Patrick Custer
Patrick Custer
Being Gay in Baseball and Country Music with Bryan Ruby | Rooted Recovery Stories Ep. 131
Being Gay in Baseball and Country Music with Bryan Ruby | Rooted Recovery Stories Ep. 131
Being Gay in Baseball and Country Music with Bryan Ruby | Rooted Recovery Stories Ep. 131
Thursday 16th November 2023
Join Bryan Ruby on Rooted Recovery Stories as he shares his journey from pro baseball to country music, embracing his identity and supporting LGBTQ+ youth.
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Episode Overview
- Bryan's journey from a secure all-American sports kid to realizing his identity as a gay man
- The impact of homophobic language and societal pressures in the sports environment
- Founding Proud to Be in Baseball to encourage LGBTQ+ representation in sports
- Bryan's escape into music and the journey of self-discovery and embracing authenticity
- Embracing purpose and fulfillment in Bryan's redefined identity and journey
You gotta figure out who you are and do the work to figure that out and you gotta look yourself in the mirror and you gotta find your purpose. That'll create meaning. It's possible.
Imagine balancing the demands of professional sports while hiding a significant part of who you are. In this episode of Rooted Recovery Stories, host Patrick Custer sits down with Bryan Ruby, who has done just that. Bryan, a former professional baseball player and now a country singer-songwriter, opens up about his journey from living a 'double life' to embracing his true self as a gay man.
Growing up in the sports world, Bryan faced a constant barrage of homophobic language and the pressure to fit into traditional masculine norms. Despite his athletic success, he found solace in music, which eventually became his new career path. Bryan's story took a groundbreaking turn when he publicly came out as the first openly gay professional baseball player. Not stopping there, he founded the nonprofit Proud to Be in Baseball, aiming to support and encourage LGBTQ+ youth in sports.
This episode isn't just about the challenges Bryan faced; it's also about his resilience and the joy he found in being true to himself. Whether you're interested in sports, music, or stories of personal triumph, Bryan's journey is a powerful reminder that authenticity can lead to fulfillment and positive change.