Kailyn Lowry’s oldest son, Isaac, recently shared important updates about his life during a heartfelt episode of her podcast Barely Famous. At 15 years old, Isaac revealed that coming out as queer was a personal choice, and he emphasized wanting to control the narrative about his own life. He expressed frustration with others spreading stories about him without his consent and stressed the importance of sharing his experiences on his own terms.
Mother and Son Discuss LGBTQ+ Stigma, Identity, and Growing Up in Public Eye
The podcast episode featured an open dialogue between Kailyn and Isaac, with plans to continue the discussion in a follow-up episode. They discussed the stigma around the LGBTQ+ community, highlighting that being different should not define someone negatively. Isaac encouraged listeners to love their children unconditionally, just as fans love and support him online. Kailyn reinforced this message by saying she fully supports Isaac regardless of who he loves.

Isaac spoke about the challenges of growing up in the public eye, especially with the added pressures of social media. He explained how it can be difficult to express his true self when constantly in front of cameras, leading to what he called a “TV face.” Kailyn acknowledged these struggles, sharing how she understands the tension between public recognition and personal privacy, given her own experience growing up on reality TV.
Isaac Embraces Identity as Elliott While Balancing Privacy and Public Recognition Challenges
During the episode, Isaac also shared why he has chosen to go by his middle name, Elliott. He said that his given first name no longer felt like a true reflection of who he is. Kailyn responded with strong support, making it clear she never judged or cared about Isaac’s identity or who he loves, emphasizing that her love for him is unconditional and unaffected by these aspects.
Kailyn discussed Isaac’s growing social media presence and his budding interest in theater and entertainment. She revealed her concerns about the potential conflicts he may face as a young influencer wanting privacy but also desiring recognition. While Isaac enjoys his online community, both he and Kailyn recognize the complexities of maintaining privacy while being in the public eye, a challenge they continue to navigate together.