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What if the smile you see is hiding years of pain, resilience, and unspoken truth?
In this unfiltered and emotionally raw episode of Out of the Closet, Into the World, host Ada Arencibia sits down with Dr. Michael Toledo—a man whose life journey defies expectation and challenges every stereotype.

Born into a strict Catholic upbringing in Jacksonville, Florida, Michael sang in choirs and dreamed of a stage—but his real revolution began the moment he dared to live his truth. From choirboy to performer, from American Idol hopeful to LGBTQ+ trailblazer in dentistry, his story is anything but ordinary.

Why are so many dentists battling depression behind closed doors?
Michael doesn’t shy away from this painful truth. In fact, he opens up about mental health, antidepressants, and the dark side of a profession often masked by perfection.

"Never assume someone’s smile means they’re okay."
In this interview, we go beyond surface-level conversations—exploring faith, coming out, legacy, and radical joy.

Controversial? Yes. Courageous? Absolutely.
Michael’s story is a call to action: for kindness, for truth, and for unapologetic authenticity.

Don’t miss this episode.
Because behind every perfect smile is a story that could change your life.

Hosted by Ada Arencibia
Out of the Closet, Into the World
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