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A queer former child star talks shame, raves, and reclaiming joy on his own terms.
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In this episode
- How public vulnerability became a tool for personal healing
- What the new single reveals about his journey to confidence
- Why rave culture offered a sense of belonging he had been missing
- How he is processing his Mormon upbringing and early fame through writing
About this episode
David Archuleta is done holding back. In this episode, he joins host Caitlynn McDaniel for a candid conversation about stepping into his full self—from navigating public life as a queer former child star to finding joy and confidence through music, raves, and (surprisingly) the Evil Queen at Disneyland.They unpack everything:- His accidental viral “short king” moment
- What’s hiding in the new single “Can I Call You”
- The queer roots of EDM and why rave culture feels like home
- Letting go of internalized shame (and writing a book about it!)
- How being vulnerable in public has become a form of healing
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About PRIDE
On Pride, host Caitlynn McDaniel deep dives into the LGBTQ+ stories lighting up our screens — and the people who bring them to life. Each week, she sits down with the stars we love, the creators behind the scenes, and the voices changing the way stories are told.
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