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Moving With Meaning The Podcast
Moving With Meaning The PodcastHidden No More: The Cost of Concealing IdentityWhat does it mean to truly live as yourself after decades of hiding? Join Krystal as she sits down with Karen Anne Coccioli, author of Paradise, to discuss her journey of identity, survival, and finally stepping into her truth at 73 years old.🌈 Identity & Coming Out Later in Life Karen, an androgynous queer woman, spent years hiding her sexuality to fit into family and societal expectations. At 73, she finally embraced her identity and is now proudly living her truth.💔 Surviving Abuse & Finding Streng...
2025-06-0528 mindisembodied
disembodiedinterview with karen coccioliKaren Anne Coccioli is a Jersey City, New Jersey native who's proud of her Italian heritage. She grew up in a multi-generational family with her maternal aunt, grandmother and sister all under one roof. Like the diverse neighbors that surrounded her as a child—Italians, Puerto Ricans, Cubans and Jews—families took care of each other. Her parents had limited education but loved to read. Karen’s love of writing and books coupled with her identity as a gay woman manifested a desire to delve into academic studies. She holds a Ph.D. in comparative literature, especially within the contex...
2024-10-1752 minThe Co-Dependent Me Podcast
The Co-Dependent Me PodcastFrom Trauma to Finding my Authentic Voice w/Karen Anne Coccioli⚠️Trigger warning ⚠️ Please note that this episode contains depictions of violence that some people may find disturbing.Sometimes you have to look inside to see who you truly want to be - Karen CoccioliThe first line of my book, Paradise, begins with "I came into life stuttering." My speech impediment was only the beginning of a traumatic childhood that left me broken for years. I survived two suicide attempts, twenty years of anorexia, and ten months in a clinic with mental health professionals filling me with drugs while drumming in my head that I w...
2024-08-2038 minApollo Papyrus Podcast
Apollo Papyrus PodcastFiction Writing, LGBTQIA+ Issues, and More with Karen Anne CoccioliIn this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Karen Anne Coccioli. Karen is the author of two novels, Paradise and The Yellow Braid. Additionally, she has written erotica works under the pen name Annie Moon. You can learn more about Karen and her work at https://www.karenannecoccioli.com, and you can view Karen’s Amazon author pages at https://www.amazon.com/stores/Karen-Coccioli/author/B0083UAW70 and https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0BY76MBRY.
2024-08-1831 minThe Boomer Woman’s Podcast
The Boomer Woman’s PodcastLiving Your Gender Truth with Karen Anne CoccioliKaren Anne Coccioli had a traumatic childhood that left her broken for years.  For a lot of years, many things didn’t get better. But, she played by “their” rules and, inside, never gave up. She always managed to see a light of hope no matter how dim at times until finally, she was free to be herself. Today, she discusses: When she knew she was gay and when she finally lived that Why non-hetero people are still being stigmatized… or being stigmatized again The anger and fear about people who don’t fit traditional socio-political-theological expectation...
2024-07-111h 11Please Me! Podcast with Eve
Please Me! Podcast with EveAgeless Passion: Debunking Myths About Older Women and Desire with Karen Anne Coccioli | Sex AuthorSend Eve a text, question, or suggestion! In this episode of Please Me!, Eve dives deep into a candid conversation with Karen Anne Coccioli, an erotica writer who brings a unique perspective as a member of the LGBTQ+ and kink communities. Karen shares her personal journey of coming out later in life and navigating two heterosexual marriages. They explore the complexities of sexuality and identity, challenging societal norms and stereotypes, particularly around ageism and older women's sexuality. Karen dismantles the myth that older women are not sexual beings, sharing her experiences and insights into how desire...
2024-07-1043 minMidlife with Courage™-Flourishing After Forty with Kim Benoy
Midlife with Courage™-Flourishing After Forty with Kim BenoyHolding Onto Hope with Karen Anne CoccioliSend us a textKaren Anne Coccioli is an author who talks with Kim about her past which was filled with challenges and her coming out later in life and so much more. This delightful lady wants everyone to be brave by sharing their own story and finding that spark of hope that keeps you going. Trigger warning-the discussion does involve abuse and attempted suicide. To learn more about what Karen calls her bumpy story, you can check out her hybrid memoir called Paradise on Amazon at this LINK. ******************...
2024-07-0231 minIntroducing Me
Introducing MeKaren: Coming Out Post-TraumaGrowing up, Karen Anne Coccioli experienced a lot of trauma and turned to writing when she developed a stutter. Her writing truly saved her and now in her seventies, she has published her memoir, Paradise, to help others who have experienced such hardships. Karen has always known she was gay and ultimately, began to live authentically. She also publishes gay erotica under her pen name, Annie Moon.   Connect with Karen: https://www.karenannecoccioli.com  https://www.authoranniemoon.com   Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/introducingmepodcast  Wa...
2024-06-1147 minThe Purple Pawedcast
The Purple PawedcastWithin Madness Lies Power - 31 May 2024In today's episode, I speak with Karen Anne Coccioli.  Karen is a queer author and public speaker whose queer memoir "Paradise" is available on Amazon.  We cover topics as disparate as fleeing fascism, madness as a source of gender, and the purple light within.REFERENCES:Karen Anne Coccioli’s website:  https://www.karenannecoccioli.com/Annie Moon’s website:  https://www.authoranniemoon.com/Follow Karen Anne on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/karenannecoccioli/Follow Karen Anne on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/karenanne.coccioli/Gender Identity Today:  https://genderidentitytoday.com
2024-05-311h 05Poddin\' My Noggin
Poddin' My NogginPMN S1:E21 Healing Through Writing: Karen Anne Coccioli's Journey of Overcoming TraumaLinks: ⁠https://www.joinpodmatch.com/poddinmy... https://calendly.com/cksimms/poddinmy... Karen Anne Coccioli www.karenannecoccioli.comhttps://www.instagram.com/?hl=enhttps://www.amazon.com/Audible-Paradise/dp/B0CW6LCNVC/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2YHYHCXZSTEVQ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.0nq69AdAvvBEm2Jp8gzatg.t4b84krP7AJEaBgikokJjYruFlltZxFEBIR-IQg4iKM&dib_tag=se&keywords=Paradise+by+Karen+Anne+Coccioli&qid=1715613631&s=books&sprefix=paradise+by+karen+anne+coccioli%2Cstripbooks%2C169&sr=1-1 Episode Summary   In this powerful episode of "Poddin' My Nog...
2024-05-2557 minDiscover This Vivid Full Audiobook And Feel The Difference.
Discover This Vivid Full Audiobook And Feel The Difference.Paradise by Karen Anne CoccioliPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/757647to listen full audiobooks. Title: Paradise Author: Karen Anne Coccioli Narrator: Maria Mccann Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 43 minutes Release date: March 8, 2024 Genres: LGBTQ+ Publisher's Summary: The goddess Aphrodite was born of sea foam, and I, too had been reborn of the waters, a true birthing as if I came from my mother’s womb all over again. Claire Leccese is a romance novelist who writes happy endings for a living. Quite ironic, since she’s spent a lifetime battling demons from childhood trauma and has been anything but happy. She is plagued by self...
2024-03-0810h 43Don’t Miss The Uplifting Full Audiobook Experience!
Don’t Miss The Uplifting Full Audiobook Experience!Paradise by Karen Anne CoccioliPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/757647to listen full audiobooks. Title: Paradise Author: Karen Anne Coccioli Narrator: Maria Mccann Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 43 minutes Release date: March 8, 2024 Genres: Contemporary Women Publisher's Summary: The goddess Aphrodite was born of sea foam, and I, too had been reborn of the waters, a true birthing as if I came from my mother’s womb all over again. Claire Leccese is a romance novelist who writes happy endings for a living. Quite ironic, since she’s spent a lifetime battling demons from childhood trauma and has been anything but happy. She is plagued by s...
2024-03-0810h 43Get Best Full Audiobooks in Fiction, LGBTQ+
Get Best Full Audiobooks in Fiction, LGBTQ+Paradise by Karen Anne CoccioliPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/757647to listen full audiobooks. Title: Paradise Author: Karen Anne Coccioli Narrator: Maria Mccann Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 43 minutes Release date: March 8, 2024 Genres: LGBTQ+ Publisher's Summary: The goddess Aphrodite was born of sea foam, and I, too had been reborn of the waters, a true birthing as if I came from my mother’s womb all over again. Claire Leccese is a romance novelist who writes happy endings for a living. Quite ironic, since she’s spent a lifetime battling demons from childhood trauma and has been anything but happy. She is plagued by self...
2024-03-0810h 43Listen to New Full Audiobooks in Fiction, Contemporary Women
Listen to New Full Audiobooks in Fiction, Contemporary WomenParadise by Karen Anne CoccioliPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/757647 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Paradise Author: Karen Anne Coccioli Narrator: Maria Mccann Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 43 minutes Release date: March 8, 2024 Genres: Contemporary Women Publisher's Summary: The goddess Aphrodite was born of sea foam, and I, too had been reborn of the waters, a true birthing as if I came from my mother’s womb all over again. Claire Leccese is a romance novelist who writes happy endings for a living. Quite ironic, since she’s spent a lifetime battling demons from childhood trauma and has been anything but happy. She is plag...
2024-03-0803 minListen to New Full Audiobooks in Fiction, Contemporary Women
Listen to New Full Audiobooks in Fiction, Contemporary WomenParadise by Karen Anne CoccioliPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/757647to listen full audiobooks. Title: Paradise Author: Karen Anne Coccioli Narrator: Maria Mccann Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 43 minutes Release date: March 8, 2024 Genres: Contemporary Women Publisher's Summary: The goddess Aphrodite was born of sea foam, and I, too had been reborn of the waters, a true birthing as if I came from my mother’s womb all over again. Claire Leccese is a romance novelist who writes happy endings for a living. Quite ironic, since she’s spent a lifetime battling demons from childhood trauma and has been anything but happy. She is plagued by s...
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