Cosmic Clowns
Cosmic Clowns
Jocelyn K. Glei and Sebene Selassie
The Closet, Masks, and Hidden Identities
56 minutes Posted Nov 21, 2025 at 10:00 am.
Exploring the Concept of Coming Out09:19 Queerness and Identity18:48 The Broader Meaning of Coming Out28:58 The Masks We Wear38:53 Coming Out: Layers of Identity47:51 Exploring the Closet and the Shadow--------------------------------------------Jocelyn’s Substack radiateSebene’s Substack remind me to lovePodcast website: www.cosmicclowns.meTheme music: “Wow” by Charm School
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Welcome to Cosmic Clowns, a podcast about exploring consciousness, surviving chaos, and finding the comedy in it all. In this episode, we explore the concept of coming out, not just in the context of sexual orientation but as a broader metaphor for revealing hidden aspects of our identities. We discuss the complexities of coming out, who defines the closet or coming out, how sometimes we can go back in the closet, and the shadow or shameful parts of self that end up in the closet. We also explore different types of closets, including artistic and spiritual closets. Join us as we explore how maybe everyone is in the closet about something. --------------------------------------------Thank you for being here, we value your presence. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review so we know to keep making more!--------------------------------------------Timestamps:00:34 Exploring the Concept of Coming Out09:19 Queerness and Identity18:48 The Broader Meaning of Coming Out28:58 The Masks We Wear38:53 Coming Out: Layers of Identity47:51 Exploring the Closet and the Shadow--------------------------------------------Jocelyn’s Substack radiateSebene’s Substack remind me to lovePodcast website: www.cosmicclowns.meTheme music: “Wow” by Charm School