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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.
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In this episode of 'Demystifying the Transgender Journey,' hosts Lynn Murphy and Wendy Cole engage in a candid conversation with Dr. Diana Sorrentino, a leading expert on gender diversity and transgender identity. Dr. Sorrentino shares her extensive research and personal experience to help parents understand and support their transgender children. Topics include the impact of social acceptance, the biological and psychological aspects of gender identity, and practical steps parents can take to provide affirmative support. This episode offers valuable insights for families, medical professionals, and anyone eager to learn more about the transgender experience.
Dr. Sorrentino is a member of:
World Professional Association for Transgender Health – WPATH
Gay Lesbian Medical Association – GLMA
Outcare – LGBTQ+ Healthcare
Author of Transgender Families: Helping Parents and Families Understand Gender Diversity and Being Transgender Because No One Transitions Alone.
https://www.amazon.com/Transgender-Families-Dr-Diana-Sorrentino/dp/B0DLQHVX8Y
Host of Paradoxes of Gender Podcasts – academically focused on CE requirements for medical and behavioral healthcare professionals working with gender diverse and transgender individuals, families, and allies.
https://paradoxesofgender.com/
paradoxesofgender@earthlink.net
LinkedIn: Dr. Diana Sorrentino, Ph.D.
Podcast: https://paradoxesofgender.com/podcasts-1
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https://www.thetransgenderjourney.com
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Friday Mar 14, 2025
Friday Mar 14, 2025
In this episode of "Demystifying the Transgender Journey," host Lynn Murphy interviews Wendy Cole, who began her transition from male to female at the age of 67. Wendy shares her experiences of living authentically, including the emotional and physical challenges she faced prior to and during her transition. The discussion also covers her decision to pursue hormone therapy and surgery, the impact on her marriage, and her journey towards self-acceptance. Wendy emphasizes the importance of being selfish and focusing on oneself during such a significant life change. She also recounts her early tests of living as a woman and the transformative power of her first therapy sessions. The episode aims to educate and inspire by sharing the personal stories and struggles of those born transgender.
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00:00 Introduction and Self-Focus
00:20 Demystifying the Transgender Journey
00:50 Wendy Cole's Transition Story
01:26 Living Authentically as Wendy
02:36 Challenges and Acceptance
05:17 Therapy and Self-Discovery
08:53 Embracing the New Identity
12:14 Learning and Adapting
20:41 Overcoming Excuses and Age Barriers
21:53 Embracing Life at 75
22:39 Living Authentically as Wendy
23:52 Navigating Divorce and Family Dynamics
26:48 Discovering Family Secrets
29:29 Transitioning and New Experiences
32:59 Self-Awareness and Acceptance
37:36 Starting Over in New England
39:24 Advocacy and Public Speaking
39:56 Conclusion and Next Steps
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