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Dem Bois Podcast

Dem Bois Podcast

Written by: Shawn Aaron
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This podcast aims to serve as a platform to highlight and amplify the voices of trans men of color and share our transition stories. The Dem Bois Podcast will also cover other issues related to being a trans man of color, such as dating, fitness, sex, mental health, family, and other topics related to our existence. The podcast aims to amplify trans men of color voices and raise awareness of our lived experiences.© 2026 Dem Bois Podcast Economics Hygiene & Healthy Living Management Management & Leadership Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Social Sciences
Episodes
  • The Weight of Trauma: Unpacking Adoption, Love, and Identity with Felix-Long Laneri

    The Weight of Trauma: Unpacking Adoption, Love, and Identity with Felix-Long Laneri
    Jul 15 2026

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    If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to love yourself and be loved for exactly who you are, this episode of Dem Bois Podcast will challenge your beliefs and inspire your journey. Today I sit down with Felix-Long Laneri, and he shares his story of how embracing his trans identity, healing from a complicated adoption story, and leaning into community transformed his life. From unpacking the weight of human trafficking behind his adoption story to navigating relationships with a distant adoptive mother, he offers raw insights into the complexities of identity, family, and belonging.


    We talk:

    05:14 - Adoption, loss of heritage, and the complexity of trafficking

    06:20 - China’s one-child policy, uncertainty around his birth story, and lost origins

    11:28 - Childhood memories that revealed gender alignment

    19:08 - Felix’s relationship with his adoptive mother

    32:59 - Community, engagement, and the love that currently supports him

    45:19 - Somatic therapy, healing through the body, and why it matters for trans folks


    Episode References:

    Dem Bois Podcast Ep. #95 Having Faith and Knowing That You’re Worthy with Alexander Rey Simon-Perez

    Dem Bois Podcast Ep. #96 Season 3 Finale - Episode of Empowerment with Alexander Rey Simon-Perez (Divine, They, He, King)


    Read more about Felix in his bio below:

    Felix-Long Laneri is a social worker, somatic practitioner, organizer, trans, transracial adoptee. He currently works as a gender therapist in a therapy group practice, providing space for predominantly trans folks across the life span to explore identity, relationships, and healing. On his off time he organizes Philly TMOC, a transmasc of color group focused on relationship building and expansive boyhood.

    • IG - felixlaneri


    Celebrate 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!
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • The Power of Community and Representation in Parenthood with Keo and Mason

    The Power of Community and Representation in Parenthood with Keo and Mason
    Jul 8 2026

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    Pregnancy and birth are beautiful things that I don’t get to talk about enough. But in this episode of Dem Bois Podcast, those are the main topics of conversation! Today I sit down with Keo and Mason, a Black trans masculine couple, and we discuss their journey through pregnancy, birthing, and parenting. Keo and Mason also share their experiences with healthcare, their evolving perspectives on family, and the importance of community support. Together, we emphasize the significance of love, understanding, and preparation in raising a child in today's world.


    We talk:

    5:59 - Navigating healthcare as a Trans couple

    17:51 - Future aspirations for Lou (their daughter)

    23:56 - Family dynamics and identity

    31:33 - Sharing life experiences with children

    40:10 - Adjusting to parenthood and new responsibilities

    54:37 - Celebrating milestones and fatherhood


    Episode References:

    Ep. 109 - Unapologetically Black, Trans, and Pregnant with Keo Ruiz-O’Neal

    Ep. 15 - Growing Beyond Insecurities and Healing from Trauma with Xavier Jones


    Read more about Keo and Mason in their bio below:

    Keo & Mason are a Black transmasculine couple who have been together for 9 years and have been married for 6 & a half. The couple recently welcomed a baby girl who Keo carried. Keo and Mason are very proud of the life they’ve built together and even more proud of what their love has manifested into. The pair live in Colorado with their daughter, 3 cats, & dog.

    • IG - keos_kingdom


    Celebrate 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!
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    58 mins
  • A Body Made Home: Reflection with Shawn Aaron and Joël Simeu

    A Body Made Home: Reflection with Shawn Aaron and Joël Simeu
    May 27 2026
    Send us Fan MailWhat does “home” mean to you? This is a word with multiple definitions and Kai Marshall Green explores many of them in his memoir, A Body Made Home: They Black Trans Love. And that is what this episode of Dem Bois Podcast is all about. Today I sit down with our Production Assistant, Joël Simeu, and we discuss the themes of identity, home, mental health, and the transformative power of writing. We also reflect on our personal experiences and the significance of the book's structure, emphasizing the importance of breaks and self-care in the reading process. We talk:08:49 - The power of writing and memory15:12 - The structure and style of the memoir21:02 - The importance of breaks in reading33:15 - Reflections on mental health and identity46:47 - The power of vulnerability in healing01:00:05 - The impact of storytelling and visibilityEpisode References:A Body Made Home by Kai Marshal GreenEp. 69 - What if Everyone Leads with Love? with Joël SimeuEp. 77 - Dem Bois Highlight Series Part 5; with Joël SimeuEp. 102 - Navigating Gender Expressions and Expectations with Kai Marshall GreenPhenomenal Woman by Maya AngelouHeavy by Kiese LaymonRead more about Shawn in his bio below:Shawn Aaron (he/him) is a Black queer trans man, nonprofit leader, and host of Dem Bois Podcast. He is the Founder + Executive Director of Dem Bois Inc., an organization dedicated to affirming and supporting trans men of color through access to gender-affirming care, health equity, and visibility. Drawing from his lived experience with homelessness, Shawn’s mission is rooted in community care and systemic change. Whether through storytelling or advocacy, his work amplifies the voices of those too often unheard. His signature belief: Visibility = Possibility™IG - demboisincIG - shawnaaron81Read more about Joël in his bio below:Joël Simeu Juegouo is a poet, musician, and griot from Cameroon. His writing is featured in HarperCollins' Here to Stay: Poetry and Prose from the Undocumented Diaspora. And he was selected as 2026 Undocupoet Fellow. Joël has served as manager for Outpost Foundation’s writing residency program and assesses submissions for the program’s fellowship candidates. He also works towards amplifying the voices of transmasculine folks of color, as Production Assistant to Dem Bois, Inc. Simeu earned his M.A. in Literatures in English from Cornell University, where he teaches writing seminars. His doctoral dissertation contends with poetics of Black transmasculine cultural epistemology.These days find him craving that which is tender and slow. Each day, he strives to become a menace to his enemies and prays for the liberation of all oppressed people. Each day he gives his gorgeous calico, all of his love. Today, and always, he invites you to stay rooted in your breath.IG - jojosim27Celebrate 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!
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    1 hr and 4 mins
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