Part 3: You Only Live Twice: A Memoir in Two Genders | with Author Jay DeFazio

If you’ve ever wrestled with belief, identity, or forgiveness, this one’s for you.In this powerful conclusion to Ben’s 3-part conversation with author Jay DeFazio, they dive deep into the spiritual side of Jay’s journey — from religious devotion and self-denial to freedom, compassion, and healing. Jay shares how writing You Only Live Twice: A Memoir in Two Genders helped him reconcile his past, reconnect with family, and rediscover his faith in a new way.Websites:Get the book:⁠⁠https://bookshop.org/p/books/you-only-live-twice-a-memoir-in-two-genders-jay-defazio/cd97b43a7a1884c5⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FXZZ1156/⁠⁠⁠More from Jay and his memoir:⁠⁠https://youonlylivetwice-memoir.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.insideout-transart.org⁠⁠   Book a complimentary 30-minute exploratory call:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/ben-superpumped/30min⁠⁠Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://superpumped.com⁠⁠Business launch readiness assessment:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://launchreadyassessment.scoreapp.com⁠⁠Socials and such:⁠⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/superpumped/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/superpumpedlife/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@superpumpedlife⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/superpumped1⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@superpumped8⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-walters-165168365/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ben.walters.77770⁠Chapters:00:00 – Courage, truth, and transformation02:00 – When faith becomes fear5:00 – Breaking patterns and facing the “I Am Broken” chapter07:00 – Internalized shame and self-acceptance09:15 – Finding empathy through conversation12:00 – The “bathroom debate” and shifting public perception14:00 – Rediscovering manhood and social rules18:00 – Bias, belonging, and learning new ways to connect19:00 – Healing, forgiveness, and family reconciliation23:00 – Parenting, coming out, and protecting the ones you love27:00 – Loving and being loved without understanding30:00 – A granddaughter’s simple acceptance32:00 – Living authentically and letting kindness lead33:30 – Faith by its fruits: peace, compassion, and purpose34:30 – Closing reflectionsDisclaimer:The information in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered medical, mental health, financial, legal, or professional advice. Guest opinions are their own. Always consult with a qualified professional before making medical, health, business, investment, legal, or personal decisions.