EPISODE · Jan 20, 2023 · 45 MIN

Coming Out & Beyond Season 4 Episode 2 | Joan's Story

from Coming Out & Beyond Support for Women Questioning Their Sexuality Later in Life

Joan Alexander is a Spiritual Director & Supervisor who came out as a lesbian in her mid-forties. Twenty years later, she is here to share a bit of her life story...how she worked in The Anglican Church of Canada, told her sons she was queer via email, met the love of her life (a same-gender priest) in The Church, was disowned by her siblings for making this "choice" and...how today she serves others on similar journeys in her practice of spiritual direction and supervision. Visit Joan Alexander's website: www.joanalexanderspiritualdirector.com Joan's Contemplative Circle for Queer Women is a six-session opportunity to practice and participate in contemplative listening within a community of queer women who are coming out later in life. Coming from a variety of spiritual/religious backgrounds and perhaps in the processes of deconstructing and reconstructing lives – all will be welcome here! This group will meet on: DATES (Tuesdays): March 7 & March 21, 2023 April 4 & 18, 2023 May 2 &16, 2023 6:30 p.m. Mountain Time If you'd like to participate, please reach out to Joan at [email protected].  Book a free Discovery Call with Anne-Marie. Download the free Coming Out Guide here. Learn more about Lotus Group Coaching here. Follow Anne-Marie on Facebook and Instagram. Listen to the Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and on www.annemariezanzal.com 

What this episode covers

Joan Alexander is a Spiritual Director & Supervisor who came out as a lesbian in her mid-forties. Twenty years later, she is here to share a bit of her life story...how she worked in The Anglican Church of Canada, told her sons she was queer via email, met the love of her life (a same-gender priest) in The Church, was disowned by her siblings for making this "choice" and...how today she serves others on similar journeys in her practice of spiritual direction and supervision. Visit Joan Alexander's website: www.joanalexanderspiritualdirector.com Joan's Contemplative Circle for Queer Women is a six-session opportunity to practice and participate in contemplative listening within a community of queer women who are coming out later in life. Coming from a variety of spiritual/religious backgrounds and perhaps in the processes of deconstructing and reconstructing lives – all will be welcome here! This group will meet on: DATES (Tuesdays): March 7 & March 21, 2023 April 4 & 18, 2023 May 2 &16, 2023 6:30 p.m. Mountain Time If you'd like to participate, please reach out to Joan at [email protected]. Book a free Discovery Call with Anne-Marie. Download the free Coming Out Guide here. Learn more about Lotus Group Coaching here. Follow Anne-Marie on Facebook and Instagram. Listen to the Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and on www.annemariezanzal.com

NOW PLAYING

Coming Out & Beyond Season 4 Episode 2 | Joan's Story

0:00 45:05

1×

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

I'm ok

Mar 26, 2026 ·1m

Food Saved My Life

Mar 19, 2026 ·34m

Eat More Vegetables: The 4 Foods That Beat Ozempic (Naturally)

Feb 18, 2026 ·11m

How to End Heart Disease with Dr. Fuhrman

Feb 11, 2026 ·45m

Revolutionizing Breast Health: QT Imaging, Overdiagnosis, and What to Do Instead

Jan 27, 2026 ·35m

REMIX: Why we over-shop and compulsively acquire, and how to stop, with Dr Jan Eppingstall

Jan 9, 2026 ·61m

Similar Podcasts

MG Show MG Show The MG Show, hosted by Jeffrey Pedersen and Shannon Townsend, is a leading alternative media platform dedicated to uncovering the truth behind today’s most pressing political issues. Launched in 2019, the show has grown exponentially, offering unfiltered insights, comprehensive research, and real-time analysis. With a commitment to independent journalism and factual integrity, the MG Show empowers its audience with knowledge and encourages active participation in the political discourse. Eat to Live Jenna Fuhrman, Dr. Fuhrman Our health is our most precious gift and smart nutrition can change your life. Each month, join Dr. Fuhrman and his daughter, Jenna Fuhrman as they discuss important topics in the world of nutrition. Eat to Live will change the way you eat and think about food. French Your Way Jessica: Native French teacher founder of French Your Way Boost your French listening skills and test your comprehension with this one of a kind series of podcasts. Get the chance to listen to a real conversation between native speakers talking at normal speed AND customise your learning experience through carefully designed sets of questions (2 levels of difficulty) available for download at www.frenchvoicespodcast.com. All interviews also come with the transcript. French teacher Jessica interviews native speakers of French from around the world who share a bit of their life and passion. Where else would you meet in one same place a French yoga teacher based in Melbourne, a soap manufacturer from Provence, or a couple cycling around the world? That Hoarder: Overcome Compulsive Hoarding That Hoarder Hoarding disorder is stigmatised and people who hoard feel vast amounts of shame. This podcast began life as an audio diary, an anonymous outlet for somebody with this weird condition. That Hoarder speaks about her experiences living with compulsive hoarding, she interviews therapists, academics, researchers, children of hoarders, professional organisers and influencers, and she shares insight and tips for others with the problem. Listened to by people who hoard as well as those who love them and those who work with them, Overcome Compulsive Hoarding with That Hoarder aims to shatter the stigma, share the truth and speak openly and honestly to improve lives.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Coming Out & Beyond Support for Women Questioning Their Sexuality Later in Life?

This episode is 45 minutes long.

When was this Coming Out & Beyond Support for Women Questioning Their Sexuality Later in Life episode published?

This episode was published on January 20, 2023.

What is this episode about?

Can I download this Coming Out & Beyond Support for Women Questioning Their Sexuality Later in Life episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.

URL copied to clipboard!