Being Gay in Baseball and Country Music with Bryan Ruby | Rooted Recovery Stories Ep. 131

On this episode of Rooted Recovery Stories, Patrick sits with pro baseball player turned country singer-songwriter Bryan Ruby. Bryan was the first professional baseball player to come out as gay, and he shares his journey from living a “double life” to being proud of who he is. After transitioning to a career in country music, Bryan founded the non-profit Proud to Be in Baseball, which aims to encourage the next generation of queer baseball players. Patrick and Bryan discuss the process of finding yourself and your path in life in an environment where you are discouraged from being yourself. Having recently released his debut EP Diamonds are Forever, Bryan shares his love for country music, and wanting to be the representation he never had as a kid. __________________ Find more from Patrick here! Insta: @patrick_custer TikTok: @patrickcusterproject Find more from Bryan Ruby here! Insta: @bryanrubyofficial TikTok: @bryanrubyofficial www.bryanrubymusic.com __________________ We would love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] Rooted Recovery Stories Podcast: Watch/Listen/Subscribe: ​⁠​⁠@rootedrecoverystories Insta: ⁠@rootedrecoverystories⁠ URL: ⁠www.rootedrecoverystories.com⁠ __________________ Resources: @TheTrevorProject: If you are thinking about harming yourself — get immediate support. Connect to a crisis counselor 24/7, 365 days a year, from anywhere in the U.S. It is 100% confidential, and 100% free. Text: 678-678 Call: 866-488-7386 Insta: www.instagram.com/trevorproject URL: www.thetrevorproject.org National Suicide Help Line Phone: 988 (new nationwide short-code) URL: www.988lifeline.org Promises Behavioral Health - Help for addiction, mental health/trauma: Call: (888) 648-4098 Insta: ⁠@promises_bh⁠ URL: www.promisesbehavioralhealth.com Mental Health America: Insta: ⁠@mentalhealthamerica⁠ URL: ⁠www.mhanational.org⁠ . . ⁣ .⁣ #newmusic #countrymusic #newcountrymusic #countrysongs #countrymusic #musicrow #faith #trauma #recovery #podcast #mentalhealth #addiction #alcoholism #lifestyle #inspiration #purpose #quitdrinking #tennessee #sobriety #recovery #healing #wellness #soberlife #sober #goodnews #nashvillebusiness #promisesbehavorialhealth #patrickcuster Keywords: trauma, recovery, podcast, mental health, addiction, country, pride, rooted recovery stories, sobriety, sober, patrick custer, mental health podcast, trauma podcast, anxiety podcast, addiction podcast, adiction, recovery podcast, coping mechanisms