Scott Coons

Scott Coons is the author of Kicking Depression in the Ass: The Rocky Road to Recovery and the memoir series A New Sunrise: Finding Love and Second Chances in a Faraway Land. Originally from Buffalo, New York, Scott rebuilt his life after 60 and began a journey that carried him from Santa Barbara to Thailand — and into a cross-cultural love story that reshaped his future. Through his books and podcast, Scott shares stories of resilience, strength, hope, faith, and second chances — proving it is never too late to start over and build a life worth living. Scott also hosts the podcast Kicking Depression in the Ass, where he shares real conversations about rebuilding life, finding purpose, and moving forward after difficult seasons.