Chase Rodriguez is a fitness instructor, mum and roller derby skater. Growing up in a religious family, she believed her attraction to women was sinful. Chase married and had children but later came out during her divorce proceedings.
Chase was drawn to the roller derby community after seeing the film Whip It! She loves how the sport helps her physical and mental health. Being part of a team with other LGBTQIA+ members helped her embrace her true self and find her tribe. Chase talks about queer sports, Pride and how coming out feels like coming home.
Joining the LGBTQ+ community later in life can feel daunting. Chase suggests seeking out queer sports groups, from spectator communities to teams. You can find out more about UK roller derby from the WFTDA and Five Nations Roller Derby.Late in the Gay is a ⁠Substack⁠, podcast and community for LGBTQ+ people who came out later in life created by journalist, podcaster and dog mom Yvette Caster.

There’s a ⁠Sunday Substack⁠ - the clueless musings of a woman who came out at 43

There’s a ⁠Wednesday events Substack ⁠- 3 things to do in the UK this week if you came out later in life

Find Late in the Gay and details of events on Instagram and Facebook ⁠@lateinthegay⁠

Find host Yvette Caster across social media @yvettecaster

Late in the Gay is hosted by Yvette Caster

Produced and edited by George Boucher

Artwork by Deirdre Spain of Deesign Illustrations

Music by @PoldMusic

Georgie Shore is a service management professional and photographer. She grew up in an era without trans visibility or role models. A conversation with her grandson about honesty made her realise it was time to be true to herself. Georgie talks about family, community and self-acceptance.

Joining the LGBTQ+ community later in life can feel daunting. Georgie suggests moving at your own pace and seeking out local support groups. She loves LGBTQIA+ charity Support U and Reading Pride.

Late in the Gay is a Substack, podcast and community for LGBTQ+ people who came out later in life created by journalist, podcaster and dog mom Yvette Caster.

There’s a Sunday Substack - the clueless musings of a woman who came out at 43

There’s a Wednesday events Substack - 3 things to do in the UK this week if you came out later in life

Find Late in the Gay and details of events on Instagram and Facebook @lateinthegay

Find host Yvette Caster across social media @yvettecaster

Late in the Gay is hosted by Yvette Caster

Produced, recorded and edited by Pineapple Audio Production

Artwork by Deirdre Spain of Deesign Illustrations

Music by @PoldMusic

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mr Brake Down is a drag king, actor, singer and the founder of The Upside Down Cabaret. Joining a LGBTQ+ choir helped him become the man he was born to be. Brake talks about the drag community, poking fun at masculinity and patriarchy, and how trans people are getting on with their lives joyfully.

Joining the LGBTQ+ community later in life can feel daunting. Brake suggests looking for LGBTQ+ spaces, whether that’s a book group, a choir or a cabaret night. He also loves transgender charities Mermaids, Sparkle, Not A Phase and Trans Without Abuse, especially the work of Debbie Cannon, and the work of non-for-profit The Good Law Project.

Late in the Gay is a Substack, podcast and community for LGBTQ+ people who came out later in life created by journalist, podcaster and dog mom Yvette Caster.

There’s a Sunday Substack - the clueless musings of a woman who came out at 43

There’s a Wednesday events Substack - 3 things to do in the UK this week if you came out later in life

Find Late in the Gay and details of events on Instagram and Facebook @lateinthegay

Find host Yvette Caster across social media @yvettecaster

Late in the Gay is hosted by Yvette Caster

Produced, recorded and edited by Pineapple Audio Production

Artwork by Deirdre Spain of Deesign Illustrations

Music by @PoldMusic

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.