Coming Out Late

Robin shares a beautiful reminder that good things are possible and your life will work out no matter when you decide to come out…In this episode, you will learn…Reflecting on three years post coming out, post moving out, post freaking outEncouragement to feel all your feelings and do the work vs. push emotions downUnderstanding it all works out and that how it works out looks different for everyoneDetails about Julia Ruiz Hoffman’s Bloomer’s Society and coaching services Links to resources:If you've been enjoying my podcast, won't you please consider supporting my podcast efforts by 'buying me a coffee' as a sign of appreciation? Any and all caffeine donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!! Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglassRobin coaches women coming out late in life in small group sessions AND 1:1. Email her to book your first session: Comingoutlater@gmail.com.Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late Community at: www.facebook.com/groups/comingoutlatecommunity/Want to come to a WOMEN LOVING WOMEN support group? Email me "WLW" to: Comingoutlater@gmail.com and I will send you the Zoom ID & PW / Link.I mentioned and highly recommend Julia Ruiz Hoffman, MA, MFT, Counselor and Coach for women coming out later in life. Julia specializes in sexual awareness, divorce guidance & co-parenting coaching, issues with young children and straight spouse support. Julia and her new website can be found at: www.bloomerssociety.com

Robin addresses a recent post about fears surrounding being married and questioning your sexuality and why open lines of communication, honesty, and courage are key to exploring who you are…In this episode, you will learn…Coming out doesn’t mean everything about your life must change instantlyRemember you can be courageous or you can be comfortable—you can’t be bothFear is a killer: Ask for time, communication, and soul searchingDon’t stay for the wrong reasons and don’t leave for the wrong reasonsThe importance of listening to your body and understanding we can’t be afraid of what we don’t knowAdvice to find a therapist and to be fully transparent and trust they can help youAll relationships require nurturing—don’t settle for something unfulfillingIt takes courage as well as permission to find out who you are Links to resources:If you weren't able to attend the Women Loving Women Speaker Summit? You can purchase a copy of the audio recording for $27 by emailing Robin the word "AUDIO" to Comingoutlater@gmail.com.If you've been enjoying my podcast, won't you please consider supporting my podcast efforts by 'buying me a coffee' as a sign of appreciation? Any and all caffeine donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!! Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglassRobin coaches women coming out late in life in small group sessions AND 1:1. Email her to book your first session: Comingoutlater@gmail.com.Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late Community at: www.facebook.com/groups/comingoutlatecommunity/Want to come to a WOMEN LOVING WOMEN support group? Email me "WLW" to: Comingoutlater@gmail.com and I will send you the Zoom ID & PW / Link.I mentioned and highly recommend a superb queer coach and counselor - Samantha Fox:Website: https://www.curiousquestioningandcomingout.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lesbiancuriositycoachInsta: https://www.instagram.com/curiousquestioningcomingout/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugZWOUuPKEtdXQndioSbYQ

Robin explores the idea of change and what change means for us on our coming out journey. She talks about social conditioning as it relates to how we formed our roles in life and how we have lived our whole lives under social conditioning. Robin asks the question — how do we go about living our lives now, and how do we embrace change? She also shares some quotes about change, growth, life, and strength.In this episode, you will learn…About the value of joining Robin's Women Loving Women and Women Helping Women weekly support groups on zoom.Ways to purchase the recording of the Women Loving Women summit held on March 30, in case you missed it.Staying in a space that is safe, familiar, and comfortable is not necessarily 'living'.Learning to come out of your comfort zone and embrace change.Living life as an adventure and being true to yourself, so you can thrive, not just survive.The need to address and expose homophobia, social conditioning, and heteronormativity if we want to see less of it.Personal growth is not a matter of learning new information but of unlearning old limits.Change is inevitable, but there are also opportunities for growth and progress.   Links to resources:Weren't able to attend the Women Loving Women Speaker Summit? You can purchase a copy of the audio recording for $27 by emailing Robin the word "AUDIO" to Comingoutlater@gmail.com. If you've been enjoying my podcast, won't you please consider supporting my podcast efforts by 'buying me a coffee' as a sign of appreciation? Any and all caffeine donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!! Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglassRobin coaches women coming out late in life in small group sessions AND 1:1. Email her to book your first session: Comingoutlater@gmail.com.Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late Community at: www.facebook.com/groups/comingoutlatecommunity/Want to come to a WOMEN LOVING WOMEN support group? Email me "WLW" to: Comingoutlater@gmail.com and I will send you the Zoom ID & PW / Link.

Holly and JJ, transgender and the challenges of navigating relationships and gender reassignment. The importance of a supportive environment for transgender children. Understanding terms that represent gender identity. Holly's experience of coming out as transgender at age 50. Encouragement to be open to possibilities when it comes to sexuality. The joy of transitioning and being accepted. Advice for coming out: embrace your authentic self. Importance of medical support for transition journey.

Robin addresses the common confusion many feel after coming out late and reminds us why it’s never too late to live a life full of love, authenticity, and support…In this episode, you will learn…Encouragement to attend the Women Loving Women weekly meetings and upcoming Speaker Summit on March 30thComing out late doesn’t negate your previous heteronormative life or relationshipsRecognizing what it’s like having a supportive spouse you don’t want to hurtWe’re not on this earth to be mediocre; we’re meant to have adventures and love our lives and love ourselvesUnderstanding what other people think and feel about us in none of our businessPut yourself first and know your family can be configured however you want itSuggestions for getting help via support groups and therapists or coachesComing out late isn’t wrong; you’re going to feel pain and guilt so make your apologies and move onLinks to resources:Register to attend the Women Loving Women Speaker Summit on March 30th. FIVE LGBTQ+ Coaches and Counselors will be speaking with us about all-things coming out and being gay and how to handle the stress and anxiety of it all! Can't attend? You can reserve a copy of the audio recording for $27 by emailing Robin the word "AUDIO" to Comingoutlater@gmail.com. If you CAN attend, here is the Link to Register: https://calendly.com/womenlovingwomen/women-loving-women-speaker-summitI have recently set-up a "Buy Me A Coffee" account to help me defray the costs of producing my "Coming Out Late" podcast! If you've been enjoying my podcast, won't you please consider 'buying me a coffee' as a sign of appreciation? Any and all caffeine donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglassRobin coaches women coming out late in life in small group sessions AND 1:1. Email her to book your first session: Comingoutlater@gmail.com.Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late Community at: www.facebook.com/groups/comingoutlatecommunity/Want to come to a WOMEN LOVING WOMEN support group? Email me "WLW" to: Comingoutlater@gmail.com and I will send you the Zoom ID & PW / Link.

Sexuality Coach and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Samantha Fox speaks with Robin about her coming out late journey, helpful advice for managing family challenges after coming out, and why it’s okay to be curious about your sexuality.In this episode, you will learn…Samantha’s experience of coming out late at the age of 32 in 2002How 9/11 prepared Samantha for her coming out late catalystBeing in the best place you can ever be while being in the worst place you can beAdvice for managing emotions and relationships when you don’t get to see your kids every day after coming outLife after divorce: Going back to school, finding her tribe, and dating challengesHow shared experiences can help you feel less threatenedAddressing the shame, guilt, and anxiety of coming out lateHow curiosity can help break the chains of compulsory heterosexualityRecognizing we are born with seven core emotions, including sexual excitementLetting yourself be curious and understanding every journey is differentDetails about Samantha’s coaching programs Connect with my Guest, Samantha Fox:Website: https://www.curiousquestioningandcomingout.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lesbiancuriositycoachInsta: https://www.instagram.com/curiousquestioningcomingout/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugZWOUuPKEtdXQndioSbYQLinks to resources:Register to attend the Women Loving Women Speaker Summit on March 30th. FIVE LGBTQ+ Coaches and Counselors will be speaking with us about all-things coming out and being gay and how to handle the stress and anxiety of it all! Can't attend? You can reserve a copy of the audio recording for $27 by emailing Robin the word "AUDIO" to Comingoutlater@gmail.com. If you CAN attend, here is the Link to Register: https://calendly.com/womenlovingwomen/women-loving-women-speaker-summitI have recently set-up a "Buy Me A Coffee" account to help me defray the costs of producing my "Coming Out Late" podcast! If you've been enjoying my podcast, won't you please consider 'buying me a coffee' as a sign of appreciation? Any and all caffeine donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglassRobin coaches women coming out late in life in small group sessions AND 1:1. Email her to book your first session: Comingoutlater@gmail.com.Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late Community at: www.facebook.com/groups/comingoutlatecommunity/Want to come to a WOMEN LOVING WOMEN support group? Email me "WLW" to: Comingoutlater@gmail.com and I will send you the Zoom ID & PW / Link.

Life coach Sarah Ott joins Robin to shed light on her own coming out late experience and why she believes in the power of authenticity and being the best version of yourself.In this episode, you will learn…How Sarah grew up feeling like she just always felt differentFollowing the path she thought she should but still feeling unfulfilledDeconstructing her religious programming and connecting the dots about her sexualityShifting from couples therapy to individual therapy to coming outWhy it’s so important to listen to your body and stop ignoring what you feelHow Sarah is the best version of herself now, even after she finally brokeLetting fear go and the difference between surviving and thrivingSarah’s experience of keeping her divorce separate from her sexualitySarah’s current relationship status and what led her to start a coaching businessThe power of being aligned to fulfill our purpose in authenticityLinks to resources:Sarah Ott - Email: sarah@sarahottcoaching.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/sarahottcoachingInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/sarahottcoaching/Website: sarahottcoaching.comI have recently set-up a "Buy Me A Coffee" account to help me defray the costs of producing my "Coming Out Late" podcast! If you've been enjoying my podcast, won't you please consider 'buying me a coffee' as a sign of appreciation? Any and all caffeine donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglassRobin coaches women coming out late in life in small group sessions AND 1:1. Email her to book your first session: Comingoutlater@gmail.com.Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late Community at: www.facebook.com/groups/comingoutlatecommunity/Want to come to a WOMEN LOVING WOMEN support group? Email me "WLW" to: Comingoutlater@gmail.com and I will send you the Zoom ID & PW / Link.

Happy Birthday to Women Loving Women! Robin shares exciting news about the upcoming Speaker Summit, opportunities to be a guest on the Coming Out Late podcast, and helpful advice for online dating and long distance relationships.In this episode, you will learn…Happy 1 Year to Women Loving Women!Top 3% news and request for podcast sponsors, logos, and branding ideasDetails about the Women Loving Women Speaker SummitAddressing internalized homophobia and how it impacted Robin’s lifeUpcoming podcast topics and call for parents willing to have their children on the showRed flags of online dating apps and how to avoid scammersQuestions about long distance relationships and advice for managing them  Links to resources:I have recently set-up a "Buy Me A Coffee" account to help me defray the costs of producing my "Coming Out Late" podcast! If you've been enjoying my podcast, won't you please consider 'buying me a coffee' as a sign of appreciation? Any and all caffeine donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglassRobin coaches women coming out late in life in small group sessions AND 1:1. Email her to book your first session: Comingoutlater@gmail.com.Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late Community at: www.facebook.com/groups/comingoutlatecommunity/Want to come to a WOMEN LOVING WOMEN support group? Email me "WLW" to: Comingoutlater@gmail.com and I will send you the Zoom ID & PW / Link.Want to book a 1:1 Mentoring Session with me about anything and everything related to Coming Out Late? Send me an email with the word: HELP and we'll schedule you in immediately!!

Robin talks with late bloomer Dawn Noble about the influence of her religious upbringing, how she finally embraced who she really is and the loving relationship she’s found now, and details about her work helping other couples connect with PACT therapy.In this episode, you will learn…How being raised with 12 siblings in a Latter Day Saints home impacted herHow Purity culture taught her to keep her cards to herself about being gayConfessing her first gay experience and then abstaining from women for 10 yearsWhat led Dawn to eventually pursue the life she wanted for herselfRushing into her first gay marriage and balancing joy and griefSetting boundaries, shifting into a new relationship and healing her inner childRemembering you don’t have the power to change anybody but yourselfHow PACT therapy differs from other forms of therapyUnderstanding relationships require agreements that allow you to connect, disconnect, and repair so resentment doesn’t stayRecognizing your partner’s triggers: the bigger the response, the older the wound   Links to resources:Dawn Noble Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/Dawnanoble/Click here to book a FREE 15-minute Consultation with Dawn: https://app.squarespacescheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=24623606I have recently set-up a "Buy Me A Coffee" account to help me defray the costs of producing my "Coming Out Late" podcast! If you've been enjoying my podcast, won't you please consider 'buying me a coffee' as a sign of appreciation? Any and all caffeine donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglassRobin coaches women coming out late in life in small group sessions AND 1:1. Email her to book your first session: Comingoutlater@gmail.com.Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late Community at: www.facebook.com/groups/comingoutlatecommunity/Want to come to a WOMEN LOVING WOMEN support group? Email me "WLW" to: Comingoutlater@gmail.com and I will send you the Zoom ID & PW / Link.Want to book a 1:1 Mentoring Session with me about anything and everything related to Coming Out Late? Send me an email with the word: HELP and we'll schedule you in immediately!!

Robin welcomes late bloomer Kristie Brassard to share her exploration of being gay, coming out late, and living a life of authentic love.In this episode, you will learn…Kristie’s experience of growing up with a lack of representationRecognizing the complicated programming of what we think we should want in lifeKristie’s research phase of being gay and coming out to her therapistAcknowledging the support and guilt Kristie felt during her separationMental gymnastics of coming out and why you should grieve your past lifeUnderstanding your transformation will have pain, but beautiful things can come from itGive yourself permission to feel your feelings and honor themHow moving through discomfort led Kristie to the genuine, authentic life she has nowReminder that you’re never too old and it’s never too lateLinks to resources:Kristie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lateinlifeguide/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelateinlifeguideWebsite: https://lateinlifeguide.com/I have recently set-up a "Buy Me A Coffee" account to help me defray the costs of producing my "Coming Out Late" podcast! If you've been enjoying my podcast, won't you please consider 'buying me a coffee' as a sign of appreciation? Any and all caffeine donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglassRobin coaches women coming out late in life in small group sessions AND 1:1. Email her to book your first session: Comingoutlater@gmail.com.Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late Community at: www.facebook.com/groups/comingoutlatecommunity/Want to come to a WOMEN LOVING WOMEN support group? Email me "WLW" to: Comingoutlater@gmail.com and I will send you the Zoom ID & PW / Link.Julia Ruiz Hoffman, Founder of Bloomers Society, a safe community to gather and meet other women who are also coming out later in life: https://www.bloomerssociety.comMelisa and Alli of The Lesbian Chronicles Podcast found wherever you listen to podcasts!Want to book a 1:1 Mentoring Session with me about anything and everything related to Coming Out Late? Send me an email with the word: HELP and we'll schedule you in immediately!!