Anne-Marie's Podcast

❤️‍🩹The Catalyst Experience Changes EVERYTHING!

"The Catalyst Chapter: #For WLW Navigating Love's First Chapter and Beyond" Learn more about the course and register at https://annemariezanzal.com/courses-from-anne-marie-zanzal/#catalystrelationship [https://annemariezanzal.com/courses-from-anne-marie-zanzal/#catalystrelationship] "Strengthening Love: Building Secure Bonds for Lesbian Couples": A course for building better communication and strong relationships. https://healthylesbianrelationships.com/ [https://healthylesbianrelationships.com/] ❤️‍🩹The Catalyst Experience Changes EVERYTHING! This week on Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories, we're revisiting an episode from season 4 on the ups and downs of catalyst relationships. Host Anne-Marie Zanzal sits down will fellow coming out and catalyst relationship coach, Barbara Rowlandson. In this episode. Barbara shares the story of her catalyst experience and reflects on how the relationship precipitated some very big and quick changes in her life. Anne-Marie and Barbara examine the gifts of the catalyst experience, the hard lessons, share some of their best advice about navigating that first lesbian relationship, and talk about steps for recovery if the relationship ends.   🔥 What You'll Learn in This Episode: 🏳️‍🌈 How catalysts cause us to stop and reconsider our wants and needs. 🏳️‍🌈 Why grieving the end of your marriage while in a new relationship is so hard. 🏳️‍🌈 Making meaning of your catalyst experience when it is over. 🏳️‍🌈 Why finding community is vital for healing after a catalyst experience 🏳️‍🌈 and much more!   💬 Join the Conversation! 💬Have you had a catalyst relationship experience? How are you today? What learn? What do you feel like you need most right now? Let's talk about it in the comments! ❤️Join Authentically Us! A supportive community for those coming out later in life to the LGBTQIA+ community. Connect, share, and find guidance on your journey through mutual support groups, workshops, and live Zoom meetups. 💜Sign up today at www.annemariezanzal.com [https://annemariezanzal.com/] 💠 Visit our website: : [ www.annemariezanzal.com [http://www.annemariezanzal.com/]] 💠 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amzanzal [https://www.facebook.com/amzanzal] 💠 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/annemariezanzalcoaching/ [https://www.instagram.com/annemariezanzalcoaching/] 💠LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/annemariezanzalpurposefulempowerment/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/annemariezanzalpurposefulempowerment/] 👍 Like, subscribe, and hit the bell to stay updated on powerful stories from Coming Out & Beyond!

Uncloseted Media Brings Much Needed LGBTQ+ Lens to Journalism

Lotus Community Coaching | For women navigating coming out & the "messy middle": https://annemariezanzal.com/lotus-community-coaching/ [https://annemariezanzal.com/lotus-community-coaching/]   "Strengthening Love: Building Secure Bonds for Lesbian Couples" https://healthylesbianrelationships.com/ [https://healthylesbianrelationships.com/]   TW: Hate groups, racism and homophobia are discussed. Some strong language is used. Listener discretion is advised.   Uncloseted Media Brings Much Needed LGBTQ+ Lens to Journalism This week on Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories, host Anne-Marie Zanzal chats with Spencer Macnaughton, Editor-in-Chief and founder of Uncloseted Media, a nonprofit LGBTQIA+ -focused newsroom. In a time when America is reconfiguring its systems to marginalize LGBTQIA+ citizens, Uncloseted Media is working to explore the anti-LGBTQIA+ landscape. Guided by principles of non-partisanship and rigorous journalistic standards, Uncloseted Media shines a light on people and stories that might otherwise go unheard in a world that is increasingly working to suppress queer voices. In this episode, Spencer shares the story of his journey in creating a nonprofit LGBTQIA+ newsroom and his own coming out experiences. Anne-Marie and Spencer also touch on the impact of societal conditioning on queer identities, the role media plays in shaping perceptions, and the urgency of telling stories that highlight the ongoing fight against hate and discrimination. 🔥 What You'll Learn in This Episode: 🏳️‍🌈 Why trust is essential in journalism, especially for LGBTQIA+ communities. 🏳️‍🌈 Stories of resilience and allyship that inspire hope and change. 🏳️‍🌈 How media representation significantly impacts LGBTQIA+ identity formation. 🏳️‍🌈 Why finding community is vital for personal and collective well-being. 🏳️‍🌈 and much more! You can follow Uncloseted Media on Substack here: https://www.unclosetedmedia.com/ [https://www.unclosetedmedia.com/] 💬 Join the Conversation! 💬What does LGBTQIA+ representation media mean to you? Let's talk about it in the comments! ❤️Join Authentically Us! A supportive community for those coming out later in life to the LGBTQIA+ community. Connect, share, and find guidance on your journey through mutual support groups, workshops, and live Zoom meetups. 💜Sign up today at www.annemariezanzal.com [https://annemariezanzal.com/] 💠 Visit our website: : [ www.annemariezanzal.com [http://www.annemariezanzal.com/]] 💠 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amzanzal [https://www.facebook.com/amzanzal] 💠 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/annemariezanzalcoaching/ [https://www.instagram.com/annemariezanzalcoaching/] 💠LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/annemariezanzalpurposefulempowerment/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/annemariezanzalpurposefulempowerment/] 👍 Like, subscribe, and hit the bell to stay updated on powerful stories from Coming Out & Beyond!

❤️‍🩹 Healing Your Grief When Coming Out- Part 2

Lotus Community Coaching | For women navigating coming out & the "messy middle": https://annemariezanzal.com/lotus-community-coaching/ [https://annemariezanzal.com/lotus-community-coaching/] "Strengthening Love: Building Secure Bonds for Lesbian Couples" https://healthylesbianrelationships.com/ [https://healthylesbianrelationships.com/]   TW: This episode explores grief as related to the coming out experience and may be difficult for some to hear. If you are grieving and are experiencing a mental health emergency, call 9-8-8 for crisis support. Download our grief guide and worksheets here: https://bit.ly/amz-grief-handout [https://bit.ly/amz-grief-handout]   ❤️‍🩹 Healing Your Grief When Coming Out- Part 2 In this part 2 episode on healing grief host Anne-Marie Zanzal and her fellow coach, Barbara Rowlandson continue to explore the complex emotions surrounding grief when coming out later in life. If you're someone who is in the 'messy middle' of coming out and/or divorce we highly encourage you to listen, as parts 1 and 2 of these episodes on grief address the most common experiences we see in individuals who come out later in life. Anne-Marie and Barb pick up where they left of in part 1, discussing the last two stages of grief – depression and acceptance. They discuss recognizing and addressing depression, offer practical coping strategies for the depression stage, and emphasize the significance of community.   🔥 What You'll Learn in This Episode: ❤️‍🩹Why incremental change is a big deal. ❤️‍🩹How aligning values with actions brings peace. ❤️‍🩹How engaging with queer media can foster a sense of belonging. ❤️‍🩹The importance of community and daily rituals for self-care 🏳️‍🌈 and much more! Read Anne-Marie's article, "The Unexpected Grief of the LGBTQIA+ Coming Out Experience." https://annemariezanzal.com/the-unexpected-grief-of-the-lgbtqia-coming-out-experience/ [https://annemariezanzal.com/the-unexpected-grief-of-the-lgbtqia-coming-out-experience/]   💬 Join the Conversation! 💬Are you on the other side of the 'messy middle?' What practices did you adopt to lift the grief?  ❤️Join Authentically Us! A supportive community for those coming out later in life to the LGBTQIA+ community. Connect, share, and find guidance on your journey through mutual support groups, workshops, and live Zoom meetups. 💜Sign up today at www.annemariezanzal.com [https://annemariezanzal.com/] 💠 Visit our website: : [ www.annemariezanzal.com [http://www.annemariezanzal.com/]] 💠 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amzanzal [https://www.facebook.com/amzanzal] 💠 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/annemariezanzalcoaching/ [https://www.instagram.com/annemariezanzalcoaching/] 💠LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/annemariezanzalpurposefulempowerment/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/annemariezanzalpurposefulempowerment/]

❤️‍🩹 Healing Your Grief When Coming Out- Part 1

TW: This episode explores grief as related to the coming out experience and may be difficult for some to hear. If you are grieving and are experiencing a mental health emergency, call 9-8-8 for crisis support. Download our grief guide and worksheets here: Free Grief Guide For The Later In Life Community [https://bit.ly/amz-grief-handout] or https://bit.ly/amz-grief-handout [https://bit.ly/amz-grief-handout] ❤️‍🩹 Healing Your Grief When Coming Out- Part 1 In the episode of Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories, host Anne-Marie Zanzal and her fellow coach, Barbara Rowlandson explore the complex emotions surround grief when coming out later in life. This is a MUST listen episode for anyone coming out and radically changing their lives in other ways, such as divorce or moving! Anne-Marie and Barb discuss the five stages of grief, emphasizing that the grief journey is not a linear path. Three grief stages - denial, anger, and bargaining - are discussed, and the conversation highlights the importance of recognizing and naming grief feelings/stages. Understanding societal expectations, navigating relationships during this emotional journey and practical advice and resources for listeners are shared in this episode. Next week - Part 2 will tackle the remaining stages of grief: depression and acceptance. 🔥 What You'll Learn in This Episode: ❤️‍🩹Why the 5 stages of grief are not linear and can 'loop back.' ❤️‍🩹How grief can manifest as avoidance or intellectualization. ❤️‍🩹How letting go of societal expectations can be accompanied by anger. ❤️‍🩹Why finding community is critical in the grief journey. 🏳️‍🌈 and much more! Read Anne-Marie's article, "The Unexpected Grief of the LGBTQIA+ Coming Out Experience." https://annemariezanzal.com/the-unexpected-grief-of-the-lgbtqia-coming-out-experience/ [https://annemariezanzal.com/the-unexpected-grief-of-the-lgbtqia-coming-out-experience/] 💬 Join the Conversation! 💬How is grief appearing for you? What repeated thoughts are you having about grief and your journey? Let's talk about it in the comments. ❤️Join Authentically Us! A supportive community for those coming out later in life to the LGBTQIA+ community. Connect, share, and find guidance on your journey through mutual support groups, workshops, and live Zoom meetups. 💜Sign up today at www.annemariezanzal.com [https://annemariezanzal.com/] 💠 Visit our website: : [ www.annemariezanzal.com [http://www.annemariezanzal.com/]] 💠 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amzanzal [https://www.facebook.com/amzanzal] 💠 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/annemariezanzalcoaching/ [https://www.instagram.com/annemariezanzalcoaching/] 💠LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/annemariezanzalpurposefulempowerment/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/annemariezanzalpurposefulempowerment/] 👍 Like, subscribe, and hit the bell to stay updated on powerful stories from Coming Out & Beyond!

📷"I Want To See These Women's Faces"

Lotus Community Coaching | For women navigating coming out & the "messy middle": https://annemariezanzal.com/lotus-community-coaching/ [https://annemariezanzal.com/lotus-community-coaching/] "Strengthening Love: Building Secure Bonds for Lesbian Couples" https://healthylesbianrelationships.com/ [https://healthylesbianrelationships.com/] 📷"I Want To See These Women's Faces" In the episode of Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories, host Anne-Marie Zanzal speaks with documentary photographer, Morgan Lieberman. Morgan's work has been featured in publications such as The New York Times, Bloomberg, National Geographic, The Wall Street Journal, The Los Angles Times, among others. Morgan's current documentary project, tentatively titled 'Hidden Once, Hidden Twice' focuses on documenting the lives of older lesbian partnerships. This project was borne out of a desire for lesbian community and out of recognition that the voices of the older lesbian generation have been suppressed and lost over time. In this episode, Anne-Marie and Morgan's conversation delves into the lessons learned from older generations, the significance of community, and the complexities of lesbian relationships. Morgan emphasizes the need for visibility and understanding of the unique experiences of older lesbians, while also discussing her aspirations for her documentary work. 🔥 What You'll Learn in This Episode: 🏳️‍🌈The significance of representation in media for the LGBTQ+ community. 🏳️‍🌈How lesbian relationships are often misunderstood and oversimplified by society. 🏳️‍🌈Reflections on the emotional depth and intensity of lesbian friendships and relationships. 🏳️‍🌈What younger generations of lesbians can learn from the older generation about resilience and love. 🏳️‍🌈 and much more! You can follow Morgan Lieberman on Instagram, who goes by thechromaticsheep. You can also donate to the "Hidden Once, Hidden Twice" GoFundMe here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/photo-book-on-senior-lesbian-partnerships [https://www.gofundme.com/f/photo-book-on-senior-lesbian-partnerships] 💬 Join the Conversation! 💬Are you a member of the older lesbian generation? What comes up for you when you listen to this episode? If you're of a younger generation, what surprised you about the episode? Leave your thoughts in the comments and let's talk about it! ❤️Join Authentically Us! A supportive community for those coming out later in life to the LGBTQIA+ community. Connect, share, and find guidance on your journey through mutual support groups, workshops, and live Zoom meetups. 💜Sign up today at www.annemariezanzal.com [https://annemariezanzal.com/] 💠 Visit our website: : [ www.annemariezanzal.com [http://www.annemariezanzal.com/]] 💠 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amzanzal [https://www.facebook.com/amzanzal] 💠 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/annemariezanzalcoaching/ [https://www.instagram.com/annemariezanzalcoaching/] 💠LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/annemariezanzalpurposefulempowerment/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/annemariezanzalpurposefulempowerment/] 👍 Like, subscribe, and hit the bell to stay updated on powerful stories from Coming Out & Beyond!