Anne-Marie's Podcast

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🫣OK, I'm Gay, Now What?

Download the free Self-Care and Boundary-Setting Scripts guide that accompanies this episode! http://bit.ly/3V0qlQs

Calling all later-in-life newbies! If you're a woman who is just starting the process of coming out, this episode is for you. Host Anne-Marie Zanzal and her fellow coach, Barbara Rowlandson, unpack the complexities of coming out later in life, discussing themes such as compulsory heterosexuality, internalized homophobia, cognitive dissonance, and the importance of community support. Anne-Marie and Barb provide insights on navigating early feelings, setting boundaries, and the significance of self-acceptance in the journey of identity exploration. Don't forget to download the free 1 pg pdf with the 3-circle map for clarity and scripts for boundary setting, starting challenging conversations, and journal prompts.

🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

💡 Ideas for boundary setting when having challenging conversations.

🏳️‍🌈 The external forces that keep us from identifying our authentic sexuality until later in life.

🧠 Understanding how our brains keep us safe and the concept of cognitive dissonance.

🌟Why "LGBTQ affirming" support may not be enough and what to look for in a therapist or coach.

📢 Practical advice and achievable steps for change.

💬 Join the Conversation!

💬What are your biggest perceived challenges in coming out? Let's talk about it in the comments!

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