Have you ever walked away from something you loved because shame, fear, or life circumstances made it feel impossible to continue?

For many LGBTQ people, the journey toward Pride is about much more than coming out, it's about reclaiming parts of ourselves that were lost to fear, bullying, rejection, or shame. In this deeply personal episode, Stef shares how returning to figure skating after decades away became a powerful journey of healing, self-love, and rediscovering his true identity.

You’ll discover:

1. How self-love can help you reconnect with parts of yourself that were hidden by fear, shame, or past experiences
2. Why reclaiming your identity is one of the most powerful acts of Pride and personal healing
3. How it's never too late to return to something you love and create a meaningful new chapter in your life

Ready to believe that your story isn't over and that reclaiming your authentic self is still possible? This episode will remind you that your comeback may be closer than you think.

New episodes every Monday.

More from Together Moving Forward:

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From Survival to Self-Love

How I Finally Learned to Embrace My LGBTQ Identity With Pride — And How You Can Too

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This podcast celebrates LGBTQ, LGBTQ+ and 2SLGBTQIA+ identity and Pride, sharing stories of Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, pansexual, and nonbinary people who are healing, building resilience, and embracing self-love, self-respect, and community.

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What happens when you stop hiding who you are and finally choose to live your truth?

In this powerful episode of Together Moving Forward, Stef sits down with Juelz — host of Talking T-ea — to talk about LGBTQ identity, Pride, addiction recovery, self-love, and the courage it takes to fully embrace yourself. Juelz shares her deeply personal journey as a trans woman navigating shame, healing, recovery, relationships, and learning how to truly respect herself after years of feeling unheard.

Through honest conversation and lived experience, this episode reminds you that your story matters, and that healing begins the moment you stop running from who you are.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

1. How self-love can help you heal from shame, addiction, and rejection
2. Why embracing your LGBTQ identity with pride takes courage, and daily self-respect
3. How sharing your story can empower both your healing journey and your community

If you’ve ever struggled to feel accepted, worthy, or confident in your identity, this episode will remind you that you are not alone, and that your truth has power.

Follow Juelz on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juelz_cruzn/

Talking T-ea on Buzzsprout: https://talkingtea.buzzsprout.com

New episodes every Monday.

More from Together Moving Forward:

Click here to contact me through the website to become a featured guest on the podcast or to get more information.

Or visit: https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com

Now booking keynote speaking engagements:

From Survival to Self-Love

How I Finally Learned to Embrace My LGBTQ Identity With Pride — And How You Can Too

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This podcast celebrates LGBTQ, LGBTQ+ and 2SLGBTQIA+ identity and Pride, sharing stories of Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, pansexual, and nonbinary people who are healing, building resilience, and embracing self-love, self-respect, and community.

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Are you struggling to fully accept your LGBTQ identity and truly feel pride in who you are?

In this powerful episode, Zachary Randles, host of Everything & Anything… and a Bit Gay, shares his deeply personal journey from denial and fear to fully living in authenticity, self-love, and pride. If you’ve ever struggled with accepting who you are or feared how others might react, this conversation will resonate deeply.

You’ll hear how real-life experiences, coming out challenges, and honest conversations can transform the way you see your identity, and yourself.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

1. How to move from denial to fully embracing your LGBTQ identity with confidence
2. Why giving people time, and yourself grace, is key to navigating your identity journey
3. How surrounding yourself with the right people can completely change your confidence and self-acceptance

Ready to step into your LGBTQ identity with more self-love, confidence, and pride? This is the episode you don’t want to miss, press play now.

About Zach: https://everythingandanythingpodcast.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealzachre

New episodes every Monday.

More from Together Moving Forward:

Click here to contact me through the website to become a featured guest on the podcast or to get more information.

Or visit: https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com

Now booking keynote speaking engagements:

From Survival to Self-Love

How I Finally Learned to Embrace My LGBTQ Identity With Pride — And How You Can Too

Click here for more information

Or click here: https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com/speaking/

Click here to follow us on Instagram.

Or click here: https://www.instagram.com/togethermovingforwardpodcast/

This podcast celebrates LGBTQ, LGBTQ+ and 2SLGBTQIA+ identity and Pride, sharing stories of Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, pansexual, and nonbinary people who are healing, building resilience, and embracing self-love, self-respect, and community.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you celebrating Pride… or still struggling to truly love yourself behind the scenes?

For many in the LGBTQ community, Pride looks joyful on the outside, but internally, self-love can feel out of reach. This episode dives into the deeper truth behind Pride and Identity, exploring how healing, not celebration, is often where real transformation begins.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

1. How LGBTQ Pride & Identity connect directly to your ability to build real self-love
2. Why external achievements won’t fix internal struggles, and what actually will
3. The small but powerful steps you can take to start reclaiming your identity and worth

Are you ready to move beyond surface-level Pride and start building real self-love from within? This episode will guide you forward, one step at a time.

New episodes every Monday.

More from Together Moving Forward:

Click here to contact me through the website to become a featured guest on the podcast or to get more information.

Or visit: https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com

Now booking keynote speaking engagements:

From Survival to Self-Love

How I Finally Learned to Embrace My LGBTQ Identity With Pride — And How You Can Too

Click here for more information

Or click here: https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com/speaking/

Click here to follow us on Instagram.

Or click here: https://www.instagram.com/togethermovingforwardpodcast/

This podcast celebrates LGBTQ, LGBTQ+ and 2SLGBTQIA+ identity and Pride, sharing stories of Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, pansexual, and nonbinary people who are healing, building resilience, and embracing self-love, self-respect, and community.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever feel like you’re shrinking yourself just to keep the peace in your LGBTQ identity and relationships?

If you’ve ever struggled to balance compassion for others with staying true to who you are, this episode will hit home. In this conversation with Heather Hester, speaker, coach, and founder of More Human, More Kind, we dive into the real, messy process of unlearning old beliefs, embracing your LGBTQ identity, and setting boundaries that protect your pride without losing your humanity.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

1. How to set healthy boundaries without guilt, even with close family
2. Practical ways to stop people-pleasing and stay true to your LGBTQ identity
3. How protecting your pride actually strengthens your self-respect and relationships

Tune in now to learn how to confidently set boundaries and fully embrace your LGBTQ identity with pride.

Everything about Heather: https://www.heatherhester.net

New episodes every Monday.

More from Together Moving Forward:

Click here to contact me through the website to become a featured guest on the podcast or to get more information.

Or visit: https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com

Now booking keynote speaking engagements:

From Survival to Self-Love

How I Finally Learned to Embrace My LGBTQ Identity With Pride — And How You Can Too

Click here for more information

Or click here: https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com/speaking/

Click here to follow us on Instagram.

Or click here: https://www.instagram.com/togethermovingforwardpodcast/

This podcast celebrates LGBTQ, LGBTQ+ and 2SLGBTQIA+ identity and Pride, sharing stories of Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, pansexual, and nonbinary people who are healing, building resilience, and embracing self-love, self-respect, and community.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you struggling to feel confident in your LGBTQ identity, even when you’re doing “everything right”?

In this episode, Cal Lerchi, a San Francisco-based creative, performer, and advocate, shares how they’ve navigated identity, self-expression, and self-love through singing, cycling, and drag. As someone who challenges labels and embraces fluidity, Cal offers a refreshing perspective on what it really means to live authentically within the LGBTQ community.

By listening, you’ll discover:

1. How to build genuine self-love without relying on labels or external validation
2. Why embracing fluidity can strengthen your LGBTQ identity and sense of pride
3. How joy and self-expression can become powerful tools for healing and confidence

Listen now to reconnect with your identity, embrace your pride, and start building real self-love from within.

New episodes every Monday.

More from Together Moving Forward:

Click here to contact me through the website to become a featured guest on the podcast or to get more information.

Or visit: https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com

Now booking keynote speaking engagements:

From Survival to Self-Love

How I Finally Learned to Embrace My LGBTQ Identity With Pride — And How You Can Too

Click here for more information

Or click here: https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com/speaking/

Click here to follow us on Instagram.

Or click here: https://www.instagram.com/togethermovingforwardpodcast/

This podcast celebrates LGBTQ, LGBTQ+ and 2SLGBTQIA+ identity and Pride, sharing stories of Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, pansexual, and nonbinary people who are healing, building resilience, and embracing self-love, self-respect, and community.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever felt like it’s too late to fully embrace your LGBTQ identity and truly feel pride in who you are?

In this episode, Alan Lessik shares his powerful journey featured in From Pain to Purpose, from living with chronic illness and personal setbacks to discovering self-love, purpose, and expression through ice skating later in life. His story is a reminder that your identity isn’t something you find someday, it’s something you choose to live, right now.

By listening, you’ll discover:

1. How to reconnect with your LGBTQ identity and build self-love, no matter your age or past
2. Why embracing the present moment is the key to feeling real pride in who you are
3. How to turn life’s challenges into a path toward purpose, confidence, and authenticity

Ready to stop waiting and start embracing your LGBTQ identity with pride? This episode will inspire you to take your next step forward.

Discover Alan: https://alanlessik.com

From Pain to Purpose: A film by Hendrik Welling: https://www.dw.com/en/adult-ice-skating-from-pain-to-purpose/video-76568833

New episodes every Monday.

More from Together Moving Forward:

Click here to contact me through the website to become a featured guest on the podcast or to get more information.

Or visit: https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com

Now booking keynote speaking engagements:

From Survival to Self-Love

How I Finally Learned to Embrace My LGBTQ Identity With Pride — And How You Can Too

Click here for more information

Or click here: https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com/speaking/

Click here to follow us on Instagram.

Or click here: https://www.instagram.com/togethermovingforwardpodcast/

This podcast celebrates LGBTQ, LGBTQ+ and 2SLGBTQIA+ identity and Pride, sharing stories of Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, pansexual, and nonbinary people who are healing, building resilience, and embracing self-love, self-respect, and community.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you truly living your LGBTQ identity with pride, or just surviving without fully respecting yourself?

So many people in the LGBTQ community struggle with self-respect, especially when fear, rejection, or past experiences hold them back from fully embracing who they are.

In this episode, Stef sits down with Kimberly Hadley, a global LGBTQ+ sports advocate and community leader, to explore how embracing your identity shapes your self-respect and ability to live with pride. Together, they dive into what it really means to live authentically, and why your identity and pride are deeply connected to how you see and treat yourself.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

1. How embracing your LGBTQ identity builds deeper self-respect and confidence
2. Why authenticity is the foundation of real pride, not just acceptance
3. How community and safe spaces can transform the way you see yourself

Listen now to learn how to fully embrace your LGBTQ identity, strengthen your self-respect, and step into your pride with confidence.

New episodes every Monday.

More from Together Moving Forward:

Click here to contact me through the website to become a featured guest on the podcast or to get more information.

Or visit: https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com

Now booking keynote speaking engagements:

From Survival to Self-Love

How I Finally Learned to Embrace My LGBTQ Identity With Pride — And How You Can Too

Click here for more information

Or click here: https://togethermovingforwardpodcast.com/speaking/

Click here to follow us on Instagram.

Or click here: https://www.instagram.com/togethermovingforwardpodcast/

This podcast celebrates LGBTQ, LGBTQ+ and 2SLGBTQIA+ identity and Pride, sharing stories of Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, pansexual, and nonbinary people who are healing, building resilience, and embracing self-love, self-respect, and community.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.