Made It Out

Well well welllllll if it isn’t two time gold medalist, USWNT icon, best defender of our lifetime, Olympic athlete, broadcast journalist and mom of two, ALI KRIEGER on the pod this week!! We are so honored to close out our voter education series in collaboration with LPAC, To The Polls, with this treat of an episode.  Ali discusses her coming out after falling in love with a player on her team, the USWNT’s long and arduous fight for equal pay, life after soccer and her activism work today. Finally, Ali speaks to the importance of women in leadership roles and why we should all vote to get Kalama Harris into office. Please remember to register to vote ASAP – and vote early if you can!  Follow our guest @alikrieger and follow LPAC @teamLPAC. Make a donation to LPAC at https://www.teamlpac.com SHOP OUR LESBIANS FOR KAMALA SHIRT! https://madeitoutmedia.com/collections/all We want Made It Out (to the polls) to be a safe, collaborative and engaged space where we can all discuss, so we invite conversation in the comments but, as always, please do so with care. This series is a collaborative project between Made It Out Media and LPAC, and this episode was produced by Mathilde Jourdan, Jacqueline Toboni, Michelle Atwood and Madison Kejas. This episode was edited by Mathilde Jourdan with cameos edited by Amber Rivera. Thank you for watching!! For inquiries, please email madeitout@mgmt-entertainment.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 5th episode of our voter education series - Made It Out (to the polls) takes a deep dive into how the radical right-wing has used the bible and weaponized it against the LGBTQ community and to pass regressive laws. Organizer from Houston, Lauren Ashley Simmons discusses, the various anti-LGBTQ laws being passed around the country, including book bans, gender-affirming care bans and bathroom bans. This episode also includes many fun cameos to explain political concepts including: Chelsea Cutler and Kathryn Gallagher. Follow our guest @lasimmonstx146 and follow LPAC @teamLPAC. Make a donation to LPAC at https://www.teamlpac.com or make a donation to Lauren at https://www.laurenashleysimmons.com SHOP OUR "LESBIANS FOR KAMALA" MERCH! https://madeitoutmedia.com/collections/all We want Made It Out (to the polls) to be a safe, collaborative and engaged space where we can all discuss so we invite conversation in the comments but, as always, we ask that you do so with care. This series is a collaborative project between Made It Out Media and LPAC, and was produced by Mathilde Jourdan, Jacqueline Toboni and Michelle Atwood. The episode was edited by Mathilde Jourdan with cameos edited by Amber Rivera. Thank you for watching!! For all other inquiries, please email madeitout@mgmt-entertainment.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mal is joined by her (fast) friend Talin to discuss their experiences dating people who are not out to their families. This episode is a fiery mix of fun, heart, and sexy!! Thank you to this episode's sponsors! Squarespace: Head to https://www.squarespace.com/MADE to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MADE. OSEA: Head to https://www.oseamalibu.com and use code MADE for 10% off. Please follow our guest @talincapree and check out her podcast "Honey I'm Home" on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0cSSHdYOw2p69U9ieNoDIX?si=30ceecda63c64b31 or socials as @honeyimhomepod For all other inquiries, please email madeitout@mgmt-entertainment.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Minnesota State Senator Erin Maye Quade for the 4th episode of our voter education series - Made It Out (to the polls)! This episode's discussion centers around reproductive healthcare with a focus on IVF - and understanding why it's at risk today. Senator Quade explains the Alabama court ruling that has had ripples across the country. This conversation also addresses gender affirming care bans, the anti-abortion movement's long term plan, and also includes fun cameos to explain political concepts including: Cammie and Taryn Arnold Scott and Queer Sex Therapist Casey Tanner! Follow our guest @erinmayequade and follow LPAC @teamLPAC. Make a donation to LPAC at https://www.teamlpac.com or make a donation to Erin at https://erinmayequade.com SHOP OUR "LESBIANS FOR KAMALA" MERCH! https://www.madeitoutpodcast.com/category/all-products We want Made It Out (to the polls) to be a safe, collaborative and engaged space where we can all discuss so we invite conversation in the comments but, as always, we ask that you do so with care. This series is a collaborative project between Made It Out Media and LPAC, and was produced by Mathilde Jourdan, Jacqueline Toboni and Michelle Atwood. The episode was edited by Mathilde Jourdan with cameos edited by Amber Rivera. Thank you for watching!! For all other inquiries, please email madeitout@mgmt-entertainment.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Victoria Williams joins Mal this week to discuss various aspects of merging lives with a partner: from figuring out finances, homeownership, overcoming background & cultural differences and debating whether the dog should or should not be allowed to sleep in the bed... (the only correct answer here is NO!)  Follow our guest @vickto_willy and follow the podcast @madeitoutpodcast! Shop our MERCH! https://www.madeitoutpodcast.com/category/all-products If you have a minute it would mean so much to us if you could leave a review on Apple, rate us on Spotify, and share this episode with someone you love! For all other inquiries, please email madeitout@mgmt-entertainment.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the 3rd episode of Made It Out (to the polls), Mal sits down with Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin to discuss her incredible work for LGBTQ rights, specifically The Respect For Marriage Act. This episode explains the history of same-sex marriage as well as the threats posed to Obergefell by the current makeup of the Supreme Court and another Trump presidency - it also includes many fun cameos to explain political concepts including: Alix Traeger, Zoya Biglary, Hina and Zolita! Follow our guest @tammybaldwinwi and follow LPAC @teamLPAC. Make a donation to Tammy or LPAC at https://www.teamlpac.com SHOP OUR "LESBIANS FOR KAMALA" SHIRT! https://www.madeitoutpodcast.com/category/all-products We want Made It Out (to the polls) to be a safe, collaborative and engaged space where we can all discuss so we invite conversation in the comments but, as always, we ask that you do so with care. This series is a collaborative project between Made It Out Media and LPAC, and was produced by Mathilde Jourdan, Jacqueline Toboni and Michelle Atwood. Thank you for watching!! For all other inquiries, please email madeitout@mgmt-entertainment.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The episode you've all been DMing us for! This week we've got an expert in the house: none other than sex therapist Casey Tanner, MA, LCPC, CST. Casey answers some of our most frequently asked questions, including: - Is Lesbian Bed Death real or a myth? - How can a couple get out of a sex rut? - Should my partner and I schedule sex? - How do we compromise in a relationship where partners have vastly different sex drives? - How can past trauma impact sexual desire? - How important is sex, really, to a relationship? Please follow our guest @queersextherapy and get if you're looking for a qualified sex therapist check out www.theexanpansivegroup.com Order Casey's book "Feel It All" here: https://www.amazon.com/Feel-All-Therapists-Reimagining-Relationship/dp/0063314045 Follow our podcast at @madeitoutpodcast and follow Mal @MalGlowenke. Please don't forget to rate on Spotify, subscribe and review on Apple Podcasts. Thank you to this episode's sponsor! • OSEA: Get 10% off your first order sitewide with code MADE at https://OSEAMalibu.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is the 2nd episode of our voter education series for queer women: Made It Out (to the polls), in collaboration with LPAC. This episode, Texas State Senator Molly Cook and our host Mal share their personal stories of getting abortions in Texas, the stigmas and misconceptions that came with it, and discuss the status of abortion laws today. Senator Cook explains the Roe V. Wade case and why it was overturned, and multiple celebrity cameos such as Shannon Beveridge, Jonica Booth, and more, help explain political concepts! We want Made It Out (to the polls) to be a safe, collaborative and engaged space where we can all discuss so we invite conversation in the comments but, as always, we ask that you do so with care. Please follow our guest @mollyfortexas and follow LPAC @teamLPAC  This series is a collaborative project between Made It Out Media and LPAC, and was produced by Mathilde Jourdan, Jacqueline Toboni and Michelle Atwood. The episode was edited by Mathilde Jourdan with cameos edited by Rachel Samples and Amber Rivera. Thank you for watching!! For all other inquiries, please email madeitout@mgmt-entertainment.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to our voter education series for queer women: Made It Out (to the polls), in collaboration with LPAC. This limited series will air on Thursdays for 4 weeks, but we wanted to share an episode on our regular Tuesday slot to show you what it's about. This episode, Vermont State Representative Becca Balint discusses Project 2025 - she explains what it is, how real of a threat it is to the LGBTQ community and what we can do to stop it. This episode also includes cameos from Jacqueline Toboni, E.R. Fightmaster and Lexi Dussi to explain some political concepts! We want Made It Out (to the polls) to be a safe, collaborative and engaged space where we can all discuss so we invite conversation in the comments but, as always, we ask that you do so with care. This series is a collaborative project between Made It Out Media and LPAC, and was produced by Mathilde Jourdan, Jacqueline Toboni and Michelle Atwood. The episode was edited by Mathilde Jourdan with cameos edited by Rachel Samples and Amber Rivera. Thank you for watching!! Please follow our guest @beccabalintvt and follow LPAC @teamLPAC  For all other inquiries, please email madeitout@mgmt-entertainment.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sisters Cristal and Alisa Ramirez of 'The Aces' share their experiences growing up in a Mormon family, their struggles with religion and queerness, and their journeys to self-acceptance. They discuss challenging traditional Mormon expectations, rebelling against societal norms, and how music has always been their North Star. The conversation also covers their relationship, changes in faith, and the importance of following what brings you joy. Follow our guests @cristalramirezz @alisa_ramirez and their band @theaces  If you have a minute, please let us a review on Apple, a rating on Spotify and share this episode with someone who grew up mormon! For all other inquiries, please email madeitout@mgmt-entertainment.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Jenna shares her journey of overcoming addiction to adderall and cocaine in her early 20s. She opens up about her rehab experience: a life-changing time where she learned about herself and formed really meaningful connections, and how she learned to find dopamine in healthy ways. Jenna talks about the challenges of managing social events centered around alcohol and drugs, especially after coming off "MTV's Are You The One", and the importance of supportive relationships and honesty in recovery. If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, call the National Drug Helpline at (844) 289-0879 is open to everyone. Shoutout to QueerFieldDay which hosts non-alcohol-centered events for the queer community around Los Angeles. Check out upcoming events at: https://www.instagram.com/queerfieldday/?hl=en Follow our guest @jennabree25, follow our show @madeitoutpodcast and follow mal @malglowenke If you enjoyed this episode and want us to keep making more, please leave us a review on Apple, rate the show on Spotify, and share this podcast with a friend! To find Mal’s ceasefire shirt, shop @_selfsovereignty all proceeds go to -https://gazaesims.com For all other inquiries, please email madeitout@mgmt-entertainment.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week's episode is special for many reasons - watch until the end for a big announcement! Janelle shares her personal journey battling cancer in her early 20s and how it impacted her life: from coming out to finding a greater purpose. Janelle discusses the stages of fighting for her life, occasionally letting in her "darkness", and how her wife's love helped her overcome the toughest battle. The second half of this episode focuses on LPAC and its purpose: getting queer women and non-binary folks elected into office. Janelle discusses how important it is to vote and take interest in politics, and how understanding issues that impact the LGBTQ community is crucial to voting wisely. Please follow our guest @janelleperezfl and follow LPAC @teamLPAC. Follow our podcast at @madeitoutpodcast and follow Mal @MalGlowenke. Please don't forget to rate, subscribe, review... and vote! Learn more, or make a donation to LPAC at: https://www.teamlpac.com/ For all other inquiries, please email madeitout@mgmt-entertainment.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Comedian Gracin and Mal share their experiences with having an Anxious Attachment style: the roots, the tendencies, how it impacts their relationships, and their journey to healing! We also discuss important matters like Julia Fox's coming out, dream jobs at Macy's, and ugly criers.  Follow our guest @emgracedawg, follow the podcast at @madeitoutpodcast and follow mal @malglowenke Please don't forget to leave us a review on Apple, rate us on Spotify, and share with someone who has an avoidant attachment style! For all other inquiries please email madeitout@mgmt-entertainment.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have you always wanted to take a gender studies class but didn’t want to pay that pesky tuition? You’re in luck! This week, Professor Fightmaster is going to discuss the true meaning of masculinity and femininity, society’s construct of gender, the impact of the male gaze, toxic masculinity and gender fluidity. More importantly, this episode answers burning questions like how do we unlearn the norms that we’ve been taught, and where are the nuts? Get your notebooks out and ready!  Follow our guest @genderless_gap_ad, and listen to their podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/40oClcuRbHLQXds2zD3ee9?si=abf519a3ec4e446f Listen to FIGHTMASTER: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3ejIpQTvOb6XjUhX96RrMw?si=0lobO0qHT9aAV_pZeU6BbA Shop our FOR THE GIRLS merch: https://www.madeitoutpodcast.com/category/all-products If you’d be so kind please leave us a review on Apple, rate us on Spotify, and share this episode with someone named Steve! For all other inquiries, please email madeitout@mgmt-entertainment.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FULL EPISODE: Christina joins Mal this week to share her journey of coming out to her traditional Indian family and the journey that led her to her beautiful wedding in Italy. From experiencing homophobia while ring shopping, to proposing to her girlfriend on the cliffs of Santorini, this episode hits a lot of highs and lows! Christina discusses the cultural expectations she faced at home, her parents' supportive response to her coming out, and the process of planning her elopement. Follow our guest @cxwalia and follow her and her wife's TikTok account @christyxchristina Shop our FOR THE GIRLS merch: https://www.madeitoutpodcast.com/category/all-products Please don't forget to rate us on Spotify, write a review on Apple, and share this episode with your favorite camp counselor! For all other inquiries, please email madeitout@mgmt-entertainment.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices