Courage to Be Courageous

About Courage to Be Courageous

This show is about any individual who has struggled with coming out, with secrets, and isolation. It will lend itself to the gay community but also to the heterosexual community who are struggling with fear. Not living there true authentic self and needing the courage to make a change in their life. I was a successful businessman who used religion and workaholism to bury who I was. I came out as gay at 70 years old. Through our podcasts they will hear stories of my guests who have come out and how they were able to embrace who they are. Some of the guests may still be struggling as well. It will be an open, vulnerable podcast, that my listeners should be able to identify with in their own lives. Courage To Be Courageous....follow us now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you enjoy your shows.

Publisher

Dan Bolen

Category

society & culture · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

6 Mar 2023

Latest episode

16 Oct 2025

Latest episodes

74 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Oct 2025

   EP. 72 - Mike Triggs: Political War on LGBTQ Rights

   Former Republican leader Mike Triggs discussed being outed as gay, leaving the GOP, and warning about growing attacks on LGBTQ rights. He urged people to stay engaged, vote, and speak out to protect equality and democracy. Political War on LGBTQ Rights (https://youtu.be/j1wmhRMxM-Q)

2. 

   7 Oct 2025

   EP. 71 - John Preston: Aging Gracefully | Dealing With Stress

   In this episode of The Courage to Be Courageous, host Dan Bolen welcomes his partner John Preston, who holds a master’s degree in exercise science and wellness from Arizona State University, for a timely and inspiring conversation about the power of exercise in managing stress and maintaining emotional balance. Together, they discuss how physical movement not only strengthens the body but also helps reduce anxiety, improve resilience, and foster community. John also introduces the True Turn Pro, a unique tool designed to enhance mobility, flexibility, and core strength. The episode is a reminder that staying active is an act of courage and self-care in an increasingly stressful world. YouTube Video (https://youtu.be/8fyk12Pj1bk) John Preston Website (https://johnprestonfitness.com/) True Turn Pro (https://trueturnpro.com/)

3. 

   6 Oct 2025

   EP. 70 - Andrew James: Growing Up Gay | Facing Terminal Cancer

   In this inspiring episode, Andrew James shares his journey of growing up as a gay man in the Jehovah's Witness faith. He discusses the challenges of his childhood, his eventual departure from the religion, and how he built a successful career as an interior designer. James also opens up about his current battle with stage four cancer, offering a message of hope, resilience, and the power of positive thinking.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 52 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

80

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

60

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