Episode Details

What happens when you're thrown into parenthood when an unexpected baby arrives 10 weeks early?

August didn't wait to find out. When his daughter arrived between 28 and 30 weeks gestation, he hit the ground running. Through a global pandemic, splitting hospital visitation schedules, and 66 days of NICU vigils, he showed up with unwavering love and determination.

And his little girl? She's defying every prediction doctors made. Every. Single. One.

In this episode, August opens up about what it truly means to advocate for a medically fragile child when the world feels like it's working against you. As a trans man with his own complex healthcare journey, he brings a uniquely powerful perspective on navigating systems that weren't always built with you in mind — and how to ensure your child's needs always rise to the top, no matter what.

This is a conversation about resilience, identity, love, and the fierce, unshakeable bond between a parent and a child who was never supposed to make it look this easy.

You'll walk away from this one differently than you came in.

Also — don't miss this: August is a seasoned voice actor and he's bringing his talents to a brand new podcast alongside co-host Jameel Mayers. Certified Bad Example is a weekly show dedicated to “turning bad examples into good lessons” — and it drops just in time for Pride Month. Trust us, you're going to want to subscribe immediately - if not sooner.

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