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The Purple Pawedcast

Amethysta Herrick, Ph.D.

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,

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64:20

Respect and Humanity on the Campaign Trail '25 - with...

The Purple Pawedcast ·

2025/12/05

Today's episode features the new Mayor of Downingtown, PA, Dr. Erica Deuso. Erica is a scientist, advocate for the marginalized...oh, and the first openly transgender Mayor in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Erica and I discuss topics as weighty as the dirty business inherent in politics, how education is the best form of activism, and how long a buffalo would need to be in electrolysis before a vaginoplasty.REFERENCES:Erica Deuso’s Website: https://www.ericadeuso.com/Follow Erica on

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63:25

End Self-Sabotage with Discomfort - with Dr. Albert...

The Purple Pawedcast ·

2025/11/28

Today's episode features insight into self-defeating behavior with Dr. Albert Bramante. Albert is a psychology professor, author, talent agent, and hypnotist whose newest book is titled "Rise Above the Script: Confronting Self Doubt and Mastering Self Sabotage for Performing Artists." Albert and I muse over topics as diverse as how self-sabotage stems from comfort, whether more physical danger would make for better people, and why drama majors inspire less drama than

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58:27

The Mirror of Who We Really Are - with Dr. Stacy...

The Purple Pawedcast ·

2025/11/14

This week's episode features advice on having great sex by Dr. Stacy Friedman. Dr. Stacy is a clinical sexologist, podcaster, and Certified Sex Coach. We discuss topics as weighty as why we only learn about the negative aspects of sex, how teaching your partner what makes you happy is your gift to them, and why alliteration with P is the best there is.REFERENCES:Dr. Stacy Friedman’s Website: https://drstacyfriedman.comFollow Dr. Stacy on YouTube:

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56:26

Learning to Step into Our Power - with Tracey Napier

The Purple Pawedcast ·

2025/10/31

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:

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65:53

Curiosity Is Always Appropriate - with Anne Gillaspie

The Purple Pawedcast ·

2025/10/24

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 SuicideREFERENCES:Anne Gillaspie’s Website: https://www.fixandform.com/ Follow Fix & Form on Instagram:

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63:04

The Opposite of Symptoms - with Dr. Jeff Feinman

The Purple Pawedcast ·

2025/10/17

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/holisticactionsFollow Jeff on YouTube:

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62:33

Service over Self and Country over Party - with...

The Purple Pawedcast ·

2025/10/03

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:

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61:40

Mirroring Humanity with Artificial Intelligence -...

The Purple Pawedcast ·

2025/09/26

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:

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62:33

Dyslexia and the Craft of Research - with Russell Van...

The Purple Pawedcast ·

2025/09/12

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:

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62:39

Rejecting Consensus Reality - with Christian de la...

The Purple Pawedcast ·

2025/09/05

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:

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76:11

Growing by the Universe's Plan - with Kanika Vasudeva

The Purple Pawedcast ·

2025/08/29

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:

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62:25

Mental Health through Storytelling - with Dr. Allison...

The Purple Pawedcast ·

2025/08/22

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:

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68:38

The Universe Is on Your Side - with David Alan Brown

The Purple Pawedcast ·

2025/08/08

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.940Follow

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64:40

Finding the Flaw in Our Narrative - with Arnold Beekes

The Purple Pawedcast ·

2025/08/01

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:

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60:09

Drop Your Mask and Show Up - with Gretchen Schoser

The Purple Pawedcast ·

2025/07/18

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:

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64:42

Exploring Life with Open Curiosity - with Tigrilla...

The Purple Pawedcast ·

2025/07/11

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:

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61:56

Revealing the Masterpiece Within with Bobbi Barrington

The Purple Pawedcast ·

2025/07/04

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:

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64:25

Magic in Diversity - with Storm Faerywolf

The Purple Pawedcast ·

2025/06/27

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:

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61:16

Just Trying to Live with LouLou

The Purple Pawedcast ·

2025/06/20

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/Itsloulou43Follow Louise on Bluesky:

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63:31

The Reality of Being Human with Maevius Lynn

The Purple Pawedcast ·

2025/06/13

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/maeviuslynnFollow Lynn on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MaeviusLynnFollow Lynn on

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