Together Moving Forward: Embrace Your LGBTQ Identity With Pride Through Self Love

Stef Vachon
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Have you ever felt disconnected from your true self, wishing you could embrace your LGBTQ identity with confidence and pride? Together Moving Forward is a podcast helping 2SLGBTQIA+ people embrace self-love and self-respect, so you can celebrate yourself with pride. Hosted by Stef, a queer French-Canadian who’s walked his own path toward healing and acceptance, this show reminds you that you’re never alone in your journey. Each week, you’ll discover: Practical tools to build resilience and strengthen your self-love and identity.Heartfelt reflections and affirmations that help you heal and celebrate who you are with pride.Real, vulnerable stories from the Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and nonbinary community. Tune in every Monday to learn how to embrace self-love and self-respect! Begin with our listener-favorite episode: #47 - How Letting Go of Validation Changed My LGBTQ Identity, Pride, and Healing This podcast celebrates LGBTQ, LGBTQ+ and 2SLGBTQIA+ identity and Pride, sharing stories of Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, pansexual, and nonbinary people who are healing, building resilience, and embracing self-love, self-respect, and community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. #75 - How One LGBTQ Voice Found Pride & Identity By Letting Go of Labels

    4D AGO

    #75 - How One LGBTQ Voice Found Pride & Identity By Letting Go of Labels

    Are you struggling to feel confident in your LGBTQ identity, even when you’re doing “everything right”? In this episode, Cal Lerchi, a San Francisco-based creative, performer, and advocate, shares how they’ve navigated identity, self-expression, and self-love through singing, cycling, and drag. As someone who challenges labels and embraces fluidity, Cal offers a refreshing perspective on what it really means to live authentically within the LGBTQ community. By listening, you’ll discover: How to build genuine self-love without relying on labels or external validationWhy embracing fluidity can strengthen your LGBTQ identity and sense of prideHow joy and self-expression can become powerful tools for healing and confidence Listen now to reconnect with your identity, embrace your pride, and start building real self-love from within. New episodes every Monday. More from Together Moving Forward: Click here to contact me through the website to become a featured guest on the podcast or to get more information. Or visit: https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com Now booking keynote speaking engagements: From Survival to Self-Love How I Finally Learned to Embrace My LGBTQ Identity With Pride — And How You Can Too Click here for more information Or click here: https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com/speaking/ Click here to follow us on Instagram. Or click here: https://www.instagram.com/togethermovingforwardpodcast/ This podcast celebrates LGBTQ, LGBTQ+ and 2SLGBTQIA+ identity and Pride, sharing stories of Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, pansexual, and nonbinary people who are healing, building resilience, and embracing self-love, self-respect, and community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    36 min
  2. #74 - How He Turned Pain Into LGBTQ Pride & Identity By Simply Taking the Next Step

    MAY 11

    #74 - How He Turned Pain Into LGBTQ Pride & Identity By Simply Taking the Next Step

    Have you ever felt like it’s too late to fully embrace your LGBTQ identity and truly feel pride in who you are? In this episode, Alan Lessik shares his powerful journey featured in From Pain to Purpose, from living with chronic illness and personal setbacks to discovering self-love, purpose, and expression through ice skating later in life. His story is a reminder that your identity isn’t something you find someday, it’s something you choose to live, right now. By listening, you’ll discover: How to reconnect with your LGBTQ identity and build self-love, no matter your age or pastWhy embracing the present moment is the key to feeling real pride in who you areHow to turn life’s challenges into a path toward purpose, confidence, and authenticity Ready to stop waiting and start embracing your LGBTQ identity with pride? This episode will inspire you to take your next step forward. Discover Alan: https://alanlessik.com From Pain to Purpose: A film by Hendrik Welling: https://www.dw.com/en/adult-ice-skating-from-pain-to-purpose/video-76568833 New episodes every Monday. More from Together Moving Forward: Click here to contact me through the website to become a featured guest on the podcast or to get more information. Or visit: https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com Now booking keynote speaking engagements: From Survival to Self-Love How I Finally Learned to Embrace My LGBTQ Identity With Pride — And How You Can Too Click here for more information Or click here: https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com/speaking/ Click here to follow us on Instagram. Or click here: https://www.instagram.com/togethermovingforwardpodcast/ This podcast celebrates LGBTQ, LGBTQ+ and 2SLGBTQIA+ identity and Pride, sharing stories of Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, pansexual, and nonbinary people who are healing, building resilience, and embracing self-love, self-respect, and community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    42 min
  3. #73 - How To Build Self-Respect in Your LGBTQ Identity So You Can Live With Pride

    MAY 4

    #73 - How To Build Self-Respect in Your LGBTQ Identity So You Can Live With Pride

    Are you truly living your LGBTQ identity with pride, or just surviving without fully respecting yourself? So many people in the LGBTQ community struggle with self-respect, especially when fear, rejection, or past experiences hold them back from fully embracing who they are. In this episode, Stef sits down with Kimberly Hadley, a global LGBTQ+ sports advocate and community leader, to explore how embracing your identity shapes your self-respect and ability to live with pride. Together, they dive into what it really means to live authentically, and why your identity and pride are deeply connected to how you see and treat yourself. In this episode, you’ll discover: How embracing your LGBTQ identity builds deeper self-respect and confidenceWhy authenticity is the foundation of real pride, not just acceptanceHow community and safe spaces can transform the way you see yourself Listen now to learn how to fully embrace your LGBTQ identity, strengthen your self-respect, and step into your pride with confidence. New episodes every Monday. More from Together Moving Forward: Click here to contact me through the website to become a featured guest on the podcast or to get more information. Or visit: https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com Now booking keynote speaking engagements: From Survival to Self-Love How I Finally Learned to Embrace My LGBTQ Identity With Pride — And How You Can Too Click here for more information Or click here: https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com/speaking/ Click here to follow us on Instagram. Or click here: https://www.instagram.com/togethermovingforwardpodcast/ This podcast celebrates LGBTQ, LGBTQ+ and 2SLGBTQIA+ identity and Pride, sharing stories of Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, pansexual, and nonbinary people who are healing, building resilience, and embracing self-love, self-respect, and community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33 min
  4. #72 - How One LGBTQ Father & Daughter Strengthened Identity, Pride & Boundaries Through Acceptance

    APR 27

    #72 - How One LGBTQ Father & Daughter Strengthened Identity, Pride & Boundaries Through Acceptance

    Have you ever felt like being your true LGBTQ self might cost you your family, your faith, or your sense of belonging? In this powerful episode, Stef sits down with Joe and Rya, the father-daughter duo behind the TranDescendant podcast, a show dedicated to helping families navigate gender identity, acceptance, and staying connected through transition. Their story brings a rare and honest perspective on what it really takes to balance LGBTQ identity, pride, and family relationships. If you’re navigating your identity, or struggling with acceptance from loved ones, this conversation will hit close to home. You’ll hear how self-respect, boundaries, and compassion can transform even the most difficult relationships. By listening, you’ll discover: How to set healthy boundaries that protect your LGBTQ identity without losing yourself in family dynamicsWhy acceptance is a process, and how to navigate mistakes without sacrificing your self-respect or prideHow embracing your identity can actually strengthen relationships when approached with honesty and boundaries If you’re ready to protect your identity, step fully into your pride, and build stronger, healthier relationships, this episode will show you what’s possible. Listen Father/daughter duo, Joe and Rya, behind the TranDescendant podcast discuss LGBTQ family issues and how to preserve positive relationships on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/trandescendant/id1643424011 New episodes every Monday. More from Together Moving Forward: Click here to contact me through the website to become a featured guest on the podcast or to get more information. Or visit: https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com Now booking keynote speaking engagements: From Survival to Self-Love How I Finally Learned to Embrace My LGBTQ Identity With Pride — And How You Can Too Click here for more information Or click here: https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com/speaking/ Click here to follow us on Instagram. Or click here: https://www.instagram.com/togethermovingforwardpodcast/ This podcast celebrates LGBTQ, LGBTQ+ and 2SLGBTQIA+ identity and Pride, sharing stories of Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, pansexual, and nonbinary people who are healing, building resilience, and embracing self-love, self-respect, and community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44 min
  5. #71 - How The Eiffel Tower Changed My LGBTQ Pride & Identity Through Self-Love

    APR 20

    #71 - How The Eiffel Tower Changed My LGBTQ Pride & Identity Through Self-Love

    Have you ever achieved something you thought would finally make you feel proud, only to feel completely empty instead? This episode dives into a deeply personal moment that changed everything, standing at the top of the Eiffel Tower and realizing that no achievement could fill the internal void. If you’ve ever struggled with your LGBTQ identity, searched for validation, or felt disconnected from your sense of Pride, this story will hit close to home. Inside this episode, you’ll discover: Why external success can’t create true LGBTQ Pride & Identity fulfillmentHow self-love becomes the foundation for confidence, healing, and belongingThe mindset shift that helps you stop searching outward and start building inward Ready to stop chasing validation and start building real Pride from within? This episode will show you where that journey truly begins. New episodes every Monday. More from Together Moving Forward: Click here to contact me through the website to become a featured guest on the podcast or to get more information. Or visit: https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com Now booking keynote speaking engagements: From Survival to Self-Love How I Finally Learned to Embrace My LGBTQ Identity With Pride — And How You Can Too Click here for more information Or click here: https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com/speaking/ Click here to follow us on Instagram. Or click here: https://www.instagram.com/togethermovingforwardpodcast/ This podcast celebrates LGBTQ, LGBTQ+ and 2SLGBTQIA+ identity and Pride, sharing stories of Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, pansexual, and nonbinary people who are healing, building resilience, and embracing self-love, self-respect, and community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    13 min
  6. #70 - Why Embracing Your LGBTQ Identity With Pride Is The Key To Building Real Self-Love

    APR 16

    #70 - Why Embracing Your LGBTQ Identity With Pride Is The Key To Building Real Self-Love

    Are you struggling to fully embrace your LGBTQ identity and feel confident in who you are? In this episode, we revisit powerful lessons from Episode #69 and explore how embracing your LGBTQ identity with pride can unlock deeper self-love, resilience, and confidence. If you've ever felt unsure about showing up as your authentic self, this conversation will help you move forward with clarity and strength. In this episode, you’ll discover: How embracing your LGBTQ identity builds real self-love and confidenceWhy authenticity and pride strengthen resilience during difficult momentsHow visibility and community support help you step into your true identity Listen now and learn how embracing your LGBTQ identity with pride can help you build self-love, strengthen confidence, and move forward authentically. New episodes every Monday and Thursday. More from Together Moving Forward: Click here to contact me through the website to become a featured guest on the podcast or to get more information. Or visit: https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com Now booking keynote speaking engagements: From Survival to Self-Love How I Finally Learned to Embrace My LGBTQ Identity With Pride — And How You Can Too Click here for more information Or click here: https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com/speaking/ Click here to follow us on Instagram. Or click here: https://www.instagram.com/togethermovingforwardpodcast/ This podcast celebrates LGBTQ, LGBTQ+ and 2SLGBTQIA+ identity and Pride, sharing stories of Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, pansexual, and nonbinary people who are healing, building resilience, and embracing self-love, self-respect, and community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    11 min
  7. #69 - How To Build Self-Love Through LGBTQ Pride & Identity After Life-Changing Challenges

    APR 13

    #69 - How To Build Self-Love Through LGBTQ Pride & Identity After Life-Changing Challenges

    Are you struggling to fully embrace your LGBTQ identity and show up with confidence and pride? In this powerful episode, Shandi Strong, trans activist, community leader, and author, shares her deeply personal journey of resilience, authenticity, and learning to love herself after facing job loss, relationship challenges, and societal pressure. Her story highlights how embracing your LGBTQ pride and identity can transform not only your life, but the lives of others around you. By listening to this episode, you’ll discover: How embracing your LGBTQ identity can strengthen your self-love and confidenceWhy authenticity and pride are essential for personal growth and resilienceHow visibility and community support help you step into your true identity Listen now to discover how embracing your LGBTQ pride and identity can help you build self-love, confidence, and live authentically. Discover Shandi Strong: https://www.dayofpink.org/shandi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shandistrong/ Shandi Strong is part of Day of Pink ECHO, a theme that calls us to tune in to the voices of queer and trans communities, past and present. Day of Pink is a national movement in Canada that celebrates diversity, raises awareness of 2SLGBTQIA+ issues, and promotes inclusion and kindness in schools and communities. Learn more at www.dayofpink.org New episodes every Monday and Thursday. More from Together Moving Forward: Click here to contact me through the website to become a featured guest on the podcast or to get more information. Or visit: https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com Now booking keynote speaking engagements: From Survival to Self-Love How I Finally Learned to Embrace My LGBTQ Identity With Pride — And How You Can Too Click here for more information Or click here: https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com/speaking/ Click here to follow us on Instagram. Or click here: https://www.instagram.com/togethermovingforwardpodcast/ This podcast celebrates LGBTQ, LGBTQ+ and 2SLGBTQIA+ identity and Pride, sharing stories of Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, pansexual, and nonbinary people who are healing, building resilience, and embracing self-love, self-respect, and community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    47 min
  8. #68 - Why Chasing Validation Is Hurting Your LGBTQ Pride Identity Self-Love (And What To Do Instead)

    APR 9

    #68 - Why Chasing Validation Is Hurting Your LGBTQ Pride Identity Self-Love (And What To Do Instead)

    Are you struggling to fully embrace your LGBTQ identity with pride, even though you're trying to be confident? Many people in the LGBTQ community grow up carrying internalized shame without even realizing it. You may find yourself people-pleasing, seeking validation, or feeling unsure about your identity, all while wanting to build real self-love and confidence. In this episode, you’ll discover: How internalized shame quietly shapes your LGBTQ identity and how to begin releasing itThe difference between fake confidence and authentic confidence rooted in self-loveWhy setting healthy boundaries is essential to embracing your identity with pride Listen now to learn how to move from survival to self-love and finally embrace your LGBTQ identity with pride and confidence. Discover Derick Hachey: https://www.derickhcoaching.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/derickhcoaching/ New episodes every Monday and Thursday. More from Together Moving Forward: Click here to contact me through the website to become a featured guest on the podcast or to get more information. Or visit: https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com Now booking keynote speaking engagements: From Survival to Self-Love How I Finally Learned to Embrace My LGBTQ Identity With Pride — And How You Can Too Click here for more information Or click here: https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com/speaking/ Click here to follow us on Instagram. Or click here: https://www.instagram.com/togethermovingforwardpodcast/ This podcast celebrates LGBTQ, LGBTQ+ and 2SLGBTQIA+ identity and Pride, sharing stories of Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, pansexual, and nonbinary people who are healing, building resilience, and embracing self-love, self-respect, and community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    13 min
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Have you ever felt disconnected from your true self, wishing you could embrace your LGBTQ identity with confidence and pride? Together Moving Forward is a podcast helping 2SLGBTQIA+ people embrace self-love and self-respect, so you can celebrate yourself with pride. Hosted by Stef, a queer French-Canadian who’s walked his own path toward healing and acceptance, this show reminds you that you’re never alone in your journey. Each week, you’ll discover: Practical tools to build resilience and strengthen your self-love and identity.Heartfelt reflections and affirmations that help you heal and celebrate who you are with pride.Real, vulnerable stories from the Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and nonbinary community. Tune in every Monday to learn how to embrace self-love and self-respect! Begin with our listener-favorite episode: #47 - How Letting Go of Validation Changed My LGBTQ Identity, Pride, and Healing This podcast celebrates LGBTQ, LGBTQ+ and 2SLGBTQIA+ identity and Pride, sharing stories of Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, pansexual, and nonbinary people who are healing, building resilience, and embracing self-love, self-respect, and community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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