The Truth About Men’s Work with Skott Taylor

The Truth About Men’s Work with Skott Taylor

From Living with Purpose by Simone Denny

August 13, 2025 · 44 min

About this episode

Skott Taylor discusses the importance of men's work and emotional vulnerability in creating authentic connections.

When you hear the term men’s work, what comes to mind? A bootcamp for “toughening up”? A place to talk about feelings? Something mysterious that happens behind closed doors? In this episode, I sit down with Skott Taylor - facilitator, men's work leader, husband, father, and passionate advocate for creating safe spaces where men can be real, vulnerable, and deeply connected. Skott shares his journey from boarding a plane to California for a men’s emotional leadership retreat - not knowing what he was stepping into - to discovering a practice he now calls “CrossFit for your emotions.” Together, we explore: Why men’s work is different from “just work” How masks and armour keep us from our true selves The cost of staying in “fine” and living in the middle band of emotion Why vulnerability isn’t weakness — it’s the doorway to connection The surprising reason showing up is the hardest (and most powerful) part This isn’t about fixing anyone. It’s about creating the space for men — and anyone identifying as a man — to step away from daily roles, connect without judgement, and flex the “emotional muscles” that often go unused. Whether you’re a man curious about what this work might look…

People in this episode

Guest: Skott Taylor

Topics covered

  • men's work
  • emotional leadership
  • vulnerability
  • human connection

Keywords

  • emotional strength
  • safe spaces
  • men's emotional leadership
  • connection without judgement

Mentioned in this episode

Products: CrossFit for your emotions

Places: California

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