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He looked like he had it all together. Plot twist: the “together” was mostly held in place with ambition, a very convincing smile, and a lot of pretending.

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In this honest first episode, Allan shares how growing up gay and effeminate in Guadeloupe shaped his instinct to hide, how achievement became a way to keep going, and what happened when burnout and severe depression finally made “I’m fine” impossible to maintain. He reflects on identity, shame, and learning to face the parts of yourself you’ve been trying to outrun.

If you’ve ever looked polished on the outside while your inner life was buffering, this one’s for you. No perfect transformation story - just a real conversation about starting before you feel ready.

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Allan, a 29-year-old French Caribbean (from Guadeloupe) living in Paris, presents his new podcast, born of a difficult time. Between two cultures, he put pressure on himself for a long time, until a big burnout and depression. This "fall down day" helped him rethink his life and ready-made ideas about success, such as career or social networks.

His podcast is a sincere look at his path: identity, resilience, getting to know each other better. No miracle solutions, but his own "receipts" and what he learned. He releases an episode every two or three days, of 15 to 20 minutes, to create a warm space for those who feel lonely in the face of mental health and self-discovery.