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. 3d ago

    #88 - Why LGBTQ Pride & Identity Need Self-Love More Than Ever

    What happens when hate starts feeling normal, and how do you protect your LGBTQ identity and Pride without losing yourself? As headlines continue to highlight rising hostility toward the LGBTQ community, many people are quietly asking themselves whether it's still safe to live openly and authentically. In this heartfelt episode, I explore why self-love isn't just personal growth, it's an act of courage. Rather than allowing hate to define who we are, we can choose Pride, embrace our identity, and build lives rooted in authenticity and resilience. This episode reflects on recent events while encouraging listeners to focus on what they can control: how they show up for themselves and for others. In this episode, you'll discover: Why self-love is one of the most powerful ways to protect your LGBTQ identity and live with Pride, even when hate grows louder.How choosing authenticity over fear strengthens not only your own life but also inspires others to embrace who they truly are.Practical ways to stand against hate through courage, compassion, and everyday actions that help create safer, more inclusive communities. Ready to strengthen your LGBTQ identity, embrace Pride with confidence, and discover why self-love is your greatest source of resilience? Press play now and join the conversation. 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.

    #88 - Why LGBTQ Pride & Identity Need Self-Love More Than Ever

  2. Aug 10

    #87 - How to Love Yourself and Embrace Your LGBTQ Identity With Pride

    What If the Life You Built Isn’t the Life You’re Meant to Live? Have you ever done everything you thought you were supposed to do, yet still felt like a part of your identity was missing? For many people in the LGBTQ community, embracing who you truly are can mean questioning expectations you’ve carried for years. And when fear, shame, or concern about what other people will think gets in the way, choosing yourself can feel overwhelming. In this episode, Stef sits down with Anne-Marie Zanzal for an honest conversation about coming out later in life, moving beyond the expectations of others, and discovering the self-love that can come from living in alignment with who you really are. Anne-Marie shares her own journey from a life that looked successful on the outside but left her feeling restless, to accepting her queer identity and building a life where she feels genuinely happy and content. In this episode, you’ll discover: How practicing self-compassion can help you quiet your inner critic and begin accepting and loving yourself for who you are.Why fear can keep you trapped in what feels familiar, and how moving through that fear can bring you closer to an authentic life.How letting go of other people’s expectations can help you embrace your LGBTQ identity with greater confidence, freedom, and Pride. Ready to stop living according to someone else’s expectations and start building the self-love you need to embrace your identity with Pride? Play this episode and discover what can become possible when you choose to live as your authentic self. Everything about Anne-Marie: https://annemariezanzal.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annemariezanzalcoaching/ 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.

    #87 - How to Love Yourself and Embrace Your LGBTQ Identity With Pride

  3. Aug 3

    #86 - How Fatherhood Strengthened One LGBTQ Dad's Identity and Pride

    Can becoming a parent help you embrace your LGBTQ identity with more pride and self-respect? For many LGBTQ+ people, parenthood is about much more than raising children, it's about discovering who you are, embracing your identity, and living with pride. In this inspiring conversation, Stef welcomes Jameel Mayers, host of Fathernetics, to discuss how fatherhood strengthened his self-respect, deepened his sense of identity, and reinforced the importance of LGBTQ representation for future generations. In this episode, you'll discover: How embracing your LGBTQ identity can help you become a more confident and authentic parent.Why self-respect and healthy boundaries are essential for building a strong, loving family.How Pride, representation, and community empower LGBTQ families to thrive and inspire the next generation. Press play now to discover how embracing your LGBTQ identity with pride and self-respect can transform your family, your relationships, and your life. Everything about Jameel: https://www.jameelmayers.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fathernetics/ 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.

    #86 - How Fatherhood Strengthened One LGBTQ Dad's Identity and Pride

  4. Jul 27

    #85 - Why LGBTQ Visibility Matters: How Self-Love Helps You Embrace Your Pride & Identity

    Have you ever wondered why LGBTQ visibility and Pride still matter in today’s world? After returning to the ice at the Gay Games in Valencia, Stef discovered that the biggest victory was not about medals or competition. It was about showing up fully as himself, a proud queer man, husband, and father. In this episode, Stef reflects on belonging, representation, and why simply living openly can give someone else hope for their own future. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why LGBTQ visibility is still important and how authentic representation can change livesHow self-love helped Stef move from hiding his identity to celebrating who he is with PrideWhy sharing your journey can create belonging and inspire others to embrace their own story Listen now to discover how embracing your LGBTQ identity and showing up as yourself can become a powerful message of hope for others. 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.

    #85 - Why LGBTQ Visibility Matters: How Self-Love Helps You Embrace Your Pride & Identity

  5. Jul 20

    #84 - LGBTQ, Pride & Identity: From Shame to Living Authentically with Dr. Shannon Whittington

    Have you ever felt like you had to hide who you are in order to be accepted? In this inspiring episode of Together Moving Forward, Stef sits down with Dr. Shannon Whittington, LGBTQ advocate, speaker, consultant, award-winning author, and founder of Whittington Consulting. Shannon shares her deeply personal journey of coming out later in life, overcoming years of shame rooted in religious beliefs, and learning to fully embrace her LGBTQ identity with pride. Through honest stories and powerful life lessons, Shannon explains how self-love transformed not only her personal life but also led her to become a nationally recognized leader helping organizations create more inclusive spaces for LGBTQ people. In this episode, you'll learn: How to move from shame and self-doubt to greater self-love and prideWhy embracing your authentic LGBTQ identity can open doors to opportunities you never imaginedThe mindset shifts that can help you find your voice, set healthier boundaries, and live more authentically Listen now and discover how embracing your LGBTQ identity with pride can help you build greater self-love, confidence, and authenticity in every area of your life. Everything about Dr. Shannon Whittington: https://www.whittingtonconsulting.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonwhittington/ 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.

    #84 - LGBTQ, Pride & Identity: From Shame to Living Authentically with Dr. Shannon Whittington

  6. Jul 13

    #83 - How To Create a Safe Space Where LGBTQ People Can Embrace Their Identity With Pride

    What if one simple response could change the life of an LGBTQ person or child forever? Whether you're a parent, family member, friend, ally, educator, or part of the LGBTQ community yourself, understanding the power of acceptance can transform lives. In this heartfelt conversation, parenting coach and Teen Minds Redefined Podcast host Cheryl Pankhurst shares her experience as both a parent of an LGBTQ child and a passionate advocate, offering practical insights on creating safe spaces where people can embrace their identity, develop self-love, and live with pride. You’ll discover: How acceptance and understanding can strengthen relationships and build trust.Practical ways to create safe spaces where LGBTQ individuals feel seen, valued, and supported.Why radical acceptance, empathy, and curiosity can help people embrace their identity with greater confidence and self-love. Listen now to learn how acceptance, understanding, and self-love can help LGBTQ people embrace their identity with confidence and pride. About Cheryl: https://www.cherylpankhurst.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheryl.a.pankhurst/ Listen to my episode as a guest on Cheryl’s podcast: Parenting Teens: Advice Redefined for Today's Complex World https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/parenting-teens-advice-redefined-for-todays-complex-world/id1720826175?i=1000751299661 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.

    #83 - How To Create a Safe Space Where LGBTQ People Can Embrace Their Identity With Pride

  7. Jul 6

    #82 - How Mark Cusack Embraced LGBTQ Identity and Found Pride Beyond Labels

    Have you ever felt pressured to choose the perfect label before you could fully embrace who you are? For many LGBTQ people, the journey toward self-acceptance can be filled with confusion, shame, fear, and the feeling that they need to fit neatly into a box. In this powerful conversation, Mark Cusack shares how learning to trust your inner voice, rather than society’s expectations, can help you build a stronger connection with your authentic identity and live with greater pride. In this episode, you'll discover: How to recognize the difference between your authentic desires and the expectations others place on you.Why fear and shame are often protective responses and how to work with them instead of fighting against them.Simple daily practices that can help you strengthen self-trust, embrace your LGBTQ identity, and live more authentically. Ready to stop questioning who you should be and start embracing who you truly are? This conversation will give you practical insights and encouragement to move forward with greater confidence, self-love, and pride. Everything about Mark: https://www.notdefining.com https://www.instagram.com/notdefining 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.

    #82 - How Mark Cusack Embraced LGBTQ Identity and Found Pride Beyond Labels

  8. Jun 29

    #81 - Why LGBTQ Pride Alone Won't Help You Love Your Identity & What to Do Instead

    Have you ever wondered why embracing your LGBTQ identity publicly can still leave you struggling with self-acceptance privately? Many people assume that coming out or celebrating Pride automatically leads to confidence and freedom. But for many LGBTQ individuals, the deeper journey begins after coming out. In this episode, returning guest Derick Hachey LGBTQ coach, explores the difference between being out and truly feeling free, how internalized shame can linger long after coming out, and why self-love is essential for living authentically. In this episode, you'll discover: Why celebrating Pride and accepting your identity are two different parts of the journeyHow to recognize when you're performing confidence instead of living authenticallyPractical ways to develop self-love, self-validation, and emotional safety within yourself Listen now to learn how embracing self-love can help you move beyond survival, fully accept your LGBTQ identity, and celebrate yourself with genuine pride. Discover Derick Hachey: https://www.derickhcoaching.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/derickhcoaching/ 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.

    #81 - Why LGBTQ Pride Alone Won't Help You Love Your Identity & What to Do Instead
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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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