EP343- Dean Edwards: I Am Proud Of My Vitiligo

EP343- Dean Edwards: I Am Proud Of My Vitiligo

From Secure The Insecure by Johnny Seifert

February 17, 2026 · 31 min · Season 1 · Episode 343

About this episode

Chef Dean Edwards discusses his journey with vitiligo, confidence, and the transition to TikTok while sharing insights on pancakes.

Chef and presenter Dean Edwards joins Johnny Seifert on Secure The Insecure this week. Dean gets candid about being diagnosed with vitiligo at just five years old, how shyness shaped his early years and the impact of his parents’ divorce. He also shares the leap from traditional TV presenting to finding a new audience on TikTok and how that transition changed his confidence and career. Plus, with Pancake Day in full swing, we dive into a delicious debate on all things pancakes, maple syrup, and the ultimate toppings. A big thank you to Maple from Canada UK for today’s interview. Secure The Insecure is the celebrity mental health podcast that airs on Mondays available to watch on Youtube or listen to on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.   Make sure you subscribe/rate/review where you are watching or listening to Secure The Insecure. Follow Johnny Seifert on Social Media: Twitter: www.twitter.com/JohnnySeifert Instagram: www.instagram.com/johnnyseifert Instagram: www.instagram.com/securetheinsecurepodcast TikTok www.tiktok.com/johnnyseifert92 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Johnny Seifert

Guest: Dean Edwards

Topics covered

  • vitiligo
  • mental health
  • confidence
  • TikTok
  • pancakes

Keywords

  • health
  • society
  • culture

Sponsors

Maple from Canada UK

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Youtube, maple syrup

Books & works: I Am Proud Of My Vitiligo, Secure The Insecure

Places: Canada, UK

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