Coming Out Late

S.2 Ep.5: My Chat w/Late Blooming Lesbian, Krista, Part 1 Jan 30, 2023

In this Part 1 episode, Robin interviews 49-year old late bloomer, Krista. Krista was originally from Nebraska and New Mexico before her family moved to Texas where she lived until graduating from high school. Krista never really used any labels for herself regarding how she felt about boys and girls, men and women - but she did know she was never really enamored with ‘guys’, when all of her female school friends were! After a secret relationship with a girl in high school, (they even went to the high school Prom together), Krista moved out of state for college and married a man quite young. The minute she left that 3-year marriage, (and around the time of her college graduation), her very first thought turned to - you guessed it - WOMEN! But, not knowing where to find her community of gay women or how to even begin to date a woman, Krista’s attention was distracted by a very nice young guy, who she would ultimately marry.

In this episode of the “Coming Out Late” podcast, you will hear Krista talk about . . .

Her early upbringing, and whether or not her parents and siblings were religious or not?
Krista’s recollection of how she felt about ‘guys’ growing up..
Krista’s ‘secret’ relationship with a girl in high school, and how was it that they even went to the Prom together!
Krista married a guy quite young, pretty much at the start of her college career.
What were Krista’s first thoughts after the dissolution of her first, brief marriage?
How did Krista finally confirm her fondness for women?
If YOU would like to share your story (anonymously or publicly), on the Coming Out Late podcast, email Robin at: Comingoutlater@gmail.com.
To receive one-on-one private Coaching with Robin, email her at: Comingoutlater@gmail.com.
Wanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider buying Robin a “virtual” coffee as a sign of your appreciation for all the time, love and energy she pours into our Community. Any and all donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!! Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

Links to resources:

THE 2023 “COMING OUT LATE RETREAT” SCHEDULE:
We are “retreating” to:

(1) Phoenix, Arizona: April 13, 14, 15, & 16, 2023

(2) Rehoboth Beach, DE: April 27, 28, 29, and 30, 2023 - “Women’s Fest”

To be put on the waiting list for ANY of the THREE Retreats, (Florida, Arizona or Delaware), email Robin at: Comingoutlater@gmail.com.

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Wanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider 'buying me a coffee' as a sign of appreciation for bringing you this awesome podcast week after week. Any and all donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!! Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

FOLLOW ROBIN ON INSTAGRAM AT:

To follow Robin on Instagram, and to learn her ‘word’ for 2023, go to:

@late.blooming.lesbian

COMING OUT LATE FB GROUP:

Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late at:

www.facebook.com/groups/209443717714063/

COMING OUT LATE SUPPORT GROUPS:

Support Groups are coming back for 2023!! The schedule, registration process and cost to attend will be announced very soon. They WILL be held on Wednesday evenings, from either 7pm to 8:15pm EST or 8pm EST to 9:15pm sharp. If group members wish to stay longer than the allotted 75 minutes, Robin will leave the Zoom Room open f

S.2 Ep.4: "Life" After Coming Out Late, w/Cheryl, Part 2 Jan 23, 2023

In this Part 2 episode of “Life After Coming Out Late”, Robin continues her conversation with late bloomer and Women Loving Women support group friend, Cheryl. Cheryl left us hanging in Part 1, as to what her life looks like now, now that she has settled-into her own place and helping her daughter get settled and adjusted as well. Having no previous experience ‘being’ with a woman, let alone ever having dated a woman, Cheryl was in no rush to get herself ‘out there’ on the dating scene. Instead, she found so much comfort and value in getting to know herself more deeply, and being available to her daughter. Through this conversation with Cheryl & Valerie, once again, Robin shows us the importance of “representation” and how vital it is for us to share our coming out late stories with one another. When others hear our stories, (especially others questioning their own sexuality), they learn that they are not alone, and that there IS hope. What a gift we can give one another, simply by sharing our stories.

In this episode of the “Coming Out Late” podcast, you will learn . . .

Who Valerie is, and what HER ‘Coming Out Lte” story is.
How Valerie did not necessarily see or find “representation” either, and there really wasn’t anyone around to talk about what she was feeling & experiencing.
Once Valerie WAS around other queer people, how easy it was to slip right into the group, feel accepted, and understand herself WAY more clearly!
About Valerie’s very brief and underwhelming experience on the dating apps, and why she chose to take a break from them.
How Valerie & Cheryl met and what their life is like now.
Are long distance relationships worth it?
What are the pluses and minuses of dating someone from another country?
If YOU would like to share your story (anonymously or publicly), on the Coming Out Late podcast, email Robin at: Comingoutlater@gmail.com.
To receive one-on-one private Coaching with Robin, email her at: Comingoutlater@gmail.com.
Wanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider buying Robin a “virtual” coffee as a sign of your appreciation for all the time, love and energy she pours into our Community. Any and all donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!! Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

Links to resources:

THE 2023 COMING OUT LATE RETREAT.
There have been some revisions to the 2023 Retreat Schedule. We are “retreating” to:
(a) Florida in March: Jacksonville Beach, FL; March 16, 17, 18, and 19, 2023,

(b) Phoenix / Scottsdale, Arizona: April 13, 14, 15, & 16, 2023

c) Rehoboth Beach, DE: April 27, 28, 29, and 30, 2023 - “Women’s Fest”

To be put on the waiting list for ANY of the THREE Retreats, (Florida, Arizona or Delaware), email Robin at: Comingoutlater@gmail.com.

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Wanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider 'buying me a coffee' as a sign of appreciation for bringing you this awesome podcast week after week. Any and all donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!! Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

COMING OUT LATE FB GROUP:

Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late at:

www.facebook.com/groups/209443717714063/

COMING OUT LATE SUPPORT GROUPS:

Support Groups are coming back for 2023!! The schedule, registration process and cost to attend will be announced very soon. They WILL be held

S.2 Ep.3: "Life" After Coming Out Late w/Cheryl, Part 1 Jan 16, 2023

In 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 share our coming out late stories, so others hearing our stories who are possibly questioning their own sexualities, won’t feel so alone, and know that there IS hope beyond our compulsory heteronormative lives!

In this episode of the “Coming Out Late” podcast, you will learn . . .

How the lack of talking about emotions and ‘things’ in Cheryl’s upbringing led to figuring ‘things’ out on her own.
How one can be an open-minded, liberal, “feeler”, (and thinker), but without representation, how is one able to understand and learn about LGBTQ+ topics? “Being gay wasn’t really a thing - everyone was hetero and that was that…”
How making “safe choices” in life, particularly early in life, turns out NOT necessarily to be “the” way to proceed with life!
How lockdown during Covid forced us ALL to look inward; there were no more distractions or ways to stay super busy - forcing us to look within!
What tools you can use to help with self-reflection and going inward.
This Late Bloomers’ reaction to her own coming out - her “Aha!” moment.
What to do next when we realize: “...I’m not living the life that I should be…”
To receive one-on-one private Coaching with Robin, email her at: Comingoutlater@gmail.com.
Wanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider buying Robin a “virtual” coffee as a sign of your appreciation for all the time, love and energy she pours into our Community. Any and all donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!! Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

Links to resources:

THE 2023 COMING OUT LATE RETREAT.
There have been some revisions to the 2023 Retreat Schedule. We are “retreating” to:
(a) Florida in March: Jacksonville Beach, FL; March 16, 17, 18, and 19, 2023,

(b) Phoenix / Scottsdale, Arizona: April 13, 14, 15, & 16, 2023

c) Rehoboth Beach, DE: April 27, 28, 29, and 30, 2023 - “Women’s Fest”

To be put on the waiting list for ANY of the THREE Retreats, (Florida, Arizona or Delaware), email Robin at: Comingoutlater@gmail.com.

WWW.BUYMEACOFFEE.COM

Wanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider 'buying me a coffee' as a sign of appreciation for bringing you this awesome podcast week after week. Any and all donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!! Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

FOLLOW ROBIN ON INSTAGRAM AT:

To follow Robin on Instagram, and to learn her ‘word’ for 2023, go to:

@late.blooming.lesbian

COMING OUT LATE FB GROUP:

Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late at:

www.facebook.com/groups/209443717714063/

COMING OUT LATE SUPPORT GROUPS:

Support Groups are coming back for 2023!! The schedule, registration process and cost to attend will be announced very soon. They WILL be held on Wednesday evenings, from either 7p

S.2 E.2: Queer, Gay & Lesbian Intentions for 2023 Jan 09, 2023

In 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 to your body & heart, instead of your mind.
How focusing on one word can help with personal growth and progress
To receive one-on-one private Coaching with Robin, email her at: Comingoutlater@gmail.com.
Wanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider buying Robin a “virtual” coffee as a sign of your appreciation for all the time, love and energy she pours into our Community. Any and all donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!! Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

Links to resources:

WWW.BUYMEACOFFEE.COM

Wanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider 'buying me a coffee' as a sign of appreciation for bringing you this awesome podcast week after week. Any and all donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!! Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

FOLLOW ROBIN ON INSTAGRAM AT:

To follow Robin on Instagram, and to learn her ‘word’ for 2023, go to:

@late.blooming.lesbian

COMING OUT LATE FB GROUP:

Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late at:

www.facebook.com/groups/209443717714063/

COMING OUT LATE SUPPORT GROUPS:

Support Groups are coming back for 2023!! The schedule, registration process and cost to attend will be announced very soon. They WILL be held on Wednesday evenings, from 8pm EST to 9:15pm sharp. If group members wish to stay longer than the allotted 75 minutes, Robin will leave the Zoom Room open for as long as you all wish to stay, but Robin will be leaving the group at 9:15pm EST. For more details and to be added to the Support Group Wait List, email Robin at: Comingoutlater@gmail.com. PLEASE NOTE: One Wednesday will be the “Women Loving Women” support group, alternating Wednesdays with “Fifty Plus & Fabulous”, for women close-to 50 years old and over. ANYONE can join the “Women Loving Women” Group.

BISEXUALLY SPEAKING: SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION MEETS WEEKLY:The weekly group, “Bisexually Speaking” continues to be available for anyone who identifies as gay, AND of course, for anyone who identifies or *thinks* they are bisexual. We do not turn anyone away who wishes to try attending a small group discussion, questions where on the gay spectrum you fall, or simply needs a support group.

Bisexually Speaking, every Wednesday at 12:30pm EST

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/93135

THE 2023 COMING OUT LATE RETREAT.There have been some revisions to the 2023 Retreat Schedule. We are “retreating” to:(a) Florida in March,

(b) Arizona in mid-April, and

c) “Women’s Fest” in Rehoboth Beach, DE.

To be put on the waiting list for either the Florida March Retreat OR the April Arizona Retreat, email Robin at: Comingoutlater@gmail.com.

S.2 Ep.1: Helen's Story: From Widow to Masc Lesbian in 2022! Jan 02, 2023

In this episode, Robin again breaks the mold in the world of LGBTQ+ podcasting by introducing us to yet another one of her listeners, via a letter she received from Helen. Like the previous letter read in last season’s Episode #55 by Michelle in Australia, Robin received a letter from Helen, outlining her very painful and difficult 2022, complete with Helen’s coming out story. Robin was so struck by Helen’s vulnerability, the pain she is working through, the self-discovery she is experiencing, and of course, her beautiful coming out story, that she knew she had to share Helen’s story with us. In fact, Helen shared her story with Robin as an offering for it to be read on the podcast. But Robin knew that the impact of Helen’s words and all the sentiment behind them would be better spoken by Helen herself. So, Robin asked and Helen agreed to read her own letter, aloud, for the Coming Out Late audience.

Helen’s real, raw and relatable story shares with us the following . . .

How grief, gender dysphoria, autism, intersex, bisexuality, and ultimately, butch lesbian ALL came to light in Helen’s world in 2022!
How Helen has to deal with the guilt that SHE has survived and is now free to turn away from her deceased husband, after 34 years of marriage, and move on with her life. And, with him now being gone, and her alone, she must now choose a different path to her future than the one in which they had originally planned for themselves together. After all, “Life” is for the Living, is it not?
What is gender dysphoria? “Gender Dysphoria” is defined as: a term that describes a sense of unease that a person may have because of a mismatch, or incongruence, between their biological sex and their gender identity. This sense of unease or dissatisfaction may be so intense it can lead to depression and anxiety and have a harmful impact on daily life.
What it means to be Intersex: Intersex describes naturally occurring variations in biological sex characteristics. These differences may be apparent at birth or may not be recognized until later in life. Oftentimes, a person will go through life fully unaware that they have an intersex variation. Intersex is both a biological state and, in recent years, a group identity for people who have been historically stigmatized for being born with bodies that do not align with the binary definition of "boy/girl," "man/woman," or "male/female."
The realization of masculine secondary sexual characteristics such as: the need to shave her facial hair, a deeper voice than ‘typical’ of females, and a more muscular physicality.
Helen’s initial declaration of being bisexual, only later to publicly announce and acknowledge her lifelong butch lesbian inclinations.
Her realization that, at the moment, ‘living her dream’ has nothing to do with attracting others, but it’s about at last learning how to love and accept herself for who she truly is, AND enjoying being that person.
Wanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider buying Robin a “virtual” coffee as a sign of your appreciation for all the time, love and energy she pours into our Community. Any and all donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!! Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

Links to resources:

THANK YOU TO OUR SPECIAL GUEST, HELEN FLACK:

Thank you Helen for sharing your story full of your experience, strength and hope with us, and for taking the time to write and record this episode for us.

To learn more and/or to make a donation in Simon Flack’s name, please visit: https://sitran.org/support-us/how-donate/. The Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience (SITraN) is known for their groundbreaking research into ALS or MND.

Ep. #65 Catching Up w/Late Bloomer, Kari DeWitt, Part 2 Dec 26, 2022

In this Part Two episode, Robin continues her conversation with late bloomer and LGBTQ+ Mindset & Empowerment Coach AND Spiritual Mentor, Kari DeWitt. Robin picks back up with the challenging question for Kari, “...how do we help our LGBTQ+ coming out late community overcome debilitating feelings of selfishness while they’re navigating their new trajectory in life as a gay person…?” Kari’s answer may surprise you. Likewise, Robin and Kari also look back at how much about themselves and about their lives have changed, in just one short year.

In this episode you will also hear Robin and Kari talk about . . .

How Kari’s look has changed over the past year; how she identifies today, as opposed to a year ago, and what she ‘labels’ herself as today.
There are no rules when it comes to who you are ‘supposed’ to be.
Give yourself permission to play with the way you look, the way you wear your hair, the way you sound and how you talk. Experiment and play around and when something feels right or you say, “Ooh, I like the way that looks. I like the way I feel when I wear my hair this way…”
Stand in your power and simply ‘be’. It’s OK to just ‘be’.
When we act, and live-in authenticity, we give everyone else who hears and sees us living authentically, permission to do the same.
In accepting ourselves, our queerness, we are taking one step closer in accepting that ‘things’ change in life; things change all the time in life.
‘Things’ don’t happen TO-us in life; ‘things’ happen FOR us in our lives.
We all need to learn to ‘let go’ and trust that we’re always taken care of and everything that’s happening in our lives is happening for us.
Kari reveals HER secret to living an authentic and soulful life - it’s all in the STARs: Surrendering, Trusting, Allowing, and finally, Releasing.
Learn to love yourself first; we simply cannot fully love another human being until we learn how to love ourselves first.
Wanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider buying Robin a “virtual” coffee as a sign of your appreciation for all the time, love and energy she pours into our Community. Any and all donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!! Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

Links to resources:

THANK YOU TO OUR SPECIAL GUEST, KARI DEWITT:

To learn more about Kari DeWitt and her LGBTQ+ Mindset & Empowerment Coach, AND Spiritual Mentor offerings, go to: https://www.karidewitt.com

TO LISTEN TO EPISODE #5, MY NOVEMBER 2021 CONVERSATION w/KARI DEWITT, GO TO:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coming-out-late/id1589128068?i=1000540356354

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Wanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider 'buying me a coffee' as a sign of appreciation. Any and all donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!! Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

COMING OUT LATE SUPPORT GROUPS:

Three out of the four Coming Out Late Support Groups are suspended until further notice while Robin recovers from the influenza virus. The one support group that is open to anyone in need of weekly support is “Bisexually Speaking”. You must use the link below each and every week, in order to register and receive the sign-in information. There is a $5 per person, per meeting WEEKLY “Cover Charge” to participate.

Bisexually Speaking, every Wednesday at 12:30pm EST

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Ep. #64: A Couple o' Late Bloomers Catch Up, Part 1 Dec 19, 2022

In this episode, Robin talks with Kari DeWitt, an LGBTQ+ Mindset & Empowerment Coach as well as a Spiritual Mentor. This is not Robin & Kari’s first rodeo or podcast episode together - Robin interviewed Kari back in Episode 5 of the “Coming Out Late” podcast in November of 2021, as her first-ever podcast guest. Back then, they chatted with one another about all-things LGBTQ+, sharing bits ‘n pieces of their own coming out late stories, as well as talking about the enormous growth each were experiencing in their own private Facebook groups, Kari’s “Late Bloomer Lesbians + Support Group”, and Robin’s “Coming Out Late” group. A year later, they pick up where they left off, continuing to address LGBTQ topics, but this time perhaps, in more broader terms as they zoom-out from their microscopic views of simply coming out late, and explore the deeper realms of what their queer awakening may really mean.

In this episode you will hear Robin and Kari discuss . . .

How has Kari’s coming out late journey changed in the year that passed since Kari was last on the “Coming Out Late” podcast?
What has Kari learned about herself and about her sexuality in the last year?
Has the “landscape” of coming out changed at all, in the last year?
What has ‘spirituality’ have to do with my gayness, my coming out?.
This is bigger than our sexuality; our awareness and declaration of our queerness is a stepping stone to something greater for each of us.
What is the difference between ‘woke’, and ‘being awake’?
Awakening to our true ‘beingness’ also gives space for other doors to open and for you to get curious in your life.
We each have a purpose here. We came into this life as this particular human to have this particular experience, to learn a specific lesson.
What is the kryptonite for ‘shame’ and ‘guilt’? Helping women get closer to their authentic self, which is soul - that which is greater than ourselves.
Getting quiet with yourself long enough to be able to have a relationship with this inner being.
Wanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider buying Robin a “virtual” coffee as a sign of your appreciation for all the time, love and energy she pours into our Community. Any and all donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!! Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

Links to resources:

THANK YOU TO OUR SPECIAL GUEST, KARI DEWITT:

To learn more about Kari DeWitt and her LGBTQ+ Mindset & Empowerment Coach, AND Spiritual Mentor offerings, go to: https://www.karidewitt.com

TO LISTEN TO EPISODE #5, MY NOVEMBER 2021 CONVERSATION w/KARI DEWITT, GO TO:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coming-out-late/id1589128068?i=1000540356354

WWW.BUYMEACOFFEE.COM

Wanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider 'buying me a coffee' as a sign of appreciation. Any and all donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!! Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

COMING OUT LATE SUPPORT GROUPS:

Three out of the four Coming Out Late Support Groups are suspended until further notice while Robin recovers from the influenza virus. The one support group that is open to anyone in need of weekly support is “Bisexually Speaking”. You must use the link below each and every week, in order to register and receive the sign-in information. There is a $5 per person, per meeting WEEKLY “Cover Charge” to participate.

Bisexually Spea

Ep. 63: A Late Bloomer Interview w/Dee Burrell Dec 12, 2022

In this episode, Robin interviews late bloomer and emotional wellness coach, Dee Burrell. Robin and Dee’s chemistry and easy-conversation style make it easy to ponder the possibilities that our thoughts are not who we are - that they’re just thoughts. Likewise, the two discuss and disclose what it was like to realize you are gay at the age of 5 but living in the south being raised a staunch southern baptist. After four children, eight years of clawing her way out of the closet and fourteen years of a hetero-normative marriage, it is obvious to Robin’s listeners that Dee IS finally living her best life.

In this episode you will hear Robin and Dee talk about . . .

What does it mean when Dee says, “...we are not our thoughts?”
What external factors impact and affect our inner knowing?
How adult questioning, when we’re young, can be SO off-putting and presumptuous. For Dee, *something* didn’t fit their line of questioning.
Dee recalls thinking, “...I’d grow out of it, I’d marry a man, I’d have kids…you know, I’d do all the things that were expected of me…”
Choosing the men we are to marry: “...you’ll do just fine; you’re smart, you’re attractive…we’ll have adorable babies…you know, like, this is what I’m supposed to do…” We convince ourselves that THIS is where we’re supposed to be.
Our lives, and our marriages, they were definitely NOT what they appeared to be; people looking from the outside in, idolized what they thought we had.
Typically, NONE of the ‘things’ that we are terrified will happen, ever happen at all. They are all just thoughts in our minds, stories we tell ourselves that don’t even exist.
Using personal development tools to get through familial betrayal.
Allowing ourselves to feel ALL the feelings. Do not resist the hard feelings. What we resist, persists.
Our power is latent in us all; we just need develop the courage to tap into it.
Wanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider buying Robin a “virtual” coffee as a sign of your appreciation for all the time, love and energy she pours into our Community. Any and all donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!! Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

Links to resources:

THANK YOU TO OUR SPECIAL GUEST, DEE BURRELL:

To learn more about Dee Burrell and her emotional wellness offerings, go to: https://www.sapphiccoaching.com

THE 2023 VISION BOARD WORKSHOP:Take advantage of the special Presale Offer to join the year-long, 2023 Vision Board Workshop by registering before January 1st in order to snag the $249 presale deal. Starting January 1st, registration into this one-of-a-kind Workshop goes up to $299 per person, for the year-long Workshop. To find out how you can Register and pay NOW, please email Robin at: Comingoutlater@gmail.com.

COMING OUT LATE SUPPORT GROUPS:

Three out of the four Coming Out Late Support Groups are suspended until further notice while Robin recovers from the influenza virus. The one support group that is open to anyone in need of weekly support is “Bisexually Speaking”. You must use the link below each and every week, in order to register and receive the sign-in information. There is a $5 per person, per meeting WEEKLY “Cover Charge” to participate.

Bisexually Speaking, every Wednesday at 12:30pm EST

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/93135

THE 2023 COMING OUT LATE RETREAT.There have been some revisions to the 2023 Retreat Schedule. We are “retreating” in Florida in March, and setting up our Retreat in the Phoenix Arizona area in April. To be put on the waiting list for

Ep. #62: Coming Out Late was Inevitable Dec 05, 2022

In this episode, Robin debuts a new segment of her podcast called, “Consider the Possibility”. In “Consider the Possibility”, 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? Mentally? Spiritually? Physically?
Does the knowledge of ‘impermanence’ affect our daily lives?
Does ‘impermanence’ impact our mindfulness and being present in the moment?
What are the benefits of accepting ‘impermanence’?
What can happen if we do not accept the idea of ‘impermanence’?
By embracing ‘impermanence’, we learn acceptance and that ‘change’ is inevitable.
How does the intersection of ‘impermanence’ and ‘comp-het’, ‘homophobia’, and deep-seeded denial play in our lives and how self-love, self-confidence and self-esteem can be the medicine!
Wanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider buying Robin a “virtual” coffee as a sign of your appreciation for all the time, love and energy she pours into our Community. Any and all donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!! Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

Links to resources:

THE 2023 COMING OUT LATE RETREAT.Get on the waiting list for the March 2023 Coming Out Late Retreat to be held in the Phoenix or Scottsdale, Arizona area by emailing ARIZONA to Robin at: Comingoutlater@gmail.com.

THE 2023 VISION BOARD WORKSHOP:Get on the waiting list for the January, 4-week Vision Board Workshop. Cost includes instruction and guidance, assessments, four, weekly 90-minute Workshop sessions and three additional quarterly, hour-long accountability meetings throughout the year. To be added to the Waitlist and for more information about the workshop, please email Robin at: Comingoutlater@gmail.com.

COMING OUT LATE SUPPORT GROUPS:

Three out of the four Coming Out Late Support Groups are suspended until further notice while Robin recovers from the influenza virus. The one support group that is open to anyone in need of weekly support is “Bisexually Speaking”. You must use the link below each and every week, in order to register and receive the sign-in information. There is a $5 per person, per meeting WEEKLY “Cover Charge” to participate.

Bisexually Speaking, every Wednesday at 12:30pm EST

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/93135

COMING OUT LATE FB GROUP:

Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late at:

www.facebook.com/groups/209443717714063/

WWW.BUYMEACOFFEE.COM

Wanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider 'buying me a coffee' as a sign of appreciation. Any and all donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!! Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

Ep. #61: Who, and Why Am I? Nov 28, 2022

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 solopreneur, and what that means. (Hint: an unexpected and abrupt - and illegal - ending to her marital alimony suddenly had Robin scrambling to support herself.)
Why Robin thinks we are all going through a metamorphosis throughout our lives, explaining why it’s important we embrace change and impermanence, because nothing stays the same - change is inevitable.
Robin says, “...I always knew there was something more for me to do, to accomplish…always wanting to know my purpose in life…”
How Robin followed the breadcrumbs along a 10-year journey.
Recuperating from her nearly three-year divorce and how two and a half years after her divorce, she was faced with a very difficult financial and legal decision.
How Robin freed herself from being beholden to her ex-husband, wanting to be fully self-sufficient and independent - depending only on herself.
Theories on why there are droves of people coming out late in the last 4-7 years; and how many come out near their 30th, 40th, 50th, 60th, 70th+ birthdays.
Coming to terms with being gay and how we choose to express ourselves (as gay people), publicly, AND, reconciling that expression of our gayness.
Fear paralyzes us. When you’re feeling the fear, ask yourself, “What’s the worst that can happen?” Feel the fear and do it anyway.
What roles do ‘comp-het’, ‘homophobia’, and deep-seeded denial play in our lives and how self-love, self-confidence and self-esteem can be the medicine!
Wanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider buying Robin a “virtual” coffee as a sign of your appreciation for all the time, love and energy she pours into our Community. Any and all donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!! Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

Links to resources:

SPEAKER SUMMIT #4: A Conversation with Hulu’s star couple from “Mormon No More”, and creators of their “Peace Out” podcast, Sal Osborne & Lena Schwen.You can purchase the RECORDING from this Speaker Summit by sending $27 to either Venmo: @comingoutlater or PayPal: @NovareInternational, THEN emailing Robin at Comingoutlater@gmail.com, to request your copy of the Recording.

COMING OUT LATE SUPPORT GROUPS:

ALL of our now FOUR support groups have gone to a $5 per person, per meeting “Cover Charge”. ALL groups are now accessible via a unique Buy Me A Coffee link that is special to each of the four support groups, AND, once you’ve paid, will take you to the Zoom link needed to enter the support group. Here are those special Buy Me A Coffee links to join each of those support groups:

Women Helping Women, every Tuesday at 12:30pm EST

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/93122

Bisexually Speaking, every Wednesday at 12:30pm EST

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/93135

Women Loving Women, every Wednesday evening at 7:00pm EST

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/93137

Fifty Plus & Fabulous, every OTHER Thursday from 7pm EST to 10pm EST

(Next date

Ep. #60: What Did the Pansexual Say to the Lesbian? Nov 21, 2022

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 heteronormativity.
There’s no puttin’ the genie back in the bottle once she pops out!
There are two camps of women: those who ‘knew’ but for external societal reasons had to stuff it down; and those of us who stuffed it so far down, (due to implicit societal reasons), that it took decades to ‘know’.
How inexplicable, confusing infatuations back then, make complete sense now.
Do we need ‘labels’? Do we want labels?
Married women liking women: oh my gosh, this IS a ‘thing’!
How do you know for sure you’re gay, having never been intimate with a woman?
Is it ‘normal’ to feel resentments about NOT coming out sooner?
In what ways have I, and do ‘we’, personally grow, since coming out?
I’ve come out late in life, so, what else don’t I know about myself?
Everything in my life happens FOR me, not TO me!
Hetero-dating versus same-sex dating - who makes the first move? How do you flirt?
Indoctrinating yourself into the gay culture; ask for guidance if you need it.
When in doubt, just use “ya’ll” for everyone’s pronouns.
Coming out later: is self-care selfish?
Wanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider buying Robin a “virtual” coffee as a sign of your appreciation for all the time, love and energy she pours into our Community. Any and all donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!! Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

Links to resources:

THE FIRST “COMING OUT LATE” RETREAT OF 2023:

Come join Robin and your coming out late peers at the very first retreat of 2023 in March, in Phoenix Arizona. To be added to the Phoenix Retreat waiting list, email Robin your name to: Comingoutlater@gmail.com.

SPEAKER SUMMIT #4: A Conversation with Hulu’s star couple from “Mormon No More”, and creators of their “Peace Out” podcast, Sal Osborne & Lena Schwen.You can purchase the RECORDING from this Speaker Summit by sending $27 to either Venmo: @comingoutlater or PayPal: @NovareInternational, THEN emailing Robin at Comingoutlater@gmail.com, to request your copy of the Recording.

COMING OUT LATE FB GROUP:

Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late at:

www.facebook.com/groups/209443717714063/

WWW.BUYMEACOFFEE.COM

Wanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider 'buying me a coffee' as a sign of appreciation. Any and all donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!! Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

COMING OUT LATE SUPPORT GROUPS:

ALL of our now FOUR support groups have gone to a $5 per person, per meeting “Cover Charge”. ALL groups are now accessible via a unique Buy Me A Coffee link that is special to each of the four support groups, AND, once you’ve paid, will take you to the Zoom link needed to enter the support group. Here are those special Buy Me A Coffee links to join each of those support groups:

Women Helping Women,

Ep. #59: Late Blooming Conversations, Part 2 Nov 14, 2022

In this episode, Robin takes us back into an inside look, (“Part Two”), into several really poignant conversations that took place in one of her four weekly support groups she facilitates for women coming out late in life. With permission from all the women in this small group this particular week, they collectively agreed that the conversation that transpired was just too good NOT to share with her podcast listeners.

In this Part Two episode, you will hear and learn about . . .

We pick up the conversation with the idea that ‘feeling uncomfortable’ and ‘feeling uncertain’ are simply aspects of life that we must accept. That we must get comfortable with being UNcomfortable; that we must learn how to be comfortable while also feeling uncertainty.
We talk about how “we don’t HAVE to make this moment, or this situation tolerable for everyone else just so that I can tolerate it.”
We collectively agreed that we WISHED someone would have said to us, as young girls, that it’s ok to disappoint people - that they’ll be ok. We shared what the magnitude of that conversation would have had on our young lives, and beyond, had we been told that it’s ok to disappoint others.
How much growth and ‘riches’ exist in the sitting-in the unknown, and sitting in the discomfort.
We learned how to manipulate and control as a result of feeling out of control growing up; those tactics and auto-responses come with us into our adult relationships.
Learning to feel safe and trustworthy within ourselves.
As children, we learned coping mechanisms to conform and ‘not disappoint’ in order to keep the peace. As adults, we need to shed these coping mechanisms that no longer serve us when we learn to trust ourselves.
THIS is it! A declaration - no longer a question!
Staying (in my marriage or hetero-relationship would have been easier. Easier for who? What IS “easier”?
Don’t look back(wards). Appreciate the experiences that made us into who we are today. We are the sum of ALL of our experiences!
Our lives unfold precisely how they are meant to unfold.
Our lives, our stories do NOT have to look like everyone else’s.
What does “gay” look like today? How do you represent? If you’re very femme, how do you let others know you’re gay?
Some Bonus conversation about Episode #55, and if/how we should come out to elderly parents and grandparents.
Wanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider buying Robin a “virtual” coffee as a sign of your appreciation for all the time, love and energy she pours into our Community. Any and all donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!! Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

Links to resources:

SPEAKER SUMMIT #4: How to Handle the Holidays Before, During or After Coming Out!!Join us virtually in Zoom on Wednesday, November 16, from 7pm to 9pm EST when we invite Hulu’s star couple from “Mormon No More” and creators of their “Peace Out” podcast, Sal Osborne and Lena Schwen. Who better to talk to us about how to handle the holidays than this family of seven children, and two ex-husbands, than a couple of former Mormons. $27 pp. Register using the Calendly link below. Recordings are available for purchase for $27, by emailing Robin at: Comingoutlater@gmail.com.Register for the Live, virtual event here:https://calendly.com/comingoutlatecommunity/speaker-summit-4

COMING OUT LATE SUPPORT GROUPS:

ALL of our now FOUR support groups have gone to a $5 per person, per meeting “Cover Charge”. ALL groups are now accessible via a unique Buy Me A Coffee link that is special to each of the four support groups, AND, once you’ve paid, will take you to the Zoom link needed to

Ep. #58: Late Blooming Conversations, Part 1 Nov 06, 2022

In this episode, Robin shares with us an inside look into one of her four weekly support groups she facilitates for women coming out late in life. With permission from all the women in this small group, on this particular day, they collectively agreed that the conversation that transpired was just too good NOT to share with her podcast listeners.

In this episode you will hear and learn about . . .

We initially opened the conversation by pondering the following comment/question: “Do you find that it’s much more intense dating women than men?”
Discussing that first question then morphed into us discussing THIS question: “Have you found it hard to not get caught up in the ‘new relationship energy’ feelings? What are some tools you would suggest to help with those intense ‘new relationship energy’ feelings?”
Feel the feelings. Feel ALL the feelings. BUT…do NOT let new relationship-energy cloud your judgment!
What is New Relationship Energy? (NRE)? And is it something to avoid, fear or dive-into?
How do recovering people pleasers handle the intoxicating feelings from new relationship energy? Are there tools to deal with new relationship energy?
How do you transition, within a relationship, from ‘new relationship energy’, to something more sustainable? From obsession to success & sustainable?
The importance of our female friendships and their ability to tell us with loving kindness the difficult things we need to hear about ourselves.
Setting realistic expectations for yourself, AND within a relationship.
The value in maintaining personal autonomy within your relationship.
While sounding cliché, the critical nature of communication in ALL of our (close) relationships.
Trusting our feelings and our intuition.
Tools for our personal growth.
Having everything, but still feeling, “...is this it?”
If somebody would have just said this to me when I was a little girl . . .
Wanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider buying Robin a “virtual” coffee as a sign of your appreciation for all the time, love and energy she pours into our Community. Any and all donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!! Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

Links to resources:

SPEAKER SUMMIT #4: Handling the Ho-Ho-Ho-mophobia During the Holidays!Join us virtually in Zoom on Wednesday, November 16, from 7pm to 9pm EST when we invite Hulu’s star couple from “Mormon No More” and creators of their “Peace Out” podcast, Sal Osborne and Lena Schwen. Who better to talk to us about how to handle the holidays than this family of seven children, and two ex-husbands, than a couple of former Mormons. $27 pp. Register using the Calendly link below. Recordings are available for purchase for $27, by emailing Robin at: Comingoutlater@gmail.com.Register for the Live, virtual event here:https://calendly.com/comingoutlatecommunity/speaker-summit-4

COMING OUT LATE SUPPORT GROUPS:

ALL of our now FOUR support groups have gone to a $5 per person, per meeting “Cover Charge”. ALL groups are now accessible via a unique Buy Me A Coffee link that is special to each of the four support groups, AND, once you’ve paid, will take you to the Zoom link needed to enter the support group. Here are those special Buy Me A Coffee links to join each of those support groups:

Women Helping Women, every Tuesday at 12:30pm EST

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/93122

Bisexually Speaking, every Wednesday at 12:30pm EST

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDougla

Ep: #57 - Holy Sh*t! I'm (STILL) Gay! Oh Thank You Lesbian Lords! Oct 31, 2022

In this episode, Robin is being interviewed by Annie McKinnon, creator and Host of “Talking All Things LGBTQ”. With a full year under her belt, since starting her own podcast and coming out to the world in the first few episodes, this is an interesting inside look at Robin’s recount of her story a year later, as well as her reflecting on the many lessons she has learned along the way. One thing she knows for sure, is that loving a woman has been a beautiful journey and “easier” for her, than loving and being involved with a man, but? It is not always easy either!

In this episode you will hear and learn about . . .

Sleep-walking through life, then married with children for 28+ years - but the Universe was whispering a different message to me.
Compulsory-Heteronormativity and deep social conditioning.
Fearing the unknown; we fear what we do not understand.
What is homophobia? Is it innate? Is it real? Is it suppressed? Learned?
Stuffing down and numbing the feelings.
Unconventional research to figure this sh*t out! And meeting the women who gave me absolute affirmation, confirmation and validation.
The “Aha!” moment; and how did that feel - in the moment?
The painful Messy Middle, dealing with my divorce and telling my children.
That moment when I knew my life, (moving forward), was never going to be the same.
Coming clean to my loved ones - regardless of their potential reactions.
Through self-assessment and self-reflection, you will learn your attachment styles, love languages, and self-love.
Learn by doing: educating ourselves with every interaction and every relationship we have, and asking yourself: are you well-aligned with this person in all aspects of being human?
Book:, “Attachment Theory: by Joan
Our awakening to our sexuality is our super power!
Unlearning old values and beliefs. Is that MY belief or someone else’s ‘voice’?
Q: “When can I put all this (difficult stuff) behind me?” A: “When you take the time to put it in front of you.”
Wanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider buying Robin a “virtual” coffee as a sign of your appreciation for all the time, love and energy she pours into our Community. Any and all donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!! Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

Links to resources:

COMING OUT LATE SUPPORT GROUPS:

ALL of our now FOUR support groups have gone to a $5 per person, per meeting “Cover Charge”. ALL groups are now accessible via a unique Buy Me A Coffee link that is special to each of the four support groups, AND, once you’ve paid, will take you to the Zoom link needed to enter the support group. Here are those special Buy Me A Coffee links to join each of those support groups:

Women Helping Women, every Tuesday at 12:30pm EST

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/93122

Bisexually Speaking, every Wednesday at 12:30pm EST

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/93135

Women Loving Women, every Wednesday evening at 7:00pm EST

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/93137

Fifty Plus & Fabulous, every OTHER Thursday from 7pm EST to 10pm EST

(Next dates: 10/20/22, 11/3/22, 11/17/22)

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/93024For information on how to join any one of the four Support Groups, simply email Robin at: Comingoutlater@gmail.com

COMING OUT LATE FB GROUP:

Join our private FB Group: Coming Out L

Ep. #56: Late Blooming Break-Ups w/Samantha Fox Oct 24, 2022

In this episode, Robin discusses the in’s and out’s of relational compatibility, emotional EQ, timing, chemistry and of course, ‘curiosity’ with friend, colleague and Lesbian Curiosity Coach herself, Samantah Fox.

In this episode you will hear and learn about . . .

Figuring out chemistry: even with video-chatting, and audio-texting constantly, ‘chemistry’ may be evident for some, and not for others; everyone processes at their own pace and in their own way.
The importance of understanding each other’s ‘intentions’ for meeting, AND, being open and honest about your wants, needs, intentions and expectations. The importance of gaining CLARITY!
The importance of understanding your own “triggers” and what makes you put your guard-up and what you can do to avoid misunderstandings and miscommunications.
The importance of REALLY recognizing when you and another person are misaligned. It is SO common, (and SO unhealthy) for us to, (all along the course of getting to know someone), hope and dream for ‘her’ and for ‘things’ to be a certain way, when they really aren’t.
The necessity of self-assessment and self-awareness in order to figure out what you want and need in a relationship; AND, be open to the possibility that those things you think you need and want may change and evolve.
How much it matters that two people are, (as much as possible), in very similar points in their lives as they try to enter into a relationship with one another, (i.,e., just divorcing, the messy middle, new to dating, been out for several years, in an open marriage, not out to anyone yet, etc.).
No matter where you are in the “Coming Out Late” journey, the necessity of learning who you are; being rigorously honest with yourself and others.
Wanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider buying Robin a “virtual” coffee as a sign of your appreciation for all the time, love and energy she pours into our Community. Any and all donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!! Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

Links to resources:

THE LESBIAN CURIOSITY COACH - SAMANTHA FOX

website-https://www.curiousquestioningandcomingout.com

TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@lesbiancuriositycoach

Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/lesbiancuriositycoach/

YouTube-https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugZWOUuPKEtdXQndioSbYQ

COMING OUT LATE SUPPORT GROUPS:

ALL of our now FOUR support groups have gone to a $5 per person, per meeting “Cover Charge”. ALL groups are now accessible via a unique Buy Me A Coffee link that is special to each of the four support groups, AND, once you’ve paid, will take you to the Zoom link needed to enter the support group. Here are those special Buy Me A Coffee links to join each of those support groups:

Women Helping Women, every Tuesday at 12:30pm EST

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/93122

Bisexually Speaking, every Wednesday at 12:30pm EST

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/93135

Women Loving Women, every Wednesday evening at 7:00pm EST

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/93137

Fifty Plus & Fabulous, every OTHER Thursday from 7pm EST to 10pm EST

(Next dates: 10/20/22, 11/3/22, 11/17/22)

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Ep.#55: Coming Out Late in the Land of Oz Oct 17, 2022

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 Robin, aloud, for the Coming Out Late audience.

Whether covered directly, or implied, this episode touches upon topics which get us thinking about . . .

The universal nature of coming out late, no matter where in the world we live.
The effect of women in non-traditional, but male-dominated occupations.
Is it a woman’s responsibility to help make a man feel ‘whole’ if he feels emasculated or threatened by a woman?
Being with men, cutting off bits of myself and making myself smaller in order that they would feel like men.
Many of the late in life stories include complex arrangements and rearrangements of marriage and children and Incredibly courageous and challenging journeys. This guest doesn’t have children, and is not married.
There is more to “identity” than just our sexuality.
A life lived out of other people's expectations is a life dominated by fear and resentment.
Being honest with other women, from the very start.
Am I an “L”? A “B”? Or maybe a “P”? Do we need labels? How do I flirt with a woman?
Do I now need to dress differently and wear beanies?
Which life-lived is my real reality? Everything feels completely flipped upside-down, or sideways, or completely averse.
Sexual identity versus cultural conditioning; internalized homophobia, people pleasing and the female anatomy.
It seemed that the rainbow world offered many possibilities for stepping out of one cage and into another.
Wanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider buying Robin a “virtual” coffee as a sign of your appreciation for all the time, love and energy she pours into our Community. Any and all donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!! Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

Links to resources:

COMING OUT LATE “COMP HET” SPEAKER SUMMIT #3:

For those of you who were unable to attend the LIVE CompHet Speaker Summit Event, you can still purchase the recording for $27 by going to either PayPal @NovareInternational or Venmo @Comingoutlater. You missed QUITE the event, so grab your recorded copy and catch-up on all things Compulsory Heterosexuality!

COMING OUT LATE SUPPORT GROUPS:

ALL of our now FOUR support groups have gone to a $5 per person, per meeting “Cover Charge”. ALL groups are now accessible via a unique Buy Me A Coffee link that is special to each of the four support groups, AND, once you’ve paid, will take you to the Zoom link needed to enter the support group. Here are those special Buy Me A Coffee links to join each of those support groups:

Women Helping Women, every Tuesday at 12:30pm EST

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/93122

Bisexually Speaking, every Wednesday at 12:30pm EST

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/93135

Women Loving Women, every Wednesday evening at 7:00pm EST

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/93137

Fifty Plus & Fabulous

Ep. #54 Part2: Online Dating & Internet Safety Oct 10, 2022

In this episode, Robin continues the candid and informative conversation with the members of her weekly Women Loving Women Wednesday evening support group about Online Dating and Internet Safety with former Detective Sergeant Becky Rodgers. They talk about, and engage others to discuss, how and what it means to stay safe in AND out of the online dating apps as well as in and around the internet in general. This conversation was recorded with permission by ALL participants who attended this support group. Our Women Loving Women Wednesday night support group gives participants the chance to talk-out all of the different feelings, emotions, challenges and celebrations associated with Coming Out Late in ‘today’s’ hetero-world AND gay environment. This casual, open discussion covers a whole range of topics, things to consider, and lots to reflect on.

In this episode, you will learn . . .

The common patterns & tactics that catfish and scammers use on us.
To develop the ability to know what to look for and listen-for.
Where and where not to go on a first ‘date’ with someone you’ve met online..
Safety tips and tricks to use when you DO go out on that first date.
How long should you wait before suggesting to meet in-person?
What kinds of homework you should be doing, before meeting/engaging w/someone online.
The consequences of sending/sharing nude & suggestive photos.
Internet safety for your children.
Wanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider buying Robin a “virtual” coffee as a sign of your appreciation for all the time, love and energy she pours into our Community. Any and all donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!! Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

Links to resources:

COMING OUT LATE “COMP HET” SPEAKER SUMMIT #3:

For those of you who were unable to attend the LIVE CompHet Speaker Summit Event, you can still purchase the recording for $27 by going to either PayPal @NovareInternational or Venmo @Comingoutlater. You missed QUITE the event, so grab your recorded copy and catch-up on all things Compulsory Heterosexuality!

COMING OUT LATE SUPPORT GROUPS:

ALL of our now FOUR support groups have gone to a $5 per person, per meeting “Cover Charge”. ALL groups are now accessible via a unique Buy Me A Coffee link that is special to each of the four support groups, AND, once you’ve paid, will take you to the Zoom link needed to enter the support group. Here are those special Buy Me A Coffee links to join each of those support groups:

Women Helping Women, every Tuesday at 12:30pm EST

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/93122

Bisexually Speaking, every Wednesday at 12:30pm EST

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/93135

Women Loving Women, every Wednesday evening at 7:00pm EST

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/93137

Fifty Plus & Fabulous, every OTHER Thursday from 7pm EST to 10pm EST

(Next dates: 10/20/22, 11/3/22, 11/17/22)

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/93024For information on how to join any one of the four Support Groups, simply email Robin at: Comingoutlater@gmail.com

COMING OUT LATE FB GROUP:

Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late at:

Ep.#53: Online Dating & Internet Safety, Part 1 Oct 03, 2022

In this episode, Robin invites the members of her weekly Women Loving Women Wednesday evening support group to join her in a candid and informative conversation with former Detective Sergeant Becky Rodgers. They talk about, and engage others to discuss, how and what it means to stay safe in AND out of the online dating apps as well as in and around the internet in general. This conversation was recorded with permission by ALL participants who attended this support group. Our Women Loving Women Wednesday night support group gives participants the chance to talk-out all of the different feelings, emotions, challenges and celebrations associated with Coming Out Late in ‘today’s’ hetero-world AND gay environment. This casual, open discussion covers a whole range of topics, things to consider, and lots to reflect on.

In this episode, you will learn . . .

How to spot/identify predators, scammers and catfish.
To develop the ability to know what to look for and listen-for.
To be able to identify red flags and not fall into traps.
How to become a harder target.
Why do the various predator tactics work on us?
How to conduct self-assessments, making ourselves a harder target.
The psychology behind why we get scammed.
How to spot and understand our own exploitable vulnerabilities.
How to catch our own catfish.
Wanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider buying Robin a “virtual” coffee as a sign of your appreciation for all the time, love and energy she pours into our Community. Any and all donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!! Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

Links to resources:

COMING OUT LATE “COMP HET” SPEAKER SUMMIT #3:

For those of you who were unable to attend the LIVE CompHet SPeaker Summit Event, you can still purchase the recording for $27 by going to either PayPal @NovareInternational or Venmo @Comingoutlater. You missed QUITE the event, so grab your recorded copy and catch-up on all things Compulsory Heterosexuality!

COMING OUT LATE SUPPORT GROUPS:

ALL of our now FOUR support groups have gone to a $5 per person, per meeting “Cover Charge”. ALL groups are now accessible via a unique Buy Me A Coffee link that is special to each of the four support groups, AND, once you’ve paid, will take you to the Zoom link needed to enter the support group. Here are those special Buy Me A Coffee links to join each of those support groups:

Women Helping Women, every Tuesday at 12:30pm EST

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/93122

Bisexually Speaking, every Wednesday at 12:30pm EST

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/93135

Women Loving Women, every Wednesday evening at 7:00pm EST

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/93137

Fifty Plus & Fabulous, every OTHER Thursday from 7pm EST to 10pm EST

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/93024For information on how to join any one of the four Support Groups, simply email Robin at: Comingoutlater@gmail.com

COMING OUT LATE FB GROUP:

Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late at:

www.facebook.com/groups/209443717714063/

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Coming Out Late AND Bisexual, Part 2 Sep 26, 2022

In this Part 2 episode, Robin continues the conversation with the people in her weekly Bisexually Speaking support group continuing to discuss what it’s like to not only come out late, but come out late AND bisexual - it’s a complex journey. Robin’s weekly support group, Bisexually, is not always recorded, but we collectively agreed that it was time to record this conversation in an effort to begin dispelling the many myths surrounding being a bisexual, and coming out late today. The Bisexually Speaking support group gives participants the chance to talk-out and tell their stories regarding all of the different ways that coming out as bisexual can look in ‘today’s’ gay world - all in a virtual, private, safe, and supportive environment. This pre-recroded, casual, roundtable discussion covers a whole range of topics, things to consider, lots to reflect on, and reveals just some of the many challenges a woman might face if coming out late, AND coming out as bisexual.

In this episode, you will learn to question and explore . . .

What DOES “being bisexual” mean?.
Why are ‘veteran’ lesbians so judgmental and opinionated toward late blooming bisexuals?
To ‘label’, or not to ‘label’? Who’s decision is it anyway?
Can I give myself permission to fall in love with whomever I want to fall in love with?
Are there different “attraction” categories too?
Should we react-to and stop “outside forces/strangers” from labeling and boxing-in our young children with hetero-norms?
The multitude of myths about bisexuality.
Was there any gay sexuality representation when you were growing up? If not, would it have made a difference in your coming out journey?
Is “representing” your gay sexuality important to you?
In what ways do YOU “represent”, or show-up-for your sexuality?
What is the “default” and do we need to get away from it?
Ask ourselves: how do I want to GIVE myself to another person?
What are the different categories of attraction?
Wanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider buying Robin a “virtual” coffee as a sign of your appreciation for all the time and love and energy she pours into our Community. Any and all donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!! Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

Links to resources:

COMING OUT LATE SPEAKER SUMMIT #3:

Mark your calendars and plan to join us Virtually on Wednesday, September 28th, (7pm - 9pm-ish EST), in Zoom when we have an all-out lively discussion dissecting Compulsory Heterosexuality and Compulsory Heteronormativity. ALL ARE WELCOME!!

EARLY BIRD SAVINGS ends on 9/21/22!!!

CAN’T ATTEND “LIVE”? Purchase the recording for $27. Learn how by emailing Robin at: Comingoutlater@gmail.com

Here’s the link to Register and pay IF attending it LIVE:

https://calendly.com/womenlovingwomen/wlw-speaker-summit-3

COMING OUT LATE SUPPORT GROUPS:

Join any one of our THREE Coming Out Late support groups: Women Helping Women (Tues., @ 12:30pm EST); Bisexually Speaking (Wed., @ 12:30pm EST), and Women Loving Women, (Wed. Eves @ 7pm EST). For Zoom ID’s and Passwords for any one of these groups, email Robin at: Comingoutlater@gmail.com

COMING OUT LATE FB GROUP:

Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late Community at: www.facebook.com/groups/comingoutlatecommunity/

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Coming Out Late AND Bisexual, Part 1 Sep 19, 2022

In this episode, Robin invites the members of her weekly Bisexually Speaking support group to join her in a candid and complex conversation about what does it mean to be bisexual in 2022-2023, AND, what is it like coming out late AND coming out as bisexual. Recorded with permission, the Bisexually Speaking support group gives participants the chance to talk-out all of the different ways that Coming Out as Bisexual can look in ‘today’s’, gay environment; as well as what are some of the challenges a woman might face if coming out late, AND coming out as bisexual. This casual, roundtable discussion covers a whole range of topics, things to consider, and lots to reflect on.

In this episode, you will learn to question and explore . . .

How and why bisexuality is NOT the same as ethical nonmonogamy or polyamory.
Reconstructing what your marriage looks like versus leaving your spouse/partner.
Why ‘change’ doesn’t happen overnight.
As a bisexual, where do I ‘belong’ in terms of “community”?
What is my ‘relationship capacity’?
Will my husband agree to me dating a woman, outside my marriage?
Is bisexuality ‘real’?
The multitude of bisexuality Myths.
What is the difference between bisexuality and pan-sexuality?
When your husband doesn’t want you to fall in love with a woman, (but it’s ok if you have a physical relationship with a woman).
WHat are the different types & styles of relationship models?
Will my husband be comfortable with me dating a woman?
Wanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider buying Robin a “virtual” coffee as a sign of your appreciation for all the time and love and energy she pours into our Community. Any and all donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!! Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

Links to resources:

COMING OUT LATE SPEAKER SUMMIT #3:

Mark your calendars and plan to join us Virtually on Wednesday, September 28th, (7pm - 9pm-ish EST), in Zoom when we have an all-out lively discussion dissecting Compulsory Heterosexuality and Compulsory Heteronormativity. ALL ARE WELCOME!!

EARLY BIRD SAVINGS ends on 9/21/22!!!

CAN’T ATTEND “LIVE”? Purchase the recording for $27. Learn how by emailing Robin at: Comingoutlater@gmail.com

Here’s the link to Register and pay IF attending it LIVE:

https://calendly.com/womenlovingwomen/wlw-speaker-summit-3

COMING OUT LATE SUPPORT GROUPS:

Join any one of our THREE Coming Out Late support groups: Women Helping Women (Tues., @ 12:30pm EST); Bisexually Speaking (Wed., @ 12:30pm EST), and Women Loving Women, (Wed. Eves @ 7pm EST). For Zoom ID’s and Passwords for any one of these groups, email Robin at: Comingoutlater@gmail.com

COMING OUT LATE FB GROUP:

Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late Community at: www.facebook.com/groups/comingoutlatecommunity/

WWW.BUYMEACOFFEE.COM

Wanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider 'buying me a coffee' as a sign of appreciation. Any and all donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!! Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

How Do You Know That You're Gay (Ft. YES!) Sep 12, 2022

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 mediums - both virtually and in-person. And YES! has their own podcast too, called, What Is Sex?

So, why does Robin want you to listen to an episode of YES!’s podcast today? To get you familiar with this incredible non-profit, because the Co-Founders of YES! have accepted our invitation to be our guest speakers at the upcoming virtual Coming Out Late Speaker Summit on Wednesday evening, September 28 at 7pm EST. They are joining us on September 28th to talk with us about comphet, (compulsory-heterosexuality), a topic which affects us ALL in the LGBTQIA+ community.

In the meantime, Robin thought it would be fun for you to listen to one of their podcast episodes appropriately called, “How do you know that you’re gay?”, which originally aired in S2:E4 of What Is Sex?, on October 11, 2020.

In this episode of What Is Sex?, “How do you know that you’re gay?”, you will hear YES! Co-Founders Rebecca and Issy talk about . . .

The question behind the question, “when do you first remember wondering if you are gay?”
Did you ever think about women/girls romantically? If so, when?
Why are feelings for women so different and confusing compared to feelings toward men?
If I’m not feeling aroused from kissing a woman, am I allowed to still say I’m attracted to women? Is it maybe because I’m kissing straight girls/women?
Gay Gossip; the Gay Straight Alliance (GSA).
The CompHet Speaker Summit: the link to purchase your ticket to attend the Speaker Summit Live is posted here, (as well as in these Show Notes below).
Here’s the link to Register to attend and pay: https://calendly.com/womenlovingwomen/wlw-speaker-summit-3
If you cannot attend the Speaker Summit Live, not to worry, we got you - you can purchase a recording of the 2+ hour long event by using the email below.
Wanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider buying Robin a “virtual” coffee as a sign of your appreciation for all the time and love and energy she pours into our Community. Any and all donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!! Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

Links to resources:

COMING OUT LATE SPEAKER SUMMIT: COMPULSORY HETEROSEXUALITY

Mark your calendars and plan to join us on Wednesday, September 28th, (7pm - 9pm-ish EST), in Zoom when we have an all-out lively discussion dissecting Compulsory Heterosexuality; Compulsory Heteronormativity; Compulsory Femininity... ALL ARE WELCOME!!

Our expert guests are from YES! - Your Empowered Sexuality - a non-profit organization dedicated to providing intersectional, consent-based, shame-free sexuality education to all people using interactive workshops, social media, and other mediums. Check them out at: www.yourempoweredsexuality.org

The EARLY BIRD SPECIAL starts....now!!!

Here’s the link to Register to attend and pay: https://calendly.com/womenlovingwomen/wlw-speaker-summit-3

Can’t attend the Speaker Summit Live

Part 2: Coming Out Late & Scared to Date Sep 05, 2022

In this Part Two episode of Coming Out Late & Scared to Date, Robin picks up the conversation where she left off last week. Last week Robin initiated an impromptu group discussion recorded in Zoom, around a topic that seems to be on everybody’s mind lately - navigating dating after coming out late. Whether you are newly out and have never dated a woman, or have had your share of dating experiences, this two-part series titled, “Coming Out Late & Scared to Date”, Robin asks her guests four basic foundational questions, as well as together, venturing off into a whole range of topics, things to consider, and lots to reflect on.

In this episode, you will hear other late blooming women talk about . . .

Why do you want to date? What’s motivating you to date?
Being ‘Ok’ sitting in silence with yourself.
All human relationships are complex; and can we learn from one another?
Are you someone who “has” to be in a relationship all the time?
Looking for that person who gets me, understands me and doesn’t just like the “theory of dating me”, but actually likes dating me-for-me.
Is this the right time for you to be dating? Are you going through enormous life changes? Does your job exhaust you? Are you physically available to date?
What is scary to you about dating?
Do you fear someone really ‘seeing’ you in this authentic new version of yourself, when newly dating?
How would it feel or what would it look like if we dated ourselves?
Wanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider buying Robin a “virtual” coffee as a sign of your appreciation for all the time and love and energy she pours into our Community. Any and all donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!! Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

Links to resources:

COMING OUT LATE SPEAKER SUMMIT #3:

And the winner is . . . . . . Compulsory Heterosexuality!

Mark your calendars and plan to join us on Wednesday, September 28th, (7pm - 9pm-ish EST), in Zoom when we have an all-out lively discussion dissecting Compulsory Heterosexuality; Compulsory Heteronormativity; Compulsory Femininity... ALL ARE WELCOME!!

Our expert guests are from YES! - Your Empowered Sexuality - a non-profit organization dedicated to providing intersectional, consent-based, shame-free sexuality education to all people using interactive workshops, social media, and other mediums. Check them out at: yourempoweredsexuality.org

The EARLY BIRD SPECIAL starts....now!!!

Here’s the link to Register to attend and pay: https://calendly.com/womenlovingwomen/wlw-speaker-summit-3

COMING OUT LATE SUPPORT GROUPS:

Join any one of our THREE Coming Out Late support groups: Women Helping Women (Tues., @ 12:30pm EST); Bisexually Speaking (Wed., @ 12:30pm EST), and Women Loving Women, (Wed. Eves @ 7pm EST). For Zoom ID’s and Passwords for any one of these groups, email Robin at: Comingoutlater@gmail.com

COMING OUT LATE FB GROUP:

Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late Community at: www.facebook.com/groups/comingoutlatecommunity/

WWW.BUYMEACOFFEE.COM

Wanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider 'buying me a coffee' as a sign of appreciation. Any and all donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!! Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

Coming Out Late & Scared to Date, Part 1 Aug 29, 2022

In this episode, Robin ventures into new territory and initiates an impromptu group discussion recorded in Zoom, around a topic that seems to be on everybody’s mind lately - navigating dating after coming out late. Whether you are newly out and have never dated a woman, or have had your share of dating experiences, this two-part series titled, “Coming Out Late & Scared to Date”, addresses four basic foundational questions we ALL should be asking ourselves, as well as a whole range of topics, things to consider, and lots to reflect on.

In this episode, you will learn to question and explore . . .

Have you tried dating yet? And if so, what was that experience like?
What does “dating” mean to you? How do you define “dating”?
If you met yourself on a dating app or “in-the-wild”, would YOU date “you”?
What are the red flags you should concern yourself with and how/when should you handle them?
Dating is never a waste of time, and shall always be looked upon as gaining experience and insight into yourself.
How much of your past relationships and experiences and childhood impact your approach to dating and the kind of girlfriend you make?
What are some basic questions we should be asking ourselves and our dates, before and upon-entering into the “dating arena”?
One late bloomer’s categorization of the various types of women who are putting themselves “out there” and claiming they’re ‘ready’ to date.
And so much more in this riveting two-part series on “Dating”.
Wanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider buying Robin a “virtual” coffee as a sign of your appreciation for all the time and love and energy she pours into our Community. Any and all donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!! Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

Links to resources:

COMING OUT LATE SPEAKER SUMMIT #3:

And the winner is . . . . . . CompHet!!!

Mark your calendars and plan to join us on Wednesday, September 28th, (7pm - 9pm-ish EST), in Zoom when we have an all-out lively discussion dissecting Compulsory Heterosexuality; Compulsory Heteronormativity; Compulsory Femininity... ALL ARE WELCOME!!

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL starts....now!!!

Here’s the link to Register and pay:

https://calendly.com/womenlovingwomen/wlw-speaker-summit-3

COMING OUT LATE SUPPORT GROUPS:

Join any one of our THREE Coming Out Late support groups: Women Helping Women (Tues., @ 12:30pm EST); Bisexually Speaking (Wed., @ 12:30pm EST), and Women Loving Women, (Wed. Eves @ 7pm EST). For Zoom ID’s and Passwords for any one of these groups, email Robin at: Comingoutlater@gmail.com

COMING OUT LATE FB GROUP:

Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late Community at: www.facebook.com/groups/comingoutlatecommunity/

WWW.BUYMEACOFFEE.COM

Wanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider 'buying me a coffee' as a sign of appreciation. Any and all donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!! Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

FIREFLY RETREAT:

Finally! We are going to get to meet IN REAL LIFE!! Robin has partnered with Mary Hueske to bring you one-of-a-kind Firefly Tours out in southern Utah. Our first Firefly Retreat is October 9-13, 2022. There are only a few slots remaining - so email

Coming Out Late: First Woman, First Love & First Breakup Aug 22, 2022

In this episode, Robin reads from a particularly heartwarming AND painful social media post that covers one woman’s first-time love, (and catalyst), with a woman. Jennifer’s social media post is raw, real and relatable on so many levels. And her vulnerable, courageous and inspirational share is met with an outpouring of love, support, and shared emotions and experiences.

In this episode, you will learn…

That by sharing our stories and sharing our experiences - that even the painful ones - in fact, especially the painful ones, can be cathartic and healing for EVERYONE involved.
Why this woman wanted to break her anonymity in sharing her story with us, because, in her words, “...it tells people that I’m real. This was a real person with real feelings in a really hard situation…”
Why, “...maybe we ought just to be grateful that we got to meet these people at all. That we got to love them. That we got to learn from them. That we got to have our lives expand as a result of having known them…” (A quote from the movie, “Call Me By Your Name”).
Why Jennifer says, “...But I don’t want to be responsible for someone else’s happiness…”
How knowing and understanding your pain does not necessarily spare you from it - but also knowing that that’s ok.
Why, after loving and losing love, we still need to take time to recover and take care of ourselves for a while.
The the name and origin-of of the poet and his poem which summarizing why it’s better to love, than not at all.
Wanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider buying Robin a “virtual” coffee as a sign of your appreciation for all the time and love and energy she pours into our Community. Any and all donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!! Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

Links to resources:

COMING OUT LATE SPEAKER SUMMIT #3:

And the winner is . . . . . . CompHet!!!

Mark your calendars and plan to join us on Wednesday, September 28th, (7pm - 9pm-ish EST), in Zoom when we have an all-out lively discussion dissecting Compulsory Heterosexuality; Compulsory Heteronormativity; Compulsory Femininity... ALL ARE WELCOME!!

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL starts....now!!!

Here’s the link to Register and pay:

https://calendly.com/womenlovingwomen/wlw-speaker-summit-3

COMING OUT LATE SUPPORT GROUPS:

Join any one of our THREE Coming Out Late support groups: Women Helping Women (Tues., @ 12:30pm EST); Bisexually Speaking (Wed., @ 12:30pm EST), and Women Loving Women, (Wed. Eves @ 7pm EST). For Zoom ID’s and Passwords for any one of these groups, email Robin at: Comingoutlater@gmail.com

COMING OUT LATE FB GROUP:

Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late Community at: www.facebook.com/groups/comingoutlatecommunity/

WWW.BUYMEACOFFEE.COM

Wanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider 'buying me a coffee' as a sign of appreciation. Any and all donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!! Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

FIREFLY RETREAT:

Finally! We are going to get to meet IN REAL LIFE!! Robin has partnered with Mary Hueske to bring you one-of-a-kind Firefly Tours out in southern Utah. Our first Firefly Retreat is October 9-13, 2022. There are only a few slots remaining - so email Robin NOW

Ep.46: Coming Out Late to Your Doctor Aug 15, 2022

In this episode, Robin interviews Dr. Cecily D. Havert, M.D., who is a big LGBTQ+ ally and physician at Northern Virginia Family Practice Associates (NVFP), a family medicine practice that offers full-service concierge health care in the Northern Virginia area. Dr. Havert specializes in women’s health with an emphasis on the LGBTQ+ community. Robin and Dr. Havert discuss the reasons why you should ‘come out’ to your healthcare provider and what the benefits of doing-so are.

In this episode, you will learn…

Should we or shouldn’t we ‘come out’ to our healthcare provider(s)? The if, why and how you should come out to your healthcare provider.
HOW do we ‘come out’ to our Primary Care Physicians?
What are the unique and important considerations that queer folks must take into account when assessing their overall health and their mental health?
What signs to look for when assessing if your healthcare provider is LGBTQ-friendly?
How Dr. Havert approaches getting to know her female patients: screening, creating a safe place, and empathic communication.
How does our mental and emotional well-being affect our physical well-being?
Wanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider buying Robin a “virtual” coffee as a sign of your appreciation for all the time and love and energy she pours into our Community. Any and all donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!! Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

Links to resources:

FIREFLY RETREAT:

Finally! We are going to get to meet IN REAL LIFE!! Robin has partnered with Mary Hueske to bring you one-of-a-kind Firefly Tours out in southern Utah. Our first Firefly Retreat is October 9-13, 2022. There are only a few slots remaining - so email Robin NOW if you want to learn more! Comingoutlater@gmail.com “Firefly Tour”. Or, go to: www.womenOUTwesttours.com/SpecialtyTours

COMING OUT LATE FB GROUP:

Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late Community at: www.facebook.com/groups/comingoutlatecommunity/

COMING OUT LATE SUPPORT GROUPS:

Join our nighttime WOMEN LOVING WOMEN support group, OR our daytime WOMEN HELPING WOMEN support group, both in Zoom, by emailing Robin a request for the Zoom ID & PW’s: Comingoutlater@gmail.com

WWW.BUYMEACOFFEE.COM/RobinDouglass

Wanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider 'buying me a coffee' as a sign of appreciation. Any and all donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!! Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

STAY TUNED: A NEW “COMING OUT LATE COMMUNITY”

Robin is launching a new, safe ‘n secure Community for all women who are, or have, Come Out Late in life. (It will likely be called The Coming Out Late Community). This new paid membership community will be officially launching with approximately 12-15 Founding Firefly Members by the end of the summer, and for Early Bird Members by mid-September. The Coming Out Late Community will be available to ALL Coming Out Late Women by late-September. Stay tuned for more details.

DR. CECILY D. HAVERT, M.D.

Cecily D. Havert, M.D., who is a huge LGBTQ+ ally and physician at

Ep. 45: Stuck In the Messy Middle Aug 08, 2022

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 - something we all need at some point along this turbulent and unpredictable journey of coming out late in life. 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 time of coming out.
Why it is critically important during this journey to always protect yourself first.
The importance of setting goals and making lists and why you should start with small goals for yourself first.
That by setting goals and achieving them, no matter how small they are (and the smaller the better in the beginning), you will begin to feel a lot less stuck!
That now is a good time to go back to school or obtain additional training so that you make yourself more marketable when seeking employment.
That you need to become as financially literate as possible; and open up a separate bank account, (in your name only), in a different banking institution from any joint accounts you share with your partner.
The importance of seeking 2-3 free consultations from a few different divorce lawyers - with the sole purpose of knowing and understanding what your legal rights are for the particular state you reside in.
Seek therapy, (a queer therapist if possible), and encourage your partner to seek his own therapist as well.
That crying and breathing - as much as you can - really IS therapeutic!
That by staying committed to “kindness”, you and your partner have a better chance of going through this journey amicably and communicate effectively.
That every day will come with its different feelings and those will change constantly. It is OK to feel however you’re feeling in that moment and the importance of ‘feeling ALL the feels’.
To prioritize your well-being like a training Olympian!
Wanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider buying Robin a “virtual” coffee as a sign of your appreciation for all the time and love and energy she pours into our Community. Any and all donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!! Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

Links to resources:

FIREFLY RETREAT:

Finally! We are going to get to meet IN REAL LIFE!! Robin has partnered with Mary Hueske to bring you one-of-a-kind Firefly Tours out in southern Utah. Our first Firefly Retreat is October 9-13, 2022. There are only a few slots remaining - so email Robin NOW if you want to learn more! Comingoutlater@gmail.com “Firefly Tour”. Or, go to: www.womenOUTwesttours.com/SpecialtyTours

COMING OUT LATE FB GROUP:

Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late Community at: www.facebook.com/groups/comingoutlatecommunity/

COMING OUT LATE SUPPORT GROUPS:

Want to come to a nighttime WOMEN LOVING WOMEN support group? Or, a daytime WOMEN HELPING WOMEN support group? Email me a request for the Zoom ID & PW’s: Comingoutlater@gmail.com

WWW.BUYMEACOFFEE.COM

Wanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider 'buying me a coffee' as a sign of apprecia

Ep 44: Coming Out Late & Your Sexual Attraction, Energy and Desire! Aug 01, 2022

In this episode, Robin invites Samantha Fox back to her Show. Samantha is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist AND Lesbian Curiosity Coach. Today, they talk about the dynamic flow of our sexual attraction and desires…and SO much more!

In this episode, you will learn…

What IS “dynamic flow”?
How does dynamic flow affect my sexual attraction and desires?
What is YOUR sexual energy? And why is sexual energy important?
What is a stone-top? A stone-bottom? A switchy? And why is it important to know what YOU are?
What it means to pick the best ‘external partner’ versus the best ‘internal partner’.
How does ‘compulsory heterosexuality’ affect how we feel about our own sexual energy? What does society teach us to think and feel?
That there really are lots of ways to be a sexual human.
To think about, “...What am I attracted to? Androgynous women? Women with masc-energy? Women with fem-energy? Something in between?”
Why “vulnerability” is vital to great a great flow of sexual energy between you and your partner.
Why communicating about your sexual desires with your partner is critical to a healthy sex life.
That sexual energy and sexual desire shouldn’t be “heavy” topics; have fun, play, experiment and explore these sides of you.
The importance of doing the work on ourselves regarding “internalized homophobia”!
Wanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider buying Robin a “virtual” coffee as a sign of your appreciation for all the time and love and energy she pours into our Community. Any and all donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!! Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

Links to resources:

SAMANTHA FOX:

Website: https://www.curiousquestioningandcomingout.com

Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lesbiancuriositycoach

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lesbiancuriositycoach/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugZWOUuPKEtdXQndioSbYQ

COMING OUT LATE FB GROUP:

Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late Community at: www.facebook.com/groups/comingoutlatecommunity/

COMING OUT LATE SUPPORT GROUPS:

Want to come to a nighttime WOMEN LOVING WOMEN support group? Or, a daytime WOMEN HELPING WOMEN support group? Email me a request for the Zoom ID & PW’s: Comingoutlater@gmail.com

WWW.BUYMEACOFFEE.COM

Wanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider 'buying me a coffee' as a sign of appreciation. Any and all donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!! Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

STAY TUNED: A NEW “COMING OUT LATE COMMUNITY”

Robin is launching a new, safe ‘n secure Community for all women who are, or have, Come Out Late in life. (It will likely be called The Coming Out Late Community). This new paid membership community will be officially launching with approximately 12-15 Founding Firefly Members in August, and for Early Birds at the end of the summer. The Coming Out Late Community will be available to ALL Coming Out Late Women by early September.

Ep.43 Coming Out Late - It Is OK! Jul 25, 2022

In this episode, Robin selects a social media thread from one of her favorite Facebook Groups - “Late Bloomer Lesbians + Support Group”. One of the Admins., Cariann Moore, 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 and opinions 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 episode, you will learn…

“It is ok” to be afraid, to not know what you are doing, and to ask a lot of questions.
“It is ok” to still want to be with men, or to not want to leave your marriage.
It's okay to be a lesbian. It's okay to be a bisexual. It's okay to be Trans. It's okay to be non-binary. It's okay not to know what you are and/or choose no label at all!
We are all on different journeys, and our paths and perspectives are built on our own life experiences.
Lean-in to your feelings. It’s okay to feel those. Feeling your feelings is ALL you need to do. Feel and breathe.
There is no urgency to *do* anything, just BE.
Take the time to process the changes!
There is no right way or one-way to do any of this. YOUR path is the right one.
Ready to meet other Fireflies “in-the-wild”? Sign-up NOW for the Inaugural Firefly Retreat to occur on October 9-13, 2022 in Escalante, Utah. We have room for 3- or 4-more Coming Out Late “Fireflies”, so don’t delay! Go to: www.womenoutwesttours.com/SpecialtyTours.
Wanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider buying Robin a “virtual” coffee as a sign of your appreciation for all the time and love and energy she pours into our Community. Any and all donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!! Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

Links to resources:

COMING OUT LATE FB GROUP:

Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late Community at: www.facebook.com/groups/comingoutlatecommunity/

FIREFLY RETREAT:

Finally! We are going to get to meet IN REAL LIFE!! Robin has partnered with Mary Hueske to bring you one-of-a-kind Firefly Tours out in southern Utah. Our first Firefly Retreat is October 9-13, 2022. There are only a few slots remaining - so email Robin NOW if you want to learn more! Comingoutlater@gmail.com “Firefly Tour”. Or, go to: www.womenOUTwesttours.com/SpecialtyTours

WOMEN LOVING WOMEN SUPPORT GROUPS:

Want to come to a nighttime WOMEN LOVING WOMEN support group? Or, a daytime WOMEN HELPING WOMEN support group? Email me a request for the Zoom ID & PW’s: Comingoutlater@gmail.com

WWW.BUYMEACOFFEE.COM

Wanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider 'buying me a coffee' as a sign of appreciation. Any and all donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!! Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

STAY TUNED: A NEW “COMING OUT LATE COMMUNITY”

Robin is launching a new, safe ‘n secure Community for all women who love women in Circle.so. (It will likely be called The Firefly Community). This new paid membership community will be officially launching with 20-25 Founding Firefly Members at the end of the summer. Stay tuned for more details

Coming Out Late: The Catalyst, Part Two Jul 18, 2022

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 considerations to think about, (preferably), before we ever even meet our catalyst. In “The Catalyst, Part Two”, Robin discusses what our options are after we’ve met our catalyst, and why it is so important not to lose ourselves in this, or any future relationship(s). Examining the catalyst experience can be a very deep and complex process, and in this episode, Robin only begins to scratch the surface as to why catalyst relationships tend to be so confusing, complex and volatile. Robin also covers a variety of things that need our consideration before considering to act-on the allure of a catalyst.

In this episode, you will learn…

What purpose does a catalyst serve?
What assumptions must be considered BEFORE we meet our catalyst?
Some of the key considerations that can impact an experience with our catalyst.
The three most common “types” of catalyst experiences.
How to take personal inventory at all stages of our coming out journey, but especially prior to revealing ourselves to our catalyst?
The #1 best way to deal with and handle the dreaded catalyst break-up!
Ready to meet other Fireflies “in-the-wild”? Sign-up NOW for the Inaugural Firefly Retreat to occur on October 9-13, 2022 in Escalante, Utah. We have room for 3-more Coming Out Late “Fireflies”, so don’t delay! Go to: www.womenoutwesttours.com/SpecialtyTours.
Wanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider buying Robin a “virtual” coffee as a sign of your appreciation for all the time and love and energy she pours into our Community. Any and all donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!! Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

Links to resources:

COMING OUT LATE FB GROUP:

Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late Community at: www.facebook.com/groups/comingoutlatecommunity/

FIREFLY RETREAT:

Finally! We are going to get to meet IN REAL LIFE!! Robin has partnered with Mary Hueske to bring you one-of-a-kind Firefly Tours out in southern Utah. Our first Firefly Retreat is October 9-13, 2022. There are only a few slots remaining - so email Robin NOW if you want to learn more! Comingoutlater@gmail.com “Firefly Tour”. Or, go to: www.womenOUTwesttours.com/SpecialtyTours

WOMEN LOVING WOMEN SUPPORT GROUPS:

Want to come to a nighttime WOMEN LOVING WOMEN support group? Or, a daytime WOMEN HELPING WOMEN support group? Email me a request for the Zoom ID & PW’s for : Comingoutlater@gmail.com

WWW.BUYMEACOFFEE.COM

Wanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider 'buying me a coffee' as a sign of appreciation. Any and all donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!! Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

STAY TUNED: A NEW PAID MEMBERSHIP WLW COMMUNITY:

Robin is launching a new, safe ‘n secure Community for all women who love women in Circle.so. (It will likely be called The Firefly Community). This new

Coming Out Late: The Catalyst Relationship (Part One) Jul 11, 2022

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 relationships, but understanding the nuts ‘n bolts of them, can help soothe the soul if/when our catalyst relationships end. Stay tuned for “The Catalyst: Part Two” next week.

In this episode, you will learn…

What IS a catalyst in a woman loving woman relationship?
That “catalysts” are not always a person.
The significance of the popular quote circulating among Women Loving Women circles: “You’ve never really had your heart broken until you’ve had your heart broken by a woman”.
Not everyone who comes out (late) has a catalyst.
What happens when your catalyst relationship starts to go south, and why?
You can still purchase the recording from the June 25th Women Loving Women (Virtual) Speaker Summit - all about “Relationships”. PayPal or Venmo me $27 (and send me an email so I can email you the recorded file, to Comingoutlater@gmail.com). My PayPal is: @NovareInternational, and my Venmo is: @Comingoutlater. I need your email address to send it to you.
Ready to meet other Fireflies “in-the-wild”? Sign-up NOW for the Inaugural Firefly Retreat to occur on October 9-13, 2022 in Escalante, Utah. We have room for 3-more Coming Out Late “Fireflies”, so don’t delay! Go to: www.womenoutwesttours.com/SpecialtyTours.

Links to resources:

COMING OUT LATE FB GROUP:

Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late Community at: www.facebook.com/groups/comingoutlatecommunity/

FIREFLY RETREAT:

Finally! We are going to get to meet IN REAL LIFE!! Robin has partnered with Mary Hueske to bring you one-of-a-kind Firefly Tours out in southern Utah. Our first Firefly Retreat is October 9-13, 2022. There are only a few slots remaining - so email Robin NOW if you want to learn more! Comingoutlater@gmail.com “Firefly Tour”. Or, go to: www.womenOUTwesttours.com/SpecialtyTours

WOMEN LOVING WOMEN SUPPORT GROUPS:

Want to come to a nighttime WOMEN LOVING WOMEN support group? Or, a daytime WOMEN HELPING WOMEN support group? Email me a request for the Zoom ID & PW’s for : Comingoutlater@gmail.com

WWW.BUYMEACOFFEE.COM

Wanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider 'buying me a coffee' as a sign of appreciation. Any and all donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!! Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

STAY TUNED: A NEW PAID MEMBERSHIP WLW COMMUNITY:

Robin is launching a new, safe ‘n secure Community for all women who love women in Circle.so. (It will likely be called The Firefly Community). This new paid membership community will be officially launching with 20-25 Founding Firefly Members at the end of July 2022. Stay tuned for more details.

Coming Out Late: Mama Says There'll Be Days Like This Jul 04, 2022

In this episode, Robin shares with us a hybrid of stories coming from women who are ‘stuck’ and/or in limbo in the infamous “Messy Middle”. She talks about what that can feel like, being stuck in the limbo space of the messy middle. Robin also shares with her formula of “ABC’s” to help us all navigate through those disorienting and confusing days of the Messy Middle. This process is not for the faint of heart, and it IS very much a marathon, not a sprint - but Robin outlines ways in which we can incorporate self-care in order to help us get through these days.

In this episode, you will learn…

What are some of the common signs letting you know you ARE indeed in the “messy middle”.
Whether you are living with the hetero partner you are ultimately leaving, or living all alone…there ARE ways in which you can diminish the damage done to your nervous system, mind and heart.
What to do even if you are in the “best of situations” at home, but not yet ‘free’ to be your true gay self.
You can still purchase the recording from the June 25th Women Loving Women (Virtual) Speaker Summit - all about “Relationships”. PayPal or Venmo me $27 (and send me an email so I can email you the recorded file, to Comingoutlater@gmail.com). My PayPal is: @NovareInternational, and my Venmo is: @Comingoutlater. I need your email address to send it to you.
Ready to meet other Fireflies “in-the-wild”? Sign-up NOW for the Inaugural Firefly Retreat to occur on October 9-13, 2022 in Escalante, Utah. We have room for 3-more Coming Out Late “Fireflies”, so don’t delay! Go to: www.womenoutwesttours.com/SpecialtyTours.
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Links to resources:

COMING OUT LATE FB GROUP:

Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late Community at: www.facebook.com/groups/comingoutlatecommunity/

FIREFLY RETREAT:

Finally! We are going to get to meet IN REAL LIFE!! Robin has partnered with Mary Hueske to bring you one-of-a-kind Firefly Tours out in southern Utah. Our first Firefly Retreat is October 9-13, 2022. There are only 5 slots available - so email Robin NOW if you want to learn more! Comingoutlater@gmail.com “Firefly Tour”. Or, go to: www.womenOUTwesttours.com/SpecialtyTours

WOMEN LOVING WOMEN SUPPORT GROUPS:

Want to come to a nighttime WOMEN LOVING WOMEN support group? Or, a daytime WOMEN HELPING WOMEN support group? Email me a request for the Zoom ID & PW’s to: Comingoutlater@gmail.com

WWW.BUYMEACOFFEE.COM

Wanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider 'buying me a coffee' as a sign of appreciation. Any and all donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!! Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

STAY TUNED: A NEW PAID MEMBERSHIP WLW COMMUNITY:

Robin is launching a new, safe ‘n secure Community for all women who love women in Circle.so. (It will likely be called The Firefly Community). This new paid membership community will be officially launching with 20-25 Founding Firefly Members at the end of June 2022. Stay tuned for more details.

Coming Out to Rude Comments Jun 27, 2022

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, intrusive scenarios. Sometimes ‘knowing’ what to expect when we’re navigating the coming out process IS half the battle!! Hopefully you won’t need ANY of these responses - but be prepared and decide how YOU want to respond should you be asked a personal, intrusive question.

In this episode, you will learn…

What are some of the common questions we ARE asked when we’re coming out to others - or even if we’re NOT coming out and we’re simply in a social setting among other not-straight women.
How to handle rude and inappropriate personal questions when faced with “curious” people questioning YOUR sexuality, for you.
Should you respond? Should you respond snidely? Should you confront their blunt rudeness? It all depends….
Being prepared and expecting the unexpected is usually a good tactic to take!
The Women Loving Women (Virtual) Speaker Summit is on Saturday, June 25th at 3pm EST. Sign up using this Calendly link: https://calendly.com/womenlovingwomen/women-loving-women-speaker-summit-2
Ready to meet other Fireflies “in-the-wild”? Sign-up NOW for the Inaugural Firefly Retreat to occur on October 9-13, 2022 in Escalante, Utah. We have room for 5-more Fireflies, so don’t delay! Go to: www.womenoutwesttours.com Hover your cursor over “Our Tours” tab, and from the drop down menu, select “Specialty Tours” and in there you will find information about the upcoming (and potential future) Firefly Tours!

Links to resources:

COMING OUT LATE FB GROUP:

Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late Community at: www.facebook.com/groups/comingoutlatecommunity/

FIREFLY RETREAT:

Finally! We are going to get to meet IN REAL LIFE!! Robin has partnered with Mary Hueske to bring you one-of-a-kind Firefly Tours out in southern Utah. Our first Firefly Retreat is October 9-13, 2022. There are only 5 slots available - so email Robin NOW if you want to learn more! Comingoutlater@gmail.com “Firefly Tour”. Or, go to: www.womenOUTwesttours.com/SpecialtyTours

WOMEN LOVING WOMEN SUPPORT GROUPS:

Want to come to a nighttime WOMEN LOVING WOMEN support group? Or, a daytime WOMEN HELPING WOMEN support group? Email me a request for the Zoom ID & PW’s to: Comingoutlater@gmail.com

WWW.BUYMEACOFFEE.COM

Wanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider 'buying me a coffee' as a sign of appreciation. Any and all donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!! Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

STAY TUNED: A NEW PAID MEMBERSHIP WLW COMMUNITY:

Robin is launching a new, safe ‘n secure Community for all women who love women in Circle.so. (It will likely be called The Firefly Community). This new paid membership community will be officially launching with 20-25 Founding Firefly Members at the end of June 2022. Stay tuned for more details.

Divorcing, Dating & Coming Out to My Son Jun 20, 2022

In this episode, Robin reads to us from a three-part social media post, whereby the author introduces herself as a 35-year old cis woman married to a man for 13 years. Together, they have five children, (under the age of 12). She describes her STBX-husband as pretty conservative and considers the process of her coming out to him as an act of cheating on him.

In this episode, you will learn…

Navigating a rocky coming-out when the husband is pretty conservative and making things really difficult from the start.
Identifying as bi-sexual for a few years, but now questioning that label.
That social media and messaging IS a “thing” among women who just meet up either online, or in person at a bar, (as was the case for this firefly).
Recognizing that distance and differences could very well NOT be the perfect ingredient for a sustainable relationship - or is it?
What would it be like to have a sexual encounter with a woman? The firefly author was worried she wouldn’t feel anything or be aroused - see what she found out about that.
A creative way to have your significant other meet your kids and have your kids meet “Mommy’s new friend”.
Seeing an opening and coming out to my son.
The Women Loving Women (Virtual) Speaker Summit is on Saturday, June 25th at 3pm EST. Sign up using this Calendly link: https://calendly.com/womenlovingwomen/women-loving-women-speaker-summit-2

Links to resources:

COMING OUT LATE FB GROUP:

Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late Community at: www.facebook.com/groups/comingoutlatecommunity/

FIREFLY RETREAT:

Finally! We are going to get to meet IN REAL LIFE!! Robin has partnered with Mary Hueske to bring you one-of-a-kind Firefly Tours out in southern Utah. Our first Firefly Retreat is October 9-13, 2022. There are only 7 slots available - so email Robin NOW if you want to learn more! Comingoutlater@gmail.com “Firefly Tour”

WOMEN LOVING WOMEN SUPPORT GROUPS:

Want to come to a nighttime WOMEN LOVING WOMEN support group? Or, a daytime WOMEN HELPING WOMEN support group? Email me a request for the Zoom ID & PW’s to: Comingoutlater@gmail.com

WWW.BUYMEACOFFEE.COM

Wanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider 'buying me a coffee' as a sign of appreciation. Any and all donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!! Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

STAY TUNED: A NEW PAID MEMBERSHIP WLW COMMUNITY:

Robin is launching a new, safe ‘n secure Community for all women who love women in Circle.so. This new paid membership community will be officially launching during PRIDE Month - June 2022. Stay tuned for more details.

Rainbow Labs' Queer Youth Meet Up w/Late Blooming Queer Women Jun 13, 2022

In this episode, Robin celebrates PRIDE month by showcasing a very special group of young people from a Los Angeles-based non-profit organization called RAINBOW LABS. Rainbow Labs creates a series of after-school programming (both in-person and online), seeking to mentor and support underserved Queer and Gender Non-Conforming (QGNC) youth ages 12-18. The idea of Rainbow Labs, launched in 2020, was to address the unique challenges faced by queer and gender nonconforming youth. The content of the labs are designed by QGNC youth for QGNC youth, led by a team of mentors who are trained in trauma-informed care, cultural competency, and youth development. Rainbows Labs is essentially a safe space to explore identity, life skills and empower QGNC to participate in real-world applications. The Mission of Rainbow Labs is to embolden Queer and Gender Nonconforming youth to discover, curate and experiment with the elements of a fulfilled life through community building and the lived experiences of mentors. Their Vision is a world in which all Queer and Gender Nonconforming Youth see themselves as co-creators of an equitable, and progressive society.

In this episode, you will learn…

The importance of youth having queer representation to meet, know and work with; as well as the importance of LGBTQIA+ just being kids, and not always having to be “on” as advocates protesting or picketing.
Why we, as newly queer youth and queer adults, want and need to be recognized and accepted as queer in all of our respective communities.
Why acceptance from our loved ones and close friends is critical to us.
How damaging and harmful it can be when we’re told by family members, parents, siblings, that, “it’s ok to be queer, but just don’t tell anyone, keep it to yourself.
The similarities and the differences that BOTH of our generations face in the challenges of coming out and living our authentic selves.
Queer youth coming-out to their parents; and queer moms coming-out to their (queer) children.
What does QGNC stand for? Queer & Gender Nonconforming.
The Women Loving Women (Virtual) Speaker Summit is on Saturday, June 25th at 3pm EST. Sign up using this Calendly link: https://calendly.com/womenlovingwomen/women-loving-women-speaker-summit-2

Links to resources:

COMING OUT LATE FB GROUP:

Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late Community at: www.facebook.com/groups/comingoutlatecommunity/

WOMEN LOVING WOMEN SUPPORT GROUPS:

Want to come to a nighttime WOMEN LOVING WOMEN support group? Or, a daytime WOMEN HELPING WOMEN support group? Email me a request for the Zoom ID & PW’s to: Comingoutlater@gmail.com

WWW.BUYMEACOFFEE.COM

Wanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider 'buying me a coffee' as a sign of appreciation. Any and all donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!! Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

STAY TUNED: A NEW PAID MEMBERSHIP WLW COMMUNITY:

Robin is launching a new, safe ‘n secure Community for all women who love women in Circle.so. This new paid membership community will be officially launching during PRIDE Month - June 2022. Stay tuned for more details.

RAINBOW LABS:

www.rainbowlabs.org

Retreats, Gay History & Pride, Oh My! Jun 06, 2022

In this episode, Robin announces her latest collaboration with Women OUT West Tours whereby Robin will lead and facilitate in-person “Firefly” Retreats in Escalante, UT. The inaugural Firefly retreat is October 9-13, 2022. But that won’t be the last, so if you cannot make it on October 9, there will be plenty more to sign-up for. What an opportunity to be out in nature and have deep, meaning facilitated, and non-facilitated conversations with other women who ‘get you’! In this episode, Robin also touches upon a little bit of Gay History when she discusses the Stonewall Riots, the book, “Game Changers: Lesbians You Should Know About”, and her new favorite podcast, “Making Gay History”, by Eric Marcus. “Making Gay History’s” unique format, historic context and non-celebrity interviews make for an entertaining AND sobering way to learn about the mind-blowing prejudices and harassment our gay brothers and sisters endured, and oftentimes didn’t endure, before us.

In this episode, you will also learn…

The importance of knowing our Gay History. As a Late Bloomer herself, Robin describes how little she knew about the Stonewall Riots that took place on June 27, 1969, and decided she wanted to learn more about her gay brothers and sisters who came before her.
The importance of PRIDE month and little ways you can feel and show your Pride during the month of June.
The the Women Loving Women (Virtual) Speaker Summit is on Saturday, June 25th at 3pm EST. Sign up using this Calendly link: https://calendly.com/womenlovingwomen/women-loving-women-speaker-summit-2
The only way to get your hands on a copy of the book, “Game Changers: Lesbian You Should Know About” is to go to: www.lesbiangamechangers.com
How one lesbian, Donna Hitchens, a recent law school graduate changed the lives of hundreds, maybe even thousands, of lesbians first, by forming, (with some help from Equal Rights Advocates in San Francisco), The Lesbian Rights Project, which later became the NCLR, (the National Center for Lesbian Rights).
How the birth of “Curve” magazine came about, thanks to the former bookstore clerk and magazine Founder, Frances “Franco” Stevens. First and foremost, “Curve” was a celebration of the women shaping our community.

Links to resources:

Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late Community at: www.facebook.com/groups/comingoutlatecommunity/

Want to come to a nighttime WOMEN LOVING WOMEN support group? Or, a daytime WOMEN HELPING WOMEN support group? Email me a request for the Zoom ID & PW’s to: Comingoutlater@gmail.com

Wanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider 'buying me a coffee' as a sign of appreciation. Any and all donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!! Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

Robin is launching a new, safe ‘n secure Community for all women who love women in Circle.so. This new paid membership community will be officially launching during PRIDE Month - June 2022. Stay tuned for more details.

Resources mentioned in this podcast include:

Bloomers Society

Julia Ruiz Hoffman and her Bloomer’s Society can be found at: www.bloomerssociety.com

The “Lesbian Chronicles” podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life/id1468550568?i=1000563115527

“Making Gay History” podcast by Eric Marcus

Navigating Late Blooming Relationships May 30, 2022

In this episode, Robin sits down with not one, but two late-in-lifer’s. She invites recent podcast guest Lori back for a chat about “relationships” with Robin’s friend and repeat podcast guest - Samantha Fox. Samantha is a lesbian curiosity and sexuality coach and a licensed family and marriage therapist in New York who also happens to be a late bloomer herself. Today, Samantha, Lori & Robin take a deep dive into some specific relationship issues that come up for late bloomers once you’ve started dating. Take notes, there’s lots to learn in this episode about women dating women!

In this episode, you will learn…

The importance of knowing thyself before really diving into serious relationships - it will help you better navigate the sometimes choppy waters!
The importance of communication between you and your partner BEFORE you embark on a night out on the town! Understanding each other’s boundaries, what to possibly expect and WHO to possibly expect at any function you may attend together.
That just because we are coming out later in our lives does NOT necessarily mean that all the other late blooming gay folx have done the inner work on themselves before diving into the dating pool! Beware, not ALL queer women are created equal - nor have they been working on themselves!.
The Women Loving Women Speaker Summit #2 has been announced and is on Saturday, June 25th at 3pm EST. Early Bird tickets are on sale now thru midnight on June 3rd. For the link to Register, email Robin at: Comingoutlater@gmail.com. And guess who our Keynote Speaker is? Samantha Fox!!! https://calendly.com/womenlovingwomen/women-loving-women-speaker-summit-2
To join a Women Loving Women Support Group, (on Tuesdays at 12:30pm EST or Wednesday at 7pm EST), please email Robin at: Comingoutlater@gmail.com

Links to resources:

Wanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider 'buying me a coffee' as a sign of appreciation. Any and all donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!! Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

Robin is launching a new, safe ‘n secure Community for all women who love women in Circle.so. This new paid membership community will be officially launching during PRIDE Month - June 2022. Stay tuned for more details.

Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late Community at: www.facebook.com/groups/comingoutlatecommunity/

You can find Samantha Fox at:

Website: https://www.curiousquestioningandcomingout.com/

Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lesbiancuriositycoach?lang=en

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curiousquestioningcomingout/

Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCugZWOUuPKEtdXQndioSbYQ

Coming Out 35 Years Later: The Truth DOES Set Us Free May 23, 2022

In this episode, Robin sits down with fellow firefly late bloomer, Lori, to talk about her long journey from being in the closet, to a 5-year lesbian relationship at 17 years old, (that lasted FIVE years!), to going back in the closet for 30+ more years. Lori was married to a man for 27-years and is blessed with one daughter. Along the journey, Lori manages to ‘find herself’ and walk through the open doors that people invited her to walk though. Through the conversation, Robin & Lori talk about the depth of growth we experience when we come out later, (we were both in our 50’s when we came out), the necessity of UN-learning SO many ‘things’, and how do we go about re-building our lives once we finally do come out!

In this episode, you will learn…

The importance of reflecting back on all our growth and milestones so far
The critical necessity of UN-learning SO much of what we’d been conditioned to think, feel and do!
Unpacking the suitcase of our lives, and getting to decide this time, what stays, what goes, and what gets donated to a worthy cause! (Lol).
Ask yourself, “What have I always wanted to do that I’ve never done before?”
The Talking Stone: let your secrets out - they will set you free!
To get the $27 Early Bird Price for the WLW Speaker Summit #2 (June 26, 2022), email Robin at: Comingoutlater@gmail.com
To join a Women Loving Women Support Group, email Robin at: Comingoutlater@gmail.com

Links to resources:

Please consider supporting my podcast efforts by 'buying me a coffee' as a sign of appreciation? Any and all caffeine donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!! Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

Robin is launching a new, safe ‘n secure Community for all women who love women in Circle.so. This new paid membership community will be officially launching June 2022

Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late Community at: www.facebook.com/groups/comingoutlatecommunity/

Want to come to a nighttime WOMEN LOVING WOMEN support group? Or, a daytime WOMEN HELPING WOMEN support group? Email me a request for the Zoom ID & PW’s to: Comingoutlater@gmail.com

Resources mentioned in this podcast include:

The “Lesbian Chronicles” podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life/id1468550568?i=1000563115527

“Making Gay History” podcast by Eric Marcus: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/making-gay-history-lgbtq-oral-histories-from-the-archive/id1162447122

Book: “Game Changers: Lesbians You Should Know”, by Robin Lowey, Go to: www.lesbiangamechangers.com

For more Gay History, check out Youtuber: Kathy Baldock Visit: www.CanyonWalkerConnections.com for insights into the intersection between faith and sexual orientation and gender!

From Depressed, Angry & Anxious to Flourishing in Life! May 16, 2022

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, and hitting 40-years old, she made a promise to herself that the second half of her life was going to be on her terms. After that inspiring story, Robin also talks about the rate or speed at which you should proceed on your journey of coming out. And, at the end of this episode, Robin will share with us the responses from a variety of late bloomers, to this statement: “My first kiss with a woman was…”!

In this episode, you will learn…

How do we find ourselves and live in our truth?
Going from three kids and 2 marriages to men later - how one woman went from miserable, depressed, angry and anxious to flourishing in life!
Manifesting the things we’ve always wanted by NOT living a life that other people want and expect from us.
To get the $27 Early Bird Price for the WLW Speaker Summit #2 (June 26, 2022), email Robin at: Comingoutlater@gmail.com
To join a Women Loving Women Support Group, email Robin at: Comingoutlater@gmail.com
WLW Retreat October 10-16, 2022 - Provincetown, MA - “Women’s Week”

Links to resources:

Please consider supporting my podcast efforts by 'buying me a coffee' as a sign of appreciation? Any and all caffeine donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!! Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

Robin is launching a new, safe ‘n secure Community for all women who love women in Circle.so. This new paid membership community will be officially launching June 1, 2022

Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late Community at: www.facebook.com/groups/comingoutlatecommunity/

Want to come to a nighttime WOMEN LOVING WOMEN support group? Or, a daytime WOMEN HELPING WOMEN support group? Email me a request for the Zoom ID & PW’s to: Comingoutlater@gmail.com

Julia Ruiz Hoffman and her Bloomer’s Society can be found at: www.bloomerssociety.com

Coming 'Out' and Into New Relationships May 09, 2022

Robin addresses two important topics that arise from our Coming Out Late journey: first, navigating our first, or first couple-of queer relationships. After the trauma has subsided, what can we do to ensure our next relationship will be 10x better than the last? And, second, Robin shares with us some examples of responses the husbands, partners or significant others say to us when we come ‘out’ to them for the first time. Some are simply unbelievable, while others are unthinkable and unacceptable! In addition to covering these two important topics, Robin also shares with us two very meaningful quotes that we ALL need to remember and embrace!

In this episode, you will learn…

Some of the differences between being in a relationship with a late blooming lesbian versus a woman who has been out and lesbian her whole life. BOTH types of women are coming at it from (at least) two very distinct places in life.
There are certainly pros and cons to dating a late bloominglesbian and a lifelong lesbian. Somehow, we manage to make these relationships work - or not! What to look out for and how to stand your ground!
That the end of our first-, or first-couple of queer relationships can be gut-wrenching; but there are PLENTY of ‘things’ we can we learn from them.
Recognizing ‘red flags’ in relationships and what to do about them.
Co-Dependency: What is it? Do I have it? And what can I do about it?
Robin is starting a brand new Women Loving Women (paid subscription) Membership Community in Circle.so in JUNE! Happy PRIDE everyone! It promises to be chock full of inspiration, support, enlightenment, education, and FUN!
What to expect when we tell our significant others/partners/husbands that we’re gay? You won’t believe some of their responses!!
To join a Women Loving Women Support Group, email Robin at: Comingoutlater@gmail.com
WLW Retreat October 10-16, 2022 - Provincetown, MA - “Women’s Week”

Links to resources:

Please consider supporting my podcast efforts by 'buying me a coffee' as a sign of appreciation? Any and all caffeine donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!! Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

Robin is launching a new, safe ‘n secure Community for all women who love women in Circle.so. This new paid membership community will be officially launching June 1, 2022

Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late Community at: www.facebook.com/groups/comingoutlatecommunity/

Want to come to a nighttime WOMEN LOVING WOMEN support group? Or, a daytime WOMEN HELPING WOMEN support group? Email me a request for the Zoom ID & PW’s to: Comingoutlater@gmail.com

Ep. #31: Newly Out & Navigating Lesbian Life at 57 May 02, 2022

Robin addresses a recent post written by a woman coming out later in life - in fact - she just came out at the age of 57! Robin highlights the small-, medium- and large-hurdles that we, at ANY age are likely to face during our coming out late journey. In addition to reading and sharing this very vulnerable and relatable post, Robin also shares the compassionate and encouraging responses the author of the post received.

In this episode, you will learn…

This Coming Out Late stuff is TOUGH! It is NOT an easy journey. But it IS worth it - I promise!
In addition to the healing properties of hearing other women’s coming out late stories, SHARING our own stories can be incredibly healing as well.
Navigating our new identities as lesbian or queer or bi is really tough.
That it’s normal to feel awkward and unsure of ourselves in this process.
A few helpful books/resources she read that helped her.
What decisions need to be made once you tell your significant other that you are coming out as ‘not-straight’.
Am I a baby-gay or an imposter?
WLW Retreat October 10-16, 2022 - Provincetown, MA - “Women’s Week”

Links to resources:

Please consider supporting my podcast efforts by 'buying me a coffee' as a sign of appreciation? Any and all caffeine donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!! Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

Robin is launching a new, safe ‘n secure Community for all women who love women in Circle.so. This new paid membership community will be officially launching June 1, 2022

Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late Community at: www.facebook.com/groups/comingoutlatecommunity/

Want to come to a nighttime WOMEN LOVING WOMEN support group? Or, a daytime WOMEN HELPING WOMEN support group? Email me a request for the Zoom ID & PW’s to: Comingoutlater@gmail.com

RESOURCES: “Dear John, I Love Jane: Women Write About Leaving Men for Women”, Author: Candace Walsh. “Sexual Fluidity: Understanding Women’s Love & Desire”, Author: Lisa M. Diamond

Julia Ruiz Hoffman, MA, MFT, Counselor & Coach. Founder of Bloomers Society. www.bloomerssociety.com

EP30: Coming Out Late: Fast Forward, Three Years Later Apr 25, 2022

Robin shares a beautiful reminder that good things are possible and your life will work out no matter when you decide to come out…

In this episode, you will learn…

Reflecting on three years post coming out, post moving out, post freaking out
Encouragement to feel all your feelings and do the work vs. push emotions down
Understanding it all works out and that how it works out looks different for everyone
Details about Julia Ruiz Hoffman’s Bloomer’s Society and coaching services

Links to resources:

If you've been enjoying my podcast, won't you please consider supporting my podcast efforts by 'buying me a coffee' as a sign of appreciation? Any and all caffeine donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!! Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

Robin coaches women coming out late in life in small group sessions AND 1:1. Email her to book your first session: Comingoutlater@gmail.com.

Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late Community at: www.facebook.com/groups/comingoutlatecommunity/

Want to come to a WOMEN LOVING WOMEN support group? Email me "WLW" to: Comingoutlater@gmail.com and I will send you the Zoom ID & PW / Link.

I mentioned and highly recommend Julia Ruiz Hoffman, MA, MFT, Counselor and Coach for women coming out later in life. Julia specializes in sexual awareness, divorce guidance & co-parenting coaching, issues with young children and straight spouse support. Julia and her new website can be found at: www.bloomerssociety.com

EP29: Coming Out While Married & Questioning Apr 18, 2022

Robin addresses a recent post about fears surrounding being married and questioning your sexuality and why open lines of communication, honesty, and courage are key to exploring who you are…

In this episode, you will learn…

Coming out doesn’t mean everything about your life must change instantly
Remember you can be courageous or you can be comfortable—you can’t be both
Fear is a killer: Ask for time, communication, and soul searching
Don’t stay for the wrong reasons and don’t leave for the wrong reasons
The importance of listening to your body and understanding we can’t be afraid of what we don’t know
Advice to find a therapist and to be fully transparent and trust they can help you
All relationships require nurturing—don’t settle for something unfulfilling
It takes courage as well as permission to find out who you are

Links to resources:

If you weren't able to attend the Women Loving Women Speaker Summit? You can purchase a copy of the audio recording for $27 by emailing Robin the word "AUDIO" to Comingoutlater@gmail.com.

If you've been enjoying my podcast, won't you please consider supporting my podcast efforts by 'buying me a coffee' as a sign of appreciation? Any and all caffeine donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!! Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

Robin coaches women coming out late in life in small group sessions AND 1:1. Email her to book your first session: Comingoutlater@gmail.com.

Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late Community at: www.facebook.com/groups/comingoutlatecommunity/

Want to come to a WOMEN LOVING WOMEN support group? Email me "WLW" to: Comingoutlater@gmail.com and I will send you the Zoom ID & PW / Link.

I mentioned and highly recommend a superb queer coach and counselor - Samantha Fox:

Website: https://www.curiousquestioningandcomingout.com

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lesbiancuriositycoach

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/curiousquestioningcomingout/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugZWOUuPKEtdXQndioSbYQ

EP28: One Wild & Precious Life: What Do YOU Plan to Do With It? Apr 11, 2022

Robin explores the idea of change and what change means for us on our coming out journey. She talks about social conditioning as it relates to how we formed our roles in life and how we have lived our whole lives under social conditioning. Robin asks the question — how do we go about living our lives now, and how do we embrace change? She also shares some quotes about change, growth, life, and strength.

In this episode, you will learn…

About the value of joining Robin's Women Loving Women and Women Helping Women weekly support groups on zoom.
Ways to purchase the recording of the Women Loving Women summit held on March 30, in case you missed it.
Staying in a space that is safe, familiar, and comfortable is not necessarily 'living'.
Learning to come out of your comfort zone and embrace change.
Living life as an adventure and being true to yourself, so you can thrive, not just survive.
The need to address and expose homophobia, social conditioning, and heteronormativity if we want to see less of it.
Personal growth is not a matter of learning new information but of unlearning old limits.
Change is inevitable, but there are also opportunities for growth and progress.

Links to resources:

Weren't able to attend the Women Loving Women Speaker Summit? You can purchase a copy of the audio recording for $27 by emailing Robin the word "AUDIO" to Comingoutlater@gmail.com.

If you've been enjoying my podcast, won't you please consider supporting my podcast efforts by 'buying me a coffee' as a sign of appreciation? Any and all caffeine donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!! Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

Robin coaches women coming out late in life in small group sessions AND 1:1. Email her to book your first session: Comingoutlater@gmail.com.

Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late Community at: www.facebook.com/groups/comingoutlatecommunity/

Want to come to a WOMEN LOVING WOMEN support group? Email me "WLW" to: Comingoutlater@gmail.com and I will send you the Zoom ID & PW / Link.

EP27: Coming Out Late AND Trans! Apr 04, 2022

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 transgender
The importance of a supportive and accepting environment for transgender children
Being in a double-closet and underdressing to alleviate pain of gender dysphoria
Understanding which terms represent gender identity
Holly’s heterosexual relationships and feeling like an imposter
What it was like for Holly to finally come out as transgender at age 50
Gender reassignment and gender affirmation surgeries
Reflecting on coming out: Don’t worry about the reaction of others, fear manifests in many ways, don’t try to hide it because it’s not going to change
Encouragement to be open to possibilities when it comes to your sexuality
The joy of transitioning and being accepted for who you truly are
The importance of being upfront about your identity after you come out
Advice for those worried about coming out to lean into your authentic self
Everybody’s body is different, medical support is crucial for your transition journey

Links to resources:

JJ (Jessica Jarrard), Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Owner of Rainbow Counseling & Consultation, a group private practice serving the LGBTQ community. www.rainbowcounselingservices.com

I have recently set-up a "Buy Me A Coffee" account to help me defray the costs of producing my "Coming Out Late" podcast! If you've been enjoying my podcast, won't you please consider 'buying me a coffee' as a sign of appreciation? Any and all caffeine donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!!

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

Robin coaches women coming out late in life in small group sessions AND 1:1. Email her to book your first session: Comingoutlater@gmail.com.

Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late Community at: www.facebook.com/groups/comingoutlatecommunity/

Want to come to a WOMEN LOVING WOMEN support group? Email me "WLW" to: Comingoutlater@gmail.com and I will send you the Zoom ID & PW / Link.

EP26: Coming Out Late Confusion - Can You Relate? Mar 28, 2022

Robin addresses the common confusion many feel after coming out late and reminds us why it’s never too late to live a life full of love, authenticity, and support…

In this episode, you will learn…

Encouragement to attend the Women Loving Women weekly meetings and upcoming Speaker Summit on March 30th
Coming out late doesn’t negate your previous heteronormative life or relationships
Recognizing what it’s like having a supportive spouse you don’t want to hurt
We’re not on this earth to be mediocre; we’re meant to have adventures and love our lives and love ourselves
Understanding what other people think and feel about us in none of our business
Put yourself first and know your family can be configured however you want it
Suggestions for getting help via support groups and therapists or coaches
Coming out late isn’t wrong; you’re going to feel pain and guilt so make your apologies and move on

Links to resources:

Register to attend the Women Loving Women Speaker Summit on March 30th. FIVE LGBTQ+ Coaches and Counselors will be speaking with us about all-things coming out and being gay and how to handle the stress and anxiety of it all! Can't attend? You can reserve a copy of the audio recording for $27 by emailing Robin the word "AUDIO" to Comingoutlater@gmail.com. If you CAN attend, here is the Link to Register: https://calendly.com/womenlovingwomen/women-loving-women-speaker-summit

I have recently set-up a "Buy Me A Coffee" account to help me defray the costs of producing my "Coming Out Late" podcast! If you've been enjoying my podcast, won't you please consider 'buying me a coffee' as a sign of appreciation? Any and all caffeine donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!!

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

Robin coaches women coming out late in life in small group sessions AND 1:1. Email her to book your first session: Comingoutlater@gmail.com.

Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late Community at: www.facebook.com/groups/comingoutlatecommunity/

Want to come to a WOMEN LOVING WOMEN support group? Email me "WLW" to: Comingoutlater@gmail.com and I will send you the Zoom ID & PW / Link.

EP25: Are You Curious, Questioning, and Coming Out? An Interview w/Samantha Fox Mar 21, 2022

Sexuality Coach and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Samantha Fox speaks with Robin about her coming out late journey, helpful advice for managing family challenges after coming out, and why it’s okay to be curious about your sexuality.

In this episode, you will learn…

Samantha’s experience of coming out late at the age of 32 in 2002
How 9/11 prepared Samantha for her coming out late catalyst
Being in the best place you can ever be while being in the worst place you can be
Advice for managing emotions and relationships when you don’t get to see your kids every day after coming out
Life after divorce: Going back to school, finding her tribe, and dating challenges
How shared experiences can help you feel less threatened
Addressing the shame, guilt, and anxiety of coming out late
How curiosity can help break the chains of compulsory heterosexuality
Recognizing we are born with seven core emotions, including sexual excitement
Letting yourself be curious and understanding every journey is different
Details about Samantha’s coaching programs

Connect with my Guest, Samantha Fox:

Website: https://www.curiousquestioningandcomingout.com

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lesbiancuriositycoach

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/curiousquestioningcomingout/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugZWOUuPKEtdXQndioSbYQ

Links to resources:

Register to attend the Women Loving Women Speaker Summit on March 30th. FIVE LGBTQ+ Coaches and Counselors will be speaking with us about all-things coming out and being gay and how to handle the stress and anxiety of it all! Can't attend? You can reserve a copy of the audio recording for $27 by emailing Robin the word "AUDIO" to Comingoutlater@gmail.com. If you CAN attend, here is the Link to Register: https://calendly.com/womenlovingwomen/women-loving-women-speaker-summit

I have recently set-up a "Buy Me A Coffee" account to help me defray the costs of producing my "Coming Out Late" podcast! If you've been enjoying my podcast, won't you please consider 'buying me a coffee' as a sign of appreciation? Any and all caffeine donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!!

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

Robin coaches women coming out late in life in small group sessions AND 1:1. Email her to book your first session: Comingoutlater@gmail.com.

Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late Community at: www.facebook.com/groups/comingoutlatecommunity/

Want to come to a WOMEN LOVING WOMEN support group? Email me "WLW" to: Comingoutlater@gmail.com and I will send you the Zoom ID & PW / Link.

EP24: Coming Out Late Interview w/Sarah Ott Mar 14, 2022

Life coach Sarah Ott joins Robin to shed light on her own coming out late experience and why she believes in the power of authenticity and being the best version of yourself.

In this episode, you will learn…

How Sarah grew up feeling like she just always felt different
Following the path she thought she should but still feeling unfulfilled
Deconstructing her religious programming and connecting the dots about her sexuality
Shifting from couples therapy to individual therapy to coming out
Why it’s so important to listen to your body and stop ignoring what you feel
How Sarah is the best version of herself now, even after she finally broke
Letting fear go and the difference between surviving and thriving
Sarah’s experience of keeping her divorce separate from her sexuality
Sarah’s current relationship status and what led her to start a coaching business
The power of being aligned to fulfill our purpose in authenticity

Links to resources:

Sarah Ott - Email: sarah@sarahottcoaching.com

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sarahottcoaching

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sarahottcoaching/

Website: sarahottcoaching.com

I have recently set-up a "Buy Me A Coffee" account to help me defray the costs of producing my "Coming Out Late" podcast! If you've been enjoying my podcast, won't you please consider 'buying me a coffee' as a sign of appreciation? Any and all caffeine donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!!

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

Robin coaches women coming out late in life in small group sessions AND 1:1. Email her to book your first session: Comingoutlater@gmail.com.

Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late Community at: www.facebook.com/groups/comingoutlatecommunity/

Want to come to a WOMEN LOVING WOMEN support group? Email me "WLW" to: Comingoutlater@gmail.com and I will send you the Zoom ID & PW / Link.

EP23: Women Loving Women Speaker Summit & Online Dating Red-Flags Mar 07, 2022

Happy Birthday to Women Loving Women! Robin shares exciting news about the upcoming Speaker Summit, opportunities to be a guest on the Coming Out Late podcast, and helpful advice for online dating and long distance relationships.

In this episode, you will learn…

Happy 1 Year to Women Loving Women!
Top 3% news and request for podcast sponsors, logos, and branding ideas
Details about the Women Loving Women Speaker Summit
Addressing internalized homophobia and how it impacted Robin’s life
Upcoming podcast topics and call for parents willing to have their children on the show
Red flags of online dating apps and how to avoid scammers
Questions about long distance relationships and advice for managing them

Links to resources:

I have recently set-up a "Buy Me A Coffee" account to help me defray the costs of producing my "Coming Out Late" podcast! If you've been enjoying my podcast, won't you please consider 'buying me a coffee' as a sign of appreciation? Any and all caffeine donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!!

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

Robin coaches women coming out late in life in small group sessions AND 1:1. Email her to book your first session: Comingoutlater@gmail.com.

Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late Community at: www.facebook.com/groups/comingoutlatecommunity/

Want to come to a WOMEN LOVING WOMEN support group? Email me "WLW" to: Comingoutlater@gmail.com and I will send you the Zoom ID & PW / Link.

Want to book a 1:1 Mentoring Session with me about anything and everything related to Coming Out Late? Send me an email with the word: HELP and we'll schedule you in immediately!!

EP22: An Interview w/ Dawn Noble, PACT Therapist & Late Bloomer Feb 28, 2022

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 her
How Purity culture taught her to keep her cards to herself about being gay
Confessing her first gay experience and then abstaining from women for 10 years
What led Dawn to eventually pursue the life she wanted for herself
Rushing into her first gay marriage and balancing joy and grief
Setting boundaries, shifting into a new relationship and healing her inner child
Remembering you don’t have the power to change anybody but yourself
How PACT therapy differs from other forms of therapy
Understanding relationships require agreements that allow you to connect, disconnect, and repair so resentment doesn’t stay
Recognizing your partner’s triggers: the bigger the response, the older the wound

Links to resources:

Dawn Noble Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/Dawnanoble/

Click here to book a FREE 15-minute Consultation with Dawn: https://app.squarespacescheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=24623606

I have recently set-up a "Buy Me A Coffee" account to help me defray the costs of producing my "Coming Out Late" podcast! If you've been enjoying my podcast, won't you please consider 'buying me a coffee' as a sign of appreciation? Any and all caffeine donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!!

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

Robin coaches women coming out late in life in small group sessions AND 1:1. Email her to book your first session: Comingoutlater@gmail.com.

Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late Community at: www.facebook.com/groups/comingoutlatecommunity/

Want to come to a WOMEN LOVING WOMEN support group? Email me "WLW" to: Comingoutlater@gmail.com and I will send you the Zoom ID & PW / Link.

Want to book a 1:1 Mentoring Session with me about anything and everything related to Coming Out Late? Send me an email with the word: HELP and we'll schedule you in immediately!!

EP21: An Interview: Coming Out Late w/Late Bloomer Kristie Brassard Feb 21, 2022

Robin welcomes late bloomer Kristie Brassard to share her exploration of being gay, coming out late, and living a life of authentic love.

In this episode, you will learn…

Kristie’s experience of growing up with a lack of representation
Recognizing the complicated programming of what we think we should want in life
Kristie’s research phase of being gay and coming out to her therapist
Acknowledging the support and guilt Kristie felt during her separation
Mental gymnastics of coming out and why you should grieve your past life
Understanding your transformation will have pain, but beautiful things can come from it
Give yourself permission to feel your feelings and honor them
How moving through discomfort led Kristie to the genuine, authentic life she has now
Reminder that you’re never too old and it’s never too late

Links to resources:

Kristie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lateinlifeguide/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelateinlifeguide

Website: https://lateinlifeguide.com/

I have recently set-up a "Buy Me A Coffee" account to help me defray the costs of producing my "Coming Out Late" podcast! If you've been enjoying my podcast, won't you please consider 'buying me a coffee' as a sign of appreciation? Any and all caffeine donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!!

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

Robin coaches women coming out late in life in small group sessions AND 1:1. Email her to book your first session: Comingoutlater@gmail.com.

Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late Community at: www.facebook.com/groups/comingoutlatecommunity/

Want to come to a WOMEN LOVING WOMEN support group? Email me "WLW" to: Comingoutlater@gmail.com and I will send you the Zoom ID & PW / Link.

Julia Ruiz Hoffman, Founder of Bloomers Society, a safe community to gather and meet other women who are also coming out later in life: https://www.bloomerssociety.com

Melisa and Alli of The Lesbian Chronicles Podcast found wherever you listen to podcasts!

Want to book a 1:1 Mentoring Session with me about anything and everything related to Coming Out Late? Send me an email with the word: HELP and we'll schedule you in immediately!!

EP20: An Interview w/Late Bloomer Kathy Kiger Feb 14, 2022

Late bloomer Kathy Kiger joins Robin and shares her incredible story of coming out late, how her family reacted, and what her life is like one year later.

In this episode, you will learn…

Kathy’s religious upbringing and when the gay started to creep up
Avoiding her inner voice and what it was like raising 4 kids after divorce
How her business mentorship led to a beautiful revelation
Acknowledging the mental gymnastics of internalized homophobia and trying to Christian harder
The incredible experience of coming out as a family and supporting each other
Kathy’s dating life since coming out and using different dating apps
How identifying as gay has impacted Kathy’s life and appearance
Details about Kathy’s coach and coming out while on a zoom call—in a closet

Links to resources:

For all-things Kathy Kiger, go to her website at: https://www.BetterLateThanStraight.com or https://www.instagram.com/betterlatethanstraight/

I have recently set-up a "Buy Me A Coffee" account to help me defray the costs of producing my "Coming Out Late" podcast! If you've been enjoying my podcast, won't you please consider 'buying me a coffee' as a sign of appreciation? Any and all caffeine donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!!

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

Robin coaches women coming out late in life in small group sessions AND 1:1. Email her to book your first session: Comingoutlater@gmail.com.

Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late Community at: www.facebook.com/groups/comingoutlatecommunity/

Want to come to a WOMEN LOVING WOMEN support group? Email me "WLW" to: Comingoutlater@gmail.com and I will send you the Zoom ID & PW / Link.

Want to book a 1:1 Mentoring Session with me about anything and everything related to Coming Out Late? Send me an email with the word: HELP and we'll schedule you in immediately!! ($22/hour)

EP19: An Interview w/ Bloomers Society Founder, Julia Ruiz Hoffman Feb 07, 2022

Robin talks with Julia Ruiz Hoffman, founder of Bloomer’s Society, about her growing online community and how she is living her one wild and precious life.

In this episode, you will learn…

Details about the Bloomers Society and Robin and Julia met
The beauty of connections both online and in person
Julia’s coming out story and growing up the good girl
How Julia ended her marriage and where they are now
Life is not linear and there will be a lot of hiccups and bumps along the way
The power of making the right decision for yourself
Collaborative divorce and throwing up rainbows
Recognizing the vulnerability of your partner before, during, and after separation
The need for breaks: Takeout, Netflix, and NO feelings
Julia’s coaching and counseling experience and how she’s adapting retreats

Links to resources:

I have recently set-up a "Buy Me A Coffee" account to help me defray the costs of producing my "Coming Out Late" podcast! If you've been enjoying my podcast, won't you please consider 'buying me a coffee' as a sign of appreciation? Any and all caffeine donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!!

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

Robin coaches women coming out late in life in small group sessions AND 1:1. Email her to book your first session: Comingoutlater@gmail.com.

Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late Community at: www.facebook.com/groups/comingoutlatecommunity/

Want to come to a WOMEN LOVING WOMEN support group? Email me "WLW" to: Comingoutlater@gmail.com and I will send you the Zoom ID & PW / Link.

Julia Ruiz Hoffman, Founder of Bloomers Society, a safe community to gather and meet other women who are also coming out later in life: https://www.bloomerssociety.com

Melisa and Alli of The Lesbian Chronicles Podcast found wherever you listen to podcasts!

Want to book a 1:1 Mentoring Session with me about anything and everything related to Coming Out Late? Send me an email with the word: HELP and we'll schedule you in immediately!! ($22/hour)

EP18: One Late Bloomer's Coming Out Story - So Far... Jan 31, 2022

Robin shares a Late Bloomer’s coming out story that captures different stages of her confusion, acceptance, devastation, and guilt and how ultimately she just wants to be happy, along with the ones she loves.

In this episode, you will learn…

Growing up without realizing being gay is an option
Acknowledging the heartbreak of first crushes
Realizing the Haunting of Bly Manor is the first healthy lesbian relationship she’s witnessed
I am super gay but it’s too late since I’ve been married for 30+ years
Her sister’s response when she finally shares that she’s gay
The blessing of finding a supportive community after the devastation of telling her husband
What it was like to finally end her marriage and how it feels to salvage their friendship
Remembering hurting someone you love sucks but it doesn’t mean you deserve to take on shame or guilt

Links to resources:

I have recently set-up a "Buy Me A Coffee" account to help me defray the costs of producing my "Coming Out Late" podcast! If you've been enjoying the first dozen Episodes, won't you please consider 'buying me a coffee' as a sign of appreciation? I incur over $400 in expenses every month and do not get paid or make a dime on our podcast to date...so any caffeine donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!!

With enormous gratitude, Robin 🙏🙏🙏

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late Community at: www.facebook.com/groups/comingoutlatecommunity/

Want to come to a WOMEN LOVING WOMEN support group? Email me "WLW" to: Comingoutlater@gmail.com and I will send you the Zoom ID & PW / Link.

Want to take advantage of the limited time (50% Off) Early Bird Special (for my January 4-week workshop), "A New Year & A New You: A Workshop for Personal Growth to Attract New Relationships", email me the word "EARLY BIRD" and I will send you information and reserve a seat for you!

Want to book a 1:1 Mentoring Session with me about anything and everything related to Coming Out Late? Send me an email with the word: HELP and we'll schedule you in immediately!! ($22/hour)

EP17: Divorcing My Best Friend or Shielding the Kids from Divorce? Jan 24, 2022

Robin shares a common challenge of finding the right time to embrace your truth and the importance of knowing you’re never alone in this journey!

In this episode, you will learn…

The problem of not wanting to put your children through a divorce
Recognizing there is no perfect time to be true to yourself or to teach children that people change
From delaying hurt and confusion to having people survive and thrive
Don’t stay trapped or unhappy for anyone, especially your kids
10 Key Takeaways from this story:

1. Our stories are relatable, sharing is imperative to feel hope and inspiration

2. None of us are ever truly alone in this journey, no matter how it might feel

3. You are all stronger than you believe you are

4. It will get better, no matter how impossible it may seem today

5. Freedom and happiness does lie ahead

6. Know that you’re not alone (yes, it’s worth repeating)

7. The unknown is scary but the leap is so worth it

8. You’re not alone (I really want you to get that message)

9. You have an amazing community of supporters

10. We are all in this together and we will all come out on the other side, no matter what the other side looks like

An invitation to climb to the top of Mount Fear

Links to resources:

I have recently set-up a "Buy Me A Coffee" account to help me defray the costs of producing my "Coming Out Late" podcast! If you've been enjoying the first dozen Episodes, won't you please consider 'buying me a coffee' as a sign of appreciation? I incur over $400 in expenses every month and do not get paid or make a dime on our podcast to date...so any caffeine donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!!

With enormous gratitude, Robin 🙏🙏🙏

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late Community at: www.facebook.com/groups/comingoutlatecommunity/

Want to come to a WOMEN LOVING WOMEN support group? Email me "WLW" to: Comingoutlater@gmail.com and I will send you the Zoom ID & PW / Link.

Want to take advantage of the limited time (50% Off) Early Bird Special (for my January 4-week workshop), "A New Year & A New You: A Workshop for Personal Growth to Attract New Relationships", email me the word "EARLY BIRD" and I will send you information and reserve a seat for you!

Want to book a 1:1 Mentoring Session with me about anything and everything related to Coming Out Late? Send me an email with the word: HELP and we'll schedule you in immediately!! ($22/hour)

BLOOMERS SOCIETY: www.bloomerssociety.com

EP16: Coming Out Late: What A Difference A Year Makes! Jan 17, 2022

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…

Exciting updates about upcoming guests, Facebook group and Bloomer’s Society
Finding the light at the end of the tunnel if you’re in the messy middle of coming out
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 launching a small service business
Remembering it’s better late than never because it’s never too late

Links to resources:

I have recently set-up a "Buy Me A Coffee" account to help me defray the costs of producing my "Coming Out Late" podcast! If you've been enjoying the first dozen Episodes, won't you please consider 'buying me a coffee' as a sign of appreciation? I incur over $400 in expenses every month and do not get paid or make a dime on our podcast to date...so any caffeine donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!!

With enormous gratitude, Robin 🙏🙏🙏

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late Community at: www.facebook.com/groups/comingoutlatecommunity/

Want to come to a WOMEN LOVING WOMEN support group? Email me "WLW" to: Comingoutlater@gmail.com and I will send you the Zoom ID & PW / Link.

Want to book a 1:1 Mentoring Session with me about anything and everything related to Coming Out Late? Send me an email with the word: HELP and we'll schedule you in immediately!! ($22/hour)

BLOOMERS SOCIETY: www.bloomerssociety.com

EP15: Gender, Sexual Fluidity & Acceptance: An Interview w/Cosmos Kumar Jan 10, 2022

Cosmos Kumar shares the power of embracing your truth, nurturing relationships and being okay with knowing the only constant in life is change.

In this episode, you will learn…

Cosmos’ background and why she calls herself a Universalist
Nobody deserves to be in pain and nobody should be in a situation where they’re unhappy
Why Cosmos loves synchronicity and following nature
When Cosmos began to feel inklings about her identity and sexuality
Advice for those coming out to themselves during the pandemic
Give yourself permission to be who you want to be and trust yourself that you know who you are
How Cosmos’ son, friends and family reacted to her coming out
Appreciating other people’s lifestyles instead of shutting them down
Owning your truth and knowing it can change whenever you want
Understanding bisexuality and confusion about the LGQBTI+ spectrum
Details about Cosmic Soul Coaching

Links to resources:

Cosmos/Meenakshi Kumar, MD: you can find Cosmos and her Bio and ALL of her coaching services at: Link tree: https://linktr.ee/docmk; FB: https://facebook/groups/docmk; Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/docminx/; Art: internalescence.etsy.com Blog: https://wonderwomansearches.com/. Dr. Kumar, MD, also mentioned the book, "The Fountainhead", by Ayn Rand: One of the 20th century's most challenging novels of ideas, The Fountainhead champions the cause of individualism through the story of a gifted young architect who defies the tyranny of conventional public opinion.

I have recently set-up a "Buy Me A Coffee" account to help me defray the costs of producing my "Coming Out Late" podcast! If you've been enjoying the first dozen Episodes, won't you please consider 'buying me a coffee' as a sign of appreciation? I incur over $400 in expenses every month and do not get paid or make a dime on our podcast to date...so any caffeine donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!!

With enormous gratitude, Robin 🙏🙏🙏

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late Community at: www.facebook.com/groups/comingoutlatecommunity/

Want to come to a WOMEN LOVING WOMEN support group? Email me "WLW" to: Comingoutlater@gmail.com and I will send you the Zoom ID & PW / Link.

Want to take advantage of the limited time (50% Off) Early Bird Special (for my January 4-week workshop), "A New Year & A New You: A Workshop for Personal Growth to Attract New Relationships", email me the word "EARLY BIRD" and I will send you information and reserve a seat for you!

Want to book a 1:1 Mentoring Session with me about anything and everything related to Coming Out Late? Send me an email with the word: HELP and we'll schedule you in immediately!! ($22/hour)

BLOOMERS SOCIETY: www.bloomerssociety.com

EP14: New Year, New You: What's YOUR Word for 2022? Jan 03, 2022

Happy 2022! Robin dives into the New Year with encouragement to find your one word for the year and why it’s important to get clear on the life you want for yourself.

In this episode, you will learn…

Details about available support from Women Loving Women Group and Monthly Dinner Club
Challenge to approach 2022 with a new way of thinking, feeling and doing
Why Robin’s one word for the year is COURAGE
Encouragement to determine your one word for 2022
Acknowledging codependency and ignoring red flags
Get out of your head and into your heart and into your body
Release your feelings and make time to get honest about what you want in life

Links to resources:

I have recently set-up a "Buy Me A Coffee" account to help me defray the costs of producing my "Coming Out Late" podcast! If you've been enjoying the first dozen Episodes, won't you please consider 'buying me a coffee' as a sign of appreciation? I incur over $400 in expenses every month and do not get paid or make a dime on our podcast to date...so any caffeine donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!!

With enormous gratitude, Robin 🙏🙏🙏

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late Community at: www.facebook.com/groups/comingoutlatecommunity/

Want to come to a WOMEN LOVING WOMEN support group? Email me "WLW" to: Comingoutlater@gmail.com and I will send you the Zoom ID & PW / Link.

Want to take advantage of the limited time (50% Off) Early Bird Special (for my January 4-week workshop), "A New Year & A New You: A Workshop for Personal Growth to Attract New Relationships", email me the word "EARLY BIRD" and I will send you information and reserve a seat for you!

Want to book a 1:1 Mentoring Session with me about anything and everything related to Coming Out Late? Send me an email with the word: HELP and we'll schedule you in immediately!! ($22/hour)

BLOOMERS SOCIETY: www.bloomerssociety.com

EP13: Topics & Discussions from Social Media Convos Dec 27, 2021

Robin responds to comments, questions and topics from different social media outlets that address coming out late and 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 like someone
Flirting—knowing what crosses the line and communicating with your partner
Mutual respect and mutual love is always important

Links to resources:

I have recently set-up a "Buy Me A Coffee" account to help me defray the costs of producing my "Coming Out Late" podcast! If you've been enjoying the first dozen Episodes, won't you please consider 'buying me a coffee' as a sign of appreciation? I incur over $400 in expenses every month and do not get paid or make a dime on our podcast to date...so any caffeine donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!!

With enormous gratitude, Robin 🙏🙏🙏

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late Community at: www.facebook.com/groups/comingoutlatecommunity/

Want to come to a WOMEN LOVING WOMEN support group? Email me "WLW" to: Comingoutlater@gmail.com and I will send you the Zoom ID & PW / Link.

Want to take advantage of the limited time (50% Off) Early Bird Special (for my January 4-week workshop), "A New Year & A New You: A Workshop for Personal Growth to Attract New Relationships", email me the word "EARLY BIRD" and I will send you information and reserve a seat for you!

Want to book a 1:1 Mentoring Session with me about anything and everything related to Coming Out Late? Send me an email with the word: HELP and we'll schedule you in immediately!! ($22/hour)

EP12: You're Queer + The Holidays = The Need for Self Care! Dec 20, 2021

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.
Suggestions for how to manage difficult feelings in the same space with others
Advice for asking your children what they expect on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Try to be the one that initiates cohesiveness and togetherness and connectedness.
The sooner our children realize and can adapt to and embrace change as something that just simply happens, and it's not something to be feared is good.
The importance of making self care your number one priority
Encouragement to let go of toxic relationships—no matter who they’re with
We're gonna learn how to love ourselves or we're gonna learn how to shed our codependency because it's a new year.

Links to resources:

OMG, OMG...super excited to have *just* set-up a "Buy Me A Coffee" account to help me defray the costs of producing my "Coming Out Late" podcast! If you've been enjoying the first 11 Episodes, won't you please consider 'buying me a coffee' as a sign of appreciation? I pay $400 every four episodes just to get it produced...and I'm not making a single cent on it to date...so any caffeine donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!!

With enormous gratitude, Robin 🙏🙏🙏

https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late Community at: www.facebook.com/groups/comingoutlatecommunity/

Want to come to a WOMEN LOVING WOMEN support group? Email me "WLW" to: Comingoutlater@gmail.com and I will send you the Zoom ID & PW / Link.

Want to take advantage of the limited time (50% Off) Early Bird Special (for my January 4-week workshop), "A New Year & A New You: A Workshop for Personal Growth to Attract New Relationships", email me the word "EARLY BIRD" and I will send you information and reserve a seat for you!

Want to book a 1:1 Mentoring Session with me about anything and everything related to Coming Out Late? Send me an email with the word: HELP and we'll schedule you in immediately!! ($22/hour)

EP11: LGBTQ+ Women's Anxiety Recovery & Emotional Therapy: An Interview Dec 13, 2021

Robin and Leanne share why it’s better late than never to come out and live the life you are meant to live with no blame, guilt or shame. Leanne also gives insight to how our brains process emotions and anxiety, and how we have the power to change our lives!

In this episode, you will learn…

What an neuro linguistic programming (NLP) practitioner does
Change requires willingness and the right attitude for change.
Understanding anxiety and 2 pathways to anxiety: cortex-based, thoughts vs. amygdala-based, reactions
Strong emotional experiences become your body’s emotional history, which then condition how you feel and react to situations.
Stop listening to the stories in your head—we recall stories based on perspective, not reality.
How Leanne works with clients to change their language and programming
Worry is nothing more than predicting chaos.
Remembering we have limited years, don’t waste them living unauthentically.
Advice for how to tell your significant other about your sexuality
Fear is nothing more than False Evidence Appearing Real.
A label is nothing more than an explanation for society—be who you’re meant to be
The power of working through negative self beliefs

Links to resources:

Leanne Jones is a leading LGBTQ+ women's anxiety recovery coach and therapist, and owner and founder of BRAVER WOMEN. Leanne is based in the UK, but has a worldwide client base. With her program BRAVER WOMEN, Leanne specializes in providing LGBTQ+ women with the tools to stop anxiety and to raise self-esteem, to live with more passion, pride and purpose. Her BRAVER WOMEN website is currently being developed and can soon be found at: www.braverwomen.com. In the meantime, follow this link to request to join Leanne's amazing FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/359069712192635/

You can follow Robin on Instagram at www.instagram.com/Late.Blooming.Lesbian And for an invitation to her private Women Loving Women support groups on Zoom, email Robin at: comingoutlater@gmail.com

Looking for your coming-out-late community? Request to be a member of the Coming Out Late Community Facebook Group, a private and secure group of late blooming lesbians, at: www.facebook.com/ComingOutLateCommunity (Please fill out all the registration questions.)

Coming out later in life has its fair share of stress and challenges. Be sure to take good care of your mental health during this trying time. Contact Pride Counseling and book an appointment at: www.pridecounseling.com/comingoutlater.

EP10: My First Queer Wedding! Dec 06, 2021

Robin shares the story of her first queer wedding—she was the queer at the wedding. Her story also describes the awkwardness she faced of being the only gay couple at the wedding and how her girlfriend came to her rescue and made her feel comfortable, as well as some of the issues they faced during the event.

In this episode, you will learn…

We can survive and thrive doing difficult and scary things.
Her relationship with her daughters after she came out about her sexuality
Learning to let go of others’ opinions and thoughts—they don’t know your side of the story.
The messy middle of coming out to yourself
The reality is never as bad as all that is going on in our brains.
Things like anxiety will come up—just focus on how you want to feel through that event.
People will have different opinions about you because you’re gay—smile and hold your head high—you’ve not done anything wrong.
Don’t conform to what other people think or want for you—you know what you want—just be brave enough to go out there and get it.
Move forward in your life and do the things that make you happy.

Links to resources:

By taking bloomers society off Facebook and moving to a private platform, we've created a robust and interactive community filled with stories, interviews, and resources, all at your fingertips right when you join. https://bloomerssociety.com

You can follow Robin on Instagram at www.instagram.com/Late.Blooming.Lesbian. And for an invitation to her private Women Loving Women support groups on Zoom, email Robin at: comingoutlater@gmail.com

Looking for your coming-out-late community? Request to be a member of the Coming Out Late Community Facebook Group, a private and secure group of late blooming lesbians, at: www.facebook.com/ComingOutLateCommunity (Please fill out all the registration questions.)

Coming out later in life has its fair share of stress and challenges. Be sure to take good care of your mental health during this trying time. Contact Pride Counseling and book an appointment at: www.pridecounseling.com/comingoutlater.

EP09: An Interview w/An Ordained Minister & Her Wife: Does Religion Play A Factor in Coming Out Late? Nov 29, 2021

Robin talks to Anne-Marie Zanza and her wife, Tonda McKay, about the impact of religion on people coming late out as gay and their journey of accepting and embracing their sexuality.

In this episode, you will learn…

Anne and Tonda’s backstory
How isolation impacts your dating life
The journey of accepting and embracing their sexuality
Unpacking the patriarchy and understanding why certain things are just wrong
Jesus’ teachings are far from what the church does
Bridging the divide between the binary of male and female
Existence of same-sex relationships in the eighties.
Different schools of thought on acknowledging sexuality
The reaction of family and friends when they came out
Same-sex relationships and the constraints of religious institutions
Finding a community that suits you as a member of the LGBTQ family
Coming out as gay and redefining who you are
Deconstructing how you were taught your faith

Links to resources:

Looking for your coming-out-late community? Request to be a member of the Coming Out Late Community Facebook Group, a private and secure group of late blooming lesbians, at: www.facebook.com/ComingOutLateCommunity. (Please fill out ALL the registration questions.)

You can follow Robin on Instagram at www.instagram.com/Late.Blooming.Lesbian. And for an invitation to her private Women Loving Women support groups on Zoom, email Robin at: comingoutlater@gmail.com.

Coming Out Coach, Anne-Marie Zanzal can be found at: www.annemariezanzal.com. Her podcast, "Coming Out and Beyond" tells the story of the later in life community and can be heard wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. And Anne-Marie's memoir, "Authentic Peace", speaks to anyone who is in a transitional stage in life and who are called to reinvent themselves. Her wife, Tonda McKay is an award-winning, professional, architectural photographer. Tonda's work and contact information can be found by visiting: www.tondamckay.com.

EP08: After Coming Out Late: Expect Lotsa Shifts & Evolutions Nov 22, 2021

Robin talks to Cathy about helping women so that their lives can be changed and creating the cycle of wealth and success among women around the world. It's an inspiring conversation, so here's some inspiration from her!

In this episode, you will learn…

Cathy’s journey of becoming a financial planner
Knowing about your likes and dislikes
Making big changes in your life by leaving a toxic situation
Creating a community that allows women to find their voices and strengths
Midlife awakening helps you to live a better life
You can’t move forward unless you’re honest with yourself
The pros and cons of COVID
Listening to your gut to follow your intuition
Women have put themselves on the back burner for so long that they have almost forgotten what they want to do
The impact we can have by helping others

Links to resources:

Looking for your coming-out-late community? Request to be a member of the Coming Out Late Community Facebook Group, a private and secure group of late blooming lesbians, at: www.facebook.com/ComingOutLateCommunity. (Please fill out ALL the registration questions.)

You can follow Robin on Instagram at www.instagram.com/Late.Blooming.Lesbian. And for an invitation to her private Women Loving Women support groups on Zoom, email Robin at: comingoutlater@gmail.com.

Cathy Derksen is a wealth & success coach as well as a 5-time Amazon best-selling author and International Speaker. You can find more information about Cathy and the programs and services she offers by visiting her website at: www.inspiredtenacity.com

EP07: Women Loving Women: Not Such A ‘Straight’ Path Nov 15, 2021

Today, Robin is sharing some of the topics that she and her support group - Women Loving Women - chat about weekly. The conversations are incredible, so she’s bringing some of that magic here to you!

In this episode, you will learn…

Some suggested dating sites that have worked well for the women in the support group.
How tough it can be to use dating sites and apps.
Some exciting new social mixers that are in the works!
Thoughts on newly living together with your new girlfriend.
What it’s like to have a skeptical partner who is worried about dating a late bloomer.
The power of staying in the moment.
Dating or living with someone who does not have children when you do.
Advice for when you’re trying to blend two families.
How true it is that once you start coming out to people, you might start feeling like a sixteen-year old boy!

Links to resources:

Looking for your coming-out-late community? Request to be a member of the Coming Out Late Community Facebook Group, a private and secure group of late blooming lesbians, at: www.facebook.com/ComingOutLateCommunity. (Please fill out ALL the registration questions.)

You can follow Robin on Instagram at www.instagram.com/Late.Blooming.Lesbian. And for an invitation to her private Women Loving Women support groups on Zoom, email Robin at: comingoutlater@gmail.com.

Julia Hoffman, Founder of Bloomers Society, has created a robust and interactive private community of late bloomers, filled with stories, interviews, and resources, all at your fingertips right when you join. https://bloomerssociety.com

Lesbian Chronicles is a podcast for people who’ve realized their true sexual identity later in life. Find Lesbian Chronicles at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life/id1468550568?i=1000541058765

EP06: What I Wish I Had Known Then Nov 08, 2021

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…

People don’t own each other—no one could or should tell you how to live your life.
Women are selfless but are often made to feel selfish.
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.
Coming out is not horrible and difficult for everyone.
Feel the freedom of coming out to yourself—You don't really need to know 100% with certainty that you for sure are gay and you're coming out as gay. Just give yourself permission to explore those thoughts.
Live your life and find your truth.

Links to resources:

By taking bloomers society off facebook and moving to a private platform, we've created a robust and interactive community filled with stories, interviews, and resources, all at your fingertips right when you join. https://bloomerssociety.com

You can follow Robin on Instagram at www.instagram.com/Late.Blooming.Lesbian And for an invitation to her private Women Loving Women support groups on Zoom, email Robin at: comingoutlater@gmail.com

Looking for your coming-out-late community? Request to be a member of the Coming Out Late Community Facebook Group, a private and secure group of late blooming lesbians, at: www.facebook.com/ComingOutLateCommunity (Please fill out all the registration questions.)

Coming out later in life has its fair share of stress and challenges. Be sure to take good care of your mental health during this trying time. Contact Pride Counseling and book an appointment at: www.pridecounseling.com/comingoutlater.

EP5: Late Bloomer Lesbians, Robin Douglass & Kari DeWitt Talk About All-Things Coming Out Late Nov 01, 2021

Robin 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.
The importance of support. Who am I? I just don’t know who I am!
Should I immediately jump into a relationship? Or should I wait, remain single, and ‘work on me’ first?
Feeling the feels. Feel all your feelings. Sit with them, and acknowledge them.
To label or not to label? It doesn’t matter because it’s up to you. There are no rules to what we call ourselves - if anything at all. Saying ‘those words’ out loud.

Links to resources:

You can follow Robin on Instagram at www.instagram.com/Late.Blooming.Lesbian And for an invitation to her private Women Loving Women support groups on Zoom, email Robin at: comingoutlater@gmail.com

Looking for your coming-out-late community? Request to be a member of the Coming Out Late Community Facebook Group, a private and secure group of late blooming lesbians, at: www.facebook.com/ComingOutLateCommunity (Please fill out all the registration questions.)

You can find Kari DeWitt on nearly all the social media platforms like Instagram and Tik Tok, (@KariDeWitt), as well as on her hugely popular private Facebook Group, Late Bloomer Lesbians: www.facebook.com/latebloomerlesbians. Kari’s website is: www.karingtransformation.com

Coming out later in life has its fair share of stress and challenges. Be sure to take good care of your mental health during this trying time. Contact Pride Counseling and book an appointment at: www.pridecounseling.com/comingoutlater.

EP4: How To Deal With Grief When Coming Out Oct 25, 2021

“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 an expected and painful part of our coming out late process! This journey you are on is not easy - - but it is well worth it all, in the end. And the good news is - - everyone will survive the grieving process and your coming out late journey - - it just takes time - - a lot of time and patience!

In this episode, you will learn…

That your grief, sadness and pain is very real, and to be expected. That mourning and grieving during your coming-out journey is ‘normal’, and doesn’t just happen once, but does lessen over time. Give yourself plenty of love, grace and space to simply ‘be’.
That you are going through a metamorphosis of sorts; you will be shedding old ‘skin’ and rebirthing a new identity. With those significant changes come intense feelings; heavy, deeply-felt feelings. Feel them all. Feeling them all gives them credence and in doing so allows them to ‘pass through you’ more freely and quickly.
Why it’s critical that you cry - and cry often! Let your tears flow, and flow freely and flow often. Crying is not a weakness - it is a necessary and natural process in the release of toxins and emotions that simply must come out - just like you must come out.

Links to resources:

You can follow Robin on Instagram at www.instagram.com/Late.Blooming.Lesbian

Email Robin at: comingoutlater@gmail.com

Looking for your coming-out late community? Request to be a member of the Coming Out Late Community Facebook Group, a private and secure group of late blooming lesbians, at: www.facebook/ComingOutLateCommunity (You must fill out all the registration questions.)

Coming out later in life has its fair share of stress and challenges. Be sure to take good care of your mental health during this trying time. Contact Pride Counseling and book an appointment at: www.pridecounseling.com/comingoutlater.

EP3: Were There Signs of "Gayness" When I Was Young? Oct 18, 2021

“You Are Not Alone: Q’s Read from FB”

Your journey is just that - YOUR journey - no one else’s!

IF you choose to ‘come out’, (and how and when), it is 1000% completely YOUR decision! Whether you’ve always known you are gay, or just now figuring out that you may be bi-sexual, pansexual, demisexual, lesbian, or embrace no label at all, that is your business. If you are questioning your sexuality, it is only your business to explore and figure out. And there’s no rush in figuring this out either - this is not a race, in fact, it is definitely not even a sprint - our exploration and self-reflection is more of a marathon. Take it slowly and deliberately. Take your time, and reach out to other like-minded women in the Facebook group, Coming Out Late Community.

In this episode, you will learn about…

How hearing other women’s ‘coming out later in life’ stories can provide such relief, and realize that you are not alone - that there are so many women like ‘us’!
The many, many different forms of how a family can look after coming out - and that it’s you and your husband/stbxh/partners’joint decision to choose the ‘look’ and logistics that work best for your situation!And know that nothing is set in stone - if it’s not working out, make modifications and try something different.
How keeping the lines of communication wide-open, and ongoing, between you and your (male) partner is vital during this new journey that you (both) are going through.
How other women feel and deal with their own awakening and coming-out process when Robin reads and comments on several FB posts and questions from some of the different ‘coming out late’ Facebook groups. Again, you won’t feel alone after hearing the stories, comments and “Aha!” moments from other women!

Links to resources:

You can follow Robin on Instagram at www.instagram.com/Late.Blooming.Lesbian

Looking for your coming-out late community? Request to be a member of the Coming Out Late Community Facebook Group, a private and secure group of late blooming lesbians, at: www.facebook/ComingOutLateCommunity (You must fill out all the registration questions.)

Coming out later in life has its fair share of stress and challenges. Be sure to take good care of your mental health during this trying time. Contact Pride Counseling and book an appointment at: www.pridecounseling.com/comingoutlater.

EP2: How Do I Know If I’m Really Gay? (And, What If I’m Wrong?) Oct 11, 2021

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 and hear the similarities in our stories.

In this episode, you will learn about…

How Robin figured out she’s gay, (using her unique ‘research technique’)

How many of us get to the point of: “Ok. Enough is enough already. I have to figure this out! Why am I feeling this way toward women? ”

“So this IS a ‘thing’. It isn’t just me.”

Robin’s theory on her own deep homophobic denial

A few podcasts and books specifically for women questioning their sexuality

Links to resources:

The podcast that inspired me to become a Life Strategist for the late-blooming Community is The Lesbian Chronicles Podcast at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life/id1468550568

Another awesome, private and safe Facebook group to check out is, Late Bloomer Lesbians at: www.facebook.com/latebloomerlesbians

A few books I first read when I was questioning my sexuality were: Fleisher, Joanne, Living Two Lives: Married to a Man & In Love with a Woman, and Waters, Dawn Elizabeth, Switching Teams: What Coming Out Later in Life Taught Me About Love, Conquering Fear, and Accepting Change, and McCoy, Robin, Late Bloomers: Awakening to Lesbianism After Forty.

Take care of your mental health and book an appointment now with Pride Counseling at: www.pridecounseling.com/comingoutlater.

Looking for your coming-out late community? Ask to join Robin’s private Facebook group at: www.facebook/ComingOutLateCommunity (You must fill out all the registration questions.) Once approved, you’ll find flyers announcing the ever-popular Women Loving Women zoom room.

EP1: Holy Sh!t! I’m Gay! Oct 11, 2021

How does one “follow the bread crumbs” to discover and/or confirm if they are gay or not? Great question! Married to a man for nearly 30-years, Robin had her “Aha!” moment literally on her 54th birthday. (No. That’s not a typo. She came out to herself at 54-years of age!) Robin takes you on her journey from those first vague and sporadic inner stirrings she felt about women to finally figuring out “what was wrong with her”. Robin shares with us how she cracked-her-case that had been plaguing her and brewing within her for decades - yet seemingly laid dormant throughout her lifetime.

In this episode, you will learn about…

What you can expect from this and future episodes of the Coming Out Late Podcast
Robins’ coming-out story and how she eventually came out to herself
The events and clues that led-up to Robins’ “Aha!” moment
Compulsory-heteronormativity and internalized homophobia
How did Robin figure out she’s gay? (Cliffhanger Clue: My Secret Research Project, explained in Episode #2 of the Coming Out Late Podcast.)

Links to resources:

You can follow Robin on Instagram at www.instagram.com/Late.Blooming.Lesbian

Looking for your coming-out late community? Request to be a member of the Coming Out Late Community Facebook Group, a private and secure group of late blooming lesbians, at: www.facebook/ComingOutLateCommunity (You must fill out all the registration questions.)

Coming out later in life has its fair share of stress and challenges. Be sure to be taking care of your mental health during this trying time. Contact Pride Counseling at: Take care of your mental health and book an appointment now with Pride Counseling now at: www.pridecounseling.com/comingoutlater.

Start Here Oct 06, 2021

COMING OUT LATE PODCAST covers topics all-things coming out late, through intimate, small-panel discussions, one-on-one interviews with licensed therapists, and coming out late coaches; through family meetings; conversations with new, budding, late blooming couples, and finally, by fielding your personal questions in our Q&A portion of the podcast. No matter the format, COMING OUT LATE PODCAST covers a broad range of topics with great specificity. Some of the topics you can expect to hear discussed are: “Realizing You’re Gay, Now What?”, “Telling Your Spouse or Significant Other You’re Gay”, “Options Other Than Divorce”, “How to Tell Young Children You’re Divorcing AND You’re Gay”, “The Late Blooming Dating Scene”, “The Catalyst”, “Women Loving Women Break-Ups”, “The Lesbian UHaul: Fact or Fiction?”, etc.

* “Later in life” is self-defined by each individual woman’s personal journey and life experiences. Coming out late can occur in your 20’s, 30’s, 40’s, 50’s, 60’s, and beyond.

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