• Dan Bolen - at age 70 came out as gay, kicked out of his church and ended his 2nd marriage

  • Mar 8 2024
  • Duración: 31 m
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Dan Bolen - at age 70 came out as gay, kicked out of his church and ended his 2nd marriage

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  • Dan Bolen - at age 70 he came out as gay, was kicked out of his church and ended his second marriage

    Summary

    Dan Bolen shares his journey of self-discovery and acceptance as a gay man after living a life of denial and fear. He discusses the challenges he faced in a restrictive religious community and the fear of losing his family and friends. Dan's story highlights the importance of being honest with oneself and embracing authenticity. He emphasizes the power of finding a supportive community and having a voice. Dan's memoir and podcast serve as a source of inspiration and empowerment for others on a similar journey.

    Takeaways
    • Be honest with yourself and define who you are.
    • Don't look for someone outside of you to define who you are.
    • Finding a supportive community is crucial for self-acceptance.
    • Having a voice and embracing authenticity are empowering.
    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Background
    01:02 Realizing Difference and Fear of Rejection
    03:17 Burying and Denying One's True Self
    04:13 Marriage and Denial of Sexuality
    05:38 Disfellowshiped and Shunned by the Church
    07:30 Accepting Bisexuality as a Coping Mechanism
    08:55 Accepting and Embracing Authentic Self 1
    0:07 Coming Out and the Lowest Point
    11:02 First Experience with a Man and Validation
    12:29 Divorce and Finding a New Community
    15:17 Defining Self and Having a Voice
    24:21 Being Honest with Yourself
    27:32 Advice for Those Questioning Their Sexuality
    29:06 Reflection and Impact

    Dan Bolen's Memoir: The Courage to be Courageous: https://a.co/d/6x7yl0r

    Dan Bolen's Website: https://danbolen.com/

    Book Recommendation: Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We live, Love, Parent, and Lead by Brené Brown. https://a.co/d/ah7pXuT

    Podcast website and resources: https://www.OutLateWithDavid.com

    YouTube Edition: https://youtu.be/Axp2j_lgVMM

    Certified Professional Life Coach, David Cotton: https://www.DavidCottonCoaching.com

    Contact me: mailto:david@davidcottoncoaching.com

    © 2024 David Cotton Coaching, LLC. All rights reserved.The "Out Late With David" podcast and its content are the property of David Cotton Coaching, LLC. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from David Cotton Coaching, LLC is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to "Out Late With David" and David Cotton Coaching, LLC with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.
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