Welcome to The Purplepaw Blog, 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 space 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.
Exploring Life with Open Curiosity - with Tigrilla Gardenia
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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
Three Years of Gender Transition: My Lessons Learned
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07 July 2025 - marked three years of gender transition!
In this somewhat sprawling retrospective, I discuss the experience and what I've gleaned from it.
Revealing the Masterpiece Within - with Bobbi Barrington
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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
Weaponizing Science with Statistics: What Does "Normal" Mean?
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Society defines "normal" only as "common and frequent," as statistics might have it. But statistics weaponizes science. The Scientific Method - that is, actually observing
Magic in Diversity - with Storm Faerywolf
Gender Identity Today - now in convenient podcast form!
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,
US v. Skrmetti: The Beginning of the End for Conservative Rhetoric
How to defeat your own rhetoric with a law that upholds it completely
When I last mentioned United States v. Skrmetti - the challenge to Tennessee Bill SB1 of 2023 prohibiting gender-affirming care to transgender minors - I
Empowerment Through Gender Transition: A Journey of Self-Discovery
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Gender transition is self-care, but it's not the only self-care you have to do when you begin. Transition may address some problems while uncovering long-ignored
Just Trying to Live - with LouLou
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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
Pride Month: Caring for Myself Two Years Later
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It's been a rough six months getting to Pride Month, and yet here we are again. This year, I realized caring for myself is the
The Reality of Being Human with Maevius Lynn
Gender Identity Today - now in convenient podcast form!
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
TransPerspectives: Catch Me Now, I'm Falling!
I am also here to catch you People just don’t get it. They say we are out of touch with reality. They argue that we don’t understand biological truth. They believe that if we just tried to conform to their understanding of the world, we would discover that
I am also here to catch you
People just don’t get it. They say we are out of touch with reality. They argue
Find Peace in Not Knowing with Paul Cram
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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
Transgender: Self Reflections of Universal Truths
I am an avid reader of Nicole’s daily affirmations. I savor the words and meaning and hold them like jigsaw pieces to see how and where they fit in my story. Also like a jigsaw puzzle, each fitted piece reveals a grander, surprising, and beautiful picture of my journey!
I am an avid reader of Nicole’s daily affirmations. I savor the words and meaning and hold them like jigsaw pieces to see how
Transgender and Fully Transitioned: Ask Me Anything!
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I'm a transgender woman who completed every bit of gender transition. Got questions about the science, the philosophy, the experience? I'm ya girl. 💜🏳️⚧️💜
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Healing Even Closed Wounds
How the Queer community can be healed through hypnosis
I began a course of education to become a Certified Hypnotist in April 2025 because I see major opportunities to heal the Queer community. Certainly,
Growing Up Transgender in a Hostile World
Affirmation is not abuse.
There is so much fear in the world that the TV and Movie Industries capitalize on when creating comedy, and horror films. We suspend our
Strength is about Being Seen with Koby Falks
Gender Identity Today - now in convenient podcast form!
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
Trump's Gender Review: The Anti-Science Presidency
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Trump demanded a review of gender-affirming care data - his version of the Cass Review - but violates every characteristic of good science. Not surprisingly,
The Truth about the US Government Trump Conveniently Ignores
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I received a comment telling me Trump is the law of the land. Despite Trump himself stating that in interviews, he ignores the truth of
Clearing Triggers Through Forgiveness with Katharine Giovanni
Gender Identity Today - now in convenient podcast form!
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