On this special solo edition of the Scott Mann podcast, Scott shares his unfiltered story of hitting rock bottom and how learning the power of storytelling helped him climb out of the ashes. He discusses imposter syndrome, resistance, veteran mental health and suicide, and Scott’s emotional play entitled “Last Out” on this powerful episode. For any veterans in crisis, please reach out to someone for help. 

Dial 988 to speak directly to the veteran’s crisis line. 

Please consider visiting Task Force Pineapple at www.tfpineapple.org which conducts storytelling workshops for veterans, first responders and their families as well as produces the "Last Out" play Scott discusses in this episode. Your donations will ensure that veterans continue to have access to the powerful modality of storytelling. 

To watch Last Out on Amazon Prime: https://www.amazon.com/Last-Out-Scott-Mann/dp/B09X94Q5CS 

Check out "Last Out" LIVE in these locations in 2025: 

• 1-3 May in St Cloud, Minneapolis, MN
• 16 May in Colorado Springs, CO
• 14 June in Poughkeepsie, NY
• 8-9 July in Leesburg, VA
• 13 September in Youngstown, OH
• 4-5 October in Oahu, HI
• 17 October in Fayetteville, NC
• 22 November in Pensacola, FL

Watch Scott's TedX talk called "The Generosity of Scars" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_szAosvdWdM&t=33s 

The Scott Mann Podcast is focused on human connection like our lives depend it—because they do. Scott Mann is a retired US Army Special Forces officer, NY Times bestselling author, news correspondent, keynote speaker and storytelling and connection coach. 

Join Scott on Patreon where he goes Behind the Scenes on the podcast as well as his other work: www.patreon.com/scottmann 

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