Peri-Apocalyptic Papas
A Lamorinda Dads Book Club on Love, Leadership, and Raising Resilient Kids
We are raising children in uncertain times — in a world that can feel on the brink, rewiring itself faster than we can make sense of it. As fathers, we carry not only our hopes for our children, but also the imprints of our own childhoods and the inherited fears of generations before us. The question is not whether fear will arise — it will — but whether we will let it lead. If the past is a foreign country, then every parent is an immigrant, learning how to honor where we came from while guiding our children into a future we cannot fully see.
Peri-Apocalyptic Papas Book Club is a space for dads who want to choose love instead — to heal what we’ve carried, to break cycles rooted in pain, and to father with courage, presence, and conscious care. Together, we wrestle with the tension between love and fear, trust and control, autonomy and protection. We support one another in transforming inherited patterns, choosing steady presence over reactivity, and committing wholeheartedly to meet our children’s needs while honoring their independence. When fathers gather in conscious community, we don’t just raise resilient kids — we help shape a future grounded in connection, wisdom, and love.
Peri-Apocalyptic Papas Book Club is a space for dads who want to choose love instead — to heal what we’ve carried, to break cycles rooted in pain, and to father with courage, presence, and conscious care. Together, we wrestle with the tension between love and fear, trust and control, autonomy and protection. We support one another in transforming inherited patterns, choosing steady presence over reactivity, and committing wholeheartedly to meet our children’s needs while honoring their independence. When fathers gather in conscious community, we don’t just raise resilient kids — we help shape a future grounded in connection, wisdom, and love.
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Begins April 5, 2026
Sundays 6:30-8pm Private Residence in Orinda FREE |
First Book
Jonathan Haidt is a social psychologist and professor of ethical leadership at New York University’s Stern School of Business. His 2014 book The Anxious Generation argues that the rise in youth mental illness since 2010 is due to a "great rewiring of childhood," caused by the shift from play-based to phone-based experiences, particularly the introduction of smartphones and social media. Haidt links this to increased anxiety, depression, sleep deprivation, and social isolation, proposing solutions for parents, schools, and governments, including rules like no smartphones before high school and no social media before 16.
About the Facilitator
Nauser Wolfe is an Orinda-based therapist, linguist, writer, educator, husband, father, and community builder. He has been studying human communication from multiple angles for over 30 years, and has been involved in men’s work for 8 years. He identifies as half-Iranian, half-”white,” half-blind, and half-convinced that we can save the world. In all that he does, he strives to live by his top three values of love, humor, and justice. To learn more about Nauser you can find his page with us here and his anti-oppression work here.
This group is for you if:
Session Dates**Session 1: Four Saturday’s 10:00-11:00am
June 28th, July 5th, July19th, July 26th **Session 2: Drop in Saturdays 10:30-11:30am August 23rd, August 30th, September 13th, September 27th **Session 3: Four Saturday’s 10:30-11:30am October 4th, October 11th, October 18, November 1st **Session 4: Four Saturdays 10:30-11:30am November 8th, November 15th, November 22nd, November 29th |
Because fatherhood deserves support too. For dads with babies 0–6 months Saturdays at Little Seeds | 4-week series and drop-ins Babies welcome and encouraged to attend Becoming a dad is life-changing—but there aren’t many places where men can talk honestly about what that’s really like. This group was made for you. Our Postpartum Dads Group is a 4-week gathering for fathers of babies 0–6 months. It’s casual, supportive, and centered around connection—with your baby, and with other dads figuring it out too. Each week has a light, dad-focused theme to guide the conversation (think: adjusting to new routines, building confidence, staying connected with your partner), but the vibe is laid-back and real. We’ll hang out, talk if you want to, and give your baby a chance to play, snuggle, or snooze nearby. Whether you’re looking for tips, community, or just a reason to get out of the house with your baby, this group is a great place to start. What to Expect
Weekly Themes Week 1: Welcome + Finding Your Role Week 2: The New Normal Week 3: Strength in Showing Up Week 4: Communication + Co-Parenting Details Time: Saturday mornings, either 10am-11am or 10:30am-11:30am (see sessions for exact times) Location: Little Seeds, Lafayette Cost: $120 for 4 weeks , $30 for Drop in |
The Present Father Project:
A Group for Heart-Centered Dads
Led by Nauser Wolfe, LMFT
Are you a heart-centered man struggling to bring your most authentic self to your parenting, relationship, work, and purpose? Modern life often pulls us out of alignment—with nature, with our bodies, and with our deepest relational needs. And as men, we’ve been conditioned to believe we have to figure it all out alone.
This group is a space for fathers who want to be more present, connected, and intentional in their parenting and personal growth. Together, we’ll explore what it means to be an integrated father—mind, body, spirit, and community.
This group is a space for fathers who want to be more present, connected, and intentional in their parenting and personal growth. Together, we’ll explore what it means to be an integrated father—mind, body, spirit, and community.
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🔹 What You’ll Gain:
✅ Tools to show up fully and mindfully for your child ✅ Energy-boosting strategies to prevent burnout ✅ Practical skills for deeper connection with your partner & family ✅ A supportive community of like-minded dads ✅ Guidance in tuning into What Is and responding with purpose Through mindfulness, Hand in Hand Parenting tools, somatic awareness, proven communication skills, and inner work, this group will help you reclaim your energy, your clarity, and your presence as a father. If you’re feeling isolated or overwhelmed, this is your invitation to step into fatherhood with intention, connection, and support. Join us—we grow together. |
Thursdays 5pm
90 minutes Zoom or Orinda depending on interest Start date TBD $50 per group Payment plans and sliding scale available Lingering Questions before diving in? Schedule a discovery call with Nauser (510) 394-5373 [email protected] Group Format:
Each group will be tailored to the fathers that show up and what is needed that particular evening. However, in general our flow will be:
30 min Listening Time (from the Hand in Hand Parenting tool Listening Partnerships) 30 min Didactics 30 min Experiential The didactic portion will generally be about mindset, self-care, and embodied leadership. Experiential portions may include communication practices or something play-based. We will co-create the space together to create what we as fathers truly need. |