Coming Out at 53: Grant Philpott | CHAPS OUT

In this episode of Chaps Out, guest host Jonathan Welford takes over the mic to turn the tables and interview regular host Grant Philpott about coming out as bisexual later in life and what inspired Grant to start the #ChapsOut podcast. In this conversation, Grant reflects on growing up in the 70s and 80s, a time marked by limited sex education, a lack of gay role models in his immediate circle, and the shadow of the AIDS crisis, all of which shaped his understanding of identity and sexuality. He shares his journey of self-discovery, from navigating a creative yet heteronormative upbringing and internalised shame, to marriage, fatherhood, and the gradual realisation of his bisexuality. He opens up about the pivotal moment that led him to come out, and explores themes of identity, mental health, neurodiversity, and self-acceptance, as well as the challenges of dating and starting again later in life. The episode also highlights the importance of representation and intergenerational perspectives on sexuality, underscoring how sharing these stories can help others feel seen, understood, and less alone.Chaps Out is a UK-based podcast giving voice to perspectives you don’t often hear. We provide relatable, uplifting, and positive conversations that offer encouragement, affirmation, and support for anyone on the journey of coming out, while celebrating and supporting bisexual and gay men. Subscribe to Chaps Out for new episodes and join us having these important conversations. Please rate & review, it helps the podcast reach the people who may need to hear it. If you’d like to support Chaps Out and help with running costs and keep the conversations flowing, amplifying voices and inspiring others, you can contribute at https://Ko-Fi.com/chapsoutpod & https://chapsoutpod.substack.com/ Don’t miss our weekly companion podcast, CHAPS OUT CULTURE, where guests recommend their favourite LGBTQ+ inspired art, music, literature, film, theatre, and TV. #ChapsOut #podcast #uk #British #Men #comingout #LaterInLife #lgbtq #mentalwellness #LGBTQPodcast #GayMen #ComingOutLaterInLife #AuthenticLiving Get full access to ChapsOutPod's Substack at chapsoutpod.substack.com/subscribe