Millions of people watched Colin grow up on Jon & Kate Plus 8. But what the cameras captured was only one version of his childhood. For the first time, Colin shares his account of what was happening behind the scenes—including childhood abuse, isolation, being institutionalized at 11 years old, and the years he spent trying to reclaim his life.
We talk about growing up without privacy, feeling unable to ask for help, being separated from his siblings, rebuilding his relationship with his dad, and the lasting impact of having your most formative years turned into entertainment for millions of people.
What stayed with me most was the purpose Colin has found through everything he’s experienced. Rather than allowing his past to define his future, he’s determined to use his story to advocate for children who may not have the ability or opportunity to speak for themselves.
If you’ve ever felt unheard, struggled to heal from your childhood, had to rebuild trust after being hurt, or wondered how to turn the most painful parts of your story into something meaningful… I hope this conversation reminds you that your past doesn’t have to decide who you become.
🎧 Video available on Netflix or Spotify by searching “On Purpose with Colin Gosselin” or listen wherever you get your podcasts // LINK IN BIO
You may know Sylvester Stallone as Rocky, Rambo, or one of the most iconic actors and filmmakers of all time. But behind those characters is a story of rejection, painful childhood experiences, self-doubt, and a relentless belief in himself when almost no one else saw what he saw.
Sly opens up about being told he wasn’t good enough, turning rejection into motivation, refusing to give up the role of Rocky even when he was offered life-changing money, and how some of the wounds from his childhood are still with him today. We talk about fear, regret, family, failure, aging, resilience, and what decades of success have taught him about what actually matters.
What stayed with me most was hearing someone whose characters taught generations to keep fighting admit that some battles aren’t meant to be fought forever. Sometimes strength is knowing when to stop competing, stop proving yourself, and start appreciating the life you’ve built.
If you’ve ever been rejected, underestimated, told you’re not good enough, or wondered whether it’s too late to prove yourself… this conversation is for you.
🎧 Video available on Netflix or Spotify by searching “On Purpose with Sylvester Stallone” or listen wherever you get your podcasts
EXCLUSIVE: Benny Blanco shares why failure became the greatest gift of his career 🎙️
Behind the hit songs and decades of success is someone who spent years battling self-doubt, embracing rejection, and learning that every setback was preparing him for something bigger. Benny reflects on the mindset that helped him keep creating when success was anything but guaranteed.
We talk about fear of failure, confidence, creativity, taking risks, relationships, staying authentic, and why the people who succeed aren’t the ones who avoid failure—they’re the ones who refuse to let it define them.
This episode is funny, honest, and filled with perspective that will completely change the way you think about failure.
If you’ve ever held yourself back because you were afraid to fail, worried too much about what other people think, or wondered whether it’s too late to chase the thing you really want… this conversation will remind you that every setback is part of the story.
🎧 Video available on Netflix or Spotify by searching “On Purpose with Benny Blanco” or listen wherever you get your podcasts.