JULY 3 , 2026 Truro, NOVa scotia
Doors open 5:00 pm
Stories 5:30–7:30 pm
There is power in speaking.
There is greater power in being heard.
The Listening Room is an evening devoted to presence
The Listening Room: Among Men is a special edition of The Listening Room taking place in Truro, Nova Scotia, July 3.
This gathering invites men to share short, personal stories rooted in lived experience in a room intentionally designed for listening.
There are no panels, no debate, and no performance.
Just honest reflection, shared in the presence of others.
The room remains intentionally small. No phones, no recording, and no distractions. The audience is not passive; their attention and willingness to listen are part of the work itself.
Part of the ongoing work of Transformation of Dangerous Spaces, Among Men creates space for conversations that men often carry quietly, exploring responsibility, friendship, fatherhood, failure, courage, and the moments that shape who we become.
audience is limited to 50 seats
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AmONG MEN
JULY 3 , 2026 Truro, NOVa scotia
Doors open 5:00 pm
Stories 5:30–7:00 pm
There is power in speaking.
There is greater power in being heard.
The Listening Room is an evening devoted to presence.
❋ Intentional Structure
Ten remarkable Humans
Ten lived moments.
Ten reflections on resilience, generosity, reinvention, humour, leadership, and the quieter forms of courage that rarely ask for attention.
❋ Collaborative Energy
This is not a panel.
Not a lecture.
Not a debate.
❋ Expert Facilitation
Each storyteller will share one personal story , a defining moment that shaped the arc of their life.
A decision.
A turning point.
A moment of clarity.
❋ A Supportive Space
No scripts.
No performance.
Just truth, offered plainly.
Human beings have always gathered in rooms to tell stories.
Long before microphones and screens, people sat together and shared what they had lived.
Stories helped communities understand themselves. They helped people recognize one another.
Somewhere along the way, we lost that practice.
We replaced listening with reacting.
Presence with distraction.
Stories with noise.
The Listening Room was created to bring that practice back.
It is a simple idea.
A small room.
A handful of people.
Stories told honestly.
No debate.
No performance.
Just lived experience shared with care.
When people listen to one another without interruption, something shifts.
And every community becomes stronger when those stories are shared.
Photo courtesy of Betty Merideth
Less noise.
More presence.
Photo courtesy of Betty Merideth
Interested in Sharing a Story?
The Listening Room is not about polish. It is about truth.
If there is a moment in your life that reshaped you , quietly or dramatically , and you feel called to speak it aloud, we invite you to reach out.
We are curating ten women who are willing to stand in clarity, not performance.
One story.
One moment.
Ten minutes.
That is all.
Send us a short note about who you are and the story you feel ready to tell.
We are listening.
Big Ideas,
Real Impact.
Drop us a line and a short synopsis of your proposed talk and the topic that best suits your story.
The Listening Room: Among Men
Reflection Points for Storytellers
Presentation Topics 7-10 minutes
Seven Reflection Points for Storytellers
Storytellers are invited to choose one or more of the following reflections as the starting point for their story.
Your story should be personal, honest, and rooted in lived experience.
There is no need for a polished speech.
You do not need to have the answer. You only need to tell the truth about the moment
The goal is not a speech or a lesson, but a lived moment told honestly.
1. A Moment That Changed How I See Myself - a time when something shifted in how you understood who you are.
2. Something I Had to Learn the Hard Way-A lesson that came through failure, loss, or consequence.
3. The Quiet Responsibility I Carry-A moment when you realized someone was depending on you.
4. A Man Who Shaped Me-Someone whose presence, example, or absence influenced your path.
5. The Moment I Found My Courage-A time you stepped forward, spoke up, or did something that wasn’t easy.
6. A Time I Had to Start Again-A moment of rebuilding, reinvention, or beginning after something ended.
7. What I Wish Someone Had Told Me Earlier-A piece of wisdom that came later than you would have liked.
8. The Weight I Carried in Silence-A story about something you held onto without speaking.
9. A Small Moment That Stayed With Me-An ordinary moment that quietly shaped who you became.
10. Something I Am Still Figuring Out-A reflection on something unresolved, ongoing, or still in motion.
In a world full of noise, this is a space for presence.
MAY 1 TBD times and presenters TBDArrive & Meet
As everyone arrives, we take time to settle in, get comfortable, and begin connecting with those around us. The journey starts here.
Check-In5 pm