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 and Thursday 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. #59 - How Rebuilding Self-Love Helped Me Embrace My LGBTQ Identity & Pride Again

    21H AGO

    #59 - How Rebuilding Self-Love Helped Me Embrace My LGBTQ Identity & Pride Again

    What if the fear you feel around your LGBTQ identity isn’t weakness, but an invitation to reclaim your Pride? For so many LGBTQ people, fear, shame, and self-doubt don’t just disappear with time. They live in the body. They show up in moments where you want to shine. And if you’ve ever felt like hiding instead of stepping forward, this episode will speak directly to you. In this powerful and vulnerable story, Stef shares what happened when he stepped back onto the ice after more than 15 years away from competition, and how learning self-love transformed not only his performance, but his entire relationship with his LGBTQ identity and Pride. Inside this episode, you’ll discover: How self-love helps you move forward even when fear feels overwhelmingWhy reclaiming your LGBTQ identity with Pride starts internally, not externallyHow small, consistent steps rebuild confidence, trust, and self-respect over time Ready to stop surviving and start fully living in your LGBTQ identity with Pride? This episode will show you what’s truly possible. Press play and take your next step toward self-love, confidence, and reclaiming who you were always meant to be. 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.

    18 min
  2. #58 - How To Strengthen Your LGBTQ Identity Through Pride & Self-Love Starting Today

    4D AGO

    #58 - How To Strengthen Your LGBTQ Identity Through Pride & Self-Love Starting Today

    Are you fully embracing your LGBTQ identity, or are you still shrinking parts of yourself to feel safe? If you’ve ever questioned your worth, minimized your truth, or struggled to feel confident in your identity, this episode is for you. Pride isn’t just a celebration, it’s a declaration. And your LGBTQ identity isn’t something to tolerate… it’s something to honor. Today, we go deeper into what self-love really means, how self-respect grows through visibility, and why community transforms isolation into empowerment. In this episode, you’ll discover: How embracing your LGBTQ identity becomes the true foundation of self-love and emotional peace.Why Pride and representation strengthen self-respect and help you stop shrinking yourself.How art, storytelling, and community turn shame into empowerment and quiet confidence. If you’re ready to move from silence to Pride, and from self-doubt to self-love, this episode will help you take that next powerful step forward, together. 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.

    9 min
  3. #57 - How LGBTQ Storytelling Builds Pride & Transforms Identity From Shame to Self-Love

    MAR 2

    #57 - How LGBTQ Storytelling Builds Pride & Transforms Identity From Shame to Self-Love

    Are you struggling to fully embrace your LGBTQ identity, even during Pride? For so many people in the LGBTQ community, identity isn’t a straight line. It’s layered with mental health, cultural expectations, family silence, and the pressure to “fit” into neat categories. And when you don’t see yourself represented, it’s easy to question your worth or feel like you don’t belong. In this episode, I sit down with writer and poet AJ Dolman to explore how storytelling, advocacy, and creative expression help reclaim LGBTQ identity and build real self-love, the kind rooted in truth, Pride, and self-respect. In this episode, you’ll discover: How embracing your LGBTQ identity strengthens your self-love and mental well-beingWhy Pride and representation are critical for feeling seen, valued, and understoodHow art and community help you move from isolation to empowerment Ready to stop shrinking, fully embrace your LGBTQ identity, and build Pride grounded in authentic self-love? This episode will help you take that next step forward. Discover AJ Dolman: http://ajdolman.blogspot.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dolman_aj/ AJ Dolman 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.

    28 min
  4. #56 - 3 Signs You’re Missing Self-Love in Your LGBTQ Identity Journey — And How to Reclaim Your Pride

    FEB 26

    #56 - 3 Signs You’re Missing Self-Love in Your LGBTQ Identity Journey — And How to Reclaim Your Pride

    Have you ever wondered if suppressing your LGBTQ identity is quietly disconnecting you from your own Pride? In this powerful follow-up to Ken’s story, we explore what his journey teaches us about self-love, self-respect, and setting boundaries. If you’ve ever felt torn between who you are and who others expect you to be, this episode will hit home. Your LGBTQ identity is not something to debate, fix, or hide, and Pride begins long before you say it out loud to the world. In this episode, you’ll discover: How self-love truly begins, and why honesty with yourself is the first step toward healing your LGBTQ identityThe difference between self-love and self-respect, and how both are essential to living with PrideWhy setting healthy boundaries protects your identity, your dignity, and your emotional freedom You’re ready to stop abandoning yourself and start embracing your LGBTQ identity with real Pride? This episode will help you come home to who you truly are. 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
  5. #55 - Think It’s Too Late to Embrace Your LGBTQ Identity, Pride & Self-Love? Think Again.

    FEB 23

    #55 - Think It’s Too Late to Embrace Your LGBTQ Identity, Pride & Self-Love? Think Again.

    Are you living your truth, or performing a version of yourself to survive? For many in the LGBTQ community, especially those raised in religious environments, identity can feel like something to suppress rather than celebrate. In this powerful episode, we explore what happens when you spend decades hiding your truth, and what it really costs your heart, your health, and your sense of self. Ken shares his journey from preaching anti-LGBTQ sermons to finally embracing his identity, reconstructing his faith, and discovering what Pride truly means. This conversation goes beyond coming out, it’s about learning to love yourself, respect yourself, and set healthy boundaries. In this episode, you’ll discover: How suppressing your LGBTQ identity can silently impact your mental, emotional, and physical healthWhat it truly means to deconstruct faith and rebuild identity on your own termsWhy it’s never too late to reclaim your Pride and live authentically, no matter your age If you’ve ever felt trapped by expectations, struggling with self-love, or wondering whether it’s “too late” to live as your true self, this episode will remind you: your life was never meant to be a secret. Press play and start moving forward into your truth, your LGBTQ identity, and your Pride today. Find out more about Ken: https://www.instagram.com/createsome81/ 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.

    48 min
  6. #54 - Why Your LGBTQ Identity Deserves Pride and Self-Respect Without Conditions

    FEB 19

    #54 - Why Your LGBTQ Identity Deserves Pride and Self-Respect Without Conditions

    Have you ever felt like your LGBTQ identity needed to be earned before it could be respected? For so many of us, pride doesn’t come naturally, especially after years of feeling invisible, rejected, or unworthy. In this follow-up episode, Stef reflects on a powerful moment from episode 53 and breaks down why one act of kindness can change how we see ourselves and our LGBTQ identity forever. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why your LGBTQ identity is worthy of respect without conditions — and how releasing self-blame restores prideHow pride often begins not within yourself, but through connection and being seenWhy a single act of kindness can become a turning point toward healing, belonging, and self-love If you’ve ever struggled to fully embrace your LGBTQ identity or felt disconnected from pride, this episode will remind you of one essential truth: you are worthy, exactly as you are. Press play and move forward with us, together. New episodes every Monday and Thursday morning, Eastern Time (ET). 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   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.

    10 min
  7. #53 - 5 Signs Your LGBTQ Identity Is Craving Pride and Self-Love — And the Act of Kindness That Saved My Life

    FEB 16

    #53 - 5 Signs Your LGBTQ Identity Is Craving Pride and Self-Love — And the Act of Kindness That Saved My Life

    Have you ever wondered how different your life might feel if just one person truly saw you? So many people in the LGBTQ community grow up feeling invisible, unsafe, or unworthy of respect, and that deeply impacts how we relate to our Identity and Pride. In this deeply personal episode, I share a pivotal story from my teenage years that changed everything, not because the pain disappeared, but because kindness showed me I mattered. This conversation isn’t about fixing yourself. It’s about understanding how self-respect often begins through connection, and how even one moment of acceptance can reshape your entire relationship with your LGBTQ Identity. By listening to this episode, you will: Learn how Pride can grow from simple human connection, even after years of shameUnderstand why your LGBTQ Identity is worthy of respect exactly as it isDiscover how kindness, given or received, can become a powerful turning point in healing Listen to this episode now to reconnect with your Pride, honor your LGBTQ Identity, and remember that your presence truly matters. New episodes every Monday and Thursday morning, Eastern Time (ET). 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   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
  8. #52 - How Turning Your Story Into Purpose Can Transform LGBTQ Identity and Pride

    FEB 12

    #52 - How Turning Your Story Into Purpose Can Transform LGBTQ Identity and Pride

    What does Pride really look like when survival, rest, and self-protection come first? If you’ve ever felt pressure to fully embrace your LGBTQ identity before you felt safe or ready, this episode is for you. In this reflective follow-up, Stef slows things down to revisit a deeply human conversation and share what it truly taught us about identity, Pride, and resilience. This isn’t about perfection or performance, it’s about honoring where you are right now on your journey. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why embracing your LGBTQ identity with Pride can be an act of survival, not just self-expressionHow representation and chosen family shape identity, healing, and hopeHow your lived experiences can become tools for growth, meaning, and change Ready to embrace your LGBTQ identity with Pride in a way that feels honest, safe, and sustainable? This episode will remind you that moving forward doesn’t have to be rushed, it just has to be true to you. New episodes every Monday and Thursday morning, Eastern Time (ET). 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   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.

    9 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 and Thursday 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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