Content note: This conversation includes experiences of homophobia, cultural pressure, and mental health challengesIn this episode of Chaps Out, host Grant Philpott is joined by Alex, who shares what it was like growing up between the UK and Nigeria in a deeply religious environment, where being gay “put the fear of God” in him and safety was never guaranteed. He opens up about the pressure to conform, the impact on his mental health, and the long, complex journey to coming out in his late twenties. From fear and isolation to self-acceptance, Alex reflects on finding the strength to live openly, reminding us that it’s a lonely road to walk, but it’s worth getting there. Chaps Out is a UK-based podcast giving voice to perspectives you don’t often hear. We provide relatable, uplifting, and positive conversations that offer encouragement, affirmation, and support for anyone on the journey of coming out, while celebrating and supporting bisexual and gay men. Subscribe to Chaps Out for new episodes and join us having these important conversations. Please rate & review, it helps the podcast reach the people who may need to hear it. If you’d like to support Chaps Out and help with running costs and keep the conversations flowing, amplifying voices and inspiring others, you can contribute at https://Ko-Fi.com/chapsoutpod & https://chapsoutpod.substack.com/ Don’t miss our companion podcast, CHAPS OUT CULTURE, where guests recommend their favourite LGBTQ+ inspired art, music, literature, film, theatre, and TV. #ChapsOut #podcast #uk #British #Men #comingout #LaterInLife #lgbtq #mentalwellness #LGBTQPodcast #GayMen #ComingOutLaterInLife #AuthenticLiving Get full access to ChapsOutPod's Substack at chapsoutpod.substack.com/subscribe
