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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 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
Friday Mar 07, 2025
Friday Mar 07, 2025
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.
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/
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/