Big Gay Overalls - Stories of Love, Identity and Pride
Episodes
BGO E37 - After Coming Out: The Messy, Honest Middle
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to The Big Gay Overalls Podcast — it’s been a minute. Like… since June. Life’s been lifing: caregiving for my mum, navigating gri...
BGO E36 - No More Hiding: Wendy Cole on Coming Out at 67 and Finally Living Free
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger warning: This episode includes mention of suicidal ideation and mental health struggles. Please listen with care.What does it take to finally ...
BGO E35 - Before & After: When You’ve Built a Life Around Being Who You’re Not
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a bit of a deep dive, and a long overdue one. I’ve been sitting in a space of reflection lately, trying to make sense of the before ...
BGO E34 - Joy, Grief, and the Space In Between
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been a minute, but I’m back—and today’s episode is the realest I’ve ever recorded. It’s our wedding anniversary, and while I’m swim...
BGO E33 - Learning to Relationship
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I'm diving into something that’s been sitting heavy and beautiful in my heart: what it really means to learn to relationship, not just ro...
BGO E32 -Am I Doing Gay Wrong?
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I dive into the messy, confusing, and sometimes hilarious reality of figuring out what it even means to be queer when you come out la...
BGO E31 - Returning to the Past
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cyclone Alfred may have brought wind and rain, but it also delivered a powerful moment of reflection. In this episode, I share what it was like stayin...
BGO E30 - Love Makes Us Brave
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fear kept me stuck for years. Love pushed me forward. In this episode of Big Gay Overalls Podcast, I’m talking about something that’s been rollin...
BGO E29 - Denise Warner: Podcasting Before It Was Cool, Coming Out Before It Felt Possible
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Before podcasts were even a thing, Denise Warner was out here making waves in LGBTQ+ media. From the legendary Lesbian Lounge to The Rainbow Remix, De...
BGO E28 - From Secret Songs to Loud & Proud: J.D. Danner’s Journey to Authenticity
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when life, love, and music collide in the most unexpected ways? In this episode ofBig Gay Overalls, I sit down with J.D. Danner, musicia...
BGO E27 - Boundaries, Family, and Choosing Yourself – with My Wife, Sharon!
02 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You asked for it, and I’m delivering, the long-awaited return of my amazing wife, Sharon, to The Big Gay Overalls Podcast! This time, we’re diving...
BGO E26 - Earning Love vs. Accepting It: Breaking Free from Conditional Love
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when love has always felt like something you had to earn? In this raw and honest episode of Big Gay Overalls, I dive into the lifelong st...
BGO E25 - Navigating Loss and Finding Grace
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this milestone 25th episode of the Big Gay Overalls podcast, I’m getting personal about grief, growth, and letting go. This week, I’ve been ref...
BGO E24 - Reclaiming the Words That Hurt: From Shame to Self Acceptance
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt and raw episode of Big Gay Overalls, I dive deep into the complicated relationship I’ve had with words like “lesbian,” “dyke...
BGO E23 - Strong, Proud, and Unstoppable: Owning Your Identity with Izzy Wagner
03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Season 2 kicks off with a powerhouse guest—fitness professional and LGBTQ advocate Izzy Wagner! 🌈💪 In this episode, we dig into Izzy's journe...
BGO E22 - Rewriting Your Narrative: Owning Your Authentic Story
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel like you’re living someone else’s story? I know I did for most of my life. In this episode, I’m opening up about how I broke free from...
BGO E21 - From Quiet Suffocation to Bold Authenticity: The Hidden Cost of Hiding Yourself
30 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode of The Big Gay Overalls Podcast, Lisa gets real about the unspoken cost of living inauthentically. Drawing from her own journ...
BGO E20 - Getting Real: My Journey to Living Authentically and Why It’s So Worth It
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Big Gay Overalls, I’m diving into something close to my heart—authenticity. For years, I lived a life that looked great on the ...
BGO E19 - In the Hot Seat with My Wife Sharon: Big Gay Overalls Q&A
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Big Gay Overalls Podcast, it’s a long-awaited, behind-the-scenes Q&A featuring my wife, Sharon! Join us for an honest, heartfel...
BGO E18 - Finding Strength and Allyship Amid Political Chaos: A Global LGBTQI+ Support Call with Denise from Rainbow Remix
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt episode I sit down with Denise from Rainbow Remix to unpack the complex emotions and fears surrounding recent political turmoil in t...
BGO E17 - Navigating Friendships After Coming Out Later in Life: Embracing Change & Authenticity
09 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Big Gay Overalls Podcast, I dive into the complex journey of navigating friendships after coming out later in life. I share my ...
BGO E16 - Navigating Coming Out and Building Community: A Conversation with Angela Briones from The Gay Podcast For Everyone
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I’m thrilled to welcome Angela Briones, the remarkable host of The Gay Podcast For Everyone. We dive into everything from the importance of embracin...
BGO E15 - Periods, Pride, and Everything in Between: A Conversation About Shame, Identity, and Owning Your Journey
26 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt episode of the Big Gay Overalls Podcast, I am joined by my wife, Sharon, for a candid discussion about our personal experiences with...
BGO E14 - Life In The Closet
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Big Gay Overalls Podcast! In this episode, I’m sharing a deeply personal story about what it was like living in the closet for 1...
BGO E13 - Jen Vertanen - Living Authentically: Embracing the Journey from the Closet to Freedom
12 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Big Gay Overalls Podcast, I am joined by the inspiring Jen Vertanen, a coach, podcaster, and powerhouse advocate for living your be...
BGO E12 - The Power of Self-Love as a Late In Life Lesbian
06 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Big Gay Overalls Podcast, I take a deep dive into the concept of self-love and what it really means—especially for those of us co...
BGO E11 - Strength, Self-Discovery, and Pride: Jess Estrada’s Journey
28 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🌈🎙️ Welcome to the Big Gay Overalls Podcast! 🎙️🌈 In this episode, we’re thrilled to have Jess Estrada an inspiring CrossFit Coach/Af...
BGO E10 - Acceptance
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today I talk through the pursuit of Acceptance, both of myself, others and situations. Connect with me Embracing My Big Gay Overalls Community http...
BGO E09 - Jillian Abby - Perfectly Queer
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I am so excited to have Jillian Abby as my guest this week. She is the author of Perfectly Queer, Speaker, Podcaster & Writer. We have an amaz...
BGO E08 - Connection
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week I dig into our need for connection on this wild, crazy journey we are all on. It can be confusing to find a space where you can unpack you...
BGO E07 - Divorce
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week I have an exciting announcement about our new Skool group - Embracing My Big Gay Overalls. I've been asked about creating a space for ...
BGO E06 - Afraid
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week I dig into things I have realised I am still afraid of on this journey.
BGO E05 - Meet My Wife
17 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week I am excited to introduce my amazing wife Sharon to talk through her journey as coming out late in life and the foundations of our relations...
BGO E04 - Labels
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week I talk about all the labels that are attached to being LGBTQI+ either by ourselves or others. And are they really neccessary? All prompted b...
BGO E03 - The First
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Well we all had to start somewhere and this is part of my story I have rarely spoken about. My first female relationship. This contiues my quest to fi...
BGO E02 - I'm Not Broken
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My journey through to owning my identity and beginning to believe I am in fact not broken
BGO E01 - Hello World
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first episode of my new podcast. let me introduce myself and what I intend this podcast & journey to be about. Thanks for coming al...