What is it like to tell your story while strangers are already deciding what it means?
Anthony Hyland joins Jay to discuss Clout, a documentary series about his account of facing sexual-assault allegations that he denies. He describes the effect he says the situation had on his mental health, public identity, career, and family, as well as his decision to speak about it.
Anthony also shares his own experience as a sexual-assault survivor and explains why the situation brought earlier trauma back into focus. The conversation explores social media, public judgment, asking for help, and the support he describes receiving from people close to him and his Navy chain of command. His perspective is the focus of this interview.
What We Explore
* The story Anthony tells in Clout
* Responding to allegations he denies
* The pressure of a large social-media audience
* His personal account of trauma and its recurrence
* The effect on work, family, and identity
* Seeking therapy and accepting support
* Choosing how to respond under public scrutiny
About Anthony Hyland
Anthony Hyland is a speaker, author, spoken-word artist, and social-media creator. At the time of this interview, he was serving in the U.S. Navy.
Anthony: https://www.youtube.com/@AnthonyHyland • https://www.instagram.com/ispeak1906/ • https://www.tiktok.com/@ispeak1906
This conversation includes discussion of sexual assault, allegations, and trauma.
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