Transfigured - One Person's Journey From Boy To Girl To Woman To Man

We each have our own journey to discover and claim the fullness of who God made us to be. Join us as we explore the courage, fortitude, persistence, faith and trust to remain and claim all of what and who we might discover, meet and accept.

Our guest this week is Brian Belovitch who is an author, activist, actor, playwright and producer of various theatrical productions including his groundbreaking Off-Broadway play: BOYS DON'T WEAR LIPSTICK honored with a GLAAD nomination. Author of "TRANS FIGURED", published in 2018, he was named one of the 50 most influential LGBTQ authors of all time by Barnes and Noble. As a long-term survivor of HIV, Brian lives proudly as a beautiful, loving gay man with his husband in Huntington, N.Y.

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Show Notes

Segment 1

The episode starts with an introduction to tonight’s special guest: Brian Belovitch. After introducing and highlighting Brian’s achievements and who he is, the hosts talk about his book, “Transfigured” which delves into many deep and personal moments of his life and his journey. Brian talks about his journey from boy to girl to woman to man, going back to his family and his journey of acceptance.

Segment 2

Coming back from the break, Brian speaks more about particular parts of his book. He talks about his influences growing up and how he felt like he fitted in with a group of trans women. Though he had a confusing journey to figure himself out, he came to strongly believe in being accepting and loving, without forcing your ideas onto others. Brian explains gender fluidity with his own experience as he re-transitioned back to male. He talks about what it meant to be male to himself and how he came to realize that he is both masculine and feminine. He explains how he had reexamined his childhood and all the events that led him to where he is today, and he encourages the audience to take a look into their own dark times because that is where they will find the most help and healing.

Segment 3

The hosts bring up the importance of the parents role in a child’s road to finding themselves and self acceptance. Brian talks about how important it is to be self aware and to understand your inner self. He emphasizes that the outer beauty and things do not matter as much if your inner self is still lost and not at peace. Brian talks about faith, especially his faith that everything will be okay, by telling personal stories and moments that led him to learn how to have faith.

Segment 4

The last segment starts off with Brian telling a touching story from a panel he did. Brian reminds the audience that they aren’t alone and that there are others who understand and go through the same or similar struggles. He talks about how society has become more accepting of the LGBQT community. The show ends with a touching prayer.