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Out Late With DavidWendy Cole - "Gender is Between the Ears, and Not the Legs"Summary At age 67, Wendy Cole transitioned from male to female after a lifetime of hiding her true identity. In this candid conversation, Wendy shares the emotional cost of repression, her turning point in 2014, and how she found joy, health, and purpose by finally embracing who she is. Now a mentor and advocate, Wendy is helping others navigate their own gender journeys and working to humanize what it means to be transgender. Keywords transgender, coming out, identity, support, mental health, community, authenticity, transition, LGBTQ+, personal growth Takeaways ...2025-06-1543 min
Ideal Practice#153. The Unique Power of Equine EMDR: Julie Jerrolds and a Creative Private PracticeQuestion or comment? 🙋♀️ Send me a text message! Today’s guest caught my attention when I got word about an experiential workshop she was hosting for therapists in our area. When I looked into it, I was struck by the way she’s grown her practice - managing to combine her skills and experience in a VERY creative way. I’m speaking with Julie Jerrolds, an LPC Supervisor and EMDR-certified therapist from the beautiful Seymour, Tennessee - right up the road from me. :) Julie is the visionary founder of Open Reins Counseling, where...2025-06-101h 15
Big Gay Overalls - Stories of Love, Identity and PrideBGO E36 - No More Hiding: Wendy Cole on Coming Out at 67 and Finally Living FreeTrigger warning: This episode includes mention of suicidal ideation and mental health struggles. Please listen with care.What does it take to finally choose yourself after a lifetime of silence? In this unmissable episode of the Big Gay Overalls podcast, I sit down with the fierce, wise, and wonderfully honest Wendy Cole—transgender advocate, speaker, and transition mentor—who came out at 67 years old and completely rebuilt her life from scratch.From facing down psychiatric cruelty in the 1970s, to surviving suicidal ideation, to walking proudly into the world as h...2025-06-051h 35
Native Lights: Where Indigenous Voices ShineWendy Roy: Beading as HealingToday, we are excited to speak with Wendy Roy, a beader and entrepreneur from the White Earth Nation. She mentors other artists and also teaches at White Earth Tribal and Community College. Wendy learned beading from her grandmother, who shared the trick to knowing which bead colors go together. Her grandma would pour beads on a tray to see which beads grouped together and wanted to be friends with each other. She also taught her granddaughter that every bead you sew is a prayer for the person who will wear the object. ...2025-06-0428 min
A Life Worth BeingLiving Out Loud: Wendy Cole on Gender, Truth, and Creating Real ConnectionWhat does it take to live fully as yourself—after decades of hiding who you really are?
In this moving episode of A Life Worth Being, Sue Willoughby sits down with Wendy Cole, a transgender woman who began her transition at age 67, after more than 45 years of trying to survive a life that never fit.
Wendy’s story is one of pain, resilience, and ultimately liberation. From her early childhood awareness of her gender identity, to the medical and societal gaslighting that kept her silent for decades, to finding the courage to step into her trut...2025-06-0350 min
Queer Consciousness: LGBTQ+ Mindset Empowerment PodcastIt’s Never Too Late Pt. 2: Wendy ColeWendy Cole is a force of a woman who is doing amazing work for our community. Her openness to share her experience as a woman who transitioned from being a man, and how that has shaped not only her identity and experience, but also how she has shown up in the world, is something to be admired. Enjoy part 2 of our conversation. You can find Wendy here: Website: https://wendycolegtm.netInstagram: @wcole212Facebook Group: https://demystifying.wendycolegtm.net/t4EHqc YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@wendycole8326 2025-05-0238 min
Let's be perfectly Queer PodcastDemystifying Transgender Experiences: A Candid Discussion with Wendy ColeSend us a messageHey Let's Be Perfectly Queer Fam! – Archie and Katie here! This week, we’re chatting with the amazing Wendy Cole, a transition mentor and coach who’s been making her mark in the trans community. Wendy takes us on a journey through her experience of transitioning in 2015, and we dive deep into how far we've come and how much work still needs to be done for trans folks, especially when it comes to support.In this episode, Wendy opens up about:The lack of support she fa...2025-05-0141 min
Queer Consciousness: LGBTQ+ Mindset Empowerment PodcastIt’s Never Too Late Pt. 1: Wendy ColeWendy Cole is a force of a woman who is doing amazing work for our community. Her openness to share her experience as a woman who transitioned from being a man, and how that has shaped not only her identity and experience, but also how she has shown up in the world, is something to be admired. You can find Wendy here: Website: https://wendycolegtm.netInstagram: @wcole212Facebook Group: https://demystifying.wendycolegtm.net/t4EHqc YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@wendycole8326 You can follow the...2025-04-2553 min
Her First HouseThe House That Resilience Built | Wendy Coles“If I made it through that, I can make it through this.” From teen mom to real estate investor, Wendy Cole's story is one of grit, grace, and transformation. In this episode, she opens up about rebuilding her life after early struggles, building a successful buy-and-hold portfolio, and why giving often gives more to the giver.If you liked this episode, please subscribe and share it with others. Your support helps our podcast community grow and allows me to bring more great guests onto the show.SponsorsFireplace – Access Office Hours with E...2025-04-2449 min
Demystifying the Transgender JourneyEpisode 7: Transgender Myths Busted: Truth Revealed with Wendy ColeIn this episode of Demystifying the Transgender Journey, host Lynn Murphy discusses myths and misunderstandings about the transgender community with Wendy Cole, a transition mentor. They delve into misconceptions such as the notion that being transgender is a choice, the difference between sex and gender, and the false belief that transgender individuals suffer from a mental disorder. Wendy shares her personal journey of transitioning at 67 after knowing she was a girl since age three. By explaining her experiences and addressing stereotypes, Wendy aims to educate and bring clarity to the transgender experience. The episode encourages compassion and understanding, offering...2025-04-041h 02
The Junkyard Love Podcast0113 with Transition Mentor Wendy Cole - Later BloomIn this episode of The Junkyard Love Podcast, we meet Wendy Cole, a 67-year-old Transition Mentor who fully transitioned after 65. Wendy shares her inner perspective from her years living as a married man and father while grappling deeply with identity, societal expectations, and secrets that visited her sleep. Wendy shares stories of how she embraced her true self later in life, and we discuss her intensive internal exploration, self-work, her time in therapy, friends along the way, meditation, Joe Dispenza, reshaping limiting beliefs, creating new identities, telling the truth, and more.Wendy invited me to think differently, and...2025-04-031h 45Demystifying the Transgender JourneyEpisode 6: Understanding Transgender Terminology with Wendy ColeIn this episode of "Demystifying the Transgender Journey," host Lynn Murphy discusses the complexities of gender identity and the experiences of transgender individuals with 77-year-old Wendy Cole, who transitioned at the age of 67. The episode explores terminology such as transgender, gender dysphoria, non-binary, and intersex, highlighting the distinction between sex and gender. Wendy shares personal insights into her journey and emphasizes the importance of educating people to counteract misinformation. This episode serves as an eye-opening conversation aimed at educating listeners about the nuances of the transgender community. Listeners are encouraged to visit thetransgenderjourney.com for more information and to...2025-03-2859 min
Parenting Teens: Advice Redefined for Today's Complex World#78 "Understanding Your Transgender Teen: Essential Tips for Parents" converation with Wendy Cole
Introduction: Cheryl introduces the topic of supporting transgender teens and welcomes Wendy Cole, a transition mentor and coach.
Wendy's Journey: Wendy shares her personal story of transitioning at 67 and the challenges she faced growing up.
Understanding Gender Identity: Wendy explains the difference between gender identity and physical sex, emphasizing that gender is a spectrum.
Parental Support: Tips for parents on how to respond when their child expresses their gender identity and the importance of unconditional acceptance.
The Role of Therapy: The significance of therapy for both the child and the parents during the transition process.
Hormone Therapy and Puberty Blockers...2025-03-261h 10
The Trans Narrative PodcastWendy Cole : Mentorship, perspective, authentic empowerment & “Demystifying the Transgender Journey”On this episode, Athena, Caroline, and guest co-host Laurie Lee Hall sit down with Wendy Cole, a transition mentor who transitioned at 67. Wendy shares her journey of self-discovery, highlighting the mental and emotional aspects of transition. She reflects on repressing her gender identity, the impact of the DSM-5 reclassification, and the crucial role of therapy. The panel discusses closeting, containment, and generational differences in navigating identity.Wendy explores the complexities of transitioning later in life, emphasizing mental transition over physical changes. She shares how shifting thought patterns and overcoming self-doubt were key to self-acceptance...2025-03-241h 25
The Road to Rediscovery: A Journey of Personal GrowthWendy Cole - Building Strength in Community and Demystifying the Transgender JourneyWendy Cole is a Transition Mentor and Coach who, after her own experience of transitioning at the age of 67, specializes in assisting individuals with navigating significant life changes. She has helped create an amazing judgement-free community of compassion and inclusivity. She’s also launched her podcast, “Demystifying the Transgender Journey”.Wendy shares her own journey, including the struggles she’s encountered with the societal pressures and standards from decades before. She also talks about her great coaching work, and the importance of the psychological foundation she helps her clients realize and process. To lea...2025-03-201h 01
Salesology® - Conversations with Sales Leaders129: Cole Strauss – Being the Easiest Company to Deal WithGuest: Cole Strauss Guest Bio: Leading the Texas region at igus Inc., I focus on nurturing customer relationships and driving new business development through strategic leadership and industrial sales acumen. My role involves guiding our sales force, negotiating high-value contracts, and ensuring our mission of being the easiest company to deal with is realized with every customer interaction. I am currently transitioning into the National Sales Manager role for Chainflex Cables, effective January 2025. I hold an Engineering degree from Texas State University and an MBA from UT Permian Basin. Before joining Ig...2025-03-1029 minDemystifying the Transgender JourneyEpisode 3: Wendy Cole's Life AFTER TransitioningIn 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...2025-03-0749 minDemystifying the Transgender JourneyEpisode 2: Wendy Cole's Life BEFORE Transitioning at Age 67In 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 he...2025-02-2856 min
Writing the Coast: BC and Yukon Book Prizes PodcastS6 Episode 35: Revisiting our episode with the Honourable Janet Austin on how reading helps understand community.ABOUT THIS EPISODE: In this episode, host Megan Cole revisits a past episode featuring a conversation with the Honourable Janet Austin, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia. In their conversation, Her Honour talks about the Lieutenant Governor's Award for Literary Excellence and its past recipients, as well as what excites her about books written and published in British Columbia. Wendy Cocchia, was recently sworn in as the 31st Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia. ABOUT THE GUEST: The Honourable Janet Austin was sworn-in as the 30th Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia on April 24, 2018. Prior to this appointment, she spent 15 years as Chief...2025-02-1214 min
Behavioral Health TodayTransition, Truth, & Triumph: A Transgender Journey with Wendy Cole – Episode 361
The true transformation begins in the mind—own your truth, and everything else will follow. In this episode, Sharlee Dixon welcomes Wendy Cole, a transition mentor dedicated to guiding individuals through major life changes with a focus on self-acceptance and personal growth. After embarking on her own gender transition at the age of 67, Wendy brings both deep empathy and lived experience to her work, helping others navigate fears and doubts—whether they are transgender individuals, parents of transgender children, or women entrepreneurs struggling with imposter syndrome. Her journey of self-discovery and resilience has shaped her ability to offer proven stra...2025-02-1147 min
Late Bloomer Living PodcastEP 218: The Power of Becoming Who You’ve Always Been with Wendy ColeWhat does it take to truly live as your authentic self?
In this episode, I sit down with Wendy Cole, host of Demystifying the Transgender Journey, to talk about her extraordinary path to self-acceptance.
Wendy knew from a young age that she was a girl, but societal expectations forced her to hide her true identity for decades. It wasn’t until she was 67 that she finally embraced who she had always been.
Wendy shares the struggles and breakthroughs that led to her transition, the emotional toll of repre...2025-02-051h 06
UnPacking UnPluggedUnPacking Beyonce Announcement Delay, Wendy Williams, Ceasefire & More!2025-01-2653 min
Coming Out + Beyond | LGBTQIA+ StoriesTransition at 67: Wendy Cole's Inspiring Story of Claiming Her Identity in the Face of Adversity80% of gender is between your ears (not your legs) says, transition coach Wendy Cole. Wendy's remarkable story begins in the 1950s, when as a very young child she knew she was a girl. In her conversation with host Anne-Marie Zanzal, Wendy shares her struggles in early childhood with her parents and psychiatric professionals who gave her harmful labels, how she coped in a heteronormative world, her eventual breaking point when she finally stepped into her identity as a woman, her friendship with her ex-wife, figuring out her sexuality post-transition, and much more. 2024-12-271h 04
TransqatTransqat Episode 71: Wendy ColeTransition mentor Wendy Cole shares her story and her advice.Transqat is a safe space where transgender and queer people can stand together. We stand for respectful conversations, for open minds and open hearts, for a better understanding. We stand against bigotry, willful ignorance, and fear-mongering. Transqat: We Stand.Show NotesWendy ColeImposter syndromeWomen Who Push the Limits (book)Women Over 70 Episode 304 (podcast)Demystifying the Transgender Journey 2024-12-1358 min
say YES to yourself!Saying YES to the Camino Pt. 2: Shedding Layers and Stepping into Alignment with Liz McHutcheonGet all the details about the Space to Dream Solo Retreat here!Say YES to Ringing in the New Year in Paris & VersaillesDecember 27th - January 2ndClick here for details! Catch Part 1 with Liz McHutcheon here. In this powerful follow-up episode, host Wendy reconnects with Liz McHutcheon after Liz’s transformative 500-mile pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago and Wendy’s own month of renewal in France. Liz shares how each step along the Camino stripped away layers of people-pleasing, pushed her to sit with her e...2024-12-111h 07
Breakfast With Tiffany ShowEP 229 What's It Like To Live As A Transgender? With Guest Wendy Cole (PART 3)Send us a textJoin Tiffany Rossdale for an insightful third installment with Wendy Cole, a dedicated transition mentor and advocate for transgender awareness. In this moving episode, Wendy opens up about her personal experiences growing up transgender, navigating societal challenges, and finding her authentic self. Wendy's journey is a testament to resilience and self-discovery, and her passion for using her voice to educate and inspire others shines through every moment of this conversation.Wendy dives deep into the societal misconceptions surrounding transgender identities, offering a unique perspective on issues like acceptance, the complexities of...2024-12-1039 min
Her DriveHealing from Within: A Transgender Journey of Transformation and Empowerment with Wendy ColeHost Cynthia interviews Wendy Cole, a transition mentor and transgender woman, about her deeply personal journey of self-discovery and transformation. Wendy shares her experiences with transitioning, including the emotional challenges and societal perceptions she faced. She discusses the pivotal moment of starting hormone replacement therapy amidst her divorce and the guilt she felt for living inauthentically. Wendy emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance, support, and understanding for both transgender individuals and their loved ones. She also highlights her structured coaching program designed to help clients navigate their transitions and embrace their true identities. Wendy's Website Her...2024-12-0450 min
The Day One Podcast#26 Wendy Cole: Lessons from a Productivity Coach - How to get your time and focus back.Ever feel like there's never enough time in the day? In this episode, Wendy Cole, a seasoned productivity coach, shares the secrets to reclaiming your time, sharpening your focus, and finally feeling in control of your schedule. Wendy dives deep into the habits, systems, and mindset shifts that can help you thrive in work and life.
In this episode, you will learn about:
How to identify and eliminate your biggest time-wasters
The essential tools for mastering your daily schedule
Why multitasking is sabotaging your focus (and what to do instead)
The Four Ps of productivity and...2024-12-0255 min
Talk It Out with Dr. VinceTalk It Out with Dr. Vince (Feat. Wendy Cole) Part 2Wendy Cole is a compassionate advocate and Transition Mentor with a journey that began at age 67, when she courageously embraced her true self. Growing up knowing her identity but constrained by societal expectations, Wendy transitioned fully by 2015. Since then, she has dedicated herself to helping others navigate life’s significant changes. Wendy combines mindfulness and her lived experiences to empower her clients, guiding them through transitions with a focus on mental resilience and self-acceptance.This is the second part of a two-part interview with Wendy Cole!Support the showFollow Dr. Vince:ht...2024-11-1628 min
Women Over 70: Aging ReimaginedWendy Cole: Demystifying the Transgender JourneyWendy Cole, age 76, was 67 when she decided to live out in the world as the femaleshe was born to be. As a young person, Wendy was informed by ‘authorities’ that shewas a male with a psychological condition that was untreatable and uncurable; she was “a freak.” Wendy tells her story of living 45 years of repression while hiding her secret from the outside world. On the brink of suicide in 2014, Wendy learned her diagnosis had changed back in 2012. It is now treatable by therapy, hormones, and surgeries. And people are born transgen...2024-11-1339 minTalk It Out with Dr. VinceTalk It Out with Dr. Vince (Feat. Wendy Cole) Part 1Wendy Cole is a compassionate advocate and Transition Mentor with a journey that began at age 67, when she courageously embraced her true self. Growing up knowing her identity but constrained by societal expectations, Wendy transitioned fully by 2015. Since then, she has dedicated herself to helping others navigate life’s significant changes. Wendy combines mindfulness and her lived experiences to empower her clients, guiding them through transitions with a focus on mental resilience and self-acceptance.This is the first part of a two-part interview with Wendy Cole!Support the showFollow Dr. Vince:ht...2024-11-0926 min
Forgive and ThriveFnT 171: Raising a Transgender Kid: Expert tips with Wendy ColeIn today’s episode, we talk with Wendy Cole, a Transition Mentor, and provide an essential guide to parents of transgender children so that they can support their child's gender identity with compassion and confidence. We delve into key topics such as understanding gender identity, creating an affirming home environment, effective communication, navigating social pressure, and building a strong support system. Filled with practical advice and heartfelt insights, our conversation aims to help parents foster a loving and supportive relationship with their transgender child, ensuring their child's happiness and well-being.
You can reach Wendy at:
Website: ht...2024-10-2341 min