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Content Warning - This episode contains details of substance abuse and addiction.  Listener discretion is advised.  If you're feeling overwhelmed or triggered, try visiting https://mindyourmind.ca Lindsey grew up in a devoutly Mormon family and always felt a little different, but she wasn't able to pin point why.  It wasn't until she had a revelation in a Starbucks parking lot where everything changed and there was no going back to how things used to be.  Now, Lindsey is happily married, sober and fully living her truth.   If you'd like to support the show and gain access to even more content for $3/month, visit patreon.com/outpodcast OUT Instagram: @out_podcast  

Nancy's love for her late brother, Bobby and her youngest of four kids, Jett inspired her to write an LGBTQ+ children's book.  Sparky’s Big News is a beautiful story of a mother’s whole-hearted acceptance of her child.   Available on Amazon here   If you'd like to support the show and gain access to even more content for $3/month, visit patreon.com/outpodcast OUT Instagram: @out_podcast 

Content Warning - This episode contains depictions of a suicide.  Listener discretion is advised.  If you're feeling overwhelmed or triggered, try visiting https://mindyourmind.ca    From a young age, Tristan knew he was different from other kids in his group when he started crushing on Billy and JTT.  Coming out to the most important person in his life, his mom, was complicated to say the least, but she is now one of his biggest supporters.   After experiencing a deeply tragic loss, Tristan found his calling with inspiration from the late Gord Downie.     If you'd like to support the show and gain access to even more content for $3/month, visit patreon.com/outpodcast OUT instagram: @out_podcast

Cam shares his sibling perspective as an ally of the LGBTQ+ community.  He's also a huge supporter of OUT podcast and happens to be the big brother of our host, Kat.     If you'd like to support the show and gain access to even more content for $3/month, visit patreon.com/outpodcast OUT Instagram: @out_podcast 

Courtney and Sabrina are an out and proud married couple, raising beautiful triplets in Southern California.  Inspired by their own experience, they're now advocating for the rights of LGBTQ+ parents who currently face challenges in the court system.     If you'd like to support the show and gain access to even more content for $3/month, visit patreon.com/outpodcast OUT Instagram: @out_podcast

Checking out a t-shirt stand at a Glee live show is when Tina first realized she's gay.  Moving around the United States has offered her some amazing experiences, including finding a pocket of allies and members of the LGBTQ+ community in a very conservative area.  Tina's love for romantic comedies and stories by Virginia Woolf inspired her to write a trilogy that she personally can relate to.   If you'd like to support the show and gain access to even more content for $3/month, visit patreon.com/outpodcast OUT Instagram: @out_podcast  

Content Warning - This episode contains details of sexual violence and self harm.  Listener discretion is advised.  Please reach out to supports if you're feeling overwhelmed or triggered.  If you're not sure where to start, try visiting https://mindyourmind.ca   From a very young age, Becky has dealt with challenges and setbacks.  Also dealing with some deep trauma wounds, she always had the courage and motivation to keep pursuing her hopes and dreams.  Becky is now living the happiest life with her new partner and raising her two daughters, finally experiencing a sense of freedom and pure joy.   If you'd like to support the show and gain access to even more content for $3/month, visit patreon.com/outpodcast OUT Instagram: @out_podcast

Jayme found the most ideal situation for coming out to her dad, which also included a well played practical joke on her girlfriend at the time.  The love and admiration Jayme has for her grandpa is a big part of her journey in coming out and life in general.  She is now smashing stereotypes and breaking down barriers for women in the skilled trades, automotive and motorsports industries.   If you'd like to support the show and gain access to even more content for $3/month, visit patreon.com/outpodcast OUT Instagram: @out_podcast

Vanessa hid her sexuality for a long time not realizing that it was possible to come out and still keep the most important people in her life.  After renouncing her sexuality to God, Vanessa met the love of her life and everything changed.   If you'd like to support the show and gain access to even more content for $3/month, visit patreon.com/outpodcast OUT Instagram: @out_podcast

Tracey-Lee Johnson and Tracey-Lee February had very different experiences coming out to their families.  Now, they're engaged to be married, navigating life as a couple with the same first name and share a love for the money filled, briefcase style game show.     If you'd like to support the show and gain access to even more content for $3/month, visit patreon.com/outpodcast OUT Instagram: @out_podcast

Julia's first inkling that she wasn't straight happened when she was a kid, watching Titanic and realizing that she was on team Kate instead of team Leo.  Navigating through her truth was challenging, but now so many aspects of Julia's life have really opened up.   If you'd like to support the show and gain access to even more content for $3/month, visit patreon.com/outpodcast OUT Instagram: @out_podcast

Chelsea and Erica are both out and proud, happily married and raising their adorable toddler, Bex.  With Erica serving in the US military, they moved from Minnesota to Florida which is taking some getting used to.   If you'd like to support the show and gain access to even more content for $3/month, visit patreon.com/outpodcast OUT Instagram: @out_podcast

After Carling's traumatic marriage ended, she was ready for a new chapter and found her own L Word.   If you'd like to support the show and gain access to even more content for $3/month, visit patreon.com/outpodcast OUT Instagram: @out_podcast

Jada and Chatham met overseas in the military.  Snacks and orange juice were limited while on active duty, so Chatham knew how to get close to Jada.  They've been inseparable ever since.   If you'd like to support the show and gain access to even more content for $3/month, visit patreon.com/outpodcast OUT Instagram: @out_podcast

MyLin and Lindsay both experienced challenging hurdles in their coming out stories.  The priority now is protecting their family from toxicity, upholding respect as a value and maintaining healthy boundaries wherever necessary.     If you'd like to support the show and gain access to even more content for $3/month, visit patreon.com/outpodcast OUT Instagram: @out_podcast