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Coming Out LateEp. #178: Quieting the Mind & Finding Stability on Your Coming Out Late ProcessIn this Episode, “Quieting the Mind & Finding Stability in Your Coming Out Late Process”, Robin invites Chris Blais on to talk about a new offering to Robin’s Coming Out Late Community.When you sign up for Chris’ 6-week yoga series, you will learn . . . the difference between yoga and yoga therapythe importance of self-regulating and how to find stabilityhow to quiet the mind and develop emotional regulation toolshow to regulate catastrophic thinking by connecting our mind & bodies the impo...2025-05-0234 minComing Out LateEp. #168: Should I Go Back In the Closet?In this episode, Robin acknowledges the crazy political climate we're currently in and how that impacts our new gay lives. She asks the question, “Should we go back in the closet after just coming out late?”You will learn about…The urgency with which we each need to get into action - as much as we can while remaining safe.. How our ‘governmental structure’, ‘democracy’, ‘freedoms’ and sense of being a ‘united nation’ are all lies and illusions.How to care for yourself during these stressful, anxiety-ridden times .How our pu...2025-02-2224 minComing Out LateEp. #167: Late Bloomers In the Wild - Sharing Feelings & Goofing AroundIn this episode, Robin invites you into a private conversation between a bunch of late bloomers who all met in Robin’s Coming Out Late Community. After meeting one another, week after week in Robin’s three weekly support groups, a bunch of them realized they lived pretty close to one another so many of them have met one another in real life and are forming friendships and creating their local communities.You will learn about…How being a part of a community really is good for your soul. That a s...2025-02-141h 45Coming Out LateEp. #166: Coming Out Late - "It Is OK!" (Replay: Ep. #43)In this episode, Robin selects a social media thread from one of her favorite Facebook Groups. The Admin. starts what turns out to be, one of the most meaningful and “therapeutic” threads that overwhelmingly aligns with Robin’s core Coming Out Late values that she simply HAD to share it. Robin strongly believes that the initial post, and the thread of comments and solicited advice that follows, could be used as a Coming Out Late handguide. The overall theme, “It Is Ok”, addresses feeling the feels, the emotional roadblocks, and thinking versus feeling, to name a few!In this ep...2025-02-0732 minComing Out LateEp. #165: Discourse & Discovery w/in the Coming Out Late CommunityLINKS to RESOURCES:SUPPORT GROUPS:MESSY MIDDLE MONDAYS: EVERY Monday, 75 mins; 8pm EST, Zoom, $10 pp each week via Buy Me A Coffee. Register each week using this link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/165736THE GENDER EXPANSIVE EDITION: EVERY Tuesday, 75 mins; 8pm EST, Zoom, $10 pp each week via Buy Me A Coffee. Register each week using this link: https://buymeacoffee.com/robindouglass/e/253374NOT-STRAIGHT SUPPORT GROUP: EVERY Wednesday, 75 mins; 12:30pm EST, Zoom, $10pp each week via Buy Me...2025-01-3130 minComing Out LateEp. #164: Mercy & Compassion for All LGBTQ PeopleIn this episode, Robin discusses the recent interview Rachel Maddow did on MSNBC with Bishop Mariann Budde. Bishop Budde spoke directly to Trump and Vance, during the National Prayer Service, about showing mercy for the vulnerable people targeted by his policies and Executive Orders.You will learn about…The key principles of Bishop Budde’s plea aimed at Donald Trump. What is moral leadership? What is the importance of compassion and mercy? What did Bishop Budde mean by, “I filled a space that hadn’t been occupied...2025-01-2441 minComing Out LateEp. #163: Coming Out Late - What A Difference A Year Makes (Replay, Jan. 2022)In this episode, Robin shares different responses of people reflecting on the past year and the power of embracing the changes you experience!In this episode, you will learn about…Exciting updates about the upcoming year for the Coming Out Late Community in Facebook. Finding the light at the end of the tunnel if you’re in the messy middle. Reflecting on the most significant difference in your life from this time last year. How Robin is changing her language to reflect her current journey of launchi...2025-01-1732 minComing Out LateEp. #162: Happy Queer Year My Late Bloomin' Friends!In this episode, Robin wishes you a Happy Queer Year and invites us to ponder what WE want our own new year to look like for 2025.In this episode, you will discover…“What the new year brings to you will depend a great deal on what you bring to the new year,” by Vern McLellan. If we bring or allow dysfunction into a relationship or a situation, then that's exactly what we're going to get in return. Exercise your choices that align with the best version of yourself.2025-01-0722 minComing Out LateEp. #161: Coming Out Late to Rude Comments (Replay)In this episode, Robin shares with us some examples of the types of comments we could possibly and most likely WILL receive as we slowly OR quickly come out to people all around us. Knowing what questions *may* be asked during your coming out process is half the battle - at least that way you can prepare for them, right? Robin also shares with us some possible retorts to these questions, and maybe a few retorts that she really wouldn’t advise you saying, but ones SHE would love to have you say in these oftentimes rude, int...2024-12-3020 minComing Out LateEp. #160: Same Sex Dating & Relationships: Red Flags & Deal BreakersIn this episode, Robin invites Chris back to chat with her about Dating and relationships - specifically about red flags and deal breakers.In this episode, you will learn…What are red flags? Are red flags different in ‘dating’ scenarios versus relationships?What are deal breakers? Are deal breakers different from red flags?Why are red flags and deal breakers important?What are examples of red flags and deal breakers?What holds us back from honori...2024-12-2448 minComing Out LateEp. #159: Coming Out Late: "C" is for . . . Compassion!In this episode, Robin invites Chris back to chat with her about the “C”-word - compassion! Discover why compassion practices are so important, how we can do them virtually anywhere, and why do we need them?In this episode, you will learn…What compassion is and how is it different from empathy?Why is compassion important and how is compassion related to our coming out late process?What does ‘doing the work’ mean? Some examples o...2024-12-1652 minComing Out LateEp. #157: Robin Answers Coming Out Late Questions from Social Media, (Replay: Ep. #13)Robin responds to comments, questions and topics from different social media outlets that address coming out late; and she shares her personal perspective about common issues.In this episode, you will learn…You win some, you lose some—acknowledging relationships may change after coming out.Remember—it’s not about sexuality, it’s about toxicity and toxic people don’t need to be in your life.Girlfriends?—understanding how women loving women relationships operate and establishing clarity.The Big Freeze—”gay panic” and why we get nervous when we...2024-12-0241 minComing Out LateEp. #156: Navigating the Holidays As Late Bloomers: Tips & SuggestionsThe holidays are upon us and we have only been ‘out’ for a short while; or maybe we haven’t quite come out to everyone yet; or maybe our soon-to-be-ex ‘outed’ you to his entire family. In this episode Robin and Chris talk about the upcoming holidays and how we plan ahead, prepare for and protect ourselves from some seriously uncomfortable holiday experiences.Keys to successful holidays: transparency, openness and honest communication.Use a lifeline if you need one, and have an exit planBe ready for provocative questions by having a few pre...2024-11-2557 minComing Out LateEp. #155: A Former Evangelical Preacher Shares Her Coming Out Late StoryIn this episode Robin shares with you a ‘coming out late’ story submitted by one of her podcast listeners. Now 60-years young, this former Evangelical preacher shares their coming out late journey in her own words. Wanna support your “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider buying Robin a “virtual” coffee as a sign of your appreciation. Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglassRESOURCES:SUPPORT GROUPS:MESSY MIDDLE MONDAYS: EVERY Monday, 75 mins; 8pm EST, Zoom, $5 pp each week via...2024-11-1832 minComing Out LateEp. #154: Talking Coming Out Late Sex & Relationships w/Samantha Fox, Part 2 (REPLAY)In this Part 2 episode of the Coming Out Late podcast, Robin continues her conversation with Samantha Fox, talking about sex and relationships as it pertains to our ever-growing community of newly-out, not-straight queer folx. In this episode you will hear Robin and Samantha discuss . . . A very big part of our coming out process IS awakening to our own sexual desires, our sex drive and defining our own sensuality.The taboo of self-pleasuring, masterbation and why no one talks about it.Objectification: being the object of the male ga...2024-11-1135 minComing Out LateEp. #153: Talking Coming Out Late Sex & Relationships w/Samantha Fox, Part 1 (REPLAY)In this episode of the Coming Out Late podcast, Robin invites back to the podcast Samantha Fox, to talk about sex and relationships as it pertains to our ever-growing community of newly-out, not-straight queer folx. In this episode you will hear Robin and Samantha discuss . . . The coming out late journey is fraught with potholes, messy-middles, and a multitude of emotions. But, what about what happens AFTER you’re through the messy middle - what then?Post the messy-middle, we are still faced with dealing with feelings and ‘people’ when we begin...2024-11-0449 minComing Out LateEp. #152: "B" Is for Boobies? The ABC's of Coming Out Late, Part 2In this Part 2 episode Robin continues the conversation with Chris of “The ABC’s of Coming Out Late” and covers the letter “B”. She and her partner Chris discuss the importance of this life skill, how we should use this life skill and gives real-life examples of this “B”-word in action! Today, you’ll hear Robin cover things like:Setting boundaries is not easy because it can often feel very uncomfortable.How the technique of “the broken record” can be used to help us set boundaries.Being clear is kind a...2024-10-2837 minComing Out LateEp. #151: "B" is for Boobies? The ABC's of Coming Out Late, Part 1In this Part 1 episode Robin continues the theme of “The ABC’s of Coming Out Late” and covers the letter “B”. She and her partner Chris discuss the importance of this life skill, how we should use this life skill and give real-life examples of this “B”-word in action! Today, you’ll hear Robin & Chris cover things like:What is a boundary and what are they so important? What are the three different types of boundaries?Why health...2024-10-2248 minComing Out LateEp. #150: The ABC's of Coming Out Late - "A" is for..., (Part 2)This week in the Coming Out Late podcast, Robin & Chris finish up their conversation about “Acceptance” and the relevance it has to our coming out late journey. Stay tuned for future episodes in “The ABC’s of Coming Out Late” series where Robin will pick up with, “B” is for _______. Any guesses? Today, you’ll hear Robin & Chris discuss:The power of cultural conditioning; AND, we do not have to accept any particular type of cultural conditioning if we don’t want to - we have choices!Acceptance is a mindset, a state...2024-10-1447 minComing Out LateEp. #149: The ABC's of Coming Out Late - "A" is for . . . (Part 1)In this Part 1 episode of the Coming Out Late podcast, Robin boldly opens with the first of a series she’s calling, “The ABC’s of Coming Out Late”. As we all know, coming out late is not for the faint of heart, so this week Robin begins the ABC’s of Coming Out Late with the letter “A”, standing for, well, you’ll have to listen to the episode to find out. Robin and Chris talk about what “A” is, why it’s important in life and how it relates to coming out late!In...2024-10-0932 minComing Out LateEp. #148: Coming Out Late Retreat Stories from Portland, OR (Part 2)In this Part 2 episode of the Coming Out Late podcast, you’ll hear Robin & Chris continue their conversation with nearly all who attended the Coming Out Late Retreat to Portland, OR last month. You’ll hear firsthand the life-changing effects that this retreat had on everyone who attended. Today, you’ll hear more stories and awakenings from the retreat attendees reflecting-on and discussing the following:Overcoming our fears - even our fear of attending a retreat!How vulnerability + connection = community!Taking care of ourselves by asking for what we...2024-09-3044 minComing Out LateEp. #147: Coming Out Late Retreat Stories from Portland, OR (Part 1)In this episode of the Coming Out Late podcast, you’ll hear Robin & Chris facilitate a virtual discussion with nearly all who attended the Coming Out Late Retreat to Portland, OR last month. You’ll hear firsthand the life-changing effects that this retreat had on its attendees. Today, you’ll hear retreat attendees reflecting-on and discussing the following:How ‘connection’ and ‘community’ play such a vital role in experiencing and walking through this coming out late journey!How we find comfort and growth in hea...2024-09-2447 minComing Out Late(Replay: Ep. 2) Ep: #146: How Do I Know If I'm Really Gay? And What If I'm Wrong?Some of us went a lifetime having ‘no clue’ we were attracted to women until much later in life. Others, on the other hand, always knew they ‘liked girls’, but stuffed it down, way down. Internal homophobia, deep-seeded homophobic denial, and compulsory-heteronormativity all played a huge role in delaying, and denying, our journey to discovering and embracing our true selves. One thing we late-bloomers know for sure is, if we were straight, we sure as heck wouldn’t be asking ourselves if we weren’t! But don’t take our word for it, keep listening to the Coming Out Late Podcast a...2024-09-1623 minComing Out LateEp. #145: The Coming Out Late Philly Retreat Wrap-UpIn this episode of the Coming Out Late podcast, you’ll hear Robin re-gather with the over dozen late bloomers who joined her in Philadelphia, PA for the second Coming Out Late retreat of 2024. Today, you’ll hear retreat attendees discussing their retreat experiences firsthand, like:What is the #1 feeling that every retreat attendee says they walk away with? How, (if at all), did they feel differently between the pre-retreat zoom gathering, and the post-retreat zoom gathering?How the expression, “Feel the fear and do i...2024-09-0958 minComing Out LateBONUS Episode: Planning 'Outcomes' & Our Emotional Attachments to ThemIn this BONUS episode of the Coming Out Late podcast, you’ll hear Robin talk about the differences between ‘making plans’ and ‘planning the outcomes’ of those plans. And why having emotional attachments to those outcomes negatively affects our lives and relationships.Today, you’ll hear Robin discuss:What is the difference between ‘making plans’ and ‘planning the outcomes’?Why is ‘planning the outcome’ so detrimental to us?What is an emotional attachment to an outcome?Only a few spots remain for the upcoming Travers...2024-09-0618 minComing Out LateEp. #144: The Purpose & Power of Setting Intentions - While Coming Out LateIn this episode of the Coming Out Late podcast, you’ll hear Robin & Chris discussing the purpose and power of setting intentions, particularly how setting our intentions most definitely relates-to, and impacts our coming out late journeys.Today, you’ll hear Chris and Robin discuss:What is an intention and what is the purpose of setting one?Examples of intentions that were set by recent retreat goers.What is the power behind setting intentions?Why the Coming Out Late Retreats are the...2024-09-0248 minComing Out LateEp. #143: Robin & Chris Talk "Healing" As Guests on Queer Story Time, the Podcast, Part 2In this Part 2 episode of the Coming Out Late podcast, you’ll hear Robin & Chris being interviewed by Stevie Inghram, on her podcast called, “Queer Storytime the Podcast”. Today, you’ll hear Stevie ask Chris and Robin questions about:How do we, as late-arrivals and new members of the LGBTQ+ community, overcome the burden of cultural conditioning and this complex stress and trauma that we've had to navigate throughout our lives, and since coming out?What are some of the practical tools Chris & Robin use to move from this darkness...2024-08-1247 minComing Out LateEp. #142: Robin & Chris Are Guests On 'Queer Story Time, the Podcast', Part 1In this Part 1 episode of the Coming Out Late podcast, you’ll hear Robin & Chris being interviewed by Stevie Inghram, on her podcast called, “Queer Storytime the Podcast”. Robin and Chris’ initial conversation with Stevie can be found in Ep. #130 & #131 of this “Coming Out Late” podcast.Today, you’ll hear Stevie ask Chris and Robin questions about:Chris & Robin tell their own personal coming out stories.What does Robin mean by the phrase, “...there’s something in the air…”?There’s an expectation that everyone is heterosexual o...2024-08-0540 minComing Out LateEp. #141: What IS A Coming Out Late Retreat Anyway?In this episode Robin is joined by guest host Chris, and together they dive deeply into the value and gems of attending a Coming Out Late Retreat.You’ll hear Chris ask Robin questions such as:What was the inspiration behind you wanting to start hosting Coming Out Late Retreats?What is the overarching mission and vision of your Coming Out Late Retreats? What kind of experience can be expect to have on a Coming Out Late Retreat?ONE hotel room remains available for the POR...2024-07-301h 00Coming Out LateEp. #140: Reclaiming Our Individuality, Reclaiming Ourselves w/Our Hair, Part 2In this Part 2 episode Robin picks up where last week's cliffhanger left off, finding out what Daine decided to do with their hair. You’ll also hear how the other folx relate to their own head of hair, recalling past experiences as well as current day reflections.You’ll hear the group members discuss topics such as:“...Cutting my hair shorter and shorter was a reclaiming of myself; a claiming of myself.”Hair is an essential aspect of our personal identity, self expression, and confidence, and that the righ...2024-07-2255 minComing Out LateEp. #139: Reclaiming Our Individuality, Reclaiming Ourselves w/Our Hair. Part 1In this week’s episode of the Coming Out Late podcast, Robin offers us a rare peek into a conversation she has with members of her private weekly support group - The Gender Expansive Edition. With full consent Robin initiates a discussion about a facet of our humanness that is near and dear to all our hearts - our head of hair!You’ll hear the group members discuss topics such as:Hair is an essential aspect of our personal identity, self expression, and confidence, and that the...2024-07-1556 minComing Out LateEp. #138: Queer & Gender Affirming Hair w/Jules Heron, Part 2In this week’s episode of Coming Out Late, Robin & Chris continue their conversation with Jules Heron, Founder & Owner of Hair for Humans. Hair for Humans is a hair salon in Portland, OR and Jules, (who goes by they/them), is a stylist who specializes in gender-affirming hair cuts.Today, you’ll hear Robin, Jules & Chris talk about:The “in’s” and “out’s” of taking “T” - testosterone.Does Jules feel like their insides match their outsides better now?What does Jules me...2024-07-0950 minComing Out LateEp. #137: Queer & Gender Affirming Hair, w/Jules Heron, Part 1In this week’s episode of Coming Out Late, Robin & Chris talk with Jules Heron, Founder & Owner of Hair for Humans. Hair for Humans is a hair salon in Portland, OR and Jules, (who goes by they/them), is a stylist who specializes in gender-affirming hair cuts.Today, you’ll hear Robin, Jules & Chris discuss:Scoring a Hair for Humans cut appointment.How does Jules identify and what is their story?Top surgery, losing sensation, and...2024-07-011h 06Coming Out LateEp. #136: Am I Less Gay Because I Was, (or Am), Married to A Man?In this week’s episode Robin shares with us her perspective on the frequently asked question, “Am I Less Gay Because I Was, (or Am), Married to A Man?”. Robin also answers the question, “How did you know you were gay? Did you waiver? Did you need ‘an experience’ to know for sure?”Some of the topics you’ll hear Robin share with you are:Contempt prior to investigation; and how does that relate to being newly gay?What is ‘sexuality’? And could it really...2024-06-2444 minComing Out LateEp. #135: Things to Consider When Coming Out LateIn this week’s episode, “Things to Consider When Coming Out Late”, Robin shares with us a smattering of subject matters and insights that relate to coming out late. The five insights that Robin shares with us are:There’s power in the pause.Don’t compare yourself to other people.Your coming out late journey is yours; it doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s.Participating in Pride Events.Expect the unexpected and be prepared for the highs ‘n lows.W...2024-06-1733 minComing Out LateEp. #134: Wait, what? I'm GAY? Why Didn't Anyone Tell ME? (Part 2)In this week’s episode Robin continues fielding questions from her partner Chris about what it was like for Robin, to come out gay, nine years ago. Robin reveals that it had really been a ten year process before that; a process of noticing the breadcrumbs, ignoring the breadcrumbs, then noticing more breadcrumbs - over and over again - until ultimately finding herself standing in her garage with a proverbial full loaf of bread in her basket, saying to herself, “Holy Sh!t! I’m Gay!” ...2024-06-1048 minComing Out LateEp. #133: Wait, WHAT? I'm GAY? Why Didn't Anyone Tell ME? Part 1In this week’s episode, “Wait, what? I’m Gay? Why Didn’t Anyone Tell ME?” Robin continues the conversation and walks us down memory lane, recapping the deeper details of her own coming out late process as Chris asks her some deeper, vulnerable questions. Listen and follow along as Robin & Chris take you on her coming out late journey which is full of twists, turns, breadcrumbs and potholes galore!Chris asks Robin some deeper, more vulnerable coming out late questions like: The point of change comes when we can longer stay the sa...2024-06-0454 minComing Out LateEp. #132: How Living Out & Proud Changed My LifeIn this episode of “How Living Out & Proud Changed My Life”, Robin reminisces and reviews her journey to coming out to herself. Why now? Why this week? Because it was this time NINE years ago nearly-to-the-day that she said those infamous words aloud to herself, “Holy Shit! I’m Gay!” Listen to how living her life out and proud has changed her and what she’s learned along the way. Spoiler Alert: Robin is STILL learning about herself, with each passing year! Enjoy!In this episode, you’ll hear Robin talk about some of the things tha...2024-05-2719 minComing Out LateEp. #129: Who Is More Likely To...? (Chris or Robin?)In this episode, Chris decides to take the podcast reins AND the microphone from Robin and asks her some “Who Is More Likely” questions, allowing Coming Out Late listeners to gain some new perspectives about Robin AND her relationship with Chris. They hope to keep it silly, yet informative, with a few deeper questions sprinkled in there too. No judgment! Robin hasn’t seen the questions ahead of time - so you’ll be hearing them in ‘real time’ when Robin does.Please Rate & Review the podcast and share this episode with a friend. Enjoy!2024-05-0649 minComing Out LateEp. #128: Coming Out Late In A Hetero Marriage, Part 2 (REPLAY)In this Part 2 REPLAY of the “Coming Out Late In A Hetero Marriage” episode, Robin jumps right back in with her first-ever conversation with husband David, and his wife and late bloomer, Monique, who are actually going through Monique’s Coming Out Late process in real-time, and SHARING their experiences with us! There’s LOTS to absorb, take-in and learn!In this episode you will … “Kroger Parking Lot Therapy”, and having those REAL HARD conversations and asking one another the big scary questions, and discussing the really big issues.What does David...2024-04-2950 minComing Out LateEp. #127: Coming Out Late In A Hetero Marriage, Part 1 (REPLAY)Thirty-three years ago, 16-year old David, the new kid in high school, bravely squished his way through a wall of Monique’s cliquey of high school friends, (congregated around her locker in the hallway), and asked a mutual friend to introduce him to Monique - in front of everyone. That brave move earned David the intrigue and attention of Monique; AND earned David the honor of walking with her to their next class together. It also earned them both the distinct pleasure of nearly three decades of marriage, built on a deep, deep bond of friendship, love and mu...2024-04-2258 minComing Out LateEp. #126: Exploring Gender Identity, Gender Expression & Sexuality, Part 2In this episode, Robin and Chris continue their exploratory conversation about the language and meanings behind gender identity, gender fluidity and sexuality as it pertains to our journey of coming out to ourselves, and ultimately coming out to others. Robin & Chris do not profess to be experts on these topics, but simply want to share with you their explorations and findings about their own identities up to and including present day. Please Rate & Review the podcast and share this episode with a friend. Enjoy!In this episode, you will hear Robin & Chris talk about…...2024-04-1529 minComing Out LateEp. #125: Exploring Gender Identity, Gender Expression & Sexuality, Part 1In this episode, Robin invites her girlfriend Chris back on the podcast to talk about and explore the language and meanings behind gender identity, gender fluidity and sexuality as it pertains to our journey of coming out to ourselves, and ultimately coming out to others. Robin & Chris do not profess to be experts on these topics, but simply want to share with you their explorations and findings about their own identities up to and including present day. Please Rate & Review the podcast and share this episode with a friend. Enjoy!In this episode, you...2024-04-0850 minComing Out LateEp. #124: Sex, Pleasure & Relationship w/Whitni Miller, Part 2Robin picks up the conversation from last week with Sex & Pleasure specialist, Whitni Miller, in this Part 2 episode of Coming Out Late. Please Rate & Review the podcast and share this episode with a friend. Enjoy!In this episode, you will learn…The #1 question that Whitni gets asked, A LOT! (Hint: it’s about sex!)What is “sexual desire discrepancy”?Be upfront about how important sex is to you w/potential new partners, ASAP. Know yourself and the depth of your sexual appetite/desire. Don’t think that...2024-03-3146 minComing Out LateEp. #123: Sex, Pleasure & Relationship w/Whitni Miller, Part 1In this Part 1 episode of Coming Out Late, Robin talks with Whitni Miller about sex, pleasure and reducing our inner shame as we navigate our tender coming out late journeys!In this episode, you will learn…Who is Whitni Miller and what does she do for our community?What is Intentional monogamy? And poly-saturated?Not paying attention to the physical & emotional signs of our queerness IS detrimental to our health! What is “pleasure coaching”? According to Whitni, pleasure is, “...that only the person in the body perc...2024-03-2645 minComing Out LateEp. #122: Life Is Relationship, Part 2In part-two of this “Life Is Relationship” episode, Robin continues chatting with Chris about the revealing nature of relationships, and how they are the source of getting to know ourselves on deeper and deeper levels. THey also discuss!In this episode, you will learn…What happens when we make our relationships ‘conditional’?Try BEING the love you seek in other people.When we attach ourselves to the ‘outcomes’ of our desires, we end up disappointing ourselves. Grasping-for and clawing-at what we desire is looking outside ourselves.2024-03-1845 minComing Out LateEp. #121: Life Is Relationship, Part 1In this first of a two-part episode, Robin not only reveals who her mystery guest was from Ep. #117, but also makes an even GREATER reveal by having that guest back on. Together they discuss the ever-popular topic of ‘relationships’!In this episode, you will learn…What is meant by the brilliant comment, ‘we learn ourselves in relationship’?What does it mean to ‘come into more conscious, mindful intentions around relationships’?Understanding the benefits to pausing the process of seeking intimate relationships. It’s critical to take the time to create a...2024-03-1140 minComing Out LateEp. #120: From LDS to Engaged to A Woman: Dawn Noble, Part 2 (Replay)Robin continues her conversation with late bloomer Dawn Noble about the core elements of PACT, a form of therapy she uses while coaching her queer clients in their relationships. Dawn helps her clients recognize their own trauma responses, what their attachment style is, and how to best co-regulate in their relationships.In this episode, you will learn…Remembering you don’t have the power to change anybody but yourself.Understanding the importance of our own attachment theories, how we co-regulate and recognizing our own personal trauma responses.How...2024-02-2624 minComing Out LateEp. #119: From LDS to Engaged to A Woman: Dawn Noble, Part 1 (Replay)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 years2024-02-1935 minComing Out LateEp. #118: I'm Baaaaack!!! (w/a Mystery Guest), Part 2In this week’s episode of the Coming Out Late podcast, Robin continues the conversation with her Mystery Guest about their coming out journey and how it has impacted her family. I’m hopeful that you’ll hear lots of good information to take with you on YOUR coming out journey! Here is a sampling of what you will hear in today’s episode:How she and her husband told their kids about their separation.Sharing big family news doesn’t have to be long and drawn out; in fact, it can be in small b...2024-02-1231 minComing Out LateEp. #117: I'm Baaaaack!! (w/A Mystery Guest), Part 1Robin is back from her podcasting hiatus and ready to bring you content sure to educate, inform, entertain and make you think and hopefully grow! Robin returns with a special Mystery Guest, and together they talk about pleasure and pain, and how ‘hard’ doesn’t have to be bad. Here is a small sampling of what you will hear in today’s episode:How we are ALL ‘recovering’ from something in our lives.That our minds are “addictive”. Our minds are constantly seeking pleasure.Our desires are fleeting and don’t always bring us jo...2024-02-0552 minComing Out LateEp. #116: There's More to 'It' Than Meets the EyeRobin shared in last week’s episode that she plans to take a 4-week hiatus from ‘most’ of the “Coming Out Late” work that she does. And since then, she has decided to ‘come clean’ about how she’s spending these next four weeks (and the months & years beyond) - it’s not what you think she’s doing!After years of actively working her 12-Steps in one recovery Program, Robin recognized it was ‘time’ now to devote that same level of commitment to her 12-Step ACA, (Adult Children of Alcoholics & Dysfunction...2023-12-1231 minComing Out LateEp. #115: Cheers Queers & Happy Holidays, (Replay, Ep. #12)The holidays can be particularly challenging for those who’ve just come out. Robin shares how to handle difficult situations with care and the importance of keeping lines of communication with your children and/or family as open as possible. Robin also discusses why the New Year is a perfect time to prioritize self care!In this episode, you will learn…How to handle the holidays with your significant other or former significant other.You don't have to spend an uncomfortable holiday unless there are children involved.Sugg...2023-12-0440 minComing Out LateEp. #114: Coming Out Late & Trans, Part 2 (Replay)Robin continues her conversation with Holly and JJ in this Part Two “Coming Out Late & Trans” episode on the Coming Out Late podcast. about what it means to be transgender, the challenges of navigating relationships and gender reassignment, and why being honest with yourself and embracing who you are should always come first.In this episode, you will learn…What does it mean to be transgender?The challenges of navigating relationships.Should you or shouldn’t you? Gender reassignment is the question.Encouragement to be open to...2023-11-2755 minComing Out LateEp. #113: Coming Out Late & Trans, Part 1 (Replay from Ep. #27)Robin talks with Holly and JJ about what it means to be transgender, the challenges of navigating relationships and gender reassignment, and why being honest with yourself and embracing who you are should always come first.In this episode, you will learn…Holly’s experience of feeling like a prisoner in her body and what it means to be transgenderThe importance of a supportive and accepting environment for transgender childrenBeing in a double-closet and underdressing to alleviate pain of gender dysphoriaUnderstanding which terms represent gender identityHolly’s heterosexual relationships and feeling like an imposterWhat it was like f...2023-11-2050 minComing Out LateEp. #112: A 'Coming Out Late' Story, In Her Own Words, (Replay of Ep. #55)In this replay of episode #55, Robin introduces us to one of her listeners, Michelle, hailing all the way from Australia. Struck by a note she received from Michelle, Robin knew she had to share it with her listener’s, with Michelle’s consent of course. Robin also knew that the impact of Michelle’s words and all the sentiment behind them would be better spoken by Michelle herself. Michelle agreed and read her own letter, aloud to us.This episode touches upon topics which get us thinking about . . .The universal nature of com...2023-11-1335 minComing Out LateEp. #109: Coming Out Late & Learning to Let GoIn this week’s episode, Robin talks about the keys to living a serene and fulfilling life. Robin puts on her philosophical beret and covers topics such as “acceptance”, “surrendering”, “expectations” and “letting go” and what in the world does that have to do with coming out late?Give yourself permission to ‘think’ and ‘do’ differently; because we can!Nothing changes if nothing changes.We ALWAYS have options and choices to ‘think’ and ‘do’ differently.It’s how we respond to adversity, to challenge, that defines our character.We must accept we have no control...2023-10-2419 minComing Out LateEp. #108: Coming Out Late Traverse City Retreat Recap, Part 2This week Robin continues her conversation with the late bloomers from her most recent Coming Out Late Retreat to Traverse City, MI. As you’ll be able to glean from the banter, this group has grown quite close to one another, had a GREAT time, and shared a lot of very special moments and memories. Many who attended have later shared with Robin that their Retreat experience was life-changing for them. That makes my heart sing! I know this Coming Out Late Retreat had an enormous impact on ME as well!Robin’s Coming Out Late Supp...2023-10-1658 minComing Out LateEp. #107: Coming Out Late Retreat Recap, Traverse City, MI, Part 1This week Robin invites the attendees from her most recent Traverse City, MI Retreat to come on the show and share their enthusiasm and experiences. Robin’s Coming Out Late Support Groups and Retreats are quickly becoming one of the fastest ways to make new friends and build your community and tribe within this fast-growing late blooming sector of the LGBTQ+ community. Over seventy-five percent of the Phoenix Retreat attendees made their way to Michigan to attend the Coming Out Late Traverse City Retreat. Keep an eye out in Robin’s “Coming Out Late” FB Group for announcements regardin...2023-10-091h 04Coming Out LateEp. #106: I Wish I Knew Then What I Know Now, (Replay of Ep. #6, Nov. 8, '21)Robin shares details about her online support group “Women Loving Women”. She also dives into the powerful responses she received after posing the question “What do you wish you knew then that you’ve known now on your journey” to the women of the group.In this episode, you will learn…You can take care of yourself—you can do hard things.Fear of the unknown is the common thread that holds so many back in life.Finding the inner strength to say “Yes, I’m gay” and learning to trust yourself.There’s nothing better than living your truth...2023-10-0227 minComing Out LateEp. #105: Stuck In the Messy Middle, (Replay of Ep. #45)In this episode, Robin reads a post written by a member of her “Coming Out Late” community about feeling stuck and sad while in the beginning stage of the messy middle. Robin also shares with us the outpouring of beautiful and practical support and encouragement. Grab your pen and paper because you are going to want to write down some of the really useful suggestions, as well as some of the poignant positive affirmations that the authors’ responders shared with her.In this episode, you will learn…The necessity of taking care of yourself first during this tim...2023-09-2528 minComing Out LateEp. #104: (Re-Run Ep.#4): How to Deal w/Grief While Coming Out Late“Coming-Out-Late Grief: It’s Real”‘Life' is full of uncertainty, discomfort and pain, as well as joy, peace and freedom. It is when we master the art of being comfortable with discomfort and uncertainty, that we have mastered the art of living life - not just surviving it.Why should our coming out late journey be any different? It is in the discomfort, the uncertainty and the grief in which our growth can occur and our souls may soar. Grief is not only an expected part of ‘life’, but it will also be...2023-09-1825 minComing Out LateEp. #103: Queer Questions: Can I Afford Life After Divorce?In this follow-up episode to last week, Robin continues to answer a few more questions which were submitted by members of her Coming Out Late Facebook Group. In today’s episode of “Your Queer Questions Answered”, Robin discusses the following topics:Dividing up your marital assets don’t always have to be 50/50.Go over ALL of your expenses with a fine-tooth comb!Do you know what it costs to live in the housing you’re currently living in?Should you get rid of the house? Or budget even tighter and get a...2023-09-1133 minComing Out LateEp. #102: Coming Out Questioning: Reconciling Lost TimeIn this episode of the Coming Out Late podcast, Robin addresses some topics brought up in her Coming Out Late Facebook Group. In today’s episode of “Your Queer Questions Answered”, Robin discusses the topic of “Coming to terms with lost time.”Here is the topic in their own words: “I wish I’d been able to have that part of me, all along. I mourn, (a bit), the life I could have had, the full relationships that could-have-been, had I known earlier.” She goes on to say, “...2023-09-0436 minComing Out LateEp. #101: Late Bloomer, Robin Douglass, Comes Out to Her Daughters, Part 2In this part 2 episode Robin continues to celebrate her monumental milestone of producing 100 episodes of “Coming Out Late” with two very special guests - her two adult millennial daughters! For the first time ever, the three of them sit down and discuss their Mom’s coming out journey and how it impacted their lives. They discuss…What did “Gay Awareness and Representation” look like from two twenty-somethings growing up?Sexual stereotypes and what those looked like then, versus now.Reflecting on the ‘messages’ they received about homosexuality from their family of origin.Ro...2023-08-2841 minComing Out LateEp. #100: Coming Out Late Turns 100, w/Special Guests, Part 1In this episode of “Coming Out Late”, Robin celebrates her 100th episode with two very special guests - two Millennials - who also have experience with friends and family members coming out of the closet! “Don’t touch that dial” and stay tuned-in as the three of them talk about the LGBTQ+ community in general and about their own experiences with the LGBTQ+ community and having queer loved-ones. They discuss…At what age or grade did you first become aware of ‘gay’ people?Was there any/much representation and awareness growing up?Were any of th...2023-08-211h 08Coming Out LateEp. #99: Coming Out Late Using 'Resilience' As A Lifestyle, Part 2In this Part Two episode of “Coming Out Late” Robin continues talking with Resiliency coach Michelle Dickinson about using ‘resilience’ as a lifestyle and lifelong tool.We think that all of the answers we seek are external to us - when they’re not.If we didn't have challenges, we would never realize our capacity to overcome them. Challenges really are the compass to our expansion.Trust the ‘journey’ and believe that life is always unfolding for your highest good.Also...2023-08-1429 minComing Out LateEp. #98: Coming Out Late Using 'Resilience' As A Lifestyle, Part 1In this episode of the Coming Out Late podcast, Robin talks to a dear business friend, Michelle Dickinson. Michelle is many things, but her forte is coaching people to lean into resilience as a lifestyle, and embrace the journey of personal expansion. In this episode, you will learn:that ‘resilience as a lifestyle’ is not something that you have to go and get through adversity - it’s something that you nourish.how to stop being our own worst enemy by getting out of our own way.what is at the heart...2023-08-0732 minComing Out LateEp. #97: Queer Clergy Talk About Love, Sex & the Bible, Part 2In this Part 2 Episode, Robin picks up the conversation with the group of queer clergy-folx from her FB Group, “Coming Out Late”. Robin recorded four hours of epic clergy conversations, two of which you heard in Episodes #75 & #76 back in March. The final two hours of those recordings are here, in Episodes #96 and #97.Patriarchy, language, pronouns and “mansplaining”..“Doubt the defaults”, Rev. Eyde MabangloWhat is “monotheism? According to Google, monotheism is the belief in the existence of one god, or in the oneness of God.What are “clobber passages”, “clobber texts”? “Alt...2023-07-3152 minComing Out LateEp. #96: Queer Clergy Talk About Love, Sex & the Bible, Part 1In this episode of the Coming Out Late podcast, Robin shares with us a second conversation she had with a group of queer clergy-folx from her FB Group, “Coming Out Late”. Robin recorded four hours of epic clergy conversations, two of which you heard in Episodes #75 & #76 back in March. The final two hours of those recordings are here, in Episodes #96 and #97.The Rev. Wilda C. Gafney, Ph.D., also known as Wil Gafney, (born 1966) is an American biblical scholar and Episcopal priest. She is a specialist in 2023-07-241h 05Coming Out LateEp. #95: Sapphic Sex Talk w/Whitni Miller, Part 2In this Part 2 episode of the Coming Out Late podcast, Robin continues the conversation with Pleasure Education sexpert Whitni Miller. Casting aside timidness and insecurities around the topic of sapphic sex, members of Robin’s weekly “Not Straight Support Group” participated in a thoughtful, compassionate and consented conversation about pleasure, sex and intimacy for the purposes of this podcast.In this episode you will learn… The difference between “performative based sex” and “pleasure based sex”.What’s ‘spontaneous desire’ versus ‘responsive desire’.What impacts your sexual temperament?Why do we have limiting beliefs around sex & ask ourselves, “Where did that...2023-07-1747 minComing Out LateEp. #94: Sexy Talk w/Whitni Miller in the Not Straight Support Group, Part 1In this Part 1 episode of the Coming Out Late podcast, Robin invites the infamous social media sexpert Whitni Miller to be a Special Guest at the weekly “Not Straight” Support Group. Casting aside timidness and insecurities regarding talking about sex, all the members of the support group participated in a thoughtful, compassionate conversation about pleasure, sex and intimacy.In this episode you will learn… How do we flirt & let them know we’re interested in them? People-pleasing and the patriarchal society.“I hope they like me”, is a scarcity min...2023-07-1055 minComing Out LateEp. #93: The Out & Wild Women's Festival, Group Recap, Part 2In this Part 2 episode of the Out & Wild Women’s Wellness Festival, Robin recaps the experiences we each had with this group of queer Festival goers, culminating the conversation asking everyone to describe one memory that has stayed with them long after they’ve returned home.In this episode you will hear the Festival attendees reflect-on… What is ONE word that describes your experience at the Out & Wild Women’s Wellness Festival? And why?Who were you before the Festival, but more importantly, who were you and how were you feeli...2023-07-031h 10Coming Out LateEp. #91: Out, Wild & Gay in Wales, Part 2In this unconventional Bonus episode of the Coming Out Late podcast, Robin continues telling the tale of her experience getting to the Out & Wild Women’s Wellness Festival in Wales. Three flights, four different train changes, one questionable cab ride and a thoughtful car lift TO the festival was “all it took” for Robin to eventually arrive at Out & Wild! Listen to Part 2 to the crazy ups-n-downs of Robin’s journey to Wales!In this episode you will learn… You are stronger, wiser and more resilient than you give yourself credit for....2023-07-0133 minComing Out LateEp. #92: The Out & Wild Women's Festival: A Group Recap, Part 1In this 2-part Episode Robin describes what the Out & Wild Women’s Wellness Festival is all about, describing the facilities, offerings, and venue. THEN, Robin invites 15 of her closest UK-friends to join her in a recorded zoom gathering to talk about THEIR experiences at the Festival.In this episode you will hear the Festival attendees answer… What is ONE word that describes your experience at the Out & Wild Women’s Wellness Festival? And why?How has the Festival transformed you, after it was over?Name one memory from th...2023-06-2658 minComing Out LateEp. #90: Out, Wild, & Gay in Wales, Part 1In this unconventional episode of the Coming Out Late podcast, Robin takes a casual, unscripted approach this week, sharing with you a recent ‘thing’ she did. She did a ‘gay’ thing and she wants to share with you her ‘gay thing’ experience, AND share with you the things she learned about herself along the way. These ‘things’ Robin learned about herself are universal lessons we can all benefit from. She also hopes to recruit many of you to join her next year, to do this ‘gay thing’ together in one big happy gay group! Stay-tuned for Part 2 THIS WEEK!I...2023-06-1945 minComing Out LateEp. #89: Coming Out Late to My Husband, Adriana's Story, Part 2In this Part 2 episode of the Coming Out Late podcast, Robin continues the conversation with Late Bloomer Adriana and her co-parent and current husband, Darius. You’ll hear how they walk us through their process of managing their marriage, their families and their futures during and after Adriana’s recent awakening of her sexuality. For reference, Adriana no longer identifies herself as a heterosexual woman.In this episode you will learn… Wanting something more for yourself, or something different for yourself, doesn’t mean leaving what you have is ever e...2023-06-1247 minComing Out LateEp. #88: Coming Out Late to My Husband: Adriana's Story, Part 1In this Part 1 episode of the Coming Out Late podcast, Robin welcomes the married duo of Adriana and Darius to talk about how Adriana’s recent awakening to her sexuality has impacted their marriage, how they have navigated this journey together, and how they plan to move forward.In this episode you will learn… How important it is to listen to those little whispering voices inside us.The vital nature in which “communication” really does play a role in the success of all relationships. Take things slowly, and talk things out - talk everything out!Be true to YO...2023-06-0550 minComing Out LateEp. #87: Recapping the Coming Out Late Retreat to Women's Fest, Part 2In this Part 2 episode of the Coming Out Late podcast, Robin continues the conversation with her newest group of Coming Out Late Retreat attendees in a conversation they had immediately following their return from “Women’s Fest” in Rehoboth Beach, DE.In this episode you will learn… What happens when we “don’t wear the uniform”?What IS ‘the uniform’?An insider’s / attendees perspective on Women’s Fest in Rehoboth Beach, DE.Volunteer at queer events - its a safe and less scary way to meet new people....2023-05-2942 minComing Out LateEp. #86: Recapping the Coming Out Late Retreat to 'Women's Fest', Part 1In this Part 1 episode of the Coming Out Late podcast Robin has gathered with the newest group of Coming Out Late Retreat attendees immediately following their return from “Women’s Fest” in Rehoboth Beach, DE. You’ll hear from most everyone who attended the retreat with Robin.In this episode you will learn… Some who attended the retreat opted not to participate in the Recap gathering because, despite being in their first same sex relationship, they are not out to most people in their lives, nor divorced yet, and chose to sit this on...2023-05-2244 minComing Out LateEp. 85: Developing A Money Mindset While Coming Out Late, Part 2In this episode of the Coming Out Late podcast Robin has a casual but critical conversation with another late bloomer, Sabrina, about the importance of developing a money mindset in our lives - especially before, during and after our coming out late journeys. Together Robin and Sabrina broach the “Money Mindset” subject from their own beginner’s knowledge and personal experiences.In this episode you will learn about and hear Robin and Sabrina discuss… What IS “Money Mindset”? And how/why does that affect YOU?Three steps in budgeting: (1) try to save 1...2023-05-1549 minComing Out LateEp. #84: Developing A Money Mindset While Coming Out Late, Part 1In this episode of the Coming Out Late podcast Robin has a casual but critical conversation with another late bloomer, Sabrina, about the importance of developing a money mindset in our lives - especially before, during and after our coming out late journeys. Together Robin and Sabrina broach the “Money Mindset” subject from their own beginner’s knowledge and personal experiences, and not from any kind of ‘expert’ stance. Whether you are in a contractual relationship, a marriage, partnered or non-partnered, it is critical that we late bloomers have a sense of money matters, know our financial rights and have a...2023-05-0852 minComing Out LateEp. #83: Coming Out Late At the Phoenix Retreat, Part 2In this Part 2 episode of “Coming Out Late in Phoenix, The Retreat”, Robin continues the conversation with her group of not-straight women who braved the queer wilderness in Phoenix, Arizona to attend the very first “Coming Out Late” Retreat! Mostly on their best-behavior, you will hear just how much each person grew, appreciated and reaped in the benefits of meeting and retreating in-person.In this episode you will hear Robin and the Coming Out Late Retreat group informally talk about their experiences and touching moments from the Phoenix, AZ Retreat:What are the...2023-05-0148 minComing Out LateEp. #82: Coming Out Late at the Phoenix Retreat, Part 1In this highly anticipated episode of the Coming Out Late podcast, Robin re-gathers with the group of not-straight women who braved the queer wilderness in Phoenix, Arizona to attend the very first “Coming Out Late” Retreat! Robin instigates the banter and conversation with her new forever friends as they each discuss what the Retreat meant to them. Mostly on their best-behavior, you will hear just how much each person grew, appreciated and reaped in the benefits of meeting and retreating in-person.In this episode you will hear Robin and the Coming Out Late Retreat grou...2023-04-241h 09Coming Out LateEp. #81: Coming Out Late In A Hetero Marriage, Part 2In this Part 2 episode of “Coming Out Late In A Hetero Marriage”, Robin jumps right back in with her first-ever conversation with husband David, and his wife and late bloomer, Monique, who are actually going through Monique’s Coming Out Late process in real-time, and SHARING their experiences with us! There’s LOTS to absorb, take-in and learn!In this episode you will … “Kroger Parking Lot Therapy”, and having those REAL HARD conversations and asking one another the big scary questions, and discussing the really big issues.What does Dav...2023-04-1749 minComing Out LateEp. #80: Coming Out Late In A Hetero Marriage, Part 1Thirty-two years ago, 16-year old David, the new kid in high school, bravely squished his way through a wall of Monique’s clique of high school friends, (congregated around her locker in the hallway), and asked a mutual friend to introduce him to Monique - in front of everyone. That brave move earned David the intrigue and attention of Monique; AND earned David the honor of walking with her to their next class together. It also earned them both the distinct pleasure of nearly three decades of marriage, built on a deep, deep bond of friendship, love and mu...2023-04-1059 minComing Out LateEp. #79: Celebrating Our Transgender & Gender Non-Conforming CommunityIn recognition of International Transgender Day of Visibility last week, Robin dedicated this week’s podcast episode of “Coming Out Late” entirely for the purposes of exploring what “identity” and “representation” looks like through the lens of gender non-conforming and transfeminine artist/poet/performer/activist - ALOK.In this episode you will … be exposed to the work ‘spoken’ word of ALOK, a gender non-conforming, transfeminine artist, poet, and activist.Learn how ALOK dealt with childhood bullying and racism..How ALOK used poetry and style to interrupt other peoples’ assumptions, challenge shame, and declare themself on their own t...2023-04-0331 minComing Out LateEp. #78: What If I'm NOT Gay? What If I'm Wrong?In today’s episode of the Coming Out Late podcast, Robin explores two commonly asked questions that most of us ask ourselves at ‘some’ point along our coming out late journey’s - and those are: “What if I’m NOT Really Gay?” “And, What If I’m Wrong? We want assurances and certainty in life that we aren’t going to blow-up-the-family, be disowned by our parents and/or siblings, be fired at work or be ghosted by our children IF, by some chance, we are wrong about our sexuality.In this episode you will … 2023-03-2735 minComing Out LateEp. #77: Coming Out Late Thru Fear & ConfusionIn today’s episode of the Coming Out Late podcast, Robin discusses the topics of fear and confusion as they relate to the coming out late process. Robin explains, “...fear and confusion have been pervasively popping-up in a variety of forums where people gather for support and conversation regarding their coming out late journey’s. We need to have open and honest conversations about the common fears we experience and the mind-blowing confusion we’re hit with when coming out later in life.”In this episode you will learn… above all else, you are...2023-03-2022 minComing Out LateEp. #76: Talking "Religion" w/Late Blooming Queer Clergy Folx, Part 2In this Part 2 episode of the Coming Out Late podcast, Robin continues the conversation with her first panel of late blooming clergy folx who all found one another within Robin’s Coming Out Late Facebook Group.In this Part 2 episode you will hear Robin and her panel of late blooming queer clergy discuss… How for most of us, it simply never occurred to us to explore our sexuality.What do our queer clergy folx say to people who condemn them for being gay?South...2023-03-1359 minComing Out LateEp. #75: Talking "Religion" w/Late Blooming Queer Clergy Folx, Part 1In this episode of the Coming Out Late podcast, Robin introduces us to the beginning of nearly four hours of recorded conversations with late blooming queer clergy folx who all found one another within our Coming Out Late FB Group.In this Part 1 episode you will hear Robin and her panel of late blooming queer clergy discuss the topic of being queer and being Pastors, as well as, together, answer questions submitted by members of Robin’s Facebook Group, “Coming Out Late”… “What advice do you have for someone tha...2023-03-061h 00Coming Out LateEp. #74: Talking Sex & Relationships w/Lesbian Curiosity Coach Samantha Fox, Part 2In this Part 2 episode of the Coming Out Late podcast, Robin continues her conversation with friend and Lesbian Curiosity Coach, Samantha Fox, to keep talking about sex and relationships as it pertains to our ever-growing community of newly-out, not-straight queer folx. In this episode you will hear Robin and Samantha discuss . . . A very big part of our coming out process IS awakening to our own sexual desires, our sex drive and defining our own sensuality.The taboo of self-pleasuring, masterbation and why no one talks about it.Ob...2023-02-2736 minComing Out LateEp. #73: Talking Sex & Relationships w/Lesbian Curiosity Coach, Samantha Fox, Part 1In this episode of the Coming Out Late podcast, Robin invites back to the podcast friend and fellow Coach, Samantha Fox, to talk about sex and relationships as it pertains to our ever-growing community of newly-out, not-straight queer folx. In this episode you will hear Robin and Samantha discuss . . . The coming out late journey is fraught with potholes, messy-middles, and a multitude of emotions. But, what about what happens AFTER you’re through the messy middle - what then?Post the messy-middle, we are still faced with...2023-02-2051 minComing Out LateEp. #72: Calling ALL Late Bloomers: Let's Go to Women's Fest!In this episode of the Coming Out Late podcast, Robin sits down to chat with the 2023 Rehoboth Beach, DE “Women’s Fest” Co-Chairs. In this “Women’s Fest” episode of the “Coming Out Late” podcast, you'll learn . . . That the Coming Out Late Community is organizing a Retreat to Women’s Fest ‘23, located in Rehoboth Beach, DE April 27-30th, 2023.The importance of “community” when coming out later in life - finding “community” at safe lgbtq+ events, like, Women’s Fest.The history of Women’s Fest and Camp Rehoboth.What can we exp...2023-02-1343 minComing Out LateEp. #68: "Life" After Coming Out Late w/Cheryl, Part 1In this episode, Robin meets back up with an old Women Loving Women Support Group pal, Cheryl. It’s been a little over a year, and Robin wants to know what Cheryl has been up to since coming out late. Robin asks Cheryl to share with us what her life was like BEFORE coming out, how DID she realize she was gay and come out, and what ‘life’ has been like since surviving the dreaded messy middle. Through this conversation with Cheryl & Valerie, once again, Robin shows us the importance of “representation” and how vital it is for us to shar...2023-01-1642 minComing Out LateEp. #67: Queer, Gay & Lesbian Intentions for 2023In this episode, Robin sets the tone for 2023 - not only for herself - but she challenges us all to think about setting some conscious intentions for our lives in 2023. Robin asks us to ponder and select one word that will be our battle-cry for all of 2023.In this episode of the “Coming Out Late” podcast, you will learn . . .What is conscious awareness?Why is it important to be consciously-aware?What does it mean to ‘set-intentions’?What are the benefits of setting intentions?How can setting-intentions help you on your coming out journey?Why you should listen t...2023-01-0918 minComing Out LateEp. #61: Who, and Why Am I?In this episode, Robin is interviewed by Greg Sowell, host of his own podcast called, “Why Am I?” Greg’s premise behind his “Why Am I?” podcast, is that he likes talking to interesting people and tries to trace a path to where they were to where they find themselves today. Nonetheless, Robin makes an excellent guest on his show, because clearly her path to where she was to where she finds herself today is quite an unlikely path indeed.In this episode, you will hear Greg interview Robin and learn . . .How and why Robin became a solopren...2022-11-281h 16Coming Out LateEp. #60: What Did the Pansexual Say to the Lesbian?In this episode, Robin is interviewed by Abigail, a relatively new, self-proclaimed pansexual, and Host of her own podcast all about relationships called, “The Manic Pixie Weirdo”. The week before this episode aired with Robin, Abigail did a solo episode on her podcast called, “My Relationship with Coming Out”, and therefore wanted to interview Robin to learn more about her own relationship with coming out, and what Robin’s process was like.In this episode, you will hear Abigail interview Robin and learn about . . .My “Aha!” moment, at 54 years young!My ten-year span of ‘awakening’ after a lifetime of hete...2022-11-211h 00Coming Out LateEp. #42: Coming Out Late: The Catalyst, Part TwoIn this episode, Robin picks up where she left off in last weeks’ Episode of: “The Catalyst, Part One”, by first reminding us that catalyst relationships can and DO have one of the most significant impacts on us during the early stages of our Coming Out Late journey. While there is a certain amount of mystery and excitement surrounding a catalyst experience, Robin reminds us to proceed with caution, IF we are to proceed at all. Robin also outlines for us several necessary assumptions and considerations to think about, (preferably), before we ever even meet our catalyst. In “The Catalyst...2022-07-1845 minComing Out LateEp. #5: Late Bloomer Lesbians, Robin Douglass & Kari DeWitt Talk About All-Things Coming Out LateRobin and Kari take a stroll down memory lane, sharing and retelling their stories of coming out later in life, as well as exploring the ‘opportunities’ that come with this journey. They discuss the ‘snow globe’ theory, facing our fears, naming and labeling ourselves, and learning from our break-ups, to name a few. In this episode, you will learn…Kari’s coming out story. “Three years ago I came out to me, and me only!”You are not alone. You are not the only one!Don’t be afraid of the unknown. Get excited about the new opportunities.T...2021-11-0141 min