Coming Out Late

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.Support the show

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.Support the show

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.Support the show

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!!Support the show

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!!Support the show

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!!Support the show

Late bloomer Kathy Kiger joins Robin and shares her incredible story of coming out late, how her family reacted, and what her life is like one year later.In this episode, you will learn…Kathy’s religious upbringing and when the gay started to creep upAvoiding her inner voice and what it was like raising 4 kids after divorceHow her business mentorship led to a beautiful revelationAcknowledging the mental gymnastics of internalized homophobia and trying to Christian harderThe incredible experience of coming out as a family and supporting each otherKathy’s dating life since coming out and using different dating appsHow identifying as gay has impacted Kathy’s life and appearanceDetails about Kathy’s coach and coming out while on a zoom call—in a closet Links to resources:For all-things Kathy Kiger, go to her website at: https://www.BetterLateThanStraight.com or https://www.instagram.com/betterlatethanstraight/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!! ($22/hour)Support the show

Robin talks with Julia Ruiz Hoffman, founder of Bloomer’s Society, about her growing online community and how she is living her one wild and precious life.In this episode, you will learn…Details about the Bloomers Society and Robin and Julia metThe beauty of connections both online and in personJulia’s coming out story and growing up the good girlHow Julia ended her marriage and where they are nowLife is not linear and there will be a lot of hiccups and bumps along the wayThe power of making the right decision for yourselfCollaborative divorce and throwing up rainbowsRecognizing the vulnerability of your partner before, during, and after separationThe need for breaks: Takeout, Netflix, and NO feelingsJulia’s coaching and counseling experience and how she’s adapting retreats 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.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!! ($22/hour)Support the show

Robin shares a Late Bloomer’s coming out story that captures different stages of her confusion, acceptance, devastation, and guilt and how ultimately she just wants to be happy, along with the ones she loves.In this episode, you will learn…Growing up without realizing being gay is an optionAcknowledging the heartbreak of first crushesRealizing the Haunting of Bly Manor is the first healthy lesbian relationship she’s witnessedI am super gay but it’s too late since I’ve been married for 30+ yearsHer sister’s response when she finally shares that she’s gayThe blessing of finding a supportive community after the devastation of telling her husbandWhat it was like to finally end her marriage and how it feels to salvage their friendshipRemembering hurting someone you love sucks but it doesn’t mean you deserve to take on shame or guiltLinks 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 the first dozen Episodes, won't you please consider 'buying me a coffee' as a sign of appreciation? I incur over $400 in expenses every month and do not get paid or make a dime on our podcast to date...so any caffeine donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!!With enormous gratitude, Robin 🙏🙏🙏https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglassJoin 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 take advantage of the limited time (50% Off) Early Bird Special (for my January 4-week workshop), "A New Year & A New You: A Workshop for Personal Growth to Attract New Relationships", email me the word "EARLY BIRD" and I will send you information and reserve a seat for you!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!! ($22/hour)Support the show

Robin shares a common challenge of finding the right time to embrace your truth and the importance of knowing you’re never alone in this journey!In this episode, you will learn…The problem of not wanting to put your children through a divorceRecognizing there is no perfect time to be true to yourself or to teach children that people changeFrom delaying hurt and confusion to having people survive and thriveDon’t stay trapped or unhappy for anyone, especially your kids10 Key Takeaways from this story:1. Our stories are relatable, sharing is imperative to feel hope and inspiration2. None of us are ever truly alone in this journey, no matter how it might feel3. You are all stronger than you believe you are4. It will get better, no matter how impossible it may seem today5. Freedom and happiness does lie ahead6. Know that you’re not alone (yes, it’s worth repeating)7. The unknown is scary but the leap is so worth it8. You’re not alone (I really want you to get that message)9. You have an amazing community of supporters10. We are all in this together and we will all come out on the other side, no matter what the other side looks likeAn invitation to climb to the top of Mount FearLinks 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 the first dozen Episodes, won't you please consider 'buying me a coffee' as a sign of appreciation? I incur over $400 in expenses every month and do not get paid or make a dime on our podcast to date...so any caffeine donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!!With enormous gratitude, Robin 🙏🙏🙏https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglassJoin 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 take advantage of the limited time (50% Off) Early Bird Special (for my January 4-week workshop), "A New Year & A New You: A Workshop for Personal Growth to Attract New Relationships", email me the word "EARLY BIRD" and I will send you information and reserve a seat for you!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!! ($22/hour)BLOOMERS SOCIETY: www.bloomerssociety.comSupport the show