Shaped by Trent Cotchin

Mitch Brown: The Cost of Hiding Who You Really Are

June 17, 2026·1h 1m
Episode Description from the Publisher

[Watch the episode here] What happens when the life everyone admires doesn't quite fit the person you really are?Former AFL player Mitch Brown joins us for one of the most honest conversations we've had on Shaped. Mitch shares his journey of coming out as bisexual after football, the anxiety he carried throughout his career, and the pressure elite athletes face to conform to expectations of masculinity.From growing up in country Victoria to navigating marriage, fatherhood, injury and identity, this episode is ultimately about honesty, with ourselves and with the people we love.A conversation about courage, authenticity, and the freedom waiting on the other side of fear.This episode was powered by Mageze. Freedom of movement. If you’re interested in leadership, mindset, performance and the conversations shaping modern culture join our shaped community;https://www.shapedbytrentcotchin.com.au/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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