“They tried to cancel me, but here’s what really happened…”

What does it take to be one of the most misunderstood men on reality TV and still come out stronger? In this raw, no-holds-barred conversation, I sit down with Clayton Echard, former NFL athlete and lead of The Bachelor, to talk about what it’s like to live under constant public judgment, face relentless criticism, and still choose to keep showing up as yourself.

Clayton opens up about what people still get wrong about him, how reality television edits shaped public perception, and why he refuses to let fear, ego, or haters dictate his next move. We talk about overcoming victim mindset, finding self-love through struggle, and what it really takes to transform pain into purpose.

If you’ve ever been misunderstood, judged unfairly, or felt crushed under the weight of other people’s opinions, this episode will hit deep.

Watch this episode to hear Clayton’s unfiltered truth, learn how to kill your ego (and resurrect it the right way), and find the courage to keep going, no matter what the world throws at you.

Key Moments:

0:00 Reality TV Isn’t Built for Nuance

3:32 Why Clayton Calls Himself an “Ego Killer”

8:14 Taking Risks, Facing Hate, and Choosing Intuition Over Fear

11:58 Why People Don’t Care as Much as You Think

15:47 The Viral Moment That Forced Clayton to Confront His Critics

19:09 From “What’s Wrong With You?” to “Are You Okay?”

24:40 The Moment Clayton Drew the Line and Fought Back

29:29 How Confidence Changed His Business & Life

33:46 Why Clayton Plays a “Character” Online

38:35 The Biggest Thing People Still Get Wrong About Clayton

41:09 Learning to Control Your Ego Instead of Killing It

45:07 Why He Walked Away from “The Perfect Life”

50:24 Why We’re Never Supposed to Have All the Answers

Guest info:

IG: @claytonechard (https://www.instagram.com/claytonechard/?hl=en)

Website: https://www.claytonechard.com/