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Made It Out
by Made It Out Media
Watch this podcast and our new show 'Out For A Drive' on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@madeitout We've made it out of the closet, now it's time to unpack all that comes with finding yourself! Every week, Mal Glowenke, a recovering Texas-raised lesbian, will bring her unfiltered perspective to conversations with other queer people across the country, digging into everything from relationships to religion, sex and culture, and anything that affects or interests the lesbian community. Subscribe to get new episodes every Tuesday! Become a paid subscriber! https://madeitout.supercast.com/ Follow and connect with all things @madeitoutpodcast on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. For advertising opportunities please email [email protected] </
Episodes
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Finale
In today's episode, Mal sits down for the Finale of Made It Out. She discusses what the show has meant to her, why it's ending, and what's coming next. To purchase Mal's 30 day guided Journal: https://store.bookbaby.com/book/making-it-out Plus, don’t miss the YouHaul or YouGhost card game.…
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Who Taught Women to Hate Their Bodies w/ Bradi Masci
This week, Mal sits down with artist Bradi Masci, who recently included Mal in a series of nude paintings celebrating queer figures in culture.Together, they unpack compulsory heterosexuality, the complicated relationship women are taught to have with their bodies, and how early we learn to look...
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A Family Full of Gays w/ Heather Shaw
Heather Shaw joins Mal for a nostalgic conversation about growing up in a family where every sibling eventually came out as gay and the unique closeness that can bring. Together, they reminisce about the shows, campaigns, and cultural moments that shaped how they understood themselves, from Glee…
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Lesbian Summer Camp w/ Erin McGuire
Today Mal sits with Erin McGuire who after being laid off from her government research job, took an unexpected leap, creating a summer camp at a château in the French countryside that has become a gathering place for women, with a large sapphic community at its heart. What started as a setback...
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How Queerness Makes You Question Everything w/ Zoe Branch
In this episode, Mal is joined by Zoe Branch to talk about how queerness can become a gateway to questioning everything. They explore how living outside the mainstream can give you permission to rethink your career, your relationships, your definition of success, and the rules you’ve been taught…
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Being a Queer Female Founder w/ Natalie White
Mal and Natalie sit down to talk about the ups and downs of being female entrepreneurs. Natalie shares how her persistence and a kismet run in with Mark Cuban changed her life’s trajectory. Follow our guest @nattyewhite and find Moolah Kicks at moolahkicks.com, follow the show @madeitout and…
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Trans Athletes in Sports w/ Ellie Roscher
In today’s episode Mal sits down with author Ellie Roscher, and what starts as a conversation in trans rights in sports turns into a lesson in theology! Follow our guest @ellieroscher and find her books at ellieroscher.com, follow the show @madeitout and follow Mal @malglowenke. Thank you to this...
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When Loss Forces You to Become Yourself w/ Catherine McCafferty
In this episode, Catherine McCafferty shares her journey with her sexuality. including her view on labels, her first engagement, and the story of losing her father and coming out at nearly the same time, two life-altering experiences that forced her to confront who she was and what she truly...
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Rebuilding Family After Coming Out w/ Courtney Dietz
This week, Mal is joined by actor and former Louisville D1 cheerleader Courtney Dietz for a conversation about identity, family acceptance, and healing. We talk about what it was like being part of a well known team being closeted, and the challenges she faced with acceptance from her parents.…
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Sapphic Sorority w/ Georgia Bridgers
In this episode Mal sits down with Georgia Bridgers to unpack her journey growing up in Ohio, attending Catholic school, and navigating her identity in an environment where queerness wasn’t openly discussed. Georgia talks about the role discovering lesbian porn and fifth harmony played in helping...
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Queer Female Founder
This week, Mal is joined by Allison McNamara for an honest conversation about entrepreneurship, identity, and how taking control of your health can change your life. Follow our guest @allisonmcnamara, follow the show @madeitout and follow Mal @malglowenke. Thank you to this episode’s sponsor!...
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What No One Tells You About Coming Out
Mal sits down with the beauty editor of Cosmopolitan magazine to compare their experiences coming out and how it affected their body image, style, and relationship to themselves. Follow our guest @ebethgillette, follow the show @madeitout and follow Mal @malglowenke. Philly (June 4th) –...
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Everyone Watches Women's Sports
In this episode Mal sits down with one of the three owners behind Blazers Sports Bar, a space built for queer women, by queer women. What started as an idea between three people who came from completely different professional backgrounds turned into one of the only sports bars intentionally…
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I'm Not For Everyone
Mal sits down with Lauren Chan - the first lesbian to be on the cover of Sports Illustrated, and someone who has made significant change in the body positivity movement. They discuss becoming representation, being misunderstood at a large scale, and how to make substantial change. Follow our…
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Endings Are Good w/ mal Glowenke
This week Mal talks about what running a marathon has done for her mental health, and discusses why she thinks all endings are ultimately positive. Follow the show @madeitout and follow Mal @malglowenke Thank you to this episode's sponsor! -Beboe: Use code MadeItOut20 for 20% off your first order...
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Coming Into Yourself
In this episode, Mal sits down with Leyla Ebrahimi to talk about how her identity (both cultural and queer) has shaped her music from the inside out.We get into what it was like growing up Persian-American and navigating the expectations that came with it. Leyla also shares how coming out added...
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Oysters are Gay with Libby Davis
Libby the oyster shucker joins mal for an episode that is somehow equal parts horny, educational, and unexpectedly profound.Libby breaks down the biology (yes, oysters can change sex), the symbolism, and how this tiny, slippery creature played a role in her own journey to realizing she was gay....
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Lesbian Dating Chaos
Emma DiMarco starts this episode with a warning… her family absolutely cannot watch this one. From there, nothing is off limits. We get into Emma’s wild dating stories, the herpes scare that sent her spiraling, and her brief celibacy era. A conversation about modern lesbian dating! Thank you to...
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Coming Out After Marriage with Lia Childress
Lia Childress is a licensed therapist raised in a deeply Christian environment. Lia spent years immersed in the beliefs and expectations of that world. In this episode, she shares how an unexpected season as a counselor at a kids camp became the beginning of awakening to her sexuality, and...
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I Have A Girlfriend And Another Big Announcement
This week, Mal shares some exciting life updates, opening up about being the happiest she’s been in a while. She talks about growing the Made It Out team and stepping into this new chapter with more support around her. Mal also reveals she has a girlfriend and what that’s been like for her...
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The Power of Queer Community with Amelia Montooth
This week, Mal sits down with Amelia Montooth to talk all about friendships and finding your people. Amelia shares her journey from working in politics in D.C., including time on Elizabeth Warren’s campaign, to coming out during COVID and eventually moving back to Los Angeles—where she…
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From Near Death to Purpose with Bernenda Marc
This week, Mal sits down with Bernenda Marc, founder of Preparedness Collective, where she helps people escape chaos before it happens. She shares her experience as a first-generation Haitian American navigating her coming out story, along with her path through the military and eight years as a...
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The First WLW Breakup With Becca Moore
This week, Mal sits down with Becca Moore to talk about going through her first real heartbreak with a woman. Becca opens up about what she learned from the relationship, how the breakup changed her perspective on dating, and what she’s looking for now in a partner. It’s an honest conversation...
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Queer Identity and Labels With Peyton Dix
This week, Mal sits down with writer and podcaster Peyton Dix to talk about queerness, identity, and coming out in Los Angeles. Peyton reflects on growing up comfortable exploring who she wanted to be and how queerness has shaped both her personality and her career in queer media. The two also...
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Life Update & Dating Again with Mal Glowenke
This week, Mal sits down for a solo episode, giving a life update on starting fresh in a new city, shedding old habits, and stepping into a new era. She talks about getting back into dating, building a new Made It Out team, and what it’s really been like navigating change behind the scenes. And…
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Women’s Major League Baseball with Stephanie Everett
This week, Mal sits down with Stephanie Everett, a player in the new women’s major league baseball league, to talk about stepping into a historic chapter for the sport. She shares what it’s like competing at the highest level, the resilience it took to get there, and what it means to help…
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Finding Queer Community With Freya (Lesbian Supper Club)
This week, Mal sits down with Freya, host of Lesbian Supper Club Podcast, to talk about finding queer community and turning a simple dinner idea into something much bigger. She shares how she built Lesbian Supper Club, what it takes to create intentional spaces for connection, and the reality of...
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Addiction and Recovery After Child Stardom With Rivkah Reyes
This week, Mal sits down with musician and actor Rivkah Reyes. While many know Rivkah from School of Rock, their story extends far beyond childhood fame. Rivkah has been candid about the realities of growing up in the spotlight, navigating identity, losing their mom, and facing struggles with...
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Surviving Tragedy as a Trans Woman with Esther Falick
This week, Mal sits down with comedian and activist Esther Falick, a trans woman navigating her journey of identity and family. Esther opens up about the challenges of gaining her parents’ acceptance and the bittersweet moment when her father finally embraced her—just before he passed away. She...
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Debunking Myths About Trans Athletes With Ellie Roscher
Trans athletes are often treated as a political issue. For Ellie Roscher, they’re her students, her community, and the reason she’s rethinking what fairness really means. Ellie, author of Fair Game, joins the pod to discuss listening to your body and yourself. She reflects on teaching theology at…
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Intro To Human Design With Keolani Young
This week, Mal sits down with Human Design expert, Keolani Young, who breaks down what Human Design actually is, and why it can be such a powerful tool during times of transition.Keolani walks us through the different Human Design types, how they’re meant to move through the world, and why so…
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From Survival To Self with Laya Mosto
This week, Mal sits down with Laya Mosto, a Syrian refugee who witnessed the war firsthand and rebuilt her life in America. Laya opens up about living in survival mode, being denied access to therapy in Syria, and how everything going on delayed her sexuality. She also shares her experience…
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The Next Chapter with Mal Glowenke
This week, kicking off season 3 of Made It Out, Mal enters her next chapter in a solo episode. She opens up about moving to New York, navigating life post-breakup, and what it’s really like starting over—making new friends, getting back on dating apps, and learning to embrace change. It’s an…
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Lesbian TikTok & Coming Out (Rewind) with Soph Mosca
This week, we’re re-airing an episode we loved. TikTok icon Soph Mosca joins Mal to talk about coming out online, the impact of Lesbian TikTok on Gen-Z, and navigating love, heartbreak, and personal struggles in the public eye. TikTok Icon Soph Mosca joins Mal this week to discuss how social…
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Revisiting Heartbreak (with Maggie Lindemann)
Hey ya'll we're still on a bit of a break until season 3 which is January 5, but we've revived some episodes for ya'll just to tide you over. They've both been breakup episodes because that just felt timely. Singer-Songwriter Maggie Lindemann joins Mal this week to share her story of growing up…
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Practice What You Preach with Mal Glowenke
This week, on the season finale of Made It Out, Mal sits down for a solo episode- for the first time ever. She talks about her recent breakup, how she’s been doing, and the quiet rebuilding of a life she imagined turning out very differently. She shares what she’s learned and what she is still...
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Losing a Friend to Cancer with Tig Notaro
Actor, comedian, writer, and co-host of The Handsome Podcast, Tig Notaro joins Mal this week to talk about the devastating loss of her friend Andrea Gibson, facing her own cancer battle, the grief of losing her mom, at the same time as navigating a breakup. She also offers a glimpse into her new...
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Opening Up
Social media influencer, Victoria Paris, joins Mal this week to talk about taking the leap in her relationship, traveling to find herself, and the uphill battle of finding a therapist who actually gets what being an influencer means. Thank you to this episode's sponsors! -Tomboyx: Head over to...
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Why Art Still Matters
Director in the arts at Stanford University, A-lan Holt joins Mal this week to talk about why art still matters, how culture shapes the way we care for one another, and why creativity remains one of the most powerful tools for change. Thank you to this episode's sponsor! -Tomboyx: Head over to...
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Toxic Relationships with Jade Fox
Content Creator Jade Fox sits down with Mal this week to discuss toxic relationships in the WLW community and how to heal! Thank you to this episode's sponsor! -Tomboyx: Head over to https://tomboyx.com and use promo code MADEIT15 for 15% offyour purchase, and tell them Made It Out sent you.…
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Being Gay on The Green with Tisha Alyn
This week, Mal sits down with professional golfer Tisha Alyn to talk about the double life she lived while competing on the LPGA tour - hiding her sexuality from the sport she loved, her peers, and even her family. Tish opens up about coming out, the challenges of having a mom who wasn’t…
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Surviving Heartbreak with Maggie Lindemann
Singer-Songwriter Maggie Lindemann joins Mal this week to share her story of growing up in Dallas, being an internet kid, coming out to her family and online, and navigating her first real heartbreak. And, of course, they discuss a love affair with ChatGPT. Follow our guest @maggielindemann…
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Relationships Are The Greatest Mirror with Miranda Maday
Follow the guest , follow Mal @malglowenke and follow the podcast @madeitout 👉 Subscribe, like & comment to support queer content! Check out our new show, Out For A Drive, and please remember to subscribe, engage, like, comment, show us some love babyyyy!...
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Lesbian Representation with Mindy
This week, Mal sits down with artist and host of The Thick podcast - Mindy, who just watched "The L Word" for the first time. Mindy gives us her hot takes on the show, and the two reflect on how sapphic representation has evolved since. This discussion explores where it’s been, where it’s headed,...
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The 8 C's of U-Hauling with Rachel Samples
Buckle in for a fun episode!! Comedian Rachel Samples joins Mal to discuss a lesbian rite of passage - U-Hauling. The good, the bad, the expensive. Stay tuned til the end for a preview of our new show, Out For A Drive! And watch more here:...
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Coming Out to a Persian Family with Mahtub Zare
Growing up in a Persian family presents unique challenges around cultural identity and acceptance. Mal's friend Mahtub shares her experience of feeling like an outsider growing up with a single mom in Ohio, not knowing who her father is, and struggling to come out. She reflects on her…
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Sex Work, Empowerment, and Feminism with Caroline Blaike
This week, Mal sits down with exotic dancer and ASL interpreter, Caroline Blaike, to discuss her work in nightlife and the complexities of queerness in the industry. The two discuss the concept of "whorephobia" and how they strip the shame out of sex work and its intersection with feminism.…
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Surviving with Parvati Shallow
This week, Mal sits down with Survivor legend and recent author Parvati Shallow. We dive into how being born into a commune made her “good at suffering” and how it became her secret weapon in the game of Survivor. Parvati also opens up about her journey of coming out - the fears, freedom, and the...
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Being Queer In A Straight Relationship with Betty Who
Musician Betty Who discusses her experiences of being a bisexual woman married to a cis straight man. Betty opens up about facing biphobia, gender expression, and maintaining her queer identity within a heteronormative relationship. The discussion delves into her upbringing in Australia…
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Anxiety & Intrusive Thoughts with Ashly Burch
Actor, writer & director Ashly Burch (Horizon series, Life Is Strange, Tiny Tina, Mythic Quest) joins Mal to chat about mental health. Ashly shares her mental health journey with OCD and anxiety, reflecting on childhood experiences and coping mechanisms like video games. The two discusses the...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Watch this podcast and our new show 'Out For A Drive' on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@madeitout
We've made it out of the closet, now it's time to unpack all that comes with finding yourself! Every week, Mal Glowenke, a recovering Texas-raised lesbian, will bring her unfiltered perspective to conversations with other queer people across the country, digging into everything from relationships to religion, sex and culture, and anything that affects or interests the lesbian community.
Subscribe to get new episodes every Tuesday!
Become a paid subscriber! https://madeitout.supercast.com/
Follow and connect with all things @madeitoutpodcast on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.
For advertising opportunities please email [email protected] </
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