Made It Out

Mal's good friend Prisma shares her journey of growing up in a small Kansas town, reflecting on the cultural attitudes and personal experiences that shaped her identity. She looks back on the experience of being caught talking to a girl when she was a teenager which led to being taken to therapy and to meet with a priest, and how that impacted her coming out timeline. After hiding her romantic rel...

With another year coming to a close, let's look back on the passage of time with actor, comedian, podcast host Cameron Esposito! Mal and Cameron examine the different experiences that come with being in your 20s, 30s, and 40s, and some of their concerns around aging. They also dive into some of their fears, and how friendships and family relationships shift over time, as well as how queerness impa...

This week, Mal and the incredible K.Flay discuss their relationships with alcohol and how it's viewed in society and in their own perception. K.Flay shares her life story and the impact that the loss of her father had on her and her career, and the challenges of "rawdogging" grief without the use of any substances. The two discuss the hearing loss that K.Flay recently experienced and how her sobri...

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NEW SHOWS FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY!!! To watch the rest, and many more, join our subscriber community: https://madeitout.supercast.com/ What's included in your subscription: Subscriber-Only Series Episodes Get exclusive access to TWO 30-minute episodes each month from one of Made It Out Media's exciting & fun NEW series: Lesbian Sex 102 with Mal Glowenke & Jordin Shives  Friends with NO Benefits with...

You might remember Stacy from Season 5 of Netflix's "Love is Blind", but today she joins us to discuss the aftermath of the show including her public coming out and queer relationship. She discusses her challenges with labels, the term "queer" and early signs that she might have been interested in women. Thank you to this episode's sponsors! • OSEA: Get 10% off your first order sitewide with code ...

This week's episode with The Lesbian of the Year, Leandra Earl of The Beaches centers around break ups and heartbreak. Leandra shares her story of getting out of a complicated relationship and how she has coped with the breakup while on the road. Follow our guest at @leandraearl Listen to The Beaches: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6ws5XBA70XgeBpnLZhQBoy?si=g4FkH_nUQryU3j5bZux8_A Follow the podca...

To celebrate Made It Out's one-year anniversary, we are doing something a little different today! Mal and good friend Ali play a new queer get-to-know-you card game - Just a "Phase". Mal and Ali take turn answering questions about their life, their coming out, sex and relationships, and so much more! Thank you to this episode's sponsor! SQUARESPACE: Head to https://www.squarespace.com/MADE to save...

Actor Devery Jacobs shares her experiences as a queer Mohawk woman, navigating the intersection of her cultural identity and sexual orientation. She discusses the challenges and complexities of being LGBTQ+ within Indigenous communities, including historical and contemporary cultural norms, family acceptance, and spiritual beliefs. Follow our guest @deveryjacobs and watch Reservation Dogs on FX/Hu...

Comedian and Podcast Host Ashley Gavin joins Mal to discuss gender norms in a same-sex relationship, the 'second adolescence' experienced after coming out, toxic masculinity in the lesbian community, and breaking stereotypes.  Thank you to this episode's sponsor! SQUARESPACE: Head to https://www.squarespace.com/MADE to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MADE Please...

Well well welllllll if it isn’t two time gold medalist, USWNT icon, best defender of our lifetime, Olympic athlete, broadcast journalist and mom of two, ALI KRIEGER on the pod this week!! We are so honored to close out our voter education series in collaboration with LPAC, To The Polls, with this treat of an episode.  Ali discusses her coming out after falling in love with a player on her team, th...

The 5th episode of our voter education series - Made It Out (to the polls) takes a deep dive into how the radical right-wing has used the bible and weaponized it against the LGBTQ community and to pass regressive laws. Organizer from Houston, Lauren Ashley Simmons discusses, the various anti-LGBTQ laws being passed around the country, including book bans, gender-affirming care bans and bathroom ba...

Mal is joined by her (fast) friend Talin to discuss their experiences dating people who are not out to their families. This episode is a fiery mix of fun, heart, and sexy!! Thank you to this episode's sponsors! Squarespace: Head to https://www.squarespace.com/MADE to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MADE. OSEA: Head to https://www.oseamalibu.com and use code MADE ...

Join Minnesota State Senator Erin Maye Quade for the 4th episode of our voter education series - Made It Out (to the polls)! This episode's discussion centers around reproductive healthcare with a focus on IVF - and understanding why it's at risk today. Senator Quade explains the Alabama court ruling that has had ripples across the country. This conversation also addresses gender affirming care ba...

Victoria Williams joins Mal this week to discuss various aspects of merging lives with a partner: from figuring out finances, homeownership, overcoming background & cultural differences and debating whether the dog should or should not be allowed to sleep in the bed... (the only correct answer here is NO!)  Follow our guest @vickto_willy and follow the podcast @madeitoutpodcast! Shop our MERCH! ht...

On the 3rd episode of Made It Out (to the polls), Mal sits down with Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin to discuss her incredible work for LGBTQ rights, specifically The Respect For Marriage Act. This episode explains the history of same-sex marriage as well as the threats posed to Obergefell by the current makeup of the Supreme Court and another Trump presidency - it also includes many fun cameos to...

The episode you've all been DMing us for! This week we've got an expert in the house: none other than sex therapist Casey Tanner, MA, LCPC, CST. Casey answers some of our most frequently asked questions, including: - Is Lesbian Bed Death real or a myth? - How can a couple get out of a sex rut? - Should my partner and I schedule sex? - How do we compromise in a relationship where partners have vast...

This is the 2nd episode of our voter education series for queer women: Made It Out (to the polls), in collaboration with LPAC. This episode, Texas State Senator Molly Cook and our host Mal share their personal stories of getting abortions in Texas, the stigmas and misconceptions that came with it, and discuss the status of abortion laws today. Senator Cook explains the Roe V. Wade case and why it...

Welcome to our voter education series for queer women: Made It Out (to the polls), in collaboration with LPAC. This limited series will air on Thursdays for 4 weeks, but we wanted to share an episode on our regular Tuesday slot to show you what it's about. This episode, Vermont State Representative Becca Balint discusses Project 2025 - she explains what it is, how real of a threat it is to the LGB...

Sisters Cristal and Alisa Ramirez of 'The Aces' share their experiences growing up in a Mormon family, their struggles with religion and queerness, and their journeys to self-acceptance. They discuss challenging traditional Mormon expectations, rebelling against societal norms, and how music has always been their North Star. The conversation also covers their relationship, changes in faith, and th...

This week, Jenna shares her journey of overcoming addiction to adderall and cocaine in her early 20s. She opens up about her rehab experience: a life-changing time where she learned about herself and formed really meaningful connections, and how she learned to find dopamine in healthy ways. Jenna talks about the challenges of managing social events centered around alcohol and drugs, especially aft...

This week's episode is special for many reasons - watch until the end for a big announcement! Janelle shares her personal journey battling cancer in her early 20s and how it impacted her life: from coming out to finding a greater purpose. Janelle discusses the stages of fighting for her life, occasionally letting in her "darkness", and how her wife's love helped her overcome the toughest battle. T...

Comedian Gracin and Mal share their experiences with having an Anxious Attachment style: the roots, the tendencies, how it impacts their relationships, and their journey to healing! We also discuss important matters like Julia Fox's coming out, dream jobs at Macy's, and ugly criers.  Follow our guest @emgracedawg, follow the podcast at @madeitoutpodcast and follow mal @malglowenke Please don't for...

Have you always wanted to take a gender studies class but didn’t want to pay that pesky tuition? You’re in luck! This week, Professor Fightmaster is going to discuss the true meaning of masculinity and femininity, society’s construct of gender, the impact of the male gaze, toxic masculinity and gender fluidity. More importantly, this episode answers burning questions like how do we unlearn the nor...

FULL EPISODE: Christina joins Mal this week to share her journey of coming out to her traditional Indian family and the journey that led her to her beautiful wedding in Italy. From experiencing homophobia while ring shopping, to proposing to her girlfriend on the cliffs of Santorini, this episode hits a lot of highs and lows! Christina discusses the cultural expectations she faced at home, her par...