This Authentic Life Course
Finding Clarity, Community & Empowerment in Your Later in Life LGBTQIA+ Journey
As you navigate the complexities of your later-in-life LGBTQIA+ journey,
this course provides the grounded guidance and support you need to feel held and understood.
"This is one of the most thoughtful and emotionally intelligent course outlines I have seen.
It is supportive, grounded, and aligned with exactly what your audience needs.
You are not only teaching a course, but offering a container for identity, belonging, and transformation.
Your students will feel held and guided every step of the way."
BB - Team Porterfield - Amy Porterfield Digital Course Academy
What is This Authentic Life Course?
This Authentic Life is a transformative course designed specifically for late-blooming LGBTQIA+ women (and non-binary individuals comfortable in women's spaces) who are navigating the complexities of identity, relationships, and future steps.
This course guides you through the "messy middle"—that uncertain in-between phase—
equipping you with clarity, courage, and a supportive community,
empowering you to make aligned choices at a humane pace that honors both you and your loved ones.
In this course, you will:
Deepen Self-Trust: Cultivate a stronger connection to your identity.
Learn Nervous-System Tools: Gain simple techniques for emotional steadiness.
Practice Honest Conversations: Access scripts to facilitate open dialogue.
Establish Loving Boundaries: Develop skills for setting healthy limits.
Receive Community Coaching: Benefit from gentle accountability and support.
Our Aim:
We aim to help participants transition from feelings of uncertainty and overwhelm to achieving clarity, self-compassion, and connectedness. By the end of the course, you will emerge more hopeful and empowered to embrace your next life chapter, armed with practical tools, supportive community experiences, and the confidence to navigate your journey effectively.
Note: "Late blooming" is self-defined, and our youngest participants are twenty-five.
Key Improvements:
Structure: Using headings and bullet points makes the content easier to read and digest.
Emphasized Benefits: Clearly outlining what participants will gain from the course helps potential attendees see its value.
Engaging Language: Using action-oriented language (e.g., "Cultivate," "Gain," "Access") creates a sense of empowerment.
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If You're Someone Who...
Are a woman or non-binary person comfortable in women's spaces who has realized you're LGBTQIA+ later in life
Are in the process of changing your life to align with your LGBTQIA+ identity
If you are having challenges reconciling pieces of your old 'straight' life with your new LGBTQIA+ life
If you have a deep desire for connection with others in the LGBTQIA+ community but are unsure of how to step into a new community
If you value support and guidance from those who have gone before you and want to be seen by others whose journey is similar to yours
Then This Authentic Life Is a Good Fit For You!
This Authentic Life helps later-in-life LGBTQIA+ women move through the messy middle with clarity, courage and community.
But What is "The Messy Middle?"
The Messy Middle: Navigating Uncertainty and Growth
The "messy middle" refers to that uncertain in-between phase
many of us experience while navigating significant life changes, identity shifts, or relationship complexities.
It’s the space where you might feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about your next steps.
What to Expect in the Messy Middle:
Uncertainty: You may feel confused or anxious about your identity and future.
It’s common to question long-held beliefs or to grapple with new emotions.
Self-Doubt: You might experience moments of insecurity,
wondering if you’re making the right choices or if you belong.
Emotional Turbulence: You may feel a range of emotions, from excitement to fear,
as you navigate this complex terrain.
Isolation: It’s easy to feel alone in your experience,
especially if you’re not surrounded by others who understand your journey.
Why It’s Important:
While the messy middle can feel uncomfortable, it’s also a crucial part of personal growth.
It’s where transformation happens. By embracing this phase, you can:
Gain Clarity: As you confront your feelings and experiences,
you’ll start to gain insights that lead to greater self-understanding.
Build Resilience: Navigating the messy middle helps you develop coping strategies
and emotional tools that will serve you in the future.
Create Connection: Sharing your experiences with others can foster
a sense of community and belonging, reminding you that you’re not alone.
How This Course Helps You Navigate the Messy Middle:
In This Authentic Life, we provide a supportive framework to help you navigate the messy middle with clarity and courage.
You’ll learn techniques for emotional steadiness, practice honest conversations, and establish loving boundaries
—all while building connections with a community that understands your journey.
This Authentic Life: A Course to Help With Next Steps
Are you ready to embrace the next chapter of your life with clarity and confidence?
This Authentic Life is designed specifically for late-blooming LGBTQIA+ women and non-binary individuals
who are navigating the complexities of identity, relationships, and future steps.
What You’ll Achieve in This Course:
Clarity: Gain insights into your identity and future direction.
Empowerment: Build the confidence to make aligned choices
that honor you and your loved ones.
Connection: Develop supportive relationships within a like-minded community.
Practical Tools: Equip yourself with techniques for emotional steadiness and healthy boundaries.
Why This Course Matters:
Navigating the messy middle can feel daunting,
but you don’t have to do it alone.
This course provides a supportive framework
to help you transition from uncertainty and overwhelm
to clarity, self-compassion, and connectedness.
By the end of the course, you will emerge hopeful and empowered,
ready to embrace your next life chapter.
Join Us Today!
Don’t let uncertainty hold you back any longer.
Take the first step toward a more authentic life
by enrolling in This Authentic Life today.
Together, we’ll navigate the complexities of your
journey and empower you to make choices
that align with your true self.
Foundations – Soft Landing & Orientation
Module 1 – Clarity About Who You Are
Module 2 – Community, Belonging & Not Feeling So “Weird”
Module 3 – Nervous-System Steadiness & Shame Soothing
Module 4 – Scripts for Hard Conversations
Module 5 – Grief, Loss & The Messy Middle
Module 6 – Relationship Navigation & What Comes Next
Module 7 – Life Logistics, Money & Real-World Stability
Module 8 – Queer Joy & Designing Your Authentic Life