What Collin Gosselin has said about In the Shadow of Eight

1 quote · 1 episode · Oct 12, 2026

Collin Gosselin, Former child reality-TV subject on Jon & Kate Plus 8 and author of the memoir In the Shadow of Eight, has been quoted on In the Shadow of Eight once in 1 episode of On Purpose with Jay Shetty, most recently on October 12, 2026. Each quote below is verbatim and links to the moment it was said.

In their words

Gosselin says his aim in speaking out is to advocate for abused and exploited children, not to damage his mother's name.
“My greatest intention is not to go out there and soil my mom and throw dirt at her. It is to advocate for children”
On Purpose with Jay Shetty: COLLIN GOSSELIN: The Real Story Behind One of America’s Most-Watched Families (Oct 12, 2026) · Listen from 1:25:49

Episodes

COLLIN GOSSELIN: The Real Story Behind One of America’s Most-Watched Families
On Purpose with Jay Shetty · Oct 12, 2026 · 1 h 36 min
Collin Gosselin tells Jay Shetty about growing up on Jon & Kate Plus 8, alleged abuse by his mother, his 20-month institutionalization, and his child-protection advocacy.

Collin Gosselin on other topics

Fairmount Behavioral Health System · 3 quotes
Child Protective Services · 3 quotes
Child abuse · 3 quotes
Recruit Depot Parris Island · 2 quotes
Psychiatric hospitalization of minors · 2 quotes
Exploitation of children on social media · 2 quotes
Defamation · 1 quote
Psychological trauma · 1 quote