HEALING 101: Why Self-Acceptance Is the Real Coming Out with Rich Clarke

Hurt to Healing

Sep 04, 2025•20 min

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Episode description

In today’s HEALING 101 episode, I speak with broadcaster and host of This Was Always Me, Rich Clarke and we get really honest about shame, identity, and what it’s like growing up feeling like you have to hide who you are.

Rich opens up about internalised homophobia, the impact of staying silent for years, and why “coming out” still feels like this weird performance — when really, it should just be… living.

It’s moving, it’s raw, and it’s also full of hope. If you’ve ever struggled to accept a part of yourself then this one’s for you.

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