Podcasts about Coming out

In this episode, Professor AG shares her approach to body transformation after a year of intense stress, exploring how slowing down, regulating her nervous system, and bringing more joy, pleasure, and play into her daily life has changed the way she feels in her body. She talks about “dopamine dosing,” intuitive eating, her recent psychic reading, and why she believes you don't always have to try harder to feel and look your best.AG's Book Club-Women, Food and GodSpend the day with me!10.10 Portal day Pop-up Readings, dancing, and community in 30A BUY YOUR TICKET HEREMY APP IS HERE!!Daily somatic classes to regulate your nervous system.  Start your FREE trial today.Timestamps00:00 Introduction to Whimsical Wellness and Upcoming Events01:49 What Are Dopamine Dance Parties?03:45 Nashville Memories and Creative Energy07:07 The Power of Manifestation and Visualizing Success13:07 A Psychic Reading and Personal Insights21:04 Coming Out of a Difficult Year and Embracing Joy30:14 Body Transformation and Inflammation Healing40:08 The Science of Pleasure, Stress, and the Nervous System44:50 Practical Tips for Joyful Eating and Daily Rituals48:07 Closing Thoughts and Future PlansKeywords: body transformation, emotional regulation, manifestation, whimsical living, dopamine dance parties, spiritual awakening, mindful eating, inflammation, nervous system, joyWhat is AGU? After launching an energy work practice rooted in the Akashic Records, AG uncovered so much information that she needs the world to hear! It's her duty and personal mission to help people get in touch with their intuition and energetic gifts, and ultimately become the brightest and boldest version of themselves! This is your official acceptance letter: WELCOME TO AG UNIVERSITY! Daily somatic classes to regulate your nervous system.  Start your FREE trial today.AG's Energetic Protection CoursesAG's Book Club How To Read The Akashic Records CourseSign up for the newsletter if you are interested in doing a reading with Anna Grace, or learning more about her energy work practice. Sessions will ONLY become available here - her booking link will never be shared on any other platforms: Sign up hereIf you aren't already - you can connect with AG on Instagram and TikTok: @annagracenewell and @aguniversityapp 

Have you ever been patient with people all day—then come home and lose your patience over something small? You love your family. But after work, responsibilities, and caring for everyone, they sometimes receive your most exhausted responses. In Episode 2 of FRUIT: Living a Life That Reflects Jesus, we bring our faith into the place where our habits are most familiar: home. Together, we explore:

This week on Coming Out & Beyond it is the three of us again: Anne-Marie, dating and relationship guide Barb Rowlandson, and Anne-Marie's wife and resident realist, Tonda McKay. Twice a month we set the dating talk to the side and answer the questions that come in from all of you. This time they gathered around one tender thing, which is how you actually step into queer community when you are starting at the very beginning.The women who wrote in were standing at the door and could not quite walk through it. One had not dated in decades and no longer recognized her own body. One kept hearing the voice that said no one wants a woman who looks like me. One had driven past the building twice without ever going inside. If any of that feels familiar, you are in good company here.We talk about starting with friendship rather than rushing toward a girlfriend, about finding the rooms that already bring you joy, about volunteering and pickleball and Sapphic dances where you can happily lose yourself in the crowd. Barb speaks to the freeze response that shows up when belonging has never felt safe, and why the fear is real and still worth walking through. And because it would not be us without a little mischief, Tonda and Anne-Marie tell the story of the photograph that finally moved things past the flirting stage, ten years ago now.The heart of it is this. You do not need an instruction manual, and there is no wrong way to begin. If you are here, you have already started.If you have a question you would like us to talk through on the show, you can reach Anne-Marie at annemariezanzal.com or send Barb or Anne-Marie a message on social. And if you are longing for real community as the days grow shorter, This Authentic Life, our group program that runs for sixteen weeks, begins in early October. It is our last cohort of 2026, and there is a place in it for you: https://annemariezanzal.com/this-authentic-life-community-course/

This week on Coming Out & Beyond it is the three of us again: Anne-Marie, dating and relationship guide Barb Rowlandson, and Anne-Marie's wife and resident realist, Tonda McKay. Twice a month we set the dating talk to the side and answer the questions that come in from all of you. This time they gathered around one tender thing, which is how you actually step into queer community when you are starting at the very beginning.The women who wrote in were standing at the door and could not quite walk through it. One had not dated in decades and no longer recognized her own body. One kept hearing the voice that said no one wants a woman who looks like me. One had driven past the building twice without ever going inside. If any of that feels familiar, you are in good company here.We talk about starting with friendship rather than rushing toward a girlfriend, about finding the rooms that already bring you joy, about volunteering and pickleball and Sapphic dances where you can happily lose yourself in the crowd. Barb speaks to the freeze response that shows up when belonging has never felt safe, and why the fear is real and still worth walking through. And because it would not be us without a little mischief, Tonda and Anne-Marie tell the story of the photograph that finally moved things past the flirting stage, ten years ago now.The heart of it is this. You do not need an instruction manual, and there is no wrong way to begin. If you are here, you have already started.If you have a question you would like us to talk through on the show, you can reach Anne-Marie at annemariezanzal.com or send Barb or Anne-Marie a message on social. And if you are longing for real community as the days grow shorter, This Authentic Life, our group program that runs for sixteen weeks, begins in early October. It is our last cohort of 2026, and there is a place in it for you: https://annemariezanzal.com/this-authentic-life-community-course/

The Coming-Out of Maggie by O. Henry — A Calming Bedtime Story for Sleep & Insomnia | Books at Bedtime Drift off with this gentle bedtime story for sleep and insomnia relief, read aloud as part of Calming Anxiety's Books at Bedtime strand. Tonight's tale is The Coming-Out of Maggie, O. Henry's warm story of a shy paper-box factory girl who finally gets a fellow of her own — first published in his 1906 collection The Four Million, long in the public domain, with Porter (1862–1910) having died more than a century ago. For more calming audiobooks and sleep stories whenever you need them, download Anchored, the free companion app to Calming Anxiety, with offline-ready relaxation and Books at Bedtime sessions for any hour of the night.Get it on the App Store at https://apps.apple.com/us/app/anchored-panic-anxiety/id6785035669 or on Google Play at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.martinhewlett.anchored. In this soothing bedtime audiobook, plain, overlooked Maggie has always been the one left standing at the Saturday night dances — until she turns up on the arm of a dashing new escort, and her whole social club sits up and takes notice. But as the evening at the Clover Leaf Social Club unfolds, a steady-hearted club man named Dempsey Donovan proves there's more to being chosen than a handsome face. A gentle, old-fashioned tale with O. Henry's trademark twist, perfect for winding down, easing anxiety, and drifting off to sleep. Hosted by clinical hypnotherapist and former paramedic Martin Hewlett, as part of Calming Anxiety's Coffee Break for the Soul and Books at Bedtime story readings. And in everything, my friend, be kind.  Support the Show: Rate & Review: Leave a 5-star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to help us reach more listeners! YouTube: Watch all episodes at https://www.youtube.com/c/calminganxiety?sub_confirmation=1 Social Media Support: For younger listeners struggling with social media stress, visit https://www.icanhelp.net/ Music: All music by Chris CollinsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/calming-anxiety-guided-meditation-sleep-hypnosis-panic-attack-relief--4110266/support.Ready for More Calm?Thank you for listening to the Calming Anxiety Podcast, featuring guided meditation, mindfulness, and sleep hypnosis sessions with Martin Hewlett. Our mission is to provide you with proven tools for anxiety relief, stress reduction, and a path toward deep relaxation. Use this episode anytime you need to calm your mind and feel more at ease.

Note for Listeners: This episode contains explicit language and conversation about sex and sexual pleasure. Listener discretion is advised.What if the best sex of your life is still ahead of you?In this episode of Coming Out and Beyond, Anne-Marie Zanzal and dating coach Barbara Rowlandson sit down with Susan Bratton, the intimacy expert to millions and one of the most prolific and widely read sex educators in the world. Susan has spent more than two decades teaching the kind of sex education most of us were never given, the kind rooted in pleasure rather than shame or silence, and she brings all of it to this conversation with warmth, science, and a whole lot of joy.Together they talk about what it means to come home to your own body, often for the first time. So many women arrive in midlife having only known sex that was performative, dutiful, and centered on someone else. Susan offers another way. She walks us through calming the nervous system with the soulmate embrace, moving out of performance and into sensation, and understanding why a woman's arousal is slow, responsive, and worth every unhurried minute.This is an honest, tender, sometimes very funny conversation about pleasure as something sacred rather than shameful, about the body as something to be understood rather than judged, and about why, for so many Sapphic women, the intimacy they find after coming out is the most connected they have ever known.If sex was ever framed for you as a duty or a source of shame, this episode is an invitation to imagine something better. Pleasure is a skill. It is learnable at any age. And you are far more capable of it than you were ever allowed to believe. Want to learn more about Susan and Better Lover, her library of resource materials for improving sexual pleasure? Visit her website at https://susanbratton.com/ The toys that Susan highlighted in the episode can be found at https://drivedesire.com/Jamie McCartney's Great Wall of Vulva project, mentioned in this episode, can be found here: https://www.thegreatwallofvulva.com/Ready to explore this for yourself? Join us for the 3 Day Clarity Experience, a live event for women who are questioning, wondering, and ready to understand what they are feeling. Over three evenings together we make space for your story, your clarity, and the beginnings of real community. The next one runs September 22 through 24. You can join for $47, or $97 for VIP, which includes a group Clarity Circle with Anne-Marie.Register here: https://annemariezanzal.com/3-day-clarity-experience/

Note for Listeners: This episode contains explicit language and conversation about sex and sexual pleasure. Listener discretion is advised.What if the best sex of your life is still ahead of you?In this episode of Coming Out and Beyond, Anne-Marie Zanzal and dating coach Barbara Rowlandson sit down with Susan Bratton, the intimacy expert to millions and one of the most prolific and widely read sex educators in the world. Susan has spent more than two decades teaching the kind of sex education most of us were never given, the kind rooted in pleasure rather than shame or silence, and she brings all of it to this conversation with warmth, science, and a whole lot of joy.Together they talk about what it means to come home to your own body, often for the first time. So many women arrive in midlife having only known sex that was performative, dutiful, and centered on someone else. Susan offers another way. She walks us through calming the nervous system with the soulmate embrace, moving out of performance and into sensation, and understanding why a woman's arousal is slow, responsive, and worth every unhurried minute.This is an honest, tender, sometimes very funny conversation about pleasure as something sacred rather than shameful, about the body as something to be understood rather than judged, and about why, for so many Sapphic women, the intimacy they find after coming out is the most connected they have ever known.If sex was ever framed for you as a duty or a source of shame, this episode is an invitation to imagine something better. Pleasure is a skill. It is learnable at any age. And you are far more capable of it than you were ever allowed to believe. Want to learn more about Susan and Better Lover, her library of resource materials for improving sexual pleasure? Visit her website at https://susanbratton.com/ The toys that Susan highlighted in the episode can be found at https://drivedesire.com/Jamie McCartney's Great Wall of Vulva project, mentioned in this episode, can be found here: https://www.thegreatwallofvulva.com/Ready to explore this for yourself? Join us for the 3 Day Clarity Experience, a live event for women who are questioning, wondering, and ready to understand what they are feeling. Over three evenings together we make space for your story, your clarity, and the beginnings of real community. The next one runs September 22 through 24. You can join for $47, or $97 for VIP, which includes a group Clarity Circle with Anne-Marie.Register here: https://annemariezanzal.com/3-day-clarity-experience/

Getting my first haircut was more anxiety-inducting than you might expect, because at the time my hair was the only part of me that caused no dysphoria. But I went through with it, afraid it would make my dysphoria worse... while hoping it might make things better than I could have even imagined. Private chef and viral TikTok sensation Bree returns to discuss running away from dysphoria and feeling connections through food. Let's learn about curries! Wear your masks! BREE IG: https://www.instagram.com/laser.breems Threads: https://www.threads.com/@laser.breems TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@laser.breems Website: https://transvoicewithbree.mayhem.my/ TEXT VERSION https://www.tillystranstuesdays.com/2024/08/19/hair-2-my-first-haircut/ FURTHER READING (topics discussed with essays available at https://TillysTransTuesdays.com ) Hair, Coming Out, A Pandemic Transition, 1-3 Years Out and On HRT Retrospectives, Gender Dysphoria, Boymode/Girlmode, Trans Courage REFERENCE MATERIAL Hairology, from Lifeline Comics - https://lifelinecomics.com/collections/hairology Special thanks to Daisy and Jane for the use of "Sorry Not Sorry" as our show's theme music. Please stop by and show your support at https://daisyandjane.bandcamp.com and https://soundcloud.com/daisyandjane --Please leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts/iTunes!-- Website: pendantaudio.com Bluesky: @pendantaudio.bsky.social‬

In this powerful message, Sis. Cheryl Budworth shares “Anointed, but Hiding...Coming Out from Behind the Baggage.” Drawing from 1 Samuel 10:20–27 NLT, we explore the story of Saul, who was chosen and anointed by God yet found hiding among the baggage. Sometimes fear, insecurity, past failures, or uncertainty can cause us to hide from the very purpose God has called us to fulfill. Through additional scriptures including 1 Samuel 10:22, 1 Samuel 13:13–14, Proverbs 3:5–6, 1 Samuel 15:22, and 2 Timothy 1:7, this message reminds us to trust God, walk in obedience, and move forward in the calling He has placed on our lives. God has not given us a spirit of fear. It's time to stop hiding behind the baggage and step into the purpose, anointing, and plan that God has prepared for us. To learn more about what God is doing in Sheboygan County and beyond, visit us at posc.church!

Streaming sensation and Latino icon Benjy Chavez is here! After stealing hearts at Streamer University, Benjy's career is reaching new heights -- meaning his move to LA is imminent. But is he ready for the influencer life? Plus, he spills the tea on collaborating with other streamers, his friendship with Wendy Ortiz, and the hardships of dating now that he's famous.

Charlie and Zealeus talk about what gamers really want from: DRAGONCON Report from Zealeus The Buddy Movie that has Parents Up in Arms Voice Actor, Mike McFarland, Passes Away The Witcher TV Series will Follow Upcoming Game's Lead, Switch Lead Character Focus The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is Coming Out in November Steam May Have Leaked Quite a Few Upcoming Games Thanks to an Achievement List Leak Can the Re-release and/or remaster of games Be Seen as a Preservation of Culturally Significant Games? Spider-Noir Will NOT Get a Second Season The Rat Queens Board Game Gets New Life, and Love for Backers Who Got Previously Screwed Website: https://www.alteredconfusion.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/alteredconfusio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlteredConfusion/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/AlteredConfusionLLC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alteredconfusion/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AlteredConfusion Merch: https://www.alteredconfusion.tv/merch IndieCluster: https://indiecluster.com/ NoodleBoy Media: https://www.facebook.com/NoodleBoyMedia Hero Chiropractic: https://www.herochiropractic.com CrossPad Creative: crosspadcreative@gmail.com Agile Axiom: https://agileaxiom.com

This month on Coming Out and Beyond it is our monthly dating and relationship show, and Anne-Marie is joined by her co-coach Barbara Rowlandson, a psychotherapist and dating coach, and her wife Tonda McKay. Before the questions, the three of them catch up on a summer of kayaking, wineries, and a 2,500 mile road trip through Michigan that somehow ended without a single argument. Anne-Marie and Tonda talk honestly about what ten years together and five years of marriage have actually asked of them, because the falling in love was real and so was the work.Then we open the mailbag. All of this month's questions come from the Late Blooming Lesbian subreddit, and they are the ones so many women ask quietly when they are new to dating women. What is it like to hold your girlfriend's hand in public for the first time, and where is the line between joy and scanning the room for other people's reactions. How do you think about an age gap when you are coming out later in life. What does reciprocity look like when one person keeps paying and the other keeps apologizing for it. And when someone pushes for exclusivity after a single date, is that really the U-Haul, or something else underneath. Barbara brings the therapist's lens, Tonda brings the honest one word answer, and Anne-Marie holds the pastoral middle.If you are somewhere on this road yourself, you do not have to walk it alone.Anne-Marie and Barb are hosting the 3-Day Clarity Experience on September 22, 23, and 24 at 7:00 PM Central. It is our most loved event, with 62 women in the room last time, and it is a warm, honest place to sit with exactly these kinds of questions alongside other women moving through this chapter too. We would love to have you there. Register at annemariezanzal.com and click the banner at the top.If coming out later in life is your story, Authentically Us is a good place to land. Authentically Us is our online community of women who genuinely support each other through this time. We hold a minimum of three online events/week where you can learn, share, and connect with other women who are navigating the coming out later in life process. You can find it at community.annemariezanzal.com.

This month on Coming Out and Beyond it is our monthly dating and relationship show, and Anne-Marie is joined by her co-coach Barbara Rowlandson, a psychotherapist and dating coach, and her wife Tonda McKay. Before the questions, the three of them catch up on a summer of kayaking, wineries, and a 2,500 mile road trip through Michigan that somehow ended without a single argument. Anne-Marie and Tonda talk honestly about what ten years together and five years of marriage have actually asked of them, because the falling in love was real and so was the work.Then we open the mailbag. All of this month's questions come from the Late Blooming Lesbian subreddit, and they are the ones so many women ask quietly when they are new to dating women. What is it like to hold your girlfriend's hand in public for the first time, and where is the line between joy and scanning the room for other people's reactions. How do you think about an age gap when you are coming out later in life. What does reciprocity look like when one person keeps paying and the other keeps apologizing for it. And when someone pushes for exclusivity after a single date, is that really the U-Haul, or something else underneath. Barbara brings the therapist's lens, Tonda brings the honest one word answer, and Anne-Marie holds the pastoral middle.If you are somewhere on this road yourself, you do not have to walk it alone.Anne-Marie and Barb are hosting the 3-Day Clarity Experience on September 22, 23, and 24 at 7:00 PM Central. It is our most loved event, with 62 women in the room last time, and it is a warm, honest place to sit with exactly these kinds of questions alongside other women moving through this chapter too. We would love to have you there. Register at annemariezanzal.com and click the banner at the top.If coming out later in life is your story, Authentically Us is a good place to land. Authentically Us is our online community of women who genuinely support each other through this time. We hold a minimum of three online events/week where you can learn, share, and connect with other women who are navigating the coming out later in life process. You can find it at community.annemariezanzal.com.

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Liebe Freunde, Jan ist 62 Jahre alt, Psychiater und einer der etabliertesten Experten für Chemsex in der schwulen Subkultur. Heute geht es aber einzig und allein um den Menschen hinter dem Fachwissen. Somit haben wir gesprochen über sein Coming-Out, seine erste Liebe und sein Missionars-Dasein für die Mormonen in den USA, seine Schicksalschläge und was ihm das Leben auf dem Weg zu seinem heutigen Lebensglück gelehrt hat.◾ Tipp der Woche: https://www.boese-buben-berlin.de/specials.html

My hair has played a huge part in my transition, and believe it or not, played a huge part in my denial of the truth of my transness pre-transition. Let's talk about all the ways it can help us find ourselves and reflect who we really are... if we let it. Private chef and viral TikTok sensation Bree joins us to discuss saying it out loud, and having a weightless soul. Be done with the wizard boy! Grab the Cholula! BREE IG: https://www.instagram.com/laser.breems Threads: https://www.threads.com/@laser.breems TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@laser.breems Website: https://transvoicewithbree.mayhem.my/ TEXT VERSION https://www.tillystranstuesdays.com/2024/08/19/hair/ FURTHER READING (topics discussed with essays available at https://TillysTransTuesdays.com ) Body Hacking, Halloween (and the fear of embracing your true self), Heavily Gendered Clothes and Trans People, Finding Our Trans Style, Giving Yourself Permission (to explore gender), Trans Courage, Coming Out as Trans, Gender Euphoria Special thanks to Daisy and Jane for the use of "Sorry Not Sorry" as our show's theme music. Please stop by and show your support at https://daisyandjane.bandcamp.com and https://soundcloud.com/daisyandjane --Please leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts/iTunes!-- Website: pendantaudio.com Bluesky: @pendantaudio.bsky.social‬

Unlock clear and reliable communication with your spirit guide. You do not need blind faith. You can use a practical process built on observation and first-hand experience.  Today, Doug welcomes Cindy Sia Anderson to the podcast. Cindy is a self-described "mad spiritual scientist" and the founder of Soulpiphany. She challenges everything you know about intuition and decision-making.  You will learn how to identify your "fingerprint signature". This signature is a unique physical sensation in your body that alerts you to a spiritual download. You will also discover why keeping your physical body healthy improves your intuitive antenna. Your body catches these intuitive hits before your logical mind grasps them.  Cindy also offers a massive opportunity for listeners. She provides a complimentary 5-day "Call Your Guide" challenge exclusively for the first one or two men who contact her. You ask a specific question and get a real-time, clear answer by day five.  Check out the links below to claim your spot and start tuning into your unique signals. Key Actionable Insights • Treat your physical body with respect to keep your intuitive antenna clear and receptive.  • Pay attention to recurring physical sensations, like a warm heart or buzzing ears, to identify your personal spiritual notification tone.  • Talk through difficult decisions with your guide to build confidence and take decisive action.  • Stop pursuing fleeting moments of happiness and focus on building long-term contentment.  • Embrace skepticism and test intuitive processes for yourself rather than blindly believing.  Connect with Cindy Seer Anderson: Email: seer@soulpiphany.com Website: soulpiphany.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/guide.seer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guideseer/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GuideSeer Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindy-seer-anderson/ Connect with Doug Beitz: Email: info@dougbeitz.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dougbeitz/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougbeitz/ Website: https://buymeacoffee.com/dougbeitz Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6mQ258nugC3lyw3SpvYuoK?si=7cec409527d34438 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/intuitive-conversations-with-doug/id1593172364 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-beitz-472a4b338/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dougbeitz178

Melisa and Alli talk about how those early relationships after coming out can feel safe, but the reality is, you're drowning so anything feels "safe." We share how we've learned from those early relationships how we want to parent and co-parent our children and protect that dynamic. And what it means to feel truly fulfilled in life. We also reference this article from the Washington Post about people who choose to be child-free.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support.

When you look back at the Australian artists who've made their mark internationally, Savage Garden are right up there. Two guys from Brisbane who went Number 1 around the world, cracked the notoriously tough U.S. market and sold nearly 30 million albums with hits like 'I Want You', 'To The Moon And Back', and 'Truly Madly Deeply'. They may have only been together for two albums, but the legacy of their pop breakthrough continues, as does frontman Darren Hayes' incredible story.While he was sailing the highs of global fame, behind the scenes, Darren was dealing with a fractured band relationship, battling depression, and in the closet, unable to be truly himself. As a now proudly out gay man, he continues to sing his stories as a solo artist, but the road hasn't always been smooth sailing. Growing up in Logan, Queensland, the youngest of three in a home shadowed by severe domestic violence, who could have predicted that this sensitive kid who loved to sing would one day stand on the world's biggest stages?Darren's story is extraordinary: 250 rejection letters before anyone would sign Savage Garden, a manager who mortgaged his home to make it happen, and a partnership with Daniel Jones that produced some of the most iconic pop of the '90s before it all came crashing down. There have been plenty of lows too; being told by his own record company to hide who he was, the sudden loss of his mother, and a terrifying accident that shattered his jaw and nearly ended his singing career for good. But Darren Hayes is back, and he's got stories.This episode was captured at Chaplin Studios in Los Angeles, which was the building originally built by Charlie Chaplin, later home to A&M Records, and the exact room where "We Are the World" was recorded (Quincy Jones directing Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, Bob Dylan, Cyndi Lauper, and a room full of legends). It's a space steeped in music history, and if you believe the people who work there, a few ghosts as well. It was the perfect place to sit down with Darren and travel through a life defined by music, survival, and healing.Darren Hayes' song choices: The Dream Academy - 'Life in a Northern Town'Haim - 'Hallelujah'Young The Giant - 'The Walk Home'Coldplay - 'O'Maisie Peters – 'Two Weeks Ago'00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene at Chaplin Studios02:31 The History of Chaplin Studios: From Charlie Chaplin to A&M Records04:00 Karen Carpenter's Ghost and the Sacred Walls05:13 The Theme: Songs of Healing and Music Saving a Life05:41 Growing Up with Domestic Violence in Logan, Queensland06:05 Music as Escape: AM Radio, The Carpenters, and Auntie Jenny's Records06:56 Learning to Sing from Diana Ross and His Mother's Voice08:01 The Dream Academy - 'Life in a Northern Town'08:50 Catharsis Through Melancholy and the Sentimentality of Childhood10:52 Transitions: Missing His Siblings and "The Morning Lasted All Day"12:12 The End of High School and Not Wanting to Grow Up14:23 Growing Up in Logan: Feeling Like a Prince Despite Poverty15:12 A Hyper-Masculine World and Making Star Wars Toys Kiss15:44 Deciding He Was Famous at Age Ten: Protective Armor Against Bullying16:38 Being Called the F Word by His Father Before He Knew What It Meant18:05 Either Be Famous and Magical, or Die18:27 His Job Was to Keep His Mother Alive19:21 Hockey Sticks and Midnight Escapes: Surviving His Father's Violence20:15 Haim - 'Hallelujah'21:02 The Sound of Grace: Guardian Angels and Being Protected21:58 Being Uninvited from a Party and His Mother's Comfort23:30 "You've Got a Hallelujah": Surviving Childhood24:46 When Did Music Become the Path? High School Choir and Musical Theatre25:50 Feeling the Molecules Change When He Sang27:57 The First Band: A Death Metal Audition and Joining Red Edge with Daniel Jones29:26 Throwing Up on the Way to Toowoomba: Playing Aussie Classics He Didn't Know30:14 Leaving Red Edge and the Beginning of Savage Garden31:05 The First Song They Wrote Together: A Thousand Words31:25 The Australian Music Landscape: Grunge vs. Pop and 250 Rejection Letters33:26 John Woodruff Mortgaged His Home and No One Was Laughing Anymore33:46 Global Fame, Fans as Mirrors, and the Exhausting Rollercoaster35:58 Secrets: Being Gay, Depression, and the Record Company Hiding Who He Was36:45 Young The Giant - 'The Walk Home'37:24 Why Savage Garden Ended: Daniel's Unhappiness with Fame37:49 The Sum of the Parts and Beatlesque Chemistry in the Studio38:32 Touring the World Knowing It Was Over39:51 His Relationship with Daniel Now: "We Don't Talk Much Anymore"41:21 Solo Records, Coming Out, and the Album Called Homosexual42:01 Queer Fans and the First Dapple of Sunlight42:49 What His Mother Thought of Fame: She Couldn't Have Given a Shit43:47 Paying Cash for a House So His Mother Could Finally Leave44:48 Coldplay - 'O'45:08 Grief, Letting Go, and the Sudden Loss of His Mother46:43 Choosing This Song for Her Funeral47:22 The Flock of Birds Metaphor and Cutting the Tether48:15 "I Had to Let Her Go Like a Beautiful Balloon"50:18 The Accident: A Vasovagal Syncope Episode That Shattered His Jaw50:44 Seventeen Teeth Broken, Mouth Wired Shut for Three Months, and Learning to Sing Again51:02 The Troubadour Comeback: "If I Don't Get Back on Stage, I May Never"51:51 What It Felt Like: Love52:18 Carrying His Mother's DNA in His Heart and Vocal Cords52:49 Maisie Peters - 'Two Weeks Ago'53:14 In Love: How His Dog Huxley Found Eddie54:38 Four Blocks Apart for a Decade and Zoom Dates with a New Partner55:41 Never Spending a Night Apart in Three Years56:23 2027: The 30th Anniversary of Savage Garden and a New Record56:48 Writing Melodies with His Mouth Wired Shut57:39 "I'm Back, Baby"58:53 Next Time: David Byrne59:53 Take 5 with Zan Rowe – Stream the Series on ABC iviewThis episode was filmed for season 5 of Take 5 with Zan Rowe on ABC TV and ABC iview. You can stream the whole season on ABC iview now.Watch this episode of Take 5 on ABC iview: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/take-5-with-zan-roweThere are parts of this conversation that explore Darren's experiences with family violence. It's a big part of his story, so please be warned. And if you need support, here are some resources who provide it:1800 Respect National Helpline on 1800 737 732Lifeline on 131 114Men's Referral Service on 1300 766 491Mensline on 1300 789 978Full Stop Australia on 1800 385 578Emergency services on triple-0 if you need immediate care

What happens when a community feels present in Britain but absent from the public story of British Islam? In this episode of Thinking Islam, we explore what it means to be Shi'a in Britain today with Dr Emanuelle Degli Esposti. Drawing on her ethnographic research into Shi'a Muslim communities in the UK, Dr Degli Esposti examines questions of diaspora, minority identity, sectarianism, and belonging. The conversation begins with her own route into the field — from learning Arabic in Paris and reporting on the Arab Spring to marrying into an Iraqi Shi'a family and discovering a community that was largely absent from the academic and public accounts of British Islam she had encountered. We trace the emergence of a specifically British Shi'a identity among a generation that increasingly meets across Iraqi, Pakistani, Khoja, and Lebanese lines, finding forms of shared belonging their parents did not necessarily possess. The discussion explores how British multiculturalism helped make religion a public marker of identity; how Najaf and Karbala came to carry greater emotional and symbolic weight than Baghdad for some younger Shi'a; and how the Karbala paradigm was reworked into a language of justice that now intersects with movements such as Black Lives Matter and Me Too. Along the way, we consider university campuses as spaces of identity formation, the commercialisation of belonging through hoodies, hashtags, and symbols, and Dr Degli Esposti's provocative idea of "ethical sectarianism": that constructing a positive minority identity can also produce an implied counter-identity. Dr Emanuelle Degli Esposti is an independent researcher who holds a PhD and MSc from SOAS, University of London, and a BA from the University of Oxford. Her research explores Shi'a diaspora, ritual, activism, sectarianism, and belonging, and is developed at length in her forthcoming book Not That Kind of Muslim: Sectarian Belongings and the Making of British Shi'ism.Audio Chapters: 0:00 – Highlights 1:36 – An Outsider's Route into the Field 7:36 – Catholic Parallels & the Limits of Observation 9:13 – "Not That Kind of Muslim" 11:33 – Who Is the Audience? Anxiety & Pride 14:07 – Still Under-Researched: "What's a Shia?" 17:10 – The Good Muslim / Bad Muslim Trap 18:28 – Forging a British Shi'a Identity 23:14 – The Shi'a Subject Explained 28:39 – Iraq Disappearing: Exile & Nostalgia 34:28 – After 2003: "Never Felt More English" 37:35 – Najaf, Karbala & Sacred Geographies 42:18 – Religious Authority & Multiple Shi'a Subjects 44:59 – The Karbala Paradigm & Social Justice 48:08 – Ritual, Performance & Belonging 49:51 – Mapping Shi'a London 52:04 – Multiculturalism & the Ethnicisation of Religion 57:33 – "Shi'a Rights" & Coming Out as Shia 1:01:27 – The University Campus as a Crucible 1:04:25 – "Woke Shi'ism" & the Depth of Religious Feeling 1:06:43 – Victimhood, Backlash & the Shadow Side 1:13:11 – Hoodies, Hashtags & Brand Shi'ism 1:17:19 – What Academia Still Misses 1:19:43 – Reflexivity, Faith & a Moment in Mashhad 1:24:08 – Thinking Islam Question

The trans allegory of KPop Demon Hunters continues, again! This week we look at how transphobia becomes transphobes' entire personality, internalized transphobia, and the hypocrisy of those who claimed to love us but reject us once we come out to them. Jeremy Holt returns to discuss art school conversations and gross future heartbreakers! Do white people like pizza? JEREMY HOLT IG: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyholtbooks Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jeremyholtbooks.com Website: https://www.jeremyholtbooks.com TEXT VERSION https://www.tillystranstuesdays.com/2026/08/25/the-imperfect-trans-allegory-of-kpop-demon-hunters-part-3/ FURTHER READING (topics discussed with essays available at https://TillysTransTuesdays.com ) Internalized Transphobia, Trans Parents (and Mother's Day), Trans Trauma 2: Societal Gaslighting, Cis Spousal and Partner Support, Cis Grief, Transmedicalism (and WPATH version 1), The 2022 US Trans Survey Report parts 1-4, Coming Out as Trans Special thanks to Daisy and Jane for the use of "Sorry Not Sorry" as our show's theme music. Please stop by and show your support at https://daisyandjane.bandcamp.com and https://soundcloud.com/daisyandjane --Please leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts/iTunes!-- Website: pendantaudio.com Bluesky: @pendantaudio.bsky.social‬

The trans allegory of KPop Demon Hunters continues! This week we deal with denial of our truth, and see how our first encounter with the trans community can truly change things for us... even as we fear losing the status society "gifted" us with when it declared we were cis. Comic writer Jeremy Holt returns to discuss needing to be creative and a single bag of cashews! JEREMY HOLT IG: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyholtbooks Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jeremyholtbooks.com Website: https://www.jeremyholtbooks.com TEXT VERSION https://www.tillystranstuesdays.com/2026/08/18/the-imperfect-trans-allegory-of-kpop-demon-hunters-part-2/ FURTHER READING (topics discussed with essays available at https://TillysTransTuesdays.com ) Photos and Reflections, Gender Dysphoria, Boymode/Girlmode, Trans Politics 1: Stop Tolerating Transphobia, Internalized Transphobia, Tucking and Binding, The Trans Allegory of Barbie, Coming Out as Trans Special thanks to Daisy and Jane for the use of "Sorry Not Sorry" as our show's theme music. Please stop by and show your support at https://daisyandjane.bandcamp.com and https://soundcloud.com/daisyandjane --Please leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts/iTunes!-- Website: pendantaudio.com Bluesky: @pendantaudio.bsky.social‬

Pause, breathe, and return to yourself now."Renew and Restore" is designed to help you release tension, replenish your energy, and cultivate inner peace. May these affirmations leave you feeling grounded, refreshed, and ready to move forward with greater ease. If this episode was helpful and you want to leave a tip, simply go to AffirmationPod.com/TipJarThe sister episode to this one is Episode 468 Ten Empowering Questions to Reset https://AffirmationPod.com/TenEmpoweringQuestionToResetReady to change the way you think and start seeing real results?Want to start thinking more positively and feel more confident?Secure your one-on-one affirmations coaching spot at AffirmationPod.com/CoachingWANT MORE EPISODES LIKE THIS ONE? Episode 602 Coming Back from the Lows https://AffirmationPod.com/ComingBackFromTheLows Episode 596 Giving to Yourself https://AffirmationPod.com/GivingToYourself Episode 462 20 Minute Self-Love Affirmations https://AffirmationPod.com/20MinuteSelfLoveAffirmations Episode 413 Coming Out of a Slump https://AffirmationPod.com/OutOfASlump Episode 369 Coming Back to Self-Compassion ⁠https://AffirmationPod.com/ComingBacktoSelf-Compassion⁠ Episode 364 Coming Back to Self-Love ⁠https://AffirmationPod.com/ComingBacktoSelfLove⁠ Episode 348 Coming Back to Healthy Habits https://AffirmationPod.com/HealthyHabits Episode 162 Coming Back from a Setback https://AffirmationPod.com/ComingBack HERE'S WHAT LISTENERS ARE SAYING

Guitarist and engineer Josie Scott battled crippling gender dysphoria for decades before finally deciding to live openly as a trans woman in her 60s.In 1984 in Adelaide, two brothers formed a pioneering alternative rock band called The Mark of Cain.They wanted to make music that was heavy and intense with lyrics about war, and death, and being misunderstood.Over the years the band gained an international following and plenty of fans at home in Australia.Earlier this year, one of the band's two founders, Josie Scott, announced on the band's website that she was a trans woman.At the age of 63, Josie wrote that she had finally decided to 'embrace rather than endure who she is'.And her decision to go public with her story was met with a huge and loving response from fans of the band.Help and support is always availableCall QLife on 1800 184 527 for LGBTIQA+ peer supportLifeline is available on 13 11 14 for 24/7 crisis supportKids Helpline on 1800 551 800 is available for young people aged 5 to 25. This episode was produced by Jen Leake and the Executive Producer is Nicola Harrison.It explores gender identity, music, Australian music, living authentically, transgender issues, male to female transition, drug abuse, substance abuse, addiction issues, romance, love, relationships, mother child relationships, heavy metal, Adelaide's music scene.To binge even more great episodes of the Conversations podcast with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.

I Was Being Formed Before I Knew I Was Becoming.What if the chaos you've been praying to escape is also revealing who you're becoming?In this deeply personal episode of Coming Out of the Dark, Ms. Lay O reflects on the seasons that challenged, stretched, and ultimately helped shape her, from cancer and grief to caregiving, divorce, unmet expectations, and professional environments that tested her leadership and faith.Leading Through the Chaos is not about glorifying hardship or remaining in dysfunction. It is about recognizing that even in life's most uncertain seasons, God can still be present, strengthening your voice, deepening your discernment, and preparing you for what comes next.Sometimes you don't recognize formation while you're living through it. Sometimes you have to look back and realize:I was being formed before I knew I was becoming.The chaos doesn't get the credit. God does.

This podcast features the song "A Brighter Day" (Andrew and MaryBeth Jones) as well as part 2 of the message called "The Truth Has a Way of Coming Out" given by Pastor Stephen Pope from the pulpit of Calvary Baptist Church (Union Grove, NC)

Send us Fan MailMikey Ragusa's journey from Ohio to Los Angeles is a testament to the power of pursuing one's passions despite the challenges that may arise. His commitment to authenticity in his performances resonates with aspiring artists everywhere. As Mikey continues to create and perform, he serves as an inspiration for those seeking to carve their own paths in the entertainment industry.  **Key Takeaways:**  - Embrace your identity and authenticity in your craft.  - The film and theater industries offer unique opportunities and challenges.  - Representation matters; creating content that reflects diverse experiences can resonate with audiences.  Frequently Asked Questions: 1. What inspired Mikey to pursue acting?Mikey was inspired to pursue acting after participating in high school theater, particularly during his involvement in productions like "Thoroughly Modern Millie."  2. How does Mikey feel about LGBTQ+ representation in media?Mikey believes that representation is crucial and that audiences resonate more with content that reflects diverse experiences.  3. What is Mikey's latest film about?Mikey's latest film, "Parallel Circuit," explores the dynamics between two friends who reconnect during winter break, bringing unspoken feelings to light.BIOMikey Ragusa is a Los Angeles–based actor, writer, and filmmaker originally from Ohio. After moving to LA to pursue acting, he trained in the Meisner technique at Playhouse West, where he continues to develop both as a performer and storyteller. He recently appeared in The Inheritance, Part Two, a production that explores the legacy of the AIDS crisis and queer identity, and is passionate about telling nuanced LGBTQ+ stories both on stage and on screen. Mikey is also the writer and star of the short film Parallel Circuit, which has screened at film festivals and reached 142,000 viewers and counting online. He is currently developing the story into his debut feature film while also producing his latest short, Train Tracks. Whether he's acting or writing, Mikey is drawn to intimate, character-driven stories that explore connection, memory, and the complexities of growing up queer.Short film "Parallel Circuit": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TPxVgfNVPYMikey's Insta:  https://www.instagram.com/mikey_ragusa?utm_source=qrMikey's tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mikey.ragusa?_r=1&_t=ZP-987OXhJp6VC

Chelsea Baugh returns for her third conversation on Case Studies, this time as a recent BYU MBA graduate, mother of five, and the one running the Baugh Family Foundation and family office. In this episode of Case Studies, Chelsea traces the winding path that led her back to school at forty, from a spiritual nudge to write scripture study posts, to a rejected application, to an unexpected pivot into business.She talks candidly about imposter syndrome, rewriting her own story, and why motherhood may be the best leadership training there is. The conversation turns to marriage, twenty-one years of it, and the quiet discipline of staying close through disruption.Chelsea also shares the vision behind Sandlot Impact, the new philanthropic arm she's building inside Sandlot Partners. A conversation about growth, identity, and the courage to jump into the unknown.[00:00] Three Years of Case Studies[00:42] Coming Out of the MBA Fog[03:24] The Spiritual Nudge Toward Growth[06:20] Nicole's Nudge and a Dissertation[08:32] Rejected, Then a New Challenge[11:31] Calling Chad, Chasing Near Eastern Studies[13:33] Pivoting to the MBA[15:22] Rewriting Her Own Story[19:06] BYU, Mike Drake, and a Changed Brain[22:20] Confidence Two Years Later[24:11] Turning 41 and the Puzzle Coming Together[28:36] Twenty-One Years of Marriage[41:08] Twenty-One Years of Motherhood[45:26] Building Sandlot Impact[51:17] The iHub Fellowship and Corbin's GiftThe information in this communication is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or a solicitation to invest in any fund or security. This communication is not intended to provide, and should not be relied upon as, tax, legal, investment, accounting, or financial advice. Recipients should consult their own tax, legal, accounting, and other professional advisors regarding any potential investment in a fund or security.This communication does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any interest in a pooled investment vehicle sponsored by Sandlot Partners, LLC (“Sandlot”) or any of its affiliates (“Fund”). Any such offer or solicitation will be made only by means of each respective Fund's confidential Private Placement Memorandum (“PPM”), Limited Partnership Agreement, Subscription Documents, and other operative documents (collectively, the “Offering Documents”), which contain material information not included herein and which supersede this communication in its entirety.Past performance is not indicative of future results. There can be no assurance that any Fund will achieve comparable results or implement its strategy successfully. All investing involves risk, including the loss of principal. Each Fund typically invests in illiquid projects that cannot be quickly sold or converted to cash. As a result, investors may not be able to access their capital when desired. Additional risks associated with an investment in a Fund, as well as important information about Sandlot Partners and its personnel, are described in detail in the Offering Documents and in Sandlot Partners' Form ADV, which is publicly available on the SEC's Investment Adviser Public Disclosure website at https://adviserinfo.sec.gov. Both the Offering Documents and Form ADV should be read carefully and should serve as the sole basis for any decision to invest in each respective Fund.Certain statements, testimonials, or endorsements included in this communication may have been provided by clients or non-clients of Sandlot. The individuals or entities providing such statements did not receive direct cash compensation from Sandlot in connection with the statements or endorsements.In certain circumstances, Sandlot or its affiliates may have provided indirect economic benefits or other consideration to such persons or entities, including through business relationships, investments, portfolio company relationships, or other arrangements. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we return to one of our most beloved conversations from the archives, my talk with Dr. Mallory Hanfling, a fellow later in life queer woman, therapist, and the creator of the term Firefly. Mallory shares her story with such honesty. She married a kind man, built a genuine friendship with him, and still felt that something was quietly wrong. Like so many of us, she searched everywhere for an answer. Individual therapy, couples therapy, sex therapy, endless blood work, and doctors who offered birth control and even exploratory surgery. She was looking for a physiological explanation for a truth her spirit already knew. She is queer. Together we explore why the question "have you ever considered your sexuality" is so rarely asked, how compulsory heterosexuality teaches us to dismiss our own knowing, and why women are socialized to carry discomfort quietly rather than speak up for their own pleasure and peace. We also talk about opening a marriage as a bargaining stage of grief, what actually happens when a third person is brought into a struggling relationship, and the moment Mallory chose to end her marriage with love rather than let it end in heartbreak. And of course, we talk about fireflies. Mallory coined the term as a gender and sexuality expansive alternative to late bloomer language. Fireflies spend most of their lives underground, and when they finally emerge as their most authentic selves, they glow and bring joy to others. You do not need to have all the labels figured out to belong. If you are somewhere in the metamorphosis, this conversation is for you. Dr. Mallory Hanfling is a therapist in Philadelphia, licensed in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, and Indiana. Her practice, Courage to Grow Counseling, serves the queer community with a focus on identity development, coming out, and connecting with one's most authentic self. Her doctoral research explores how community mitigates the impact of compulsory heterosexuality on the Firefly identity. Mallory's resources

This week we return to one of our most beloved conversations from the archives, my talk with Dr. Mallory Hanfling, a fellow later in life queer woman, therapist, and the creator of the term Firefly. Mallory shares her story with such honesty. She married a kind man, built a genuine friendship with him, and still felt that something was quietly wrong. Like so many of us, she searched everywhere for an answer. Individual therapy, couples therapy, sex therapy, endless blood work, and doctors who offered birth control and even exploratory surgery. She was looking for a physiological explanation for a truth her spirit already knew. She is queer. Together we explore why the question "have you ever considered your sexuality" is so rarely asked, how compulsory heterosexuality teaches us to dismiss our own knowing, and why women are socialized to carry discomfort quietly rather than speak up for their own pleasure and peace. We also talk about opening a marriage as a bargaining stage of grief, what actually happens when a third person is brought into a struggling relationship, and the moment Mallory chose to end her marriage with love rather than let it end in heartbreak. And of course, we talk about fireflies. Mallory coined the term as a gender and sexuality expansive alternative to late bloomer language. Fireflies spend most of their lives underground, and when they finally emerge as their most authentic selves, they glow and bring joy to others. You do not need to have all the labels figured out to belong. If you are somewhere in the metamorphosis, this conversation is for you. Dr. Mallory Hanfling is a therapist in Philadelphia, licensed in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, and Indiana. Her practice, Courage to Grow Counseling, serves the queer community with a focus on identity development, coming out, and connecting with one's most authentic self. Her doctoral research explores how community mitigates the impact of compulsory heterosexuality on the Firefly identity. Mallory's resources

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What if the single biggest factor in whether we come out, when we come out, and how we heal along the way is the community around us? Dr. Mallory Hanfling returns to the show, this time with research in hand. Mallory recently completed her PhD in human sexuality, and her dissertation explored how community mitigates the impact of compulsory heterosexuality on the Firefly experience, the journey of those who discover something new about their sexuality or gender after committing to a relationship that appeared straight from the outside.Mallory shares why she coined the term Firefly, what her 21 participants taught her about the systems that keep us underground, and why the people we surround ourselves with shape everything about this journey. We talk about grief, religious communities, workplace culture, family planning, neurodivergence, and how to choose online spaces that truly support us. Whether you are 30 or 86, this conversation is a reminder that we were never meant to do this alone.[03:39] Mallory's academic journey and how the term Firefly was born out of isolation, biphobia, and the need for something beautiful in a messy experience[08:16] The preconceived ideas that did not survive contact with reality, and the grief that surprised her[09:16] Grief as a portal. Why coming out later in life often brings every ungrieved loss to the surface[13:15] How the study was designed, who participated, and why Mallory insisted on a participant pool that reflected a range of genders, sexualities, races, and backgrounds[18:42] The central finding: community makes a world of difference in how, when, and whether we come out[22:00] The communities that most often restrict authenticity, beginning with religious spaces[24:13] Workplace culture, family planning, and the institutional barriers that keep people in straight presenting marriages[29:16] A-M's story of finding her first online community and the words that changed how she saw her ex-husband's new partner[31:26] How to be a careful consumer of online groups, and the difference between spaces that heal and spaces that harm[36:22] The overlap between recovery, neurodivergence, and coming out later in life[41:51] Treasure hunting: looking back with hindsight glasses at the signs that were there all along[47:01] Sexual scripts, caretaking roles, and the abandonment of self[51:55] Addressing the old trope about childhood abuse and sexuality, and what the science actually says[54:38] Mallory's advice for anyone figuring this out, at 30 or at 75Dr. Mallory Hanfling (she/they) is a therapist located in Philadelphia and licensed in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, and Indiana. Her practice, Courage to Grow Counseling, serves mostly the queer community, working with individuals and couples on identity development, coming out, communication skills, and connecting with one's most authentic self. She is a doctor of human sexuality, and her dissertation explored how community mitigates the impact of compulsory heterosexuality on the Firefly late bloomer identity. Mallory received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Bachelor of Science in Family Science from the University of Maryland and her Master of Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania. She has presented nationally and internationally on her academic work with the Firefly community. Instagram: @thefireflyjourney (the survey link for sharing your own story is in her bio)Website: couragetogrowcounseling.orgMallory is currently accepting new clients in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, and IndianaMallory's previous episode of Coming Out and Beyond, where she shares her personal story: https://youtu.be/Wn0EWBEsOtwAuthentically Us is our community for women finding their way toward a more honest life. It is a soft place to land, a space for your queerness to bloom, and a room full of people who understand the questions you have not said out loud yet. We would love to welcome you. Come find us at https://community.annemariezanzal.com/

What if the single biggest factor in whether we come out, when we come out, and how we heal along the way is the community around us? Dr. Mallory Hanfling returns to the show, this time with research in hand. Mallory recently completed her PhD in human sexuality, and her dissertation explored how community mitigates the impact of compulsory heterosexuality on the Firefly experience, the journey of those who discover something new about their sexuality or gender after committing to a relationship that appeared straight from the outside.Mallory shares why she coined the term Firefly, what her 21 participants taught her about the systems that keep us underground, and why the people we surround ourselves with shape everything about this journey. We talk about grief, religious communities, workplace culture, family planning, neurodivergence, and how to choose online spaces that truly support us. Whether you are 30 or 86, this conversation is a reminder that we were never meant to do this alone.[03:39] Mallory's academic journey and how the term Firefly was born out of isolation, biphobia, and the need for something beautiful in a messy experience[08:16] The preconceived ideas that did not survive contact with reality, and the grief that surprised her[09:16] Grief as a portal. Why coming out later in life often brings every ungrieved loss to the surface[13:15] How the study was designed, who participated, and why Mallory insisted on a participant pool that reflected a range of genders, sexualities, races, and backgrounds[18:42] The central finding: community makes a world of difference in how, when, and whether we come out[22:00] The communities that most often restrict authenticity, beginning with religious spaces[24:13] Workplace culture, family planning, and the institutional barriers that keep people in straight presenting marriages[29:16] A-M's story of finding her first online community and the words that changed how she saw her ex-husband's new partner[31:26] How to be a careful consumer of online groups, and the difference between spaces that heal and spaces that harm[36:22] The overlap between recovery, neurodivergence, and coming out later in life[41:51] Treasure hunting: looking back with hindsight glasses at the signs that were there all along[47:01] Sexual scripts, caretaking roles, and the abandonment of self[51:55] Addressing the old trope about childhood abuse and sexuality, and what the science actually says[54:38] Mallory's advice for anyone figuring this out, at 30 or at 75Dr. Mallory Hanfling (she/they) is a therapist located in Philadelphia and licensed in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, and Indiana. Her practice, Courage to Grow Counseling, serves mostly the queer community, working with individuals and couples on identity development, coming out, communication skills, and connecting with one's most authentic self. She is a doctor of human sexuality, and her dissertation explored how community mitigates the impact of compulsory heterosexuality on the Firefly late bloomer identity. Mallory received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Bachelor of Science in Family Science from the University of Maryland and her Master of Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania. She has presented nationally and internationally on her academic work with the Firefly community. Instagram: @thefireflyjourney (the survey link for sharing your own story is in her bio)Website: couragetogrowcounseling.orgMallory is currently accepting new clients in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, and IndianaMallory's previous episode of Coming Out and Beyond, where she shares her personal story: https://youtu.be/Wn0EWBEsOtwAuthentically Us is our community for women finding their way toward a more honest life. It is a soft place to land, a space for your queerness to bloom, and a room full of people who understand the questions you have not said out loud yet. We would love to welcome you. Come find us at https://community.annemariezanzal.com/

In this Episode, Kelly is joined by writer Gabriel Rotello! He is the author of two books: Sexual Ecology: AIDS and the Destiny of Gay Men and The CBGB Conspiracy. He became the first openly gay op-ed columnist for a major American newspaper and is the founder of Out Week Magazine. He has also written, directed, and produced dozens of TV documentaries for major networks like HBO, Netflix, and the History Channel. Gabriel talks about growing up in Danbury, Connecticut, and traveling into the city with his older brother when he was 13! Even at that age, he knew he wanted to move to New York when he grew up. Kelly asks him what life was like in New York in the 1970s. Gabriel talks about how Manhattan was a playground for young adults in their early 20s. He tells us how cheap his rent was, describes the decay of the Bowery in great detail, and talks about how wonderful it was to play music at CBGB.  Kelly asks Gabriel about CBGB. Gabriel tells us that in the beginning, no one wanted to go there. He describes the "Bowery Bums", the mismanagement of the venue, and its terrible location. He then talks about how it became one of the most famous punk venues in the world.  Gabriel talks a bit about his book: The CBGB Conspiracy. He tells Kelly that he actually did not want to write a book about his time in the 70s at first. With the aids epidemic looming over it, he thought it too depressing. But when inspiration struck, while walking along the street one day, he came up with the idea of creating a murder mystery, with CBGB as the background and weaving in famous people of the era, along with his personal experiences. Kelly asks Gabriel a bit about the process of writing, and Gabriel talks about how he was inspired by a past guest of our show, Jonathan Mahler! He talks about reading Ladies and Gentlemen, The Bronx Is Burning... and being transported back into that time in his life.  Kelly then asks Gabriel what gay life was like back in the day. Gabriel describes the streets of the West Village being filled with shirtless gay men dancing and having the best time on a random Tuesday night. He talks about how there was a feud between the East Village gay community and the West Village gay community. He talks about their differences, what it was like to have one foot in both, and he reflects on how his perception has changed since then.   Gabriel then talks a bit about his partner Hap, who passed during the Aids Epidemic. Gabriel had met Hap when he was studying abroad and just happened to run into each other when he moved to New York. Gabriel talked about how Hap showed him the ropes as a newly out man. He talks about how they dated until Hap's passing. Kelly talks about marching on Washington in support of the movement. Gabriel talks about how it inspired him to start Out Week Magazine, and how he invited outing! But above all else; Gabriel Rotello is a New Yorker! Kelly Kopp's Social Media:@NewYorkCityKopp on all platforms Buy Gabriel's Book! Gabriel's Social Media: @GabeRotello  Jae's Social Media @Studiojae170    Chapters (00:00:00) - New Yorkers: Gabriel Rotello on the Podcast(00:01:57) - Phil Collins on Coming Out in NYC(00:06:02) - Living in the East Village in the 60s(00:09:51) - Punishment for Bowery Bums(00:14:57) - The Talking Heads on Hilly Hill's Death(00:19:50) - Madonna's First Public Gig(00:20:32) - CBGB's Conspiracy is a Novel(00:26:00) - The Making of A Time to Win(00:26:33) - In the Elevator With Steven Spielberg(00:31:42) - Inside The Bowery(00:32:24) - How To Write a Novel(00:33:03) - In the Elevator With Jonathan Harris(00:37:07) - How a dime changed the phone(00:37:24) - Adam Levine on the Gay Scene in New York(00:41:18) - Punk and Disco in the East Village(00:44:13) - In the Elevator With Out Week(00:47:12) - Gabriel on ACT UP and the Gay Community(00:50:54) - What It Means to Be a New Yorker(00:52:47) - How To Find Gabriel Ortello On Social Media

This podcast features the song "How Blessed" (Andrew and MaryBeth Jones) as well as part 1 of the message called "The Truth Has a Way of Coming Out" given by Pastor Stephen Pope from the pulpit of Calvary Baptist Church (Union Grove, NC)

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Briana Smith joins the show to talk about growing up Mormon, getting married at 20 years old, having four kids by the time she was 29 --- and how meeting a woman at a wedding changed everything.Connect with Bri here!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, "Living Free," focusing on being free from shame. We examined the passage, John 8:1-11. The founder of Love & Truth Network, Garry Ingraham, joined us to talk about sexual brokenness, biblical identity, and why real healing requires both obedience to Christ and an honest Christian community. Gary is the author of "Am I Gay? Coming Out of Cultural Christianity and LGBTQ+ Identity Into Authentic Faith in Jesus.” The Pastor of Teaching and Vision at The Sanctuary, Micah Davis, joined us to talk about forgiveness, repentance, and how God meets repeat offenders with grace while calling them into healing and restoration. Micah is the author of “Three Strikes, You’re Forgiven.” You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps:Micah Davis [ 10:20 ]Garry Ingraham [ 29:35 ]Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailJoin Dustin and René as they discuss Exodus 14-18 through the Queer Perspective of COMING OUT!Study along in the "Come, Follow Me" Manual (April 13-19).SHOW NOTES:Scripture Helps: Exodus 14-18Join the conversation by sending your own Queer Perspective on Gospel Topics (or Haikulelujah) to: lovespokenqueer@gmail.comor DM us on Social:Instagram: @lovespokenqueerFacebook: Love Is Spoken Queer

Anne-Marie Zanzal, M.Div. is a coming-out coach, ordained minister, and grief counselor who specializes in supporting individuals—particularly women—navigating later-in-life sexuality, divorce, and identity transitions.A graduate of Yale Divinity School and former hospice chaplain, she blends spiritual care, group coaching, and lived experience to help clients move toward authenticity, self-trust, and connection. Through her coaching programs, community spaces, and the Coming Out & Beyond podcast, Anne-Marie has guided thousands of people in building lives that align with who they truly are.Anne-Marie Zanzal's website: https://annemariezanzal.com/Coming Out & Beyond Podcast: https://annemariezanzal.com/podcastAbout Anne-Marie: https://annemariezanzal.com/about/Eight Things To Consider When Working With Clients Questioning Their SexualityBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.---Thank you for listening!If you want to support the show, I've got three options and every bit helps.$5.00 PayPalhttps://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/NPKS32G8KVSN2$10.00 PayPalhttps://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/495AMDFXQFC3L$15.00 PayPalhttps://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/M7V5RREUKVD8JThank you to our Sponsors: Jane App - use code GUY1MO at https://janesoftware.partnerlinks.io/ngvcwcxqt2jx-4afv8i (https://jane.app/book_a_demo)Rebound - https://hellorebound.com/ttBeducated - Complete the quiz for one month free https://beduc.at/pd2629-traumatherapist

It's the final hours of Pride month! Now is a perfect time to join our Patreon at the $5/month tier or higher and unlock our growing library of full-length ad-free bonus episodes, ad-free weekly episodes, mp3 downloads of all our original songs, exclusive Discord access to hang out with us, and more! Becoming a member is the absolute best way to help keep this little pod that could chugging along. Get an automatic discount on your membership by signing up for an annual subscription.  Welcome back to Lez Hang Out, the podcast that believes all lesbian relationships can be improved through color-coded journaling.  This week, co-hosts Leigh (@lshfoster) and Ellie (@elliebrigida) are joined by two very special guests. First up, we have Rev. Anne-Marie Zanzal (@annemariezanzalcoaching), a LGBTQIA+ coach specializing in helping women who are questioning their sexualities and going through the journey of coming out. Anne-Marie also runs the “Authentically Us Community” for late-in-life lesbians alongside hosting the Coming Out & Beyond Podcast. Next, we are joined by Anna Empey (@anna.empey), a business development consultant and LGBTQ+ coach with 14+ years of experience.  Together in collaboration with lesbian psychologist, Dr. Robin Sesan, Anne-Marie and Anna have created the Healthy Lesbian Relationships course, a lifetime access course that provides pre-recorded video lessons, journaling prompts, a workbook with lesson-specific exercises, and a private online community of lesbian couples to connect with. Whether you are a late-in-life lesbian or a right-on-time lesbian, the Healthy Lesbian Relationships course can help you and your partner to build patterns of positive interaction for lasting intimacy, better understand one another's communication and attachment styles, manage emotional triggers, and master the art of the “do-over” conversation.  We've talked a lot this season about lesbian marriage, and although we pride ourselves in being experts, we thought maybe it was time to bring on some actual, legitimate experts. We chat with Anne-Marie and Anna about the unique challenges that lesbian couples face, that annoying divorce rate statistic that the straights always use against us, the pathologization of “lesbian bed death”, and the casual intimacy of coming home to clean dishes.  If you are questioning your sexuality, the free “Maybe I'm Not Straight” guide is the perfect place to begin your journey. If you're already in a sapphic relationship and looking to make it even better, check out the free guide, “Tips for Strengthening Your Lesbian Relationship”.  Don't forget to show your support for our tiny (and mighty!) podcasting team by shopping small this summer at bit.ly/lezmerch & picking up our original Lez-ssentials songs on Bandcamp.  Give us your own answers to our Q & Gay on Instagram and follow along on Facebook, TikTok, YouTube and BlueSky @lezhangoutpod. Connect with us individually: Ellie Brigida (@elliebrigida). Leigh Holmes Foster (@lshfoster).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Mrs. Pearlmania does a deep dive into the contradiction of the life and career of Ellen Degeneres. A LGBTQ icon who had the courage to speak and come out much earlier than most. She also used her platform to advocate for visibility and many LGBTQ advocacy projects. However there is a dark side that includes countless bullying accusations, and a close friendship with a war criminal. JOIN OUR PATREON COMMUNITY -

From child actor to Disney star to pop icon dubbed "Lesbian Jesus," Hayley Kiyoko built a career creating the representation she never had as a half-Japanese, queer artist. In this episode of She Pivots, Hayley opens up about becoming a community's symbol practically overnight while still figuring herself out, and how she moved from leading with fear to leading with confidence and self-love. She also shares how she found her fiancée, Becca Tilley, and reflects on the decade-long journey that culminated in her Girls Like Girls film and album—a project that started with high school heartbreak twenty years ago. Happy Pride Month, Pivoters! Girls like girls is out NOW. See it in theatres and check out the companion Girls Like Girls album. Chapters: 00:00.240 Welcome to She Pivots 00:39.839 Guest Intro: Hayley Kiyoko 01:55.920 Hayley's Childhood 08:12.105 Early Music Career: Joining Stunners 13:26.210 The Birth of "Girls Like Girls" 18:27.920 20GayTeen: Music and Queer Identity 20:27.837 Music Industry Challenges 28:16.883 Hayley's Personal Identity Journey 34:33.599 The Journey to Film Direction 37:16.857 The Power of Representation on Screen 40:00.669 From Low Point to Launch 41:43.024 Do You Think You'll Pivot Again? 43:25.760 Reflections on Hayley's Journey 44:17.600 Podcast Credits Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a pivot story, leave us a rating (it really helps!), and share this episode with a woman in your life who you think needs a little inspiration. She Pivots is a podcast created by host Emily Tisch Sussman to highlight influential women voices, share stories of bold career moves, and inspire women with interviews about career reinvention and how personal pivots can redefine professional success. Join our Substack community! Subscribe here for exclusive content and to connect with other pivoters: shepivots.substack.com Learn more about the inspiring women in our pivoter community by following us on instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast, and check out our website shepivotspod.com for resources and updates. She Pivots is proud to be an iheart podcast.Support the show: https://www.shepivotsthepodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greetings once again everyone and welcome back to the podcast! This time I have the pleasure of introducing you to Rev. Anne-Marie Zanzal, author, speaker, podcaster and former hospice chaplain! Needless to say, there is much talk around her hospice work and the miracles she witnessed there, BUT, she also discusses the Knicks, starting over in the middle of life...and what it looks like to remain true to oneself, even at the cost of so many doubting your decisions. (being true to yourself is a miracle in itself tbh).  She's funny, fiesty, and here to remind us that we can change our lives and live into even greater beauty!To check out her website, click here!Her Insta, click here!Her podcast, "Coming Out and Beyond," click here!And to check out her book, "Authentic Peace," click here!She's changing lives one conversation at a time...and we need more integrity and authenticity in this world, don'tcha think?PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW MY FRIENDS, IT MAKES ME EVER SO HAPPY!Your bit of beauty is this: and this is really good news! This article, "Mushrooms Used to Clean E. Coli from Rivers and Immediately Implemented in England" reminds us that the fungi underneath our feet are miracles themselves, and we are only just beginning to understand them! Read the article HERE.

Greetings once again everyone and welcome back to the podcast! This time I have the pleasure of introducing you to Rev. Anne-Marie Zanzal, author, speaker, podcaster and former hospice chaplain! Needless to say, there is much talk around her hospice work and the miracles she witnessed there, BUT, she also discusses the Knicks, starting over in the middle of life...and what it looks like to remain true to oneself, even at the cost of so many doubting your decisions. (being true to yourself is a miracle in itself tbh).  She's funny, fiesty, and here to remind us that we can change our lives and live into even greater beauty!To check out her website, click here!Her Insta, click here!Her podcast, "Coming Out and Beyond," click here!And to check out her book, "Authentic Peace," click here!She's changing lives one conversation at a time...and we need more integrity and authenticity in this world, don'tcha think?PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW MY FRIENDS, IT MAKES ME EVER SO HAPPY!Your bit of beauty is this: and this is really good news! This article, "Mushrooms Used to Clean E. Coli from Rivers and Immediately Implemented in England" reminds us that the fungi underneath our feet are miracles themselves, and we are only just beginning to understand them! Read the article HERE.

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Things are strange this 2026 Pride, but also joyous and defiant. Anney rounds up the some of good and bad, and reflects on how coming out has changed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot are digging into the Sound Opinions archives to share some rare tracks recorded in live sessions for past episodes. They'll share songs by Sleater Kinney, Courtney Barnett, Drive-By Truckers and more. The hosts will also review the new album from JPEGMAFIA.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/4frcVZoMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:Courtney Barnett, "Scott Says (Live on Sound Opinions)," Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit, Mom + Pop Music, 2015JPEGMAFIA, "babygirl," Experimental Rap, AWAL, 2026JPEGMAFIA, "The Ghost of Emmett Till," Experimental Rap, AWAL, 2026Mudhoney, "1995 (Live on Sound Opinions)," My Brother the Cow, Reprise, 1995Hüsker Dü, "Diane," Metal Circus, SST, 1983Zola Jesus, "Hunger (Live on Sound Opinions)," Taiga, Mute, 2014Sleater-Kinney, "Get Up (Live on Sound Opinions)," The Hot Rock, Kill Rock Stars, 1999Torres, "Ferris Wheel (Live on Sound Opinions)," Sprinter, Partisan, 2015Hüsker Dü, "Pink Turns to Blue," Zen Arcade, SST, 1984Drive-By Truckers, "What It Means (Live on Sound Opinions)," American Band, ATO, 2016Against Me!, "True Trans Soul Rebel (Live on Sound Opinions)," Transgender Dysphoria Blues, Total Treble, 2014Diana Ross, "I'm Coming Out," Diana, Motown, 1980See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Have you ever heard "planned neglect" anywhere else but Organize 365? Probably not because it's a term I coined to describe what I do to more effectively manage my responsibilities and time. One can't do everything so you must determine what is the highest value you provide to your work, community, or family and implement planned neglect for a certain amount of time to manage it all. I Must Have Mentioned "Planned Neglect" Before I was fairly shocked when I asked AI to give me some feedback based on a few episodes I shared. It explained the "framework" I have put in place. Ha! Much to my surprise because I hadn't realized I offered a framework. I must have talked about it a few times on the podcast. But it wasn't wrong. You need to identify the timeline when you will be using this planned neglect.  Then you should tell your family so they know what's happening when you start to cut corners to free up time for you to better utilize your highest value in this phase of life. Then you need to extend a lot of grace to yourself. It's ok that you have lowered your standards. It doesn't have to be forever just while something else needs more of you.  Then you need to implement these temporary habits.  And understand that this particular shortcut you have used in the past may not help you the same as it has in the past. You may need to figure out a different way to make life easier for a certain amount of time.  So back in the day when the dinosaurs were still roaming around, I identified planned neglect.  I needed a little more time to work on my direct sales business. I thought about what could I neglect to give my attention to focus on my business? So I started with a nanny for 10 hours one day a week.  Once my business grew even more I hired an assistant to help just 5 hours a week.  Then there was the time I realized I was driving 25 hours a week. It was time to outsource laundry. It was beautiful for a while when I would drop off my laundry and pick it up folded and hung. And I have shared a few phases of life when paper plates became the china of choice in the Woodruff household.  Coming Out of "Planned Neglect" Now that the PhD is coming to an end I have really wrestled with what I want to do with that time.  I acknowledge that I will go back to cleaning my house and maintaining my own window boxes. I have really been thinking about the planned neglect I have practiced and it's time to reverse some of those habits. It dawned on me that while I am back to using real plates for lunch and dinner, I will continue to use paper plates and bowls of different sizes for breakfast. Also, I hadn't realized pursuing the PhD meant my health and body would suffer. I hadn't put any thought into my nutrition and I certainly wasn't moving as much as a person should. So now that I am coming out of planned neglect I have started to use some of that time to go to the gym. And I have decided I no longer want to spend that money on the Tovala meals. It was worth the money when I didn't have time to grocery shop or meal prep. But now, I have time to focus on my nutrition so I am not ordering Tovala meals. Who knows, I may utilize them again in a season I need to.  As I come out of planned neglect I am going to take back my body and health. I will also be giving time back to working on Organize 365®. You have already seen a little bit of this as I have eliminated the work products. I am launching my new book "Escaping Quicksand" and will likely write more books. And I am getting ready to focus on The Productive Home CEO and new terminology to go with it being the Household CEO. I also want to explore how to use this new authority in academia to benefit household managers and their systems.  And at home I will be filling in all the blanks in my information management binders from The Paper Solution® and taking one day a month to focus on my CEO position in the Woodruff house.  Planned neglect is simply looking at your tasks, deciding how you can lower your standards of that task and then implementing a new habit for a certain amount of time. Mine was the PhD recently, what is yours? EPISODE RESOURCES: The Sunday Basket® The Paper Solution® Sign Up for the Organize 365® Newsletter