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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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32:16

Ep. #203 (QS.02): Queer & Sober - Belonging

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2025/10/31

In this special monthly episode of “Queer & Sober”, (a special offering thru the Coming Out Late podcast audience), Chris and Robin talk about one of the most universal parts of being human — belonging. Chris and Robin's honest and personal reflections on what it's like to navigate recovery as a queer person and to find or build your own communities. In this episode, you will learn… The difference between fitting in (performing for acceptance) and belonging (rooted in authenticity)How qu...

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27:37

Ep. #202: Am I Any Less Gay If I Am, or Was, Married...

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2025/10/24

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 be fluid?Your truth is yours to define; ...

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25:49

Ep. #201: Feeling All the Feels While Coming Out Late

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2025/10/17

In this episode of Coming Out Late, Robin talks about feeling all the feelings while going through the coming out late journey. Consider this a pep-talk if you will In this episode, you will learn… How we are expected to know things we never knew before; do things we’ve never done before.How to accept, acknowledge & be with financial insecurity, loneliness and grief.Taking a look at how much we’ve grown, learned & handled over the year. Acknowledging to yourself that you a...

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17:45

Ep. #1: Announcing - A Brand New Community, Retreat...

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2025/10/03

In this episode of Coming Out Late, Robin & Chris announce the beginning of a brand new Community - Queer & Sober: Community and Retreats. Who is Queer & Sober for? And what is Queer & Sober about? It’s about co-creating a safe, affirming community where every voice matters, joy is shared and together we thrive. Have a listen and learn more . . . What is a Queer & Sober Community? Who is this Queer & Sober Community for?Is it just a ‘Community’?If you’re so...

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50:15

Ep. #199: Why You Need to Join A Coming Out Late...

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2025/09/26

In this episode of Coming Out Late, Robin & Chris discuss the depth and breadth in which attending Coming Out Late Support Groups are of vital importance to us on this journey of coming out later. In this episode, you will learn . . . Why do support groups matter, and make them feel so safe and supportive?Support Groups are where you can share your story and show up as your honest and vulnerable self; then,y our deeper purpose begins to emerge.Support Groups are non-ju...

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50:09

Ep. #198: The Philly Retreat, Locket Barbershop & More!

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2025/09/19

In this episode of the Coming Out Late podcast Robin and Chris invite two very special guests, barbers Wallace and Jess. Wallace & Jess are romantic partners, business partners and Owners of Locket Barber Shop in the Olde Kenzo part Philadelphia, PA. In this episode you will learn . . . How did Jess & Wallace meet? And, how did they get into barbering?What has surprised you most about running a business while also being together as a couple?Has being queer has helped or hindered...

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14:30

Ep. #197: Why Is 'Coming Out Late' An Inevitable Part...

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2025/09/12

In this episode, Robin introduces a particular topic or theme or idea that she hopes will help us all think a little deeper, feel a little more awakened and possibly even inspire us to act a little differently as we navigate through this journey of life and of coming out. In this episode you will consider the possibility of ‘impermanence’ and learn . . . What is the meaning of ‘impermanence’, and why is it important?How does ‘impermanence’ affect us: Emotionally? Socially? Intellectually? Men...

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34:38

Ep. #196: Talking Sex & Relationships w/Samantha Fox,...

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2025/09/05

In 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-pleas...

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46:48

Ep. #195: Talking Sex & Relationships w/SAMANTHA FOX,...

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2025/08/29

In this episode of the Coming Out Late podcast, Robin invites Samantha Fox back 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 deal...

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17:47

Ep. #194: From Depressed, Angry & Anxious to...

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2025/08/22

In this episode, Robin reminds us of the significance and importance of us not only hearing other women’s coming out stories, but also telling our own. We grow, we learn and we heal every time we share or hear coming out late stories. Robin reads to us the story of one particular woman who can recall always being attracted to women for as long as she could remember - but knew she had to suppress those thoughts and feelings. (Thank you social norms and comphet!) After being married to a man, a...

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39:30

Ep. #193: Coming Out Late - The Catalyst Experience,...

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2025/08/15

In 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 cons...

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14:23

Ep. #192: Coming Out Late - The Catalyst Experience,...

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2025/08/08

In this episode, Robin talks about The Catalyst and shares some insight as to WHAT a catalyst is . . . HOW the catalyst relationship is different from all other future same sex relationships . . . and WHY it’s important to understand your part, your ‘role’ in this very important, very intense first relationship with a woman. ALL women-to-women relationships are important, but there’s to be nothing like our first (catalytic) same sex relationship. There are no “silver bullets” in catalyst rela...

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40:28

Ep. #191: How Do You Know That You're Gay? (Ft....

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2025/07/31

In this episode of the Coming Out Late podcast, Robin introduces you to two new friends of hers - Rebecca and Issy, the co-founders of YES!, via an episode of one of their very own podcasts. YES! is a nonprofit educational organization that provides sex-positive, intersectional, consent-based, sexuality education to people of ALL ages. Yes! stands for Your Empowered Sexuality. They offer anti-oppressive and shame-free educational programs using interactive workshops, social media, and other m...

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20:42

Ep. #190: Coming Out Late Thru Fear & Confusion (replay)

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2025/07/25

In 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...

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33:48

Ep. #189: Michelle's Coming Out Late Story

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2025/07/20

In this episode, Robin continues to break the mold in the world of LGBTQ podcasting by introducing us to one of her listeners, Michelle, hailing all the way from Australia. Robin was so struck by a note she received from Michelle, that she 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. So, Michelle agreed to read her own letter to ...

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16:17

Ep. #188: 5 Things to Consider When Coming Out Late...

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2025/07/11

In 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. Wanna support our “Coming Out Late” p...

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42:57

Ep. #187: Somatic Healing While Coming Out Late,...

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2025/07/04

Can somatic healing help us on our coming out late journey? Check out part 2 of this week's episode where Robin discusses somatic healing and its benefits with somatic healing expert Lynn Fraser. If you missed part 1, you can catch it here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coming-out-late/id1589128068?i=1000714770443 In this episode, you will learn . . . What effect has the HIV/AIDS crisis had on the closeted and ‘out’ LGBTQ+ community?Healing from shame and guilt: learn how to re...

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40:10

Ep. #186: Somatic Healing & Trauma While Coming Out...

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2025/06/27

How can somatic healing help us on our coming out late journey? In this two-part episode Robin discusses somatic healing and trauma, and its benefits with somatic healing expert Lynn Fraser. In this episode, you will learn . . . What is somatic healing? Trauma is stored in our bodies as sensations and energy with associated memories, thoughts.How can somatic healing help us on our coming out late journey?Why we’re uncomfortable to go back into our bodies and feel? We discuss the...

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22:33

Ep. #185: The Evolution- and Acceptance-of Trauma In...

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2025/06/20

Our coming out journey can be fraught with challenges, loss, little victories, followed up with more stress, anxiety, shame and guilt. What does our society think about these kinds of feelings and reactions? Are they considered trauma-responses? Or are we supposed to just ‘get over it’ or cope with it, independently. In this episode, you will learn . . . About the differences between Big “T” and Little “t” trauma.How both Big “T” and Little “t” trauma were perceived decades ago, as com...

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19:42

Ep. #184: Coming Out Late & Learning to Let Go, (Replay)

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2025/06/13

In 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 cha...

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