Episodes
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Melisa 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.
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Alli 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.
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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!
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Do 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.
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Melisa 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
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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! -
We 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 -
We discuss Melisa's newfound bromances and talk the evolution of masculinity within ourselves.
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This 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 Psychologist's Inner Child Meditation Melisa mentions in this episode, you can check it out here. -
Our friend Mandi joins the show to talk about rediscovering her sexuality later in life after the loss of her husband.
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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.
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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!
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Alli 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.
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Melisa 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.
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Claire 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!
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Alli shares a life update -- and we discuss the importance of healing from heartbreak.
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