Dough Bro's is an innovative wellbeing programme for men using pizza-making as a tool for bringing men together to experience the power of sharing their feelings and being authentic.  

We know that men can struggle to talk about vulnerability and difficult feelings.  We also know that poor mental health in men has a tendency to result in anti-social behaviour, alcohol or substance misuse, isolation and/or, tragically, suicide.  Death by suicide is still the biggest cause of death in men under the age of 50 and around three quarters of deaths from suicides each year are men.  We know talking helps, but that men find it hard to come forward.

Dough Bro's provides an engaging, fun and effective response to this difficult situation.  By combining men's-group work with all the physical and tactile elements of making hand-stretched pizzas, we provide a safe and supportive space for men to talk about their wellbeing without feeling that by coming along they are compelled to talk about difficult things.  It provides permission for men to open up, without putting any expectations on them.  Our facilitators help to create a welcoming and non-judgmental space that allows men to talk about what they want, when they want. We only ask men to speak from the heart, try to avoid replacing honesty with banter and be kind to themselves and others.

We also have a lot of fun and share amazing food!

Since 2022 we have worked with over 250 men.  We have an average group size of 8-15 men.  Feedback unanimously tells us the value men place in the gentle access and fun nature of the groups.

Groups currently run fortnightly in Totnes and Newton Abbot, Devon.  If you're interested in joining us please complete our contact form here