What if the stories you tell yourself are the very thing keeping you stuck?
In this powerful episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts sits down with Scott Mason — known as The Myth Slayer — a speaker, coach, attorney, and former senior executive who uses the power of ancient Greek mythology to help people identify the toxic myths holding them back from living a bold, purposeful life.
Scott shares his remarkable journey from a high-powered career in New York City government and nonprofits to a complete identity collapse — and the profound near-death experience that became his greatest catalyst for transformation.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
• What “toxic myths” are and how they silently sabotage your personal and professional life
• How ancient Greek mythology offers a timeless roadmap for self-discovery and reinvention
• The surprising Mind-Body Connection between toxic thinking and physical Health
• Scott’s extraordinary near-death experience and the dream that changed everything
• Why your darkest moments may be the doorway to your greatest rebirth
• How to shift from the empirical mindset to the mythic mindset — and why it matters now more than ever
• Whether you’re navigating a career transition, recovering from personal loss, or simply searching for deeper meaning and purpose, Scott’s story will challenge you to stop letting your past author your future.
Scott’s Bio and Contact Information:
Scott Mason is known as The Myth Slayer: a speaker, coach, attorney, and former senior executive who uses the power of Greek mythology to help people name the hidden stories that keep them stuck and begin writing a more powerful life.
After graduating from Columbia Law School, Scott spent more than two decades as an attorney and executive leader in government and nonprofit organizations, including roles overseeing homeless shelter systems, senior services, administrative justice, compliance, operations, and domestic violence shelter services. He has also served on nonprofit boards and currently speaks to audiences across the country on leadership, professional rebirth, resilience, and bold personal transformation.
But Scott’s work is not only professional. It is deeply personal. After experiencing his own career collapse, identity crisis, and painful period of rebuilding — and later, a profound personal and spiritual reawakening during a mysterious illness that almost claimed his life — he came to understand that many people are not trapped by a lack of talent, intelligence, or effort. They are trapped by what he calls “toxic myths”—the unconscious stories that convince us we are powerless, broken, invisible, doomed, or too far gone to begin again.
Through his Coaching, speaking, writing, and YouTube channel, Scott helps people name their toxic myths, and take concrete action toward a life of greater purpose, courage, creativity, and impact. His message is simple but fierce: your past may shape you, but it does not get to author the rest of your story.
Social Media links:
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Myth_Slayer
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s.scott_mason/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/themythslayer/
🔗 Connect with Scott Mason: MyFreedomRocks.com
📖 Book: The Charismatic Olympian
To connect with Dave: davidrobertsmsw.com
