A Story of Resilience and Grit: Jaxson Shares his Preparation for Phalloplasty

Gender-affirming surgery has a powerful effect on those needing it, especially in terms of mental health. When a person feels like their body truly represents them as a person, depression and anxiety rates are drastically reduced and even can reduce the need for medications such as antidepressants. It is a key necessity in a healthcare approach to transgender patients. 

After years of treatment, including three long, difficult surgeries (and the even more gruelling recovery), Jaxson’s medical transition has officially finished! So we’re taking a trip down memory lane in this week’s episode, as we each share our own memories of the process and what it meant to both of us. We’ll be answering some of the biggest questions around his transition process, including the medical procedures (including what a phalloplasty actually is). As a potentially life-changing opportunity, it’s not always readily accessible - we’ll discuss some of the barriers to access, such as the non-inclusion in health insurance or Medicare. But it’s not necessarily just being financially able to go through with such intense treatment that’s the most important preparation required! The body goes through a significant amount of stress physically, biochemically, and emotionally, and this requires an athlete-like level of preparation to maximise healing and minimise the mental impact where possible. We’ll break down the incredible way Jaxson used holistic health to prepare his whole self for the surgery, and the overwhelmingly beneficial effect it has on his health outcomes. This is a raw, emotional, and genuine conversation about a pivotal moment in our journey together, and we encourage you to join us on the rollercoaster of emotions!

We’re helping you understand Jaxson’s journey:
🦋 Jaxson and Hilary both share their personal memories of his transition
🦋 Explaining the medical procedures and surgeries Jaxson went through 
🦋 Breaking down Jaxson’s intense biochemical and physical preparation to get his body ready for a gruelling process!
🦋 The power of community: the deep emotional work Jaxson did with the support of those around him

Get ready to unlock your inner light and start healing from within!

And if you have any comments on the show, any questions you might want answered, or you just want to connect - reach out to us directly @hilary.conroy and @drjaxsonwearing

We’re here to help you understand the full power that breathwork can have on your physical and mental health - Jaxson is hosting our Creative Conscious Breathwork sessions, using a combination of energy work and sound healing practices to elevate your consciousness: https://www.luminousbody.co/events

Unsure of where to start on your own stress management path? We get it - with so much information out there, even dealing with stress starts to sound… well, stressful! We’ve created a FREE e-book for you that gives our best practical advice and actionable strategies to learn how to regulate your emotions and create a well-balanced and resilient mindset! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KfFguWPKblTAkKdrmgR66FDxlFnIHBeX/view?usp=drivesdk

If you’re ready to start your holistic health journey, we’d love to help you take that first step - feel free to contact us for any information or to book your appointment now: https://www.luminousbody.co/

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