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Coming Out Late

Through narrative interviews, Robin Douglass shares real, raw & relatable Coming Out Late stories as well as resources meant to support, inspire and educate you on your own coming out late journey. You can stop living someone else’s life, and start living your own, and know, that you are not alone!It’s better late than never, because it’s never too late!

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48:30

Ep. #175: Finding Your Community: At Coming Out Late...

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2025/04/13

In this episode, Robin enjoys a casual conversation with a gaggle of gays from the recent Coming Out Late Retreat to Nashville, TN. Listen-in as you will hear and learn all about Coming Out Late Retreats, told firsthand by the folx who just returned from the Nashville Retreat: So, what happens at these Coming Out Late Retreats?“Vulnerability is the only bridge to build connection.” -Brene BrownWhat touched the Retreat-goers the most?What is ‘Queer Joy’?Wanna support your “Coming Out Lat...

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58:46

Ep. #174: Queer Clergy Talk About 'Love', 'Sex' and...

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2025/04/04

In 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...

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54:08

Ep. #173: The Roller Coaster Ride of Coming Out Late

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2025/03/29

In this episode, Robin and Chris discuss the essay Robin read in last week’s episode, written by her nomadic traveling friend, Gila. Robin and Chris break down the essay, line-by-line, and compare how Gila’s insights and words seamlessly dovetail with our experiences with coming out late in life. Here’s a sampling of what you’ll hear Robin & Chris explore… "We are shaped by our experiences. Without both the challenges and the joyful moments, there is no path for growth.” -Gila MelamedHow ...

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13:29

Ep. #172: Coming Out Late: Don't Let Fear Dim Your Light

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2025/03/21

In this episode, Robin shares the other blog post from her late blooming nomadic traveling friend, Gila Melamed. With this blog post, Robin and Gila force us to take a look at both that which brings us joy, and that which challenges us and makes us realize that without both there can be no growth. And without growth - we die - inside and out. Here’s a sampling of what you’ll hear discussed… "We are shaped by our experiences. Without both the challenges and the joyful moments, there is no path...

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27:37

Ep. #171: Friendships, Forgiveness & Loneliness: Life...

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2025/03/14

In this episode, Robin talks about a special friend she met over two years ago - a single, female, nomadic traveler who journals her travel experiences in a blog. An intermittent reader of her blog, Robin happened across two entries in particular that she wants to share with you; one this week, and one next week. Enjoy! Here’s a sampling of what you’ll hear discussed… "In life, there is time for everything." The struggles with loneliness are real. In admitting our fears aloud, to trusted frie...

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36:11

Ep. #170: I Left My Marriage and Had My First WLW...

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2025/03/08

In this episode, Robin shares with us a story she came across in social media - about a woman who left her husband after a 10-year marriage, then finding herself in a nearly two-year WLW relationship, and was eventually broken-up with. Robin uses this example to illustrate the following… Where does our sense of stability really come from? Do we stay in old relationships (marriages), because they're safe & stable? What happens when we chase comfort and security outside ourselves? What can ...

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62:50

Ep. #169: This Current Climate Calls for Courageous...

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2025/02/28

In this episode, Robin interviews Gender Expansive Yoga Therapist, Chris Blais. They discuss why we must learn to practice 'courageous love' - if we are to thrive, not just 'survive' these tumultuous times! You will learn about… Practicing courageous love.R.A.I.N. - Recognize, Allow, Investigate & Nurture.Healing & honoring all our feelings. What a strong back and a soft front mean.“May we be safe. May we be happy. May we be healthy. May we live with ease. May all beings have the...

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24:26

Ep. #168: Should I Go Back In the Closet?

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2025/02/22

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...

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105:39

Ep. #167: Late Bloomers In the Wild - Sharing...

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2025/02/14

In 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...

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7:08

Voice Memo #5: Long Distance Relationships (LDR's)

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2025/02/12

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32:19

Ep. #166: Coming Out Late - "It Is OK!" (Replay: Ep....

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2025/02/07

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 ...

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14:25

Voice Memo #4: Be True to Yourself, Work Less Hard,...

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2025/02/04

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30:00

Ep. #165: Discourse & Discovery w/in the Coming Out...

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2025/01/31

LINKS 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...

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8:08

Voice Memo #3: What Is It YOU Plan to Do?

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2025/01/27

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41:52

Ep. #164: Mercy & Compassion for All LGBTQ People

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2025/01/24

In 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...

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13:03

Monday Morning Memo #2: Coming Out Late & Coming Into...

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2025/01/22

MONDAY WAS THE PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION - HERE'S WHAT I'M THINKING:It's going to be a looooong, hard four years. But? We've all done hard things, for a loooong time. We've got this!Don't allow the current political climate deluge your future. Build your queer community and go where the good feelings and support are.Detach from all the external negativity and focus inward on being compassionate to yourself and your family; practice daily grounding techniques and surround yourself with po...

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32:01

Ep. #163: Coming Out Late - What A Difference A Year...

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2025/01/17

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 l...

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11:10

Monday Morning Memo #1: The Words We Use Really Do...

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2025/01/13

HERE ARE SOME THINGS I LEARNED:I learned to take as much time as I need when making a decision, (like choosing my word for the year), that greatly impacts my self-esteem, my serenity and my self-compassion.I learned to pay attention throughout my day, to WHAT messages my body is whispering, (and sometimes screaming), to me; AND pay attention to how my disposition is showing up - and HONOR & ACKNOWLEDGE those messages & feelings. Don’t push those feelings aside - instead use them as cl...

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22:56

Ep. #162: Happy Queer Year My Late Bloomin' Friends!

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2025/01/07

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. Take the time and space, (qu...

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20:36

Ep. #161: Coming Out Late to Rude Comments (Replay)

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2024/12/30

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 y...

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