{"id":2672,"date":"2025-03-29T17:49:11","date_gmt":"2025-03-29T17:49:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wendycolegtm.net\/staging\/9199\/?p=2672"},"modified":"2025-03-29T18:00:07","modified_gmt":"2025-03-29T18:00:07","slug":"parenting-teens-advice-redefined-podcast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wendycolegtm.net\/staging\/9199\/parenting-teens-advice-redefined-podcast\/","title":{"rendered":"Parenting Teens Advice Redefined Podcast"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#8220;Parenting Your Transgender Teen&#8221;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">With Cheryl Pankhurst and guest Wendy Cole<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"&quot;Parenting Your Transgender Teen&quot; with Wendy Cole #GenderIdentity #TransgenderSupport\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HnfS9mVV0TM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe> \n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">March 26, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:23px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/HnfS9mVV0TM?si=6mdxzazkJ70MplnX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/3W7ecdHpQtDyYEb40cAgR0?si=30b81d2872ff4623\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spotify<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/78-understanding-your-transgender-teen-essential-tips\/id1720826175?i=1000700860645\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apple Podcasts<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">In this deeply insightful episode of &#8220;Parenting Teens: Advice Redefined,&#8221; Cheryl sits down with Wendy Cole, a transition mentor, coach, and podcast host, to explore the transformative journey of parenting a transgender teen. Wendy shares her personal story of transitioning at 67 and offers invaluable advice for parents on how to support their teens through this significant life change. Discover how to foster self-love, confidence, and family connection while navigating the complexities of gender identity. Wendy&#8217;s mission to humanize the transgender experience and guide families with compassion and clarity shines through in this powerful conversation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Show Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Introduction:<\/strong>\u00a0Cheryl introduces the topic of supporting transgender teens and welcomes Wendy Cole, a transition mentor and coach.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Wendy&#8217;s Journey:<\/strong>\u00a0Wendy shares her personal story of transitioning at 67 and the challenges she faced growing up.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Understanding Gender Identity:<\/strong>\u00a0Wendy explains the difference between gender identity and physical sex, emphasizing that gender is a spectrum.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Parental Support:<\/strong>\u00a0Tips for parents on how to respond when their child expresses their gender identity and the importance of unconditional acceptance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>The Role of Therapy:<\/strong>\u00a0The significance of therapy for both the child and the parents during the transition process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Hormone Therapy and Puberty Blockers:<\/strong>\u00a0Wendy discusses the options available for teens and the importance of age-appropriate steps.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>The Impact of Rejection:<\/strong>\u00a0The profound effect of parental rejection on a child&#8217;s mental health and self-acceptance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Transitioning as a Family:<\/strong>\u00a0How parents can navigate their own transition process alongside their child.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Wendy&#8217;s Resources:<\/strong>\u00a0Information about Wendy&#8217;s podcast, &#8220;Demystifying the Transgender Journey,&#8221; and her community for open conversations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;Parenting Your Transgender Teen&#8221; With Cheryl Pankhurst and guest Wendy Cole March 26, 2025 In this deeply insightful episode of &#8220;Parenting Teens: Advice Redefined,&#8221; Cheryl sits down with Wendy Cole, a transition mentor, coach, and podcast host, to explore the transformative journey of parenting a transgender teen. 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