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Big Gay Overalls - Stories of Love, Identity and PrideAuthor: Lisa Kirkman
My story as a someone who has come out later in life, and navigating my way to finding love, not only with another but also finding it for myself and accepting my whole self. A place to share stories to show those on the path that it can be a happy journey and worth the first steps. Language: en-au Genres: Health & Fitness, Sexuality Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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BGO E37 - After Coming Out: The Messy, Honest Middle
Episode 37
Monday, 6 October, 2025
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 grief and growth, chasing a dream to become a teaching pro golfer, and trying to figure out what to say when you’ve already told your big coming out story.This episode isn’t polished. It’s not a highlight reel. It’s the real, raw middle — the “after” part of coming out that no one really talks about.Because here’s what I think:Coming out isn’t one big event — it’s a million tiny moments where you keep meeting yourself again and again.In this episode, I talk about:Why I hit pause on the podcast (and what pulled me back)The quiet, everyday work of becoming after you’ve already been braveThe waves of identity, belonging, and self-reintroduction that keep comingLife updates: caregiving, golf dreams, book talks, and chasing overdue payHow to build a life that fits after decades of ticking boxes that didn’tIf you’re somewhere in that in-between — living out, but still figuring out what’s next — this one’s for you. You’re not alone in the messy middle.Let’s stay connected:Website: www.biggayoverallspodcast.comEmail: lisa@biggayoverallspodcast.comInstagram/TikTok: @biggayoverallspodcastJoin the community: Embracing My Big Gay Overalls (Facebook Group)For Aussie listeners: Rainbow Women - Coming Out Later in Life/Late Bloomers (Lesbian)If this episode resonates, drop a comment, send me a message, or share it with someone who needs to hear that their “after” matters too.Burn The Script Bookhttps://www.amazon.com.au/stores/author/B0DPQXV9VV?ingress=0&visitId=ec11fad7-07fb-4c9f-9086-4e5b4baf9ad2&ref_=ap_rdSubscribe, like, and share if you found this episode meaningful! And please leave me a 5 Star Rating and Review if you love the Podcast!
