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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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All Episodes

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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70:17

Finding Peace in Not Knowing with Paul Cram

The Purple Pawedcast ·

2025/05/23

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.comFollow Paul on Facebook:

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61:18

Strength is about Being Seen with Koby Falks

The Purple Pawedcast ·

2025/05/09

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/KobyFalksFollow Koby on YouTube:

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58:46

Clearing Triggers Through Forgiveness with Katharine...

The Purple Pawedcast ·

2025/04/25

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

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56:11

Embracing Your Full Humanity with Pepper Kat

The Purple Pawedcast ·

2025/04/11

This week, I chat with Pepper Kat about Western society's difficulty in embracing physicality and sexuality. Pepper is an adult entertainer and podcaster who founded Design Your Dreamgirl to provide a space for all people to explore their desires with no judgment. Pepper and I discuss the spectrum of sexual fantasy, how shaming intimacy is the worst form of control, and why Sigmund Freud should probably be retired.REFERENCES:Pepper Kat’s website: https://www.pepperkat.com/Spicy Spectrum

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67:56

Attract Your Tribe by Being You with Leah Spasova

The Purple Pawedcast ·

2025/04/04

My guest this week is Leah Spasova, a psychologist, sex and relationships expert, and Founder of the website lifesexplicit.com, which provides resources for exploring identity, gender, and sexual wellness. Leah and I muse over topics as far afield as why people have sex, why bro culture needs sex, and how to find Jesus.REFERENCES:Lifesexplicit website: https://www.lifesexplicit.com/Follow Lifesexplicit on Facebook: https://facebook.com/your.lifesexplicitFollow Lifesexplicit on Instagram:

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