In today’s episode of the Coming Out Late podcast, Robin discusses the topics of fear and confusion as they relate to the coming out late process. Robin explains, “...fear and confusion have been pervasively popping-up in a variety of forums where people gather for support and conversation regarding their coming out late journey’s. We need to have open and honest conversations about the common fears we experience and the mind-blowing confusion we’re hit with when coming out later in life.”In this episode you will learn… <ul><li>You are not alone! What you are thinking, feeling and experiencing is not only common and ‘normal’, but temporary as well.</li><li>How to ease your over-taxed nervous system.</li><li>We all share similar feelings of uncertainty, self-doubt, confusion, guilt, and a deep visceral fear of the unknown during our coming out late process.</li><li>There is no ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ way to approach our coming out or to confront &amp; resolve the relationships affected by our coming out.</li><li>Worry is another form of fear; it&apos;s a waste of our energy and a misuse of our imagination. “Worrying” is like manifesting what you don’t want. (What we focus on grows). Worry is also just a way to attempt to control something we have no control over.</li><li>NO amount of worry is going to change the future - none. And if no amount of worry is going to change the future, then no amount of REGRET will change the past.</li><li>Any amount of gratitude you can muster-up, WILL change the present. </li><li>Please support our “Coming Out Late” podcast and buy Robin a “virtual” coffee as a sign of your appreciation. Go to: <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass</a></li></ul>LINKS to RESOURCES:SUPPORT GROUPS:MESSY MIDDLE MONDAYS: EVERY Monday, 75 mins; 8pm EST, Zoom, $5 pp each week via Buy Me A Coffee. Register each week using this link: <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/165736'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/165736</a>THE GENDER EXPANSIVE EDITION: EVERY Tuesday, 75 mins; 8pm EST, Zoom, $5pp each week via Buy Me A Coffee. Register each week using this link: <a href='https://buymeacoffee.com/robindouglass/e/253374?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2QA4JeCzqs9bNVuMyvCRRZs5kzA56JKk03gMYdnZ03gbMDio_RGZmPvEQ_aem_Ab08V0Oo6e96YO5lHr-ThSeccdzxe6rbVX3X6HKstEtZ04baITH_zjVrd-VEtpdAbXlCbBz92k6en9_ie-1XV9Zb'>https://buymeacoffee.com/robindouglass/e/253374</a>NOT-STRAIGHT SUPPORT GROUP: EVERY Wednesday, 75 mins; 12:30pm EST, Zoom, $5pp each week via Buy Me A Coffee. Register each week using this link: <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/93135'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/93135</a> 2025 COMING OUT LATE RETREATS: NEWLY ADDED!To be put on the email list for any/all of these retreats, email Robin at:, (<a href='mailto:Comingoutlater@gmail.com'>Comingoutlater@gmail.com</a>); more locations will continue to be added. -NASHVILLE, TN - April 4, 5, 6 &amp; 7, 2025-KENNEBUNK, ME - June 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 2025 SMALL GROUP COACHING: Struggling to make sense-of and manage your Coming Out Late journey? I really do ‘get you’ and have been through it too. Be one of 6 late bloomers who will tackle some of your biggest struggles in 60-minutes, for 6 weeks in a newly launched Small Group Coaching Program starting in January 2025. Email me at <a href='mailto:Comingoutlater@gmail.com'>Comingoutlater@gmail.com</a> to learn more. JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP: Here&apos;s the link: <a href='http://www.facebook.com/groups/209443717714063/'>www.facebook.com/groups/209443717714063/</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;In today’s episode of the Coming Out Late podcast, Robin discusses the topics of fear and confusion as they relate to the coming out late process. Robin explains, “...fear and confusion have been pervasively popping-up in a variety of forums where people gather for support and conversation regarding their coming out late journey’s. We need to have open and honest conversations about the common fears we experience and the mind-blowing confusion we’re hit with when coming out later in life.”&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;In this episode you will learn… &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;You are not alone! What you are thinking, feeling and experiencing is not only common and ‘normal’, but temporary as well.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;How to ease your over-taxed nervous system.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;We all share similar feelings of uncertainty, self-doubt, confusion, guilt, and a deep visceral fear of the unknown during our coming out late process.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;There is no ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ way to approach our coming out or to confront &amp;amp; resolve the relationships affected by our coming out.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Worry is another form of fear; it&amp;apos;s a waste of our energy and a misuse of our imagination. “Worrying” is like manifesting what you don’t want. (What we focus on grows). Worry is also just a way to attempt to control something we have no control over.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;NO amount of worry is going to change the future - none. And if no amount of worry is going to change the future, then no amount of REGRET will change the past.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Any amount of gratitude you can muster-up, WILL change the present. &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Please support our “Coming Out Late” podcast and buy Robin a “virtual” coffee as a sign of your appreciation. Go to: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass'&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;LINKS to RESOURCES:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;SUPPORT GROUPS:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;MESSY MIDDLE MONDAYS: EVERY Monday, 75 mins; 8pm EST, Zoom, $5 pp each week via Buy Me A Coffee. Register each week using this link: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/165736'&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/165736&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;THE GENDER EXPANSIVE EDITION: EVERY Tuesday, 75 mins; 8pm EST, Zoom, $5pp each week via Buy Me A Coffee. Register each week using this link: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://buymeacoffee.com/robindouglass/e/253374?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2QA4JeCzqs9bNVuMyvCRRZs5kzA56JKk03gMYdnZ03gbMDio_RGZmPvEQ_aem_Ab08V0Oo6e96YO5lHr-ThSeccdzxe6rbVX3X6HKstEtZ04baITH_zjVrd-VEtpdAbXlCbBz92k6en9_ie-1XV9Zb'&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://buymeacoffee.com/robindouglass/e/253374&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;NOT-STRAIGHT SUPPORT GROUP: EVERY Wednesday, 75 mins; 12:30pm EST, Zoom, $5pp each week via Buy Me A Coffee. Register each week using this link: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/93135'&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/93135&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;2025 COMING OUT LATE RETREATS: NEWLY ADDED!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;To be put on the email list for any/all of these retreats, email Robin at:, (&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='mailto:Comingoutlater@gmail.com'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Comingoutlater@gmail.com&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;); more locations will continue to be added. &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;-NASHVILLE, TN - April 4, 5, 6 &amp;amp; 7, 2025&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;-KENNEBUNK, ME - June 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 2025&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;SMALL GROUP COACHING: Struggling to make sense-of and manage your Coming Out Late journey? I &lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;really do&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt; ‘get you’ and have been through it too. Be one of 6 late bloomers who will tackle some of your biggest struggles in 60-minutes, for 6 weeks in a newly launched Small Group Coaching Program starting in January 2025. Email me at &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='mailto:Comingoutlater@gmail.com'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Comingoutlater@gmail.com&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt; to learn more.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP:&lt;br/&gt;Here&amp;apos;s the link: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.facebook.com/groups/209443717714063/'&gt;www.facebook.com/groups/209443717714063/&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In today’s episode of the Coming Out Late podcast, Robin discusses the topics of fear and confusion as they relate to the coming out late process. Robin explains, “...fear and confusion have been pervasively popping-up in a variety of forums where people gather for support and conversation regarding their coming out late journey’s. We need to have open and honest conversations about the common fears we experience and the mind-blowing confusion we’re hit with when coming out later in life.”In ...

Ep. #158: Coming Out Late w/ Fear & Confusion, (Replay Ep. #77)

Robin responds to comments, questions and topics from different social media outlets that address coming out late; and she shares her personal perspective about common issues.In this episode, you will learn…<ul><li>You win some, you lose some—acknowledging relationships may change after coming out.</li><li>Remember—it’s not about sexuality, it’s about toxicity and toxic people don’t need to be in your life.</li><li>Girlfriends?—understanding how women loving women relationships operate and establishing clarity.</li><li>The Big Freeze—”gay panic” and why we get nervous when we like someone.</li><li>Flirting—knowing what crosses the line and communicating with your partner.</li><li>Mutual respect and mutual love is always important.</li><li>Wanna support your “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider buying Robin a “virtual” coffee as a sign of your appreciation. Simply go to: <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass</a></li></ul> LINKS to RESOURCES:SUPPORT GROUPS:MESSY MIDDLE MONDAYS: EVERY Monday, 75 mins; 8pm EST, Zoom, $5 pp each week via Buy Me A Coffee. Register each week using this link: <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/165736'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/165736</a>THE GENDER EXPANSIVE EDITION: EVERY Tuesday, 75 mins; 8pm EST, Zoom, $5pp each week via Buy Me A Coffee. Register each week using this link: <a href='https://buymeacoffee.com/robindouglass/e/253374?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2QA4JeCzqs9bNVuMyvCRRZs5kzA56JKk03gMYdnZ03gbMDio_RGZmPvEQ_aem_Ab08V0Oo6e96YO5lHr-ThSeccdzxe6rbVX3X6HKstEtZ04baITH_zjVrd-VEtpdAbXlCbBz92k6en9_ie-1XV9Zb'>https://buymeacoffee.com/robindouglass/e/253374</a>NOT-STRAIGHT SUPPORT GROUP: EVERY Wednesday, 75 mins; 12:30pm EST, Zoom, $5pp each week via Buy Me A Coffee. Register each week using this link: <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/93135'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/93135</a> 2025 COMING OUT LATE RETREATS: NEWLY ADDED!To be put on the email list for any/all of these retreats, email Robin at:, (<a href='mailto:Comingoutlater@gmail.com'>Comingoutlater@gmail.com</a>), (more locations will continue to be added). -NASHVILLE, TN - April 4, 5, 6 &amp; 7, 2025-KENNEBUNK, ME - June 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 2025 SMALL GROUP COACHING w/ROBIN DOUGLASS: Struggling to make sense-of and manage this new aspect of your Coming Out Late life? I really do ‘get you’ and have been through it too. Be one of 6 late bloomers where we’ll tackle some of your biggest struggles in 60-minutes, for 6 weeks in a newly launched Small Group Coaching Program starting in January 2025. Email me at <a href='mailto:Comingoutlater@gmail.com'>Comingoutlater@gmail.com</a> and request my Small Group Coaching Information Sheet.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Robin responds to comments, questions and topics from different social media outlets that address coming out late; and she shares her personal perspective about common issues.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;In this episode, you will learn…&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;You win some, you lose some—acknowledging relationships may change after coming out.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Remember—it’s not about sexuality, it’s about toxicity and toxic people don’t need to be in your life.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Girlfriends?—understanding how women loving women relationships operate and establishing clarity.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Big Freeze—”gay panic” and why we get nervous when we like someone.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Flirting—knowing what crosses the line and communicating with your partner.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Mutual respect and mutual love is always important.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Wanna support your “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider buying Robin a “virtual” coffee as a sign of your appreciation. Simply go to: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass'&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;LINKS to RESOURCES:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;SUPPORT GROUPS:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;MESSY MIDDLE MONDAYS: EVERY Monday, 75 mins; 8pm EST, Zoom, $5 pp each week via Buy Me A Coffee. Register each week using this link: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/165736'&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/165736&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;THE GENDER EXPANSIVE EDITION: EVERY Tuesday, 75 mins; 8pm EST, Zoom, $5pp each week via Buy Me A Coffee. Register each week using this link: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://buymeacoffee.com/robindouglass/e/253374?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2QA4JeCzqs9bNVuMyvCRRZs5kzA56JKk03gMYdnZ03gbMDio_RGZmPvEQ_aem_Ab08V0Oo6e96YO5lHr-ThSeccdzxe6rbVX3X6HKstEtZ04baITH_zjVrd-VEtpdAbXlCbBz92k6en9_ie-1XV9Zb'&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://buymeacoffee.com/robindouglass/e/253374&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;NOT-STRAIGHT SUPPORT GROUP: EVERY Wednesday, 75 mins; 12:30pm EST, Zoom, $5pp each week via Buy Me A Coffee. Register each week using this link: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/93135'&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/93135&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;2025 COMING OUT LATE RETREATS: NEWLY ADDED!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;To be put on the email list for any/all of these retreats, email Robin at:, (&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='mailto:Comingoutlater@gmail.com'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Comingoutlater@gmail.com&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;), (more locations will continue to be added). &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;-NASHVILLE, TN - April 4, 5, 6 &amp;amp; 7, 2025&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;-KENNEBUNK, ME - June 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 2025&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;SMALL GROUP COACHING w/ROBIN DOUGLASS: Struggling to make sense-of and manage this new aspect of your Coming Out Late life? I &lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;really do&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt; ‘get you’ and have been through it too. Be one of 6 late bloomers where we’ll tackle some of your biggest struggles in 60-minutes, for 6 weeks in a newly launched Small Group Coaching Program starting in January 2025. Email me at &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='mailto:Comingoutlater@gmail.com'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Comingoutlater@gmail.com&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt; and request my Small Group Coaching Information Sheet.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Robin responds to comments, questions and topics from different social media outlets that address coming out late; and she shares her personal perspective about common issues.In this episode, you will learn…You win some, you lose some—acknowledging relationships may change after coming out.Remember—it’s not about sexuality, it’s about toxicity and toxic people don’t need to be in your life.Girlfriends?—understanding how women loving women relationships operate and establishing clarity.The Big...

Ep. #157: Robin Answers Coming Out Late Questions from Social Media, (Replay: Ep. #13)

The holidays are upon us and we have only been ‘out’ for a short while; or maybe we haven’t quite come out to everyone yet; or maybe our soon-to-be-ex ‘outed’ you to his entire family. In this episode Robin and Chris talk about the upcoming holidays and how we plan ahead, prepare for and protect ourselves from some seriously uncomfortable holiday experiences.<ul><li>Keys to successful holidays: transparency, openness and honest communication.</li><li>Use a lifeline if you need one, and have an exit plan</li><li>Be ready for provocative questions by having a few pre-prepared responses.</li><li>Develop a self-care practice/routine, (e.g., nourish all your senses</li><li>Wanna support your “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider buying Robin a “virtual” coffee as a sign of your appreciation. Simply go to: <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass</a></li><li>If you want more conversations around navigating the holidays when you’ve come out late, check out the previous “Coming Out Late” Episode #115.</li></ul> SUPPORT GROUPS:MESSY MIDDLE MONDAYS: EVERY Monday, 75 mins; 8pm EST, Zoom, $5 pp each week via Buy Me A Coffee. Register each week using this link: <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/165736'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/165736</a>THE GENDER EXPANSIVE EDITION: EVERY Tuesday, 75 mins; 8pm EST, Zoom, $5pp each week via Buy Me A Coffee. Register each week using this link: <a href='https://buymeacoffee.com/robindouglass/e/253374?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2QA4JeCzqs9bNVuMyvCRRZs5kzA56JKk03gMYdnZ03gbMDio_RGZmPvEQ_aem_Ab08V0Oo6e96YO5lHr-ThSeccdzxe6rbVX3X6HKstEtZ04baITH_zjVrd-VEtpdAbXlCbBz92k6en9_ie-1XV9Zb'>https://buymeacoffee.com/robindouglass/e/253374</a>NOT-STRAIGHT SUPPORT GROUP: EVERY Wednesday, 75 mins; 12:30pm EST, Zoom, $5pp each week via Buy Me A Coffee. Register each week using this link: <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/93135'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/93135</a>2025 COMING OUT LATE RETREATS: NEWLY ADDED!To be put on the email list for any/all of these retreats, email Robin at:, (<a href='mailto:Comingoutlater@gmail.com'>Comingoutlater@gmail.com</a>), (more locations will continue to be added). -NASHVILLE, TN - April 4, 5, 6 &amp; 7, 2025-KENNEBUNK, ME - June 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 2025PRIVATE &amp; SMALL GROUP COACHING w/ROBIN DOUGLASS Struggling to make sense-of and manage this new aspect of your Coming Out Late life? I really do ‘get you’ and have been through it too. Email me at <a href='mailto:Comingoutlater@gmail.com'>Comingoutlater@gmail.com</a> and request my 1:1 OR Small Group Coaching Info Sheet.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;The holidays are upon us and we have only been ‘out’ for a short while; or maybe we haven’t quite come out to everyone yet; or maybe our soon-to-be-ex ‘outed’ you to his entire family. In this episode Robin and Chris talk about the upcoming holidays and how we plan ahead, prepare for and protect ourselves from some seriously uncomfortable holiday experiences.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Keys to successful holidays: transparency, openness and honest communication.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Use a lifeline if you need one, and have an exit plan&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Be ready for provocative questions by having a few pre-prepared responses.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Develop a self-care practice/routine, (e.g., nourish &lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;all &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;your senses&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Wanna support your “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider buying Robin a “virtual” coffee as a sign of your appreciation. Simply go to: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass'&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;If you want more conversations around navigating the holidays when you’ve come out late, check out the previous “Coming Out Late” Episode #115.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;SUPPORT GROUPS:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;MESSY MIDDLE MONDAYS: EVERY Monday, 75 mins; 8pm EST, Zoom, $5 pp each week via Buy Me A Coffee. Register each week using this link: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/165736'&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/165736&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;THE GENDER EXPANSIVE EDITION: EVERY Tuesday, 75 mins; 8pm EST, Zoom, $5pp each week via Buy Me A Coffee. Register each week using this link: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://buymeacoffee.com/robindouglass/e/253374?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2QA4JeCzqs9bNVuMyvCRRZs5kzA56JKk03gMYdnZ03gbMDio_RGZmPvEQ_aem_Ab08V0Oo6e96YO5lHr-ThSeccdzxe6rbVX3X6HKstEtZ04baITH_zjVrd-VEtpdAbXlCbBz92k6en9_ie-1XV9Zb'&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://buymeacoffee.com/robindouglass/e/253374&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;NOT-STRAIGHT SUPPORT GROUP: EVERY Wednesday, 75 mins; 12:30pm EST, Zoom, $5pp each week via Buy Me A Coffee. Register each week using this link: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/93135'&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/93135&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;2025 COMING OUT LATE RETREATS: NEWLY ADDED!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;To be put on the email list for any/all of these retreats, email Robin at:, (&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='mailto:Comingoutlater@gmail.com'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Comingoutlater@gmail.com&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;), (more locations will continue to be added). &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;-NASHVILLE, TN - April 4, 5, 6 &amp;amp; 7, 2025&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;-KENNEBUNK, ME - June 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 2025&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;PRIVATE &amp;amp; SMALL GROUP COACHING w/ROBIN DOUGLASS Struggling to make sense-of and manage this new aspect of your Coming Out Late life? I &lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;really do&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt; ‘get you’ and have been through it too. Email me at &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='mailto:Comingoutlater@gmail.com'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Comingoutlater@gmail.com&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt; and request my 1:1 OR Small Group Coaching Info Sheet.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The holidays are upon us and we have only been ‘out’ for a short while; or maybe we haven’t quite come out to everyone yet; or maybe our soon-to-be-ex ‘outed’ you to his entire family. In this episode Robin and Chris talk about the upcoming holidays and how we plan ahead, prepare for and protect ourselves from some seriously uncomfortable holiday experiences.Keys to successful holidays: transparency, openness and honest communication.Use a lifeline if you need one, and have an exit planBe rea...

Ep. #156: Navigating the Holidays As Late Bloomers: Tips & Suggestions

In this episode Robin shares with you a ‘coming out late’ story submitted by one of her podcast listeners. Now 60-years young, this former Evangelical preacher shares their coming out late journey in her own words.  <ul><li>Wanna support your “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider buying Robin a “virtual” coffee as a sign of your appreciation. Simply go to: <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass</a></li></ul>RESOURCES:SUPPORT GROUPS:MESSY MIDDLE MONDAYS: EVERY Monday, 75 mins; 8pm EST, Zoom, $5 pp each week via Buy Me A Coffee. Register each week using this link: <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/165736'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/165736</a>THE GENDER EXPANSIVE EDITION: EVERY Tuesday, 75 mins; 8pm EST, Zoom, $5pp each week via Buy Me A Coffee. Register each week using this link: <a href='https://buymeacoffee.com/robindouglass/e/253374?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2QA4JeCzqs9bNVuMyvCRRZs5kzA56JKk03gMYdnZ03gbMDio_RGZmPvEQ_aem_Ab08V0Oo6e96YO5lHr-ThSeccdzxe6rbVX3X6HKstEtZ04baITH_zjVrd-VEtpdAbXlCbBz92k6en9_ie-1XV9Zb'>https://buymeacoffee.com/robindouglass/e/253374</a>NOT-STRAIGHT SUPPORT GROUP: EVERY Wednesday, 75 mins; 12:30pm EST, Zoom, $5pp each week via Buy Me A Coffee. Register each week using this link: <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/93135'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/93135</a>COMING OUT LATE RETREATS: The 2024 Coming Out Late Retreat season wrapped up with 3 nights and 4 days of gay fun and deep conversations in Traverse City, MI. Keep an eye and an ear out for when and where we’ll be retreating to in 2025. Thank you to ALL who attended this year! Please Note: Provincetown, MA: CANCELED.PRIVATE 1:1 COACHING w/ROBIN DOUGLASS Struggling to make sense-of and manage this new aspect of your Coming Out Late life? It really does make a BIG difference to have someone like myself who ‘gets you’ and who has been through it. Email me at <a href='mailto:Comingoutlater@gmail.com'>Comingoutlater@gmail.com</a> and request my 1:1 Coaching Info Sheet.SUPPORT ROBIN’S PODCAST: Wanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider buying Robin a “virtual” coffee as a sign of your appreciation. Simply go to: <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass</a>JOIN the COMING OUT LATE FACEBOOK GROUP: If you are AFAB, a transwoman, nonbinary, lesbian, androgynous, bi-, pan-, and have recently, or ARE coming out late in life - join us in my private facebook group, “Coming Out Late”. Here’s the link: <a href='http://www.facebook.com/groups/209443717714063/'> www.facebook.com/groups/209443717714063/</a> .

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;In this episode Robin shares with you a ‘coming out late’ story submitted by one of her podcast listeners. Now 60-years young, this former Evangelical preacher shares &lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;their &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;coming out late journey in her own words.  &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Wanna support your “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider buying Robin a “virtual” coffee as a sign of your appreciation. Simply go to: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass'&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;RESOURCES:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;SUPPORT GROUPS:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;MESSY MIDDLE MONDAYS: EVERY Monday, 75 mins; 8pm EST, Zoom, $5 pp each week via Buy Me A Coffee. Register each week using this link: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/165736'&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/165736&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;THE GENDER EXPANSIVE EDITION: EVERY Tuesday, 75 mins; 8pm EST, Zoom, $5pp each week via Buy Me A Coffee. Register each week using this link: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://buymeacoffee.com/robindouglass/e/253374?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2QA4JeCzqs9bNVuMyvCRRZs5kzA56JKk03gMYdnZ03gbMDio_RGZmPvEQ_aem_Ab08V0Oo6e96YO5lHr-ThSeccdzxe6rbVX3X6HKstEtZ04baITH_zjVrd-VEtpdAbXlCbBz92k6en9_ie-1XV9Zb'&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://buymeacoffee.com/robindouglass/e/253374&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;NOT-STRAIGHT SUPPORT GROUP: EVERY Wednesday, 75 mins; 12:30pm EST, Zoom, $5pp each week via Buy Me A Coffee. Register each week using this link: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/93135'&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/93135&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;COMING OUT LATE RETREATS: The 2024 Coming Out Late Retreat season wrapped up with 3 nights and 4 days of gay fun and deep conversations in Traverse City, MI. Keep an eye and an ear out for when and where we’ll be retreating to in 2025. Thank you to ALL who attended this year! Please Note: Provincetown, MA: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;CANCELED&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;PRIVATE 1:1 COACHING w/ROBIN DOUGLASS Struggling to make sense-of and manage this new aspect of your Coming Out Late life? It really does make a BIG difference to have someone like myself who ‘gets you’ and who has been through it. Email me at &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='mailto:Comingoutlater@gmail.com'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Comingoutlater@gmail.com&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt; and request my 1:1 Coaching Info Sheet.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;SUPPORT ROBIN’S PODCAST: Wanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider buying Robin a “virtual” coffee as a sign of your appreciation. Simply go to: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass'&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;JOIN the COMING OUT LATE FACEBOOK GROUP: If you are AFAB, a transwoman, nonbinary, lesbian, androgynous, bi-, pan-, and have recently, or ARE coming out late in life - join us in my private facebook group, “Coming Out Late”. Here’s the link: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.facebook.com/groups/209443717714063/'&gt;&lt;b&gt; www.facebook.com/groups/209443717714063/&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt; .&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this episode Robin shares with you a ‘coming out late’ story submitted by one of her podcast listeners. Now 60-years young, this former Evangelical preacher shares their coming out late journey in her own words.  Wanna support your “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider buying Robin a “virtual” coffee as a sign of your appreciation. Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglassRESOURCES:SUPPORT GROUPS:MESSY MIDDLE MONDAYS: EVERY Monday, 75 mins; 8pm EST, Zoom, $5 p...

Ep. #155: A Former Evangelical Preacher Shares Her Coming Out Late Story

In this Part 2 episode of the Coming Out Late podcast, Robin continues her conversation with Samantha Fox, talking about sex and relationships as it pertains to our ever-growing community of newly-out, not-straight queer folx. In this episode you will hear Robin and Samantha discuss . . . <ul><li>A very big part of our coming out process IS awakening to our own sexual desires, our sex drive and defining our own sensuality.</li><li>The taboo of self-pleasuring, masterbation and why no one talks about it.</li><li>Objectification: being the object of the male gaze.</li><li>Is our outlook upon men determined by WHEN you came out? Are lifelong lesbians LESS likely to be objectified by men? Are their relationships with men different than women who come out late?</li><li>The different emotional conditioning for men versus women.</li><li>Sex was an obligation they did ‘for’ their husbands; it wasn’t something they liked, enjoyed or even wanted to do.</li><li>What was wrong with me? Feeling ‘broken’ in our hetero relationships and in our marriages.</li><li>Working through the cultural ‘learnings’ and ‘traumas’ to heal our perceived brokenness.</li><li>NONE of us are ‘broken’. We are just deeply buried under layers and layers of cultural, societal, religious conditioning that needs to be undone; but NONE of us are broken.</li><li>Have experiences so that you can “collect the data” about yourself and get to know WHO you are!</li><li>‘Lesbian Bed Death’ is NOT exclusive to just lesbians - it occurs in ALL unhealthy relationships.</li><li>Get to know your own sex drive and sexual needs and be true to your needs.</li><li>Communicate! Communicate! Communicate! Not doing so in your relationships is like taking a tourniquet to your relationship and cutting off the blood supply.</li><li>“Fantasizing” is such a great way to get in touch with what you like.</li><li>Dispelling the Myth: Lifelong lesbians *may* not be better at sex than we are.   </li><li>Wanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider buying Robin a “virtual” coffee as a sign of your appreciation for all the time, love and energy she pours into our Community. Any and all donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!!  Simply go to:<a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass'> https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass</a></li></ul> ONE-on-ONE PRIVATE COACHING w/ROBIN DOUGLASSThere is nothing like the comforting effects of two late bloomers talking about the process and journey of coming out later in life together; especially when one of them is a “been there, done that” Coming Out Late in Life Coach. Robin is now offering private one-on-one coaching for men and women who are in need of some support, compassionate conversations, guidance and accountability during this confusing time in our lives. For more information about her coaching services reach out to Robin at: Comingoutlater@gmail.com. P.S. Robin will be offering small group coaching beginning January 2025.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;In this Part 2 episode of the Coming Out Late podcast, Robin continues her conversation with Samantha Fox, talking about sex and relationships as it pertains to our ever-growing community of newly-out, not-straight queer folx. &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;In this episode you will hear Robin and Samantha discuss . . . &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;A very big part of our coming out process IS awakening to our own sexual desires, our sex drive and defining our own sensuality.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;The taboo of self-pleasuring, masterbation and why no one talks about it.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Objectification: being the object of the male gaze.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Is our outlook upon men determined by WHEN you came out? Are lifelong lesbians LESS likely to be objectified by men? Are their relationships with men different than women who come out late?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;The different emotional conditioning for men versus women.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Sex was an obligation they did ‘for’ their husbands; it wasn’t something they liked, enjoyed or even wanted to do.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;What was wrong with me? Feeling ‘broken’ in our hetero relationships and in our marriages.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Working through the cultural ‘learnings’ and ‘traumas’ to heal our perceived brokenness.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;NONE of us are ‘broken’. We are just deeply buried under layers and layers of cultural, societal, religious conditioning that needs to be undone; but NONE of us are broken.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Have experiences so that you can “collect the data” about yourself and get to know WHO you are!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;‘Lesbian Bed Death’ is NOT exclusive to just lesbians - it occurs in ALL unhealthy relationships.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Get to know your own sex drive and sexual needs and be true to your needs.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Communicate! Communicate! Communicate! Not doing so in your relationships is like taking a tourniquet to your relationship and cutting off the blood supply.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;“Fantasizing” is such a great way to get in touch with what you like.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Dispelling the Myth: Lifelong lesbians *may* not be better at sex than we are.   &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Wanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider buying Robin a “virtual” coffee as a sign of your appreciation for all the time, love and energy she pours into our Community. Any and all donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!!  Simply go to:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass'&gt;&lt;b&gt; https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;ONE-on-ONE PRIVATE COACHING w/ROBIN DOUGLASS&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;There is nothing like the comforting effects of two late bloomers talking about the process and journey of coming out later in life together; especially when one of them is a “been there, done that” Coming Out Late in Life Coach. Robin is now offering private one-on-one coaching for men and women who are in need of some support, compassionate conversations, guidance and accountability during this confusing time in our lives. For more information about her coaching services reach out to Robin at: Comingoutlater@gmail.com.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;P.S. Robin will be offering small group coaching beginning January 2025. &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this Part 2 episode of the Coming Out Late podcast, Robin continues her conversation with Samantha Fox, talking about sex and relationships as it pertains to our ever-growing community of newly-out, not-straight queer folx. In this episode you will hear Robin and Samantha discuss . . . A very big part of our coming out process IS awakening to our own sexual desires, our sex drive and defining our own sensuality.The taboo of self-pleasuring, masterbation and why no one talks about...

Ep. #154: Talking Coming Out Late Sex & Relationships w/Samantha Fox, Part 2 (REPLAY)

Through narrative interviews, Robin Douglass shares real, raw &amp; relatable Coming Out Late stories as well as resources meant to support, inspire and educate you on your own coming out late journey. You can stop living someone else’s life, and start living your own, and know, that you are not alone!It’s better late than never, because it’s never too late!

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