61 episodes
Peace Out Coming Out Coach
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4.8 • 271 Ratings
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Hey, I'm Sally Osborne, the coming out coach. Raised in the LDS (Mormon) church, I had a clear plan for my life since as early as I can remember. Until everything suddenly imploded. After a deep dive into my soul, I experienced the excruciating pain of losing my faith. My internal world was destroyed and my external world came soon after.
When I had the strength, I began to search for the bricks to begin rebuilding. I desperately needed to understand myself. To heal. To believe in myself. To FIND myself. And then to be true to myself. I realized I am GAY and have been my whole life! Soon after came the pain. Staying married to a man would have been the ultimate betrayal of self.
So, I did it. I came out! I am living my truth. I'm here on the other side and you guys, believe me when I tell you it is WORTH IT! I don’t just feel happy, I feel ALIVE! And it is so beautiful.
After coming out of religion or the closet, there are still challenges to be faced. THIS is life. Being a human is not easy. We're all on the path, evolving and discovering more of who we are every day. No matter where you are on your journey, I am here for it.
Peace Out is for everyone. I'm here for you, your partner, parent, sibling, or BFF, as you peacefully navigate coming out of religion or coming out of the closet. Or if you're like me, both!
I created this podcast to give you some encouragement and love through these super challenging times. Whether you personally have questions, are looking for help, or a even a community, I see you. I hear you. You got this!
When you feel like you don’t fit in, you fit in right here.
Find Sal on Instagram @comingoutcoach
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Episode 61. Faith Unraveled with Elisha Lee
Sal and Lena welcome their friend Elisha Lee, from Faith Unraveled to the podcast!
Elisha is a powerhouse! On this episode she shares her experience of being publicly shamed and ostrisized as a result of purity culture and toxic gossiping in muliltipule LDS communities.
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Season 3 Kickoff!
Sal and Lena catch you up on life!
We talk about everything from moving to a new city, launching our "Mormon No More" course, a celebrity fan girl moment, Sal's filming of the youtube show Middleground and more!
We love you!
Email us with your podcast requests for this season!
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Episode 59. Coming Out Later in Life || with Becky Goodwin
Becky Goodwin is on the hero's journey.
Just last year she left her 30+ marriage, left the LDS church, and came out as a lesbian at the age of 57.
Becky is now on the healing journey of self discovery and reclaiming her sovernity. She attended the most recent Peace Out Retreat and shares her experience of diving in and letting go. She is a GEM of a human being.
Her story is impactful and her energy is radiant. We love her so much and so will you!
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Episode 58. Psychedelic Awakening || with Stephanie Brinkerhoff
Stephanie was a Mormon mom not finding any relief using the tyipcal tools provided to treat depression and anxiety. After much research she decided to give mushrooms a shot.
The experience allowed her to see what had been right in front of her the whole time.
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Episode 57. Love Makes a Family - Navigating Divorce || with Paul Schwen (Lena's Ex-Husband!)
Everyone's favorite ex-husband is here!
Paul is Lena's ex, dad to their 4 boys, and the #1 honorary member of the Rainbow Squad.
In this episode you'll hear Paul vulnerably explain how he was able to show up with such love and be so present amidst the news of Lena coming out and his marriage ending.
Paul also talks about his divorce mediation business, New Way Mediation. He shares how he works with families to create more harmony and less divisiveness throughout the divorce process.
You'll love Paul even more after listening to this eposide! Enjoy.
newwaymediation.com
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Episode 56. Reclaiming Power After Childhood Abuse || with the victim in 2.3 billion lawsuit involving the Mormon Church
TRIGGER WARNING: Childhood sexual abuse discussed
Our guest on this episdoe is a true testament that we can not only survive, but we can THRIVE after extreme trauma. You do not want to miss this story.
She was recently awarded 2.3 billion dollars in damages in a civil lawsuit against her stepfather, her mother and the Mormon church. She was abused by her stepfather (her mother was an accomplice) from the age of 5 until 14, when someone fianlly listened to her. And it was NOT someone from the church.
Customer Reviews
Comforting and inspirational
Last year I had a revelation that religion didn’t make sense to me. Your documentary and now your podcast has helped me feel less alone and more empowered! Thank you! 💕
Love the pod cast
Don’t count our conservatives! Conservatives love you both and value your podcast.
Here because of the doc <3
I LOVED the doc on Hulu so looking forward to listening to the podcast as well! Such lovely people with such an incredibly inspiring story. Long live love! ❤️🤗🌈