Lesbian Chronicles is a podcast for people who’ve realized their true sexual identity later in life. Alli and Melisa share their own experiences of leaving their heterosexual marriages to be their true selves in an effort to help others find their own way and feel a little less alone in the process. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support.
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This podcast is my open diary — where I speak from my soul about motherhood, queerness, purpose, burnout, breakthroughs, balancing ancestral healing with building a legacy, and what it means to lead with love in a world that expects you to grind. So if you’ve ever hidden in the bathroom just to breathe, whispered affirmations between meetings, or saged your laptop before a launch... If you’re a high-achieving Black mom entrepreneur who’s tired of doing the most while feeling the least seen, ...
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Episode 304: Meet Chelsea and Kady: Into The Woods
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47:56Chelsea and Kady share their story of how grief brought them together after they both lost siblings. And how Chelsea didn't realize her sexuality until meeting Kady (despite showers with her friends! lol lol) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support.…
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The Fight for My Dad's Dignity - MiniSeries Part2
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11:10💔 Episode Summary: In this powerful second installment, Jasmine shares the gut-wrenching truth of what it took to ensure her father didn't die alone. From sibling betrayal and elder neglect to an emergency courtroom showdown, this episode reveals the sacred and painful moments of fighting for dignity at the end of a loved one's life. This is a raw …
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My Dad Was Abandoned - MiniSeries Part 1
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12:36🖋 Episode Summary: In this raw and deeply personal episode, Jasmine shares the painful story of discovering her father had been abandoned in a memory care facility without essentials, dignity, or explanation. What unfolds is not just a caregiving journey—but a reckoning with childhood trauma, family betrayal, and the unspoken weight of legacy. Thro…
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Is JoJo Siwa done with the wlw life? Alli and Melisa chat about sexual fluidity and how sexuality can shift and evole over time Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support.Par Lesbian Chronicles
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Episode 302: Levels of a Relationship
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44:29Alli and Melisa discuss dating expert Matthew Hussey's theory on the levels of a relationship. Also, how to have those hard, "defining the relationship" conversations -- and finding your power when you don't get the answer you're hoping for. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-…
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Episode 301: Meet Brooke Eden!
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38:24Country music singer Brooke Eden shares how she went from never wanting to get married -- to ready to U-Haul with her now wife -- and how her career has grown since coming out. Fun fact about Brooke: Trisha Yearwood officiated her wedding and Garth Brooks sang during the ceremony! Click here to learn more about Brooke's music and tour info! Become …
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Episode 300: Meet Alexi Melvin
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43:58Alexi Melvin joins the Lesbian Chronicles for our 300th episode!!! Alexi shares how her affinity for Gillian Anderson (aka FBI Special Agent Scully) led to her TikTok and Instagram following -- and what it's like dating in NYC! Follow Alexi on Instagram and on TikTok Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chron…
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Episode Title: I Love My Mom Length: ~15 minutes Air Date: May 12, 2025 Host: Jasmine Peters | @guidedbyjasmine Podcast: The Chronicles of a Black Lesbian Mompreneur: Healing Like A Motha ----- Episode Summary: In this deeply personal Mother's Day episode, Jasmine shares what it means to grieve the absence of a mother who is still living. Through a…
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Episode 299: The Firefly Study
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40:28Mallory Hanfling, MSW, LCSW, and PhD Student of Human Sexuality joins the show to share her "firefly" journey and the study she's currently working on involving late in life lesbians! Courage to Grow Counseling Firefly Study Follow Mallory on Instagram Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-ou…
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Why I am HerePar Guided by Jasmine
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Alli and Melisa talk internalized homophobia and the ways it still shows up for us today. And how we were definitely the elephants in the room at a predominantly hetero event. (Note: In this episode Melisa says gay marriage was legalized on a federal level in 2016... it was actually legalized in 2015.) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://ww…
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Melisa and Alli discuss the importance of shedding your past pain to allow yourself to be open to new relationships. We also share quotes about heartbreak and moving on from writer and relationship coach, Jillian Turecki. For more information on Jillian Turecki, click here! Also mentioned in this episode, Yung Pueblo's new book How to Love Better a…
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Episode 296: Meet Sexual Health Journalist Bianca Alba, MPH: "Decant your lube"
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47:45New York Times "Wirecutter" sexual health journalist Bianca Alba, MPH joins the show to talk sexual positivity, feeling safe in your body and topics like lube recommendations and how to get confident in your own body before being intimate (ahem, masterbating) Trust us, you definitely want to listen to this episode! Check Out Bianca's Website! New Y…
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Our friend Robin shares her take on kissing techniques -- her story of coming into her own as a mother of three, and her life now co-parenting/"nesting" with her ex-husband. Check out Lesbian Chronicles Merch! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support.…
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Anna shares her coming out journey, her feelings around imposter syndrome as a newly out queer person and the life-changing news she got shortly after coming out. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support.Par Lesbian Chronicles
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Episode 293: Shifting From Lust to Love
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42:06Alli and Melisa discuss how to handle things when your relationship starts to get a little boring and how to push through from the lust phase to long-term love. We also put a few friends in the Hot Seat to share their celebrity crushes and a lil peak into their ultimate fantasies! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast…
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Episode 292: Hush The Noise
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28:12If you were the main character in the movie of your life, what would the audience be screaming at you to do? Melisa and Alli share how they think the audience would react to moments in their lives -- and how to hush the noise of people whose opinions really don't matter. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-c…
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Episode 291: The Optimism of a Baby Bird
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31:38Melisa and Alli discuss how some people have the optimism of a baby bird -- and address if there is a "mean girl" mentality from lesbians towards bisexuals. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support.Par Lesbian Chronicles
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Episode 290: Living In Your Marriage
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43:16Alli and Melisa reflect back on what life was like during the transistion of knowing they were gay and figuring out what to do about their marriages. Also, how to cope with "PTSD" from past relationships. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support.…
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Episode 289: The Wonder That Is Loretta Bush/Introducing Your Person to Your Kids
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52:22Alli and Melisa cover a wide variety of topics this week... -Melisa's co-parenting trip to Colorado -The internet's infatuation with Loretta Bush (the FBI agent from Netflix's Gabby Petito doc) -When/how to introduce your partner to your kids -How life feels so insecure when you're early on in your coming out journey -Late in life coming out suppor…
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How do you pursue someone you're interested in? Do you slide into their DMs? Or send a hot pic right out the gate? Melisa and Alli explore this topic -- and their own success (ahem, failures) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support.…
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Episode 287: Long Distance Dating
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37:55Melisa and Meredith are in the hot seat to talk the reality of dating long distace -- with Melisa in Atlanta and Meredith in Austin. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support.Par Lesbian Chronicles
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Episode 286: Age Gaps in Relationships
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42:21Alli and Melisa discuss age gaps in romantic relationships and what factors to consider when it comes to moving forward with an age gap relationship. Also, what happens to a friend group when a couple within the group breaks up? The percieved feeling of "keeping your friendships" in tact while also losing your friend/ex all within the confines of a…
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Episode 285: Time is Currency
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57:43Alli and Melisa discuss questions you should ask yourself about your relationship... If someone said, "You're just like your partner," would that feel like a compliment? Are you truly fulfilled by this relationship or just less lonely? Can you unapologetically be yourself? Are you in love with who they are right now? Or the potential of who they co…
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Episode 284: Meet Kayla/ Finca to Filter
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51:07Kayla Bellman, Owner and Founder of Finca to Filter, joins the podcast to share her coming out story and how she started her very own coffee shop in Atlanta. Finca to Filter Website Finca to Filter Instagram Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support.…
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Episode 283: Meet Julie Birke
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46:00Actress and comedian Julie Birke joins the show to share her Loves, Lies, Lesbians story from TikTok. Buckle up for gaslighting, breadcrumbing and a random bath in the midst of a breakup! Julie Birke TikTok Julie Birke Instagram Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514…
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Episode 282: 32 Flavors (of FUN)
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38:53Vanilla ice cream is fine... but what if you never tried anything else? Alli and Melisa dive into the misconception that it's a prerequiste to be repulsed by men to consider yourself a lesbian. We also bust the myth about a woman's "scent." Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-l…
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Episode 281: Meet Kristin "Throw a Boulder in Your Pond"
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51:48Kristin shares her coming out story that includes undoing deep religious trauma, internalized homophobia and how she's keeping a positive relationship with her ex-husband. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support.…
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Episode 280: Don't Feed the Big Bad Wolf
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42:36Alli and Melisa address the Native American parable, the Tale of Two Wolves and how that weaves into life today. Feed the good wolf! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support.Par Lesbian Chronicles
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Episode 278: Holiday Mental Prep
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35:54The holidays are a tough time... and they haven't gotten any easier for us over the years. Alli and Melisa talk about how to prepare for the hard moments during the holidays -- and how to compromise with ex-husband and/or your partner on time spent with family. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-…
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Episode 277: Meet Meredith/Baby Gays ATX
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48:05"You can't be the cause and the cure." Meredith (Baby Gays ATX) joins the show again to talk about how sex therapy and EMDR helped uncover her true sexuality, learning to sit in discomfort of coming out -- and what life has been like coming out to her family and co-parenting with her ex. Baby Gays ATX - Facebook group Baby Gays ATX - Instagram Beco…
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Episode 276: Full On Favreau/Baby Gays ATX
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54:48Melisa and Alli chat about how we're all a little weird when we're first coming out. We all have our own Answering Machine Meltdowns a la Jon Favreau in Swingers. And Meredith from Baby Gays ATX joins the show to talk about how she has created a late in life group in Austin, Texas. Baby Gays ATX - Facebook group Baby Gays ATX - Instagram Become a s…
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Episode 275: Choosing People Who Don't Choose You
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38:59Alli and Melisa deep dive on the Big vs. Aidan dynamic in Sex and the City (random, yes... but relevant) and how people often choose partners who aren't choosing them. Also a lesson on keeping the relationship with your ex-husband intact. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-lif…
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Our friend Bex (known her killer karaoke skills) joins the show to share her coming out story -- her journey to find the perfect name, and how she built community following her move from Vermont to Atlanta! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support.…
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Episode 273: Meet Sue and Paige: It Could Happen to You
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54:32Sue and Paige share their stories of coming out later in life, finding love over 50, and how they make things work blending 5 kids! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support.Par Lesbian Chronicles
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Episode 272: Relationship Hopping
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34:53Do you truly know yourself? Or do you only know the version of yourself in a relationship? Alli and Melisa discuss "relationship hopping" and how it doesn't allow for time for you to know who you are alone. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support.…
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Episode 271: Pride 2024 Wrap
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38:08Melisa and Alli chat about their epic Pride 2024 weekend -- from Second Friday to a party at Alli's house to the Pride Parade! Resources to build community! Atlanta Pride Human Rights Campaign PFLAG Lost n Found Youth Atlanta Baby Gays ATX Gwinnett County Pride Tucker Pride Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbia…
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"You don't know the weight you're carrying until it's gone." Joy joins the show to share her experience growing up in Ohio, the daughter and granddaughter of Baptist pastors in a Black Church, her time in a 25 year straight marriage while in love with her female best friend -- and now coming out publicly at 49 and living her truth! Become a support…
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Episode 269: The Science of a Breakup
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31:24We touch on lessons learned from Relationship Expert, Amy Chan and give it a lesbian twist. We mistakenly refer to Amy Chan as a doctor in this episode but no matter, she's extremely knowledgeable... check out her info below to learn more. Relationship Expert Amy Chan Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chro…
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Episode 268: Stacey and Christin on Finding Your Soulmate
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56:56Past guests Stacey and Christin join the show to share their love story and how they're helping others to heal from the past and find love! Get Off the Dating Apps- Journal to Find Your Soul Mate Lez Go Travel Show Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support.…
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Episode 267: Let's Bro It Up!
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36:50We discuss Melisa's newfound bromances and talk the evolution of masculinity within ourselves. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support.Par Lesbian Chronicles
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Episode 266: How Your Inner Child Shows Up Today
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41:44This week Alli and Melisa talk about how your inner child wound may show up in your adult relationship. This topic was sparked by an Instagram post from Therapist and Author, Dené Logan. Click here to learn more about Dené. We also get into relationship green flags and the sexiness of emotional availability. And if you'd like to try the Holistic Ps…
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Our friend Mandi joins the show to talk about rediscovering her sexuality later in life after the loss of her husband. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support.Par Lesbian Chronicles
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Alli and Melisa chat about the endless possibilities sexting has to offer -- and how to level up your sexting game. And how our feminine and masculine traits have evolved over the years since coming out. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support.…
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Alli and Melisa chat with Ginny, a late in life lesbian who initated the start of a virtual support group based in Boston. Ginny shares how the group gives space to those who aren't ready to meet in-person or those who are immunocompromised. She also shares how coming out led to a budding new career as a carpenter! Learn more about QT Library's Lat…
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Episode 262: Lessons From Gen Z
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41:48Alli and Melisa take note of how Gen Z has the ability to not care about the things we cared so much about... specifically appearance and other people's opinions. We also chat about how our Book Club selection "All Fours" (by Miranda July) has prompted deeper thought on how aging impacts our growth. And how our world often makes assumptions about p…
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Episode 261: The Truth About Kids and Divorce (and SEX!)
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39:54Melisa and Alli talk the truth about divorce and how it impacts kids (fun fact, it's not creating the damage you think it is...) -- then we change gears and talk about the double standards of sex Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support.…
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Episode 260: Nourish and Flourish with Christine and Anne
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1:04:38Christine Sellers and Anne Brendle join the show to talk all things perimenopause and how it impacts so many aspects of women's lives. Learn more about Nourish and Flourish Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support.…
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Episode 259: What I Know Now
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54:51Melisa and Alli talk about coping with their respective breakups -- and Melisa shares what she wishes she could have told herself on Day 1 of the breakup. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support.Par Lesbian Chronicles
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Episode 258: Meet Claire Holt
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35:25Claire Holt joins the show to talk about how she became a queer fashion influencer with 350k+ followers on TikTok. She also shares her own coming out story! Follow Claire_Holt12 on... TikTok Instagram YouTube Pinterest Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support.…
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