https://youtu.be/_QpdORlaXXE What a year it has been! In the final episode of the year, host Anne-Marie Zanzal and podcast producer Barb Rowlandson talk about the podcast episodes whose stories impacted them the most. Listen and we guaranteed to be inspired by the...
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Podcast Season 4
Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 4 Episode 27 | Dr. Robin Sesan
https://youtu.be/YWJMLGG-Lq8 Dr. Robin Sesan is a Licensed Psychologist and Certified Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist specializing in working with lesbian/queer couples. She has recently developed an online coaching program for lesbian couples. Listen as host...
Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 4 Episode 26 | Casandra Jones Pt. 2 (Kink episode)
https://youtu.be/JpnYWEQkIHQ We're back for Part 2 of Anne-Marie Zanzal's conversation with Casandra Jones, a.k.a. Mistress Cas, interSEXtional educator, therapist and scientist from San Antonio, Texas. For those of you who missed Part 1 where Anne-Marie and Cas talk...
Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 4 Episode 25 | Casandra Jones
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l31JbNc6LRg Casandra Jones, a.k.a. Mistress Cas, is an interSEXtional educator, therapist and scientist from San Antonio, Texas. She is a queer, polyamorous slut who aims to advocate for sex-positive cultural practices in all settings....
Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 4 Episode 24 | Lora Brown
https://youtu.be/MH5g9CryAWg Lora Brown is a self-proclaimed hippie Jew, the owner of a small business, a wife and mother, dog mom, activist, a corporate dropout, and LGBTQIA+ ally. She is an active supporter of women-owned, LGBTQIA+ owned, and black-owned businesses....
Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 4 Episode 23 | Amanda Farat
https://youtu.be/tTR8z4q6H0s This week we welcome Amanda Ferrat to the Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Podcast! Amanda is the founder of Value Yourself Counseling. Amanda is a certified advanced EFT Tapping Practitioner, wellness counselor, and international...
Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 4 Episode 22 | Frank McGowan
https://youtu.be/K0r97wtxFkA This week on the Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories podcast, we are thrilled to feature film and television producer and storyteller, Frank McGowan. TW: Frank's story relates anecdotes from his lived experience that describe...
Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 4 Episode 21 | Kristin Jones
https://youtu.be/9pGsQN5VGJ8 Kristin Jones (she/they) is a genderqueer and bi parent of 3, spouse, speech-language pathologist, and small business owner. They are passionate about social justice and human rights. In their 15-year career, Kristin has worked in acute...
Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 4 Episode 20 | Keith Brown
https://youtu.be/vu_y3ITQF3E Dr Keith Brown is a speaker, teacher, coach, author, podcaster, and theologian with over 30 years of experience within the LGBTQ+ arena. He is a married, bisexual man who’s mission is to help LGBTQ+ individuals age 45+ turn their hurting...
Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 4 Episode 19 | Jennifer Bourdrye
https://youtu.be/sqJuoR2Skmc Jennifer Bourdrye is the founder of Parent With Care LLC where she helps parents of LGBTQ+ youth, teens, and young adults to understand, connect and celebrate their kids through 1:1 coaching, group coaching, workshops, and presentations....
Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 4 Episode 18 | John Sovec
https://youtu.be/62HzvfAz4bo John Sovec is a therapist, coach and counselor based in Pasadena, California. He is a nationally recognized expert on creating affirmative support for LGBTQIA+ teens and their families during the coming out process. John is the author of...
Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 4 Episode 17 | Mike Iamele
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDTCs0ZfFks This week on Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories, we have our first ever man as a guest! Mike Iamele has a remarkable coming out later in life story. Mike thought he was straight his entire life. But a life-changing...
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