Why Not Now? With Amy Jo Martin

An unexpected prompt caused Lane Wood to change nearly every aspect of his life in a matter of months. He came out as gay, moved, became healthy and transformed his outlook. Born in conservative Oklahoma and once a pastor at his church, Lane shares exactly how he navigated out of the closet.  Turns out, we are all in some sort of closet. Coming out is just a difficult conversation. A closet is no place to live. For anyone. Show Notes: Lane's series of Why Not Now? moments that happened after an unexpected prompt. The first time Lane told someone he was gay and the conversations that happened after. How Lane learned to follow his one internal GPS one step at a time. What else has changed in Lane's life? How Lane keeps his mind healthy. Lane's current Why Not Now? Pirates or Ninjas, who is tougher according to Lane? What keeps Lane up at night? What advice Lane would give to his younger self? Books & Reference Links: Follow Lane Wood on  Twitter Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance Subtle Art of Not Giving