Why We Feel Alone & Unseen with Ben and Jess Higgins

Mar 2, 2026

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This week on Stay True Podcast, Madi sits down with former Bachelor Ben Higgins and his wife and esthetician, Jess Higgins, for a deeply honest conversation about loneliness, depression, anxiety, and the hope of real connection.

Ben opens up about what it's like to feel alone even when you're surrounded by people, and how things started to change when he chose vulnerability over pretending. Jess shares about her postpartum journey and the isolation that can sneak in during seasons that are "supposed" to be joyful. Together, they talk about how shame loses its power when we bring our struggles into the light.

If you've ever felt alone in a crowded room, struggled silently, or wondered how to find people who truly see you, this episode is your reminder: you are not the only one. There is hope, there is help, and there is a community ready to surround you with love.

Always remember to stay you and stay true.

Topics we dive into:

The hidden reasons we can feel alone… even in a crowded room
The scary first step that actually unlocks real connection
Why would a Christian go on The Bachelor?
The unexpected way serving others can pull you out of your own spiral
How opening up about your pain can become the bridge to real community

AND SO MUCH MORE!

Helpful Resources:

Alone in Plain Sight by Ben Higgins: https://a.co/d/07jHlEFq

Higgy Skin: https://higgyskin.com/

Dare To Be True by Madison Prewett Troutt: https://a.co/d/gdfpHX5

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