Still Relevant: Simply Me

About this episode

Cortez Shaw reflects on his journey of self-acceptance and authenticity in a deeply personal episode about coming out.

This episode originally aired earlier, but its message remains deeply relevant. In Simply Me, Cortez shares a personal reflection on coming out...not just verbally, but physically and emotionally...stepping fully into who he is without apology. This episode explores identity, self-acceptance, fear, freedom, and the internal shift that happens when you stop hiding and start honoring your truth. More than a coming-out story, this is a conversation about embodiment, authenticity, and choosing peace over performance...told honestly, at Cortez’s own pace.

People in this episode

Host: Cortez Shaw

Topics covered

• identity
• self-acceptance
• coming out
• authenticity
• freedom
• embodiment

Keywords

• coming out
• self-acceptance
• identity
• authenticity
• freedom
• personal reflection

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