Talking T-ea
My mission is to dedicate my journey of recovery and personal life experiences to advocating for the LGBTQ+ community. Through my podcast, I aim to create awareness, express my lifestyle and culture, and provide education on vital topics such as HIV and transgenderism. I seek to empower listeners by fostering understanding, promoting inclusivity, and offering insights to anyone who wants to learn more.
Talking T-ea
Rebuilding confidence and pride after years of hiding
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Reinvention isn’t always loud. Sometimes it’s the quiet decision to finally choose yourself.
In this episode of Talking T-ea, Juelz sits down with Stef Vachon — a queer former competitive and professional figure skater who walked away from the ice in shame and later returned with pride, authenticity, and self-acceptance at the center.
Together, they unpack what hiding looks like, how performance culture impacts identity, and why confidence doesn’t expire with age. Stef shares powerful reflections on grief, discipline, queer visibility, and rebuilding self-respect in midlife — plus a gentle framework that helped move from shame to self-love.
If you’ve ever thought, “It’s too late for me,” this conversation is your reminder: healing has no timeline.
Connect with Stef:
https://www.instagram.com/togethermovingforwardpodcast/
https://www.instagram.com/stef_vachon/
https://www.instagram.com/stefvachonspeaker/
