In this Episode, “Quieting the Mind & Finding Stability in Your Coming Out Late Process”, Robin invites Chris Blais on to talk about a new offering to Robin’s Coming Out Late Community.

When you sign up for Chris’ 6-week yoga series, you will learn . . .

• the difference between yoga and yoga therapy
• the importance of self-regulating and how to find stability
• how to quiet the mind and develop emotional regulation tools
• how to regulate catastrophic thinking by connecting our mind & bodies
• the importance of routine + regularity + repetition
• Wanna support your “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider buying Robin a “virtual” coffee as a sign of your appreciation. Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

LINKS to RESOURCES:

A NEW COMING OUT LATE OFFERING:

“Quieting the Mind & Finding Stability in Your Coming Out Late Process”.

A gentle, body-centered group yoga series,, led by Chris, our seasoned Yoga Therapist.

6-Consecutive Saturdays: May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, and June 7. 10am-11am EST.

Cost: $120/person for 6-week series; PLUS: Bonus 1:1 Intake Assessment w/Chris

or Drop-In Fee: $25/class.

Use these links to sign-up:

-6-Week Series Link: ($120pp/6-sessions) + BONUS Comp. Assessment

`https://buymeacoffee.com/robindouglass/e/398385

-Drop-In Link: ($25pp/session)

https://buymeacoffee.com/robindouglass/e/398482

Chris Blais: Genderexpansiveyogi@gmail.com

Robin Douglass: Comingoutlater@gmail.com

SUPPORT GROUPS:

MESSY MIDDLE MONDAYS: EVERY Monday, 75 mins; 8pm EST, Zoom, $10 pp each week via Buy Me A Coffee. Register each week using this link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/165736

THE GENDER EXPANSIVE EDITION: EVERY Tuesday, 75 mins; 8pm EST, Zoom, $10 pp each week via Buy Me A Coffee. Register each week using this link: https://buymeacoffee.com/robindouglass/e/253374

NOT-STRAIGHT SUPPORT GROUP: EVERY Wednesday, 75 mins; 12:30pm EST, Zoom, $10pp each week via Buy Me A Coffee. Register each week using this link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/93135

2025 COMING OUT LATE RETREATS:

To be put on the email list for these retreats, email Robin: Comingoutlater@gmail.com.

-PORTLAND, ME: June 19-22, 2025

-PHILADELPHIA, PA: July 24-27

-GRAND JUNCTION, CO: Sept. 4-7

In this Part 2 Episode of “Queer Clergy Talk About Love, Sex, and the Bible”, you will hear the unique perspectives of queerness and religion from about half a dozen members of our Coming Out Late Facebook Community, who also happen to be Clergy.

• Patriarchy, language, pronouns and “mansplaining”..
• “Doubt the defaults”, Rev. Eyde Mabanglo
• Is God gendered?
• The idea of “transactional preaching” versus “transformational preaching”.
• Should we be saving the church?
• Knowing your queer black history: Bayard Rustin, Audrey Lorde, Pauli Murra; knowing that Compton Cafeteria came before Stonewall, etc.
• Wanna support your “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider buying Robin a “virtual” coffee as a sign of your appreciation. Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

LINKS to RESOURCES:

SUPPORT GROUPS:

MESSY MIDDLE MONDAYS: EVERY Monday, 75 mins; 8pm EST, Zoom, $10 pp each week via Buy Me A Coffee. Register each week using this link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/165736

THE GENDER EXPANSIVE EDITION: EVERY Tuesday, 75 mins; 8pm EST, Zoom, $10 pp each week via Buy Me A Coffee. Register each week using this link: https://buymeacoffee.com/robindouglass/e/253374

NOT-STRAIGHT SUPPORT GROUP: EVERY Wednesday, 75 mins; 12:30pm EST, Zoom, $10pp each week via Buy Me A Coffee. Register each week using this link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/93135

2025 COMING OUT LATE RETREATS:

To be put on the email list for these retreats, email Robin: Comingoutlater@gmail.com.

-PORTLAND, ME: June 19-22, 2025CONFIRMED

-PHILADELPHIA, PA: July 24-27TENTATIVE DATE

-GRAND JUNCTION, CO: Sept. 4-7CONFIRMED

A NEW OFFERING: “Quieting the Mind & Finding Stability in Your Coming Out Late Process”. A gentle, body-centered group, led by Chris, our seasoned Yoga Therapist.

6-Saturdays: May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, and June 7. 10am-11am EST.

Cost: $120/person for 6-week series or Drop-In Fee: $25/class.

Use these links to sign-up:

-6-Week Series Link: ($120pp/6-sessions)

`https://buymeacoffee.com/robindouglass/e/398385

-Drop-In Link: ($25pp/session)

https://buymeacoffee.com/robindouglass/e/398482

SUPPORT ROBIN’S PODCAST: Wanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider buying Robin a “virtual” coffee as a sign of your appreciation. Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

In this Part 2 Episode of “Finding Your Community at Coming Out Late Retreats”, you will hear the conversation continue between Robin and about half of the group that attended the Nashville Retreat earlier this month.

Listen-in as you will hear and learn all about Coming Out Late Retreats, told firsthand by the folx who just returned from the Nashville Coming Out Late Retreat:

• So, what happens at these Coming Out Late Retreats?

• “Vulnerability is the only bridge to build connection.” -Brene Brown
• What touched the Retreat-goers the most?
• What is ‘Queer Joy’?
• Wanna support your “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider buying Robin a “virtual” coffee as a sign of your appreciation. Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

LINKS to RESOURCES:

SUPPORT GROUPS:

MESSY MIDDLE MONDAYS: EVERY Monday, 75 mins; 8pm EST, Zoom, $10 pp each week via Buy Me A Coffee. Register each week using this link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/165736

THE GENDER EXPANSIVE EDITION: EVERY Tuesday, 75 mins; 8pm EST, Zoom, $10 pp each week via Buy Me A Coffee. Register each week using this link: https://buymeacoffee.com/robindouglass/e/253374

NOT-STRAIGHT SUPPORT GROUP: EVERY Wednesday, 75 mins; 12:30pm EST, Zoom, $10pp each week via Buy Me A Coffee. Register each week using this link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/93135

2025 COMING OUT LATE RETREATS:

To be put on the email list for any/all of these retreats, email Robin at: Comingoutlater@gmail.com.

-PORTLAND, ME: June 19-23, 2025CONFIRMED;

-PHILADELPHIA, PA: AugustTENTATIVE;

-GRAND JUNCTION, CO: early September TENTATIVE

SMALL GROUP COACHING: Be one of 6 late bloomers who tackle some of your biggest struggles in 75-minutes, for 6 weeks in a newly launched Small Group Coaching Program starting in 2025. Email me at Comingoutlater@gmail.com and request my 1:1 OR Small Group Coaching Info Sheet.

SUPPORT ROBIN’S PODCAST: Wanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider buying Robin a “virtual” coffee as a sign of your appreciation. Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

In this episode, Robin enjoys a casual conversation with a gaggle of gays from the recent Coming Out Late Retreat to Nashville, TN.

Listen-in as you will hear and learn all about Coming Out Late Retreats, told firsthand by the folx who just returned from the Nashville Retreat:

• So, what happens at these Coming Out Late Retreats?
• “Vulnerability is the only bridge to build connection.” -Brene Brown
• What touched the Retreat-goers the most?
• What is ‘Queer Joy’?
• Wanna support your “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider buying Robin a “virtual” coffee as a sign of your appreciation. Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

LINKS to RESOURCES:

SUPPORT GROUPS:

MESSY MIDDLE MONDAYS: EVERY Monday, 75 mins; 8pm EST, Zoom, $10 pp each week via Buy Me A Coffee. Register each week using this link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/165736

THE GENDER EXPANSIVE EDITION: EVERY Tuesday, 75 mins; 8pm EST, Zoom, $10 pp each week via Buy Me A Coffee. Register each week using this link: https://buymeacoffee.com/robindouglass/e/253374

NOT-STRAIGHT SUPPORT GROUP: EVERY Wednesday, 75 mins; 12:30pm EST, Zoom, $10pp each week via Buy Me A Coffee. Register each week using this link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/93135

2025 COMING OUT LATE RETREATS:

To be put on the email list for any/all of these retreats, email Robin at: Comingoutlater@gmail.com.

-PORTLAND, ME: June 19-23, 2025CONFIRMED; -PHILADELPHIA, PA: July 24-27TENTATIVE; -GRAND JUNCTION, CO: September 4-7 CONFIRMED.

SMALL GROUP COACHING: Be one of 6 late bloomers who tackle some of your biggest struggles in 75-minutes, for 6 weeks in a newly launched Small Group Coaching Program starting in 2025. Email me at Comingoutlater@gmail.com and request my 1:1 OR Small Group Coaching Info Sheet.

SUPPORT ROBIN’S PODCAST: Wanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider buying Robin a “virtual” coffee as a sign of your appreciation. Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

In this episode of the Coming Out Late podcast, Robin shares with us a second conversation she had with a group of queer clergy-folx from her FB Group, “Coming Out Late”. Robin recorded four hours of epic clergy conversations, two of which you heard in Episodes #75 & #76 back in March. The final two hours of those recordings are here, in Episodes #96 and #97.

• The Rev. Wilda C. Gafney, Ph.D., also known as Wil Gafney, (born 1966) is an American biblical scholar and Episcopal priest. She is a specialist in womanistbiblical interpretation, and topics including gender and race.
• Rev. Rufus A. Strother Jr., The Rev. Rufus A. Strother Jr. led a predominantly African-American congregation in northern Westchester County for 38 years and was noted for his work to foster understanding between races and to improve community relations, particularly during the years of the civil rights movement.
• The documentary, “Mama’s Boy” on HBO Max, by Academy Award Winning Screenplay Writer, Dustin Lance Black.
• Wanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider buying Robin a “virtual” coffee as a sign of your appreciation. Simply go to:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

SUPPORT GROUPS:

MESSY MIDDLE MONDAYS: EVERY Monday, 75 mins; 8pm EST, Zoom, $10 pp each week via Buy Me A Coffee. Register each week using this link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/165736

THE GENDER EXPANSIVE EDITION: EVERY Tuesday, 75 mins; 8pm EST, Zoom, $10 pp each week via Buy Me A Coffee. Register each week using this link: https://buymeacoffee.com/robindouglass/e/253374

NOT-STRAIGHT SUPPORT GROUP: EVERY Wednesday, 75 mins; 12:30pm EST, Zoom, $10pp each week via Buy Me A Coffee. Register each week using this link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/93135

2025 COMING OUT LATE RETREATS:

To be put on the email list for any/all of these retreats, email Robin at: Comingoutlater@gmail.com.

-KENNEBUNK, ME: June 19-23, 2025CONFIRMED; -PHILADELPHIA, PA: AugustTENTATIVE; -GRAND JUNCTION, CO: early September TENTATIVE

SMALL GROUP COACHING: Be one of 6 late bloomers who tackle some of your biggest struggles in 75-minutes, for 6 weeks in a newly launched Small Group Coaching Program starting in 2025. Email me at Comingoutlater@gmail.com and request my 1:1 OR Small Group Coaching Info Sheet.

SUPPORT ROBIN’S PODCAST: Wanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider buying Robin a “virtual” coffee as a sign of your appreciation. Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

In this episode, Robin and Chris discuss the essay Robin read in last week’s episode, written by her nomadic traveling friend, Gila. Robin and Chris break down the essay, line-by-line, and compare how Gila’s insights and words seamlessly dovetail with our experiences with coming out late in life.

Here’s a sampling of what you’ll hear Robin & Chris explore…

• "We are shaped by our experiences. Without both the challenges and the joyful moments, there is no path for growth.” -Gila Melamed
• How can ‘joy’ be a catalyst for growth?
• Remember also,  ”The point of change [growth] comes when we can no longer stay the same.”
• ‘Hard’ doesn’t have to mean ‘bad’.
• The day will come for all of us when we realize we can no longer stay the same.
• It’s difficult to have a compassionate heart when you’re in fear.
• The beauty of forgiveness lies in the freedom it gives us.
• Wanna support your “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider buying Robin a “virtual” coffee as a sign of your appreciation. Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

LINKS to RESOURCES:

SUPPORT GROUPS:

MESSY MIDDLE MONDAYS: EVERY Monday, 75 mins; 8pm EST, Zoom, $10 pp each week via Buy Me A Coffee. Register each week using this link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/165736

THE GENDER EXPANSIVE EDITION: EVERY Tuesday, 75 mins; 8pm EST, Zoom, $10 pp each week via Buy Me A Coffee. Register each week using this link: https://buymeacoffee.com/robindouglass/e/253374

NOT-STRAIGHT SUPPORT GROUP: EVERY Wednesday, 75 mins; 12:30pm EST, Zoom, $10pp each week via Buy Me A Coffee. Register each week using this link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/93135

2025 COMING OUT LATE RETREATS:

To be put on the email list for any/all of these retreats, email Robin at: Comingoutlater@gmail.com.

-KENNEBUNK, ME: June 19-23, 2025CONFIRMED; -PHILADELPHIA, PA: AugustTENTATIVE; -GRAND JUNCTION, CO: early September TENTATIVE

SMALL GROUP COACHING: Be one of 6 late bloomers who tackle some of your biggest struggles in 75-minutes, for 6 weeks in a newly launched Small Group Coaching Program starting in 2025. Email me at Comingoutlater@gmail.com and request my 1:1 OR Small Group Coaching Info Sheet.

SUPPORT ROBIN’S PODCAST: Wanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider buying Robin a “virtual” coffee as a sign of your appreciation. Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

In this episode, Robin shares the other blog post from her late blooming nomadic traveling friend, Gila Melamed. With this blog post, Robin and Gila force us to take a look at both that which brings us joy, and that which challenges us and makes us realize that without both there can be no growth. And without growth - we die - inside and out.

Here’s a sampling of what you’ll hear discussed…

• "We are shaped by our experiences. Without both the challenges and the joyful moments, there is no path for growth.” -Gila Melamed
• The day will come for all of us when we realize we can no longer stay the same.
•  The ‘road’ to inner peace and liberation is not all unicorns & roses - Gila describes their path like this: “.. .Even though I knew with all my heart, that following my heart was the right thing for me, my other parts were fighting me, trying to dim my shining light, reflecting their fear so profoundly, that at times, I was on my knees with agony..
• People are doing their best - unfortunately it doesn’t always align with our needs for safety and comfort or our desires.
• Our emotional health and personal growth is contingent upon our own willingness to get curious and honest while exploring our emotions and feelings.
• Wanna support your “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider buying Robin a “virtual” coffee as a sign of your appreciation. Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

LINKS to RESOURCES:

SUPPORT GROUPS:

MESSY MIDDLE MONDAYS: EVERY Monday, 75 mins; 8pm EST, Zoom, $10 pp each week via Buy Me A Coffee. Register each week using this link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/165736

THE GENDER EXPANSIVE EDITION: EVERY Tuesday, 75 mins; 8pm EST, Zoom, $10 pp each week via Buy Me A Coffee. Register each week using this link: https://buymeacoffee.com/robindouglass/e/253374

NOT-STRAIGHT SUPPORT GROUP: EVERY Wednesday, 75 mins; 12:30pm EST, Zoom, $10pp each week via Buy Me A Coffee. Register each week using this link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/93135

2025 COMING OUT LATE RETREATS:

To be put on the email list for any/all of these retreats, email Robin at: Comingoutlater@gmail.com. -KENNEBUNK, ME: June 19-23, 2025; -PHILADELPHIA, PA: July or August; -GRAND JUNCTION, CO: Early September

SMALL GROUP COACHING: Be one of 6 late bloomers who tackle some of your biggest struggles in 75-minutes, for 6 weeks in a newly launched Small Group Coaching Program starting in 2025. Email me at Comingoutlater@gmail.com and request my 1:1 OR Small Group Coaching Info Sheet.

SUPPORT ROBIN’S PODCAST: Wanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider buying Robin a “virtual” coffee as a sign of your appreciation. Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

In this episode, Robin talks about a special friend she met over two years ago - a single, female, nomadic traveler who journals her travel experiences in a blog. An intermittent reader of her blog, Robin happened across two entries in particular that she wants to share with you; one this week, and one next week. Enjoy!

Here’s a sampling of what you’ll hear discussed…

• "In life, there is time for everything."
•  The struggles with loneliness are real.
•  In admitting our fears aloud, to trusted friends, we learn that we are not alone.
• Lessons of forgiveness, time well-spent and friendships.
• Wanna support your “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider buying Robin a “virtual” coffee as a sign of your appreciation. Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass

LINKS to RESOURCES:

MY NOMADIC TRAVELING FRIEND: “In Life, There Is Time for Everything.”

SUBSTACK: https://substack.com/home/post/p-150225058

SUPPORT GROUPS:

MESSY MIDDLE MONDAYS: EVERY Monday, 75 mins; 8pm EST, Zoom, $10 pp each week via Buy Me A Coffee. Register each week using this link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/165736

THE GENDER EXPANSIVE EDITION: EVERY Tuesday, 75 mins; 8pm EST, Zoom, $10 pp each week via Buy Me A Coffee. Register each week using this link: https://buymeacoffee.com/robindouglass/e/253374

NOT-STRAIGHT SUPPORT GROUP: EVERY Wednesday, 75 mins; 12:30pm EST, Zoom, $10pp each week via Buy Me A Coffee. Register each week using this link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass/e/93135

2025 COMING OUT LATE RETREATS:

To be put on the email list for any/all of these retreats, email Robin at: Comingoutlater@gmail.com.

-NASHVILLE, TN: April 4-7, 2025FULL

-KENNEBUNK, ME: June 19-23, 2025CONFIRMED

-PHILADELPHIA, PA: July or AugustTENTATIVE

-GRAND JUNCTION, CO: OctoberTENTATIVE

SMALL GROUP COACHING: Be one of 6 late bloomers who tackle some of your biggest struggles in 75-minutes, for 6 weeks in a newly launched Small Group Coaching Program starting in 2025. Email me at Comingoutlater@gmail.com and request my 1:1 OR Small Group Coaching Info Sheet.

SUPPORT ROBIN’S PODCAST: Wanna support our “Coming Out Late” podcast? Then please consider buying Robin a “virtual” coffee as a sign of your appreciation. Simply go to: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass