Coming Out Later in Life: The Power, The Pain, and The Freedom – Mark Dembo

Coming Out Later in Life: The Power, The Pain, and The Freedom – Mark Dembo

What happens when two grown men finally stop pretending and start living as their fully authentic selves?

In this powerful episode, Rick Clemons sits down with Mark Dembo to talk about coming out later in life, the messy beauty of self-discovery, and the liberating (and terrifying) freedom that comes with being unapologetically you.

They cover:

  • Guilt, anxiety, and codependence in late-life coming out

  • Why authenticity is a leadership superpower

  • Couples counseling, redefining relationships, and facing your truth

  • Coaching vs. fixing: helping people find their own answers

  • The reality of political “allies” who aren’t really allies at all


Whether you’re on the brink of change or deep in the thick of it, this episode is your reminder that it’s never too late to come home to yourself.

About Mark Mark Dembo is a seasoned business leader, executive coach, and passionate advocate for living an authentic life. After spending years hiding a core part of who he was, Mark came out as a gay man later in life — a journey marked by deep introspection, courage, and ultimately, liberation. His story is one of transformation, resilience, and the power of choosing to live fully and truthfully. For decades, Mark lived a life that looked successful on the outside — husband, father, professional — while carrying the quiet burden of not being fully seen. Coming out meant confronting fear, challenging old narratives, and stepping into a life aligned with who he truly is. Today, Mark lives with intention, vulnerability, and joy — and he's committed to helping others do the same. Mark is now finding his true passion in helping LGBTQ+ professionals — especially those coming out later in life — navigate transitions, overcome imposter syndrome and people-pleasing, and create lives rooted in authenticity and purpose. He’s a community advocate working to ensure and preserve LGBTQ+ rights and believes deeply in creating spaces where people feel safe to show up as their whole selves. He is also the co-host of the Coming Inside Out podcast, which explores the messy, beautiful, and liberating journey of coming out later in life. With empathy, insight, and lived experience, Mark brings heart and hope to every conversation — and is on a mission to help others live and lead with authenticity. Connect With Mark Instagram Podcast Facebook Hey Guys, Check This Out! Are you a guy who keeps struggling to do that thing? You know the thing you keep telling yourself and others you’re going to do, but never do? Then it’s time to get real and figure out why. Join the 40 Plus: Gay Men Gay Talk, monthly chats. They happen the third Monday of each month at 5:00 pm Pacific - Learn More! Also, join our Facebook Community - 40 Plus: Gay Men, Gay Talk Community Break free of fears. Make bold moves. Live life without apologies

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062: Navigating The Possibility Of An Open Relationship – Rick Clemons

062: Navigating The Possibility Of An Open Relationship – Rick Clemons

Relationships are not easy...right? Yet, sometimes relationships cause one or both partners to wander into the land of infidelity or lackluster connectedness. On the other hand, some relationships wander into the realm of an open relationship. All of these scenarios can lead to insanity, or a better outcome, when you take the time to breathe, think logically, and realize that both partners get to have a voice and a perspective in what is best for them as individuals and as a couple. Here's a few insights and suggestions for when you are potentially facing an infidelity or open relationship conversation to help you keep your sanity. Also here's the Values Assessment that was referenced in the show - Click Here! Hey Guys, Check This Out! Are you a guy who keeps struggling to do that thing? You know the thing you keep telling yourself and others you’re going to do, but never do? Then it’s time to get real and figure out why. Join the 40 Plus Men's Circle. Learn about about - Click Here! Break free of fears. Make bold moves. Live life without apologies P.S. get your free My Bold Life Manifesto, right here - rickclemons.com/manifesto/ You can also listen to the podcast on…

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061: Building Your Destiny – Grant Baldwin

061: Building Your Destiny – Grant Baldwin

He went from being a youth pastor to a conversation with his Dad about his destiny, to now running a highly successful online business, all because he focused on building his destiny. Now he has a brand new book out, The Successful Speaker - 5 Steps For Booking Gigs, Getting Paid, and Building Your Platform - which is fully aligned with his mission and business to help speakers be successful.Grant Baldwin has done what a lot of people aspire to do, create a life built on freedom and flexibility. But it wasn't without challenges. Today he shares his insights for staying focused, building confidence, and overcoming paranoia.About GrantGrant Baldwin is the founder of The Speaker Lab, a training company that helps public speakers learn how to find and book speaking gigs. Through his popular podcast The Speaker Lab and flagship coaching program Booked and Paid to Speak he has coached and worked with thousands of speakers. As a keynote speaker, Grant has delivered nearly one thousand presentations to over 500,000 people in 47 states and has keynoted events for audiences as large as 13,000.Grant has also been featured in national media including Forbes, Inc., Entrepreneur, and Huffington Post.He now lives near Nashville, Tennessee, with his wife, Sheila, and their three daughters.Connect With GrantWebsiteFacebookTwitterInstagramHey Guys, Check This Out!Are you a guy who keeps struggling to do that thing? You know the thing you keep telling yourself and others you’re going to do, but never do? Then it’s time to get real and figure out why.Join the 40 Plus Men's Circle. Learn about about - Click Here!Break free of fears. Make bold moves. Live life without apologiesP.S. get your free My Bold Life Manifesto, right here - rickclemons.com/manifesto/You can also listen to the podcast on…

21 Helmi 202031min

060: All YOU need is love…self-love – Rick Clemons

060: All YOU need is love…self-love – Rick Clemons

It's Valentine's Day. The day of either a lot of pressure, loads of love, or screw this who cares. Regardless of how you feel about Valentine's Day, there's one thing most men forget to do...LOVE THEMSELVES. I know you've heard this before but cut the crap and take a listen to why this really should be your #1 priority on Valentines Day!Hey Guys, Check This Out!Are you a guy who keeps struggling to do that thing? You know the thing you keep telling yourself and others you’re going to do, but never do? Then it’s time to get real and figure out why.Join the 40 Plus Men's Circle. Learn about about - Click Here!Break free of fears. Make bold moves. Live life without apologiesP.S. get your free My Bold Life Manifesto, right here - rickclemons.com/manifesto/You can also listen to the podcast on…

14 Helmi 20204min

059: I got nothing – Rick Clemons

059: I got nothing – Rick Clemons

I woke up this morning, chatting with a friend, and then she said, " I got nothing!" She was referring to a time when she was doing a Facebook Live and she admitted to her viewers that she had nothing to say. I loved it. And you should too. You should love when you've got nothing, and let go of the pressure and just be with the NOTHING. Here's a short little bit of insight to help you through those got nothing moments.Hey Guys, Check This Out!Are you a guy who keeps struggling to do that thing? You know the thing you keep telling yourself and others you’re going to do, but never do? Then it’s time to get real and figure out why.Join the 40 Plus Men's Circle. Learn about about - Click Here!Break free of fears. Make bold moves. Live life without apologiesP.S. get your free My Bold Life Manifesto, right here - rickclemons.com/manifesto/You can also listen to the podcast on…

7 Helmi 20205min

058: Creating Killer Relationships With Your Partner – Chuck Chapman

058: Creating Killer Relationships With Your Partner – Chuck Chapman

Relationships are tough. Relationships are wonderful. Either way, as men we tend to get confused about what to do when the relationships get tough. We either let our egos screw everything up, clam up, or blow up, or give up. That's not the best formula...just ask Chuck Chapman...relationship therapist, coach and all around nice guy. He's giving us some easy tips for making your relationship rock, in the right way.About ChuckAbout Chuck Chapman Chuck Chapman is a Licensed Psychotherapist, Certified No More Mr. Nice Guy Coach and student of self-development. Chuck has built his private practice by helping others recover from toxic shame and overcoming their Nice Guy Tendencies. He is a contributing writer for The Good Men Project frequent contributor to many popular online publications. Chuck is the grateful father of Christina a gold medalist in Special Olympic, husband to Jennifer, a Speech Pathologist, and step-father to three amazing adult children who keep him humble by frequently beating him at every board-game in their extensive collection.Connect With ChuckWebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedInHey Guys, Check This Out!Are you a guy who keeps struggling to do that thing? You know the thing you keep telling yourself and others you’re going to do, but never do? Then it’s time to get real and figure out why.Join the 40 Plus Men's Circle. Learn about about - Click Here!Break free of fears. Make bold moves. Live life without apologiesP.S. get your free My Bold Life Manifesto, right here - rickclemons.com/manifesto/You can also listen to the podcast on…

31 Tammi 202021min

057: When The F*CK Did You Decide To Live In A Box? – Rick Clemons

057: When The F*CK Did You Decide To Live In A Box? – Rick Clemons

Do you ever feel like are living in a box? Maybe it's not a box of your own choosing? Yet, you are choosing. We all choose to get boxed in. Now it's time to choose better. Get the F*CK out of that box and start living your life. Here's some tips on using the box to build a better life as a 40 Plus Guy.Hey Guys, Check This Out!Are you a guy who keeps struggling to do that thing? You know the thing you keep telling yourself and others you’re going to do, but never do? Then it’s time to get real and figure out why.Join the 40 Plus Men's Circle. Learn about about - Click Here!Break free of fears. Make bold moves. Live life without apologiesP.S. get your free My Bold Life Manifesto, right here - rickclemons.com/manifesto/You can also listen to the podcast on…

24 Tammi 20207min

056: Un-structure Yourself For Success – Rick Clemons

056: Un-structure Yourself For Success – Rick Clemons

Do you find yourself feeling penned in, marching to, to many drums, and never feeling free? Maybe it's time to drop the structure and create your F*CK YEAH life. But you gotta UN-STRUCTURE in order to do that. Here's the keys to un-structuring without screwing up your life, but getting yourself on track to less stress, peace of mind, and more success in life.Hey Guys, Check This Out!Are you a guy who keeps struggling to do that thing? You know the thing you keep telling yourself and others you’re going to do, but never do? Then it’s time to get real and figure out why.Join the 40 Plus Men's Circle. Learn about about - Click Here!Break free of fears. Make bold moves. Live life without apologiesP.S. get your free My Bold Life Manifesto, right here - rickclemons.com/manifesto/You can also listen to the podcast on…

17 Tammi 20207min

055: Getting Radical Alignment With LIfe – Bob Gower

055: Getting Radical Alignment With LIfe – Bob Gower

Imagine being married 3 times, and feeling on the verge of suicide, and then getting WOKE! Woke to your truth and become radically aligned to your truth about what you wanted for your life. You got specific, dumped the bullshit, set the boundaries that would save you and make you say, "Oh shit!"Welcome to Bob Gower's world. A world were radical alignment is not only the title of his forthcoming book but also the way he lives his life. What might happen for you if you radically aligned to your truth with intentions, honoring your concerns, setting boundaries, and allowing your dreams to fully come to life? That is the focus of our radically aligned conversation today about getting in alignment with yourself.About BobOrganizations are a superpower for humans. They help us thrive. Yet many organizations are failing to thrive—or just plain failing—because they’re not able to /adapt fast enough/ to our uncertain, fast-changing world.Bob Gower helps organizations improve performance by /designing future-ready systems/ that help people work more effectively now, and adapt more easily to future changes. In his talks, Bob explores: What makes organizations and teams succeed? Why do they fail? How can we work together more successfully? In his consulting work, Bob helps organizations design teams and streamline systems, to perform at the highest level. The result? Increased speed and agility, more productive associates, happier clients, lower costs.Bob’s work helping people build better organizations grew out of curiosity and a strong sense that we can be and do better. For ourselves. For others. For our organizations. For our planet. As a young adventurer, exploring life, relationships and cultures, Bob:Researched the Shaker movement in college.Explored the backcountry of the US and Canada, doing manual labor. Journeyed for 3 months from Bangkok, though Laos, to Hanoi.Went to Japan to study Zen and martial arts; arriving with a few hundred dollars and a backpack, he made a life there for 6 years by playing in a traditional Irish band. (The Japanese loved it.)Drove across Cuba having adventures involving rum and art.These experiences /made culture visible/ to Bob. He understood in a profound way that there are a wide variety of ways to live and work. The corporate world provided insights into what is effective—and isn’t—in work cultures, as he:Led creative teams as design director at the SF Examiner, leading its re-design, and early digital presences for MSNBC, Newsweek, Discovery, and others.Became expert in agile software development and lean theory as product leader for Silicon Valley startups MaestroConference and Genius Inc.Traveled the world for Rally Software as an Agile Coach, specializing in enterprise-level Agile transformations. Bob Gower saw people and organizations fall far short of their potential. He realized that bad behavior...

10 Tammi 202025min

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