In this episode of Chaps Out, host Grant Philpott speaks with Tony, a retired GP, father, and grandfather who came out as gay at the age of 63 after years of happy marriage.Tony shares his journey of growing up in a traditional Jewish family, suppressing his sexuality in a very different era, and eventually reaching a breaking point where continuing to hide was affecting his mental health. With honesty and warmth, he talks about coming out to his wife, children, family, and faith community, and the unexpected compassion he received.This episode explores coming out later-in-life, love and loss, mental health, faith, intimacy, and what it really means to live authentically. Tony’s story is a powerful reminder that choosing yourself doesn’t mean erasing your past, it means being honest about who you are now. If you’re wondering if it’s ever too late to be yourself, this conversation is for you. 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. Don’t miss our companion podcast, CHAPS OUT CULTURE, where guests recommend their favourite LGBTQ+ inspired art, music, literature, film, theatre, and TV. Subscribe to Chaps Out for new episodes and join us having these important conversations. 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 Ko-Fi.com/chapsoutpod & https://chapsoutpod.substack.com/ #ChapsOut #podcast #uk #Men #comingout #LaterInLife #lgbtq #mentalwellness Get full access to ChapsOutPod's Substack at chapsoutpod.substack.com/subscribe
