Made It Out
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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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Nov 18, 2025 • 40min
Losing a Friend to Cancer with Tig Notaro
Actor, comedian, writer, and co-host of The Handsome Podcast, Tig Notaro joins Mal this week to talk about the devastating loss of her friend Andrea Gibson, facing her own cancer battle, the grief of losing her mom, at the same time as navigating a breakup. She also offers a glimpse into her new documentary, Come See Me in the Good Light.
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Nov 11, 2025 • 48min
Opening Up
Social media influencer, Victoria Paris, joins Mal this week to talk about taking the leap in her relationship, traveling to find herself, and the uphill battle of finding a therapist who actually gets what being an influencer means.
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Nov 4, 2025 • 46min
Why Art Still Matters
Director in the arts at Stanford University, A-lan Holt joins Mal this week to talk about why art still matters, how culture shapes the way we care for one another, and why creativity remains one of the most powerful tools for change.
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Oct 28, 2025 • 1h 3min
Toxic Relationships with Jade Fox
Content Creator Jade Fox sits down with Mal this week to discuss toxic relationships in the WLW community and how to heal!
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Oct 14, 2025 • 49min
Being Gay on The Green with Tisha Alyn
This week, Mal sits down with professional golfer Tisha Alyn to talk about the double life she lived while competing on the LPGA tour - hiding her sexuality from the sport she loved, her peers, and even her family. Tish opens up about coming out, the challenges of having a mom who wasn’t accepting at first, and how that strained relationship shaped her journey. She also shares how the PGA helped her embrace her identity and how she went on to become a pioneer for queer representation in professional golf.
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Oct 7, 2025 • 44min
Surviving Heartbreak with Maggie Lindemann
Singer-Songwriter Maggie Lindemann joins Mal this week to share her story of growing up in Dallas, being an internet kid, coming out to her family and online, and navigating her first real heartbreak. And, of course, they discuss a love affair with ChatGPT.
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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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