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Podcast Season 5

Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 51 | Wendy Cole Claiming Her Identity in the Face of Adversity

Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 51 | Wendy Cole Claiming Her Identity in the Face of Adversity

https://youtu.be/8HhnrcuFA8U 80% of gender is between your ears (not your legs) says, transition coach Wendy Cole. Wendy's remarkable story begins in the 1950s, when as a very young child she knew she was a girl. In her conversation with host Anne-Marie Zanzal, Wendy...

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Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 50 | Coping During the Holidays

Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 50 | Coping During the Holidays

https://youtu.be/KgVeE1BU7SQ Oh yes! Oh no! It's the holiday season once again! Individuals in the LGBTQIA+ community experience unique stressors during the holiday season. Queer/coming out coaches Anne-Marie Zanzal and Barbara Rowlandson have a lively discussion...

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Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 49 | Karen Solt Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell

Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 49 | Karen Solt Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell

https://youtu.be/cFuQcDN-CAk What does it mean to hide? How does hiding affect us and the people around us? This week's podcast could be considered an expert on hiding. Author Karen Solt, a lesbian, made her career in the United States Navy which spanned over the...

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Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 48 | Duane Scott Cerny Selling Dead People’s Things

Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 48 | Duane Scott Cerny Selling Dead People’s Things

https://youtu.be/Gpajc-G6aUY Poet, lyricist, celebrated vintage/antiques seller, and author of "Selling Dead People's Things" Duane Scott Cerny has led a varied and fascinating life. In this episode, Duane shares his remarkable life story with host Anne-Marie Zanzal,...

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Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 47 | Phillip Headrick Journey to Queer Joy

Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 47 | Phillip Headrick Journey to Queer Joy

https://youtu.be/kDBnetxsnLs This week, host Anne-Marie Zanzal chats with the very wise and funny Phillip Headrick. Phillip, is the host of the recently retired "Two Bottles Deep" podcast, a physical therapist, and Nashville-based comedian. Before he was the charming...

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Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 46 | Age is Just a Number: The Power of Queer Resilience

Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 46 | Age is Just a Number: The Power of Queer Resilience

https://youtu.be/VxbPDUuDCMM NSFW: This episode contains strong language that may be offensive to some. The current political climate is undoubtedly tough for the LGBTQIA+ community. How do we persevere in a society where so many would like to see queer people go back...

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Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 44 | Charlie Sprinkman Everywhere is Queer: Why Visibility Matters

Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 44 | Charlie Sprinkman Everywhere is Queer: Why Visibility Matters

https://youtu.be/7UC_K04jwtw Charlie Sprinkman (he/they) is a young person with a vision! After working in a job that required him to travel across 50+ states, Charlie recognized there was a lack of visibility to queer-owned businesses when he tried to find them in...

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Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 43 | Annie M. Henderson Later-In-Life Journeys

Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 43 | Annie M. Henderson Later-In-Life Journeys

https://youtu.be/8cdlZrsREME Though there are often similarities in themes and experiences among women who come out later in life, no two people share the exact same story. In this week's episode, host Anne-Marie Zanzal welcomes author, counselor, and coach Annie M....

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Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 42 | Lavender Dating with Barb Rowlandson Getting Clear Before Jumping into The Dating Pool

Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 42 | Lavender Dating with Barb Rowlandson Getting Clear Before Jumping into The Dating Pool

https://youtu.be/Ym1bw1002ck Women: dating in the LGBTQIA+ community, especially if you haven't dated in a very long time, or if you're new to dating other queer people, can feel very daunting! Figuring out how to navigate dating apps, learning how to talk to...

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Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 40 | National Coming Out Day!

Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories | Season 5 Episode 40 | National Coming Out Day!

https://youtu.be/sHTg7IQMcMM Happy National Coming Out Day, 2024! In this episode, host Anne-Marie Zanzal chats with two of her favorite lesbians: her wife, Tonda, and fellow coach, Barb. Anne-Marie, Tonda, and Barb share their thoughts on signs that you might not be...

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