OUT Like a Light with John Scott

Frog and Toad Are Still Here

In this special listener-requested episode of OUT Like a Light, John Scott welcomes you back to the sanctuary—a quiet, affirming space to rest, feel safe, and feel seen. This time, we're honoring Joseph, who requested a modern reimagining of The Frog and The Toad. The result? A deeply soothing, middle-aged queer bedtime tale about enduring friendship and love that stays—even after everything life has thrown your way.
You’ll start with a grounding meditation that nurtures your inner sanctuary and a kind, fatherly inner voice—perfect for those of us healing from cPTSD, rough childhoods, or just a long day.
Then we drift into a story. One with no voices to imitate. Just a gentle narration of Frog and Toad—older, softer, still here—learning to sit beside each other and breathe again.
A huge thank you to Joseph for inspiring this episode, and to Vira Miller and Yellow Tree for the breathtaking soundscape.
🌈 LGBTQ+ affirming💤 No ads, no loud voices, no stress🎧 Sleep-safe narration with soft pacing📲 DM John Scott on Instagram @out_like_a_light
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Blue and the Blackbird | S01E10 | OUT Like a Light

Episode Description:
Welcome to Episode 10 of OUT Like a Light—our cozy little milestone! Thank you for being part of this journey. This podcast is a safe, ad-free space for LGBTQ+ listeners to wind down, feel seen, and fall gently asleep.
Tonight’s episode, Blue and the Blackbird, is a tender adventure about what it really means to be brave—not loud or fearless, but steady and true. Inspired by Mel Robbins’ 5 Second Rule (which has been helping me build courage in my own life), we begin with a meditation designed to help you let go of the day… and then we drift into a story about finding quiet strength, even when your heart is scared.
Thank you to the talented musicians who’ve supported this project, and to you, dear listener, for coming back each week. If this podcast has brought you rest or comfort, please consider sharing it with a friend and following us wherever you listen.
You can now find OUT Like a Light on YouTube too!
Sweet dreams,– John Scott

The Song the Mountains Remembered

Welcome back to OUT Like a Light, your soft place to rest, created especially for LGBTQ+ listeners. Tonight, John Scott invites you into a gentle meditation to help your inner voice speak with kindness — followed by a soothing story about a traveler who discovers they are as natural and beloved as the mountains themselves. No ads. Just love, softness, and safety. Featuring music by Yellow Tree and Vera Miller. Now also available on YouTube for easier listening!
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The Perfect Scoop

Welcome to Episode 8 of OUT Like a Light, a soft landing space for anyone in our LGBTQ+ family who needs comfort, affirmation, and a gentle voice to help them sleep.
Tonight, we begin with a guided meditation that leads you back into the sanctuary of your own heart—a quiet, sacred space within that remembers who you are, even when the world forgets.
Then we ease into a tender story: The Perfect Scoop.This dreamy tale takes place in Marshmallow Moon, a magical ice cream shop that only appears when someone needs a little extra softness. People come when they’re in-between—between names, between heartbreak and healing, between who they were and who they’re becoming. Inside this cozy shop, flavors hold feelings, and each scoop is exactly what your heart needs to keep going.
This story, like every episode of OUT Like a Light, is created with love and care for our queer community—especially for anyone who never had a voice like this growing up.
So get comfy, my friend. You are safe here.And remember: your softness is sacred.
Special thanks to Yellow Tree and Vera Miller for the beautiful music and soundscape in this episode.
 
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Letters in the Attic

Hey, sweet souls… OUT Like a Light S01E07 is here. And before anything else—I just want to say thank you. 💜
Even though this podcast is still growing, I’m already so deeply grateful for each and every one of you. Your presence means the world. My heart is in this project, and I’m here for you—for your peace, your rest, and your healing.
This episode is a soft place to land.💭 A meditation to help you reconnect with your inner self.📖 A quiet, affirming story about a woman, a box of hidden love letters, and the legacy of a love that bloomed in silence.
If this podcast has brought you comfort, please share it with someone who needs that same peace. Let’s build a sleepy little sanctuary for the LGBTQ+ community—one cozy listen at a time. 🕯️
🎧 Music Credits:
“Ambient Documentary Score” by ViraMiller – freesound.org/s/742889 – Licensed under CC BY 4.0​Ambient Documentary Sco…
“Nemui” by YellowTree – freesound.org/s/686394 – Licensed under CC BY 4.0​Nemui by YellowTree -- …
🛏️ Listen wherever you get your podcasts.🔗 Link in bio.You are seen. You are enough. You are so loved.
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The Tadpole, The Frog, and The Stars

In this gentle and affirming episode of OUT Like a Light, we invite you to drift into sleep wrapped in softness, safety, and starlight. Hosted by John Scott, this queer bedtime podcast offers a peaceful sanctuary for LGBTQ+ listeners—and anyone longing to be held in love and calm as they fall asleep.
Tonight's episode features a dreamy meditation called “Floating in Space,” where you’ll drift weightlessly through the cosmos, free from the pull of the day and embraced by the hush of the stars. As you float, you'll be reminded that you are enough, just as you are—stardust and softness, mystery and light.
Following the meditation is our bedtime story, “The Tadpole, The Frog, and the Stars.” In it, you’ll meet a quiet frog who grows from a tiny tadpole into something beautifully unexpected. This frog, who doesn't quite fit into traditional ideas of gender or form, lives in harmony with the rhythms of nature—embracing transformation, fluidity, and belonging. Guided by an omniscient narrator and free of dialogue, the story mirrors the quiet majesty of real-life frogs who, in rare and natural cases, can change their biological sex—a reminder that nature itself embraces complexity, fluidity, and nonconformity.
This episode is soft, slow, and entirely free of ads. Just warmth, queerness, and care. It’s perfect for winding down, curling up, and remembering that you are never alone—not in your wonder, not in your becoming.
Let yourself rest. You are safe here.
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Soft Armor: The Secret of the Water Bear

OUT Like a Light – S01E05: Soft ArmorThe Quiet Strength of a Water Bear
Tonight’s episode is a soft celebration of resilience—the kind that doesn’t shout, but endures. After a grounding body scan meditation, you’ll meet a microscopic creature known as a tardigrade, or water bear. They’re tiny, squishy, and surprisingly indestructible. In this dreamy, voice-only story with no dialogue, we follow one water bear’s gentle journey through cycles of stillness, survival, and self-trust.
Told by an omniscient narrator with deep love and care, this episode invites you to see resilience not as toughness, but as softness that endures. This is for anyone who’s had to pause, who’s had to shrink into safety, and who needs to be reminded: you are enough in all your forms.
Thank you for listening, for resting, and for sharing this space with us. If you know someone who could use a bedtime story like this, share it with love.
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Pip and the Wise Old Toad

In this episode of OUT Like a Light, settle into a warm, safe space as we explore the quiet wisdom of the night. After a calming meditation on feeling safe, you'll follow the journey of Pip, a gentle possum who longs to understand where they truly belong. Through the guidance of a wise old toad, Pip discovers that self-love is the key to feeling at home in the world. Let this soothing tale wrap around you like a comforting embrace, reminding you that you are enough—just as you are. Sweet dreams.

Where the River Meets the Pines: The Bear and the Otter’s Tale

Before we begin our story, we’ll take a quiet moment together to practice a gentle relaxation technique, focusing on gratitude. With a few slow breaths, we’ll reflect on the small, steady things that bring us warmth and comfort—helping to soften the day’s edges and ease us into rest.
Then, deep in the heart of the forest, where the river winds through towering pines, a gentle bear and a playful otter find solace in each other’s company. The bear, steady and strong, enjoys the quiet rhythms of the woods, while the otter, full of laughter and light, dances through the water without a care. Though they are different in many ways, their bond grows through the seasons—built on trust, patience, and the simple joy of being together.
This is a story of love in its purest form: the kind that asks for nothing but presence, the kind that holds you as you are. Let this tender tale of friendship and devotion lull you into a place of peace, where love is as constant as the river and as enduring as the pines.

The Cat Who Kept The Stars

Drift into sleep with a warm, fatherly voice guiding you into a world of comfort and rest. In this episode, let yourself be wrapped in gentle storytelling, thoughtful affirmations, and the kind of unconditional love every queer heart deserves.
Tonight, there's a special treat for cat lovers—so snuggle in, close your eyes, and let the soothing sounds carry you to sleep. You are loved, you are safe, and you are exactly as you should be.
Sweet dreams. 🌙💜