Free Audiobook : XOXO, Cody, by Cody Rigsby

Cody Rigsby is a man with no shortage of opinions. He'll tell you that Kevin is the hottest Backstreet Boy, grape jelly should be considered a crime against nature, and if you're strolling around New York City in flip-flops, you might need a self-love intervention. Yet, there's one truth, one belief, that rises above all for him: the conviction that fear of looking foolish or being judged should never hold us back from living our fullest lives.

But it wasn't always this way for Cody. In his book "XOXO, Cody," he shares the deeply personal journey of self-acceptance. From growing up as a gay individual in the South, grappling with financial hardship, to his migration to the bustling streets of New York City, where he transformed from a struggling dancer into a fitness icon. Cody bares his soul as he reflects on losing both his father and best friend to addiction, and how, as an adult, he began to mend his relationship with his mother. He delves into the gritty details of working at a nightclub on the Lower East Side and recounts the whimsical decision to audition for Peloton, which would change the course of his life. And, of course, he spills the tea on what it was like to compete against Sporty Spice on "Dancing with the Stars."

With candid and uplifting tales that offer valuable lessons on confronting life's fears head-on, "XOXO, Cody" serves as a poignant reminder that sometimes, the best remedy is to laugh at ourselves. It's a compelling narrative that reiterates a simple truth: it's okay not to take life too seriously.