About this episode

Ego Nwodim interviews Billy Porter about personal growth, self-acceptance, and his new children's book.

This week on Thanks Dad, Ego sits down with singer and actor Billy Porter! To start, Billy thanks God and the universe for giving him more time after his recent medical troubles. Ego and Billy chat about how they ground themselves, accepting yourself, and starting to feel your age. They also dive into reclaiming your narrative on the internet, Billy’s new children’s book, and what’s been making him uncomfortable lately.   Follow Billy Follow Ego Follow Thanks Dad on Instagram , TikTok and YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Ego Nwodim

Guest: Billy Porter

Topics covered

• self-acceptance
• narrative reclamation
• children's literature
• personal growth
• medical challenges

Keywords

• Billy Porter
• Ego Nwodim
• self-acceptance
• children's book
• personal growth
• medical challenges
• narrative reclamation

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