Made It Out

Zoya Biglary joins Mal on the conversation couch to share her struggles with fitting in, coming out to her conservative Persian parents, and defying cultural expectations. Even though Zoya forgot to bring a piece of fruit, she peels back the layers of trauma and challenges that made her the out and proud Middle Eastern lesbian she is today. This episode is as aspirational as it is heartwarming, with subtle notes of sadness, and pairs nicely with a glass of chilled red wine. Salamati! Please

This week's episode dives into the topic of sexuality and the spectrum, how accurate those online "Am I Gay" quizzes are, and the nuances of appreciation versus attraction. Mal and SJ share their experiences with dating men out of a desire to fit in and meet societal pressures, and discuss the importance of listening to your inner "tiny voice" when it tells you what is and isn't authentic to you. SJ, an LA-based visual artist, shares reading materials to discuss the importance of developing your own

Jordin Shives joins Mal in the hot seat this week to dive into the early days of lesbian sex - the switch from sex with men to women, the expectations when first hooking up with a new partner, sex toys, the strap, lesbian porn, and words of advice to a baby gay. The episode climax comes with an incredible story of Jordin's first (and only) attempt at an open relationship. This episode is a treat, so sit back, grab some corn chips, and enjoy the ride! Follow our guest at @jjjordiin. Please remember

Alix Traeger joins Mal this week to take us through her sexual exploration journey that was triggered by - what the LA girlies call - a spiritual awakening. Alix came out in her late 20’s after years of subconsciously seeking out toxic relationships with men, and dodging a nagging curiosity to be with women. The two best friends discuss how break ups lead to breakdowns which lead to breakthroughs, and how getting to know yourself is truly the most important thing. Coming to terms with your sexuality

This week, Mal is joined by fellow Texan Emily Frazelle to discuss the impact that a Christian upbringing has on one's coming out journey. Emily opens up about her past experiences with Young Life, researching conversion therapy, and how her religious views changed when she realized her gay thoughts were not going away. Resources Mentioned: Letter to Louise: https://christcornerstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/A-Letter-to-Louise.pdf.pdf Shannon Beveridge:

A lesbian rite of passage - getting your heart broken by the first girl you love. Shannon Beveridge joins Mal to share her story of a "co-dependent friendship" turned to secret relationship, the emotional rollercoaster of being in love with someone who will never come out, and the impact of being outed to your family. Don't worry though - it all turns out okay. Listen to Shannon's podcast Exes & O's: https://open.spotify.com/show/57OgbieTkRG7e0NPQOZkLm Please remember to subscribe, rate, review

Welcome to the first episode of Made It Out! We're going back to the beginning and looking at childhood and sexuality. Join Mal and Iris Walker as they dive into the heteronormative expectations put on us as children, the shame we are taught to feel about our sexuality growing up, and how it all impacts our ability to explore. Iris shares her struggles with defining her sexuality later in life, the stigmas put on the bisexual community, and how hard it is to date in your 30s when you're still

A video podcast series for girls who like girls. Every week we'll invite a different guest to dig into topics ranging from dating, sex, coming out, religion, and so much more. Join us every Tuesday on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts!