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The Purple Pawedcast
Amethysta Herrick, Ph.D.
83 episodes
1 week ago
Welcome to The Purple Pawedcast, where we unpack the complexities of gender, identity, and what it truly means to be human—without the academic jargon (okay, maybe just a little, but only the fun kind). Curated by Amethysta Herrick. Ph.D., this pod is where science, philosophy, and lived experience collide to challenge assumptions and spark new perspectives. Whether you’re here to explore your own identity, stay informed on the latest research, or just enjoy a deep dive into the human experience, we deliver thoughtful, engaging, and refreshingly honest discussions. No fluff. No gatekeeping. Just real conversations about who we are and how we navigate the world. Dive in, stay curious, and let’s rethink identity together.
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Welcome to The Purple Pawedcast, where we unpack the complexities of gender, identity, and what it truly means to be human—without the academic jargon (okay, maybe just a little, but only the fun kind). Curated by Amethysta Herrick. Ph.D., this pod is where science, philosophy, and lived experience collide to challenge assumptions and spark new perspectives. Whether you’re here to explore your own identity, stay informed on the latest research, or just enjoy a deep dive into the human experience, we deliver thoughtful, engaging, and refreshingly honest discussions. No fluff. No gatekeeping. Just real conversations about who we are and how we navigate the world. Dive in, stay curious, and let’s rethink identity together.
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The Purple Pawedcast
Learning to Step into Our Power - with Tracey Napier

Today's episode features Tracey Napier's story of shattering early perceptions of limitation to blossom into the Divine Plan.  Tracey is an intuitive life coach, psychic, author, and speaker.  Tracey and I consider topics as diverse as the beliefs that steal our control, how we can only delay the Divine Plan, and why we need to ask ourselves the right questions if we expect ourselves to answer.

REFERENCES:
Tracey Napier’s Website:  https://www.traceynapier.com/

Follow Tracey on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/traceyjeannapier2/

Follow Tracey on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@traceyjeannapier

Follow Tracey on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/traceyjeannapier/

Follow Tracey on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/traceynapier/

Follow Tracey on TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@traceyjeannapier

  • (00:00) - Opening credits
  • (00:37) - Show opening
  • (01:29) - Introducting Tracey Napier
  • (02:15) - Opening the door to taking control
  • (08:49) - Thoughts and beliefs that limit us
  • (15:09) - Awakening to a spiritual calling
  • (22:13) - Building compassion for all
  • (26:53) - Allowing the Divine Plan to happen
  • (32:38) - Revealing our true purpose
  • (37:40) - Asking yourself the right questions
  • (44:20) - Co-creating our path in life
  • (47:05) - Making awareness a practice
  • (50:18) - How to find Tracey Napier on the internet
  • (52:41) - Show closing
  • (56:07) - Closing credits
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1 week ago
56 minutes

The Purple Pawedcast
Curiosity Is Always Appropriate - with Anne Gillaspie

Today's episode features Anne Gillaspie's raw story of hitting bottom, finding purpose, and reclaiming who she is.  Anne is a Brand Therapist, podcaster, and Worshiper of Why.  In our discussion, Anne and I touch on all damage caused by manipulation, trusting our children to learn from their mistakes, and how to rank the Spice Girls correctly.

CONTENT WARNING: Depression and Suicide

REFERENCES:
Anne Gillaspie’s Website: https://www.fixandform.com/ 

Follow Fix & Form on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/fixandform

Follow Fix & Form on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/FixandForm/

Follow Fix & Form on LinkedIn:  http://www.linkedin.com/company/fixandform

Follow Fix & Form on TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@fix.form.branding

  • (00:00) - Opening credits
  • (00:37) - Show opening
  • (01:29) - Introducing Anne Gillaspie
  • (02:33) - Always stay curious
  • (12:12) - Damage to the manipulator
  • (17:54) - Existing as we are
  • (23:09) - Coming back to her own body
  • (28:55) - Getting out and surviving
  • (36:49) - Only share your experience
  • (45:27) - Trust cihildren to move through life
  • (53:36) - Healing with healthy leadership
  • (01:01:06) - How to find Anne Gillaspie on the internet
  • (01:04:17) - Show closing
  • (01:05:34) - Closing credits
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2 weeks ago
1 hour 5 minutes

The Purple Pawedcast
The Opposite of Symptoms - with Dr. Jeff Feinman

Today's episode features Dr. Jeff Feinman and his Whole-istic approach to veterinary medicine.  Dr. Jeff is a veterinarian as well as a Whole-istic connector and educator.  Jeff and I muse over topics as far afield as context in science and medicine; life, death, and rebirth; and what to call the word 'laser.'

REFERENCES:
Jeff Feinmans’s Website:  https://www.holisticactions.com/

Follow Jeff on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/holisticactions

Follow Jeff on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@HolisticActions

Follow Jeff on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/holisticactions

Follow Jeff on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jeff-feinman-72422013/

  • (00:00) - Opening credits
  • (00:37) - Show opening
  • (01:36) - Introducing Jeff Feinman
  • (02:33) - Medical challenges from childhood
  • (06:28) - Science may not know all
  • (09:43) - It depends on the context
  • (15:17) - The importance of mindset
  • (19:36) - Rebirth of our most loved pets
  • (26:13) - Including our pets in spiritual focus
  • (32:07) - Behavior, Energy, Appetite, and Mood
  • (38:07) - Happiness is fundamental
  • (43:29) - Quality of Life and Healthspan
  • (47:52) - The future of Whole-isitic care
  • (53:40) - Treating humans as well as pets
  • (55:55) - How to find Dr. Jeff Feinman on the internet
  • (01:00:19) - Show closing
  • (01:02:44) - Closing credits
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3 weeks ago
1 hour 3 minutes

The Purple Pawedcast
Service over Self and Country over Party - with Dakarai Larriett

Today's episode is an honor I won't forget - Candidate for US Senate Dakarai Larriett tells his story of police brutality turned into a run for America's future.  Dakarai is a businessperson, an advocate, a police brutality survivor, and 2026 US Senate Candidate for the state of Alabama.  Our conversation floats over topics are diverse as qualified immunity, Queer representation, and how most states are purple...as they should be!

REFERENCES:
Dakarai Larriett’s Website:  https://dakarailarriett.com/

Read Dakarai’s book “Don’t Flush:”  https://a.co/d/9evLdYt

Follow Dakarai on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/dakarailarriettforsenate

Follow Dakarai on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/share/12H6Wmgbj8E/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Follow Dakarai on TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@dakarai.larriett

Follow Dakarai on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@dakarail

  • (00:00) - Opening credits
  • (00:37) - Show opening
  • (01:31) - Introducing Dakarai Larriett
  • (02:18) - Congress should represent America
  • (05:42) - Racial profiling leads to police brutality
  • (14:03) - Qualified immunity must go!
  • (19:29) - Service over self and country over party
  • (26:25) - Queer eye for the government
  • (33:46) - What is true representation?
  • (37:06) - Equal access to the American Dream
  • (42:17) - American Dream or carrot and stick
  • (47:37) - Red vs Blue
  • (50:34) - Inspiring generations to come
  • (54:27) - Collaboration, not competition
  • (56:50) - How to find Dakarai Larriett on the internet
  • (59:38) - Show closing
  • (01:02:13) - Closing credits
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1 month ago
1 hour 2 minutes

The Purple Pawedcast
Mirroring Humanity with Artificial Intelligence - with Lynn Colepaugh

Today's episode features Lynn Colepaugh and her conversation with Large Language Models (LLMs).  Lynn is a brand strategist, music label founder, and Founder of Cyber PR Army, a woman-led digital strategy agency.  Together, Lynn and I consider imagination as the Infinite Almost, how to keep your most important memories alive, and whether Pedro Pascal can conjugate.

REFERENCES:
Lynn Colepaugh’s Website:  https://cyberprarmy.com/

See Lynn's story and book a consultation:  https://cyberprarmy.com/thecastle

Follow Lynn on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/lynn.daigle

Follow Lynn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynncolepaugh/

Follow Lynn on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynncolepaugh/


  • (00:00) - Opening credits
  • (00:37) - Show opening
  • (01:30) - Instroducing Lynn Colepaugh
  • (05:30) - The importance of being seen
  • (10:39) - Collapsing realities into The Almost
  • (15:52) - Imagination is the Real World
  • (18:38) - Humanizing ourselves through AI
  • (22:06) - Who is the intelligent one in AI?
  • (26:33) - Building a mirror of your Soul
  • (32:48) - Random access to identity
  • (38:50) - Trust through authenticity
  • (45:16) - We are what we consume
  • (50:11) - Discovering and developing who we are
  • (56:13) - Past Participles for Pedro
  • (57:47) - How to find Lynn Colepaugh on the internet
  • (01:00:14) - Show closing
  • (01:01:21) - Closing credits
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1 month ago
1 hour 1 minute

The Purple Pawedcast
Dyslexia and the Craft of Research - with Russell Van Brocklen

Today's episode features Russell Van Brocklen's struggles with dyslexia, and how he came out the other side.  Russell is "The Dyslexia Professor" and founded the website https://dyslexiaclasses.com.  In our discussion, Russell and I consider topics as diverse as language processing, how learning requires custom application per student, and why "Wonder Woman " was such a great movie.

REFERENCES:
Russell Van Brocklen’s Website:  https://dyslexiaclasses.com/

Follow Russell on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/dyslexiaclasses

Follow Russell on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/teaching-students-with-dyslexia/

Follow Russell on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@dyslexiaclasses7755

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2 months ago
1 hour 2 minutes

The Purple Pawedcast
Rejecting Consensus Reality - with Christian de la Huerta

Today's episode features Christian de la Huerta and his story of reclaiming himself from other people's expectations.  Christian is an author, TedX speaker, and personal transformation coach whose latest book explores the relationship of love, choice, and power.  Christian and I discuss topics as wide as toxic masculinity, how power is not zero-sum, and the holistic nature of love.

REFERENCES:
Christian de la Huerta’s Website:  https://soulfulpower.com/

Follow Christian on Facebook:  http://facebook.com/groups/unleashyourinnerhero

Follow Christian on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/christiandlh/

Follow Christian on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@soulfulpower6929

Follow Christian on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/christiandelahuerta/


  • (00:00) - Opening credits
  • (00:37) - Show opening
  • (01:31) - Introducing Christian de la Huerta
  • (02:28) - Our ambivalent relationship with power
  • (07:02) - Giving our power away
  • (09:17) - Finding the balance between the masculine and feminine
  • (12:20) - The price for men of toxic masculinity
  • (15:03) - Misunderstanding our roles in the Universe
  • (18:54) - Popping out of consensus reality
  • (23:42) - Playing the victim card
  • (28:04) - Power is not a zero-sum game
  • (32:55) - Challenging our relationship to power
  • (38:04) - Communication and power relationships
  • (40:32) - Fulfillment as a definition of success
  • (42:33) - Love and the ego
  • (48:07) - Love, the Self, and Self-Love
  • (54:21) - How to find Christian de la Huerta on the internet
  • (59:54) - Show closing
  • (01:02:19) - Closing credits
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2 months ago
1 hour 2 minutes

The Purple Pawedcast
Growing by the Universe's Plan - with Kanika Vasudeva

This episode features a look into the Akashic Records with Kanika Vasudeva.  Kanika is an Akashic Records reader and energy coach who founded the Art of Life Center to help parents create a better environment for their children.  Kanika and I muse over profound topics as far afield as the natural happiness of children, learning the lessons the Universe presents us, and why the Universe still seems to make merging on the freeway so difficult.

REFERENCES:
Kanika Vasudeva’s Website:  https://artoflifecenter.com/

Follow Kanika on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@kanikaenergycoach

Follow Kanika on TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@kanikaenergycoach

Follow Kanika on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/kanikaenergycoach

Follow Kanika on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/kanikaenergycoach/


  • (00:00) - Opening credits
  • (00:37) - Show opening
  • (01:35) - Introducing Kanika Vasudeva
  • (02:21) - Life seemed perfect from the outside
  • (05:45) - Letting all the pain out
  • (08:43) - Squeezing happiness from the minutes
  • (11:09) - Finding the inherent happiness
  • (15:59) - A plan, even if not ours
  • (19:39) - This is for your own good...
  • (30:46) - Our role as a parent is to learn from our children
  • (36:05) - Beacons of truth and love
  • (41:47) - The Soul Contract of parent and child
  • (46:35) - Soul Contracts are naturally win / win
  • (58:19) - Processing anger from difficult Soul Contracts
  • (01:03:31) - Tuning into the Divine Plan
  • (01:07:49) - How to find Kanika Vasudeva on the internet
  • (01:13:26) - Show closing
  • (01:15:51) - Closing credits
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2 months ago
1 hour 16 minutes

The Purple Pawedcast
Mental Health through Storytelling - with Dr. Allison Battles

Today's episode features Dr. Allison Battles, a Queer and Pagan licensed clinical psychologist, trauma specialist, and Certified Therapeutic Game Master.  Yes - Game Master!  Allison and I consider topics as far afield as how science can sometimes be unwieldy in healing, using Dungeons & Dragons for identity exploration, and that Dark Elf you made in WoW, but should likely be ashamed of.

REFERENCES:
Dr. Allison Battles's company, BattleRobin Counseling: https://battlerobincounseling.com/

  • (00:00) - Opening credits
  • (00:37) - Show opening
  • (01:30) - Introducing Allison Battles
  • (03:45) - Dodecahedron in a square hole
  • (09:51) - Be yourself...just not too much
  • (13:57) - Healing the system itself
  • (17:00) - We are more than pathologies
  • (22:24) - The overscientification of mental health
  • (26:35) - How much evidence is enough to notice?
  • (31:09) - Pathologization and acceptable healing
  • (37:30) - Does Western medicine prize healing at all?
  • (40:03) - Telling new stories about who we are
  • (45:37) - Exploring gender through tabletop RPGs
  • (51:52) - Quick nerding out on Buffy and Xena
  • (54:28) - Making Queer exploration natural
  • (59:07) - How to find Dr. Allison Battles on the internet
  • (01:01:27) - Show closing
  • (01:02:05) - Closing credits
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2 months ago
1 hour 2 minutes

The Purple Pawedcast
The Universe Is on Your Side - with David Alan Brown

Today's episode features David Alan Brown's story of transformation.  David is an author, educator, and developer of the Convergence method, which guides you through self-discovery and personal power.  David and I cover the field from developing personal leadership to trusting you know who you are to finding gratitude you get to express who you are. 

REFERENCES:
David Alan Brown’s Website:  https://davidalanbrown.com/

Follow David on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.a.brown.940

Follow David on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/theauthordavidalanbrown/

Follow David on LinkedIn:  http://www.linkedin.com/in/thewriterdab


  • (00:00) - Opening credits
  • (00:37) - Show opening
  • (01:31) - Introducing David Alan Brown
  • (02:47) - The opportunity of a lifetime
  • (05:42) - Those lies that help us ignore who we are
  • (12:51) - Tolerating for as long as we can
  • (17:40) - Being who you are with other people in the world
  • (25:19) - Only crazy people talk to themselves!
  • (30:06) - The trust necessary to become self-aware
  • (36:02) - Learning to listen to those inner voices
  • (41:09) - Being grateful for who you are
  • (47:06) - Embrace what support and love there is
  • (54:34) - Remove the circumstance from the love
  • (01:03:03) - How to find David Alan Brown on the internet
  • (01:05:40) - Show closing
  • (01:08:18) - Closing credits
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3 months ago
1 hour 8 minutes

The Purple Pawedcast
Finding the Flaw in Our Narrative - with Arnold Beekes

Today's show features Arnold Beekes and his story of overcoming the narratives that hold us back.  Arnold is an author, speaker, and Brain Fitness Trainer whose masterclasses help you uncondition your brain.  Arnold and I ponder topics as diverse as why it can be damaging to do as you're asked, why sporadic positive reinforcement may not overcome chronic negative reinforcement, and how technology can stifle critical thought.

REFERENCES:
Arnold Beekes’s Website:  https://braingym.fitness/

Follow Arnold on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arnold.beekes

Follow Arnold on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@BrainGymFitness

Follow Arnold on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/arnold.beekes/

Follow Arnold on TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@podcastercoach

Follow Arnold on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/arnoldbeekes/
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Roy Baumeister:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roy_Baumeister

Losada Line:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Critical_positivity_ratio


  • (00:00) - Opening credits
  • (00:37) - Show opening
  • (01:35) - Introducting Arnold Beekes
  • (02:28) - Doing exactly what you're told to do
  • (05:54) - The narrative vs the reality
  • (13:08) - Mitigating our loosh - negative energy
  • (18:05) - Critical positivity ratio: overcoming our patterns
  • (20:44) - Why is the world so unhappy?
  • (26:12) - Breaking out of the duality
  • (39:10) - Dealing with our flawed narratives
  • (43:36) - Technology as a menace to humanity
  • (49:43) - What we lack is critical thought
  • (52:07) - Brain Fitness: our complete cognitive faculty
  • (59:51) - How to find Arnold Beekes on the internet
  • (01:03:03) - Show closing
  • (01:04:20) - Closing credits
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3 months ago
1 hour 4 minutes

The Purple Pawedcast
Drop Your Mask and Show Up - with Gretchen Schoser

Today's episode follows Gretchen Schoser's chilling story of despair and rebirth.  Gretchen is a suicide attempt survivor, award-winning podcaster, and tech-savvy entrepreneur whose work focuses on healing the mental health Western society wears down.  Gretchen and I muse over topics as far afield as the importance of community, how friends love friends no matter what, and why baby raccoons are the balm for all maladies.

REFERENCES:
Gretchen Schoser’s website:  https://www.schosersolutions.com/

Sh!t That Goes on in Our Heads Podcast:  https://goesoninourheads.net/

Follow Gretchen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schoser_tw_solutions

Follow Gretchen on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/schoser-talent-and-wellness-llc/

  • (00:00) - Opening credits
  • (00:37) - Show opening
  • (01:33) - Introducing Gretchen Schoser
  • (02:31) - Unlocking other people's prisons with our story
  • (08:05) - Healing through truly listening
  • (12:39) - Further negative self-talk for being Queer
  • (18:57) - Bringing your authentic self to work
  • (22:19) - Be safe, but show up for yourself!
  • (28:50) - You are NOT doing this for your child's sake
  • (34:36) - Love me for who I am or you don't love me at all
  • (39:13) - Pride as being that listening ear
  • (42:06) - Maintaining our own sanity while helping others
  • (47:09) - Healing work through authenticity
  • (50:51) - How to find Gretchen Schoser on the internet
  • (54:48) - Balloons and raccoons
  • (58:31) - Show closing
  • (59:46) - Closing credits
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3 months ago
1 hour

The Purple Pawedcast
Exploring Life with Open Curiosity - with Tigrilla Gardenia

Today I welcome Tigrilla Gardenia's plant wisdom to the show.  Tigrilla is a Nature-Inspired Mentor, Certified Life Coach, and World Ambassador for Plant Advocacy.  We consider topics as conceptually diverse as humanity's integration into Earth's story, Eco-feminism as our new word for how humans used to live, and whether Tiggers are made out of rubber or springs.

REFERENCES:
Tigrilla Gardenia’s Website:  https://tigrillagardenia.com/

Follow Tigrilla on Facebook: https://facebook.com/tigrillagardenia

Follow Tigrilla on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@tigrillagardenia

Follow Tigrilla on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/tigrillagardenia

Follow Tigrilla on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/tigrillagardenia

  • (00:00) - Opening credits
  • (00:37) - Show opening
  • (01:34) - Introducing Tigrilla Gardenia
  • (05:57) - Following the music of plants
  • (10:47) - Stepping back into open curiosity
  • (16:32) - Eco-feminism as a safe support system
  • (21:33) - Unlearning the tools that no longer serve
  • (27:42) - We must flow, not balance
  • (37:28) - Frame of reference is everything
  • (42:15) - The tapestry woven from threads of our minds
  • (45:17) - Scoring the music of the Universe
  • (50:44) - How to find Tigrilla Gardenia on the internet
  • (54:51) - Setting our sensory threshold higher
  • (01:01:00) - Show closing
  • (01:04:18) - Closing credits
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4 months ago
1 hour 4 minutes

The Purple Pawedcast
Revealing the Masterpiece Within with Bobbi Barrington

This week's episode features Bobbi Barrington's ability to reframe the stories she told herself all her life.  Bobbi is a keynote speaker, coach, and transgender woman who helps others reveal their own stories and how they can change them for a better life.  Bobbi and I discuss topics as far afield as the power each of us has to tell our own story, how authenticity unlocks deep emotional regulation, and the beauty of getting chatted up in a bar.

REFERENCES:
Bobbi Barringtons’s Website:  https://www.bobbibarrington.com/

Follow Bobbi on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bobbigirl1/

Follow Bobbi on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/bobbibarrington/

Follow Bobbi on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbibarrington/

Follow Bobbi on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@BobbiBarrington

  • (00:00) - Opening credits
  • (00:37) - Show opening
  • (01:31) - Introducing Bobbi Barrington
  • (02:29) - Reframing the stories we tell ourselves
  • (06:40) - Unlocking what is already there
  • (13:05) - Buying into other peoples' fears
  • (16:36) - Fearing a fall to find we fly
  • (22:33) - Knowing the extraordinary within
  • (25:31) - Don't give your power to other people
  • (30:28) - Authenticity is the mindset of personal power
  • (37:37) - Recognizing our power brings emotional regulation
  • (40:41) - An emotion unexpressed stays in our bodies
  • (47:12) - So much more to come
  • (51:16) - How to find Bobbi Barrington on the internet
  • (54:25) - The ultimate transgender experience
  • (59:23) - Show closing
  • (01:01:32) - Closing credits
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4 months ago
1 hour 1 minute

The Purple Pawedcast
Magic in Diversity - with Storm Faerywolf

Today's episode features the life and magic of Storm Faerywolf.  Storm is an author, educator, warlock, and Co-Founder of Modern Witch University.  In our discussion, Storm and I take on topics as far afield as the base nature of gender roles, each of our lasting legacies, and our favorite Monty Python movies.

REFERENCES;
Storm Faerywolf’s Website:  https://faerywolf.com/

Follow Storm on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/faerywolf/

Follow Storm on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/faerywolf/

Follow Storm on Threads:  https://www.threads.net/@faerywolf

Follow Storm on Bluesky:  https://bsky.app/profile/faerywolf.bsky.social

  • (00:00) - Opening credits
  • (00:37) - Show opening
  • (01:30) - Instroducing Storm Faerywolf
  • (02:44) - Preinstalled with Magical OS
  • (07:15) - A sense of wonder keeps magicians young
  • (10:17) - Hate can happen anywhere
  • (13:41) - Queer was always a major component of magic
  • (19:39) - Gender roles are beneath humanity
  • (24:55) - Sexes are not opposite, they're complementary
  • (30:33) - Creating our own Queer Craft
  • (37:45) - And now for something completely different...
  • (40:27) - Be proud you made it this far!
  • (45:38) - You never know whom you touch
  • (52:37) - Storm Faerywolf's Pride
  • (57:14) - The Blue God of Faery Tradition
  • (59:23) - How to find Storm Faerywolf on the internet
  • (01:02:29) - Show closing
  • (01:04:01) - Closing credits
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4 months ago
1 hour 4 minutes

The Purple Pawedcast
Just Trying to Live with LouLou

Today's episode features the incredible Louise, or LouLou, and what life as a T Elder means.  LouLou is just a lass trying to live her life, a transgender advocate, and hostess of 'The T Elders' podcast.  We get pretty dang philosophical about topics as diverse as preventing gatekeeping within the transgender community, how gender never stops evolving, and Dickens's lesser-known novel, "Nancy Twist."

REFERENCES:
Louise’s Linktree:  https://linktr.ee/Itsloulou43

Follow Louise on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/itsloulou43.bsky.social

Follow Louise on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@itsloulou43

  • (00:00) - Opening credits
  • (00:37) - Show opening
  • (01:31) - Introducing Louise
  • (02:24) - Of course we've always existed!
  • (06:16) - We need to remember the important stories
  • (12:21) - Stick together to avoid gatekeeping in any form
  • (19:54) - Transgender is who you are
  • (26:57) - An innate understanding of our identity
  • (30:23) - Gender is a moving target for life
  • (35:33) - Gender, culture, and romance
  • (40:52) - Improving media representation
  • (47:06) - Legislating the transgender communiity
  • (51:23) - A new day dawns on identity
  • (53:59) - Reflecting LouLou's Pride
  • (56:32) - How to find LouLou43 on the internet
  • (59:33) - Show closing
  • (01:00:53) - Closing credits
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4 months ago
1 hour 1 minute

The Purple Pawedcast
The Reality of Being Human with Maevius Lynn

Today's episode is a special Pride Month offering featuring Queer Thelemite Maevius Lynn.  Lynn is an esoteric author, content creator, and advocate of the new religious movement, Thelema.  We discuss topics as far afield as Aleister Crowley, how Thelema soothes religious trauma, and why screwing your neighbor isn't the same as Sex Magick.

REFERENCES:
Maevius Lynn’s Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/maeviuslynn

Follow Lynn on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@MaeviusLynn

Follow Lynn on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/maeviuslynn/

Follow Lynn on Bluesky:  https://bsky.app/profile/maeviuslynn.bsky.social

Follow Lynn on Threads: https://www.threads.com/@maeviuslynn
Forgotten Templars book:  https://richard-kaczynski.com/index.php/home/books/forgotten-templars-2/

  • (00:00) - Opening credits
  • (00:37) - Show opening
  • (01:33) - Introducing Maevius Lynn
  • (02:51) - Finding magick through Queer nuns
  • (07:40) - The path to Thelema
  • (13:41) - Thelema as a new religious and mystical movement
  • (20:17) - Addressing the Aleister in the room
  • (26:40) - Queer People are divine in our humanity
  • (31:41) - Don't turn the other cheek
  • (33:26) - The Holy Guardian Angel
  • (36:59) - Symbols in the Golden Dawn tradition
  • (40:12) - Religious trauma and Thelema
  • (44:11) - The symbols of our time
  • (49:40) - Untangling the burdens of birth
  • (55:40) - Lynn's Reflection of Pride
  • (59:02) - How to find Maevius Lynn on the internet
  • (01:02:29) - Show closing
  • (01:03:08) - Closing credits
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5 months ago
1 hour 3 minutes

The Purple Pawedcast
Finding Peace in Not Knowing with Paul Cram

Today's episode features some funny (and poignant) stories from Paul Cram.  Paul is an actor, book lover, and multimedia designer who catalogs and celebrates Queer experiences everywhere.  Paul and I consider topics as far afield as growing up knowing we don't matter, how acting can be identity therapy, and how we should discover who our children are, not dictate who they are.

REFERENCES:
Paul Cram’s Website:  https://iampaulcram.com

Follow Paul on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iampaulcram

Follow Paul on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@iampaulcram

Follow Paul on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/iampaulcram/

  • (00:00) - Opening credits
  • (00:37) - Show opening
  • (01:30) - Introducing Paul Cram
  • (05:00) - My story did not matter
  • (10:36) - How dare you...?
  • (15:27) - Accepting we can't understand the Bible
  • (18:47) - Peace in not knowing everything
  • (24:50) - In the name of love...
  • (28:18) - When we discovered who we are
  • (31:40) - Acting can be therapy...
  • (37:20) - ...but acting should not be therapy
  • (40:01) - Femininity and masculinity in romance
  • (46:41) - Toxic social scripts
  • (52:38) - Feeling good by smelling good
  • (58:12) - Dissonance in fragrance can be sexy
  • (01:04:38) - How to find Paul Cram on the internet
  • (01:06:58) - Paul is hilarious - for real
  • (01:08:58) - Show closing
  • (01:09:52) - Closing credits
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5 months ago
1 hour 10 minutes

The Purple Pawedcast
Strength is about Being Seen with Koby Falks

In this episode, we hear Koby Falks's story of finding authenticity and strength by challenging toxic masculine stereotypes.  Koby is an adult content creator, entrepreneur and advocate for authenticity in the adult content industry.  Koby and I muse over topics as diverse as when masculinity turns toxic, how negating sex negates ourselves, and what it means to be a good bottom.

REFERENCES:
Koby Falks Linktree: https://linktr.ee/KobyFalks

Follow Koby on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChRpGMrLi-pnJFZCdP3e1Tg

Follow Koby on TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@kobyfalksofficial

Follow Koby on Facebook: https://facebook.com/kobyfalksdaddy

Follow Koby on Instagram:  https://instagram.com/kobyfalks

Follow Koby on Threads:  https://www.threads.net/@kobyfalks

  • (00:00) - Opening credits
  • (00:37) - Show opening
  • (01:32) - Introducing Koby Falks
  • (02:43) - The pandemic brings new opportunities
  • (07:07) - Instead of external, look at the internal
  • (12:13) - Dismissing what we don't understand
  • (18:13) - Masculinity isn't bottling up, it's showing up
  • (21:54) - Avoiding the masculine to feel more comfortable
  • (26:47) - Rigidity breeds toxicity
  • (32:35) - Being seen helps others be seen
  • (36:05) - Bisexual stigmatized in the Queer community
  • (41:21) - Challenging our own processes
  • (43:58) - Dominant is not always masculine
  • (45:54) - Controlling sex means controlling identity
  • (50:19) - Power in the feminine
  • (56:25) - Turns out we know about sex
  • (58:21) - How to find Koby Falks on the internet
  • (59:58) - Show closing
  • (01:00:55) - Closing credits
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6 months ago
1 hour 1 minute

The Purple Pawedcast
Clearing Triggers Through Forgiveness with Katharine Giovanni

Today we hear a story of pain and forgiveness from Katharine Giovanni.  Katharine is a three-time award-winning, best-selling author; speaker; and forgiveness and transformation coach whose system of forgiveness empowers others to clear their own energy, even if others do not.  Katharine and I talk about topics as diverse as the missed opportunities from holding on to anger, how even entrenched hate and discrimination can be overcome personally, and why forgiveness might reward you with a long trip to the bathroom.

REFERENCES:
Katharine Giovanni’s website:  https://katharinegiovanni.com/

Follow Katharine on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/katharine.giovanni

Follow Katharine on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/katharinegiovanni/

Follow Katharine on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/katharinegiovanni

Follow Katharine on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0PPtlSUPldGNl9mIRRtAmA/
Masaru Emoto and his Water Experiments:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masaru_Emoto
Native American Energy Health Practices:  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2913884/

  • (00:00) - Opening credits
  • (00:37) - Show opening
  • (01:30) - Introducing Katharine Giovanni
  • (02:19) - Everybody has a flashpoint
  • (04:49) - Accidentally discovering forgiveness as a practice
  • (07:48) - Forgiveness affects the bottom line
  • (10:05) - Missed opportunities from holding on to anger
  • (14:35) - Not forgotten, but perceived differently
  • (16:53) - The science and effects of forgiveness
  • (20:50) - Clearing the connections to the Universe
  • (27:14) - What is the connection to the Universe?
  • (36:07) - Finding forgiveness for yourself
  • (38:51) - Some cautions on clearing this energy
  • (42:54) - Forgiving the entrenched systems
  • (46:25) - But what if your anger is useful...?
  • (50:00) - Giving back the hate doesn't help
  • (53:39) - How to find Katharine Giovanni on the internet
  • (57:23) - Show closing
  • (58:22) - Closing credits
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6 months ago
58 minutes

The Purple Pawedcast
Welcome to The Purple Pawedcast, where we unpack the complexities of gender, identity, and what it truly means to be human—without the academic jargon (okay, maybe just a little, but only the fun kind). Curated by Amethysta Herrick. Ph.D., this pod is where science, philosophy, and lived experience collide to challenge assumptions and spark new perspectives. Whether you’re here to explore your own identity, stay informed on the latest research, or just enjoy a deep dive into the human experience, we deliver thoughtful, engaging, and refreshingly honest discussions. No fluff. No gatekeeping. Just real conversations about who we are and how we navigate the world. Dive in, stay curious, and let’s rethink identity together.