#80 - How to Reclaim Your LGBTQ Identity Through Self-Love, Pride & Second Chances

#80 - How to Reclaim Your LGBTQ Identity Through Self-Love, Pride & Second Chances

Have you ever walked away from something you loved because shame, fear, or life circumstances made it feel impossible to continue? For many LGBTQ people, the journey toward Pride is about much more than coming out, it's about reclaiming parts of ourselves that were lost to fear, bullying, rejection, or shame. In this deeply personal episode, Stef shares how returning to figure skating after decades away became a powerful journey of healing, self-love, and rediscovering his true identity. You’ll discover: 1. How self-love can help you reconnect with parts of yourself that were hidden by fear, shame, or past experiences 2. Why reclaiming your identity is one of the most powerful acts of Pride and personal healing 3. How it's never too late to return to something you love and create a meaningful new chapter in your life Ready to believe that your story isn't over and that reclaiming your authentic self is still possible? This episode will remind you that your comeback may be closer than you think. New episodes every Monday. More from Together Moving Forward: Click here to contact me through the website to become a featured guest on the podcast or to get more information. [https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com/] Or visit: https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com [https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com/] Now booking keynote speaking engagements: From Survival to Self-Love How I Finally Learned to Embrace My LGBTQ Identity With Pride — And How You Can Too Click here for more information [https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com/speaking/] Or click here: https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com/speaking/ [https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com/speaking/] Click here to follow us on Instagram. [https://www.instagram.com/togethermovingforwardpodcast/] Or click here: https://www.instagram.com/togethermovingforwardpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/togethermovingforwardpodcast/] This podcast celebrates LGBTQ, LGBTQ+ and 2SLGBTQIA+ identity and Pride, sharing stories of Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, pansexual, and nonbinary people who are healing, building resilience, and embracing self-love, self-respect, and community. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

#79 - How Juelz Reclaimed Her LGBTQ Identity & Found Pride Through Self-Love and Recovery

What happens when you stop hiding who you are and finally choose to live your truth? In this powerful episode of Together Moving Forward, Stef sits down with Juelz — host of Talking T-ea — to talk about LGBTQ identity, Pride, addiction recovery, self-love, and the courage it takes to fully embrace yourself. Juelz shares her deeply personal journey as a trans woman navigating shame, healing, recovery, relationships, and learning how to truly respect herself after years of feeling unheard. Through honest conversation and lived experience, this episode reminds you that your story matters, and that healing begins the moment you stop running from who you are. In this episode, you’ll discover: 1. How self-love can help you heal from shame, addiction, and rejection 2. Why embracing your LGBTQ identity with pride takes courage, and daily self-respect 3. How sharing your story can empower both your healing journey and your community If you’ve ever struggled to feel accepted, worthy, or confident in your identity, this episode will remind you that you are not alone, and that your truth has power. Follow Juelz on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juelz_cruzn/ [https://www.instagram.com/juelz_cruzn/] Talking T-ea on Buzzsprout: https://talkingtea.buzzsprout.com [https://talkingtea.buzzsprout.com/] New episodes every Monday. More from Together Moving Forward: Click here to contact me through the website to become a featured guest on the podcast or to get more information. [https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com/] Or visit: https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com [https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com/] Now booking keynote speaking engagements: From Survival to Self-Love How I Finally Learned to Embrace My LGBTQ Identity With Pride — And How You Can Too Click here for more information [https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com/speaking/] Or click here: https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com/speaking/ [https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com/speaking/] Click here to follow us on Instagram. [https://www.instagram.com/togethermovingforwardpodcast/] Or click here: https://www.instagram.com/togethermovingforwardpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/togethermovingforwardpodcast/] This podcast celebrates LGBTQ, LGBTQ+ and 2SLGBTQIA+ identity and Pride, sharing stories of Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, pansexual, and nonbinary people who are healing, building resilience, and embracing self-love, self-respect, and community. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

#78 - Why LGBTQ Identity Is Impacting Your Self-Love & How To Embrace Pride Fully

Are you struggling to fully accept your LGBTQ identity and truly feel pride in who you are? In this powerful episode, Zachary Randles, host of Everything & Anything… and a Bit Gay, shares his deeply personal journey from denial and fear to fully living in authenticity, self-love, and pride. If you’ve ever struggled with accepting who you are or feared how others might react, this conversation will resonate deeply. You’ll hear how real-life experiences, coming out challenges, and honest conversations can transform the way you see your identity, and yourself. In this episode, you’ll discover: 1. How to move from denial to fully embracing your LGBTQ identity with confidence 2. Why giving people time, and yourself grace, is key to navigating your identity journey 3. How surrounding yourself with the right people can completely change your confidence and self-acceptance Ready to step into your LGBTQ identity with more self-love, confidence, and pride? This is the episode you don’t want to miss, press play now. About Zach: https://everythingandanythingpodcast.com [https://everythingandanythingpodcast.com/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealzachre [https://www.instagram.com/therealzachre] New episodes every Monday. More from Together Moving Forward: Click here to contact me through the website to become a featured guest on the podcast or to get more information. [https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com/] Or visit: https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com [https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com/] Now booking keynote speaking engagements: From Survival to Self-Love How I Finally Learned to Embrace My LGBTQ Identity With Pride — And How You Can Too Click here for more information [https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com/speaking/] Or click here: https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com/speaking/ [https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com/speaking/] Click here to follow us on Instagram. [https://www.instagram.com/togethermovingforwardpodcast/] Or click here: https://www.instagram.com/togethermovingforwardpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/togethermovingforwardpodcast/] This podcast celebrates LGBTQ, LGBTQ+ and 2SLGBTQIA+ identity and Pride, sharing stories of Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, pansexual, and nonbinary people who are healing, building resilience, and embracing self-love, self-respect, and community. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

#77 – Why LGBTQ Pride & Identity Are Impacting Your Self-Love Journey More Than You Think

Are you celebrating Pride… or still struggling to truly love yourself behind the scenes? For many in the LGBTQ community, Pride looks joyful on the outside, but internally, self-love can feel out of reach. This episode dives into the deeper truth behind Pride and Identity, exploring how healing, not celebration, is often where real transformation begins. In this episode, you’ll discover: 1. How LGBTQ Pride & Identity connect directly to your ability to build real self-love 2. Why external achievements won’t fix internal struggles, and what actually will 3. The small but powerful steps you can take to start reclaiming your identity and worth Are you ready to move beyond surface-level Pride and start building real self-love from within? This episode will guide you forward, one step at a time. New episodes every Monday. More from Together Moving Forward: Click here to contact me through the website to become a featured guest on the podcast or to get more information. [https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com/] Or visit: https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com [https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com/] Now booking keynote speaking engagements: From Survival to Self-Love How I Finally Learned to Embrace My LGBTQ Identity With Pride — And How You Can Too Click here for more information [https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com/speaking/] Or click here: https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com/speaking/ [https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com/speaking/] Click here to follow us on Instagram. [https://www.instagram.com/togethermovingforwardpodcast/] Or click here: https://www.instagram.com/togethermovingforwardpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/togethermovingforwardpodcast/] This podcast celebrates LGBTQ, LGBTQ+ and 2SLGBTQIA+ identity and Pride, sharing stories of Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, pansexual, and nonbinary people who are healing, building resilience, and embracing self-love, self-respect, and community. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

#76 - How to Set Boundaries to Protect Your LGBTQ Identity, Pride & Self-Respect

Ever feel like you’re shrinking yourself just to keep the peace in your LGBTQ identity and relationships? If you’ve ever struggled to balance compassion for others with staying true to who you are, this episode will hit home. In this conversation with Heather Hester, speaker, coach, and founder of More Human, More Kind, we dive into the real, messy process of unlearning old beliefs, embracing your LGBTQ identity, and setting boundaries that protect your pride without losing your humanity. In this episode, you’ll discover: 1. How to set healthy boundaries without guilt, even with close family 2. Practical ways to stop people-pleasing and stay true to your LGBTQ identity 3. How protecting your pride actually strengthens your self-respect and relationships Tune in now to learn how to confidently set boundaries and fully embrace your LGBTQ identity with pride. Everything about Heather: https://www.heatherhester.net New episodes every Monday. More from Together Moving Forward: Click here to contact me through the website to become a featured guest on the podcast or to get more information. [https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com/] Or visit: https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com [https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com/] Now booking keynote speaking engagements: From Survival to Self-Love How I Finally Learned to Embrace My LGBTQ Identity With Pride — And How You Can Too Click here for more information [https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com/speaking/] Or click here: https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com/speaking/ [https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com/speaking/] Click here to follow us on Instagram. [https://www.instagram.com/togethermovingforwardpodcast/] Or click here: https://www.instagram.com/togethermovingforwardpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/togethermovingforwardpodcast/] This podcast celebrates LGBTQ, LGBTQ+ and 2SLGBTQIA+ identity and Pride, sharing stories of Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, pansexual, and nonbinary people who are healing, building resilience, and embracing self-love, self-respect, and community. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.