Living Out Loud with Laura

Welcome back to Living Out Loud with Laura! On this podcast, we refuse to treat real people like numbers, and we stand firmly for facts over fear. In this powerhouse studio interview, I am thrilled to sit down with the amazing Quinnie Perez. Quinnie is a proud trans Latina advocate, the daughter of Mexican immigrant farmworkers, and a local candidate running for the Orange County Soil & Water...

In this personal monologue, I'm opening up about what it truly means to live as a "medical zebra." We are diving into the medical school maxim—"When you hear hoofbeats, think horses, not zebras"—and breaking down how this rigid mindset leads to devastating diagnostic delays for the Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and Dysautonomia/POTS communities. From corporate insurance den...

In this episode I talk about belonging and self reflection. I talk about how I had to do some deep self reflection to understand my own biases whether they be conscious or subconscious. So join me in trying to make this world a better place for all to enjoy.  Check out the Living Out Loud with Laura merchandise here .

In this episode I talk about the aftermath of the 2024 election results. I talk about how the election was more about morals than it was about politics.  Check out the Living Out Loud with Laura merchandise here .

In this episode I chat with my friend Robin. We discuss her story and how we met.  Check out the Living Out Loud with Laura merchandise here .

In this episode I chat with Vick. She shares her thoughts and experiences with her first year as a Fierce Trans Woman.  Check out the Living Out Loud with Laura merchandise here .

In this episode I chat with Vick. She shares her thoughts and experiences with her first year as a Fierce Trans Woman.  Check out the Living Out Loud with Laura merchandise here .

In this episode I chat with Douglas Bell the author of Love Cake and Cakewalk. Douglas tackles not only transgender issues but a lot of LGBTQ+ issues from a privileged perspective. He includes the happenings of this modern day world and the struggles of the heart.  Check out his books at  https://www.douglasbellbooks.com/ . Check out the Living Out Loud with Laura merchandise here .

In this episode I chat with Ashe about ableism. As usual we get into just about everything.  Check out the Living Out Loud with Laura merchandise here .

In this episode I chat with my husband about women's rights and domestic violence.  Check out the Living Out Loud with Laura merchandise here .

In this episode I chat with my friend Lisa. We talk about everything and anything. From becoming true allies to being given warning labels.  Check out the Living Out Loud with Laura merchandise here .

In this episode I chat with my husband, Jon, and we share our story of being parents of kids on a competition dance team. We share why parents should always be wary of adults in power positions over your children.  Check out the Living Out Loud with Laura merchandise here .

In this episode I chat with Declan, a transgender man. We discuss his journey of figuring out who he is and taking that leap to be himself later in life. Declan came out as transgender at the age of 59 and explains his experience, worries, troubles, and accomplishments. Declan is part of "Where True Love Is" . Please check out the resources and helpful information.  Check out the Living...

In this episode I chat with Julie about abortion. We discuss how being a Christian does not mean you are anti-abortion. We talk about how the far right are misusing the Bible to control women and their rights. Check out the Living Out Loud with Laura merchandise here .

In this episode I chat with Jen, a mother of a nonbinary teenager and an LGBTQIA+ activist. We talk about Jen's journey through learning her child is nonbinary and also talk about her fight for justice for the LGBTQIA+ community.  Check out the Living Out Loud with Laura merchandise here .

In this episode I chat with Lisa, a wife of a transgender woman. Lisa shares her story of being married to a transgender woman. She explains the steps she went through learning her spouse is transgender and the coming out process. There were many ups and downs through the years but Lisa and Vicki are now living their amazing life fully out and proud.  Check out the Living Out Loud with Laura merch...

In this episode I chat with Holly a mother of a transgender son. We discuss Holly's journey with her son coming out as non-binary and later as transgender. We talk about all of the challenges and the celebrations that come with raising a transgender child. From worrying about them to seeing the transformation into a happy person after they are accepted and present how they truly see them selv...

In this episode I chat with Lisa about my health issues and the journey to find answers. I discuss how it can be tough to find the correct doctor and learn how to be an advocate for myself. Learn that PTSD from decades ago can reappear when the body is being stressed from other medical issues. I also talk about the difficulties of getting to see the correct doctors and the long wait to be seen at...

In this episode I chat with Denise about finding an affirming church. Denise talks about her experiences with different churches and how some of them "Holy Ghosted" her family after finding out her children are part of the LGBTQ+ community.  Check out the Living Out Loud with Laura merchandise here .

We are back after a short break and in this episode I chat with Julie, a Catholic from Texas, who is on a mission to help Catholics become Allies in Action.   Check out the Living Out Loud with Laura merchandise here .

In this episode I chat with Amber again.  This will be the last episode for season 1. I will be taking a break while I tend to my own medical issues. Be back soon.  Check out the Living Out Loud with Laura merchandise here .

In this episode I chat with a friend from Uganda who is a gay man having to seek asylum in Kenya. He and I discuss his family's reaction to being gay and the persecution he endures.  Check out the Living Out Loud with Laura merchandise here .

In this episode I chat with Marci, a transgender woman. We discuss Marci's her life from being bullied when she was a young child and how being gay used to be illegal. Marci discusses how gender identity is not related sexual preference. We find out that we were both at the Florida board of medicine to fight for transgender rights.  Check out the Living Out Loud with Laura merchandise here .

In this episode I was live on YouTube with Vicki to discuss how stories matter and voices matter. Join me on this crossover episode as I share my journey on my deconstruction from "Karening" on Living Out Loud Live with Laura and Vicki, unfiltered and unedited. Please check out our live show every Wednesday at 8 pm on YouTube or Facebook Live.   Check out the Living Out Loud with Laura m...

In this episode I chat with Jon, my amazing husband. Jon joins me to discuss my health issues and the journey into being allies for the LGBTQIA+ community.  Check out the Living Out Loud with Laura merchandise here .