Episodes

  • Surviving Tragedy as a Trans Woman with Esther Falick

    Surviving Tragedy as a Trans Woman with Esther Falick
    Feb 3 2026
    This week, Mal sits down with comedian and activist Esther Falick, a trans woman navigating her journey of identity and family. Esther opens up about the challenges of gaining her parents’ acceptance and the bittersweet moment when her father finally embraced her—just before he passed away. She also shares the story of losing everything in an apartment fire and how she rebuilt her life from scratch. This episode is a raw, honest look at identity, loss, and resilience. Follow our guest @estherfallick, follow the show @madeitout and follow Mal @malglowenke Plus, don’t miss the YouHaul or YouGhost card game. Perfect for move-ins, breakups, and girls’ nights! Now available ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ :) 👉 Subscribe, like & comment to support queer content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • Debunking Myths About Trans Athletes With Ellie Roscher

    Debunking Myths About Trans Athletes With Ellie Roscher
    Jan 27 2026
    Trans athletes are often treated as a political issue. For Ellie Roscher, they’re her students, her community, and the reason she’s rethinking what fairness really means. Ellie, author of Fair Game, joins the pod to discuss listening to your body and yourself. She reflects on teaching theology at a Catholic school, learning from her trans students, and her journey as a gymnast whose chronic pain wasn’t believed. This episode explores how fairness becomes personal—and why it matters in women’s sports. If you want to read Fair Game: Trans Athletes and the Future of Sports, you can grab it wherever you get your books!! Follow our guest @ellieroscher, follow the show @madeitout and follow Mal @malglowenke Plus, don’t miss the YouHaul or YouGhost card game. Perfect for move-ins, breakups, and girls’ nights! Now available ⁠here⁠ :) 👉 Subscribe, like & comment to support queer content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    53 mins
  • Intro To Human Design With Keolani Young

    Intro To Human Design With Keolani Young
    Jan 20 2026
    This week, Mal sits down with Human Design expert, Keolani Young, who breaks down what Human Design actually is, and why it can be such a powerful tool during times of transition.Keolani walks us through the different Human Design types, how they’re meant to move through the world, and why so many of us feel burnt out when we’re living out of alignment with who we actually are. Together, they unpack how breakups can act as massive energetic resets, and how, without even realizing it, Mal has been living fully in her Human Design. Follow our guest @keolaniyoung, follow the show @madeitout and follow Mal @malglowenke Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0d5DF31XzWYi53KhnXI5Kk Free Human Design chart generator: https://keolaniyoung.com/human-design-chart Special discounted 1:1 Human Design reading: https://keolani.thrivecart.com/special-human-design-reading/ Full Speech Jim Carrey's Commencement Address Plus, don’t miss the YouHaul or YouGhost card game. Perfect for move-ins, breakups, and girls’ nights! Now available here :) 👉 Subscribe, like & comment to support queer content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    54 mins
  • From Survival To Self with Laya Mosto

    From Survival To Self with Laya Mosto
    Jan 13 2026
    This week, Mal sits down with Laya Mosto, a Syrian refugee who witnessed the war firsthand and rebuilt her life in America. Laya opens up about living in survival mode, being denied access to therapy in Syria, and how everything going on delayed her sexuality. She also shares her experience coming out as a lesbian to culturally conservative parents and beginning her healing journey. Plus, don’t miss the YouHaul or YouGhost card game. Perfect for move-ins, breakups, and girls’ nights! Now available ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ :) https://madeitoutmedia.com/products/youhaul-or-youghost Follow our guest @layamosto, follow the show @madeitout and follow Mal @malglowenke 👉 Subscribe, like & comment to support queer content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • The Next Chapter with Mal Glowenke

    The Next Chapter with Mal Glowenke
    Jan 6 2026
    This week, kicking off season 3 of Made It Out, Mal enters her next chapter in a solo episode. She opens up about moving to New York, navigating life post-breakup, and what it’s really like starting over—making new friends, getting back on dating apps, and learning to embrace change. It’s an honest look at rebuilding, growth, and stepping into a new season of life. Plus, don’t miss the YouHaul or YouGhost card game. Perfect for move-ins, breakups, and girls’ nights! Now available here :) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • Lesbian TikTok & Coming Out (Rewind) with Soph Mosca

    Lesbian TikTok & Coming Out (Rewind) with Soph Mosca
    Dec 18 2025
    This week, we’re re-airing an episode we loved. TikTok icon Soph Mosca joins Mal to talk about coming out online, the impact of Lesbian TikTok on Gen-Z, and navigating love, heartbreak, and personal struggles in the public eye. TikTok Icon Soph Mosca joins Mal this week to discuss how social media intersected with her coming out journey, and the positive impact that Lesbian TikTok has had on Gen-Z. From the highs of being in a public relationship to the lows of a breakup played out in front of millions, Soph also shares valuable insight and advice on navigating personal struggles in the public eye. Follow @malglowenke and follow the show @madeitout. 👉 Subscribe, like & comment to support queer content! Check out our new show, Out For A Drive, and please remember to subscribe, engage, like, comment, show us some love babyyyy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • Revisiting Heartbreak (with Maggie Lindemann)

    Revisiting Heartbreak (with Maggie Lindemann)
    Dec 9 2025
    Hey ya'll we're still on a bit of a break until season 3 which is January 5, but we've revived some episodes for ya'll just to tide you over. They've both been breakup episodes because that just felt timely. Singer-Songwriter Maggie Lindemann joins Mal this week to share her story of growing up in Dallas, being an internet kid, coming out to her family and online, and navigating her first real heartbreak. And, of course, they discuss a love affair with ChatGPT. Follow our guest @malglowenke and follow the show @madeitout. 👉 Subscribe, like & comment to support queer content! Check out our new show, Out For A Drive, and please remember to subscribe, engage, like, comment, show us some love babyyyy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    46 mins
  • Practice What You Preach with Mal Glowenke

    Practice What You Preach with Mal Glowenke
    Nov 25 2025
    This week, on the season finale of Made It Out, Mal sits down for a solo episode- for the first time ever. She talks about her recent breakup, how she’s been doing, and the quiet rebuilding of a life she imagined turning out very differently. She shares what she’s learned and what she is still navigating, as well as what the future of Made It Out Media looks like. If you have ever walked away from a life you loved, this episode is for you. Follow our host and guest @malglowenke and follow the show @madeitout. 👉 Subscribe, like & comment to support queer content! Check out our new show, Out For A Drive, and please remember to subscribe, engage, like, comment, show us some love babyyyy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    42 mins