Coming Out Late

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In this episode, Robin discusses the recent interview Rachel Maddow did on MSNBC with Bishop Mariann Budde. Bishop Budde spoke directly to Trump and Vance, during the National Prayer Service, about showing mercy for the vulnerable people targeted by his policies and Executive Orders. You will learn about… The key principles of Bishop Budde’s plea aimed at Donald Trump.  What is moral leadership?  ...

MONDAY WAS THE PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION - HERE'S WHAT I'M THINKING: It's going to be a looooong, hard four years. But? We've all done hard things, for a loooong time. We've got this! Don't allow the current political climate deluge your future.  Build your queer community and go where the good feelings and support are. Detach from all the external negativity and focu...

In this episode, Robin shares different responses of people reflecting on the past year and the power of embracing the changes you experience! In this episode, you will learn about… Exciting updates about the upcoming year for the Coming Out Late Community in Facebook.  Finding the light at the end of the tunnel if you’re in the messy middle.  Reflecting on the most significant difference in your...

HERE ARE SOME THINGS I LEARNED: I learned to take as much time as I need when making a decision, (like choosing my word for the year), that greatly impacts my self-esteem, my serenity and my self-compassion. I learned to pay attention throughout my day, to WHAT messages my body is whispering, (and sometimes screaming), to me; AND pay attention to how my disposition is showing up - and HONOR &...

In this episode, Robin wishes you a Happy Queer Year and invites us to ponder what WE want our own new year to look like for 2025. In this episode, you will discover… “What the new year brings to you will depend a great deal on what you bring to the new year,” by Vern McLellan.  If we bring or allow dysfunction into a relationship or a situation, then that's exactly what we're going to g...

In this episode, Robin shares with us some examples of the types of comments we could possibly and most likely WILL receive as we slowly OR quickly come out to people all around us. Knowing what questions *may* be asked during your coming out process is half the battle - at least that way you can prepare for them, right?  Robin also shares with us some possible retorts to these questions, and mayb...

In this episode, Robin invites Chris back to chat with her about Dating and relationships - specifically about red flags and deal breakers. In this episode, you will learn… What are red flags? Are red flags different in ‘dating’ scenarios versus relationships? What are deal breakers? Are deal breakers different from red flags? Why are red flags and deal breakers important? What are examples of red...

In this episode, Robin invites Chris back to chat with her about the “C”-word - compassion! Discover why compassion practices are so important, how we can do them virtually anywhere, and why do we need them? In this episode, you will learn… What compassion is and how is it different from empathy? Why is compassion important and how is compassion related to our coming out late process? What does ‘d...

In today’s episode of the Coming Out Late podcast, Robin discusses the topics of fear and confusion as they relate to the coming out late process. Robin explains, “...fear and confusion have been pervasively popping-up in a variety of forums where people gather for support and conversation regarding their coming out late journey’s. We need to have open and honest conversations about the common fea...

Robin responds to comments, questions and topics from different social media outlets that address coming out late; and she shares her personal perspective about common issues. In this episode, you will learn… You win some, you lose some—acknowledging relationships may change after coming out. Remember—it’s not about sexuality, it’s about toxicity and toxic people don’t need to be in your life. Gir...

The holidays are upon us and we have only been ‘out’ for a short while; or maybe we haven’t quite come out to everyone yet; or maybe our soon-to-be-ex ‘outed’ you to his entire family. In this episode Robin and Chris talk about the upcoming holidays and how we plan ahead, prepare for and protect ourselves from some seriously uncomfortable holiday experiences. Keys to successful holidays: transpare...

In this episode Robin shares with you a ‘coming out late’ story submitted by one of her podcast listeners. Now 60-years young, this former Evangelical preacher shares their coming out late journey in her own words.   Wanna support your “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider buying Robin a “virtual” coffee as a sign of your appreciation. Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDoug...

In this Part 2 episode of the Coming Out Late podcast, Robin continues her conversation with Samantha Fox, talking about sex and relationships as it pertains to our ever-growing community of newly-out, not-straight queer folx.  In this episode you will hear Robin and Samantha discuss . . .  A very big part of our coming out process IS awakening to our own sexual desires, our sex drive and defining...

In this episode of the Coming Out Late podcast, Robin invites back to the podcast Samantha Fox, to talk about sex and relationships as it pertains to our ever-growing community of newly-out, not-straight queer folx.  In this episode you will hear Robin and Samantha discuss . . .  The coming out late journey is fraught with potholes, messy-middles, and a multitude of emotions. But, what about what...

In this Part 2 episode Robin continues the conversation with Chris of “The ABC’s of Coming Out Late” and covers the letter “B”. She and her partner Chris discuss the importance of this life skill, how we should use this life skill and gives real-life examples of this “B”-word in action!  Today, you’ll hear Robin cover things like: Setting boundaries is not easy because it can often feel very uncom...

In this Part 1 episode Robin continues the theme of “The ABC’s of Coming Out Late” and covers the letter “B”. She and her partner Chris discuss the importance of this life skill, how we should use this life skill and give real-life examples of this “B”-word in action!  Today, you’ll hear Robin & Chris cover things like: What is a boundary and what are they so important? What are the three diff...

This week in the Coming Out Late podcast, Robin & Chris finish up their conversation about “Acceptance” and the relevance it has to our coming out late journey. Stay tuned for future episodes in “The ABC’s of Coming Out Late” series where Robin will pick up with, “B” is for _______. Any guesses?  Today, you’ll hear Robin & Chris discuss: The power of cultural conditioning; AND, we do not h...

In this Part 1 episode of the Coming Out Late podcast, Robin boldly opens with the first of a series she’s calling, “The ABC’s of Coming Out Late”. As we all know, coming out late is not for the faint of heart, so this week Robin begins the ABC’s of Coming Out Late with the letter “A”, standing for, well, you’ll have to listen to the episode to find out. Robin and Chris talk about what “A” is, why...

In this Part 2 episode of the Coming Out Late podcast, you’ll hear Robin & Chris continue their conversation with nearly all who attended the Coming Out Late Retreat to Portland, OR last month. You’ll hear firsthand the life-changing effects that this retreat had on everyone who attended.  Today, you’ll hear more stories and awakenings from the retreat attendees reflecting-on and discussing th...

In this episode of the Coming Out Late podcast, you’ll hear Robin & Chris facilitate a virtual discussion with nearly all who attended the Coming Out Late Retreat to Portland, OR last month. You’ll hear firsthand the life-changing effects that this retreat had on its attendees.  Today, you’ll hear retreat attendees reflecting-on and discussing the following: How ‘connection’ and ‘community’ pl...

Some of us went a lifetime having ‘no clue’ we were attracted to women until much later in life. Others, on the other hand, always knew they ‘liked girls’, but stuffed it down, way down. Internal homophobia, deep-seeded homophobic denial, and compulsory-heteronormativity all played a huge role in delaying, and denying, our journey to discovering and embracing our true selves. One thing we late-blo...

In this episode of the Coming Out Late podcast, you’ll hear Robin re-gather with the over dozen late bloomers who joined her in Philadelphia, PA for the second Coming Out Late retreat of 2024.  Today, you’ll hear retreat attendees discussing their retreat experiences firsthand, like: What is the #1 feeling that every retreat attendee says they walk away with?  How, (if at all), did they feel diffe...