Navigating Rejection, Privacy, and Self-Protection
The Man Enough Podcast
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Jan 18 2024 50m
Chapter 1 32 sec
“I could become the Bachelor and date 30 women. What's straighter than that? Trying self- conversion therapy on myself…There was nothing more that I could have done to declare that I was a straight man more than becoming the Bachelor.”Chapter 2 2 mins
Justin Baldoni Introduces the EpisodeChapter 3 1 min
Colton's Joy and Comfort Today vs Most of His LifeChapter 4 3 mins
Creating the Image of Straightness in Style and Music Choices as a BoyChapter 5 2 mins
The Pressure of Public Image and Contradictions in IdentityChapter 6 2 mins
The Terror of the Locker Room as a Closeted Gay ManChapter 7 2 mins
The Journey to Becoming the Bachelor and Backlash as a Public FigureChapter 8 2 mins
Early Signs of Attraction to Men and Perceptions of MasculinityChapter 9 3 mins
Hiding in Sports and Entertainment, The Bachelor as “Self-Conversion Therapy”Chapter 10 2 mins
The Complexity of Public Straight Relationships and His Secret LifeChapter 11 2 mins
The Breakup That Broke the Facade, Mental Health SpiralChapter 12 4 mins
Both Holding Himself Accountable for Actions and Owning His Self-RealizationChapter 13 1 min
Facing Blackmail and Forced to Come OutChapter 14 56 sec
“My dad's ride or die. Anything that goes on in my life, he's got my back and I know it. And same with my mom. He helped me get better and helped me handle things and he was trying his best. My entire family was.”Chapter 15 2 mins
Coming Out to His FamilyChapter 16 9 mins
Taking Care of Mental Health, Controversy, Finding Love & FriendshipsChapter 17 29 sec
“For the first time in my entire life, I get to be present and I don't have to worry about the future and what's going to happen and I don't have to worry about my past…I'm enjoying all of the stages of building, of loving, of learning, and I don't have to run anymore.”Chapter 18 5 mins
What Does It Mean to be Man Enough?