Patrick Custer
Patrick Custer
Coming Out Country: From Hiding To Healing (ft. Ty Herndon) | Rooted Recovery Stories #203
Coming Out Country: From Hiding To Healing (ft. Ty Herndon) | Rooted Recovery Stories #203
Coming Out Country: From Hiding To Healing (ft. Ty Herndon) | Rooted Recovery Stories #203
Tuesday 10th June 2025
Ty Herndon opens up about his journey from hiding to healing in this emotional episode of Rooted Recovery Stories.
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Episode Overview
- Ty Herndon discusses the challenges of being openly gay in country music.
- He shares his journey from internalised shame to spiritual transformation.
- Ty highlights the importance of authenticity over approval.
- The episode explores creating safe spaces for LGBTQ+ artists.
- Music is presented as a powerful tool for healing and connection.
"I built a room and I locked it all in there. And I threw away the key."
What happens when a country music star decides to step into the spotlight and reveal his true self? In this episode of Rooted Recovery Stories, Ty Herndon shares his journey from hiding to healing. With a career that spans decades, Ty was one of the first openly gay artists in mainstream country music, and he discusses the challenges and triumphs of choosing authenticity over approval.
You'll hear about his struggles with internalised shame and how he found spiritual transformation through honesty and vulnerability. Ty's story is filled with emotional highs and lows, including his fears of losing everything he had worked for. He talks candidly about the pressure of living a double life and the liberation that came with embracing his true identity. This conversation offers a raw and heartfelt look at the cost of hiding and the healing power of coming out.
Ty also touches on the importance of creating safe spaces for LGBTQ+ artists, sharing his experience with the Concert for Love and Acceptance. It's an episode that promises laughter, tears, and a reminder that being true to yourself can lead to profound healing. Dive into Ty's world, where music becomes a tool for celebration, hope, and connection. So, why not give this episode a listen? It might just inspire you to find your own key to unlock hidden doors.