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Lesbian Chronicles: Coming Out Later in Life

Lesbian Chronicles
Coming Out
Relationships
Mental Health
Coming Out Later In Life
Parenting
Lesbian Relationships
Dating
Divorce
LGBTQ+ Community
Self-Discovery
Personal Growth
Dating Apps
Therapy
Lesbian Chronicles
Sexual Identity
Lesbian Identity
Marriage
Self-Acceptance
Friendship
Family Dynamics

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: www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-l... more

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Latest Episodes

Alli shares her very questionable massage experience in NYC. We also discuss what's the "best" or "right" way to tell kids about divorce? And is "no contact" really necessary or is it just a way to have control?

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Melisa and Alli talk about dating without losing yourself, some early expectations in a relationship and the small ways to show you're in it with someone.

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Melisa and Alli discuss a survey from the National Survey of Family Growth that found the median number of opposite-sex partners in a lifetime among women aged 25-49 years of age is 4.3.

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Our friend Robin joins the show to chat with Alli about her evolving style and what inspires their individual styles today -- and the power of "boy jeans"

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Recent Guests

Briana K. Smith
Guest who shares her journey from Mormon upbringing to lesbian awakening and building a life with her partner
Content creator supporting women coming out later in life
Episode: Episode 359: All Lesbians Go to Heaven
Liliana Bakhtiar
Atlanta City Council Member
City of Atlanta
Episode: Episode 356: Meet Liliana Bakhtiar (Atlanta City Council Member)
Abby Nissenbaum
Musician and LGBTQ advocate discussed as guest for episode, comparing herself to Aubrey Plaza and sharing her music and activism
Musician, LGBTQ advocate
Episode: Episode 349: Meet Abby Nissenbaum
Mallory Hanfling
Clinical psychologist and researcher specializing in Firefly Study
Courage to Grow Counseling
Episode: Episode 346: Dr. Mallory's Firefly Study Results
Sophia Spallino
Lesbian dating coach and matchmaker, founder of Queer Country Club
Queer Country Club
Episode: Episode 343: Sophia Spallino on Lesbian Matchmaking
Emma Clark
Partner of Katie Janness, interview subject referenced in the episode
Katie Janness's partner
Episode: Episode 4: The Murder of Katie Janness and Bowie (Part 4)
Rebecca Kordecki
Breathwork coach; transformation coach
Episode: Episode 342: Rebecca Kordecki on Breath Work
Stef Huertas
Master Police Officer from Southwest Florida who also did detective work
Southwest Florida law enforcement
Episode: Be Gay, Solve Crime: Episode 3: The Murder of Katie Janness and Bowie (Part 3)
Vincent Velazquez
Former Atlanta Police Department homicide detective, host of The Murder Mind
The Murder Mind
Episode: Be Gay, Solve Crime: Episode 2: The Murder of Katie Janness and Bowie (Part 2)

Hosts

Alli
Host of the show and a central voice, often leading conversations and sharing personal experiences.
Melissa
Co-host who leads discussions, shares experiences, and adds reflections.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 748 ratings
  • Beyond refreshing!

    Discovered your podcast about couple of weeks ago. Another reviewer describes it as “refreshing”. I 100% agree.

    Topics covered are super relevant and easy to listen to. Love the authenticity that both of you bring.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Blu074
    United States3 months ago
  • Thank you for being so real and affirming!

    Such a refreshing and affirming podcast! Thank you so much for your real and honest conversations. Coming out later in life it's such a beautiful and vulnerable path! I feel less alone!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    limmz11
    United States4 months ago
  • Pro life ads?

    I have not loved this podcast, but tried to stick with it through the inane chitchat. The audio is terrible, the ads are very oddly placed, and the constant interrupting to add nothing is irritating. It’s the pro life ads that finally did it though. Are you guys serious with that? Not okay.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Reviewer8233
    United States5 months ago
  • Eye opening.

    For anyone wondering if these if leaving a happy marriage is worth it to chase this lifestyle you can tell these women are very unhappy and re leading very miserable lives. Trying to cover it with a facade of “it’s worth the price of admission”. Save yourself some heartache and regret and learn from the mistakes of these women.

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    Jmscissors
    United Statesa year ago
  • Not an inclusive podcast

    This podcast is threatening to the lgbtq community as Alli & Melissa reinforce cis-Hetero, norms through a white capitalistic patriarchal lens. Weekly Alli & Melissa discuss and joke about essentially using ‘ catalysts’, or lesbians who have been out, and then discarding them after their needs weren’t met. This problematic behavior reads toxic straight community, and gives lesbian’s who came out later in life a bad name. Alli & Melissa’s gatekeeping is disheartening, and especially within an alr... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    pro pants
    United Statesa year ago

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Episode 350: Dr. Lorri on Building Trust in Yourself
Q: Let's dive in because we know we don't have you too long. What is the first topic you want to explore?
Dr. Lorri discusses trusting intuition in the context of therapy and personal history, highlighting how we often misinterpret what we feel due to cognitive distortions and societal 'therapy speak.'
Episode 346: Dr. Mallory's Firefly Study Results
Q: What exactly is the Firefly Study and why the name Firefly?
The Firefly Study examines why people come out later in life and what helps the process, using Firefly as an inclusive term to capture a broader spectrum of gender and sexuality beyond traditional lesbian labels.
Episode 343: Sophia Spallino on Lesbian Matchmaking
Q: What differentiates private matchmaking from the general dating platform?
She outlines a higher-touch, vetted service with team members conducting interviews, background checks, and tailored introductions, versus the broader platform which focuses on scalable features like AI matching and group coaching.
Episode 342: Rebecca Kordecki on Breath Work
Q: Tell us a little bit about you and what prompted your shift from fitness to breathwork?
Rebecca explains that after decades in fitness, the realization that heart and inner work mattered more than external results led her to explore breathwork as a means to help others access deep emotional layers, ultimately guiding her to study, certify, and teach the practice.
Be Gay, Solve Crime: Episode 2: The Murder of Katie Janness and Bowie (Part 2)
Q: How does DNA work in a case like Katie's when CODIS has no hit yet?
DNA databases exist, but not every offender is swabbed, especially if they were only in county jail or not convicted; thus a hit may not exist yet, so investigators must rely on broader investigative work and potential surreptitious DNA collection if probable cause exists.

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The show centers on coming out later in life, navigating long marriages and parenting, and building authentic identities as queer women. Hosts share personal experiences, invite guests with diverse backgrounds, and discuss practical topics like dating, communication, boundaries, mental health, and community. Episodes blend humor with candid storytelling, practical relationship tips, and conversations about identity, faith, career, and aging. Noteworthy are guests who bring policy, music, or public service perspectives, and a focus on fostering connection and resilience for listeners who are exploring sexuality later in life.

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2. Liliana Bakhtiar
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5. Sophia Spallino
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7. Rebecca Kordecki
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