

Made It Out
Made It Out Media
Watch this podcast and our new show 'Out For A Drive' on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@madeitoutWe've made it out of the closet, now it's time to unpack all that comes with finding yourself! Every week, Mal Glowenke, a recovering Texas-raised lesbian, will bring her unfiltered perspective to conversations with other queer people across the country, digging into everything from relationships to religion, sex and culture, and anything that affects or interests the lesbian community.Subscribe to get new episodes every Tuesday!Become a paid subscriber! https://madeitout.supercast.com/Follow and connect with all things @madeitoutpodcast on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.For advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com We want to make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4 Privacy Policy: https://www.studio71.com/terms-and-conditions-use/#Privacy%20Policy
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Sep 30, 2025 • 54min
Relationships Are The Greatest Mirror with Miranda Maday
Miranda Maday, a creator and co-host of Tea Time with Raven and Miranda, dives deep into the complexities of relationships and self-awareness. She reflects on how childhood experiences shape insecurities and boldness. The dialogue touches on the dynamic between overprotective parenting and codependency, revealing how these factors impact self-worth. Miranda shares insights on using relationships as mirrors for personal growth and distinguishing fear from intuition. She emphasizes daily practices that can rebuild self-relationship and highlights coping mechanisms for managing emotional challenges.

Sep 23, 2025 • 54min
Lesbian Representation with Mindy
This week, Mal sits down with artist and host of The Thick podcast - Mindy, who just watched "The L Word" for the first time. Mindy gives us her hot takes on the show, and the two reflect on how sapphic representation has evolved since. This discussion explores where it’s been, where it’s headed, and what still needs to change for queer womxn to feel fully seen.
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Sep 16, 2025 • 1h 9min
The 8 C's of U-Hauling with Rachel Samples
Buckle in for a fun episode!! Comedian Rachel Samples joins Mal to discuss a lesbian rite of passage - U-Hauling. The good, the bad, the expensive. Stay tuned til the end for a preview of our new show, Out For A Drive! And watch more here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgvUyRiamKirTFmk2n8rcVGzKnrnKi3eK&si=NYozrkisEAsJLq_T
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Sep 9, 2025 • 49min
Coming Out to a Persian Family (with Mahtub Zare)
Growing up in a Persian family presents unique challenges around cultural identity and acceptance. Mal's friend Mahtub shares her experience of feeling like an outsider growing up with a single mom in Ohio, not knowing who her father is, and struggling to come out. She reflects on her understanding of sexuality and how the Iranian women's movement affected her coming out journey.
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Sep 2, 2025 • 53min
Sex Work, Empowerment, and Feminism (with Caroline Blaike)
This week, Mal sits down with exotic dancer and ASL interpreter, Caroline Blaike, to discuss her work in nightlife and the complexities of queerness in the industry. The two discuss the concept of "whorephobia" and how they strip the shame out of sex work and its intersection with feminism.
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Aug 26, 2025 • 54min
Surviving with Parvati Shallow
This week, Mal sits down with Survivor legend and recent author Parvati Shallow. We dive into how being born into a commune made her “good at suffering” and how it became her secret weapon in the game of Survivor. Parvati also opens up about her journey of coming out - the fears, freedom, and the joy of choosing authenticity. It’s a conversation about resilience and learning to thrive in the spaces that once tried to confine you.
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Aug 19, 2025 • 57min
Being Queer In A Straight Relationship with Betty Who
Musician Betty Who discusses her experiences of being a bisexual woman married to a cis straight man. Betty opens up about facing biphobia, gender expression, and maintaining her queer identity within a heteronormative relationship. The discussion delves into her upbringing in Australia, navigating her sexuality, and the importance of allowing oneself to grow and change. Settle in for a heartfelt and topical conversation that explores love, acceptance, and identity.
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Aug 12, 2025 • 53min
Anxiety & Intrusive Thoughts with Ashly Burch
Ashly Burch, an accomplished actor, writer, and director known for her roles in Horizon and Life Is Strange, opens up about her mental health struggles with OCD and anxiety. She reflects on childhood challenges and how video games offered solace during tough times. The conversation explores intrusive thoughts, the importance of mindfulness, and coping strategies like therapy. Ashly also shares insights on managing relationships affected by anxiety and the vital role of community support in navigating mental health.

Aug 5, 2025 • 47min
Coming Out After Divorce with Zoe Lister-Jones
Actor, Writer and Director Zoe Lister-Jones (New Girl, Life In Pieces, Whitney) joins Mal on the couch this week to share her coming out story - from growing up in Brooklyn with two artist parents, to getting married in her early 20's, exploring polyamory and coming out as queer during COVID.
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Jul 29, 2025 • 44min
LGBTQ Dating: Label Fatigue and Fluid Attraction with Sarah Lugor
Musician and Content Creator Sarah Lugor joins Mal to chat about queer dating and discuss Hinge's 2025 LGBTQIA+ D.A.T.E. Report findings. The two discuss the growing wave of label fatigue that today's daters feel and how gen-z is pushing back on defining their sexuality in fixed terms. #HingePartner
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