Amethysta Herrick, Ph.D.

Amethysta Herrick, Ph.D.

Ami is a transgender woman dedicated to exploring identity and gender. She is Editor-in-an Identity Guide and Founder of The Purplepaw Clan, LLC.

  • Colorado, USA
  • 263 Posts

The Effect of Physical Appearance on Identity

Discovering the inner through change of the outer

In 1994, I moved from Southern California to Northeast Georgia.

I had little desire to relocate; I didn't move for fun or profit. Instead, I

The Biology of Gender: What Does Science REALLY Say?

Identify Yourself - a live stream you can live with

Both sex and gender are well-defined terms used by biologists. But politicians and religious leaders have warped these terms for their gain. Today we face

Strength in Our Weakness with Eric Gee

Gender Identity Today - now in convenient podcast form!

Today's episode features a story of what can go right when you don't like school. Eric Gee is an author, a writing and life coach,

From Flower Maiden to Owl Face: A Transgender Allegory

The lesson Welsh myth teaches about identity

The Collective Unconscious is Carl Jung's best-known contribution to psychology. Symbols particular to human understanding of the Universe are stored there, waiting to be tapped

The BIG Problems I Face (and why you should face them, too)

Identify Yourself - a live stream you can live with

I'm back from a brief rest and ready to talk about my Big Problems - those questions I just have to answer, no matter how

The Adult You're Looking for Is You with Kyleigh Weathers

Gender Identity Today - now in convenient podcast form!

Today we hear a heartbreaking story of disconnection with Kyleigh Weathers. Kyleigh is an attachment coach, podcaster, and the founder of Queerly Attached, through which

Gender-Affirming Care RESULTS: How Have I Changed as a Person?

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As I move into the realm of "just living" after gender-affirming care changed my life for the better, what tangible results have I experienced? The

Pimping My Identity: Challenging Entrenched Lenocracy

Yo dawg, we heard you like identity...

For the past four months, my content - video and written - has focused largely on gender-affirming surgery. I wrote a retrospective leading up to

Transform Weakness into Strength with Jhenah Telyndru

Gender Identity Today - now in convenient podcast form!

Today's episode features the eminently magical Jhenah Telyndru! Jhenah is an author, Celticist, and Priestess who founded the Sisterhood of Avalon. In this illuminating discussion,

Gender-Affirming Care Is Not a Panacea

Stress from dysphoria is only half our trouble

When I traveled to Thailand for gender-affirming surgery, I never expected the best part of returning to the United States would be taking a cold

How to be Human with Louise Boye

Gender Identity Today - now in convenient podcast form!

On today's show, I speak with the wonderfully introspective Louise Boye. Louise is a Qi Gong instructor and musician who also facilitates groups in learning

Practical Advice for the Newly Transgender

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Coming to terms with being transgender is difficult enough, even without social pressure from friends, family, and employers. Throw in the expense of medical treatment,

Science Doesn't Need Queer Theory

Scientists need to remember their roots are in observation, not conclusion

I read an article recently that congealed many disparate thoughts I had over the past year into a coherent foundation for future work. That doesn't

Information Is Not Transformation with Gao Motsemme

Gender Identity Today - now in convenient podcast form!

Today's episode features a fascinating discussion of psychic energy with Gao Motsemme. An African Quantum Witchdoctor and Psychic Surgeon, Gao's work teaches us how to

The Unexpected Peace of Gender-Affirming Surgery

How losing small parts of myself helped me gain vast insight into humanity

On 11 July 2024, I received gender-affirming surgery at Yanhee International Hospital in Bangkok, Thailand.

Although I never wanted to go to Thailand for surgery,

Given Regret Stories, Why Bother Transitioning at All?

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There are transgender people who regret their gender transition, including surgery and hormone replacement therapy. Some even go so far as to detransition.

Given this

The Liminal Spaces of Humanity with Dr. Redfern Jon Barrett

Gender Identity Today - now in convenient podcast form!

In today's episode, I have a delightful chat with Dr. Redfern Jon Barrett. Redfern is a writer, journalist, and activist who recently published "Proud Pink

Speak Truth to Power with Catherine Stagg-Macey

Gender Identity Today - now in convenient podcast form!

Today's episode features the amazing Catherine Stagg-Macey. Catherine is an Executive Coach, hostess of the podcast Unsaid @ Work, and finder of lost mojo. We discuss

The Last Self-Help Advice I Ever Needed

What would you pay to have a life with all your dreams unfulfilled?

My psychiatrist shook my hand as I left his office for the last time. Within two years of scoffing "people like [me] don't get off

Will My Magic Change as I Transition Gender? with Josephine McCarthy

Gender Identity Today - now in convenient podcast form!

In this episode, I have an enchanting conversation with Josephine McCarthy. Josephine is an esoteric author and the Director of Quareia, a free, online, magical