{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/63458a6cca24ff00120dd658/68b57ddd7c69e13c18153573?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"HEALING 101: Why Self-Acceptance Is the Real Coming Out with Rich Clarke","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/63458a6cca24ff00120dd658/1756724695001-3bb6af7b-9c6b-4e91-bc3a-fe0084965433.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Try Bettervits for yourself, head on over to <a href=\"https://bettervits.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">bettervits.co.uk</a> and get 15% off your 1st order with my code PANDORA15.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Find Rich Clarke:</strong></p><p>Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/therichclarke/?hl=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@therichclarke</a></p><p>Listen to This Was Always Me Podcast: <a href=\"https://www.globalplayer.com/podcasts/42L3VY/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.globalplayer.com/podcasts/42L3VY/</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Stay Connected with Hurt to Healing:</strong></p><p><strong>Instagram: </strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/hurttohealingpod?igsh=aW9yeDl5OHV6bm9r&amp;utm_source=qr\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">instagram.com/hurttohealingpod</a></p><p><strong>TikTok: </strong><a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@hurttohealingpod?_t=ZN-8vFzLPIpcYQ&amp;_r=1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">tiktok.com/@hurttohealingpod</a></p><p><strong>LinkedIn: </strong><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/hurt-to-healing/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">linkedin.com/company/hurt-to-healing</a></p><p><strong>Substack: </strong><a href=\"https://substack.com/@hurttohealing\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">substack.com/@hurttohealing</a></p><p><strong>Website: </strong><a href=\"https://www.hurttohealing.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">hurttohealing.co.uk</a></p><p><br></p><p>If you’re struggling, consider therapy with our paid partner. Visit <a href=\"https://betterhelp.com/hurttohealing\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://betterhelp.com/hurttohealing</a> for a discount on your first month of therapy.</p>","author_name":"Pandora Morris"}