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This podcast features a diverse array of voices of people who were born transgender, their families, friends, coworkers, and healthcare professionals. Your cohosts, Lynn W. Murphy, a cisgender woman, and Wendy Cole, a transgender woman, created a unique partnership to interview a wide array of transgender individuals and allies. Their goal is to combat misinformation and disinformation by educating people and facilitating compelling conversations. For more information go to https://womenwhopushthelimits.com/demystifyingtransgender/
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Friday Feb 28, 2025
Friday Feb 28, 2025
In the introduction to "Demystifying the Transgender Journey," hosts Lynn Murphy and Wendy Cole invite viewers to explore the experiences of people born transgender. They discuss the goals of their podcast, which include educating the public about what it means to be transgender through interviews with transgender individuals, their families, friends, and professionals who support them. Lynn, an accomplished author and interviewer, was inspired by Wendy's journey and passion for humanizing the transgender experience. Wendy shares her personal transition story, emphasizing that being transgender is not a choice but an inherent identity. They aim to provide knowledge, change perspectives, and support those affected by or interested in the transgender journey. Viewers are encouraged to subscribe, engage, and open their minds to this enlightening series.
For more information go to https://womenwhopushthelimits.com/demystifyingtransgender/
Friday Feb 28, 2025
Friday Feb 28, 2025
In this episode of 'Demystifying the Transgender Journey,' host Lynn Murphy interviews Wendy Cole, who shares her courageous and emotional journey of living 67 years in a man's body despite knowing from a very early age that she was a girl. Wendy talks about the challenges she faced, including family rejection, psychiatrists’ lack of understanding in the 1950s, and the societal stigma. She expresses the intense repression, anxiety, and depression she endured until her eventual transition at 67. Wendy explains the difference between transgender, transsexual, and crossdressers and emphasizes the mental toll of living a repressed identity. She also outlines her coaching program aimed at helping others facing similar struggles. Tune in to hear Wendy's inspiring story and learn more about the transgender experience.
For more information go to https://womenwhopushthelimits.com/demystifyingtransgender/
5 days ago
5 days ago
In this episode of 'Demystifying the Transgender Journey,' host Lynn Murphy continues the inspiring story of Wendy Cole, who knew from a young age that she was a woman despite being born male. Wendy recounts her struggles with identity, her journey to acceptance, and the transformative role her therapist Stephanie played in her life. Wendy discusses overcoming guilt and shame, navigating the challenges within the transgender community, and the impact of mindset on health. After transitioning and undergoing surgery, Wendy found joy and purpose, dedicating her life to coaching others through their own transitions. Wendy emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance, blending into society, and the power of a positive mindset in overcoming life's challenges. For more information and support, visit meetwendycole.com and thetransgenderjourney.com.