S7. Episode 3: Later in Life Lesbians with Coach Jaime Messina

Listen as we chat with mindset and empowerment coach and founder of Club Lilles, Jaime Messina, as she talks about experiences, perspectives, and issues related to later in life lesbians. Jaime shares about her Facebook group of more than 8000 aimed to bring together “high vibe” people in the Sapphic community. She discusses why some women come out later in life, the risks and rewards of doing so, and the long-term impact of “compulsory heterosexuality.” Listen as Tracy shares about her past fear of lesbians at basketball games and Corey’s fifth grade roller-skating boyfriend, both precursors to their coming out. And, while neither Corey nor Tracy identify as later in life lesbians, they were both eager to learn and find ways to be more supportive of the challenges facing this group. Show Notes: If These Walls Could Talk 2-Watch this series that follows three lesbian couples from different decades, up against societal obstacles. Cruising Podcast-Tune in to hear stories of the last-remaining lesbian bars in America. Compulsory Heterosexuality-Learn more about this phenomenon, which can be defined as “a system that forces queer people to conform to the expectations of heterosexual, cisnormative society and pursue heterosexual relationships.” The Four Agreements-Pick up a copy of don Miguel Ruiz’s book that shines a light on self-limiting beliefs. Jaime Messina Web: jaimecoaches.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaimemessina/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jaimemessina Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jaimemmessina/ Club Lilles Web: clublilles.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lilles/