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Coming Out & Beyond Support for Women Questioning Their Sexuality Later in Life

Anne-Marie Zanzal 1ac1f670-c17c-11f0-806a-ef1502adef07
LGBTQIA+ Community
Coming Out
Mental Health
Coming Out Stories
Queer Identity
Community Support
Divorce
LGBTQIA+
LGBTQIA+ Identity
Authenticity
Coming Out Later In Life
Queer Community
LGBTQIA+ Dating
Resilience
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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Latest Episodes

A woman in our community wrote in and asked: "What if my lesbian sex experience doesn't live up to the hype? Does that make me not gay?"

That question deserved more than a one-line answer. So Anne-Marie brought in two of her favorite humans to tell ... more

Join the 3-Day Clarity Experience, May 5–7. A live space for women in the long middle who are ready to stop doing it alone — not to get a fix, but to sit with the questions alongside a community of women in exactly the same place. Standard admission ... more

Something in you already knows.

Maybe it's been whispering for years. Maybe it got louder recently. Maybe you can't quite name it yet — but you know something is asking to be looked at.

If you've been sitting with questions about who you are, who y... more

In this week's episode of Coming Out & Beyond, Anne-Marie traces the winding, decade-long road that led her from a single paragraph in an Oprah magazine to finally saying the words out loud — and finding the woman who would become her wife along the ... more

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Recent Guests

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
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
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)
Becka Eppley
Writer and speaker specializing in authentic storytelling and connection
Becka Eppley Media
Episode: The Road That Led to Me: Becka Eppley's Story
Lydia Coulter
Lesbian writer, marketing consultant, and founder of Kilter, a luxury BDSM brand.
Kilter
Episode: Beauty, Control & Living Outside the Lines!
Sarah Locke
Author, advocate, and founder of Locke's Promise
Locke's Promise
Episode: 📣The Power of Telling Your Story!
David Cunningham
Renowned transformational teacher, spiritual practitioner, and lifelong advocate for humanity.
Landmark Worldwide
Episode: ❤️The Best Tool For Change? Love!
Spencer Macnaughton
Editor-in-Chief and Founder of Uncloseted Media
Uncloseted Media
Episode: Uncloseted Media Brings Much Needed LGBTQ+ Lens to Journalism

Host

Anne-Marie Zanzal
Host of Coming Out and Beyond | LGBTQIA+ Stories; ordained minister; hospice chaplain; grief counselor; LGBTQ coach.

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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Listeners express deep appreciation for the support and relatable stories shared, often citing how the content has been life-changing.
Many listeners describe the host as welcoming and genuine, which enhances the overall experience of the podcast.
Reviewers frequently comment on the importance of community and connection highlighted in the episodes, reinforcing the show's alignment with listener needs for support and understanding.
The conversations are characterized by warmth and depth, providing a compassionate perspective on the complexities of coming out.
The podcast is regarded as a necessary resource, especially for women navigating late-in-life identity challenges.

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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.
When the Shelf Breaks: Reflections on Breaking With Faith Tradition and What Lies Beyond
Q: How does the Mormon Church view LGBTQ people?
They have never really been truly welcoming; often associating negative beliefs about queer individuals and considering them less than human.

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This podcast focuses on the unique journeys of women questioning their sexuality later in life, offering a compassionate space for those navigating complex emotions tied to attraction and identity. Central themes include experiences of coming out after years in heterosexual relationships, exploring faith deconstruction, and managing the emotional intricacies of divorce and grief. With grounded support from stories shared by both the host and guests, it emphasizes community, self-trust, and acceptance while addressing issues like catalyst relationships and the path of integration instead of labels.

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1. Dr. Kiki Fehling
2. Danni Hoshino
3. Kathy Houston
4. David Hulse
5. Becka Eppley
6. Lydia Coulter
7. Sarah Locke
8. David Cunningham

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