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Podcast: Unfiltered with Oli Dugmore
Episode: Nigel Owens: struggles with sexuality and the road to self-acceptance
Description: Arguably the best rugby union referee in the world, known for his witty one-liners and no-nonsense attitude, Nigel Owen’s career highs came with some unimaginable lows. In this vulnerable and moving interview with James O’Brien, Nigel shares his struggle as a young man in rural Wales coming to terms with his sexuality, surviving a suicide attempt at the age of 26, and his journey of self-acceptance that led him to the top of his game.Vote for Unfiltered at the British Podcast Awards! Head to http://www.britishpodcastawards.com/vote to vote for the show to win the Listener's Choi...