The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast 1KHO 693: Seen But Not Known | Ben Higgins, The Bachelor
Jan 28, 2026
Ben Higgins, reality TV personality and author of Alone in Plain Sight, opens up about visibility, faith, and recovery. He talks about growing up with a sick father, a career-ending injury that led to addiction, and the turning points toward connection and service. Conversations include marriage, fatherhood, founding Generous Coffee, and doing meaningful aid work.
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Why He Said Yes To Reality TV
- Ben Higgins auditioned for The Bachelor after a co-worker urged him to try the show to shake up his robotic life.
- He viewed it as a story to tell future grandkids and a chance to make life more exciting.
Fame Often Feels Misaligned
- Ben felt fame was uncomfortable and believed no one human is meant to be famous.
- That perspective shaped his uneasy relationship with public recognition.
The Surprise Offer In Ireland
- After being removed from The Bachelorette, a lead producer offered Ben the lead role as The Bachelor in his hotel room in Ireland.
- He accepted partly because it promised travel, better food, and a simpler dating setup with many contestants.
