Chase Rodriguez is a fitness instructor, mum and roller derby skater. Growing up in a religious family, she believed her attraction to women was sinful. Chase married and had children but later came out during her divorce proceedings.

Chase was drawn to the roller derby community after seeing the film Whip It! She loves how the sport helps her physical and mental health. Being part of a team with other LGBTQIA+ members helped her embrace her true self and find her tribe. Chase talks about queer sports, Pride and how coming out feels like coming home.

Joining the LGBTQ+ community later in life can feel daunting. Chase suggests seeking out queer sports groups, from spectator communities to teams. You can find out more about UK roller derby from the WFTDA and Five Nations Roller Derby.

Late in the Gay is a ⁠Substack⁠, podcast and community for LGBTQ+ people who came out later in life created by journalist, podcaster and dog mom Yvette Caster.

There’s a ⁠Sunday Substack⁠ - the clueless musings of a woman who came out at 43

There’s a ⁠Wednesday events Substack ⁠- 3 things to do in the UK this week if you came out later in life

Find Late in the Gay and details of events on Instagram and Facebook ⁠@lateinthegay⁠

Find host Yvette Caster across social media @yvettecaster

Late in the Gay is hosted by Yvette Caster

Produced and edited by George Boucher

Artwork by Deirdre Spain of Deesign Illustrations

Music by @PoldMusic