Knowing who you are and not BEING who you are: this is the starting point of every Transistional situation. Taking that first transitional step is TERRIFYING. The physical transition is the easy part.Making the mental transition is tough. Knowing from childhood she was a girl, today's special guest Wendy Cole yielded to familial and societal expectations to fit in. At age 67, Wendy changed her life with her transition. Beginning in January 2015 she focused internally: accepting who she really was, confronting fears, doubts, and anxieties that held her back for decades. She took the leap of faith to find freedom and joy in being herself. By July 2015, Wendy was living as a woman. She had her long-awaited surgery at NYU Medical in 2017. As a Transition Mentor, Wendy Cole helps her clients face significant life changes. Since 2017, Wendy has guided others through transition. Her life experiences are the tools she uses. She believes in the mind's powers; she paractices mindfulness, shifting her beliefs and energy to support herself going forward, making profounc changes in her life, health, and finding joy in being.