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Coming Out & Beyond | Support for Women Questioning Their Sexuality

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LGBTQIA+ Community
Coming Out
Mental Health
Coming Out Stories
Queer Identity
Community Support
Divorce
LGBTQIA+
LGBTQIA+ Identity
Coming Out Later In Life
Authenticity
Queer Community
Resilience
LGBTQIA+ Dating
Lesbian Relationships
Self-Discovery
Spirituality
Compulsory Heteronormativity
Grief
Entrepreneurship

Coming Out & Beyond is a podcast for women questioning their sexuality later in life — no matter where you are or what your life looks like right now. Maybe you're sitting with a question you've never said out loud. Maybe you fell for a woman or something woke up recently, everything shifted and you can't put it back. Maybe you're untangling years of religious conditioning or compulsory heterosexu... more

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Dahron Johnson grew up surrounded by voices. Thousands of books in her parents' home, two people who met in divinity school, and a faith that taught her every person is fearfully and wonderfully made. And still, for decades, she could not find the wo... more

This month we return to our lesbian dating and relationship conversation, the one we share on the second Friday of every month, and by popular request Tonda is back at the table!

Anne-Marie is joined by her wife, Tonda McKay, our longtime out lesbi... more

TW: This episode includes honest discussion about grief, estrangement and suicidal ideation. Listener discretion is advised.

There is a kind of loss that arrives without a funeral. No casserole on the doorstep, no card in the mail, no ritual to mar... more

In this revisited Season 5 favorite, Anne-Marie sits down with photographer Tonda McKay, who also happens to be her wife. Tonda came out at eighteen as a good Southern Baptist girl whose prayer partner became her first love, and she has spent the dec... more

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Recent Guests

Tonda McKay
Photographer with a long career; longtime out lesbian from Nashville
Independent photographer, long-time LGBTQ+ community member
Episode: Loving Someone Newly Out: Tonda McKay's Story of Falling in Love With a Later in Life Lesbian
Keith Aron
Trans and queer transformational coach, writer, and advocate
keitharan.com
Episode: Twice Out, Once Home: Keith Aron on Sexuality, Gender & the Long Way Back to Yourself
Katrina Anne Willis
Author of Hurricane Lessons, memoirist
Author, Hurricane Lessons
Episode: Hurricane Lessons: Betrayal, Becoming, & Coming Out Later in Life
Dr. Kiki Fehling
Clinical psychologist; author and speaker; DBT expert
Self-Directed DBT Skills; LGBTQ Plus Mental Health Workbook (coming 2026)
Episode: You Can't Know What You Don't Know: DBT, Queer Joy, and Coming Out at Any Age with Dr. Kiki Fehling
Anna Empey
Business development consultant and LGBT coach who works with mindset, personal growth and professional development
Self-employed / LGBT coaching and consulting
Episode: Too Gay to Fit In, Too New to Feel at Home
Danni Hoshino
Folk rock musician who performs as Light Bird and discusses her gender transition
Light Bird / See Her album
Episode: In the Nick of Time: Light Bird on Coming Out, Starting Over, and Making Music That Matters
Kathy Houston
Late-in-life lesbian coach and former West Point graduate with a 60-year Army/retail career
Private coaching practice; Authentically Us community
Episode: What Lies Are You Telling Yourself? Kathy Houston on Waking Up to Who You Really Are
Barbara Rowlandson
Guest joining the host for the discussion
Episode: 🤔So... Are You Actually Ready to Date?
David Hulse
Spiritual guide, minister, author, founder of the Academy for Spiritual Awakening
Heartlight Spiritual Center in Charlotte; Sanctuary for Awakening Academy
Episode: The Preacher Who Couldn't Pray Away the Gay (And What He Found Instead)

Host

Anne-Marie Zanzal
Host of the show; LGBTQ+ coach and ordained minister guiding discussions on late-life coming out and personal growth.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 68 ratings
  • Lifesaving

    This podcast has gotten me through the worst and most challenging year of my life. Anne-Marie and Barb, thank you and please keep doing what you are doing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ViTomMom1416
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love the topics & guests

    I’m a later in life queer person and this podcast has helped me immensely and I thank you from the bottom of my heart!💜

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Linda In Oregon
    United States2 years ago
  • Important, warm conversations

    Illuminating stories with compassion, inclusiveness, and a lot of heart

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RSN1222
    United States3 years ago
  • Such a great important topic !

    It’s so important to share these messages! Such honest real convos & elevating queer voices!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    V8883798349
    Canada3 years ago
  • Inspiring

    So many inspiring stories and human look at each of our journeys. Anne-Marie is amazing and always makes everyone feel so welcome and comfortable.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DesignerMG
    United States3 years ago

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Honest storytelling with practical, actionable guidance.
Compassionate, inclusive conversations that validate late-life coming out.
Feels like a safe space for those navigating faith and identity.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Grieving the Living: The Estrangement No One Prepares You For
Q: What perspective might help someone who is currently going through estrangement?
You can get through this, it's possible to be happy again, and it's okay to love your child even if you don't like them all the time; boundaries and self-care are essential.
In the Nick of Time: Light Bird on Coming Out, Starting Over, and Making Music That Matters
Q: How has this transition changed your music and sense of purpose as an artist?
Danni explains that coming out clarified her voice and gave her a new artistic mission—creating songs that reflect real experiences of transition and resonance with listeners who are navigating similar paths.
In the Nick of Time: Light Bird on Coming Out, Starting Over, and Making Music That Matters
Q: So I would love to hear your story, Danni.
Danni recounts realizing she is trans five weeks before her wedding, the ensuing unraveling of her life, and the steps she took to live authentically, including moving to Brooklyn and pursuing music as Light Bird.
The Preacher Who Couldn't Pray Away the Gay (And What He Found Instead)
Q: How did your queerness intersect with your religious upbringing and spiritual path?
It created tension and fear at first, followed by a long, hopeful process of finding bridges—Unity/Metaphysical paths—that allowed him to integrate spirituality with his authentic self and eventually work toward reforming the institutions he once served.
When the Shelf Breaks: Reflections on Breaking With Faith Tradition and What Lies Beyond
Q: When did your shelf blow up?
It was when I realized I actually am gay and not being able to deny it any longer.

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What is Coming Out & Beyond about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on women who are questioning or redefining their sexuality later in life, often navigating marriages, parenting, faith, and long-standing social norms. Episodes feature personal coming-out journeys, midlife transitions, and practical guidance on building authentic communities, setting boundaries, and pursuing self-trust. A standout element is the consistent emphasis on integrating identity with faith, relationships, and career, plus a coaching-forward approach that blends lived experience with professional insights from LGBTQ+ coaches, therapists, and mentors. Listeners can expect candid storytelling, actionable tips for dating, community belonging, and navigating family dynamics, with a compassionate, non-judgmental tone ... more

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1. Tonda McKay
2. Keith Aron
3. Katrina Anne Willis
4. Dr. Kiki Fehling
5. Anna Empey
6. Danni Hoshino
7. Kathy Houston
8. Barbara Rowlandson

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