Lesbian Chronicles: Coming Out Later in Life

NeuroQueer coach Pasha Marlowe, MFT joins us this week to discuss the link between neurodiversity people and coming out later in life. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support .

Alli and Melisa catch up on life and reflect on how the fear of being alone can feel so heavy. Also, the time that Melisa bought a woman red roses for Valentine's Day only to learn that woman found red roses totally lame. Cool. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support .

Our friend Ietta joins us this week to talk Ghost Hunting, Marathon Running and her quest to find the right woman -- or not because Ietta is perfectly good going it alone! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support .

This week we are joined by Zeno! He shares his experience as a trans man and his evolving perspective on gender and sexuality. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support .

This week, we drop the coming out talk in favor of some financial advice. Alli shares her real estate investing knowledge and some tips to get you started on your own. (The mortgage lender mentioned in this episode is Carol Lynn Upshaw with Hyperion Mortgage) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support .

This week we're joined by Aly to discuss how she and her husband are navigating the messy middle and how perimenopause played a role in her coming out. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support .

Melisa and Alli share advice from listeners on what they wish they could tell their past self prior to coming out. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support .

We're kicking off 2023 with some advice from Mental and Physical Health Coach, Jaime Filer! Hear how your mental health plays into your physical health and how Jaime's move to U-Haul was a logistical decision. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support .

Dr. Jaime Blandino joins Alli to kick off 2023 -- chatting about how the New Year brings new opprotunities! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support .

Melisa is solo this week -- sharing stories of how people plan to spend the holdays and also taking space for those who might be alone this season. If you're feeling really down and need someone to talk to, contact the Suicide and Crisis Hotline by calling or texting 988. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/suppo...

Alli and Melisa revisit the topic of love bombing -- how do you know if it's manipulative or you're just falling in love? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support .

Julia from Bloomer's Society is back and we're diving deep into the sex talk!! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support .

Do relationships -- gay or straight -- truly have longevity? Melisa and Alli talk about the hardships couples face and how hard it is to commit to forever -- especially later in life. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support .

We branch off our conversation from last week about coming out to teenagers and why it's harder than coming out to the little ones. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support .

Nikki shares her coming out story and how she told her teenage daughters about her newfound sexuality. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support .

This week we chat with scholar, author, and activist Andrea L. Pino-Silva about her work to spread awareness about global gender based violence, working with The Curve Foundation and her own coming out journey as the daughter of Cuban refugees. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support .

Coming out later often brings on the feeling of imposter syndrome, like we are somehow going to be found as a fraud in the LGBTQ community. Melisa and Alli discuss how they've felt this and how to overcome it. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support .

Part three with Julia where we talk more about helping straight men through the process of their wife's coming out -- and balancing relationships with your biological kids and step-kids. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support .

This week we have Part 2 with Julia from Bloomer's Society where she shares what it was like to tell her children about her divorce, and also that she's gay. (Spoiler Alert: One kid threw up a rainbow) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support .

A long awaited episode, we are joined by Julia Hoffman from Bloomers Society. She talks about her own coming out and how she started her own community to bring late in life lesbians together! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support .

Part 2 with Oya from the band Fruit For All! She talks more about coming out to her Turkish family and what the future may look like! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support .

Our friend Oya joins us to talk about her band Fruit For All and their upcoming gig in Atlanta, along with the beginning of her coming out story which began after she moved to the US from Turkey! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support .

When is the right time to introduce your kids to someone you're dating? Alli and Melisa share their experiences -- and how the end of some of their relationships has impacted their children. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support .

This week we had the opportunity to chat with Lindsay, an artist and musician from San Diego. She shares the highs and lows of her coming out story -- along with details on embryo donation -- the method she and her wife used to get pregnant with their daughter! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support .

Not gonna lie, this episode is a bit of a downer. Alli and Melisa catch up on what's been going on in their lives -- including Melisa's trip to Croatia and Alli sending her first born off to college in NYC! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support .