They Can't All be Betty

Joined by my sister, Lori (Episode 1: Siblings and Allies), we talk about how the Betty podcast series has opened up each of our viewpoints, what's next for the podcast, and also share some exciting news!update: You're on Speaker podcast is pending. Stay tuned!  Transcript available.

Rick Clemons is a podcaster, international speaker, and a men's coming out coach who inspires gay men to live life with no excuses, no fears, no apologies. Rick was a late bloomer coming out of the closet and uses that experience to motivate and inspire audiences to break out of the closets of their lives. Follow Rick at www.rickclemons.com

Deborah Miranda is a Seattle-based Gen X Money Coach, blogger, and LGBTQ mom. In this episode, we discuss how our Hispanic/Latino culture tends to avoid sensitive topics, such as money and sexual orientation, how she advocates for her LGBTQ child, and how to navigate the use of different pronouns when your child identifies as non-binary.Deborah can be reached across all social media platforms via @mybeebudget and at mybeebudget.com.Mentioned in this episode:Acceptance  (LGBTQ Pride) Collection by Laura Elizabeth jewelry (@lauraelizabethjewelry)

Join me and my co-host for this episode, Joselyn Martin of Breast Cancer is Boring podcast.We discuss Colton Underwood's coming out and our frustration with the fact that every recent Bachelor contestant has no idea what they want. Ben Higgins... Pilot Pete... Colton Underwood...Matt James.... why were they on this show?! If you're a fan of The Bachelor, you'll love this. If you're not a fan, you'll love Joselyn's witty banter!  Colton Underwood's Good Morning America (coming out) interviewColton Underwood's interview in VarietyFollow us on Instagram. @theycantallbebettypodcast @Breastcancerisboring

Author Chris Tompkins joins me to discuss his upcoming book, Raising LGBTQ Allies: A Parent's Guide to Changing the Messages from the Playground.We also discuss the topic of internalized homophobia, and how heteronormative language creates harmful long-lasting subconscious messages.This episode isn't just for parents. It's for everyone who has been affected by the weight of internalized messages, believes in the power of words and intention, and wants to change the conversation! Pre-order Raising LGBTQ Allies here.  Instagram: @aroadtriptoloveTwitter: @ARoadTripToLove

Joined by my fellow friends and writers, this is a deep dive into the 2015 film, Jenny's Wedding, a coming out film that focuses on the parent POV. With a Rotten Tomatoes score of 25%, it didn't get a lot of love from audiences or critics, but it's one that just might deserve a second chance. This episode is for writers and film fans who love to talk about writing and film.featured guests:writers Melissa Daniels and Julio Olivera (co-host of The Contrarians podcast) wearethecontrarians.com

A quick check-in episode, including thoughts on making judgments based on stereotypes and assumptions.Mentioned in this episode:Simple Habits by Matt D'Avella So Money Podcast/ Farnoosh TorabiGo-to Gals Podcast/ Jaclyn Mellone

Meet two parents whose 10 year-old son recently came out to them and asked for a coming out party. Still very much at the beginning of their journey, they have a lot of questions and fears, but their one constant is to always foster a space of unconditional love and support. Recorded via Zoom. 

A conversation with family friends -- a mother and son -- who discuss how a parent's unwavering support makes all the difference in the journey. Recorded via Zoom. 

This episode is with a mom who has always been supportive of whoever her children were and whoever they wanted to love. For her, it was simply a different, but equally beautiful journey. In spite of the open door, the conversation was still slow to evolve. Podcast recorded via Zoom. 

In the first episode of They Can't All be Betty, I chat with my biggest LGBTQ ally -- my sister, Lori.In this conversation, we'll talk about what it's like for me to be out to our family and how, gay or straight, our views about PDA -- especially around our parents -- isn't about sexual orientation, but rather about how we were raised.Recorded via Zoom. 

Who is Betty? What does it mean to "be a Betty"? Inspired by Betty DeGeneres, a "Betty" is the ideal parent/person in the coming out journey. Someone who, in spite of fear, shows up with unconditional love. Unconditional love doesn't mean you still don't have questions, concerns, or fears. It just means we have to help each other through that conversation. This is the gay podcast for everyone! 

Welcome to They Can't All be Betty. This is the LGBTQ podcast that invites our families and allies into the conversation. This is the gay podcast for everyone!