Coming Home to Myself: Jake’s Story of Identity, Recovery & Resilience

🔥In this deeply personal 🌈Pride Month episode, I sit down with Jake, a devoted husband, proud new dad, and the soulful force behind a successful local food truck. Assigned female at birth, Jake shares his journey of discovering and embracing his true self as a man, and the freedom that came from no longer living to prove his identity to anyone else.

We talk about what it really means to live authentically, especially after spending years trying to be understood before even fully understanding yourself. Jake speaks candidly about the death of his father, an experience that deeply shook him, and how that loss, alongside getting clean, marked a turning point in his path toward healing and self-acceptance.

Jake also reflects on the spiritual principles that guide him today, especially in fatherhood. He shares how becoming a parent has taught him profound humility and the difference between being selfless and self-neglecting. It’s a powerful reminder that we can shed selfishness while still honoring our need for care, rest, and wholeness.

In honor of 🌈Pride Month, this episode shines a light on the power of truth, transformation, and embracing the journey of coming home to yourself. Whether you’re in recovery, navigating your own identity, or holding space for someone else’s journey, Jake’s story is a poignant reminder that living in alignment with who you are is the most courageous act of all.