Lesbian Chronicles: Coming Out Later in Life

Lesbian Chronicles: Coming Out Later in Life

Lesbian Chronicles is a podcast for people who’ve realized their true sexual identity later in life. Alli and Melisa share their own experiences of leaving their heterosexual marriages to be their true selves in an effort to help others find their own way and feel a little less alone in the process. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support.

Episodes

September 28, 2025 42 mins
Our friend Rachel from Seattle joins the show to fill-in as co-host for Melisa. 
Alli and Rachel talk dating, long distance situations and how to build on that friend group. Rachel's pro-tip... holding "Office Hours" every Friday! 

Don't forget to buy tickets to our event in Seattle October 18, 2025 

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TRIGGER WARNING: This episode touches on religious trauma.

Anna joins the show to share part two of her coming out story following her experience as a Christian missionairy in The Middle East. 

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September 14, 2025 37 mins
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode touches on religious trauma, conversion therapy and grooming. 

Our friend Anna joins the show to share how she went from being involved in a Christian cult, moving  to Iraq and Libya as a Christian missionary -- to having her sexual re-awakening while living in the Middle East. 


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September 7, 2025 33 mins
After leaning into our own shift in style over the years, Alli and Melisa share some fashion tips -- basics to buy, good places to splurge and stores where you can find some great deals. 

Brands mentioned in this episode... 
Rowan
Frye
All Saints
Blundstone

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August 31, 2025 39 mins
Melisa and Alli chat about signals -- how do you know when someone is interested and how to handle things when you're getting mixed signals.

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August 24, 2025 46 mins
Alli and Melisa give their take on the new film, "Honey Don't," staring
Margaret Qualley and Aubrey Plaza... and discuss a listener dilema of being not quite ready for a relationship, despite meeting someone great. Also, why lesbians tend to rush into relationships and marriage. And how sometimes our brains are working against us in our healing process. 

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August 17, 2025 47 mins
Are you surviving off dopamine? Through Instagram, TikTok, even dating apps? Alli and Melisa talk about how this addiction can impact other parts of your life. 

Join us August 19, 2025 for a screening of the new film "Honey Don't" at AMC Madison Yards in Atlanta.
Click here to register for tickets! 

Also, get your tickets now for our LIVE event in Seattle on October 18, 2025 
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August 10, 2025 33 mins
Birthdays suck. So does perimenopause and PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder) -- but at the end of the day, life is gonna life. 

Join us August 19th at AMC Madison Yards in Atlanta for a FREE screening of the new movie, "Honey Don't" starring Aubrey Plaza, Margaret Qualley, Chris Evans and Charlie Day. 
Click HERE to enter to win guaranteed seats for the August 19th screening! 

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August 3, 2025 33 mins
Alli and Melisa speak on the importance of diving deeper on healing -- and how beneficial it is to just sit with the space, not seek out the next best thing. 

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July 27, 2025 42 mins
Jane Does Comedy joins the show to share her coming out journey and how she embraces her chosen singlehood. 

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode mentions s**cidal thoughts.

Check out Jane Does Comedy on Instagram and TikTok


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July 20, 2025 34 mins
Melisa and Alli talk "emotional resonance" and why some people feel more comfy emotionally than others. Also, our top tools for emotional regulation. 

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Alli and Melisa discuss how some dating apps are struggling -- for instance, Bumble is cutting 30% of its workforce -- and why some app users are not having success. Also, why you should allow your friends to pick your dating app photos. 

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Dating coach Sabrina Zohar joins the show to drop some major knowledge on how our brains work in relationships -- limerence, mistaking attachment for connection, and how avoidants are often misunderstood.

Sabrina Zohar is a dynamic entrepreneur and dating coach renowned for her transformative podcast, The Sabrina Zohar Show. With a clear, no-nonsense approach to relationship advice, Sabrina's podcast has resonated globally, ranking ...
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June 29, 2025 43 mins
In honor of 4th of July -- we talk the difference between relationships that start off as fireworks versus the slow burn. 

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June 22, 2025 35 mins
Our friend Heather joins the show to share how she keeps that "baby bird" energy despite experiencing heartbreak in the past. We also talk about that imposter syndrome feeling as late in life lesbians. 

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Chelsea and Kady share their story of how grief brought them together after they both lost siblings. And how Chelsea didn't realize her sexuality until meeting Kady (despite showers with her friends! lol lol)

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June 8, 2025 28 mins
Is JoJo Siwa done with the wlw life? Alli and Melisa chat about sexual fluidity and how sexuality can shift and evole over time

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Alli and Melisa discuss dating expert Matthew Hussey's theory on the levels of a relationship. Also, how to have those hard, "defining the relationship" conversations -- and finding your power when you don't get the answer you're hoping for. 

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May 25, 2025 38 mins
Country music singer Brooke Eden shares how she went from never wanting to get married -- to ready to U-Haul with her now wife -- and how her career has grown since coming out.
Fun fact about Brooke: Trisha Yearwood officiated her wedding and Garth Brooks sang during the ceremony!

Click here to learn more about Brooke's music and tour info!

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May 18, 2025 43 mins
Alexi Melvin joins the Lesbian Chronicles for our 300th episode!!! Alexi shares how her affinity for Gillian Anderson (aka FBI Special Agent Scully) led to her TikTok and Instagram following -- and what it's like dating in NYC! 

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