Robin talks with Julia Ruiz Hoffman, founder of Bloomer’s Society, about her growing online community and how she is living her one wild and precious life. In this episode, you will learn… Details about the Bloomers Society and Robin and Julia met The beauty of connections both online and in person Julia’s coming out story and growing up the good girl How Julia ended her marriage and where they are now Life is not linear and there will be a lot of hiccups and bumps along the way The power of mak...
Feb 07, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 19
Robin shares a Late Bloomer’s coming out story that captures different stages of her confusion, acceptance, devastation, and guilt and how ultimately she just wants to be happy, along with the ones she loves. In this episode, you will learn… Growing up without realizing being gay is an option Acknowledging the heartbreak of first crushes Realizing the Haunting of Bly Manor is the first healthy lesbian relationship she’s witnessed I am super gay but it’s too late since I’ve been married for 30+ y...
Jan 31, 2022•34 min•Ep. 18
Robin shares a common challenge of finding the right time to embrace your truth and the importance of knowing you’re never alone in this journey! In this episode, you will learn… The problem of not wanting to put your children through a divorce Recognizing there is no perfect time to be true to yourself or to teach children that people change From delaying hurt and confusion to having people survive and thrive Don’t stay trapped or unhappy for anyone, especially your kids 10 Key Takeaways from t...
Jan 24, 2022•29 min•Ep. 17
Robin shares different responses of people reflecting on the past year and the power of embracing the changes you experience! In this episode, you will learn… Exciting updates about upcoming guests, Facebook group and Bloomer’s Society Finding the light at the end of the tunnel if you’re in the messy middle of coming out Reflecting on the most significant difference in your life from this time last year How Robin is changing her language to reflect her current journey of launching a small servic...
Jan 17, 2022•28 min•Ep. 16
Cosmos Kumar shares the power of embracing your truth, nurturing relationships and being okay with knowing the only constant in life is change. In this episode, you will learn… Cosmos’ background and why she calls herself a Universalist Nobody deserves to be in pain and nobody should be in a situation where they’re unhappy Why Cosmos loves synchronicity and following nature When Cosmos began to feel inklings about her identity and sexuality Advice for those coming out to themselves during the pa...
Jan 10, 2022•55 min•Ep. 15
Happy 2022! Robin dives into the New Year with encouragement to find your one word for the year and why it’s important to get clear on the life you want for yourself. In this episode, you will learn… Details about available support from Women Loving Women Group and Monthly Dinner Club Challenge to approach 2022 with a new way of thinking, feeling and doing Why Robin’s one word for the year is COURAGE Encouragement to determine your one word for 2022 Acknowledging codependency and ignoring red fl...
Jan 03, 2022•30 min•Ep. 14
Robin responds to comments, questions and topics from different social media outlets that address coming out late and 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 Freez...
Dec 27, 2021•45 min•Ep. 13
The holidays can be particularly challenging for those who’ve just come out. Robin shares how to handle difficult situations with care and the importance of keeping lines of communication with your children and/or family as open as possible. Robin also discusses why the New Year is a perfect time to prioritize self care! In this episode, you will learn… How to handle the holidays with your significant other or former significant other You don't have to spend an uncomfortable holiday unless there...
Dec 20, 2021•27 min•Ep. 12
Robin and Leanne share why it’s better late than never to come out and live the life you are meant to live with no blame, guilt or shame. Leanne also gives insight to how our brains process emotions and anxiety, and how we have the power to change our lives! In this episode, you will learn… What an neuro linguistic programming (NLP) practitioner does Change requires willingness and the right attitude for change. Understanding anxiety and 2 pathways to anxiety: cortex-based, thoughts vs. amygdala...
Dec 13, 2021•1 hr 9 min
Robin shares the story of her first queer wedding—she was the queer at the wedding. Her story also describes the awkwardness she faced of being the only gay couple at the wedding and how her girlfriend came to her rescue and made her feel comfortable, as well as some of the issues they faced during the event. In this episode, you will learn… We can survive and thrive doing difficult and scary things. Her relationship with her daughters after she came out about her sexuality Learning to let go of...
Dec 06, 2021•37 min•Ep. 10
Robin talks to Anne-Marie Zanza and her wife, Tonda McKay, about the impact of religion on people coming late out as gay and their journey of accepting and embracing their sexuality. In this episode, you will learn… Anne and Tonda’s backstory How isolation impacts your dating life The journey of accepting and embracing their sexuality Unpacking the patriarchy and understanding why certain things are just wrong Jesus’ teachings are far from what the church does Bridging the divide between the bin...
Nov 29, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 9
Robin talks to Cathy about helping women so that their lives can be changed and creating the cycle of wealth and success among women around the world. It's an inspiring conversation, so here's some inspiration from her! In this episode, you will learn… Cathy’s journey of becoming a financial planner Knowing about your likes and dislikes Making big changes in your life by leaving a toxic situation Creating a community that allows women to find their voices and strengths Midlife awakening helps yo...
Nov 22, 2021•37 min•Ep. 8
Today, Robin is sharing some of the topics that she and her support group - Women Loving Women - chat about weekly. The conversations are incredible, so she’s bringing some of that magic here to you! In this episode, you will learn… Some suggested dating sites that have worked well for the women in the support group. How tough it can be to use dating sites and apps. Some exciting new social mixers that are in the works! Thoughts on newly living together with your new girlfriend. What it’s like t...
Nov 15, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Robin shares details about her online support group “Women Loving Women”. She also dives into the powerful responses she received after posing the question “What do you wish you knew then that you’ve known now on your journey” to the women of the group. In this episode, you will learn… People don’t own each other—no one could or should tell you how to live your life. Women are selfless but are often made to feel selfish. You can take care of yourself—you can do hard things. Fear of the unknown i...
Nov 08, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Robin and Kari take a stroll down memory lane, sharing and retelling their stories of coming out later in life, as well as exploring the ‘opportunities’ that come with this journey. They discuss the ‘snow globe’ theory, facing our fears, naming and labeling ourselves, and learning from our break-ups, to name a few. In this episode, you will learn… Kari’s coming out story. “Three years ago I came out to me, and me only!” You are not alone. You are not the only one! Don’t be afraid of the unknown....
Nov 01, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 5
“Coming-Out-Late Grief: It’s Real” ‘Life' is full of uncertainty, discomfort and pain, as well as joy, peace and freedom. It is when we master the art of being comfortable with discomfort and uncertainty, that we have mastered the art of living life - not just surviving it. Why should our coming out late journey be any different? It is in the discomfort, the uncertainty and the grief in which our growth can occur and our souls may soar. Grief is not only an expected part of ‘life’, but it will a...
Oct 25, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 4
“You Are Not Alone: Q’s Read from FB” Your journey is just that - YOUR journey - no one else’s! IF you choose to ‘come out’, (and how and when), it is 1000% completely YOUR decision! Whether you’ve always known you are gay, or just now figuring out that you may be bi-sexual, pansexual, demisexual, lesbian, or embrace no label at all, that is your business. If you are questioning your sexuality, it is only your business to explore and figure out. And there’s no rush in figuring this out either - ...
Oct 18, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Some of us went a lifetime having ‘no clue’ we were attracted to women until much later in life. Others, on the other hand, always knew they ‘liked girls’, but stuffed it down, way down. Internal homophobia, deep-seeded homophobic denial, and compulsory-heteronormativity all played a huge role in delaying, and denying, our journey to discovering and embracing our true selves. One thing we late-bloomers know for sure is, if we were straight, we sure as heck wouldn’t be asking ourselves if we were...
Oct 11, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 2
How does one “follow the bread crumbs” to discover and/or confirm if they are gay or not? Great question! Married to a man for nearly 30-years, Robin had her “Aha!” moment literally on her 54th birthday. (No. That’s not a typo. She came out to herself at 54-years of age!) Robin takes you on her journey from those first vague and sporadic inner stirrings she felt about women to finally figuring out “what was wrong with her”. Robin shares with us how she cracked-her-case that had been plaguing her...
Oct 11, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 1
COMING OUT LATE PODCAST covers topics all-things coming out late, through intimate, small-panel discussions, one-on-one interviews with licensed therapists, and coming out late coaches; through family meetings; conversations with new, budding, late blooming couples, and finally, by fielding your personal questions in our Q&A portion of the podcast. No matter the format, COMING OUT LATE PODCAST covers a broad range of topics with great specificity. Some of the topics you can expect to hear di...
Oct 06, 2021•4 min
