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Peter Leahy | A Chance, and It Worked: The Journey to Authentic Happiness
Episode 34
Wednesday, 24 June, 2026
In this episode of Out Late With David, David sits down with author Peter Leahy to discuss his remarkable journey of coming out at age 44 after 20 years of marriage, raising two children, and living a life that looked successful on the outside but felt deeply unfulfilled within.Peter shares how years of self-loathing, fear, and hiding his true identity gave way to courage, community, and ultimately authentic happiness. From finding support through Gay Fathers of Atlanta, navigating family relationships, and building a new life, to meeting his husband and relocating to Palm Springs, Peter reflects on the risks and rewards of embracing his true self.He also shares the powerful letter he wrote to his former closeted self—a moving reminder that sometimes the bravest decision is simply taking the first step toward the life you deserve.This conversation is about far more than sexuality; it’s about hope, reinvention, self-acceptance, and the truth that it’s never too late to become the person you were meant to be. Guest: Peter Leahy, author of Glowing Up Gay. Sound Bites “Peter, you took a chance and it worked. And I’m really proud that you did it. More than that, I’m grateful that you made our life a lot better.” “I was lying every single day—to other people, to people I loved, and most importantly, to myself.” “When I was in the closet, I wasn’t necessarily unhappy. But compared to the way I live now, I was a mile away from happiness.” “When you’re in the closet that long, you think you’re different. You think you’re damaged goods.” Peter to himself: “I love who you are now. I think you’ll love yourself even more when you come out.” Peter's Book: Glowing Up Gay https://a.co/d/0a25qOu1 Podcast website and resources: https://www.OutLateWithDavid.com YouTube Edition: https://youtu.be/iuZLcVfFkCs YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvsthP9yClKI4o5LxbuQnOg Certified Professional Life Coach, David Cotton: https://www.DavidCottonCoaching.com Contact me: mailto:david@davidcottoncoaching.comhttps://www.DavidCottonCoaching.comhttps://www.OutLateWithDavid.comhttps://linktr.ee/davidacotton © 2026 David Cotton Coaching, LLC. All rights reserved. The "Out Late With David" podcast and its content are the property of David Cotton Coaching, LLC. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from David Cotton Coaching, LLC is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to "Out Late With David" and David Cotton Coaching, LLC with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.
