If you know anything about the podcast, then you know that we are all about amplifying trans voices, so today we have another Dem Bois Podcast first. This episode won’t only be hosted by me. It will also be co-hosted by Vee Martin, and we will be interviewing our guest Ray Adens. I interviewed Vee back in season one and we had a great conversation about building confidence, going to therapy, and transitioning with children. In this episode, Vee is back and Ray is ready to share. We discuss family, mental health, battling with faith, and much more!We talk:Ray’s transition journey - 7:10His faith - 15:26Getting back in touch with his mom - 28:51Learning to be a man without a “father-figure” - 37:07Being kind and polite - 46:23Bromance and competition - 50:44ReferencesEp. 11 - Building Confidence to Become Your True Self with Vee MartinEp. 14 - Discovering New Life Through Grief and Healing with Mely Anais QuirozRead more about our guest and co-host in their bios below:Ray - Humble in heart, wise in response (motto)Vee - Vee is a father, husband, friend and overall a simple family man. He is on a journey of self love, understanding and exploring what his future holds.Are 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!