#01 - Who Is Stef Vachon? A Raw Story of LGBTQ Identity, Pride, and Healing

How do you learn to love yourself after a lifetime of shame, trauma, and silence?In this powerful first episode of the Together Moving Forward Podcast, host Stef Vachon, a proud queer man, father, and former professional figure skater, opens up about his personal journey of reclaiming his LGBTQ identity and rediscovering pride through healing, resilience, and community.From surviving years of bullying and abuse to stepping back onto the ice at 55, Stef’s story is one of courage, transformation, and self-acceptance.He shares how his return to figure skating and becoming a dad reignited his passion for life, and inspired him to create a safe space for the LGBTQ community  around the world.In this deeply personal conversation, you’ll discover:How Stef turned pain into purpose through storytelling and solidarity.Why embracing LGBTQ identity and pride is an act of healing.How self-love can transform your life, no matter your age or past.Join Stef as he builds a global community of connection, compassion, and pride.Listen now and celebrate LGBTQ Pride, and Identity!Share this episode and help spread the message that solidarity beats hate.New episodes every Monday and Thursday morning, Eastern Time (ET).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 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.