BBC Woman’s Hour
Aug ’24 – Miriam On BBC Radio 4 Woman’s Hour On Coming Out Later In Life
(segment from 33m50s)
Miriam was a guest on BBC Radio 4 Woman’s Hour, where she gave expert opinions on the topic of women coming out later in life.
WOMEN OF STEEL podcast with Miriam Grace
Miriam Grace talks to remarkable women about their lives and challenges through the lens of her work as a psychotherapist.
Recorded in Sheffield, the UK city of steel, Women of Steel uncovers lived experiences which challenge existing power structures and validate the voices of marginalised or disadvantage women.
Compassionate, joyful, wise, honest, and irreverent, Miriam, and her guests, celebrate ways in which women endure, and the podcast focuses on the idea that shared stories become a community resource for us all to to deepen, to strengthen and to grow.
Miriam Grace is a psychotherapist and author with 36 years experience.
Miriam and guests cover creativity, art and craft, ADHD, coming out, disability and illness, menopause, motherhood, empty nest syndrome, divorce, change in sexuality, career changes and retirement, heartbreak, caring for elderly parents and or other adults.
Coming Out & Beyond podcast
with Anne-Marie Zanzal
Hosted by Anne-Marie Zanzal — Yale Divinity School graduate, ordained progressive minister, grief counselor, and LGBTQ+ coach who came out in midlife — Coming Out & Beyond offers real conversations, emotional clarity, and grounded support for women coming out after 30, 40, 50, and beyond. We talk openly about late bloomer experiences, being married with kids and questioning, single and not finding someone who is right for us, catalyst relationships, faith deconstruction, divorce, grief, identity shifts in midlife, and learning to trust the voice inside you that’s getting louder. This isn’t about rushing labels or blowing up your life. It’s about integration. Self-trust. And the kind of community that changes everything. Because women navigating later-in-life coming out do better — emotionally and practically — when they’re not doing it alone.
Authentically Us (https://community.annemariezanzal.com/)
— Anne-Marie’s private community for women on this journey.
Miriam appears in these episodes:
*ESTRANGEMENT WITH ADULT CHILDREN
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“The role of “mother” becomes very idealised – the opportunity for us letting our child down is 100% .
We will we will get it wrong because the expectation isn’t realistic. The role of the mother does not have space for a woman who has a sense of self.
The role means that we can put our self on hold for length of time when that’s on hold for 24 hours a day for the rest of your life – sooner or later we will we will let them down.”
*RELATIONSHIPS AND BOUNDARIES WITH ADULT CHILDREN
Coming Out & Beyond: LGBTQIA+ Stories + Support Season 2
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*FIFTY SHADES OF MISOGYNY:
“Psychology is sexist, it’s written for men and its homophobic. Who would it suit if women were less “hysterical”; less emotional; have sex with men? Lesbian tropes are lesbophobic. Conditioning and biases is in everyone: the therapist; the client; everyone around us… We can’t have a therapy room where all the conditioning doesn’t come in, so in the therapy room we have racism, we have sexism, we have homophobia…”
*HOW IS THERAPY HELPFUL OR UNHELPFUL FOR WOMEN COMING OUT LATER IN LIFE?
Click on the title to listen. This podcast is about women seeking therapy for coming out later in life
* Season 7 Episode 4 | Vulnerable Bodies, Heavy Hearts: Sexual Minority Stress/Homophobic Hate in the Wake of ICE Violence
Trigger Warning: This episode discusses violence against women and Queer people, ICE violence, the Pulse nightclub tragedy, gun violence, and the murder of Renee Nicole Good.
Anne-Marie Zanzal welcomes back psychotherapist Miriam Grace to discuss the profound impact of recent tragic events on the LGBTQIA+ community, particularly focusing on the murder of Renee Nicole Good. The conversation delves into the emotional responses elicited by such violence, the intersection of privilege and identity, and the unique challenges faced by later-in-life lesbians. Miriam shares her insights on the psychological implications of these events, emphasizing the importance of community support and the need for deeper understanding of women’s experiences in the queer community. Together, they reflect on their personal journeys of coming out and the ongoing struggles for safety and acceptance in society.
Read Anne-Marie’s article ‘Renee Good Will Not Be Erased’ on Substack: https://annemariezanzal1.substack.com/p/renee-good-will-not-be-erased-on
Read Miriam’s article about Renee Good, ‘The Thing Later-in-Life Lesbians Don’t Get’ here: The thing Later-in-Life Lesbians don’t get
✨Discussion about sexual minority stress that arises from violence against Queer bodies.
✨Real talk about white privilege and how that factors into vulnerability of LGBTQ individuals.
✨A declaration from Miriam to no longer smile and placate men, and why.
✨A spectrum of emotions in the wake of the killing of Renee Nicole Good, from anger to sadness and all of the grief in between.
Out Late podcast with Sally Cooper and Chrissie Caulfield
Out Late is a show for the late bloomers, late-in-life lesbians, queers and gays. It’s for anyone questioning or beginning to explore a new LGBTQ+ identity and for the allies who are keen to understand more. With each episode, we bring you a personal story from someone who has been there and done that, riding the ups and downs of exploring a new identity or sexuality later in life. Created in Leeds (UK) by Sally and Chrissie, listen and feel free to get in touch if you feel inspired to share your own experiences, or if you simply want to connect. Web: tbc Email: outlate100@gmail.com
Miriam appears in this episode:
Other Podcasts
Ever wondered what makes therapists… therapists?
Step into a world where mental health professionals become the storytellers, sharing their own raw, unfiltered journeys and insights.
Join hosts Michaela McCarthy and Dipti Solanki as they flip the script, turning candid conversations with fellow therapists into powerful revelations about the human experience – from both sides of the couch.
Miriam appears in this episode:
Love, Happiness & Success for Therapists podcast with Dr Lisa Marie Bobby
Hey, fellow therapists! 🌟 Welcome to ‘Love, Happiness, and Success for Therapists,’ the podcast that’s here to help you level up your career and life. As therapists, we’re the ones who create a space for others to grow and connect, but I believe it’s high time we started doing the same for ourselves. The world needs us! But without care and support, opportunities to grow, and a commitment to your own well-being, we become depleted… even burned out. Therapists need to be recognized, and deserve love and care too! I’m your host, Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby, fellow therapist, and founder of Growing Self Counseling and Coaching, and I’m thrilled to be your guide on this journey. We’ve chosen a profession that’s both demanding and incredibly rewarding. We’re the healers, the empathetic hearts, the change-makers who make the world a better place. But let’s be real—the world often forgets to give us the support and care we need. Well, that’s about to change! Every week, join me as we dive into topics that matter to you and your clients. You’ll get real-world strategies that will not only supercharge your therapy practice but also help you create the love and happiness you’ve been craving while achieving the success you’ve always envisioned. ‘Love, Happiness, and Success for Therapists,’ is here to be your trusted ally, and partner in your personal and professional growth. I’m bringing you a treasure trove of enlightening podcasts, and invaluable resources that will nourish your mind, heart, and soul. You’ve dedicated yourself to helping others; now it’s time to receive the support and strategies you deserve. Get ready to soar, my friends! 🌱💕