Episode 346: Dr. Mallory's Firefly Study Results
From Lesbian Chronicles: Coming Out Later in Life by Lesbian Chronicles
April 12, 2026 · 52 min
About this episode
Dr. Mallory Hanfling discusses the findings of The Firefly Study on compulsory heterosexuality and its effects on late-life coming out.
Dr. Mallory Hanfling joins the show again to share the results of The Firefly Study -- which analyzed compulsory heterosexuality and how it impacted the experiences of those who came out as gay, lesbian or trans later in life. Learn more about Mallory and The Firefly Study Courage to Grow Counseling Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/lesbian-chronicles-coming-out-later-in-life--5601514/support .
People in this episode
Guest: Dr. Mallory Hanfling
Topics covered
- compulsory heterosexuality
- coming out
- LGBTQ+ experiences
- gender identity
- mental health
Keywords
- Firefly Study
- compulsory heterosexuality
- coming out later in life
- LGBTQ+ research
- Dr. Mallory Hanfling
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Courage to Grow Counseling
Books & works: The Firefly Study
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