Greg R. Baird: When Your Story Saves a Life In this powerful and heartfelt conversation, LGBTQ+ civil rights advocate and global lecturer Greg R. Baird sits down with David in Palm Springs to share his journey from growing up closeted in a small Michigan town to becoming a respected educator, storyteller, and champion for allyship. Greg opens up about coming out at 31, navigating painful family rejection, and the moments that shaped his calling—including a life-changing encounter with a student who credits his story with saving her life. Together, David and Greg explore the transformative power of storytelling, finding community after coming out, and learning to live with courage, connection, and authenticity at any age. This episode offers wisdom, warmth, and hope for anyone on their journey of self-acceptance and belonging.   Takeaways & Sound Bites   - Growing up in a small, religious town made coming out feel impossible, but college provided Greg the first space where he could blossom and explore who he truly was.   - Early advocacy began unintentionally, as Greg and his first boyfriend spoke to college classes about being gay—long before he saw himself as an activist.   - Family responses to coming out were painful and complicated, but over time, Greg found peace through patience, education, and accepting what could not be changed.   - Parents’ understanding is shaped by what they know, and sometimes by those influencing them; change, when it comes, can be slow and surprising.   - You can’t change your parents—only yourself. Greg emphasizes honoring your truth, your energy, and your value, regardless of others’ acceptance.   - Storytelling is a transformative tool that can change hearts, minds, and even policy by revealing the humanity behind the issues.   - A life-changing moment with a suicidal student affirmed Greg’s calling to become a global lecturer—proof that sharing your story can save lives.   - Coming out may not happen overnight, and each person must move at their own pace and readiness. There is no “right” timeline.   - Finding community after coming out takes intention, whether through shared activities, meetups, support groups, hobbies, or interest-based circles.   - Real connection requires stepping beyond apps and screens, leaning into face-to-face interactions that build genuine friendships.   - Introverts, extroverts, and everyone in between can find their place—community can look like wine groups, sports leagues, sober spaces, Disney meetups, or coffee chats.   - Self-acceptance is foundational; be patient with yourself and trust that your personality, confidence, and comfort in community will grow over time.   - We need connection now more than ever, especially in a challenging social climate—putting yourself out there, even gently, opens emotional doors you never expected.   - Letting people in, rather than “coming out,” can be a more compassionate and empowering way to frame revealing your authentic self.   - You are not alone, and hearing stories like Greg’s or those on Out Late With David can provide life-saving hope, community, and belonging.   Greg R. Baird:  https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee%2Fgregrbaird%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExQkxQOGc0RFJLN25rckExZnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR66nuU9xGuQAwuAuL96nDScR1eGh19Jfs5sUMQS-2eX2wlFn1tQcs1f0q858A_aem_xDGWwROi10BvOOzBrdNopg%26brid%3D5we6YL0I_8QszwAAEXMOCg&h=AT1fLEjrqXoIiWJQhhfX8khaidxnnddhyVLmZfVajCYPD65iskaAOwk23-nNheJuW9KwmWJ9wTyxDsCY1n8ohGdMC08f1mSmjgCy17bXdRW0fhCvXCfU_wrBjMIJP3AOXA and  http://www.GregRBaird.com.   Podcast website and resources: https://www.outlatewithdavid.com/   YouTube Edition: https://youtu.be/eEBC-_5dYY8    YouTube Channel:   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvsthP9yClKI4o5LxbuQnOg   Certified Professional Life Coach, David Cotton:  https://www.davidcottoncoaching.com/   Contact me:  mailto:david@davidcottoncoaching.com https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqazY4U004NGpVT3Q1SGVhYmxZSUs2a0txdFRHUXxBQ3Jtc0ttOE51VU9CeXRxY3htejdQTHpPbWFYdGkyd2o1dklsZUxYTnhtWUd1T010T2RWSU1famo4a0ctdjdyZldYWUtZcTNRemMzT1hrd2t4OWdyRURBRmxGTlA1ZmNzVXl3Sjd2LVZRUnQ0dGhMNGdoenp3Zw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.DavidCottonCoaching.com%2F&v=HNGYxa-fGt8 https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbmhiSjNUUkxqbDFNcW80RHNWV1REeF9HdHlyUXxBQ3Jtc0tuRUFmdFhxMmV2Q2tfeThyQmxlLWJQVHdnelFoY3V4TXpXUS15SFFVRG9QRVdsank0enlNOUwzazB2dnh4TDBHTnUwaHM0X3ZoUXMtM3NIOEprektlUzRuUHBkUU1KZUNLQWtRcXVSODJqU2tkc1RBTQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.OutLateWithDavid.com%2F&v=HNGYxa-fGt8 https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFE5UmRKZHUzM0tsQ0djUW9kVk9RNkFtYWJzUXxBQ3Jtc0tramo3ZnNjSE9raEhvN01pS0xhU0VlZ2l0RnhCNE1yZlo4azJsR1h5aGNJSDllQ0lYUXRFMHpSYVVHM1RzdTlZTnlvcFZ5Q0NZb3RuNkQ3eFVGa01yWHNmaU9aQTJKN0drbjBrTWpqdGJJQkJ1WkRJQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee%2Fdavidacotton&v=HNGYxa-fGt8   © 2026 David Cotton Coaching, LLC. 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Charlie Vollmar - From Outed to Reborn: Chef Charlie’s New Chapter Summary In this powerful follow-up conversation, David talks with Chef Charlie Vollmar on his return to Out Late With David to share how his life has transformed since his first interview 18 months ago. Speaking from Palm Springs, Charlie updates listeners on his reinvention in San Miguel de Allende—rebuilding his life after being outed, creating a new chosen family, relaunching his culinary school, and deepening his work in cultural exchange and philanthropy. With his signature radical vulnerability, he reflects on personal growth, identity, male connection, creativity, and purpose, all while offering honest guidance for others navigating late-in-life coming out journeys. This uplifting episode highlights resilience, authenticity, and the joy of discovering life on the other side of trauma.  Keywords #ComingOutLater #GayMen #LGBTQStories #AuthenticLiving #ChosenFamily #ChefCharlieVollmar #SanMiguelDeAllende #PalmSpringsLGBTQ #CulinaryJourneys #GayExpatLife #Self-discovery #Authenticity Takeaways • Reinvention at any age is possible. • Authenticity transforms everything. • Mexico sparked Charlie’s creative and personal rebirth. • Chosen family brings deep healing and joy. • Radical vulnerability can save lives—your own and others’. • Letting go is often the first step to moving forward. • There is hope and purpose on the other side of trauma. • Male connection—emotional, social, spiritual—can be profoundly healing. Sound Bites 1.  “I didn’t just come out—I became someone I never knew I was allowed to be.” 2.  “Mexico didn’t just give me a new home. It gave me a new mind, a new heart, and a new life.” 3.  “Radical vulnerability wasn’t a choice—it was the door that saved me.” 4.  “At 60, I thought my story was over. It turns out it was only just beginning.” 5.  “I left with two carry-ons, a red backpack, a laptop, and a cup of coffee—and rebuilt everything from nothing.” 6.  “My chosen family filled a space in my heart I didn’t even know was empty.” 7.  “I wake up every day now with one thought: I can’t wait to see who I become today.” 8.  “Authenticity isn’t a destination—it changes every hour with the people you meet and the life you live.” 9.  “There is so much life waiting for us on the other side of trauma. Hold on. There’s always another side.” 10.  “Teaching isn’t my job—it’s my purpose. It’s the gift I get to give away every day.” The Classic Cocktail Anthony Bourdain Called The 'Perfect Mixed Drink': https://www.tastingtable.com/1360085/classic-cocktail-anthony-bourdain-perfect-drink-negroni/ Boeuf Bourguignon | The French Chef Season 7 | Julia Child: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uruT8FPpeKc Connecting with Chef Charlie Chef Charles Vollmar Epicurean Exchange Culinary Education Aparicio 25, #5, Zona Centro San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, México WhatsApp: +1 925-369-4181 Email: charlie@epicureanexchange.com Websites: Education: https://www.epicureanexchange.com Travel: https://www.epexculinarytravel.com Blog: https://www.epicureanglobalexchange.com Social media: Facebook: - Charles Vollmar - Epicurean Exchange Culinary Travel Threads: @charlesvollmar Instagram: @charlesvollmar & @epexculinarytravel Bluesky: @carlitosv.bsky.social January Cover of GoNaked Magazine 😉 https://gonakedmagazine.com Podcast website and resources: https://www.OutLateWithDavid.com   YouTube Edition:  https://youtu.be/BISaHg0YRQs   YouTube Channel:   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvsthP9yClKI4o5LxbuQnOg   Certified Professional Life Coach, David Cotton:  https://www.DavidCottonCoaching.com   Contact me:  mailto:david@davidcottoncoaching.com https://www.DavidCottonCoaching.com https://www.OutLateWithDavid.com https://linktr.ee/davidacotton © 2025 David Cotton Coaching, LLC. All rights reserved. The "Out Late With David" podcast and its content are the property of David Cotton Coaching, LLC. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from David Cotton Coaching, LLC is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to "Out Late With David" and David Cotton Coaching, LLC with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.

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Rob McConnell Interviews - GARY SMITH - The Willing The Willing : Gay Smith in his own words: I was born in Hayward, California; after high school, I joined the Naval Air Reserve and entered the electrical construction trade. I started my own electrical construction company in 1978. This became a large company doing large industrial jobs throughout the United States until my retirement in 2011 when I began writing. I am the author of the Warren Steelgrave series of five five-star novels and a book of short stories. I am working on the sixth in the series. In addition, I am an award-winning professional photographer with works in private and public collections and the holder of three patents. I was accepted to the 1983 Ansel Adams workshop to study with Ansel Adams, Ruth Bernhard, Lucien Clergue, and others. I also served as a member of the advisory committee for the Connections Leadership Project for the State of California from 1993 - 1995; I was asked to submit three articles. All three were accepted and published in the book Options. I have served on the Board of Trustees Saint Rose Hospital 2003- 2010 and Board of Trustees Vice Chairman Saint Rose Hospital. 2011- 2014. Currently, I serve as Director of Scholarships for the Peter Sategna Educational Foundation. A family foundation I established in 2008 that gives out fifty thousand dollars in grants every year. I have received the following honors; Elected into the Y.M.C.A. Hall of Partners1988, Outstanding Rotarian of the Year 1991, Vocational Service Award 2000, Community Service Award 2000, City of Hayward Business Award 2001, Hayward Volunteer Recognition Award 2001, Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition 2001, Directed the Ghana Well Project 2002 which installed three hundred wells in Ghana Gary

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Sex, Stigma, and Self-Love: Sarah Hughes Shares Her Journey on Finding Authenticity In this engaging conversation, Philippa Bagley interviews Sarah Hughes, the host of the podcast 'Sex and Bacon.' They explore the evolution of the podcast, which started as a safe space for women to discuss sexuality and has grown into a platform for open conversations about sexual health, societal perceptions of sex work, and personal journeys. Sarah shares her experiences as a stripper and how they shaped her views on sexuality and relationships. The discussion also touches on the importance of raising children with open attitudes towards sex and the need for personal freedom and self-discovery. The episode concludes with Sarah's future plans for the podcast and her commitment to fostering open dialogues about sexuality. Takeaways - The podcast started as a safe space for women to discuss sexuality. - Conversations about sex should be free of embarrassment and shame. - Sarah's journey from stripping to podcasting highlights societal judgments. - Open conversations about sex can help break down taboos. - Raising children with open attitudes towards sex is crucial. - Personal freedom and self-discovery are essential for happiness. - Societal perceptions of sex work are often hypocritical. - It's important to have safe spaces for sharing experiences. - Understanding consent and respect is vital in sexual education. - The podcast aims to unite people through shared experiences. Sound Bites - "It's okay for you to be you." - "It's just skin, like skin is skin." - "It's not weird to talk about sex." About Sarah Hughes Sarah dismantles shame and breaks down the stigma around sex and the sex industry—one juicy, no-holds-barred conversation at a time. Whether you're swiping right, loving long-term, healing a broken heart, or finally embracing your sexuality, you’re in the right place. On her podcast each week, she explores the raw, real, and ridiculous parts of modern intimacy through stories, expert insights, and honest talk that makes you feel seen, heard, and maybe a little turned on. https://open.spotify.com/show/6EjSeVOpj3E4SNs6U8YSci https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcspNEFFqlncCi15sq_MshWzXqUgE1U_u https://www.instagram.com/ownyourerotic https://www.facebook.com/sarah.hughes.447416 About Philippa Bagley I’m a Professional Speaker and Therapist with a diverse background that includes military service and teaching.Like many people, I grew tired of corporate life and retrained in a range of therapies. Now, I combine my extensive qualifications to assist individuals and organisations in boosting their communication, connection, and confidence. This enables them to make a significant impact on the world.I am passionately committed to mentoring clients, helping them overcome issues related to confidence, anxiety, and trauma, unlocking their potential, achieving their highest goals, and building mental resilience.

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Travel in your past, recognize past life impact! Dr. Saran Heron talks with Alla Kaluzhny, a licensed therapist, certified hypnotherapist, and award-winning author. She will talk about how who we were before shapes who we are now our relationships, fears, patterns, and choices. Her book “Turning the Pages” won a silver medal in the 2024 International Book Awards. Alla shares the importance of self-discovery. It can help you overcome and rise above past life impact when you focus on the positives!

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Bill Schroeder - Living Authentically at 60 Summary   In this episode of Out Late with David, Bill Schroeder shares his transformative journey of coming out as a gay man at the age of 60 after 37 years of marriage. He reflects on the feelings of fear and authenticity that led him to finally embrace his true self. Bill discusses the emotional challenges he faced, the reactions of his family, and the importance of self-discovery. He emphasizes that it's never too late to live authentically and offers advice for others who may be struggling with their identity.   Keywords   coming out, LGBTQ, authenticity, self-discovery, family dynamics, life coaching, personal growth, emotional journey, gay men, late life coming out   Takeaways   - Turning 60 was a pivotal moment for Bill. - He felt his life was fake before coming out. - Fear of losing family and friends kept him in the closet. - Bill's camping trip was a time for deep reflection. - His ex-wife's support was crucial for his journey. - Family reactions varied, with his daughter initially upset. - Bill's son took time to accept his father's new identity. - He found a sense of belonging in the LGBTQ community. - Authenticity has brought him peace and happiness. - Bill encourages others to take baby steps in their journey.  Sound Bites   "I wanted to feel more authentic." "I could have done this 10 years ago." "Fear kept me in the closet for years."   Chapters   00:00 A Turning Point at 60 12:40 The Journey of Coming Out 19:55 Authenticity and Self-Discovery 22:09 Advice for Others in the Closet   Podcast website and resources: https://www.outlatewithdavid.com/   YouTube Edition:  https://youtu.be/9TEPfX13JB8   YouTube Channel:   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvsthP9yClKI4o5LxbuQnOg   Certified Professional Life Coach, David Cotton:  https://www.davidcottoncoaching.com/   Contact me:  mailto:david@davidcottoncoaching.com https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqazY4U004NGpVT3Q1SGVhYmxZSUs2a0txdFRHUXxBQ3Jtc0ttOE51VU9CeXRxY3htejdQTHpPbWFYdGkyd2o1dklsZUxYTnhtWUd1T010T2RWSU1famo4a0ctdjdyZldYWUtZcTNRemMzT1hrd2t4OWdyRURBRmxGTlA1ZmNzVXl3Sjd2LVZRUnQ0dGhMNGdoenp3Zw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.DavidCottonCoaching.com%2F&v=HNGYxa-fGt8 https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbmhiSjNUUkxqbDFNcW80RHNWV1REeF9HdHlyUXxBQ3Jtc0tuRUFmdFhxMmV2Q2tfeThyQmxlLWJQVHdnelFoY3V4TXpXUS15SFFVRG9QRVdsank0enlNOUwzazB2dnh4TDBHTnUwaHM0X3ZoUXMtM3NIOEprektlUzRuUHBkUU1KZUNLQWtRcXVSODJqU2tkc1RBTQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.OutLateWithDavid.com%2F&v=HNGYxa-fGt8 https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFE5UmRKZHUzM0tsQ0djUW9kVk9RNkFtYWJzUXxBQ3Jtc0tramo3ZnNjSE9raEhvN01pS0xhU0VlZ2l0RnhCNE1yZlo4azJsR1h5aGNJSDllQ0lYUXRFMHpSYVVHM1RzdTlZTnlvcFZ5Q0NZb3RuNkQ3eFVGa01yWHNmaU9aQTJKN0drbjBrTWpqdGJJQkJ1WkRJQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee%2Fdavidacotton&v=HNGYxa-fGt8   © 2025 David Cotton Coaching, LLC. All rights reserved. The "Out Late With David" podcast and its content are the property of David Cotton Coaching, LLC. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from David Cotton Coaching, LLC is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to "Out Late With David" and David Cotton Coaching, LLC with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.

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sooo I experience something called frisson.. kinda often.. didn't know it was called that till today ^.^ I was just digging into music and figuring out more about the stuff I like

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