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This Was Always Me

This Was Always Me

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 Rich Clarke spent years feeling ashamed of his sexuality. Now he meets others who, for many different reasons, kept theirs hidden - and asks why. From Olympic icon Dame Kelly Holmes to a Zimbabwean refugee and a former Conservative MP, these are unflinching stories of secrecy, shame, and survival. Forget the rainbow-washed headlines... coming out isn't always safe, or even possible. Across 12 gripping episodes, Rich explores the emotional cost of hiding who you are, and what it takes to finally live your truth. Raw, heartfelt, and long overdue. These voices are done hiding. 🎧 Subscribe now on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. 💬 To share your story, email: alwaysme@global.com 📢 For advertising opportunities, contact: dax@global.comCopyright 2025 Global
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  • It Was Illegal To Be With The Love Of My Life: Richard Martin on secret heartbreak & waiting until his 60s to come out

    It Was Illegal To Be With The Love Of My Life: Richard Martin on secret heartbreak & waiting until his 60s to come out
    2025/06/09

    Richard Martin joins Rich Clarke to share the story of a love that shaped his life.

    At university, Richard fell deeply in love with another man. It was a relationship full of hope, but lived in secrecy at a time when being gay was illegal. When his partner returned to America, Richard stayed behind and tried to move on. Years later, they saw each other again, both married to women, and the meeting was painfully strange.

    Richard went on to to live a life of marriage, children, and silence. But in his 60s, he finally came out.

    This is a story of first love, quiet heartbreak, and finally becoming who you really are.

    📱 Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @alwaysmepodcast

    💬 To share your story, email: alwaysme@global.com

    SUPPORT SERVICES

    LGBTQ+ Support

    Switchboard – LGBTQ+ Helpline

    • A confidential helpline for LGBTQ+ people to talk about sexuality, gender identity, and more.
    • Phone: 0800 0119 100
    • Website: switchboard.lgbt

    Stonewall

    • Offers support and resources for LGBTQ+ individuals and their families.
    • Website: stonewall.org.uk

    Open Table Network

    • Phone: 07501753618
    • Website: opentable.lgbt

    Mental Health & Suicide Prevention

    Samaritans

    • For anyone in distress, struggling to cope, or at risk of suicide.
    • Phone: 116 123 (Free, 24/7)
    • Website: samaritans.org

    Mind

    • Provides advice and support for anyone experiencing a mental health problem.
    • Phone: 0300 123 3393
    • Website: mind.org.uk

    PAPYRUS – Prevention of Young Suicide

    • Support for people under 35 experiencing suicidal thoughts, and for those concerned about someone else.
    • Phone: 0800 068 41 41
    • Website: papyrus-uk.org

    Shout

    • A free, confidential mental health text support service.
    • Text: SHOUT to 85258 (24/7, free text service)
    • Website: giveusashout.org
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    38 分
  • 80 Years In The Wrong Body: Isobel on transitioning in later life, with her wife's blessing

    80 Years In The Wrong Body: Isobel on transitioning in later life, with her wife's blessing
    2025/06/09

    Rich Clarke sits down with Isobel - a remarkable trans woman who underwent gender-affirming surgery at 80.

    Isobel reflects on a lifetime of hiding her true self, trying to meet the expectations of others as a sailor, firefighter, husband, and father. With honesty and warmth, she shares how her wife Margaret, now living with dementia, offered her the support and permission to finally live as herself.

    Now, two years after surgery, Isobel describes the profound joy and peace she’s found in her body. She talks about identity, love, family, and the courage it takes to become who you really are... at any age.

    This is a powerful story of truth, transformation, and the freedom that comes with finally being seen.

    📱 Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @alwaysmepodcast

    💬 To share your story, email: alwaysme@global.com

    SUPPORT SERVICES

    LGBTQ+ Support

    Switchboard – LGBTQ+ Helpline

    • A confidential helpline for LGBTQ+ people to talk about sexuality, gender identity, and more.
    • Phone: 0800 0119 100
    • Website: switchboard.lgbt

    Stonewall

    • Offers support and resources for LGBTQ+ individuals and their families.
    • Website: stonewall.org.uk

    Open Table Network

    • Phone: 07501753618
    • Website: opentable.lgbt

    Mental Health & Suicide Prevention

    Samaritans

    • For anyone in distress, struggling to cope, or at risk of suicide.
    • Phone: 116 123 (Free, 24/7)
    • Website: samaritans.org

    Mind

    • Provides advice and support for anyone experiencing a mental health problem.
    • Phone: 0300 123 3393
    • Website: mind.org.uk

    PAPYRUS – Prevention of Young Suicide

    • Support for people under 35 experiencing suicidal thoughts, and for those concerned about someone else.
    • Phone: 0800 068 41 41
    • Website: papyrus-uk.org

    Shout

    • A free, confidential mental health text support service.
    • Text: SHOUT to 85258 (24/7, free text service)
    • Website: giveusashout.org
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    1 時間 5 分
  • I Wouldn't Be Double Olympic Champion If They'd Found Out I Was Gay: Dame Kelly Holmes on having to hide her sexuality in the army & the spotlight

    I Wouldn't Be Double Olympic Champion If They'd Found Out I Was Gay: Dame Kelly Holmes on having to hide her sexuality in the army & the spotlight
    2025/06/08

    Rich Clarke speaks with Dame Kelly Holmes, double Olympic gold medallist, former soldier, and proud gay woman, about the reality of hiding her sexuality for 34 years.

    Kelly reflects on her time in the British Army, when being gay was still illegal, and the constant fear of discovery. She opens up about the emotional toll of living in silence, the pressure of public life, and the lasting impact on her mental health.

    She also discusses survivor’s guilt... the belief that if she’d been discharged for being gay, she might never have become an Olympic champion... and the inner conflict of being celebrated while concealing such a significant part of her identity.

    This is a conversation about fear, identity, and the unseen weight of silence

    📱 Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @alwaysmepodcast

    💬 To share your story, email: alwaysme@global.com

    SUPPORT SERVICES

    LGBTQ+ Support

    Switchboard – LGBTQ+ Helpline

    • A confidential helpline for LGBTQ+ people to talk about sexuality, gender identity, and more.
    • Phone: 0800 0119 100
    • Website: switchboard.lgbt

    Stonewall

    • Offers support and resources for LGBTQ+ individuals and their families.
    • Website: stonewall.org.uk

    Open Table Network

    • Phone: 07501753618
    • Website: opentable.lgbt

    Mental Health & Suicide Prevention

    Samaritans

    • For anyone in distress, struggling to cope, or at risk of suicide.
    • Phone: 116 123 (Free, 24/7)
    • Website: samaritans.org

    Mind

    • Provides advice and support for anyone experiencing a mental health problem.
    • Phone: 0300 123 3393
    • Website: mind.org.uk

    PAPYRUS – Prevention of Young Suicide

    • Support for people under 35 experiencing suicidal thoughts, and for those concerned about someone else.
    • Phone: 0800 068 41 41
    • Website: papyrus-uk.org

    Shout

    • A free, confidential mental health text support service.
    • Text: SHOUT to 85258 (24/7, free text service)
    • Website: giveusashout.org
    続きを読む 一部表示
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