Full Disclosure with Karen O'Leary

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There’s no right or wrong way to come out. It’s uncharted terrain for everyone who breaks the news to their whānau, friends and world at large. In Full Disclosure, brave and brilliant Kiwis share their coming out stories with Karen O’Leary. They divulge all sorts of very personal insights, from the deep to the dark and the downright funny. Everyone is welcome, even straight people - this podcast is the very definition of inclusive - because, hey, who doesn’t love a good coming out story? Host: Karen O'Leary; Creator and producer: Kate Langdon; Associate producer: Jen Black; Audio editing and mixing: John Ropiha; Executive producer: Chris Reed.

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    • Nov 6, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 27m AVG DURATION
    • 24 EPISODES
    • 2 SEASONS


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    BONUS: The One with Karen's Mum

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 19:02


    Pretty much all of Karen's guests have talked about coming out to their parents, so she sits down with her Mum, Ann O'Leary, to discuss the process from her perspective.

    Swimming Between Two Worlds with Quack Pirihi

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 37:27


    Inspiring young non-binary/takatāpui activist - and self-proclaimed “cheeky little shit” - Quack Pirihi is on a mission to instigate change, empower rangatahi, and prevent and end suicide in queer and takatāpui communities.

    The Power Of Vulnerability with Lloyd Burr

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 32:02


    Newshub political reporter Lloyd Burr knew he was gay aged 6, but kept his feelings buried for 20 years. He explains how he suffered from panic attacks and anxiety before coming out, and why being open and honest - with yourself and others - is so important.

    Why We're Perfect As We Are with Louisa Wall

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 34:26


    Former Silver Fern, Black Fern, and MP Louisa Wall discusses the importance of visible role models for young people in the rainbow community, her successful marriage equality bill and the real reason she switched from netball to rugby.

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    Conquering The Fear Of Coming Out with Mike Puru

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 30:48


    Beloved broadcaster Mike Puru opens up about how and why he hid his sexuality for so long, what it was like growing up different in Gore and why he wishes he had come out sooner.

    Running It Straight with Alice Soper

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 33:41


    Freelance journalist and staunch advocate for women's sport Alice Soper opens up on her path to self-acceptance and coming out in her late 20s, and deep dives into the stronghold gender and perception bias still have in women's sport.

    Why Coming Out Is A Special Thing with Chris Parker

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 37:36


    Actor and comedian Chris Parker discusses the difference between sexuality and personality, why he's never conformed to the stereotypical image of what a man should be, and how being on the cover of Gay Express magazine forced him to come out to his parents.

    Finding Your Purpose On The Planet with Elizabeth Kerekere

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 32:53


    Politician and LGBTQ activist and scholar Elizabeth KereKere reveals when she first knew she was takatāpui and discusses her lifetime of activism - from her involvement in protesting for Homosexual Law Reform in the late 1970s and early 1980s, to the banning of conversion practices in 2022 - and why activism is so important for creating change.

    The Power In Being A Good Human with Matty McLean

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 39:01


    TV presenter Matty McLean opens up about the years he spent suppressing his sexuality and the fear he felt coming out to his parents. He reveals why he's a hard six on the Kinsey Scale and shares his views on using love and kindness to fight homophobia.

    The Art Of Not Giving A Shit with Urzila Carlson

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2023 33:19


    Comedian Urzila Carlson was only 4 years old that she'd never have a husband and shares her views on why there's no way in hell South Africa poisoned the All Blacks at the 1995 World Cup.

    Changing The Game with Campbell Johnstone

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2023 26:05


    Campbell Johnstone shares his experiences of coming out as the first openly gay All Black. He opens up on the internal battles he faced with his sexuality and reveals what it's been like navigating the huge media attention that followed his coming out.

    Full Disclosure Season 2 Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 0:38


    Love a good coming out story? Full Disclosure is back for Season 2 with more brilliant and brave Kiwis and their coming-out stories. You won't want to miss it. Make sure you're following Full Disclosure to get the latest episodes as soon as they're out.

    BONUS: Talking The Big Stuff at Big Gay Out 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 55:55


    An incredible bunch of humans share the sofa and their coming out stories with Karen live at Big Gay Out 2023. 

    BONUS: Personal Disclosure with Karen O'Leary and Kate Langdon

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 35:37


    Full Disclosure host Karen O'Leary and creator-producer Kate Langdon turn the spotlight on themselves and share their own coming out journeys with each other.

    Dance The Shite Away with Eli Mathewson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 22:24


    Comedian Eli Mathewson broke boundaries when he appeared as half of the first same-sex couple on Dancing With The Stars. Eli shares his experience of growing up gay in a Christian home and learning to be comfortable with his sexuality.

    Building A More Accepting Future with Phil Jamieson

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 24:41


    Phil Jamieson shares his experience of being an openly gay young man working in the building industry in Aotearoa and how he was encouraged to leave high school due to his sexuality.

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    Being Outed But Staying Proud with Ali Mau

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2023 23:47


    Journalist and broadcaster Ali Mau was publicly outed by print media in 2010. She shares the traumatic impact this had on herself, her partner and her whānau, and her thoughts on the stigma and harassment often faced by bisexual people in society.

    Blasting Barriers And Stereotypes with Dean Hall

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2023 21:38


    The founder and boss of global gaming development company Rocketwerkz shares his experiences of being out while serving in both the Royal NZ Air Force and NZ Army, and reveals what it's like being an openly gay CEO in Aotearoa.

    The Politics Of Sexuality with Grant Robertson

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2023 19:14


    Hon Grant Robertson shares his experiences of coming out as a teenager in Dunedin in the late 1980s, the challenges still facing young gay and trans people and why we need to abolish sexual and gender identity stigmatisation and embrace difference.

    Why Bisexuality Gets A Bad Rap with Jodie Rimmer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 18:36


    Actress, voice performer and mother Jodie Rimmer shares her experience of living as a bisexual woman, busts some myths surrounding bisexuality, and discusses the importance of living with authenticity and creating a safer world for young queer people.

    Navigating Coming Out And Culture with Chris Tse

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2023 23:21


    Poet Laureate and Chinese New Zealander Chris Tse shares his story of coming out as an Asian man, the challenges he faced with an absence of role models and how he feared bringing shame on his family. 

    Living Your Truth with Cassie Roma

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2023 26:09


    The Apprentice Aotearoa's boss lady, Celebrity Treasure Island contestant and social media/brand guru opens up about her journey from being hetero and married with a child to coming out in her thirties, marrying her wife and living her truth.

    Coming Out Laughing with Tom Sainsbury

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2023 21:26


    Comedian Tom Sainsbury shares his personal story of coming out. He explains why he identifies as “75% gay”, why he felt embarrassed coming out to his friends and why he's always had a thing for He-Man.

    Hello Gay, Goodbye Life with Ryan Bridge

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2023 21:12


    Host of Three's AM show, Ryan Bridge, shares his unique coming out story. Hear about the 'escape route' he planned before telling his parents, the particularly tricky conversation with his dad and the moment he was outed on live TV.

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