Navigating Identity While Learning and Healing with Maxx

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Dem Bois Podcast, my guest Maxx and I discuss his journey of healing and learning, identity, and the complexities of navigating race and gender in various spaces. Maxx shares personal experiences with choosing their name, living up to societal expectations, going to the military, and the impact of grief after losing their mom. We emphasize the importance of support systems, friendships, and the need for research and self-awareness in today's fast-paced world. We talk:05:51 - Navigating race and gender in professional spaces14:29 - Military experience and gender identity26:39 - Grief and loss of a parent38:45 - Advice on healing and moving forward50:53 - Research and critical thinking in the digital ageClick here for transcription!Episode References:Dr. Joy DeGruy Dem Bois Podcast Ep #85 Exploring Nonbinary Identity and Queer Masculinity with KelzRead more about Maxx in his bio below:I'm from Charleston SC. I love food. I’m a chef on a break. I lost my mom about 2 years ago so coping and dealing with that is really all I have been focusing on. I have a wife and a 10 year old daughter and a 5 year old son. My son is a dog. Learning and healing is the journey I’m on.Facebook - Statria MaxwellCelebrate 10 years of Dem Bois Inc.!2026 marks ten years of Dem Bois Inc. To honor this milestone, we invite you to join our 10 for 10 campaign by giving $10 a month to help sustain the care, leadership, and visibility that trans men of color deserve.Your support helps build a future rooted in care, visibility, and possibility.Donate today!Donate today to support Transmasc Gender Affirming Grants and Community Wellness Packages for Trans Men of Color!The  Visibility = Possibility™️ Merch is here! - Not just merch, but a movement! Dem Bois Community Voices Facebook Group is a safe, moderated sanctuary where trans men of color can connect authentically, discuss podcast episodes, share powerful experiences, and build support networks. Dem Bois YouTube Channel! - @demboisinc - Exclusive content you won't find anywhere else!