Made It Out

Sisters Cristal and Alisa Ramirez of 'The Aces' share their experiences growing up in a Mormon family, their struggles with religion and queerness, and their journeys to self-acceptance. They discuss challenging traditional Mormon expectations, rebelling against societal norms, and how music has always been their North Star. The conversation also covers their relationship, changes in faith, and the importance of following what brings you joy.

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This week, Jenna shares her journey of overcoming addiction to adderall and cocaine in her early 20s. She opens up about her rehab experience: a life-changing time where she learned about herself and formed really meaningful connections, and how she learned to find dopamine in healthy ways. Jenna talks about the challenges of managing social events centered around alcohol and drugs, especially after coming off "MTV's Are You The One", and the importance of supportive relationships and honesty in recovery.

If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, call the National Drug Helpline at (844) 289-0879 is open to everyone.

Shoutout to QueerFieldDay which hosts non-alcohol-centered events for the queer community around Los Angeles. Check out upcoming events at: https://www.instagram.com/queerfieldday/?hl=en

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This week's episode is special for many reasons - watch until the end for a big announcement!

Janelle shares her personal journey battling cancer in her early 20s and how it impacted her life: from coming out to finding a greater purpose. Janelle discusses the stages of fighting for her life, occasionally letting in her "darkness", and how her wife's love helped her overcome the toughest battle.

The second half of this episode focuses on LPAC and its purpose: getting queer women and non-binary folks elected into office. Janelle discusses how important it is to vote and take interest in politics, and how understanding issues that impact the LGBTQ community is crucial to voting wisely.

Please follow our guest @janelleperezfl and follow LPAC @teamLPAC. Follow our podcast at @madeitoutpodcast and follow Mal @MalGlowenke. Please don't forget to rate, subscribe, review... and vote!

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Comedian Gracin and Mal share their experiences with having an Anxious Attachment style: the roots, the tendencies, how it impacts their relationships, and their journey to healing! We also discuss important matters like Julia Fox's coming out, dream jobs at Macy's, and ugly criers. 

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Have you always wanted to take a gender studies class but didn’t want to pay that pesky tuition? You’re in luck! This week, Professor Fightmaster is going to discuss the true meaning of masculinity and femininity, society’s construct of gender, the impact of the male gaze, toxic masculinity and gender fluidity. More importantly, this episode answers burning questions like how do we unlearn the norms that we’ve been taught, and where are the nuts? Get your notebooks out and ready! 

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FULL EPISODE: Christina joins Mal this week to share her journey of coming out to her traditional Indian family and the journey that led her to her beautiful wedding in Italy. From experiencing homophobia while ring shopping, to proposing to her girlfriend on the cliffs of Santorini, this episode hits a lot of highs and lows! Christina discusses the cultural expectations she faced at home, her parents' supportive response to her coming out, and the process of planning her elopement.

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Lauren Sanderson, iconic queer musician, shares her personal journey of understanding her avoidant attachment style, influenced by her upbringing with divorced parents. She discusses the challenges she faced, how it affected her romantic relationships, the anxious-avoidant trap, and her path to healing. Mal opens up about her anxious attachment style and how she has worked towards healing this as well. The conversation emphasizes the importance of self-love, vulnerability, authenticity, and setting boundaries.

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Find Lauren's tour dates at: https://www.laurensanderson.com/tour

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Grammy-nominated songwriter, singer and actor Taylor Parx shares her story of breaking off her engagement and experiencing heartbreak for the first time. That ish is not fun. She discusses the challenges faced during this time and gives expert break up advice - from none other than the woman who wrote "Thank U, Next".

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Comedian Robby Hoffman joins Mal on the couch this week to share her story of being outed at a conservative Jewish school. She explains some of the Jewish views on homosexuality, how she contemplated marrying a nice rich man instead of coming out, the aftermath of her first lesbian break up, and her journey to happiness with former Bachelorette Gabby Windey.

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Listen to Gabby Windey's podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7o8rObueggmcnpjOhAelZv?si=324cfe30038649df

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The talented Kathryn Gallagher joins Mal for a chat this week - in the woods of Connecticut! Kathryn and Mal discuss the pressures faced by young women who grow up in a world where winning the affection of men is the ultimate goal - and how that affected their ability to recognize their sexuality. The conversation dives into difficult topics such as overcoming sexual trauma and unwanted encounters with men, but emphasizes the importance of facing and healing from your past. 

*Content Warning: This episode contains content that may be challenging to some listeners.*

If you are a survivor of sexual assault, you can contact the RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 to receive confidential support from a trained staff member at a local RAINN affiliate.

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On top of being an insanely talented musician and actor, Kathryn is also on the board of The Joyful Heart Foundation. The Joyful Heart Foundation is a non-profit organization founded by Mariska Hargitay to help survivors heal and reclaim joy in their lives.  Today, their mission is to transform society’s response to sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse, support survivors’ healing, and end this violence forever. Learn more, and donate here: https://www.joyfulheartfoundation.org

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