Peace Out

67 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 271 ratings

Hey, I'm Sally Osborne, the coming out coach. Raised in the LDS (Mormon) church, I had a clear plan for my life since as early as I can remember. Until everything suddenly imploded. After a deep dive into my soul, I experienced the excruciating pain of losing my faith. My internal world was destroyed and my external world came soon after.

When I had the strength, I began to search for the bricks to begin rebuilding. I desperately needed to understand myself. To heal. To believe in myself. To FIND myself. And then to be true to myself. I realized I am GAY and have been my whole life! Soon after came the pain. Staying married to a man would have been the ultimate betrayal of self.

So, I did it. I came out! I am living my truth. I'm here on the other side and you guys, believe me when I tell you it is WORTH IT! I don’t just feel happy, I feel ALIVE! And it is so beautiful.

After coming out of religion or the closet, there are still challenges to be faced. THIS is life. Being a human is not easy. We're all on the path, evolving and discovering more of who we are every day. No matter where you are on your journey, I am here for it.

Peace Out is for everyone. I'm here for you, your partner, parent, sibling, or BFF, as you peacefully navigate coming out of religion or coming out of the closet. Or if you're like me, both!

I created this podcast to give you some encouragement and love through these super challenging times. Whether you personally have questions, are looking for help, or a even a community, I see you. I hear you. You got this!

When you feel like you don’t fit in, you fit in right here.

Find Sal on Instagram @comingoutcoach

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Episodes

Episode 16. Gen Z faith transition with Joe Osborne

May 25, 2021 20:18 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MB

Sal's youngest brother Joe shares his story! At 22 years old, Joe has gained so much wisdom already. In this episode we discuss his experience growing up with the strict rules around "sexual purity" and how that effected his mental health and self worth. We talk about how Sal came out to him while he was serving an LDS mission and how that ultimately led him to take a hard look at the church. You will love Joe as much as we do! 949-519-1228 Text your questions, thoughts, feelings, sugges...

Episode 15. Wait... Am I homophobic?

May 19, 2021 02:53 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MB

Sal and Lena talk about the ways we may not realize we are exhibiting homophobia. Let's learn together! 949-519-1228 Text your questions, thoughts, feelings, suggestions! We would love to hear from you! Patreon.com/peaceoutpodcast [email protected] Instagram @comingoutcoach Facebook.com/peaceoutsal

Episode 14. You can't pray the gay away, with Nathan Winterton.

May 11, 2021 18:19 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MB

Nathan Winterton has an incredible story to share. Raised in the heart of Mormon Utah, Nathan knew they liked boys since preschool. But they also knew it wasn't okay. Hear them share their experience through leaving their Mormon mission early, multiple forms of conversion therapy, a sucide attempt, to now living authentically as a beautiful non-binary human. Patreon.com/peaceoutpodcast [email protected] Instagram @comingoutcoach Facebook.com/peaceoutsal

Episode 13. The kids are okay - Parenting through major life transitions.

May 03, 2021 23:21 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MB

Sal and Lena talk about their parenting journeys through divorce and blending families. Sal has two girls and a boy, and Lena has 4 boys! They range from aged 3 to 10 and they're pretty awesome. Patreon.com/peaceoutpodcast [email protected] Instagram @comingoutcoach Facebook.com/peaceoutsal

Episode 12. Healing from sexual purtity culture with Crystal Kelly

April 27, 2021 07:55 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MB

Crystal is the special human who brought Sal and Lena together. When she met Lena, she intuitively knew that she needed to meet Sal. She has a beautiful story and she tells it so powerfully. Listen to her share her experience with shame around her sexuality within the LDS context and how she has arrived at a place of healing and self love. Patreon.com/peaceoutpodcast [email protected] Instagram @comingoutcoach Facebook.com/peaceoutsal

Episode 11. Becoming your own savior.

April 21, 2021 23:21 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MB

Sal and Lena talk self compassion. Can we still connect to the love, forgiveness and endless compassion we felt when we were full believers of the Christian faith? We think you can. Find out how we do it for ourselves. Love YOU! Patreon.com/peaceoutpodcast [email protected] Instagram @comingoutcoach Facebook.com/peaceoutsal

Episode 10. Creating community wherever you are, with Haley Faulkner

April 14, 2021 02:28 - 42 minutes - 39 MB

In this episode Sal and Lena chat with the hilarous and charming Haley Faulkner. She is a social media content and community creater. Dry humor is her favorite flavor. Haley shares her story growing up in a Mormon family of 9 kids, how she realized she just might be gay, and how she's created a community of supportive people around her where she can be her authentic self. Enjoy! Patreon.com/peaceoutpodcast [email protected] Instagram @comingoutcoach Facebook.com/peaceoutsal

Episode 9. Spirituality after religion - Part 1

April 06, 2021 22:44 - 29 minutes - 27 MB

This is the first in a series of diving into spirituality after religion! In this episode Sal and Lena have rousing dicussion about their spiritual journeys post Mormonism. Patreon.com/peaceoutpodcast Instagram @comingoutcoach [email protected]

Epsiode 8. Being a non-conformist in an ultra conservative family, with Brynne Erickson

March 30, 2021 17:34 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MB

TRIGGER WARNING - this episode contains topics including substance abuse and death. Brynne is Sal's childhood bestie. They grew up together in Idaho both in conservative Mormon families. Brynne tells her story of growing up in a familiy of 9 kids and how she has navigated being the one outspoken non-conformist of them all. She's pretty dope. Enjoy! Email your stories, questions, and suggestions to: [email protected]

Epsiode 8. Being a non-conformist in a conservative family, with Brynne Erickson

March 30, 2021 17:34 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MB

Episode 7. A non-binary world.

March 23, 2021 19:41 - 27 minutes - 25 MB

The other day at the store, the checker did a double take after calling Sal maam and asked if that's what she preferred to be called. That was a first! Lena and Sal talk about how the experience made Sal feel. Hear why Sal and Lena are working toward a non-binary world.

Episode 6. How to find the light within with Claire Raymond

March 16, 2021 18:00 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MB

Claire Raymond was diagnosed with tethered cord syndrome at the age of 11. After countless surgeries, her health is stable and she has the gift of mobility with her wheel chair. Claire more recently came out as queer at the age of 19. Now at age 22, she is an activist empowering young people to find thier strength and live their best lives, no matter their situation. You're going to love her! Find Claire on instagram @livingwithclaireity

Episode 5. No fear, only love: Setting boundaries through transition.

March 09, 2021 20:19 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MB

How do you hold onto yourself and stay grounded when the world around you is telling you we might just be crazy? How do you live in light when the world feels dark? Sal and Lena talk about how they created a safe space for themselves and thier kids through a very tough time of trasition.

Episode 4. Owning your truth in your 30's with Katie Crenshaw

March 02, 2021 11:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MB

Raised in the religious Deep South, Katie Crenshaw made a big move when recently came out as queer. She’s brave, unapologetic and just all around badass. She's a mom of 3, she wrote a best selling children’s book about body positivity called Her Body Can, she's a blogger, podcast host and activist. In 2016 her open letter to critics of her daughter’s facial birth mark went viral. Something she said that hit me: “when you lay it all out there, people can’t use your own truth against you ...