Lip Service
We are here We are queer We are changing the world one story at a time. Lip Service, The Podcast Of Our Coming Out Stories, is a collection of queer coming out stories. Stories that may make you cry, stories that may make you sad. Stories that may be thought provoking, drive conversation, create acceptance and understanding of our queer culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Doctor Sun Pandé: From identifying as bisexual to embracing an Ace Ero identity
In this episode of Lip Service, host pamm interviews Doctor Sun, a counselor and coach based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Doctor Sun shares her complex coming-out journey, from identifying as bisexual to embracing an Ace Ero (asexual and aromantic) identity
Khaliah Guillory :The tangible impact of coming out at work
In this episode of Lip Service, a podcast of OUR COMING OUT STORIES, Khaliah, talks about the tangible impact of coming out at work.
Jenn T. Grace, Author, Speaker, and Professional Lesbian
Jenn T. Grace, Author, Speaker, and Professional Lesbian
Chris Holloman’s Journey
Chris Holloman’s journey from a small rural town to the vibrant gay community in Los Angeles was filled with unique experiences
G Sparx: Sharing their journey one year into microdosing testosterone
I had a great interview with G Sparx, who shares their journey one year into microdosing testosterone. From subtle physical changes, such as facial hair growth, to the more profound impact on mental health and self-perception, G Sparx opens up about how this stage of their transition has reshaped their relationship with body image and identity.
Julian Leaver: He denied his queerness for much of his life, believing it was tied to the trauma of childhood abuse
Julian speaks about how he denied his queerness for much of his life, believing it was tied to the trauma of childhood abuse.
Paul Iarrobino: From Boston to Portland, Meet the founder of Bold Voices
Paul Iarrobino: From Boston to Portland, Meet the founder of Bold Voices
Misty Hillin: "Together Is How We Win"
Misty Hillin: "Together Is How We Win"
Freddie Quagliana: "They Couldn't Silence My Truth"
Freddie Quagliana: "They Couldn't Silence My Truth"
Casey Dalbor: In a world that can feel increasingly unsettled, our voices provide a sense of grounding
Casey Dalbor: In a world that can feel increasingly unsettled, our voices provide a sense of grounding. They remind us who we are, where we’ve been, and what still matters.
Jason Anderson: Unconditional Love: How My Family Embraced My Truth
Jason Anderson: Unconditional Love: How My Family Embraced My Truth
Dr. Howard Gluss: Surviving History, But Not My Truth — Coming Out and Losing My Family
Dr. Howard Gluss: Surviving History, But Not My Truth — Coming Out and Losing My Family
Shaelyn Moody: Don't ask your daughter if she crushes on boys, ask if they have a crush on anyone
Shaelyn Moody: Don't ask your daughter if she crushes on boys, ask if they have a crush on anyone
John-Waako CokA: I am a Two-Spirit Celebration from Tulsa, Oklahoma
John-Waako CokA: I am a Two-Spirit Celebration from Tulsa, Oklahoma
Rope Wolf: Growing up Queer in San Francisco
Rope Wolf: Growing up Queer in San Francisco
William T. L. Cox, Ph.D and His Coming Out Story
William T. L. Cox, Ph.D / He / Him is a world renowned scientist and practitioner devoted to evidence-based justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion work. He is also the co-host of the Diverse Joy podcast, and this is His Coming Out Story.
Liz Luoma - From High School and Beyond, How Relationships Help Us Grow
Liz Luoma - From High School and Beyond, How Relationships Help Us Grow
Rob Anderson: It's my 24th Anniversary of Coming Out!
It's my 24th Anniversary of Coming Out!
Madelyn: Don't Let A Religion Hold You Back, You Deserve You!
Madelyn: Don't Let A Religion Hold You Back, You Deserve You!
Karla Eickoff: Karla's journey started in 2020 and has been a joyous
Karla Eickoff: Karla's journey started in 2020 and has been a joyous
Wolf Martinez: OMG, You Won't Believe This One! It's full of tears and laughter
Wolf Martinez: OMG, You Won't Believe This One! It's full of tears and laughter
Kathy Jacks: If you have been to Sue Ellen's in Dallas, you may know Kathy Jack. This is her Coming Out Story
Kathy Jacks: If you have been to Sue Ellen's in Dallas, you may know Kathy Jack. This is her Coming Out Story
Lauren Snyder: Do You Know Lauren Snyder / The Real Housewives of Santa Fe
Lauren Snyder: Do You Know Lauren Snyder / The Real Housewives of Santa Fe
Robert Casey: Robert is a Gold Star Gay and his mother was urging him to come out to his friends!
Robert Casey: Robert is a Gold Star Gay and his mother was urging him to come out to his friends!
Mia : I discovered my transness in my early 20’s when I realized there were other people who felt the same way that I felt.
Mia : I discovered my transness in my early 20’s when I realized there were other people who felt the same way that I felt.
Katalina Hadfield Part 2: “People will treat you better if you present your gender in a way they deem acceptable"
Katalina Hadfield Part 2: “People will treat you better if you present your gender in a way they deem acceptable"
Katalina Hadfield Part 1: I tried to present myself in the most digestible way possible
Katalina Hadfield Part 1: I tried to present myself in the most digestible way possible
Ryn Arcane: I feel more like myself now, I feel more natural in my own body
Ryn Arcane: I feel more like myself now, I feel more natural in my own body
Brad Ward: I spent years trying to be the best Southern Baptist boy I could be
Brad Ward: I spent years trying to be the best Southern Baptist boy I could be
Marcus White: It was a mutual 7th grade crush
Marcus White: It was a mutual 7th grade crush
Justin Garoutte: The availability of LGBTQ+ literature for youth supports their feeling of belonging and self-worth
Justin Garoutte: The availability of LGBTQ+ literature for youth supports their feeling of belonging and self-worth.
Melissa Alexander: I had to take the risk of losing Everything, and I did
Melissa Alexander: I had to take the risk of losing Everything, and I did.
Johnnie Reynard: I realized my truth when I performed as a Drag King
Johnnie Reynard: I realized my truth when I performed as a Drag King
Gauge Burnett: I struggled with transitioning because I did not want to give up parts of myself
Gauge Burnett: I struggled with transitioning because I did not want to give up parts of myself
Dan Pickel: Dad, our queerness came from your genes
Dan Pickel: Dad, our queerness came from your genes
Maegan Carberry: They / Them is a gender-neutral third-person pronoun, and it has been used for centuries
They / Them is a gender-neutral third-person pronoun, and it has been used for centuries
Melissa Schonbeger: How many times have you heard “It Happened at Vassar"?
How many times have you heard “It Happened at Vassar"?
Jill Osur: I Had No Inkling, until I did.
I had no inkling, until I did.
Kayla W.B: Kayla is a Sexual Health and Wellness Coach
Kayla is a Sexual Health and Wellness Coach
Lisa Malachowsky: It Happened at Vassar and My Sister's Queer Too
It Happened at Vassar and My Sister's Queer Too