68 Anne Marie Zanzal | Breaking Stereotypes to Come Out Later in Life

Things I Wish I’d Known with Rachael Welford

**TRIGGER WARNING - SEXUALITY**

On this episode of Things I Wish I'd Known, Rachael welcomes Anne-Marie Zanzal, to delve into the journey of coming out later in life. Together we'll explore Anne-Marie's journey of self-discovery and acceptance. Growing up in a conservative, religious household, she shares how it took her 50 years to find her true self as a later-in-life lesbian. From growing up with strict rules about sex and marriage and the fear of the AIDS epidemic in the 80s to realising her own sexuality, we talk about finding a supportive community, embracing diversity, and the importance of mental health. Rachael also shares a special offer for the celebration of Happy Habits Club's third birthday! This is not to be missed.

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Things I Wish I'd Known is a podcast that aims to create positive change in your life through conversation, with new episodes released every Wednesday. Host Rachael shares her knowledge, emotions, and laughs, covering everything from mental health, suicide, and spirituality to makeup and skincare. With each episode, Rachael and her guests offer practical advice to help you master your mental health and fall back in love with yourself. Join the conversation by tagging @thingsiwishidknownpod on Instagram and Facebook. For more information on Rachael, visit her website. Listen and follow on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, or visit https://thingsiwishidknown.co.uk for all links.

WORK WITH RACHAEL: Corporate wellbeing training on stress and burnout https://www.rachaelwelford.com/work-with-me-2 1:1 EFT Therapy work https://www.rachaelwelford.com/work Join Happy Habits Club https://www.rachaelwelford.com/happyhabitsclub ABOUT ANNE MARIE ZANZAL

Anne-Marie Zanzal is a graduate of Yale Divinity School, an ordained minister, bereavement counselor, coming out and business coach, conversationalist, spiritual wanderer, later-in-life lesbian and change maker.
Anne-Marie Zanzal Coaching offers two programs: Lotus Group Coaching is for cis, trans and nonbinary folks coming out later in life to the LGBTQIA+ community. Purposeful Empowerment is for the beginning online professional looking for clarity, visibility, branding and worth valuing.

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USEFUL LINKS: If you're struggling with mental health, reach out to these amazing charities for help:

• Stonewall https://www.stonewall.org.uk/
• Black Minds Matter https://www.blackmindsmatteruk.com/
• addaction: https://www.addaction.org.uk/
• Alcoholics Anonymous: https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/
• Samaritans: Call for free on 116 123, or visit https://www.samaritans.org/
• Anxiety UK: https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk