The Messy Middle of Coming Out, Starting Over, and Finding Your Truth | From Silent to Said It with Jerod

In this unfiltered conversation, I sit down with Jerod to discuss coming out, divorce, parenting, bullying, self-discovery, and finding the courage to live authentically. Jerod shares his personal journey of discovering his sexuality, navigating major life transitions, having honest conversations with his children, and learning how to embrace his truth.

We explore the messy middle that so many people experience when life doesn’t go according to plan. From rebuilding after divorce to overcoming fear, judgment, and expectations, this episode is about finding your voice and stepping into the person you were always meant to be.

Jerod shares how finding his voice through podcasting opened the door to an entirely new chapter. Today, he is the founder of Said It Beauty, turning his experiences, resilience, and passion into a brand that encourages others to show up authentically. His journey proves that some of life’s most difficult seasons can become the catalyst for our greatest growth.

If you’re navigating a life transition, questioning what’s next, healing from the past, rebuilding your confidence, or learning to live more authentically, this conversation will remind you that you are not alone.

• Coming out later in life
• LGBTQ+ community and Pride Month
• Divorce and starting over
• Parenting through life transitions
• Bullying and self-acceptance
• Finding your voice
• Authentic living
• Personal growth and self-discovery
• Building confidence
• Entrepreneurship and Said It Beauty
• Midlife transitions
• Mental health and resilience

Silent to Spoken in finding YOUR truth.

Don’t quit in the quiet.