Patrick Custer

Rooted Recovery Stories

Patrick Custer

  • Brooke Eden Flips the Script | Rooted Recovery Stories Podcast Ep. 110

Brooke Eden Flips the Script | Rooted Recovery Stories Podcast Ep. 110

Tuesday 6th June 2023

Listen to Brooke Eden discuss her journey of self-acceptance, challenges in country music, and the healing power of music in Rooted Recovery Stories.
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Rooted Recovery Stories
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Patrick Custer
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Brooke Eden: Finding Strength in Music and Self-Acceptance

Episode Overview

  • Brooke shares her early passion for singing and the challenges she faced as a gay woman in the country music industry
  • She reveals the impact on her health from suppressing her true identity, leading to a journey of self-discovery, self-acceptance, and ultimately finding love with her wife, Hillary
  • Brooke discusses the importance of chosen family, the struggle for visibility and representation, and the power of sharing brokenness as a means of connection
  • The episode is a heartfelt and empowering conversation that sheds light on the transformative journey towards self-love and authenticity
Keep on swimming. Never give up because it will get better.
What happens when a rising country music star decides to live her truth? In this episode of Rooted Recovery Stories, host Patrick Custer sits down with Brooke Eden, a trailblazing artist who's making waves not just with her music, but with her powerful message of self-acceptance. Brooke opens up about her early love for singing and the intense challenges she faced as a gay woman in the traditionally conservative country music scene.
She reveals how hiding her true self took a toll on her health, and how embracing her identity led to a profound journey of self-discovery and love, including her relationship with her wife, Hillary. This episode dives into the importance of chosen family, the ongoing struggle for visibility and representation in the LGBTQ+ community, and how sharing our vulnerabilities can create deep connections. It's a heartfelt conversation that showcases Brooke's courage and the healing power of music.