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.

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Guest Bio

Scott 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 Discussed

• Early life experiences, challenges, and turning points that shaped Scott’s perspective on growing up and becoming a man.
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• Masculinity & Cultural Expectations — what healthy masculinity looks like and how societal pressures influence boys and young men.
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• Teenage Boys — Emotional and developmental changes during adolescence, navigating anxiety, and coping with modern influences like social media.
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• Heartache & Relationships — How boys and men experience emotional pain, coping with breakups, and recognizing the signs of deeper distress.
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• Discipline & Respect — Guiding boys with clear boundaries, structure, and communication while fostering responsibility and respect.
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• Mental Health Awareness — Overcoming stigma, making support accessible, and the importance of connection and communication for emotional wellbeing.

Links

• Scott Taylor Peek: allmylinks.com/speaktoscotty
• Email Scott: [email protected]

Scott’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.

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Why Is Season 3 Different?

Too many boys today feel lost, alone, and misunderstood. And far too often, the same is true for their parents.

Behind the troubling statistics is a generation of boys quietly longing to be seen, heard, and valued — yet the conversation around boys’ emotional lives remains far too quiet.

Season 3 of Unlocking the Parenting Code is here to change that.

In this new season, you’ll hear:

🔹 Real conversations with young men who are ready to share their truth.

🔹 Powerful insights from experts in boys’ mental and emotional health.

🔹 And raw, real wisdom from dads who are walking this road every day

🔹 Solo episodes where I reflect on what I’ve witnessed, wrestled with, and learned

At the heart of this season — and at the heart of Sonhood Coaching — is a mission:

To understand the inner emotional world of boys, to recognize the very real challenges they face, and to name the damaging myths and societal expectations that continue to shape how we see, treat, and raise our sons.

This is not about fixing boys.

It’s about truly seeing them — and learning how to show up differently, with compassion, courage, and connection.

Together, we’re building a world where boys feel safe to be their authentic selves.

Because when we get it right for our boys, we begin to heal something much bigger.

More resources @sonhoodcoaching.com