Coming Out Late

In this Part 2 Episode of “Finding Your Community at Coming Out Late Retreats”, you will hear the conversation continue between Robin and about half of the group that attended the Nashville Retreat earlier this month.

Listen-in as you will hear and learn all about Coming Out Late Retreats, told firsthand by the folx who just returned from the Nashville Coming Out Late Retreat: 

• So, what happens at these Coming Out Late Retreats?
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In this episode, Robin enjoys a casual conversation with a gaggle of gays from the recent Coming Out Late Retreat to Nashville, TN.

Listen-in as you will hear and learn all about Coming Out Late Retreats, told firsthand by the folx who just returned from the Nashville Retreat: 

• So, what happens at these Coming Out Late Retreats?
• “Vulnerability is the only bridge to build connection.” -Brene Brown
• What touched the Retreat-goers the ...

In this episode of the Coming Out Late podcast, Robin shares with us a second conversation she had with a group of queer clergy-folx from her FB Group, “Coming Out Late”. Robin recorded four hours of epic clergy conversations, two of which you heard in Episodes #75 & #76 back in March. The final two hours of those recordings are here, in Episodes #96 and #97.

• The Rev. Wilda C. Gafney, Ph.D., also known as Wil Gafney, (born 1...

In this episode, Robin and Chris discuss the essay Robin read in last week’s episode, written by her nomadic traveling friend, Gila. Robin and Chris break down the essay, line-by-line, and compare how Gila’s insights and words seamlessly dovetail with our experiences with coming out late in life.

Here’s a sampling of what you’ll hear Robin & Chris explore…

• "We are shaped by our experiences. Without both the challenges an...

In this episode, Robin shares the other blog post from her late blooming nomadic traveling friend, Gila Melamed. With this blog post, Robin and Gila force us to take a look at both that which brings us joy, and that which challenges us and makes us realize that without both there can be no growth. And without growth - we die - inside and out.

Here’s a sampling of what you’ll hear discussed…

• "We are shaped by our experiences....

In this episode, Robin talks about a special friend she met over two years ago - a single, female, nomadic traveler who journals her travel experiences in a blog. An intermittent reader of her blog, Robin happened across two entries in particular that she wants to share with you; one this week, and one next week. Enjoy!

Here’s a sampling of what you’ll hear discussed…

• "In life, there is time for everything."
•  The struggl...

In this episode, Robin shares with us a story she came across in social media - about a woman who left her husband after a 10-year marriage, then finding herself in a nearly two-year WLW relationship, and was eventually broken-up with. Robin uses this example to illustrate the following…

• Where does our sense of stability really come from?
•  Do we stay in old relationships (marriages), because they're safe & stable?
•  What h...

In this episode, Robin interviews Gender Expansive Yoga Therapist, Chris Blais. They discuss why we must learn to practice 'courageous love' - if we are to thrive, not just 'survive' these tumultuous times!

You will learn about…

• Practicing courageous love.
• R.A.I.N. - Recognize, Allow, Investigate & Nurture.
• Healing & honoring all our feelings. 
• What a strong back and a soft front mean.
• “May we be safe. May...

In this episode, Robin acknowledges the crazy political climate we're currently in and how that impacts our new gay lives. She asks the question, “Should we go back in the closet after just coming out late?”

You will learn about…

• The urgency with which we each need to get into action - as much as we can while remaining safe..
•  How our ‘governmental structure’, ‘democracy’, ‘freedoms’ and sense of being a ‘united nation’ are a...

In this episode, Robin invites you into a private conversation between a bunch of late bloomers who all met in Robin’s Coming Out Late Community. After meeting one another, week after week in Robin’s three weekly support groups, a bunch of them realized they lived pretty close to one another so many of them have met one another in real life and are forming friendships and creating their local communities.

You will learn about…

• Ho...

In this episode, Robin selects a social media thread from one of her favorite Facebook Groups. The Admin. starts what turns out to be, one of the most meaningful and “therapeutic” threads that overwhelmingly aligns with Robin’s core Coming Out Late values that she simply HAD to share it. Robin strongly believes that the initial post, and the thread of comments and solicited advice that follows, could be used as a Coming Out Late ha...

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In this episode, Robin discusses the recent interview Rachel Maddow did on MSNBC with Bishop Mariann Budde. Bishop Budde spoke directly to Trump and Vance, during the National Prayer Service, about showing mercy for the vulnerable people targeted by his policies and Executive Orders.

You will learn about…

• The key principles of Bishop Budde’s plea aimed at Donald Trump.
•  What is moral leadership?
•  What is the importance of compassio...

MONDAY WAS THE PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION - HERE'S WHAT I'M THINKING:

1. It's going to be a looooong, hard four years. But? We've all done hard things, for a loooong time. We've got this!
2. Don't allow the current political climate deluge your future. 
3. Build your queer community and go where the good feelings and support are.
4. Detach from all the external negativity and focus inward on being compassionate to ...

In this episode, Robin shares different responses of people reflecting on the past year and the power of embracing the changes you experience!

In this episode, you will learn about…

• Exciting updates about the upcoming year for the Coming Out Late Community in Facebook.
•  Finding the light at the end of the tunnel if you’re in the messy middle.
•  Reflecting on the most significant difference in your life from this time last year.
•  How ...

HERE ARE SOME THINGS I LEARNED:

1. I learned to take as much time as I need when making a decision, (like choosing my word for the year), that greatly impacts my self-esteem, my serenity and my self-compassion.
2. I learned to pay attention throughout my day, to WHAT messages my body is whispering, (and sometimes screaming), to me; AND pay attention to how my disposition is showing up - and HONOR & ACKNOWLEDGE those messages & ...