The Losses No One Talks About When You Come Out

Coming Out & Beyond has evolved.

This season is now exclusively for women questioning their sexuality, coming out later in life, and creating a life beyond—at a human pace, with honesty and community.

And if you found yourself here… you’re exactly where you’re meant to be.

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In this episode, I’m joined by Anna Empey—business development consultant, LGBTQ+ coach, and someone who understands (personally and professionally) what it means to rebuild identity after a life-changing awakening.

Together, we talk about grief—not just as something that happens when someone dies, but as our emotional, physical, intellectual, and spiritual response to any loss:

1. the identity you thought you were
2. the life you imagined you’d have
3. relationships shifting (or ending) after coming out
4. the “good” changes that still carry real loss
5. the way unprocessed grief quietly stacks over time

We also get practical. We talk about why community matters so much in this chapter—because when we’re isolated, our brains fill in the gaps… and they rarely fill them with kindness.

This conversation is steady, honest, and deeply human.

If you’ve been carrying a quiet ache you can’t quite name… this one will land.

Watch Episode 10 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube now: https://youtu.be/DnrRcKN8oT4

Go listen on the Coming Out & Beyond YouTube channel and join us in the comments—tell us what part hit home for you.

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