Ellia knew he was different before he ever had the language to describe how he felt.

He knew he was different when he was winning gold for Australia at the 2016 Rio Olympics in the women's Rugby 7's team.

But Ellia had a job to do. He had to represent his country, support his family, and fulfil a dream he'd had since he was a kid.

It wasn't until Ellia retired from professional sport in 2021, and with the support of his partner Vanessa, that he had the time to comprehend the feelings he'd had since childhood and research what he could do to affirm his gender.

Ellia sits down with Sean to share about his childhood sporting dreams and the athletes he looked up to, coming out as a trans man to his family in Fiji and his teammates post surgery, and why he didn't come out sooner.

Follow Ellia on Instagram: @elliagreen

Follow us on Instagram: @comeoutwhereveryouare

Email us: comeouttous@gmail.com

If this episode brought up any feelings for you or you want more information, these resources may help you:

QLife: Call 1800 184 527 for a free phone service every day from 3pm – midnight. Visit their website www.qlife.org.au for a free webchat

Minus18: Australia’s LGBTQIA+ charity. Follow them on social @minus18youth or visit their website on www.minus18.org.au for resources, events and training for your school or workplace

Ellia knew he was different before he ever had the language to describe how he felt.
He knew he was different when he was winning gold for Australia at the 2016 Rio Olympics in the women's Rugby 7's team.
But Ellia had a job to do. He had to represent his country, support his family, and fulfil a dream he'd had since he was a kid.
It wasn't until Ellia retired from professional sport in 2021, and with the support of his partner Vanessa, that he had the time to comprehend the feelings he'd had since childhood and research what he could do to affirm his gender.
Ellia sits down with Sean to share about his childhood sporting dreams and the athletes he looked up to, coming out as a trans man to his family in Fiji and his teammates post surgery, and why he didn't come out sooner.
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Follow Ellia on Instagram: @elliagreen
Follow us on Instagram: @comeoutwhereveryouare
Email us: <a href="mailto:comeouttous@gmail.com">comeouttous@gmail.com</a>
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If this episode brought up any feelings for you or you want more information, these resources may help you:
QLife: Call 1800 184 527 for a free phone service every day from 3pm – midnight. Visit their website <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/yVydCr81gOcnM45lSQ0VBB?domain=qlife.org.au">www.qlife.org.au</a> for a free webchat
Minus18: Australia’s LGBTQIA+ charity. Follow them on social @minus18youth or visit their website on <a href="https://protect-au.mimecast.com/s/KnRgCvl1mVuL1rDziwuAeD?domain=minus18.org.au">www.minus18.org.au</a> for resources, events and training for your school or workplace

Come Out, Wherever You Are is a podcast about the coming out experience, told by the people who’ve done it.

Host Sean Szeps is a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community. In each episode he speaks with guests across Australia’s gender and sexual spectrum to learn about their unique experiences and understand what it’s like to come out for the first time (and every time after that).

For more episodes download the free LiSTNR app.

Come Out, Wherever You Are&nbsp;is a podcast about the coming out experience, told by the people who&rsquo;ve done it.
Host Sean&nbsp;Szeps&nbsp;is a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community. In each episode he speaks with guests across Australia&rsquo;s gender and sexual spectrum to learn about their unique experiences and understand what it&rsquo;s like to come out for the first time (and every time after that).
For more episodes download the free LiSTNR app.

Sean Szeps asks members of the LGBTQIA+ community to share their coming out stories

Come Out Wherever You Are with Sean Szeps

Come Out Wherever You Are is a podcast about the coming out experience, told by the people who’ve done it. 

Host Sean Szeps is a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community. 

Every Wednesday, Sean speaks with guests across the gender and sexual spectrum to learn about their unique experiences and understand what it’s like to come out for the first time (and every time after that).

Every Friday, Sean answers your Queer Questions, like ‘what does this word mean?’, ‘where did the progressive pride flag come from?’, and ‘how do I ask my boss to use different pronouns?’

Come Out Wherever You Are is a podcast about the coming out experience, told by the people who’ve done it. 
Host Sean Szeps is a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community. 
Every Wednesday, Sean speaks with guests across the gender and sexual spectrum to learn about their unique experiences and understand what it’s like to come out for the first time (and every time after that).
Every Friday, Sean answers your Queer Questions, like ‘what does this word mean?’, ‘where did the progressive pride flag come from?’, and ‘how do I ask my boss to use different pronouns?’

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