Lip Service

In this episode of Lip Service, host pamm meyers welcomes Jenna (Zenyanova Reign), a queer, polyamorous woman originally from Ukraine, now living in Albuquerque. Jenna shares her coming out journey, revealing her relationship with a married couple and her family's shocked, culturally influenced reaction. Over time, her family softened, though tensions remain, particularly around her polyamorous lifestyle and her partner Avery's transgender identity. Jenna also discusses her current relationship with a woman named Marissa and her career as a sex and intimacy coach. She describes building a supportive "cosmic family" alongside her biological one in New Mexico.

In this episode of Lip Service, host Pam Myers speaks with Kat Eaves about their coming out journey and nonprofit work. Kat shares how fear, body image struggles, and an evangelical phase delayed their queer identity exploration until their mid-20s, when a supportive Oakland community helped them embrace who they are. Their coming out to family was remarkably smooth. Kat also discusses their role as CEO of Give Us the Floor, a nonprofit app providing anonymous peer support for LGBTQ+ youth aged 13–24. The conversation touches on social media safety, age-gating laws, and the importance of holding tech companies accountable.

pamm meyers, speaks with Lance McDaniel, a queer and trans man from Albuquerque, New Mexico. Lance shares his coming out journey, first identifying as a lesbian in childhood before coming out as trans at 17. He discusses the support he received from friends and family, including his mother's emotional but loving response. Now 34, Lance is married with two children and owns Transcending Massage LLC, a practice dedicated to providing safe, affirming care for trans and gender-diverse clients.

Unique addresses safety concerns for LGBTQ+ families in Texas, particularly as Black women. She also discusses her organization, For The People, which advocates for healthier youth relationships with technology,

Doug identified as straight well into adulthood before having a personal epiphany in 2012.

In this episode of Lip Service, host pamm interviews Doctor Sun, a counselor and coach based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Doctor Sun shares her complex coming-out journey, from identifying as bisexual to embracing an Ace Ero (asexual and aromantic) identity

In this episode of Lip Service, a podcast of OUR COMING OUT STORIES, Khaliah, talks about the tangible impact of coming out at work.

Jenn T. Grace, Author, Speaker, and Professional Lesbian

Chris Holloman’s journey from a small rural town to the vibrant gay community in Los Angeles was filled with unique experiences

I had a great interview with G Sparx, who shares their journey one year into microdosing testosterone. From subtle physical changes, such as facial hair growth, to the more profound impact on mental health and self-perception, G Sparx opens up about how this stage of their transition has reshaped their relationship with body image and identity.

Julian speaks about how he denied his queerness for much of his life, believing it was tied to the trauma of childhood abuse.

Paul Iarrobino: From Boston to Portland, Meet the founder of Bold Voices

Misty Hillin: "Together Is How We Win"

Freddie Quagliana: "They Couldn't Silence My Truth"

Casey Dalbor: In a world that can feel increasingly unsettled, our voices provide a sense of grounding. They remind us who we are, where we’ve been, and what still matters.

Jason Anderson: Unconditional Love: How My Family Embraced My Truth

Dr. Howard Gluss: Surviving History, But Not My Truth — Coming Out and Losing My Family

Shaelyn Moody: Don't ask your daughter if she crushes on boys, ask if they have a crush on anyone

John-Waako CokA: I am a Two-Spirit Celebration from Tulsa, Oklahoma

Rope Wolf: Growing up Queer in San Francisco

William T. L. Cox, Ph.D / He / Him is a world renowned scientist and practitioner devoted to evidence-based justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion work. He is also the co-host of the Diverse Joy podcast, and this is His Coming Out Story.

Liz Luoma - From High School and Beyond, How Relationships Help Us Grow

It's my 24th Anniversary of Coming Out!

Madelyn: Don't Let A Religion Hold You Back, You Deserve You!

Karla Eickoff: Karla's journey started in 2020 and has been a joyous 

Wolf Martinez: OMG, You Won't Believe This One! It's full of tears and laughter

Kathy Jacks: If you have been to Sue Ellen's in Dallas, you may know Kathy Jack. This is her Coming Out Story

Lauren Snyder: Do You Know Lauren Snyder / The Real Housewives of Santa Fe

Robert Casey: Robert is a Gold Star Gay and his mother was urging him to come out to his friends!

Mia : I discovered my transness in my early 20’s when I realized there were other people who felt the same way that I felt.

Katalina Hadfield Part 2: “People will treat you better if you present your gender in a way they deem acceptable"

Katalina Hadfield Part 1: I tried to present myself in the most digestible way possible

Ryn Arcane: I feel more like myself now, I feel more natural in my own body

Brad Ward: I spent years trying to be the best Southern Baptist boy I could be

Marcus White: It was a mutual 7th grade crush

Justin Garoutte: The availability of LGBTQ+ literature for youth supports their feeling of belonging and self-worth. 

Melissa Alexander: I had to take the risk of losing Everything, and I did.

Johnnie Reynard: I realized my truth when I performed as a Drag King 

Gauge Burnett: I struggled with transitioning because I did not want to give up parts of myself

Dan Pickel: Dad, our queerness came from your genes

They / Them is a gender-neutral third-person pronoun, and it has been used for centuries

How many times have you heard “It Happened at Vassar"? 

I had no inkling, until I did. 

Kayla is a Sexual Health and Wellness Coach 

It Happened at Vassar and My Sister's Queer Too

From Wall Street to Where Do Gay's Retire

Ryan Tuknott: Burning Man Lit My Fire

Tim Kerbavaz: Are You Sure You're A Boy? 

Lee Ignatius King / Phanton Nips: Life Began at 50 for this Baby Drag King

Kathy Kunda: I struggled with telling my story for a long time