Best Queer Amp Married Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. #139: Reclaiming Our Individuality, Reclaiming Ourselves w/Our Hair. Part 1 56:43

17h ago56:43

56:43

In this week’s episode of the Coming Out Late podcast, Robin offers us a rare peek into a conversation she has with members of her private weekly support group - The Gender Expansive Edition. With full consent Robin initiates a discussion about a facet of our humanness that is near and dear to all our hearts - our head of hair! You’ll hear the grou…

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Ep. #138: Queer & Gender Affirming Hair w/Jules Heron, Part 2 50:44

5d ago50:44

50:44

In this week’s episode of Coming Out Late, Robin & Chris continue their conversation with Jules Heron, Founder & Owner of Hair for Humans. Hair for Humans is a hair salon in Portland, OR and Jules, (who goes by they/them), is a stylist who specializes in gender-affirming hair cuts. Today, you’ll hear Robin, Jules & Chris talk about: The “in’s” and …

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Episode 33: gay panic 55:48

11d ago55:48

55:48

It's the episode you've all been waiting for... Ell & Mary's hot (well, now tepid) take on the hit BBC show I KISSED A GIRL. Join us for a deep dive in which we ask: what does "gay panic" actually mean? Is there such a thing as bi or nonbinary panic? What's the deal with gender on the show? And most importantly: if we were on it, would anyone fancy…

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Ep. #137: Queer & Gender Affirming Hair, w/Jules Heron, Part 1 1:06:44

15d ago1:06:44

1:06:44

In this week’s episode of Coming Out Late, Robin & Chris talk with Jules Heron, Founder & Owner of Hair for Humans. Hair for Humans is a hair salon in Portland, OR and Jules, (who goes by they/them), is a stylist who specializes in gender-affirming hair cuts. Today, you’ll hear Robin, Jules & Chris discuss: Scoring a Hair for Humans cut appointment…

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Ep. #136: Am I Less Gay Because I Was, (or Am), Married to A Man? 44:05

21d ago44:05

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In this week’s episode Robin shares with us her perspective on the frequently asked question, “Am I Less Gay Because I Was, (or Am), Married to A Man?”. Robin also answers the question, “How did you know you were gay? Did you waiver? Did you need ‘an experience’ to know for sure?” Some of the topics you’ll hear Robin share with you are: Contempt pr…

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Episode 32: solidarity 48:34

26d ago48:34

48:34

It's been 10 years since the film 'Pride' came out - a heartwarming billion-dollar British blockbuster about the birth of Lesbians and Gays Support The Miners (LGSM). Ell and Mary chart the legacy of LGSM from its early days to today's Lesbians & Gays Support The Migrants movement, asking: what can it teach us - or warn us - about solidarity today?…

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Ep. #135: Things to Consider When Coming Out Late 33:16

30d ago33:16

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In this week’s episode, “Things to Consider When Coming Out Late”, Robin shares with us a smattering of subject matters and insights that relate to coming out late. The five insights that Robin shares with us are: There’s power in the pause. Don’t compare yourself to other people. Your coming out late journey is yours; it doesn’t have to look like …

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Ep. #134: Wait, what? I'm GAY? Why Didn't Anyone Tell ME? (Part 2) 48:00

1M ago48:00

48:00

In this week’s episode Robin continues fielding questions from her partner Chris about what it was like for Robin, to come out gay, nine years ago. Robin reveals that it had really been a ten year process before that; a process of noticing the breadcrumbs, ignoring the breadcrumbs, then noticing more breadcrumbs - over and over again - until ultima…

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Ep. #133: Wait, WHAT? I'm GAY? Why Didn't Anyone Tell ME? Part 1 54:00

1M ago54:00

54:00

In this week’s episode, “Wait, what? I’m Gay? Why Didn’t Anyone Tell ME?” Robin continues the conversation and walks us down memory lane, recapping the deeper details of her own coming out late process as Chris asks her some deeper, vulnerable questions. Listen and follow along as Robin & Chris take you on her coming out late journey which is full …

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Ep. #132: How Living Out & Proud Changed My Life 19:19

2M ago19:19

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In this episode of “How Living Out & Proud Changed My Life”, Robin reminisces and reviews her journey to coming out to herself. Why now? Why this week? Because it was this time NINE years ago nearly-to-the-day that she said those infamous words aloud to herself, “Holy Shit! I’m Gay!” Listen to how living her life out and proud has changed her and w…

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Ep. #131: How Cultural Conditioning & the Binary Have Shaped Us, Part 2 59:55

2M ago59:55

59:55

In this Part 2 episode Robin and Chris continue their conversation with Stevie, who is Host of her own podcast, “Queer Story Time, The Podcast”. Stevie, a queer, trans femme yoga therapist, and gender & sexuality educator, together with Robin & Chris, discuss how cultural conditioning has shaped our lives and what's required of us to healing & libe…

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Ep. #130: How Cultural Conditioning & the Binary Have Shaped Us, Part 1 57:37

2M ago57:37

57:37

In this episode, Robin and Chris have a heartwarming and eye-opening conversation with their new friend, Stevie Inghram, Host of her own podcast, Queer Story Time, and a queer, trans femme yoga therapist, and gender & sexuality educator. They discuss a broad range of topics - all with a common thread of how cultural conditioning has shaped our live…

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Ep. #129: Who Is More Likely To...? (Chris or Robin?) 49:40

2M ago49:40

49:40

In this episode, Chris decides to take the podcast reins AND the microphone from Robin and asks her some “Who Is More Likely” questions, allowing Coming Out Late listeners to gain some new perspectives about Robin AND her relationship with Chris. They hope to keep it silly, yet informative, with a few deeper questions sprinkled in there too. No jud…

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Ep. #128: Coming Out Late In A Hetero Marriage, Part 2 (REPLAY) 50:16

3M ago50:16

50:16

In this Part 2 REPLAY of the “Coming Out Late In A Hetero Marriage” episode, Robin jumps right back in with her first-ever conversation with husband David, and his wife and late bloomer, Monique, who are actually going through Monique’s Coming Out Late process in real-time, and SHARING their experiences with us! There’s LOTS to absorb, take-in and …

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Ep. #127: Coming Out Late In A Hetero Marriage, Part 1 (REPLAY) 58:09

3M ago58:09

58:09

Thirty-three years ago, 16-year old David, the new kid in high school, bravely squished his way through a wall of Monique’s cliquey of high school friends, (congregated around her locker in the hallway), and asked a mutual friend to introduce him to Monique - in front of everyone. That brave move earned David the intrigue and attention of Monique; …

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Episode 31: bi married men 1:03:28

3M ago1:03:28

1:03:28

Are bi married men the most invisible bisexuals? Join Ell and Mary in conversation with Robert Cohen, author of ‘Bi Married Men: Stories of Relationships, Acceptance & Authenticity’ and host of the wildly successful podcast 2 Bi Guys. Find the book here: https://www.routledge.com/Bisexual-Married-Men-Stories-of-Relationships-Acceptance-and-Authenti…

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Ep. #126: Exploring Gender Identity, Gender Expression & Sexuality, Part 2 29:36

3M ago29:36

29:36

In this episode, Robin and Chris continue their exploratory conversation about the language and meanings behind gender identity, gender fluidity and sexuality as it pertains to our journey of coming out to ourselves, and ultimately coming out to others. Robin & Chris do not profess to be experts on these topics, but simply want to share with you th…

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Ep. #125: Exploring Gender Identity, Gender Expression & Sexuality, Part 1 50:26

3M ago50:26

50:26

In this episode, Robin invites her girlfriend Chris back on the podcast to talk about and explore the language and meanings behind gender identity, gender fluidity and sexuality as it pertains to our journey of coming out to ourselves, and ultimately coming out to others. Robin & Chris do not profess to be experts on these topics, but simply want t…

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Ep. #124: Sex, Pleasure & Relationship w/Whitni Miller, Part 2 46:09

4M ago46:09

46:09

Robin picks up the conversation from last week with Sex & Pleasure specialist, Whitni Miller, in this Part 2 episode of Coming Out Late. Please Rate & Review the podcast and share this episode with a friend. Enjoy! In this episode, you will learn… The #1 question that Whitni gets asked, A LOT! (Hint: it’s about sex!) What is “sexual desire discrepa…

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Ep. #123: Sex, Pleasure & Relationship w/Whitni Miller, Part 1 45:45

4M ago45:45

45:45

In this Part 1 episode of Coming Out Late, Robin talks with Whitni Miller about sex, pleasure and reducing our inner shame as we navigate our tender coming out late journeys! In this episode, you will learn… Who is Whitni Miller and what does she do for our community? What is Intentional monogamy? And poly-saturated? Not paying attention to the phy…

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Ep. #122: Life Is Relationship, Part 2 45:53

4M ago45:53

45:53

In part-two of this “Life Is Relationship” episode, Robin continues chatting with Chris about the revealing nature of relationships, and how they are the source of getting to know ourselves on deeper and deeper levels. THey also discuss! In this episode, you will learn… What happens when we make our relationships ‘conditional’? Try BEING the love y…

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Ep. #121: Life Is Relationship, Part 1 40:23

4M ago40:23

40:23

In this first of a two-part episode, Robin not only reveals who her mystery guest was from Ep. #117, but also makes an even GREATER reveal by having that guest back on. Together they discuss the ever-popular topic of ‘relationships’! In this episode, you will learn… What is meant by the brilliant comment, ‘we learn ourselves in relationship’? What …

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Ep. #120: From LDS to Engaged to A Woman: Dawn Noble, Part 2 (Replay) 24:59

5M ago24:59

24:59

Robin continues her conversation with late bloomer Dawn Noble about the core elements of PACT, a form of therapy she uses while coaching her queer clients in their relationships. Dawn helps her clients recognize their own trauma responses, what their attachment style is, and how to best co-regulate in their relationships. In this episode, you will …

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Ep. #119: From LDS to Engaged to A Woman: Dawn Noble, Part 1 (Replay) 35:54

5M ago35:54

35:54

Robin talks with late bloomer Dawn Noble about the influence of her religious upbringing, how she finally embraced who she really is and the loving relationship she’s found now, and details about her work helping other couples connect with PACT therapy. In this episode, you will learn… How being raised with 12 siblings in a Latter Day Saints home i…

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Episode 30: the bi-section: All Of Us Strangers 36:19

5M ago36:19

36:19

It's Ell & Mary's 30th episode, and they celebrate by not mentioning bisexuality a single time! Come ease into 2024 with a discussion on the queer credentials of Andrew Haigh’s latest film All Of Us Strangers. Expect low-stakes chat with high-brow ideas, including Lee Edelman’s Death Drive and Bessel van der Kolk’s theory on body trauma. P.S. this …

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Ep. #118: I'm Baaaaack!!! (w/a Mystery Guest), Part 2 31:45

5M ago31:45

31:45

In this week’s episode of the Coming Out Late podcast, Robin continues the conversation with her Mystery Guest about their coming out journey and how it has impacted her family. I’m hopeful that you’ll hear lots of good information to take with you on YOUR coming out journey! Here is a sampling of what you will hear in today’s episode: How she and …

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Ep. #117: I'm Baaaaack!! (w/A Mystery Guest), Part 1 52:34

5M ago52:34

52:34

Robin is back from her podcasting hiatus and ready to bring you content sure to educate, inform, entertain and make you think and hopefully grow! Robin returns with a special Mystery Guest, and together they talk about pleasure and pain, and how ‘hard’ doesn’t have to be bad. Here is a small sampling of what you will hear in today’s episode: How we…

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Episode 29: all about carol 58:00

7M ago58:00

58:00

Ell and Mary aren’t film critics but they are queer. And that’s all the expertise they need surely? It’s cold outside, come on in for a free-spirited barely-edited long form discussion of Todd Haynes’ movie Carol starring Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara, hosted by your fave amateurs. Things are about to get sexy… Enjoying Life of Bi? Support us at: …

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Ep. #116: There's More to 'It' Than Meets the Eye 31:47

7M ago31:47

31:47

Robin shared in last week’s episode that she plans to take a 4-week hiatus from ‘most’ of the “Coming Out Late” work that she does. And since then, she has decided to ‘come clean’ about how she’s spending these next four weeks (and the months & years beyond) - it’s not what you think she’s doing! After years of actively working her 12-Steps in one …

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Ep. #115: Cheers Queers & Happy Holidays, (Replay, Ep. #12) 40:40

8M ago40:40

40:40

The holidays can be particularly challenging for those who’ve just come out. Robin shares how to handle difficult situations with care and the importance of keeping lines of communication with your children and/or family as open as possible. Robin also discusses why the New Year is a perfect time to prioritize self care! In this episode, you will l…

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Episode 28: queers for palestine 44:08

8M ago44:08

44:08

On November 9th, The Telegraph published an opinion piece by writer Brendan O'Neill titled, 'Queers for Palestine must have a death wish'. In today's episode, Ell and Mary answer: no we don't. Palestinian liberation is a queer issue. Here's why. Support alQaws for for Sexual & Gender Diversity in Palestinian Society: http://alqaws.org/support-us OX…

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Ep. #114: Coming Out Late & Trans, Part 2 (Replay) 55:29

8M ago55:29

55:29

Robin continues her conversation with Holly and JJ in this Part Two “Coming Out Late & Trans” episode on the Coming Out Late podcast. about what it means to be transgender, the challenges of navigating relationships and gender reassignment, and why being honest with yourself and embracing who you are should always come first. In this episode, you w…

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Ep. #113: Coming Out Late & Trans, Part 1 (Replay from Ep. #27) 50:50

8M ago50:50

50:50

Robin talks with Holly and JJ about what it means to be transgender, the challenges of navigating relationships and gender reassignment, and why being honest with yourself and embracing who you are should always come first. In this episode, you will learn… Holly’s experience of feeling like a prisoner in her body and what it means to be transgender…

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Ep. #112: A 'Coming Out Late' Story, In Her Own Words, (Replay of Ep. #55) 35:48

8M ago35:48

35:48

In this replay of episode #55, Robin introduces us to one of her listeners, Michelle, hailing all the way from Australia. Struck by a note she received from Michelle, Robin knew she had to share it with her listener’s, with Michelle’s consent of course. Robin also knew that the impact of Michelle’s words and all the sentiment behind them would be b…

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Ep. #111: Sexual Attraction, Sexual Energy & Sexual Desire, Part 2 (Replay) 35:18

8M ago35:18

35:18

In this episode, Robin invites Samantha Fox back to her Show. Samantha is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist AND Lesbian Curiosity Coach. Today, they talk about the dynamic flow of our sexual attraction and desires…and SO much more! In this episode, you will learn… What is a stone-top? A stone-bottom? A switchy? And why is it important to know …

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Ep. #110: Sexual Attraction, Sexual Energy & Sexual Desire, Part 1, (Replay) 35:18

9M ago35:18

35:18

In this episode, Robin invites Samantha Fox back to her Show. Samantha is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist AND Lesbian Curiosity Coach. Today, they talk about the dynamic flow of our sexual attraction and desires…and SO much more! In this episode, you will learn… What IS “dynamic flow”? How does dynamic flow affect my sexual attraction and de…

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Ep. #109: Coming Out Late & Learning to Let Go 19:24

9M ago19:24

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In this week’s episode, Robin talks about the keys to living a serene and fulfilling life. Robin puts on her philosophical beret and covers topics such as “acceptance”, “surrendering”, “expectations” and “letting go” and what in the world does that have to do with coming out late? Give yourself permission to ‘think’ and ‘do’ differently; because we…

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Ep. #108: Coming Out Late Traverse City Retreat Recap, Part 2 58:54

9M ago58:54

58:54

This week Robin continues her conversation with the late bloomers from her most recent Coming Out Late Retreat to Traverse City, MI. As you’ll be able to glean from the banter, this group has grown quite close to one another, had a GREAT time, and shared a lot of very special moments and memories. Many who attended have later shared with Robin that…

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Episode 27: queer dreamhouse 59:56

9M ago59:56

59:56

So yes fine, Ell and Mary are approaching thirty and they’re wondering what their lives might look like in five years time. Will they own houses? Who will they live with? Will they want babies? What does growing up look like if you don’t want a conventional life-style? Join them on a ramble through aspec perspectives, polyamorous advocacy and home-…

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Ep. #107: Coming Out Late Retreat Recap, Traverse City, MI, Part 1 1:04:22

9M ago1:04:22

1:04:22

This week Robin invites the attendees from her most recent Traverse City, MI Retreat to come on the show and share their enthusiasm and experiences. Robin’s Coming Out Late Support Groups and Retreats are quickly becoming one of the fastest ways to make new friends and build your community and tribe within this fast-growing late blooming sector of …

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Ep. #106: I Wish I Knew Then What I Know Now, (Replay of Ep. #6, Nov. 8, '21) 27:04

10M ago27:04

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Robin shares details about her online support group “Women Loving Women”. She also dives into the powerful responses she received after posing the question “What do you wish you knew then that you’ve known now on your journey” to the women of the group. In this episode, you will learn… You can take care of yourself—you can do hard things. Fear of t…

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Ep. #105: Stuck In the Messy Middle, (Replay of Ep. #45) 28:44

10M ago28:44

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In this episode, Robin reads a post written by a member of her “Coming Out Late” community about feeling stuck and sad while in the beginning stage of the messy middle. Robin also shares with us the outpouring of beautiful and practical support and encouragement. Grab your pen and paper because you are going to want to write down some of the really…

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Episode 26: hedonism (tm) 52:13

10M ago52:13

52:13

Fresh back from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Ell and Mary reflect on a wild summer of wine, sex, and theatre. But is the Edinburgh Festival really that radical; that queer; that Bacchic? Or is it another guise for the capitalist machine? Come dip your toes in some Ancient Roman nonsense, and join us for a much-needed catchup. https://www.patreon.…

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Ep. #104: (Re-Run Ep.#4): How to Deal w/Grief While Coming Out Late 25:56

10M ago25:56

25:56

“Coming-Out-Late Grief: It’s Real” ‘Life' is full of uncertainty, discomfort and pain, as well as joy, peace and freedom. It is when we master the art of being comfortable with discomfort and uncertainty, that we have mastered the art of living life - not just surviving it. Why should our coming out late journey be any different? It is in the disco…

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Ep. #103: Queer Questions: Can I Afford Life After Divorce? 33:05

10M ago33:05

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In this follow-up episode to last week, Robin continues to answer a few more questions which were submitted by members of her Coming Out Late Facebook Group. In today’s episode of “Your Queer Questions Answered”, Robin discusses the following topics: Dividing up your marital assets don’t always have to be 50/50. Go over ALL of your expenses with a …

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Ep. #102: Coming Out Questioning: Reconciling Lost Time 36:46

11M ago36:46

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In this episode of the Coming Out Late podcast, Robin addresses some topics brought up in her Coming Out Late Facebook Group. In today’s episode of “Your Queer Questions Answered”, Robin discusses the topic of “Coming to terms with lost time.” Here is the topic in their own words: “I wish I’d been able to have that part of me, all along. I mourn, (…

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Ep. #101: Late Bloomer, Robin Douglass, Comes Out to Her Daughters, Part 2 41:30

11M ago41:30

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In this part 2 episode Robin continues to celebrate her monumental milestone of producing 100 episodes of “Coming Out Late” with two very special guests - her two adult millennial daughters! For the first time ever, the three of them sit down and discuss their Mom’s coming out journey and how it impacted their lives. They discuss… What did “Gay Awa…

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Ep. #100: Coming Out Late Turns 100, w/Special Guests, Part 1 1:08:11

11M ago1:08:11

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In this episode of “Coming Out Late”, Robin celebrates her 100th episode with two very special guests - two Millennials - who also have experience with friends and family members coming out of the closet! “Don’t touch that dial” and stay tuned-in as the three of them talk about the LGBTQ+ community in general and about their own experiences with th…

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Ep. #99: Coming Out Late Using 'Resilience' As A Lifestyle, Part 2 29:15

11M ago29:15

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In this Part Two episode of “Coming Out Late” Robin continues talking with Resiliency coach Michelle Dickinson about using ‘resilience’ as a lifestyle and lifelong tool. We think that all of the answers we seek are external to us - when they’re not. If we didn't have challenges, we would never realize our capacity to overcome them. Challenges rea…

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Ep. #98: Coming Out Late Using 'Resilience' As A Lifestyle, Part 1 32:52

11M ago32:52

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In this episode of the Coming Out Late podcast, Robin talks to a dear business friend, Michelle Dickinson. Michelle is many things, but her forte is coaching people to lean into resilience as a lifestyle, and embrace the journey of personal expansion. In this episode, you will learn: that ‘resilience as a lifestyle’ is not something that you have t…

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