Kathy Kiger's guest appearances

Kathy Kiger

Coming Out Pod

Redefining Family

Coming Out Late

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On this week's episode of "Redefining Family" Jonathan starts off the show by talking about how he felt like he came out later in life when he was in his 20's.  However, after talking to this week's guest Kathy Kiger, he realized that there are people that come out even later than he did, and wow, does Kathy have a story to tell.Kathy grew up in Texas to a very religious family, and she felt as though religion was forced on her.  She felt like her whole life she was "pushing the gay down", not consciously acknowledging her true sexual preferences.  She then got married, had 4 kids, and one day she had an epiphany....she was a lesbian, and yes, she was fifty years old.  Kathy discusses what it was like coming out to her family, and how to her surprise, several of her kids came out when she came out to them.  She then gets into what her current relationship with her ex husband and the rest of her family is like and how her life has changed for the better.******About Kathy KigerKathy Kiger is a copywriter in the holistic health space. She writes blogs, emails, and sales pages for nutritionists, dietitians, and other health professionals. Kathy has wandered the career path extensively over the years as a private flute teacher, public school educator, natural childbirth instructor, and nutritional therapist.  Kathy was raised as an evangelical Christian and dutifully followed all the rules — from homeschooling her kids and baking her own bread to suppressing her sexual orientation for decades.  After being married for almost 15 years, and then divorced for 10, Kathy finally had her “holy shit I’m a lesbian” day in early 2021. She is a single mom with 4 kids ages 15 - 23, many of whom are also queer. Kathy has recently started the Better Late Than Straight blog and email digest where she shares her own insights as a late-blooming lesbian, along with resources, and the stories of other women who have embraced their queerness later in life.https://www.betterlatethanstraight.com

On this week's episode of "Redefining Family" Jonathan starts off the show by talking about how he felt like he came out later in life when he was in his 20's.  However, after talking to this week's guest Kathy Kiger, he realized that there are people that come out even later than he did, and wow, does Kathy have a story to tell. Kathy grew up in Texas to a very religious family, and she felt as though religion was forced on her.  She felt like her whole life she was "pushing the gay down", not consciously acknowledging her true sexual preferences.  She then got married, had 4 kids, and one day she had an epiphany....she was a lesbian, and yes, she was fifty years old.  Kathy discusses what it was like coming out to her family, and how to her surprise, several of her kids came out when she came out to them.  She then gets into what her current relationship with her ex husband and the rest of her family is like and how her life has changed for the better. ****** About Kathy Kiger Kathy Kiger is a <a href="https://www.kathykigeragency.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">copywriter in the holistic health space</a>. She writes blogs, emails, and sales pages for nutritionists, dietitians, and other health professionals. Kathy has wandered the career path extensively over the years as a private flute teacher, public school educator, natural childbirth instructor, and nutritional therapist.  Kathy was raised as an evangelical Christian and dutifully followed all the rules — from homeschooling her kids and baking her own bread to suppressing her sexual orientation for decades.  After being married for almost 15 years, and then divorced for 10, Kathy finally had her “holy shit I’m a lesbian” day in early 2021. She is a single mom with 4 kids ages 15 - 23, many of whom are also queer. Kathy has recently started the Better Late Than Straight blog and email digest where she shares her own insights as a late-blooming lesbian, along with resources, and the stories of other women who have embraced their queerness later in life. <a href="https://www.betterlatethanstraight.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.betterlatethanstraight.com </a>

Kathy Kiger - Coming Out Later In Life 

Kathy Kiger grew up in an Evangelical family in Texas, where gay people were described with words like "abomination" and "contagious." For decades, she walked the path she was expected to: getting married, having children, and unconsciously training herself to just "Christian harder" whenever "the gay would start to come up." It wasn't until last year at the age of fifty that Kathy finally realized she was a lesbian, but, WOW, has she embraced it! She talks about all of the incredible resources she's created for other women coming out later in life, and tells us the best multi-generational coming out story we've EVER heard! Not only that: as someone who is on the ground in Texas, Kathy provides up-close information on the impact of Governor Abbott's hideous anti-trans directive, and lets us know what we can do to help trans kids and their families.Follow Kathy on Instagram at @betterlatethanstraight, and go to https://www.betterlatethanstraight.com/ to check out her blog, sign up for her newsletter, and take advantage of the fantastic resources she's compiled!To help with the situation in Texas, Kathy recommends: https://www.tpride.org/index.php (letter writing campaign), https://www.txtranskids.org/ (list of different trans organizations in Texas), and https://www.outyouth.org/support-for-families (resources and support for Texas trans families, including legal support).To donate directly to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Nicole recommends: https://bank.gov.ua/en/about/support-the-armed-forcesThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5207650/advertisement

Kathy Kiger grew up in an Evangelical family in Texas, where gay people were described with words like "abomination" and "contagious." For decades, she walked the path she was expected to: getting married, having children, and unconsciously training herself to just "Christian harder" whenever "the gay would start to come up." It wasn't until last year at the age of fifty that Kathy finally realized she was a lesbian, but, WOW, has she embraced it! She talks about all of the incredible resources she's created for other women coming out later in life, and tells us the best multi-generational coming out story we've EVER heard! Not only that: as someone who is on the ground in Texas, Kathy provides up-close information on the impact of Governor Abbott's hideous anti-trans directive, and lets us know what we can do to help trans kids and their families. Follow Kathy on Instagram at @betterlatethanstraight, and go to <a href="https://www.betterlatethanstraight.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.betterlatethanstraight.com/</a> to check out her blog, sign up for her newsletter, and take advantage of the fantastic resources she's compiled! To help with the situation in Texas, Kathy recommends: <a href="https://www.tpride.org/index.php" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tpride.org/index.php</a> (letter writing campaign), <a href="https://www.txtranskids.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.txtranskids.org/</a> (list of different trans organizations in Texas), and <a href="https://www.outyouth.org/support-for-families" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.outyouth.org/support-for-families</a> (resources and support for Texas trans families, including legal support). To donate directly to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Nicole recommends: <a href="https://bank.gov.ua/en/about/support-the-armed-forces" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://bank.gov.ua/en/about/support-the-armed-forces</a> This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/5207650/advertisement" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.spreaker.com/show/5207650/advertisement</a>

Episode 188: Kathy Kiger

Late bloomer Kathy Kiger joins Robin and shares her incredible story of coming out late, how her family reacted, and what her life is like one year later. In this episode, you will learn… Kathy’s religious upbringing and when the gay started to creep up Avoiding her inner voice and what it was like raising 4 kids after divorce How her business mentorship led to a beautiful revelation Acknowledging the mental gymnastics of internalized homophobia and trying to Christian harder The incredible experience of coming out as a family and supporting each other Kathy’s dating life since coming out and using different dating apps How identifying as gay has impacted Kathy’s life and appearance Details about Kathy’s coach and coming out while on a zoom call—in a closet   Links to resources: For all-things Kathy Kiger, go to her website at: https://www.BetterLateThanStraight.com or https://www.instagram.com/betterlatethanstraight/ I have recently set-up a "Buy Me A Coffee" account to help me defray the costs of producing my "Coming Out Late" podcast! If you've been enjoying my podcast, won't you please consider 'buying me a coffee' as a sign of appreciation? Any and all caffeine donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass Robin coaches women coming out late in life in small group sessions AND 1:1. Email her to book your first session: Comingoutlater@gmail.com. Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late Community at: www.facebook.com/groups/comingoutlatecommunity/ Want to come to a WOMEN LOVING WOMEN support group? Email me "WLW" to: Comingoutlater@gmail.com and I will send you the Zoom ID &amp; PW / Link. Want to book a 1:1 Mentoring Session with me about anything and everything related to Coming Out Late? Send me an email with the word: HELP and we'll schedule you in immediately!! ($22/hour)

Late bloomer Kathy Kiger joins Robin and shares her incredible story of coming out late, how her family reacted, and what her life is like one year later. In this episode, you will learn… <ul><li>Kathy’s religious upbringing and when the gay started to creep up</li> <li>Avoiding her inner voice and what it was like raising 4 kids after divorce</li> <li>How her business mentorship led to a beautiful revelation</li> <li>Acknowledging the mental gymnastics of internalized homophobia and trying to Christian harder</li> <li>The incredible experience of coming out as a family and supporting each other</li> <li>Kathy’s dating life since coming out and using different dating apps</li> <li>How identifying as gay has impacted Kathy’s life and appearance</li> <li>Details about Kathy’s coach and coming out while on a zoom call—in a closet </li> </ul> Links to resources: For all-things Kathy Kiger, go to her website at: <a href="https://www.betterlatethanstraight.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.BetterLateThanStraight.com</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/betterlatethanstraight/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/betterlatethanstraight/</a> I have recently set-up a "Buy Me A Coffee" account to help me defray the costs of producing my "Coming Out Late" podcast! If you've been enjoying my podcast, won't you please consider 'buying me a coffee' as a sign of appreciation? Any and all caffeine donations are deeply, deeply appreciated!! <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/RobinDouglass</a> Robin coaches women coming out late in life in small group sessions AND 1:1. Email her to book your first session: <a href="mailto:Comingoutlater@gmail.com">Comingoutlater@gmail.com</a>. Join our private FB Group: Coming Out Late Community at: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/comingoutlatecommunity/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/groups/comingoutlatecommunity/</a> Want to come to a WOMEN LOVING WOMEN support group? Email me "WLW" to: <a href="mailto:Comingoutlater@gmail.com">Comingoutlater@gmail.com</a> and I will send you the Zoom ID &amp; PW / Link. Want to book a 1:1 Mentoring Session with me about anything and everything related to Coming Out Late? Send me an email with the word: HELP and we'll schedule you in immediately!! ($22/hour)