Graying Rainbows Coming Out LGBT+ Later in Life

Nov 05 2021 56 ep. 41 mins 513
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Graying Rainbows is a community that supports people of all genders and sexual identities, with a focus on the challenges of Coming Out LGBT+ Later in Life. We use interviews, history, and storytelling to connect people who are new to the Rainbow Community. Graying Rainbows is released on the first Monday each month.

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GR 56 Three Year Anniversary Episode

Nov 05 2021 16 mins  
Graying Rainbows launched in November 2018. It's been an eventful three years, so this episode is a little different. It contains some advice for new listeners, reflections on lessons learned, and a brief look toward the future. Now that there are over 50 episodes I have done some re-organizing to make it easier to find certain content. The About page at grayingrainbows.com contain

GR 55 Review of "All In" by Billie Jean King

Oct 01 2021 13 mins  
This episode of Graying Rainbows is a review of Billie Jean King's new autobiography "All In." I highly recommend the audio version because it is read by King and her emotions come through. King's story includes "coming out later in life." She describes the toll that the delay took on her health and happiness, as well as the new sense of freedom she discovered when she was finally

Rae McDaniel: Gender Transitions Coach

Sep 03 2021 42 mins  
This episode of Graying Rainbows features Gender Transition Coach Rae McDaniel. She shares her own story and her passion for helping clients of all ages. Rae's Websites: Practical Audacity Genderfck: The Club Other References: Transgender History by Susan Stryker (GR 12) Unbound: Transgender Men and the Remaking of Identity by Arlene Stiene (GR 27) Announcements: Sign up for

GR 53 Army Veteran Andre Barnhardt

Aug 06 2021 21 mins  
In this month's episode of Graying Rainbows Army veteran Andre Barnhardt shares his struggle to embrace his identity as a gay man. He reminds us that despite the new more "open" policies it remains difficult to come out in a military culture. Learn more about Andre: esinnej.com/blog/Transition Americanwoodpics.com Announcements: Sign up for the FREE Graying Rainbows Newsl

GR 52 Asexuality with Julie Sondra Decker

Jul 02 2021 49 mins  
This episode is an interview with Julie Sondra Decker, author of "The Invisible Orientation: An Introduction to Asexuality." Most people acknowledge that sexual orientations includes homosexuals, bisexuals, and heterosexuals, but there is actually a fourth possibility. A person who identifies as asexual does not feel sexual attraction to anyone. Unfortunately, many assume that this

GR 51 Dr. Larry Millhoffer shares his experiences from the early days of AIDS

Jun 18 2021 64 mins  
Dr. Larry Millhoffer is a retired physician who is grateful to have been with his husband for 45 years. Over that time the meaning of "coming out" has evolved, but a pivotal time in his life was caring for the first patients with AIDS as a young physician in the early 80's. During our conversation he reflects on the challenges of caring for patients in a time of fear and uncertaint

GR 50 Brig. General David Cotton

Jun 04 2021 59 mins  
Retired Air Force Brig. General David Cotton shares his story of coming out LGBT+ after leaving his military career. He struggled with depression and with ending his marriage, but he shares how he learned how to embrace vulnerability and discovered new ways to connect with others. Links and Resources: Don't miss Dr. Ginger Campbell's Zoom presentation to the First Friday Breakfast

GR 49 Quinn Cromm (Corrected Version)

May 07 2021 50 mins  
This episode of Graying Rainbows features Quinn Cromm who shares their experience of being non-binary in a world of rapidly changing ideas. If you downloaded this episode before July 7, 2021 please download this corrected version. My apologies to Quinn for mis-gendering them in the original version. Announcements: Sign up for the FREE Graying Rainbows Newsletter Or Text GRAYIN

GR 48 Carren Strock Returns

Apr 02 2021 39 mins  
In this month's episode of Graying Rainbows we talk with writer Carren Strock about the 3rd edition of "Married Women Who Love Women, and More." Despite changing attitudes women continue to discover their attraction to other women after marriage and there are many ways to cope with the unique challenges of this dilemma. Links and References: Carren Strock's website: carrenstrock.c

GR 47 Former Minister Nathan Hall Shares His Journey

Mar 05 2021 48 mins  
In this episode of Graying Rainbows former minister Nathan Hall shares what happened when he was outed without warning. It is an inspiring story of strength and resilience. Recommended Reading: God and the Gay Christian: The Biblical Case in Support of Same-Sex Relationships by Matthew Vines UnClobber: Rethinking Our Misuse of the Bible on Homosexuality by Colby Martin What the Bi