THE FERAL FATHER
An Online Community for Fathers to Heal, Grow and Rise.
What is
“The Feral Father”?
The Feral Father is a call to remember what we've forgotten.
It’s for the man who feels something ancient stirring beneath the surface—a part of him that was never meant to be tamed by expectations, polished into performance, or subdued by conventional conditioning. It’s for the father who knows, deep down, that this path isn’t about perfection, but about striving with presence. It’s about responsibility, reverence, and love. It’s about tending not only to our children, but also to the young and wounded parts of ourselves that are needing us to love and care for them.
This space is for the ones who are done pretending. For the men ready to show up with hearts open and masks off. To lead not from someone else's script, but from soul. A feral father doesn’t posture or dominate. He listens. He grieves. He forgives. He roots. He keeps showing up—especially when it’s messy. He learns to regulate himself before demanding it of his children. He does the slow, sacred work of becoming the kind of man his children can trust—because he’s not afraid to look in the mirror.
Through council, ceremony, breath, embodiment, and the medicine of honest brotherhood, The Feral Father offers something rare: a true initiation into fatherhood. A support system that reaches from the brothers gathered to the ancient heart of the Earth beneath our feet. This isn’t just something we do—it’s something that shapes who we become. This is where men walk the fire together… and come out more whole, more connected, more feral, centered, and grounded.
Current Offerings
Full Moon Wolf Pack
A monthly two-hour online gathering where feral fathers come together to share sacred space, open their hearts, laugh, grieve, reflect, ground, connect, and inspire one another to become the most wild, rooted, and whole versions of fathers they can embody.
Threshold: An 8-Week Rite of Passage For New and Expecting Fathers
Threshold is an 8-week, in-person rite of passage for new and expecting fathers to deepen their connection to self, others, and the greater whole—so they can show up for their families with presence, attunement, and love.
The Feral Father Podcast
Conversations exploring the raw, soulful, and often untamed journey of fatherhood—featuring guests, stories, teachings, and lived wisdom..
Coming Soon
Special Events
Leaders in the Feral Father network—some of whom may also be podcast guests—will offer live virtual workshops in service to fathers. These events explore themes like parenting, relationships, sexuality, finance, personal growth, and beyond.. all rooted in the mission of rewilding and remembering.
Full Moon Wolf Pack
Once a month, on a Saturday near the full moon, we gather as men—fathers, brothers, sons, and grandfathers. We meet not to fix or perform, but to show up. To speak and be heard. To listen deeply. To soften into the places we've been hard, and to awaken the parts of us that have gone dormant in the noise of daily life. This is a space for storytelling, reflection, laughter, grief, rage, celebration, stillness, and insight. In circle, we return to something ancient. We remember what it feels like to be among men with open hearts and grounded presence.
The Father’s Council is a rhythm and a rite—a monthly ritual that recalibrates the nervous system and restores connection. Through check-ins, guided inquiry, breath, and honest dialogue, we create a living container where healing and transformation can unfold. As the facilitator, I guide somatic group process work where the collective holds space for individuals to lean into sensation, emotion, and energy in the body—often allowing what's heavy or stuck to be alchemized into something lighter, truer, more free. Whether you come to share, to be witnessed, or simply to be reminded that you’re not alone, this is a space to be human first and father second. You are welcome exactly as you are.
Next circle:
Saturday, October 11th at 10am PST
–Threshold–
An 8-Week Rite of Passage for
New and Expecting Fathers
In a culture that leaves men uninitiated and often unprepared for the realities of fatherhood, Threshold offers a container of brotherhood, ritual, and embodied practice to help men step more fully into their role. This is a space to reconnect with yourself, with other fathers walking the same path, and with the deeper source that holds us all—so you can meet fatherhood with presence, courage, and love.
We will gather in the Portland area this fall in a small, intimate group, culminating in a closing ceremony that honors the transformation each man has walked through. This is not simply a program, but a rite of passage: an invitation to cross the threshold into fatherhood with clarity and strength. Click below to learn more about Threshold and explore how to join.
The Feral Father
Podcast
The Feral Father Podcast is a space for raw, soulful conversations at the crossroads of fatherhood, healing, and embodied leadership. Through honest dialogue with fellow fathers, mentors, and wisdom-keepers, we explore what it means to rewild the masculine heart in a culture that often tames and disconnects us. These aren’t polished parenting tips or surface-level chats — they’re invitations to feel more, hide less, and show up with fierce love and deep presence for our children, our partners, and ourselves.
Hosted by the imperfect originator of The Feral Father movement, each episode weaves story, somatic wisdom, and spiritual insight, guiding men into deeper connection with their own path of fatherhood as initiation. Whether you’re a new dad, a seasoned father, or simply a man longing to lead from a more rooted place, this podcast is here to remind you: you’re not alone. There’s a circle around the fire — and there’s a seat here for you.
Special Events and Community Workshops
Throughout the seasons, The Feral Father hosts live online workshops led by men deeply rooted in their craft—facilitators, guides, and brothers offering wisdom in service of our collective growth. Some have shared their stories on the podcast, others are part of our wider network, all are here to deepen the circle. These gatherings are opportunities to explore core aspects of the fatherhood journey and masculine embodiment beyond our regular councils.
From parenting and relationships to sexual alchemy, entrepreneurship, nervous system regulation, and spiritual wellness—these workshops are a place to learn, feel, practice, and integrate. Expect embodied tools, honest dialogue, and skillful facilitation that leaves you more connected, resourced, and inspired to lead with integrity at home and beyond. Come as you are. Leave more of who you are.
The Founding Father
Hi, I’m Hart.
I became a father at 24 through an unexpected pregnancy that turned my world upside down. I had no real plan, no solid career path, and very little guidance. That first year was raw and overwhelming—full of sleepless nights, financial strain, and the quiet fear that I wasn’t enough. Looking back, I realize what I needed most wasn’t advice—it was initiation. I needed something to mark the crossing into fatherhood, something to remind me that this role required a deeper presence, a fuller version of myself.
Over time, I’ve learned to grow into that presence—not by getting everything right, but by staying close to the truth of my own experience. I still mess up. I get reactive. I miss the mark with my kids more than I’d like. But I’m committed to doing the work to meet those moments with humility and care. Most of the models I saw growing up didn’t show me how to be a mature, emotionally attuned father. I’ve had to build that model from scratch—through my own mistakes, through deep inner work, and through community with other men on the path.
That’s what The Feral Father is all about. It’s not a brand. It’s not a persona. It’s a living prayer to grow into the kind of man my children deserve. I’ve spent years holding space for men through breathwork, psychedelic integration, and men’s circles—not because I’ve mastered anything, but because I know how transformative it is to not walk this road alone. Fatherhood isn’t meant to be a solo mission. It’s a communal rite of passage, one that calls us deeper into ourselves and into relationship with each other.
Through this work, I’ve witnessed how much fathers are aching for spaces where they can be honest, held, and challenged. The Feral Father is one of those spaces. A place for remembering the wisdom in our bodies, reconnecting to the wildness that culture asked us to tame, and reclaiming the sacred responsibility of leading our families with love, integrity, and depth. This isn’t about perfection—it’s about becoming. And I’m here for it, alongside any man who’s ready to step through the threshold.
Want To Stay Connected?
If something here spoke to you—whether you're a dad deep in the trenches, a man on the path, or just someone curious about this work—I’d love to stay connected. I send out occasional emails with reflections, upcoming events, offerings, and tools to support you on your journey. No spam, no pressure—just real talk from the heart. Drop your email below and join the circle.