From Private Investigator to Mental Health Coach: Teenage Boys, Heartache & Mental Health

17/09/2025 1h 3min Temporada 3 Episodio 47
From Private Investigator to Mental Health Coach: Teenage Boys, Heartache & Mental Health

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Welcome back to Unlocking the Parenting Code: All About Boys! In this episode, host Kathy sits down with Scott Taylor Peek, a former private investigator and business owner who has reinvented himself as a Mental Health Coach. Scott is a staunch advocate for men’s mental health, focusing on resilience, healing, and reinvention.Scott shares his personal journey — from privilege to loss, burnout, and depression — and how those experiences shaped his calling to support teenage boys and men navigating life’s challenges. He opens up about heartbreak, anxiety, depression, masculinity, and the unique emotional depth boys feel, as well as the importance of discipline and respect.In this episode, we unpack the challenges of teen boys, highlighting South African cultural expectations while offering insights relevant to young men worldwide.**********Feeling motivated? Here's a short, powerful coaching experience to help you tune in, connect, and understand your son—one tiny step at a time.Join my free 1:1 Tiny Challenge™: 3 Days to a Stronger Connection With Your Son✨ In just 3 days, you’ll take one small step each day to understand, connect, and affirm your son—no overwhelm, no pressure, just powerful parenting in action.Here’s how it works: ✔️ I’ll send you one simple action + reflection each day ✔️ You’ll message me back with your experience ✔️ I’ll support you personally with insights, encouragement, and next steps👉 Ready to get started? You can just send me a note at [email protected] and say “I’m in!” and I’ll take care of the rest.**********Guest BioScott Taylor Peek is a former private investigator and business owner turned Mental Health Coach specializing in resilience, reinvention, and healing. A passionate advocate for men’s mental health, Scott draws on his personal journey to help others navigate life’s challenges. He has hosted an international radio show, captained South Africa’s only team to compete at the Paintball World Cup in 2009, and holds IMDB producer credits.Scott works with teen boys and men aged to build emotional resilience, navigate heartbreak, and strengthen communication skills, all while breaking the stigma around seeking help. Topics DiscussedEarly life experiences, challenges, and turning points that shaped Scott’s perspective on growing up and becoming a man.Masculinity & Cultural Expectations — what healthy masculinity looks like and how societal pressures influence boys and young men.Teenage Boys — Emotional and developmental changes during adolescence, navigating anxiety, and coping with modern influences like social media.Heartache & Relationships — How boys and men experience emotional pain, coping with breakups, and recognizing the signs of deeper distress.Discipline & Respect — Guiding boys with clear boundaries, structure, and communication while fostering responsibility and respect.Mental Health Awareness — Overcoming stigma, making support accessible, and the importance of connection and communication for emotional wellbeing.LinksScott Taylor Peek: allmylinks.com/speaktoscottyEmail Scott: [email protected]’s journey is a powerful reminder of the emotional depth and resilience of boys and men, and how support, guidance, and open communication can make a life-changing difference.Don’t forget to subscribe, share, and tune in next week for more insights into the inner world of boys and young men.For more

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