Explore every episode of the podcast The Purple Pawedcast
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| The Best Care You Can Provide - with Dr. Diana Sorrentino | 11 sept. 2026 | 01:00:18 | |
Today we hear how affirmed woman Dr. Diana Sorrentino works to ensure safe and fair affirmation for all adolescents today. Dr. Diana is a psychologist, author, and educator for gender diversity. Her latest book Adolescent Gender-Affirming Medical and Behavioral Healthcare published last week, so pick up your copy with the link below. Diana and I consider topics as far afield as how you know your gender, why the tide of anti-Queer discrimination is turning, and why a little bit of fashion is appropriate in a podcast about science. REFERENCES: Follow Diana on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-diana-sorrentino-ph-d-1b64781a4/ Buy Diana's recent book: https://a.co/d/0gJ8zj7H
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| Taking Time to Listen to Who You Are - with Spencer West | 28 août 2026 | 01:00:55 | |
Today's episode features Spencer West's journey through disability to self-discovery. Spencer is a content creator, motivational speaker, advocate, and author. His newest book Breaking Free: Stop Following Expectations and Start Following Yourself teaches how to listen to your inner voice and stop accepting other people's expectations. Spencer and I muse over topics as far afield as personal agency, interdependence, and marveling at method actors. REFERENCES: Follow Spencer on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spencer2thewest/?hl=en Follow Spencer on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/Spencer2thewest Follow Spencer on Facebook: http://facebook.com/Spencer2thewest Follow Spencer on TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@spencer2thewest
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| Representing the Future of Humanity - with Kobey Layne | 07 août 2026 | 01:03:24 | |
Today's episode features the indefatigable Kobey Layne hearing the call and becoming what she must. Kobey is a Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidate for Governor of Minnesota. She and I muse over topics as wide as owning our past, youth in American politics, and why you should vote for someone who cares about you. REFERENCES: Follow Kobey on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/kobey4governor.bsky.social Follow Kobey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kobey4governor Follow Kobey on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1194661289324772 Follow Kobey on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Kobey4Governor Follow Kobey on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kobey4governor
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| A Broken Heart Lets More Love Flow - with Shannon Donohoe-Simpson | 24 juil. 2026 | 01:00:25 | |
In this episode, we hear Shannon Donohoe-Simpson's story of healing and renewal. Shannon is a Joybringer, Spaceholder, speaker, and storyteller who survived breast cancer and turned her journey into a TEDx Talk. We talk about radical ownership, the magical connections we make with others, and making sure not to deprive the world of the opportunity to support you. REFERENCES: Shannon’s story on The Collective Magazines: https://thecollectivemags.ca/healing-through-art/ Follow Shannon on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannon.donohoesimpson Follow Shannon on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannon-donohoe-simpson/ Follow Shannon on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shannondonohoesimpson/videos Follow Shannon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannondonohoesimpson/
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| A New Political Playbook for Indiana - with Lilliana Kendra Young | 01 mai 2026 | 00:57:57 | |
Today we hear Lilliana Kendra Young's pursuit of justice for all in Indiana State government. Lilliana is a candidate for District 61 of the Indiana State House of Representatives and Founder of The Sisterhood, a support organization in Bloomington, Indiana. She and I peruse topics as off the beaten track as: ☑️How some politicians are clearly slacking off REFERENCES: Follow Lilliana on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lillianayoung.bsky.social Follow Lilliana on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LillianaKendraYoung Follow Lilliana on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Lilliana-Young-for-IN-61/61582462953972/ Follow Lilliana on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lillianakendra
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| Undoing a Lifetime of Programming - with Terraine LeBeau | 24 avr. 2026 | 01:18:53 | |
In this episode, Terraine LeBeau breaks down how trauma begins, how it manifests, and how it can end. Terraine is a Certified Relationship Mentor, mental health advocate, and host of the “Behind the Shades” podcast. We talk about topics as diverse as dreams we never carried, learning to live for your mental health, and how Julie Brown predicted 1980s trauma accurately. REFERENCES: Follow Terraine on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/behindtheshadesfb Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terraine-lebeau/
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| Falling in Love with Life Again - with Serena Saint Sinclair | 03 avr. 2026 | 00:58:47 | |
Today's episode features Serena Saint Sinclair's story of deconstructing religion to build a new magical practice. Serena is a Chaos witch, Persephone devotee, and hostess of "The Pomegranate Path" project. Serena and I mull over topics as fascinating as the Problem of Evil, Western health care, and why every kid deserves to have pomegranates peeled for them. REFERENCES: Follow Serena on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/serenasaintsinclair Follow Serena on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/serenasaintsinclair Follow Serena on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SerenaSaintSinclair
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| Know That You Deserve Better - with Gloria Battini | 20 févr. 2026 | 00:57:13 | |
This week, we hear Gloria Battini's story of overcoming real life to reclaim her spiritual gifts. Gloria is a transformational guide, spiritual teacher, and empathic visionary whose work empowers humanity to reach its highest potential. Gloria and I discuss fascinating topics, such as how social healing really happens, listening to your soul's messages, and Ami's stunning ability to recognize Greek letters. REFERENCES: Follow Gloria on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gloriabattini
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| Anchor Your Gender in Joy - with DR Z PHD | 06 févr. 2026 | 00:55:52 | |
This week's episode was a tremendous treat for me - I got to talk to Dr. Natalia Zhikhareva, or DR Z PHD! Natalia is a clinical psychologist specializing in gender identity and author of the book “On Your Terms: Gender Transition Redefined for Adults.” Natalia and I discussed topics as widely diverse as the origin of gender identity, the only person able to define your identity, and why we should all learn not to give a shit. REFERENCES: Follow Dr. Z on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DRZPHD Follow Dr. Z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drzphd/ Follow Dr. Z on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DRZPHDpractice/ Follow Dr. Z on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drz.phd/ Follow Dr. Z on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/thedrzphd/
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| Reality Seen Through the Eyes of Love - with Gregory James Thelian | 23 janv. 2026 | 00:59:43 | |
This week, we hear about identity made manifest through boudoir photography with Gregory James Thelian. Gregory is an award-winning photographer and speaker on self-perception whose work focuses on helping clients see themselves as the rest of the world does. Gregory and I muse through topics as diverse as seeing yourself through self-worth, how Photoshop isn't evil in the right hands, and why Kim Kardashian should be BFFs with Gregory and Ami. REFERENCES: Gregory's "Reframing the Top 12 Self-limiting Beliefs" Guide: https://gjp.myflodesk.com/reframing-self-limiting-beliefs Follow Gregory on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gregory.james.photography.nyc Follow Gregory on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gregoryjames.photo Follow Gregory on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gregoryjamesphotography
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| Re-Enchanted by the Unknown - with Dr. Richard Kaczynski | 09 janv. 2026 | 01:01:40 | |
This week's episode is a story of science, politics, and ignorance with Dr. Richard Kaczynski. Richard is a psychologist, Thelemite, and author of the book "Mind Over Magick." Richard and I muse over topics as far afield as the human penchant to fill in where there are no blanks, why humans choose ignorance over science, and what "Ghostbusters" can teach about statistics. REFERENCES: Follow Richard on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/richardkaczynski.bsky.social Learn more about Richard’s book “Mind Over Magick”: https://www.innertraditions.com/mind-over-magick
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| Enhancing What Humans Do Better than Technology - with Derek Crager | 02 janv. 2026 | 00:57:26 | |
Today's episode features a raw discussion with Derek Crager about the value of AI in human society. Derek Crager is a tech founder, an AI thought leader, and author of the upcoming book "Human First AI." Derek and I consider what AI excels at doing for humans, how humans can co-create with AI effectively, and why a printer telling you about its broken parts would be creepy. REFERENCES: Follow Derek on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amazonleadership/ Learn about Derek’s book: https://www.humanfirstai.net/
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| Great Sex for Life - with Eve Hall | 19 déc. 2025 | 01:02:53 | |
This week's episode features a candid conversation about sex with my dear friend Eve Hall. Eve is a physical therapist for sexual wellness and an award-winning hostess of the Please Me! Podcast. Together, Eve and I consider topics as diverse as pelvic floor health, the patriarchy, and awkward ways to describe what humans do naturally. REFERENCES: Follow Eve on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094393249379 Follow Eve on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEo1qdyY9pXicqeXYeyca9Q Follow Eve on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/please.me.by.eve.creations/ Follow Eve on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@please_me__?lang=en
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| Developing as the People We Already Are - with Mary Kathleen Mehuron | 12 déc. 2025 | 00:58:53 | |
Today's episode features a story of old-school New Jersey coming-of-age with Mary Kathleen Mehuron. Mary Kathleen is an author, educator, and artist whose most recent novel "Down on the South Beach Drag” explores Queer self-discovery. Mary Kathleen and I discuss the New Jersey art and music scene, The Boss, and giving children the space to grow up to be just who they are. REFERENCES: | |||
| Respect and Humanity on the Campaign Trail '25 - with Erica Deuso | 05 déc. 2025 | 01:04:20 | |
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: Follow Erica on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ericadeuso.bsky.social Follow Erica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Erica_Deuso/ Follow Erica on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EricaForPA/ Follow Erica on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EricaforPA Follow Erica on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erica_deuso
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| End Self-Sabotage with Discomfort - with Dr. Albert Bramante | 28 nov. 2025 | 01:03:25 | |
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 academics. REFERENCES: Read “Rise Above the Script”: https://a.co/d/b770wPb Follow Albert on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/albertbramante Follow Albert on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dralbramante Follow Albert on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/albertbramante ★ Support this podcast ★ | |||
| The Mirror of Who We Really Are - with Dr. Stacy Friedman | 14 nov. 2025 | 00:58:27 | |
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: Follow Dr. Stacy on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrStacyFriedman Follow Dr. Stacy on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drstacyfriedman Follow Dr. Stacy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstacyfriedman/ Follow Dr. Stacy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrStacyFriedman Follow Dr. Stacy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drstacy
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| Learning to Step into Our Power - with Tracey Napier | 31 oct. 2025 | 00:56:26 | |
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: 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
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| Curiosity Is Always Appropriate - with Anne Gillaspie | 24 oct. 2025 | 01:05:53 | |
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: 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
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| The Opposite of Symptoms - with Dr. Jeff Feinman | 17 oct. 2025 | 01:03:04 | |
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: 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/
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| Service over Self and Country over Party - with Dakarai Larriett | 03 oct. 2025 | 01:02:33 | |
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: 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
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| Mirroring Humanity with Artificial Intelligence - with Lynn Colepaugh | 26 sept. 2025 | 01:01:40 | |
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: 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/
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| Dyslexia and the Craft of Research - with Russell Van Brocklen | 12 sept. 2025 | 01:02:33 | |
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: 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 ★ Support this podcast ★ | |||
| Rejecting Consensus Reality - with Christian de la Huerta | 05 sept. 2025 | 01:02:39 | |
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: 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/
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| Growing by the Universe's Plan - with Kanika Vasudeva | 29 août 2025 | 01:16:11 | |
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: 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/
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| Mental Health through Storytelling - with Dr. Allison Battles | 22 août 2025 | 01:02:25 | |
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:
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| The Universe Is on Your Side - with David Alan Brown | 08 août 2025 | 01:08:38 | |
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: 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
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| Finding the Flaw in Our Narrative - with Arnold Beekes | 01 août 2025 | 01:04:40 | |
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: 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/ Roy Baumeister: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roy_Baumeister Losada Line: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Critical_positivity_ratio
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| Drop Your Mask and Show Up - with Gretchen Schoser | 18 juil. 2025 | 01:00:09 | |
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: 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/
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| Exploring Life with Open Curiosity - with Tigrilla Gardenia | 11 juil. 2025 | 01:04:42 | |
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: 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
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| Revealing the Masterpiece Within with Bobbi Barrington | 04 juil. 2025 | 01:01:56 | |
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: 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
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| Magic in Diversity - with Storm Faerywolf | 27 juin 2025 | 01:04:25 | |
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; 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
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| Just Trying to Live with LouLou | 20 juin 2025 | 01:01:16 | |
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: Follow Louise on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/itsloulou43.bsky.social Follow Louise on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@itsloulou43
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| The Reality of Being Human with Maevius Lynn | 13 juin 2025 | 01:03:31 | |
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: 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
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| Finding Peace in Not Knowing with Paul Cram | 23 mai 2025 | 01:10:17 | |
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: 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/
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| Strength is about Being Seen with Koby Falks | 09 mai 2025 | 01:01:18 | |
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: 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
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| Clearing Triggers Through Forgiveness with Katharine Giovanni | 25 avr. 2025 | 00:58:46 | |
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: 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/
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| Embracing Your Full Humanity with Pepper Kat | 11 avr. 2025 | 00:56:11 | |
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: Spicy Spectrum Podcast: https://www.pepperkat.com/heartfelt-perspectives Follow Pepper on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_pepper_kat_ Follow Pepper on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/pepperkat.bsky.social Follow Pepper on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peppertheblackkat/ Follow Pepper on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091550276924
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| Attract Your Tribe by Being You with Leah Spasova | 04 avr. 2025 | 01:07:56 | |
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: Follow Lifesexplicit on Facebook: https://facebook.com/your.lifesexplicit Follow Lifesexplicit on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifesexplicit_ Follow Lifesexplicit on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahspasova/
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| Love Your Life in Mind Maps with John Diggs | 21 mars 2025 | 01:01:54 | |
In today's episode, we hear John Diggs's story of distilling wisdom and personal insight using Mind Maps. John is a Mappineering Mentor, retired NFL and CFL player, and founder of MappineerVille.com, a community for the practice of Mappineering. John and I consider topics as far afield as the purpose of life, making sound decisions, and the importance of embracing who you are deep in your Soul. REFERENCES: John’s I AM method: https://johndiggs.com/iam/ Follow John on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnDiggsMappineer/ Follow John on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MrJohnDiggs Follow John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-diggs-mappineer/ Follow John on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@johndiggable MindMeister - with discount code DIGGIT: https://www.mindmeister.com/
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| Mermaids, Witches, and Fairies with Mhara Starling | 07 mars 2025 | 01:06:15 | |
In this episode is Mhara Starling's truly amazing magical journey of gender and self-acceptance. Mhara is a Welsh witch, spiritual leader, and author of the recent book "Welsh Fairies." Mhara and I muse over topics as far afield as natural churches, bigger-than-life mentors, and a Scooby Doo lesson in witchcraft. REFERENCES: Follow Mhara on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@mharastarling Follow Mhara on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MharaStarling Follow Mhara on Instagram: https://instagram.com/mhara_starling
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| Discovering Our Princess of Light through Hypnosis with Deane Benninghoven | 28 févr. 2025 | 01:02:38 | |
Today's episode features Deane Benninghoven's stories of subconscious symbolism. Deane is a certified hypnotherapist and hypnosis instructor who helps everyday people overcome everyday problems. Deane and I mull over topics as diverse as the value of dissociative states, Jungian archetypes in everyday life, and the lack of value in clucking like a chicken. REFERENCES: Follow Deane on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/summithypnosis Follow Deane on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/summithypnosisnw/ Émile Coué: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%89mile_Cou%C3%A9
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| Escaping Tribal Outrage with David Beckemeyer | 14 févr. 2025 | 01:07:42 | |
Today's episode features David Beckemeyer discussing tribal identity and the outrage it brings. David is a bridge-builder and host of the "Outrage Overload" podcast. David and I consider topics as far afield as social media detox, street epistemology, and libraries lousy with drag queens. REFERENCES: Follow Outrage Overload on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OutrageOverload Follow Outrage Overload on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/outrageoverload/ Follow Outrage Overload on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OutrageOverload?sub_confirmation=1 Follow David on Mastodon: https://toad.social/@DavidBeckemeyer Follow Outrage Overload on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/outrageoverload.bsky.social Follow David on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbeckemeyer/ Arnold Toynbee: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arnold_J._Toynbee
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| Capturing Our Inner Story with Elizabeth Snyder | 31 janv. 2025 | 01:02:42 | |
Today's episode features Elizabeth Snyder's honest humor. Liz is an author, women's portraiture artist, and confidence expert whose work focuses (little photography pun there) on encouraging all humans to find their inner beauty and take pride in who they are. Liz and I range over topics as diverse as the government's role in tearing down women's confidence, our fear at accepting who we are, and thumbs lucky for their wealth. REFERENCES: Follow Elizabeth on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/espllc1 Follow Elizabeth on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/esnyderphotog/ Follow Elizabeth on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ESPLLC Follow Elizabeth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethsnyderphotographyllc/ Follow Elizabeth on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-snyder-089a14141/ Zoë Anthea Cross's TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZ6rYkOnTMs
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| Facing Our Heroic Journey with Allison Stieger | 17 janv. 2025 | 01:08:16 | |
In this week's episode, we hear the story of humanity in myth with Allison Stieger. Allison is a mythologist, author, speaker, and storyshaper who founded Mythic Stories Consulting. Allison and I muse over topics as far afield as our path to becoming ancestors, learning compassion through application of archetypes, and the Current of the Universe. REFERENCES: Follow Allison on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allison-stieger/ Follow Allison on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allison.stieger
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| Healing into Congruent Choice with Katharine Lazaruk | 03 janv. 2025 | 01:00:44 | |
Today's show features Katherine Lazaruk and some hilarious stories! Katherine is a Professional Presence Expert and author of the book “Executive Being: Humanizing Business One Leader at a Time.” Katherine and I muse over topics as far afield as preparing our environment for us to occupy it, the pain of getting out of our box, and not dumping on Judith Butler. REFERENCES: Follow Katherine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherinelazaruk Follow Katherine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katherinelazaruk Follow LZRK Consulting on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LazarukConsultingInc Purchase “Executive Being” from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3ObyXAt
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| Unlearning the Tools of Silence with Lindsay Bindman | 27 déc. 2024 | 01:09:49 | |
In this episode, a wonderful friend of mine: Lindsay Bindman! Lindsay is an advocate, ally, sailor, and hostess of the "Getting Reflective" podcast, about unlearning the social norms that serve us poorly. Lindsay and I cover topics as diverse as learning to live life to its fullest, society as a tool for silence and punishment, and how you can actually meet nice people on the internet. REFERENCES: Follow Lindsay on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindsaybinds/ Listen to “Getting Reflective” on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/getting-reflective-a-podcast-about-unlearning/id1742272629 Listen to “Getting Reflective” on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1cQgMAsCHNBN0kjc73Etes?si=a5fa6880e57a4bdc
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| Breaking Our Personal Narratives with K Anderson | 20 déc. 2024 | 01:05:00 | |
Today's episode features K Anderson's dry wit and charm. K is a podcaster who hosts the "Lost Spaces" podcast, available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. K and I run the gamut of topics from tempering your expectations of community to choosing labels carefully to the importance of checkbox-action inclusivity. REFERENCES: Listen to “Lost Spaces” on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/lost-spaces/id1484938210 Listen to “Lost Spaces” on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2QyzJQIlsUcdpRQ6H6eSV7?si=f590b547274f4b37
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| Gender-Affirming Self-Care with Matty Hennessey | 13 déc. 2024 | 01:01:03 | |
Today's episode features Matty Hennessey and his journey within the gender-expansive community. Matty is the Founder, CEO, and Product Designer for Eversense Toys, a sex toy company targeted directly at making intimacy more comfortable for the gender-expansive community. Matty and I mull over topics as diverse as how children observe gender innocently, the struggle to be seen, and how important it is to take action when you know something is right. References: Eversense Toys website: https://eversensetoys.com/ Eversense Toys Indiegogo page: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/eversense-toys#/ Follow Eversense Toys on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eversensetoys Follow Eversense Toys on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eversensetoys
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| Bridging Wisdom across Traditions with Bob Martin | 06 déc. 2024 | 01:08:07 | |
On the show today, Bob Martin and I talk about Taoism! Bob is a criminal trial lawyer, meditation teacher, and author of the book "I Am The Way," which recasts the I Ching in Christian terminology. Bob and I discuss topics as diverse as the I Ching, the Tao of gender, and Sonny Crockett's "Miami Vice" wardrobe. REFERENCES: Bob Martin’s website: https:/awiseandhappylife.com Follow Bob on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-martin-995b30127/ Follow Bob on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/awiseandhappylife
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