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EPISODE · Mar 22, 2026 · 40 MIN

Don’t Die Wondering: Interview with Bent on Men author

from Own Your Identity · host Jason Mellard

What are you avoiding that you don’t want to die wondering about?In this conversation with Harrison Bly, author of Bent on Men, we explore a simple but confronting rule of life: don’t die wondering.We talk about what it looks like to:Say the honest thing in friendshipsShare your story instead of hiding itGet curious about your attractions instead of fearing themTake small, meaningful risks that move you toward connectionHarrison shares how vulnerability didn’t come all at once, but through a series of small decisions to stop avoiding and start engaging.This episode is an invitation to stop playing it safe — and start living with courage, curiosity, and faith.Because the greatest tragedy isn’t failure… It’s living a life where you never stepped forward — and always wondered what could have been.About Harrison Bly:Harrison Bly is an author and speaker helping men find hope and freedom in the tension between faith, identity, and same-sex attraction. His book Bent on Men is a raw and honest look at his journey toward authenticity, healing, and connection. https://harrisonbly.com/🔗 Connect with OYIWebsite: https://ownyouridentitynow.com/Coaching: https://ownyouridentitynow.com/coaching/Take the SSA CLARTITY QUIZ: https://ownyouridentitynow.com/ssaquiz/🙌 If this resonatedLike, subscribe, and share this with someone who needs the reminder: You don’t have to stay stuck.

What are you avoiding that you don’t want to die wondering about?In this conversation with Harrison Bly, author of Bent on Men, we explore a simple but confronting rule of life: don’t die wondering.We talk about what it looks like to:Say the honest thing in friendshipsShare your story instead of hiding itGet curious about your attractions instead of fearing themTake small, meaningful risks that move you toward connectionHarrison shares how vulnerability didn’t come all at once, but through a series of small decisions to stop avoiding and start engaging.This episode is an invitation to stop playing it safe — and start living with courage, curiosity, and faith.Because the greatest tragedy isn’t failure… It’s living a life where you never stepped forward — and always wondered what could have been.About Harrison Bly:Harrison Bly is an author and speaker helping men find hope and freedom in the tension between faith, identity, and same-sex attraction. His book Bent on Men is a raw and honest look at his journey toward authenticity, healing, and connection. https://harrisonbly.com/🔗 Connect with OYIWebsite: https://ownyouridentitynow.com/Coaching: https://ownyouridentitynow.com/coaching/Take the SSA CLARTITY QUIZ: https://ownyouridentitynow.com/ssaquiz/🙌 If this resonatedLike, subscribe, and share this with someone who needs the reminder: You don’t have to stay stuck.

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