Living Out Loud with Laura
Living Out Loud with Laura
Being a strong woman means respecting yourself enough to stand up for yourself, the causes you believe in and the welfare of others.
Join Laura weekly as she navigates this crazy world of being being a loud proud ally of 2 adult LGBTQ+ children while being the wife of 29+ years to her high school sweetheart, only child to aging parents, and learning to live with chronic health issues. Laura will share her journey from stumbling through her reply to her youngest daughters news of being transgender to being not only a loud proud ally but also an advocate for the entire LGBTQ+ community. Many episode will feature different LGBTQ+ topics designed to share knowledge, understanding and compassion. Guests will be invited onto the show to discuss their experiences openly and honestly with respect.
Laura is a previvor for breast cancer and has recently completed a double prophylactic mastectomy with reconstruction. She will continue to require frequent monitoring due to a high family history and will openly be discussing and sharing this experience as well.
If you’re looking to be entertained and empowered by a sarcastic Gen X’er who is intent on living her life out loud so that others can too, come along for a colorful adventure.
Episodes
44 episodes
044 Belonging and finding your people
In this episode I talk about belonging and self reflection. I talk about how I had to do some deep self reflection to understand my own biases whether they be conscious or subconscious. So join me in trying to make this world a better place for...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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28:05
043 The Aftermath of the Election
In this episode I talk about the aftermath of the 2024 election results. I talk about how the election was more about morals than it was about politics.
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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32:11
042 Chat with my friend Robin
In this episode I chat with my friend Robin. We discuss her story and how we met.
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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1:09:39
041 Chat with Vicki a fierce trans woman Part 2
In this episode I chat with Vick. She shares her thoughts and experiences with her first year as a Fierce Trans Woman.
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:02:58
040 Chat with Vicki a fierce trans woman
In this episode I chat with Vick. She shares her thoughts and experiences with her first year as a Fierce Trans Woman.
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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1:12:28
039 Chat with Douglas Bell author of Love Cake and Cakewalk
In this episode I chat with Douglas Bell the author of Love Cake and Cakewalk. Douglas tackles not only transgender issues but a lot of LGBTQ+ issues from a privileged perspective. He includes the happenings of this modern day world and the str...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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38:49
038 Chat with Ashe about Ableism
In this episode I chat with Ashe about ableism. As usual we get into just about everything.
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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46:29
037 Chat with Jon about Women's Rights and Equality.
In this episode I chat with my husband about women's rights and domestic violence.
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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1:00:14
036 Chat with Lisa about everything.
In this episode I chat with my friend Lisa. We talk about everything and anything. From becoming true allies to being given warning labels.
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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1:05:03
035 The Cult of Dance, I chat with my husband about our experience with a dance studio
In this episode I chat with my husband, Jon, and we share our story of being parents of kids on a competition dance team. We share why parents should always be wary of adults in power positions over your children.
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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48:31
034 Chat with Declan, a transgender man discusses his journey.
In this episode I chat with Declan, a transgender man. We discuss his journey of figuring out who he is and taking that leap to be himself later in life. Declan came out as transgender at the age of 59 and explains his experience, worries, trou...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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1:13:24
033 Chat with Julie, we discuss a very sensitive but important subject, abortion and women's rights.
In this episode I chat with Julie about abortion. We discuss how being a Christian does not mean you are anti-abortion. We talk about how the far right are misusing the Bible to control women and their rights.
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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39:02
032 Chat with Jen, mom of a nonbinary teenager and a tough LGBTQIA+ activist
In this episode I chat with Jen, a mother of a nonbinary teenager and an LGBTQIA+ activist. We talk about Jen's journey through learning her child is nonbinary and also talk about her fight for justice for the LGBTQIA+ community.
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:22:06
031 Chat with Lisa, wife of a transgender woman talks about her journey
In this episode I chat with Lisa, a wife of a transgender woman. Lisa shares her story of being married to a transgender woman. She explains the steps she went through learning her spouse is transgender and the coming out process. There were ma...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:22:39
030 Chat with Holly, mother of a transgender son
In this episode I chat with Holly a mother of a transgender son. We discuss Holly's journey with her son coming out as non-binary and later as transgender. We talk about all of the challenges and the celebrations that come with raising a transg...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:20:40
029 Chat with Lisa, we discuss my struggles to find answers to my health issues
In this episode I chat with Lisa about my health issues and the journey to find answers. I discuss how it can be tough to find the correct doctor and learn how to be an advocate for myself. Learn that PTSD from decades ago can reappear when the...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:22:02
028 Chat with Denise about her experience with different churches.
In this episode I chat with Denise about finding an affirming church. Denise talks about her experiences with different churches and how some of them "Holy Ghosted" her family after finding out her children are part of the LGBTQ+ community.&nbs...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:34:14
027 - Chat with Julie, a Catholic from Texas, who is on a mission to help Catholics become Allies in Action
We are back after a short break and in this episode I chat with Julie, a Catholic from Texas, who is on a mission to help Catholics become Allies in Action.
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:13:29
026 Chat with Amber Marie part 2.
In this episode I chat with Amber again. This will be the last episode for season 1. I will be taking a break while I tend to my own medical issues. Be back soon.
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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52:55
025 - Chat with a gay man from Uganda seeking asylum in Kenya.
In this episode I chat with a friend from Uganda who is a gay man having to seek asylum in Kenya. He and I discuss his family's reaction to being gay and the persecution he endures.
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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20:41
024 Chat with Marci, transgender woman who has struggled her entire life to figure out who she is.
In this episode I chat with Marci, a transgender woman. We discuss Marci's her life from being bullied when she was a young child and how being gay used to be illegal. Marci discusses how gender identity is not related sexual preference. We fin...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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1:18:23
023 - Living Out Loud Live with Laura and Vicki.
In this episode I was live on YouTube with Vicki to discuss how stories matter and voices matter. Join me on this crossover episode as I share my journey on my deconstruction from "Karening" on Living Out Loud Live with Laura and Vicki, unfilte...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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1:47:11
022 Chat with Jon, Laura's husband and father of a transgender daughter
In this episode I chat with Jon, my amazing husband. Jon joins me to discuss my health issues and the journey into being allies for the LGBTQIA+ community.
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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1:08:26
021 Chat with Skylar and David, Producers of Thrive an accessible drag show
In this episode I chat with Skylar and David. Skylar is the director and coproducer of an accessible drag show, Thrive. David is a coproducer of Thrive and runs Punk Rock Makeup Studios where they create special effects and decorations for the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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2:00:49
020 Chat with Dani, Lesbian travel agent with 2 children
In this episode I chat with Dani, a lesbian travel agent with 2 children. Dani shares her journey and concerns with being a lesbian of 2 children living in Florida. Dani runs a Facebook group that assists with finding safe places for LGBT...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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1:32:54