Lesbian Chronicles: Coming Out Later in Life

Episode 153: The Friendship Balance

26 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We talk the massive news with Roe v. Wade, the new Disney/Pixar move, Lightyear and how to balance friendships and your relationship.Become a supporte...

Episode 152: The Inbetween Time

19 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What does separation even look like? Alli and Melisa reflect back on how everything unfolded leading up to their divorces. Become a supporter of this...

Episode 151: Melissa Lester from GROUP! (Part 2)

12 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Part 2 of our conversation with Melissa Lester, LCSW who created the Group that truly saved Melisa and Alli in their coming out process.Become a suppo...

Episode 150: Melissa Lester from GROUP! (Part 1)

05 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we welcome Melissa Lester, LCSW who created the Group that truly saved Melisa and Alli in their coming out process. Become a supporter of t...

Episode 149: Hurricane Ari (Part 2)

29 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ari shares more of her coming out story and how she learned to let go of labels and "just be." Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreak...

Episode 148: Hurricane Ari (Part 1)

22 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alli chats with her new friend Ari about how she came out later in life.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-c...

Episode 147: Hilliary's Story

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode mentions sexual abuse. Alli's neighbor Hilliary joins us this week to share her coming out story and how a traumatic in...

Episode 146: Sonia Leigh

07 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Music artist Sonia Leigh joins us this week to share her story about coming out in the 90s! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker....

Episode 145: God Gives Very Little S***s

01 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we're joined by Alexis aka The Queer Mom on TikTok. They are an Episcopal Priest with a Masters degree in Divinity. We discuss their take on...

Episode 144: Christine's Story: Part 2

17 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You're now part of the LGBTQ community -- but you feel like the new kid in class. Christine shares what it's like to be old, but new at the same time....

Episode 143: Christine's Story: Part 1

10 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our friend Christine shares her coming out story -- and the post-divorce pressure to prove coming out was worth it. Become a supporter of this podcas...

Episode 142: More Peaches (and avocados)

03 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week -- we do the impossible and dive into a how-to on eating peaches (and avocados, apparently) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www...

Episode 141: Eat More Peaches

27 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're back! And we're talking initiating sexy time after a listener shared her struggles with putting the moves on her partner. Become a supporter of...

Episode 140: Say Gay!

13 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we discuss the insane legislation proposed in the US about sexuality in schools -- and how not hearing the word "gay" growing up influenced ...

Episode 139: The Heartbreak of Divorce

06 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Conflicting feelings come up in divorce -- you know you're gay... but also heartbroken over leaving your husband. Melisa and Alli talk about how these...

Episode 138: Don't Be a Rubik's Cube

27 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do you know if you're truly attracted to someone? This week we talk about attraction and how dating men now has some questioning their own instinc...

Episode 137: Dr. Jaime: A Commitment to Yourself

20 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jaime Blandino is back, dropping more wisdom!! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out...

Episode 136: Marina's Story Part 2

13 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Marina's back! This week we talk about her relationship with her mother -- who hasn't been accepting of her sexuality. Become a supporter of this pod...

Episode 135: Marina's Story Part 1

06 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we chat with Marina who was born and raised in Ukraine/Russia and moved to the US as a teenager. She shares how she went from being "boy cr...

Episode 134: Blending Families

30 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alli and Melisa share their experiences in blending families in new relationships -- from Melisa's trip to Disney with her ex to Alli's love for her p...

Episode 133: Meet Mia

23 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mia shares her story of coming out 10 years ago and how things have evolved since then.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/po...

Episode 132: Coming Out at 60

07 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Laura shares her story of coming out at 60-years-old and how she’s helping others through her TikTok videos where she has nearly 45k followers!Becom...

Episode 131: Coming Out Colton

23 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we chat about the Netflix series, “Coming Out Colton” and how other people’s opinions and a religious upbringing can hold you back fro...

Episode 130: Weight of Religion with our Catholic Deacon

16 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alli’s future father-in-law who is also a Deacon in the Catholic Church speaks about his experience having two gay daughters and his take on accepta...

Episode 129: Meet Your New..???

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Melisa is back! She catches everyone up on what’s new in her life, including an impromptu vacation on the Melissa Etheridge Cruise!Become a supporte...

Episode 128: Laws of Attraction

28 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jaime Blandino and Alyssa are back with Alli this week to talk about sexual attraction vs romantic attractionBecome a supporter of this podcast: h...

Episode 127: The Wisdom in Stillness

22 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Special guests this week… Dr. Jaime and Alyssa join the conversation about how people have found their true selves because of the pandemicBecome a s...

Episode 126: Meghan’s Story

14 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Meghan divorced her husband and dated women.  She went back to her husband before meeting her partner and beginning an authentic journey as a gay wom...

Episode 125: Tonishia’s Story

08 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Listener Tonishia shares her story about how she moved from dating men to women… and the struggle to put a label on herself.Become a supporter of th...

Episode 124: Sex Anxiety

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Rachel from our Sleepless in Seattle episode joins us again… this time to talk about all the anxiety that comes with intimacyBecome a supporter of t...

Episode 123: Part 2: How Did You Meet

24 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We share more listener stories of how they met their person and share some ideas about how to navigate dating apps.Become a supporter of this podcast:...

Episode 122: How Did You Meet?

17 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we share stories of how some of our listeners met their significant other!!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podc...

Episode 121: From the Drafts

11 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week is an episode we recorded in August 2020 but never published. So enjoy this little bit of randomness with Melisa and Alli.Become a supporter...

Episode 120: Double Lives

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When you’re in that odd in between of being out… but not to everyone.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-...

Episode 119: FOLLOW UP: Gay But Still Married

30 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We catch up with Jocelyn who we spoke with last year about her plans to stay married. Things have changed.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://...

Episode 118: It Feels Like The First Time Part 2

19 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A continuation of Melisa and Alli’s conversation from last weekBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicl...

Episode 117: It Feels Like The First Time

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alli and Melisa talk about a lot of things… like why do the lights have to be on during sexy time???Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www....

Episode 116: Unattached with K.Deer

05 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Another listener who wasn’t married but came out later, our friend Kristine Deer (founder of K.Deer fitness apparel). She shares her coming out expe...

Episode 115: Sleepless in Seattle

29 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A highly requested topic… what is it like to come out having not been married? We chat with Rachel from Seattle about her shift from dating men to d...

Episode 114:Talk Soup

25 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You know you’re getting older when soup is exciting… Alli and Melisa talk about sobriety and how alcohol impacts other parts of your life.Become a...

Episode 113: Blending Families

15 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alli and her partner Maria talk about how they’ve blended their families.. and the difficult parts of navigating life with four kids.Become a suppor...

Episode 112: The Best and Worst Part of Coming Out

08 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we share what we’ve found to be the best and worst parts of coming out. And we hear from a few listeners about their own experiences.Becom...

Episode 111: Late to Lesbian

01 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We FINALLY chat with the woman behind the Late to Lesbian Instagram account!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbi...

Episode 110: Beep Beep! Who Got The Keys to The Jeep?

26 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, a chat about internalized homophobia and how it holds us back in life.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/...

Episode 109: Dating Someone Who’s Married

18 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we tackle what it’s like to date someone who is married and not sure how to proceed.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreak...

Episode 108: The Ever Evolving Sherri

11 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sherri’s back! This time we talk about how we are always changing and evolving as humans and learning who we truly are!Become a supporter of this po...

Episode 107: QWN of Atlanta

06 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we sit down with Laura, the creator of Queer Women’s Network of Atlanta. She shares how she got the group started and The LO., an app she’...

Episode 106: It's Ok to Stay

28 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we give space to those who stay in their marriage -- because it's ok to stay if that's where your life is at right now. Become a supporter ...

Episode 105: Get Out The Map… So I Can Find That GSpot

20 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We gotta give it to you like you’ve asked… more sex centric episodes!! We talk straight sex and how it sometimes misses the mark. Along with a liv...

Episode 104: Pride Month History Lesson

14 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Pride Month and as newly out members of the LGBTQ community, want to educate ourselves and our listeners. Historian Cassandre helps us do that!...

Episode 103: If You Build It They Will Come

08 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we talk about how a group of our listeners are coming together to build community through the Bloomers Society.Become a supporter of this po...

Episode 102: Check Your Vibe

30 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we discuss how to keep your friendships from crossing over into relationship territory.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.sprea...

Episode 101: “Live” from Piedmont Park

23 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We celebrated Episode 101 with a meetup in Piedmont Park! We had a blast meeting everyone and hearing some amazing stories! Feeling the love for sure!...

Episode 100: Sherri’s Story Part 3

16 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We wrap up the wild ride that is Sherri’s life!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-la...

Episode 99: Sherri’s Story Part Two

10 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We can’t get enough of Sherri’s story... this week she talks about gender identity and the start of a very intense relationship.Become a supporter...

Episode 98: Sherri’s Story: Two Marriages and A Cult

04 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Buckle up! Because Sherri’s coming out journey is a wild one! This is Part One of Three so get ready!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www...

Episode 97: What If You’re Wrong

25 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What if you’re wrong about your sexuality? But... what if you’re right?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbia...

Episode 96: Meg the Catalyst

18 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ok, so the title makes it sound sinister but Meg is the absolute sweetest. She shares what it is like to be the “catalyst.”Become a supporter of t...

Episode 95: That Catholic Guilt Tho

13 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alli shares how her Catholic upbringing impacted her life and coming out.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-...

Episode 94: The Hard Lessons Make Us Who We Are Today

04 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss the hard lessons we’ve learned. And why we wouldn’t change our past.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcas...

Episode 93: Whitney’s Coming Out Story

30 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Whitney identified as bisexual at an early age... heterosexual norms drove her to two marriages to men. Now she identifies as a lesbian, is co-parenti...

Episode 92: Lower Your Expectations, Not Your Standards

21 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we talk dating and how to not get too excited about your dating prospects before you meet in person.Become a supporter of this podcast: http...

Episode 91: Dr. Jaime on Attachment Styles

14 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jaime talks attachment styles and how your past relationships play a role.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/les...

Episode 90: Dr. Jaime on Your Inner Child

07 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jaime Blandino talks about how your childhood impacts your actions and feelings in adulthood.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.sprea...

Episode 89: Get Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable

28 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Coming out means uncomfortable conversations. Learn how to get comfortable with being uncomfortable. It’s temporary.Become a supporter of this podca...

Episode 88: Bisexuality Defined

21 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Admittedly, we are experts on nothing, so this week we bring on a guest who is bisexual... she shares what that means for her and how the bisexual lab...

Episode 87: But I’m Bisexual

14 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we discuss what to do if you’re discovering your sexuality later in life but you’re bisexualBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://...

Episode 86: Getting to Knoooow You

07 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You may have noticed an additional voice on the podcast in recent months. It’s Alyssa, our very own audio producer and “gold star lesbian.” This...

Episode 85: When Your Husband Sucks

31 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we chat with Rosie.. an Australian listener who’s coming out and divorce was anything but easy.Become a supporter of this podcast: https:...

Episode 84: The Power Shift

24 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Melisa, Alli and Alyssa talk about how the power dynamic can change in your catalyst relationship as you begin to feel more comfortable wit...

Episode Re-Boot: Dr. Jaime on Cheating and Love Bombing

18 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Here’s an episode from November 2019 that we love... Dr. Jaime Blandino gives insight on cheating and love bombing. And also, why being with a woman...

Episode 83: Stephanie Gray: The Love Coach

10 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we welcome Stephanie Gray, The Love Coach. Stephanie is a former international professional basketball player turned author, speaker and lov...

Episode 82: Christmas isn’t Christmas

03 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alli and Melisa talk about how they spent their Christmas... and what a bummer it was.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/pod...

Episode 81: Dr. Rachel: Culture of Consent

27 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we chat with Dr. Rachel Anne Kieran, Psy.D. on consent, polyamory and relationships.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker...

Episode 80: Molly Wizenberg and The Fixed Stars

20 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Author Molly Wizenberg joins the show and shares how her own life experiences shaped her book, “The Fixed Stars.”Become a supporter of this podcas...

Episode 79: Mom Guilt

13 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There is so much mom guilt surrounding divorcing and coming out. This week we talk about how we’ve coped with that aspect of our lives.Become a supp...

Episode 78: This One’s For The Hubs

06 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we talk with Mark who is in the midst of coping with his wife coming out and discuss how they’re moving forward in this process.Become a s...

Episode 77: Let’s Go to The Movies (and not have sex with your brother)

29 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we chat about our Thanksgiving holidays and movies we’ve seen recently (including “Happiest Season”). And apparently sex with your hus...

Episode 76: Dr Jaime: Finding Your True North

22 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We are joined by Dr. Jaime Blandino to talk about gaslighting, finding your true north and how to handle the holidays with family.Become a supporter o...

Episode 75: Flip It and Reverse It

15 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alli, Melisa and Alyssa chat with Lisa, who’s longtime partner passed away... but she’s now found new love with a man. We explore how preferences ...

Episode 74: Show Me Your Oh Face

08 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we talk about sex. Do we really have to say anything more?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chron...

Episode 73: Gay But Still Married

02 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we talk with Jocelyn... a listener who recently discovered her sexuality but is staying married to her husband.Become a supporter of this po...

Episode 72: Your Intentions of Coming Out

25 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we talk about what expectations we initially had in coming out to our husbands.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/...

Episode 71: The Big D (And not the good one...)

18 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Melisa and Alli talk with Catrina, a divorce attorney in Michigan. She shares her insight on the divorce process, child custody and alimony. And fun f...

Episode 70: I’m Coming Out! I Want the World to Know!

11 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We’re a bit all over the place this week.. but we talk about National Coming Out Day and get to know Alyssa better!Become a supporter of this podcas...

Episode 69: Dating Tips: "She Hasn't Even Sent Me a Full Body Shot Yet..."

04 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Melisa and Alli dive deep into the world of dating apps and how people can improve their profiles. Also, how do you human during a first date? We shar...

Episode 68: My So-Called Past Life

27 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we discuss how we refer to our "past life" and how it doesn't feel right to say we were "in the closet." Also, we talk about the clitoris be...

Episode 67: Financial Repercussions of Divorce

21 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Melisa and Alli talk the cost of divorce.. and how it’s a “luxury” some can’t afford to do. (And how that’s total bs)Become a supporter of t...

Episode 66: Sow Those Wild Oats

14 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Melisa and Alli talk about sowing your wild oats as a newly out person -- and how that looks later in life. Become a supporter of this podcast: https...

Episode 65: Crocs, Chacos and Cargo Shorts

06 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alli and Melisa discuss how the type of women they're attracted to (and their own style) has evolved... Also, how people put out "lifeboats" in relati...

Episode 64: Mind the Age Gap

30 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alli and Melisa talk about what it's like when your significant other has children. And dating when there's an age gap. Become a supporter of this po...

Episode 63: Are You Happier?

23 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alli and Melisa have turned their lives upside down to live their truth... Now they answer one of the top questions they hear from people --- are you ...

Episode 62: The Hot Seat

16 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is just for fun... Alli and Melisa are joined by some friends to answer questions in “The Hot Seat!”Become a supporter of this p...

Episode 61: This Ain’t No Fairy Tale

09 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Melisa and Alli talk about the hardships of dating and trying to meet “the one.”Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podca...

Episode 60: Dr. Jaime Talks Mental Health

02 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jaime Blandino talks mental healthBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life...

Episode 59: Hey PEOPLE!

26 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alli and Melisa respond to a listener email and address ways to improve ourselves 😁Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/pod...

Episode 58: Rewriting Your Future

19 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Melisa and Alli talk about how to start over and move forward with your new life after leaving your marriage.Become a supporter of this podcast: https...

Episode 57: Midlife Awakening

12 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Melisa and Alli read listener emails/questions... and talk about how lucky we are to have this “midlife awakening.” Wake me up!!Become a supporter...

Bonus Pride Episode: LGBTQ+ Roundtable

30 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Lesbian Chronicles was recently asked to join a roundtable discussion with a few other LGBTQ+ podcasters. We chatted with MinoriTea Report, Tranna...

Episode 56: The Long Haul U-Haul

28 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alli and Melisa chat with our friend Kelly who has been with her partner for almost 11 years! AwwwBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spre...