Made It Out – Details, episodes & analysis

This week's episode is special for many reasons - watch until the end for a big announcement! Janelle shares her personal journey battling cancer in her early 20s and how it impacted her life: from coming out to finding a greater purpose. Janelle discusses the stages of fighting for her life, occasionally letting in her "darkness", and how her wife's love helped her overcome the toughest battle. The second half of this episode focuses on LPAC and its purpose: getting queer women and non-binary folks elected into office. Janelle discusses how important it is to vote and take interest in politics, and how understanding issues that impact the LGBTQ community is crucial to voting wisely. Please follow our guest @janelleperezfl and follow LPAC @teamLPAC. Follow our podcast at @madeitoutpodcast and follow Mal @MalGlowenke. Please don't forget to rate, subscribe, review... and vote! Learn more, or make a donation to LPAC at: https://www.teamlpac.com/ For all other inquiries, please email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Comedian Gracin and Mal share their experiences with having an Anxious Attachment style: the roots, the tendencies, how it impacts their relationships, and their journey to healing! We also discuss important matters like Julia Fox's coming out, dream jobs at Macy's, and ugly criers.  Follow our guest @emgracedawg, follow the podcast at @madeitoutpodcast and follow mal @malglowenke Please don't forget to leave us a review on Apple, rate us on Spotify, and share with someone who has an avoidant attachment style! For all other inquiries please email [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rebekah Peppler, renowned food writer and stylist, shares the story of her coming out after experiencing love at first sight in a Paris perfume shop, her quick but permanent move to France, and how it all led to her new cookbook 'Le Sud'. Rebekah explains the importance of interweaving queerness into her writing and art, and the inspiration behind the project. The episode also covers the challenges of separating self-worth from work, handling feedback, and a shares the easiest recipe from the book! Visit Rebekah's website: https://www.rebekahpeppler.com/ Follow Rebekah's stubstack: https://shortlisted.substack.com/ Order Le Sud on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Sud-Recipes-Stories-Provence-Alpes-C%C3%B4te-dAzur/dp/1797219537/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Order A Table: https://www.amazon.com/Table-Recipes-Cooking-Eating-French/dp/1797202235/ref=pd_bxgy_d_sccl_1/133-9883124-5193759?pd_rd_w=z8gYh&content-id=amzn1.sym.c51e3ad7-b551-4b1a-b43c-3cf69addb649&pf_rd_p=c51e3ad7-b551-4b1a-b43c-3cf69addb649&pf_rd_r=RT46YMN03ZG0Z9H15SM5&pd_rd_wg=hRS1F&pd_rd_r=17d6c557-fbbd-4115-81ba-ac6ecdeef2cf&pd_rd_i=1797202235&psc=1 Order Aperitif: https://www.amazon.com/Ap%C3%A9ritif-Cocktail-Hour-French-Way/dp/1524761753/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1CUBZF3S66S6G&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.wYICcxlAhGNc3K_5hojgWis-8f6ScJZ7vGnD1FNVKQWhzi-Y1zwd7LIuMUiLlsChVByqVZq6Td2x9VFCq4-9J8mgQi_65pJ2EvbX-tFV-vrUSVWngs_T3qk_EHkQXx_5OPPrhU_MHxzsbmMrG9oapSU3p2iH_cu6btC_jOSvO_U-PuJd1TEFRpkdIyCqYEi_.o9k340AuIvR8O0p4KlKh8gdRDK0Ovw71mxhfcUSFjDU&dib_tag=se&keywords=rebekah+peppler&qid=1718665789&s=books&sprefix=rebekah+peppler%2Cstripbooks%2C157&sr=1-3 Order the shirt Mal is wearing "Frocciagine" at: https://lazymadonna.myshopify.com/ Shop Made It Out PRIDE merch: https://www.madeitoutpodcast.com/category/all-products Please don't forget to rate on Spotify, review on Apple, and share this episode with your favorite French person! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lesbian TikTok Icon Soph Mosca joins Mal this week to discuss how social media intersected with her coming out journey, and the positive impact that Lesbian TikTok has had on Gen-Z. From the highs of being in a public relationship to the lows of a breakup played out in front of millions, Soph also shares valuable insight and advice on navigating personal struggles in the public eye. If you're ready for love, download Hinge today! https://hin.ge/MadeItOut [hin.ge] Shop our pride merch: https://www.madeitoutpodcast.com/category/all-products Follow our guest @sophmosca and don't forget to subscribe, rate on Spotify, review on Apple and share this episode with your cat! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musician/Actor/Dancer Kat Cunning joins us this week for a candid and poetic conversation around gender, pronouns and dispelling the binary. Kat interweaves their journey from dance to music and acting, and how these artforms empowered their queerness. Kat emphasizes the importance of existing beyond binary constructs and setting boundaries around asking people to respect your pronouns. Follow our guest @katcunning and check out their music on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0THdxk7bYWo6wciF1gInBK?si=Tm77tMWiSaCfIE-8X8gk6g Single? Looking for love? Maybe just friends? Download Hinge and show off your full self using the new LGBTQIA+ Prompts today! https://hin.ge/MadeItOut Please don’t forget to rate us on Spotify, write a review on Apple, and share this episode with your Postmates driver! For all other inquiries, email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lesbian celebrity hairstylist Rala joins Mal for a juicy episode!!!!!!! She shares the story of a toxic relationship with a USPS package thief... and a compulsive liar. The episode delves into the emotional turmoil experienced, the decision to leave, and the healing process. The discussion further explores the impact of betrayal on self-esteem, the journey of rebuilding self-esteem, and the lessons learned from past relationships. Follow our guest @hairbyrala and please don't forget to rate on Spotify, review on Apple, and share this episode with someone who just got engaged! For all other inquiries, please email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Comedian/Creator Rachel Samples is on the pod this week and WHAT A TREAT IT IS! Rachel shares the story of her first lesbian relationship with... wait for it... her former college roommate (and sorority president!) The two kept their relationship hidden for a year before finally coming out. Spoiler Alert: They eventually break up, but Rachel spits some hard facts on why the first WLW breakup is the hardest. This episode will lovingly remind you that we shouldn't use distractions and stay busy to avoid our feelings. So let's spend time alone! And take mushrooms! Ps. Get ready for a top tier U-Haul U-Ghost!!!!!!!!!!!!! Follow our guest @heyfreesamples and if you're in LA, check out her monthly comedy show (we'll be there June 5th... and every future show as well): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/backseat-drivers-a-stand-up-comedy-show-tickets-882023795917?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios Don't forget to subscribe, rate on Spotify, review on Apple, and share this episode with Larry David! For all other inquiries, please email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

[Video available on Spotify and YouTube] Becca Tilley joins Mal this week to discuss her relationship with "Lesbian Jesus" Hayley Kiyoko - how it started, the conversations that led to keeping it private for years (but don't worry, Taylor Swift knew the whole time), and the challenges that came with being two public figures in a private relationship. Becca chronicles her journey from her southern, christian upbringing, going on The Bachelor (twice!) and finally falling in love for the first time... with a woman. If this episode inspired you to find a love like Becca and Hayley's, download Hinge and show off your full self using the new LGBTQIA+ Prompts today! https://hin.ge/MadeItOut Follow our guest @beccatilley and check out her podcast "Scrubbing In with Becca Tilley & Tanya Rad" https://open.spotify.com/show/60H5719gBtZCmZnlNVoc8w?si=a730a60907914b1c Don't forget to rate us on Spotify, leave a review on Apple, and share this episode with a magician! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we bring you a conversation centered around queer mental health and borderline personality disorder, with Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, Jordan Werner. Jordan discusses the complexities of queer mental health and the patterns she sees in her LGBT-identifying clients: anxiety, shame, and identity issues. Jordan discusses the employment of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in her practice: a modality developed for the treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Jordan explains the symptoms of BPD, common traits to look out for, and the challenges of diagnosing personality disorders. The discussion also covers the intersectionality of mental health and marginalized communities, the perception of BPD as a patriarchal diagnosis, and the potential for recovery through therapy. Lastly, Jordan teaches us TIPP Skills for when we feel dysregulated and want to calm ourselves down. The resources mentioned in this episode are: "I Hate You, Don't Leave Me" by Jerold J. Kreisman, MD Open Path Collective: https://openpathcollective.org/ Follow our guest @instadub92 and check out her website (she's taking new clients!) at www.jordanwtherapy.com Don't forget to subscribe, rate on Spotify, write a review on Apple, and share this episode with your spouse! For all other inquiries, please email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Singer-Songwriter Zolita joins Mal this week for an honest conversation about food and disordered eating. Zolita opens up about her battle with anorexia throughout her young adulthood, the health implications it had, and how she finally overcame it. Mal shares details of her binge eating disorder, the yo-yo effects of extreme diets, and how she still struggles with finding balance today. This episode also explores a correlation between eating disorders and coming out, how being vegan is often used as a "crutch" during recovery, and how the girls both finally learned to love and appreciate their bodies through yoga. *Content Warning: This episode contains content that may be challenging to some listeners.* Follow our guest @zolita and watch her music video for "Small Town Scandal" that came out today! Buy tickets for her tour here: https://www.zolitamusic.com/ Don't forget to subscribe, rate on Spotify, review on Apple, and share this episode with your line dancing partner! For all other inquiries, please email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices