{"podcast":{"title":"Living OUT Loud Podcast","slug":"living-out-loud-podcast-6581694","podcast_index_feed_id":6581694,"rss_url":"https://api.riverside.fm/hosting/6Owol3AT.rss","website_url":"https://LivingOUTLoud333.podbean.com","image_url":"https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/7149dc22-0b43-4bb3-bc03-38c1061b7fe6/The_Connect_Effect_Modern_Logo7b1fe.jpg","author":"michele flamer","episode_count":163,"summary":"Living OUT Loud with Michele Flamer is a space for courage, truth, and belonging. The podcast celebrates Queer voices and the people in our communities who are living out loud with intention. Each episode lifts up authentic stories of self-discovery, purpose, and the moments that shaped who we become. Michele welcomes a wide range of guests who are opening doors and extending their hearts. From everyday heroes to community organizers, from artists and authors to politicians and advocates, these conversations honor the resilience and bravery found in Queer communities across the country. Together, they explore what it means to lead with vulnerability, to create connection, and to stand firmly in our truth. Through honest conversation, curiosity, and compassion, Michele invites listeners to reflect on their own stories and the power of showing up as their whole selves. Because when we live out loud, we create space for others to do the same. Thanks for listening and sharing. Stay Loud and Stay Proud! Michele","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/living-out-loud-podcast-6581694"},"episode":{"title":"Dani Gagnon","slug":"dani-gagnon","published_at":"2026-03-11T06:15:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/living-out-loud-podcast-6581694/dani-gagnon","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/living-out-loud-podcast-6581694","url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/02cffff85c19e9037c61d3e8886d184b9a79ecf6d75f81542b378c1484e14d6e/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmN2MwMzQ1MS0zMzQ4LTRiMzItODE1Yy03N2I3NmVmNzg1MGMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI3MTQ5ZGMyMi0wYjQzLTRiYjMtYmMwMy0zOGMxMDYxYjdmZTYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTIzNjY0YjFhNzczNTc1OGI0ZjUyZjAiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlhODIzYjc0OWVlNDRmNGMxZTRlMjkwL21pY2hlbGUtZmxhbWVyLXBvd2VsbHMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy00X18xMy0yMS0xMS5tcDMifQ==.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/02cffff85c19e9037c61d3e8886d184b9a79ecf6d75f81542b378c1484e14d6e/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmN2MwMzQ1MS0zMzQ4LTRiMzItODE1Yy03N2I3NmVmNzg1MGMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI3MTQ5ZGMyMi0wYjQzLTRiYjMtYmMwMy0zOGMxMDYxYjdmZTYiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTIzNjY0YjFhNzczNTc1OGI0ZjUyZjAiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlhODIzYjc0OWVlNDRmNGMxZTRlMjkwL21pY2hlbGUtZmxhbWVyLXBvd2VsbHMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy00X18xMy0yMS0xMS5tcDMifQ==.mp3","summary":"In this heartfelt episode, Michelle and Dani explore identity, emotional safety, and the courage it takes to create spaces where people can fully be themselves. The conversation delves into Dani's coming out story, her journey from marketing to therapy, and the creation of safe spaces for the queer and trans community. They also discuss the concepts of belonging, inclusion, and the changing landscape of therapy in the modern world. The conversation delves into the world of therapy, exploring topics such as therapeutic empathy, supervision, cultural competence, healthy love, relationship dynamics, the U-Haul effect, building foundations in relationships, therapeutic success, creating inclusive therapy spaces, and cross-border collaboration. It emphasizes the importance of boundaries and the impact of therapy on individuals' lives. Takeaways Belonging and Inclusion Identity and Emotional Safety Therapeutic empathy Importance of boundaries Chapters 00:00 Exploring Identity and Belonging 06:06 Becoming a Therapist 13:19 Internal Family Systems 19:03 Dealing with Shame and Anxiety 27:05 Therapeutic Empathy and Understanding Trauma 32:11 Healthy Love and Relationship Dynamics 40:04 Therapeutic Success and Overcoming Fear of Therapy","meta_description":"In this heartfelt episode, Michelle and Dani explore identity, emotional safety, and the courage it takes to create spaces where people can fully be thems…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3130,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/living-out-loud-podcast-6581694/episodes/dani-gagnon/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/living-out-loud-podcast-6581694/dani-gagnon.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}