18 Feb 2026
37m

What Happened When My Dad and I Came Out to Each Other

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Modern Love

The podcast explores the complexities of identity, relationships, and self-discovery through Julia Stoller's personal story. It centers on Julia's journey of understanding her bisexuality and navigating marriage, which is catalyzed by her father's revelation of being bisexual and leaving his marriage. The conversation highlights how her father's repression of his true self impacted their relationship, leading Julia to withhold her own identity. Julia discusses her evolving understanding of queerness within relationships, realizing that authenticity and openness are more crucial than the gender of one's partner. Ultimately, Julia's experience with her father informs her decision to marry her husband, Caleb, and to create a marriage where both partners can fully express themselves.

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