Course & Membership Details
Who is this for?
Later-in-life LGBTQIA+ women and non-binary folks who feel comfortable in women’s spaces.
Can I join anytime?
You can join the Self Guided Course at anytime. The Community Course will be open 3-4 times per year. The first module of the course will be release January 15, 2026. The community cohort will start January 19, 2026. Our next self contained cohort will start late spring 2026.
Who are the coaches for This Authentic Life?
This cohort is led by Anne-Marie Zanzal (ordained UCC minister, grief counselor, and later-in-life coming-out coach) and Barbara Rowlandson (dating & relational coach for LGBTQIA+ women. Barbara is also a therapist with a gift for practical, heart-centered guidance). Learn more about their work at https://annemariezanzal.com/press/
Do I have to use the word lesbian?
Nope. Some of us love that word; some of us don't. You get to choose language that feels true and safe for you. We start with the simple statement "Maybe I Am Not Straight."
What is the time commitment?
For the community course plan for one 60-75 minute call most weeks plus –30 minutes of optional practice. All core teachings are recorded. For our self paced course you have life time access to come back to again and again.
I’m partnered/married—will you push me toward a specific outcome?
No. We support you in clarifying your truth and making compassionate values aligned decisions at your own pace.
What if I miss a call?
Recordings, summaries, and micro-wins keep you connected. Live attendance is strongly encouraged, but we understand life happens.
Is this therapy?
No. It’s group coaching and community education. We do not accept insurance. Many members do therapy alongside the program.
How is this billed?
It is billed as Anne-Marie Zanzal Coaching, LLC. If you need an alternative way to pay, please reach out to [email protected]
TWO OPTIONS TO PARTICIPATE
BLACK FRIDAY SPECIALS
$1198 Pay-In-Full or $240/mo for Five Months
$397 + One Coaching Session With Anne-Marie
Both Courses Include:
Online Course Classroom
Both courses offer education and resources are laid out into small, doable units
to foster understanding and clarity about this late bloomer experience.
Practical Scripts For Difficult Conversations
Practical scripts for those difficult conversations that may lie ahead with family/friends/co-workers
Option To Join The Community Course At A Later Date
You’ll need to wait until the next cohort begins, but we’ll deduct what you paid for the self-study course from the current cost of the community course, and you’ll only pay the difference.
Our Community Course Includes:
Small Groups
Our cohort is limited to the same participants so that we preserve intimacy, trust,
and openness in sharing, both in online forums and in group meetings.
You start and finish with the same group of people.
One-on-Ones
We'll do a check in with participants in the first two weeks of the cohort start date
(1 hr session) and midpoint (30 min session).
Monthly Office Hours
& Guest Sessions
Dedicated time for special topics that are most pertinent to the later-in-life experience
as well as monthly office hours with the group leaders.