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Coming Out Stories What Goes On Media
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4.9 • 44 Ratings
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Real people. Unique Stories.Coming Out Stories will take you to one the most important moments in many people’s lives. It will perch you on sofas in suburban sitting rooms, stand you in front of officials' desks, put you at the centre of a crowd in a noisy classroom, everywhere where these conversations have happened. It doesn’t even matter if you haven’t had a conversation like this yourself, or indeed ever plan to. Everyone can recognise the innate human desire to love and be loved, and that’s what these stories are about.
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Kevin: The Transformative Power of Coming Out Later in Life
What does it take to come out after 55 years of hiding your true self? Kevin O'Connor, an author and a gay man found the courage to embrace his identity after decades of living a different life. In this episode, you’ll hear Kevin's reflections on his early inklings of being gay in the 1960s, his struggles with authenticity, and the pivotal moment when his youngest son came out at 16, prompting Kevin to finally confront his own buried feelings. This episode delves into the complexities of comi...
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Love, Literature, and Living Authentically with Robert Tregoning
Happy Pride Month!Today's episode comes from brilliant children's author Robert TregoningRobert shares his journey from a rural village in County Durham, through the turbulence of the '80s and '90s, to becoming an advocate for authenticity and self-expression. From childhood memories of defying gender norms to finding solace in understanding friends, we uncover the impact of societal expectations on his formative years. We also get a sneak peek into his new book, "A Fairy Called Fred," and he...
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From Silence to Advocacy A Trans Story of Resilience and Change
Ben Green grew up trans in a small Connecticut town.Now an activist and author of "My Child is Trans: Now What?" Ben reflects on just how different his childhood was to his sister's as he tried to navigate the complexities of gender identity without any trans role models.This story explores the profound impact that representation—or the lack thereof—can have on a young person's journey to self-discovery and authenticity.From the supportive embrace for his bisexuality, partly due to shows like...
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Jenny's Voyage of Authenticity: From Woking to Manchester via the Comedy Stage
Imagine embarking on a voyage of self-discovery that doesn't truly begin until the age of 40. That's the reality for Jenny, a trans woman with a tale that unfolds with laughter, adversity, and, above all, authenticity. As she reminisces about her childhood in Woking and the challenges of expressing her true identity pre-internet, Jenny's experiences from makeshift gender expression at home to her eventual powerful coming out in Manchester shine a light on the journey many in the trans c...
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Fostering Belonging: Anna DeShawn’s Journey Through Queer Identity and Media
Imagine the courage it takes to forge a path as a black queer woman in a world where your identity intersects with a rich tapestry of culture, tradition, and belief systems. This is the life of Anna DeShawn, a social entrepreneur from Chicago. who came out in a religious household and went on to create spaces where queer voices can echo and resonate.In an intimate exchange, Anna and Emma navigate the complexities of family acceptance in the black community, revealing both the struggles ...
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Michael: From Summer Camp to Corporate Change, a journey of self-acceptance in the Big Apple.
From his first inklings of being different at a summer camp, to the seismic shift that occurred when he saw real gay representation in corporate America, Michael's journey is one of struggle, resilience, and triumph in the face of adversity. Michael's story not only peels back the layers of his own coming out journey, but also addresses the emotional challenges that often linger beneath the surface of the LGBTQ+ community in a city known for its progressiveness, New York City.Michael&n...
Customer Reviews
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I started listening to this podcast to learn about myself (which I did) but now I’m hooked and absolutely love tuning in to learn about the stories of others. Never a dull episode.
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I loved talking to Emma so much! Thank you, so much for having me on the show!
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Should be used as an education tool
This podcast would be an amazing educational tool for those who are unaware of the issues LGBTQ+ people face. What an inspiring, motivating, enlightening listen. Emma is a fantastic host and these guests are incredibly brave to share.