Wendy Walsh Biography: Husband, Age, Children, Height, Net Worth, Books, Radio Show

Dr. Wendy Lee Walsh, professionally known as Dr. Wendy Walsh, is a Canadian-American author, lecturer, clinical psychologist, and media commentator.

Widely recognized as a relationship expert, she blends academic insight with extensive broadcast experience, appearing on national television and hosting radio and podcast shows.

Her credible presence in outlets such as The Doctors, CNN, and KFI AM 640, along with her authorship of popular relationship books, have solidified her reputation as a thought leader examining love, attachment, and human relationships.

Profile

• Full Name: Wendy Lee Walsh
• Stage Name: Dr. Wendy Walsh
• Born: April 30, 1962
• Age: 63 years old
• Birthplace: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
• Nationality: Canadian, American
• Occupation: Author, Lecturer, Clinical Psychologist, Media Commentator
• Height: 1.63 m
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Walsh
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Virgil McDowell
• Children: Carrington McDowell, Jones McDowell
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $3.6 million

Early Life and Education

Wendy Lee Walsh was born on April 30, 1962, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Born to her Parents whose names are unknown, though it is known that her father served in the Royal Canadian Navy, and her family, originally from Prince Edward Island, lived in various Canadian communities during her youth. Details regarding siblings remain private.

Wendy earned her Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson) in 1987. She pursued graduate studies at California Graduate Institute, earning both a Master’s degree in Psychology (2002) and a Doctor of Clinical Psychology (Ph.D.) in 2006. Her ethnicity is Canadian, and her religious affiliation is unknown.

Career

Dr. Wendy Walsh began her career after graduating in the late 1980s, working as a freelance writer for health and consumer publications. Relocating to Los Angeles, she transitioned into broadcast journalism, serving as a reporter and anchor for UPN News 13 and earning two Emmy awards.

In the mid-1990s, she gained broader exposure as a correspondent and occasional anchor on EXTRA, appearing in over 200 episodes, and co-hosted How’d They Do That? on TLC.

In the 2000s, Wendy shifted her focus to psychology while raising her two daughters. She completed her master’s and doctoral degrees, then re-emerged as an expert commentator for networks including CNN, Fox News, HLN, and others. She authored three bestselling relationship guides—The Boyfriend Test (2001), The Girlfriend Test (2003), and The 30‑Day Love Detox (2013)—and joined The Doctors as a panelist in 2011, earning a Daytime Emmy nomination.

Currently, Dr. Walsh balances roles as host of The Dr. Wendy Walsh Show on KFI AM 640 (since 2015), a psychology lecturer at California State University Channel Islands, and a podcast creator with Dr. Wendy Walsh on Demand and Mating Matters. She also commands a strong social media presence, with over one million followers on TikTok, continuing her impactful public engagement in relationship science.

Social Media

Instagram Handle: @DrWendyWalsh Facebook Handle: Dr. Wendy Walsh Twitter Handle: @DrWendyWalsh

Personal Life

Dr. Wendy Walsh is married to Virgil McDowell. The couple shares two daughters, Carrington and Jones McDowell, and were featured together in TLC’s A Baby Story documentary in 1999.

Balancing a demanding professional life, she prioritizes family and integrates her experiences as a mother into her work on relationships and attachment.

Filmography

• Animal Instincts (1992) – Interviewer
• The Mask (1994) – Herself
• Live Shot (1995) – Correspondent (1 episode)
• Heat (1995) – News Anchorwoman
• Fly Away Home (1996) – TV Anchor
• Baywatch (1997) – Sarah DeWindt (Episode: “Missing”)
• Crossing Jordan (2007) – News Reporter (1 episode)
• Superhero Movie (2008) – Live Reporter
• The Doctors (2011, Season 4) – Co‑host / Panelist

Net Worth

Dr. Wendy Walsh’s estimated net worth is around $3.6 million USD, accrued through her multifaceted career. Primary income sources include television and radio hosting, academic lecturing, book sales, digital media content, and public speaking engagements.