A running theme in this first season of Dem Bois Podcast has been the importance of healing and therapy, and this episode is no different. Today, I sit down with Xavier Jones, husband, father of three, fitness enthusiast, and first lieutenant in the Army Reserves. We talk about mental shifts that come with the physical transition, changing our names and celebrating rebirth, moving through the different stages in one’s transition, and healing from trauma through fatherhood. We talk:Xavier's transition journey - 10:13The mental and emotional parts of transitioning - 17:50A more realistic viewpoint of parenthood - 28:28How healing has helped Xavier be a good partner - 38:11Advice for how to start to shift your mental - 44:05Transitioning while in the military - 50:01Click here for transcript!Read more about Xavier in his bio below:My name is Xavier. I am a husband, father of 3, and fitness enthusiast. I am an Officer in the Army Reserves and social content creator. I began my medical transition in July 2021. The one thing I truly live by is your mental transition is just as important as your physical transition. -IG: @iam.jaytAre you enjoying the Dem Bois Podcast? Donate today to help support the cost of production and the honorarium we pay our guests for their time. All donations are tax-deductible. Click here! Donate to support our 2023 Gender Affirming Surgery Grant Fund here!