come from my involvement in peer groups — something I first joined back in 1997 and continue to value deeply today.

I spent 18 years in the roofing and solar business in Carlsbad, California before my family and I decided it was time for a change. In early 2014, we moved to Colorado in search of a quieter, more intentional way of living — something I didn’t fully appreciate until we experienced it firsthand.

I grew up on a dairy farm in Northern California in the ’70s and ’80s, attended UC Davis for two years, and graduated from Whittier College in 1993 with a degree in English. Then, in true “why not?” fashion, I jumped straight into starting a roofing company.

Along the way, I joined Vistage in 2002 and EO San Diego in 2006, where I served in several leadership roles, including Chapter President in 2012. When we settled in Colorado, I helped form a new peer group with an incredible group of people — an experience that reignited my passion for helping others experience the power of peer connection. That eventually led to my latest endeavor: Men’s Peer Groups.

I’m lucky to be married to the most fun person I know, Jodi, and I’m proud (and humbled) to be the dad of two kind and loving daughters, Lauren and Ellie.

My personal mission:
To live a full-time life of love and kindness with integrity.

Dave's Story

I’m lucky to be married to the most fun person I know, Jodi, and I’m proud (and humbled) to be the dad of two kind and loving daughters, Lauren and Ellie.

My personal mission:
To live a full-time life of love and kindness with integrity.

Ready for Something Real?

Every man in our peer groups started exactly where you are now—thinking about whether this is the right next step. Some joined because they were looking for deeper connections. Others because they felt stuck. And some just knew they needed something different.

Whatever brought you here, there’s only one way to know if this is your path: take that first step with us.