The Purple Pawedcast

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:Serena Saint-Sinclair’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/serenasaintsinclairFollow Serena on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/serenasaintsinclairFollow Serena on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/serenasaintsinclairFollow Serena on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SerenaSaintSinclair(00:00) - Opening credits (00:37) - Show opening (01:27) - Introducing Serena Saint Sinclair (03:04) - Finding intrinsic meaning in life (05:48) - Evil in God's Image (10:32) - Finding Chaos Magic and Persephone (20:40) - Holding multiple truths at once (24:47) - Co-creating with the Universe (30:51) - Hating on the US health care system (38:58) - Life force and balance (45:38) - Duality, pomegranates, and Persephone (52:07) - How to find Serena Saint Sinclair on the internet (55:41) - Show closing (58:27) - Closing credits ★ Support this podcast ★

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:Gloria Battini’s Website: https://www.gloriabattini.com/Follow Gloria on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gloriabattini(00:00) - Opening credits (00:37) - Show opening (01:27) - Introducing Gloria Battini (02:20) - From paralyzing OCD to seeing clearly (08:33) - Matching outside to inside (15:03) - Beating OCD with a great life (16:36) - Not really able to read Greek (18:23) - Healing from the bottom up (21:54) - The layers of conditioning (27:32) - Build a stronger foundation (32:43) - Healing yourself is enough (36:16) - Follow what makes you curious (39:52) - See your child for who they are (41:45) - The soul is chatty! (45:26) - The beginning of a new cycle (52:10) - How to find Gloria Battini on the internet (55:15) - Show closing (56:54) - Closing credits ★ Support this podcast ★

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:Dr. Natalia Zhikhareva’s website: https://drzphd.com/Follow Dr. Z on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DRZPHDFollow 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/(00:00) - Opening credits (00:37) - Show opening (01:26) - Introducing Dr. Natalia Zhikhareva (03:27) - Doing what comes naturally (08:47) - Why is gender only important now? (14:42) - The underlying cause of gender dysphoria (20:50) - Failure to sit in the unknown (26:38) - Nature vs Nurture (32:37) - Let gender evolve (37:42) - Anchor yourself in what feels like you (41:15) - How biology relates to gender (43:56) - Health insurance is for healing pain (50:59) - How to find Dr. Z on the internet (55:04) - Show closing (55:32) - Closing credits ★ Support this podcast ★

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 James Thelian’s Website: https://www.gregoryjamesphotography.com/Gregory's "Reframing the Top 12 Self-limiting Beliefs" Guide: https://gjp.myflodesk.com/reframing-self-limiting-beliefsFollow Gregory on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregoryjames.photo/Follow Gregory on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gregory.james.photography.nycFollow Gregory on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gregoryjames.photoFollow Gregory on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gregoryjamesphotography(00:00) - Opening credits (00:37) - Show opening (01:29) - Introducing Gregory James Thelian (03:10) - Discarding outside perceptions (09:45) - Finding the soul in photography (15:30) - How the people who love you see you (22:16) - Photoshop is not necessarily evil (27:27) - Connecting the dots of who you are (35:22) - Feeling heard and being seen (40:58) - Life changes when you are worthy (48:13) - Other people's small thinking inhibits your full thinking (53:35) - How to find Gregory James Thelian on the internet (54:54) - Show closing (59:23) - Closing credits ★ Support this podcast ★

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:Richard Kaczynski’s Website: https://richard-kaczynski.com/Follow Richard on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/richardkaczynski.bsky.socialLearn more about Richard’s book “Mind Over Magick”: https://www.innertraditions.com/mind-over-magick(00:00) - Opening credits (00:37) - Show opening (01:28) - Introducing Richard Kaczynski (02:42) - Just a typical magical childhood (08:44) - Awkward pop culture references (10:26) - Filling in where there are no blanks (15:41) - Open or closed to magick, it still happens (22:41) - We have no idea (27:17) - Throwing out what we don't understand (31:01) - Why do we choose ignorance? (36:19) - Lost confidence from bullshit answers (41:58) - Challenging what we already know (47:19) - The disenchantment of the world (52:58) - Applying science to magick (57:12) - How to find Richard Kaczynski on the internet (59:06) - Show closing (01:01:21) - Closing credits ★ Support this podcast ★

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:Derek Crager’s Website: https://www.practicalai.appFollow Derek on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amazonleadership/Learn about Derek’s book: https://www.humanfirstai.net/(00:00) - Opening credits (00:37) - Show opening (01:28) - Introducing Derek Crager (02:22) - How to create the Universe (05:40) - How humans can use AI best (08:54) - AI is great at answering questions it already knows (12:37) - But AI struggles to understand context (16:03) - Mentorship, not copying and pasting (22:02) - Conversing with yourself on any topic you choose (28:37) - Co-creation or co-opting? (37:41) - Specialized training just for you! (44:25) - AI could actually prevent failure (47:42) - Trust the human (51:11) - Replacing humans while avoiding catastrophe (55:25) - How to find Derek Crager on the internet (56:38) - Show closing (57:07) - Closing credits ★ Support this podcast ★

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:Eve Hall’s Website: https://pleaseme.online/Follow Eve on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094393249379Follow Eve on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEo1qdyY9pXicqeXYeyca9QFollow Eve on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/please.me.by.eve.creations/Follow Eve on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@please_me__?lang=en(00:00) - Opening credits (00:37) - Show opening (01:29) - Introducing Eve Hall (04:20) - Reclaiming sexual liberation (08:10) - Pelvic floor health and sexual health (14:28) - Vaginoplasty and the pelvic floor (19:19) - Awkward conversation about the prostate (23:02) - Sex, shame, and the patriarchy (30:28) - Perpetuating the human species (33:07) - Blood flow and sexual health (38:10) - Self-exploration on a daily basis (43:53) - Gender-affirming surgery made better sex! (48:37) - A bit about furries (52:08) - Communicating with your partner (57:57) - How to find Eve Hall on the internet (01:01:00) - Show closing (01:02:33) - Closing credits ★ Support this podcast ★

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:Mary Kathleen Mehuron’s Website: https://www.marykathleenmehuron.com/Follow Mary Kathleen on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mary.mehuronFollow Mary Kathleen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marykathleenmehuron ★ Support this podcast ★

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 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ericadeuso.bsky.socialFollow 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/@EricaforPAFollow Erica on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erica_deusoEmerge Pennsylvania: https://pa.emergeamerica.org/(00:00) - Opening credits (00:37) - Show opening (01:31) - Introducing Erica Deuso (04:34) - More worried about empty storefronts than gender (09:45) - Just qualified for the job (14:43) - The dirty business of politics (19:15) - A quick jaunt into global finance (25:32) - Dealing with hate on the campaign trail (31:58) - Fighting hate with critical thinking (37:50) - Activism means constantly learning more (44:30) - Humanity is all about respect (49:47) - The Good Neighbor Mayor (53:45) - Deuso Herrick 2028! (58:13) - How to find Erica Deuso on the internet (01:03:36) - Show closing (01:04:00) - Closing credits ★ Support this podcast ★

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:Albert Bramante’s Website: https://albertbramante.com/Read “Rise Above the Script”: https://a.co/d/b770wPbFollow Albert on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/albertbramanteFollow Albert on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dralbramanteFollow Albert on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/albertbramante ★ Support this podcast ★

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: https://www.youtube.com/@DrStacyFriedmanFollow Dr. Stacy on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drstacyfriedmanFollow Dr. Stacy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstacyfriedman/Follow Dr. Stacy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrStacyFriedmanFollow Dr. Stacy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drstacy(00:00) - Opening credits (00:37) - Show opening (01:33) - Introducing Dr. Stacy Friedman (02:43) - The few willing to be open about sex (06:59) - We only learn the negatives of sex (11:45) - Why we struggle to make sex better (16:24) - The gift of knowing how to make your partner happy (21:05) - Honesty, curiosity, and authenticity are never selfish (26:31) - Overcoming our personal stigmas and taboos (33:27) - Getting over the religion thing (43:57) - The beauty of full expression of identity (50:50) - The role of fantasy is our sex life (54:37) - How to find Dr. Stacy Friedman on the internet (57:45) - Show closing (58:08) - Closing credits ★ Support this podcast ★

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: https://www.facebook.com/traceyjeannapier2/Follow Tracey on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@traceyjeannapierFollow 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(00:00) - Opening credits (00:37) - Show opening (01:29) - Introducting Tracey Napier (02:15) - Opening the door to taking control (08:49) - Thoughts and beliefs that limit us (15:09) - Awakening to a spiritual calling (22:13) - Building compassion for all (26:53) - Allowing the Divine Plan to happen (32:38) - Revealing our true purpose (37:40) - Asking yourself the right questions (44:20) - Co-creating our path in life (47:05) - Making awareness a practice (50:18) - How to find Tracey Napier on the internet (52:41) - Show closing (56:07) - Closing credits ★ Support this podcast ★

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: https://www.instagram.com/fixandformFollow Fix & Form on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FixandForm/Follow Fix & Form on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/fixandformFollow Fix & Form on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fix.form.branding(00:00) - Opening credits (00:37) - Show opening (01:29) - Introducing Anne Gillaspie (02:33) - Always stay curious (12:12) - Damage to the manipulator (17:54) - Existing as we are (23:09) - Coming back to her own body (28:55) - Getting out and surviving (36:49) - Only share your experience (45:27) - Trust cihildren to move through life (53:36) - Healing with healthy leadership (01:01:06) - How to find Anne Gillaspie on the internet (01:04:17) - Show closing (01:05:34) - Closing credits ★ Support this podcast ★

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: https://www.youtube.com/@HolisticActionsFollow Jeff on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holisticactionsFollow Jeff on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jeff-feinman-72422013/(00:00) - Opening credits (00:37) - Show opening (01:36) - Introducing Jeff Feinman (02:33) - Medical challenges from childhood (06:28) - Science may not know all (09:43) - It depends on the context (15:17) - The importance of mindset (19:36) - Rebirth of our most loved pets (26:13) - Including our pets in spiritual focus (32:07) - Behavior, Energy, Appetite, and Mood (38:07) - Happiness is fundamental (43:29) - Quality of Life and Healthspan (47:52) - The future of Whole-isitic care (53:40) - Treating humans as well as pets (55:55) - How to find Dr. Jeff Feinman on the internet (01:00:19) - Show closing (01:02:44) - Closing credits ★ Support this podcast ★

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: https://dakarailarriett.com/Read Dakarai’s book “Don’t Flush:” https://a.co/d/9evLdYtFollow Dakarai on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dakarailarriettforsenateFollow Dakarai on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/12H6Wmgbj8E/?mibextid=wwXIfrFollow Dakarai on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dakarai.larriettFollow Dakarai on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dakarail(00:00) - Opening credits (00:37) - Show opening (01:31) - Introducing Dakarai Larriett (02:18) - Congress should represent America (05:42) - Racial profiling leads to police brutality (14:03) - Qualified immunity must go! (19:29) - Service over self and country over party (26:25) - Queer eye for the government (33:46) - What is true representation? (37:06) - Equal access to the American Dream (42:17) - American Dream or carrot and stick (47:37) - Red vs Blue (50:34) - Inspiring generations to come (54:27) - Collaboration, not competition (56:50) - How to find Dakarai Larriett on the internet (59:38) - Show closing (01:02:13) - Closing credits ★ Support this podcast ★

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: https://cyberprarmy.com/thecastleFollow Lynn on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lynn.daigleFollow Lynn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynncolepaugh/Follow Lynn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynncolepaugh/(00:00) - Opening credits (00:37) - Show opening (01:30) - Instroducing Lynn Colepaugh (05:30) - The importance of being seen (10:39) - Collapsing realities into The Almost (15:52) - Imagination is the Real World (18:38) - Humanizing ourselves through AI (22:06) - Who is the intelligent one in AI? (26:33) - Building a mirror of your Soul (32:48) - Random access to identity (38:50) - Trust through authenticity (45:16) - We are what we consume (50:11) - Discovering and developing who we are (56:13) - Past Participles for Pedro (57:47) - How to find Lynn Colepaugh on the internet (01:00:14) - Show closing (01:01:21) - Closing credits ★ Support this podcast ★

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: https://www.facebook.com/dyslexiaclassesFollow Russell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/teaching-students-with-dyslexia/Follow Russell on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dyslexiaclasses7755 ★ Support this podcast ★

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: http://facebook.com/groups/unleashyourinnerheroFollow Christian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christiandlh/Follow Christian on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@soulfulpower6929Follow Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christiandelahuerta/(00:00) - Opening credits (00:37) - Show opening (01:31) - Introducing Christian de la Huerta (02:28) - Our ambivalent relationship with power (07:02) - Giving our power away (09:17) - Finding the balance between the masculine and feminine (12:20) - The price for men of toxic masculinity (15:03) - Misunderstanding our roles in the Universe (18:54) - Popping out of consensus reality (23:42) - Playing the victim card (28:04) - Power is not a zero-sum game (32:55) - Challenging our relationship to power (38:04) - Communication and power relationships (40:32) - Fulfillment as a definition of success (42:33) - Love and the ego (48:07) - Love, the Self, and Self-Love (54:21) - How to find Christian de la Huerta on the internet (59:54) - Show closing (01:02:19) - Closing credits ★ Support this podcast ★

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: https://artoflifecenter.com/Follow Kanika on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kanikaenergycoachFollow Kanika on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kanikaenergycoachFollow Kanika on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kanikaenergycoachFollow Kanika on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kanikaenergycoach/(00:00) - Opening credits (00:37) - Show opening (01:35) - Introducing Kanika Vasudeva (02:21) - Life seemed perfect from the outside (05:45) - Letting all the pain out (08:43) - Squeezing happiness from the minutes (11:09) - Finding the inherent happiness (15:59) - A plan, even if not ours (19:39) - This is for your own good... (30:46) - Our role as a parent is to learn from our children (36:05) - Beacons of truth and love (41:47) - The Soul Contract of parent and child (46:35) - Soul Contracts are naturally win / win (58:19) - Processing anger from difficult Soul Contracts (01:03:31) - Tuning into the Divine Plan (01:07:49) - How to find Kanika Vasudeva on the internet (01:13:26) - Show closing (01:15:51) - Closing credits ★ Support this podcast ★

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: https://battlerobincounseling.com/(00:00) - Opening credits (00:37) - Show opening (01:30) - Introducing Allison Battles (03:45) - Dodecahedron in a square hole (09:51) - Be yourself...just not too much (13:57) - Healing the system itself (17:00) - We are more than pathologies (22:24) - The overscientification of mental health (26:35) - How much evidence is enough to notice? (31:09) - Pathologization and acceptable healing (37:30) - Does Western medicine prize healing at all? (40:03) - Telling new stories about who we are (45:37) - Exploring gender through tabletop RPGs (51:52) - Quick nerding out on Buffy and Xena (54:28) - Making Queer exploration natural (59:07) - How to find Dr. Allison Battles on the internet (01:01:27) - Show closing (01:02:05) - Closing credits ★ Support this podcast ★

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 David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theauthordavidalanbrown/Follow David on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/thewriterdab(00:00) - Opening credits (00:37) - Show opening (01:31) - Introducing David Alan Brown (02:47) - The opportunity of a lifetime (05:42) - Those lies that help us ignore who we are (12:51) - Tolerating for as long as we can (17:40) - Being who you are with other people in the world (25:19) - Only crazy people talk to themselves! (30:06) - The trust necessary to become self-aware (36:02) - Learning to listen to those inner voices (41:09) - Being grateful for who you are (47:06) - Embrace what support and love there is (54:34) - Remove the circumstance from the love (01:03:03) - How to find David Alan Brown on the internet (01:05:40) - Show closing (01:08:18) - Closing credits ★ Support this podcast ★

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: https://braingym.fitness/Follow Arnold on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arnold.beekesFollow Arnold on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrainGymFitnessFollow Arnold on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arnold.beekes/Follow Arnold on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podcastercoachFollow Arnold on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arnoldbeekes/--Salvador Freixedo: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salvador_FreixedoRoy Baumeister: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roy_BaumeisterLosada Line: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Critical_positivity_ratio(00:00) - Opening credits (00:37) - Show opening (01:35) - Introducting Arnold Beekes (02:28) - Doing exactly what you're told to do (05:54) - The narrative vs the reality (13:08) - Mitigating our loosh - negative energy (18:05) - Critical positivity ratio: overcoming our patterns (20:44) - Why is the world so unhappy? (26:12) - Breaking out of the duality (39:10) - Dealing with our flawed narratives (43:36) - Technology as a menace to humanity (49:43) - What we lack is critical thought (52:07) - Brain Fitness: our complete cognitive faculty (59:51) - How to find Arnold Beekes on the internet (01:03:03) - Show closing (01:04:20) - Closing credits ★ Support this podcast ★

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: https://www.schosersolutions.com/Sh!t That Goes on in Our Heads Podcast: https://goesoninourheads.net/Follow Gretchen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schoser_tw_solutionsFollow Gretchen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/schoser-talent-and-wellness-llc/(00:00) - Opening credits (00:37) - Show opening (01:33) - Introducing Gretchen Schoser (02:31) - Unlocking other people's prisons with our story (08:05) - Healing through truly listening (12:39) - Further negative self-talk for being Queer (18:57) - Bringing your authentic self to work (22:19) - Be safe, but show up for yourself! (28:50) - You are NOT doing this for your child's sake (34:36) - Love me for who I am or you don't love me at all (39:13) - Pride as being that listening ear (42:06) - Maintaining our own sanity while helping others (47:09) - Healing work through authenticity (50:51) - How to find Gretchen Schoser on the internet (54:48) - Balloons and raccoons (58:31) - Show closing (59:46) - Closing credits ★ Support this podcast ★

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: https://facebook.com/tigrillagardeniaFollow Tigrilla on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tigrillagardeniaFollow Tigrilla on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tigrillagardeniaFollow Tigrilla on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tigrillagardenia(00:00) - Opening credits (00:37) - Show opening (01:34) - Introducing Tigrilla Gardenia (05:57) - Following the music of plants (10:47) - Stepping back into open curiosity (16:32) - Eco-feminism as a safe support system (21:33) - Unlearning the tools that no longer serve (27:42) - We must flow, not balance (37:28) - Frame of reference is everything (42:15) - The tapestry woven from threads of our minds (45:17) - Scoring the music of the Universe (50:44) - How to find Tigrilla Gardenia on the internet (54:51) - Setting our sensory threshold higher (01:01:00) - Show closing (01:04:18) - Closing credits ★ Support this podcast ★

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: https://www.bobbibarrington.com/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(00:00) - Opening credits (00:37) - Show opening (01:31) - Introducing Bobbi Barrington (02:29) - Reframing the stories we tell ourselves (06:40) - Unlocking what is already there (13:05) - Buying into other peoples' fears (16:36) - Fearing a fall to find we fly (22:33) - Knowing the extraordinary within (25:31) - Don't give your power to other people (30:28) - Authenticity is the mindset of personal power (37:37) - Recognizing our power brings emotional regulation (40:41) - An emotion unexpressed stays in our bodies (47:12) - So much more to come (51:16) - How to find Bobbi Barrington on the internet (54:25) - The ultimate transgender experience (59:23) - Show closing (01:01:32) - Closing credits ★ Support this podcast ★

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: https://www.instagram.com/faerywolf/Follow Storm on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@faerywolfFollow Storm on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/faerywolf.bsky.social(00:00) - Opening credits (00:37) - Show opening (01:30) - Instroducing Storm Faerywolf (02:44) - Preinstalled with Magical OS (07:15) - A sense of wonder keeps magicians young (10:17) - Hate can happen anywhere (13:41) - Queer was always a major component of magic (19:39) - Gender roles are beneath humanity (24:55) - Sexes are not opposite, they're complementary (30:33) - Creating our own Queer Craft (37:45) - And now for something completely different... (40:27) - Be proud you made it this far! (45:38) - You never know whom you touch (52:37) - Storm Faerywolf's Pride (57:14) - The Blue God of Faery Tradition (59:23) - How to find Storm Faerywolf on the internet (01:02:29) - Show closing (01:04:01) - Closing credits ★ Support this podcast ★

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: https://bsky.app/profile/itsloulou43.bsky.socialFollow Louise on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@itsloulou43(00:00) - Opening credits (00:37) - Show opening (01:31) - Introducing Louise (02:24) - Of course we've always existed! (06:16) - We need to remember the important stories (12:21) - Stick together to avoid gatekeeping in any form (19:54) - Transgender is who you are (26:57) - An innate understanding of our identity (30:23) - Gender is a moving target for life (35:33) - Gender, culture, and romance (40:52) - Improving media representation (47:06) - Legislating the transgender communiity (51:23) - A new day dawns on identity (53:59) - Reflecting LouLou's Pride (56:32) - How to find LouLou43 on the internet (59:33) - Show closing (01:00:53) - Closing credits ★ Support this podcast ★

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 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maeviuslynn/Follow Lynn on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/maeviuslynn.bsky.socialFollow Lynn on Threads: https://www.threads.com/@maeviuslynnForgotten Templars book: https://richard-kaczynski.com/index.php/home/books/forgotten-templars-2/(00:00) - Opening credits (00:37) - Show opening (01:33) - Introducing Maevius Lynn (02:51) - Finding magick through Queer nuns (07:40) - The path to Thelema (13:41) - Thelema as a new religious and mystical movement (20:17) - Addressing the Aleister in the room (26:40) - Queer People are divine in our humanity (31:41) - Don't turn the other cheek (33:26) - The Holy Guardian Angel (36:59) - Symbols in the Golden Dawn tradition (40:12) - Religious trauma and Thelema (44:11) - The symbols of our time (49:40) - Untangling the burdens of birth (55:40) - Lynn's Reflection of Pride (59:02) - How to find Maevius Lynn on the internet (01:02:29) - Show closing (01:03:08) - Closing credits ★ Support this podcast ★

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: https://www.facebook.com/iampaulcramFollow Paul on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iampaulcramFollow Paul on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iampaulcram/(00:00) - Opening credits (00:37) - Show opening (01:30) - Introducing Paul Cram (05:00) - My story did not matter (10:36) - How dare you...? (15:27) - Accepting we can't understand the Bible (18:47) - Peace in not knowing everything (24:50) - In the name of love... (28:18) - When we discovered who we are (31:40) - Acting can be therapy... (37:20) - ...but acting should not be therapy (40:01) - Femininity and masculinity in romance (46:41) - Toxic social scripts (52:38) - Feeling good by smelling good (58:12) - Dissonance in fragrance can be sexy (01:04:38) - How to find Paul Cram on the internet (01:06:58) - Paul is hilarious - for real (01:08:58) - Show closing (01:09:52) - Closing credits ★ Support this podcast ★

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: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChRpGMrLi-pnJFZCdP3e1TgFollow Koby on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kobyfalksofficialFollow Koby on Facebook: https://facebook.com/kobyfalksdaddyFollow Koby on Instagram: https://instagram.com/kobyfalksFollow Koby on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@kobyfalks(00:00) - Opening credits (00:37) - Show opening (01:32) - Introducing Koby Falks (02:43) - The pandemic brings new opportunities (07:07) - Instead of external, look at the internal (12:13) - Dismissing what we don't understand (18:13) - Masculinity isn't bottling up, it's showing up (21:54) - Avoiding the masculine to feel more comfortable (26:47) - Rigidity breeds toxicity (32:35) - Being seen helps others be seen (36:05) - Bisexual stigmatized in the Queer community (41:21) - Challenging our own processes (43:58) - Dominant is not always masculine (45:54) - Controlling sex means controlling identity (50:19) - Power in the feminine (56:25) - Turns out we know about sex (58:21) - How to find Koby Falks on the internet (59:58) - Show closing (01:00:55) - Closing credits ★ Support this podcast ★

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:Katharine Giovanni’s website: https://katharinegiovanni.com/Follow Katharine on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/katharine.giovanniFollow Katharine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katharinegiovanni/Follow Katharine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katharinegiovanniFollow Katharine on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0PPtlSUPldGNl9mIRRtAmA/Masaru Emoto and his Water Experiments: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masaru_EmotoNative American Energy Health Practices: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2913884/(00:00) - Opening credits (00:37) - Show opening (01:30) - Introducing Katharine Giovanni (02:19) - Everybody has a flashpoint (04:49) - Accidentally discovering forgiveness as a practice (07:48) - Forgiveness affects the bottom line (10:05) - Missed opportunities from holding on to anger (14:35) - Not forgotten, but perceived differently (16:53) - The science and effects of forgiveness (20:50) - Clearing the connections to the Universe (27:14) - What is the connection to the Universe? (36:07) - Finding forgiveness for yourself (38:51) - Some cautions on clearing this energy (42:54) - Forgiving the entrenched systems (46:25) - But what if your anger is useful...? (50:00) - Giving back the hate doesn't help (53:39) - How to find Katharine Giovanni on the internet (57:23) - Show closing (58:22) - Closing credits ★ Support this podcast ★

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 Podcast: https://www.pepperkat.com/heartfelt-perspectivesFollow Pepper on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_pepper_kat_Follow Pepper on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/pepperkat.bsky.socialFollow Pepper on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peppertheblackkat/Follow Pepper on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091550276924Follow Pepper on X: https://x.com/BlackKatPepper(00:00) - Opening credits (00:37) - Show opening (01:32) - Introducing Pepper Kat (02:06) - From news producer to Design Your Dream Girl (04:04) - Acknowledging desires reduces assault (09:12) - Historical biases drive current views on sex (13:48) - The spectrum of desire (18:23) - Sex work keeps the world sane (21:53) - Embrace your physicality (26:59) - Voice as a method of affirmation (29:16) - Intimacy takes many forms (32:22) - Being confident neough not to lie to yourself (36:45) - Why not just change social norms? (41:29) - And it all comes down to control (48:02) - Who can call Pepper Kat? (50:47) - How to find Pepper Kat on the internet (52:27) - Spicy Spectrum Podcast (54:04) - Show closing (55:48) - Closing credits ★ Support this podcast ★

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: https://www.instagram.com/lifesexplicit_Follow Lifesexplicit on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahspasova/(00:00) - Opening credits (00:37) - Show opening (01:32) - Introducing Leah Spasova (02:36) - Becoming the resident sexpert (08:24) - Two hundred reasons to have sex (14:06) - The horrific results of marketing with sex (16:42) - Humans want black and white for reality (23:18) - Combatting powerlessness with poor behavior (29:38) - Don't pay public opinion tax (35:32) - Don't be different from what you are (39:17) - ...you left (42:47) - Censorship from both sides (46:35) - The protectors are the predators (52:34) - Men's sexuality has no censorship (56:00) - Battling the censorship around sexual wellness (01:03:10) - How to find Leah Spasova on the internet (01:04:45) - Parting thoughts (01:06:57) - Show closing (01:07:32) - Closing credits ★ Support this podcast ★

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 Diggs website: https://johndiggs.comJohn’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/@MrJohnDiggsFollow John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-diggs-mappineer/Follow John on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@johndiggableMindMeister - with discount code DIGGIT: https://www.mindmeister.com/(00:00) - Opening credits (00:37) - Show opening (01:29) - Introducing John Diggs (02:15) - The purpose of life is to love it (10:47) - Adults with minds of a child (14:22) - Choose your friends wisely (19:09) - The audacity of One True Perception (24:05) - Making decisions with Five Ws and One H (31:02) - The I AM Mind Map (36:03) - Mental health requires good tools (39:18) - Embrace what feels natural and right (43:10) - Finding who you are in your Soul (47:20) - Making I AM a practice (49:41) - Tools for Mappineering (56:50) - Find John Diggs on the internet (01:00:08) - Show closing (01:01:31) - Closing credits ★ Support this podcast ★

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:Support Mhara on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mharastarlingFollow Mhara on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mharastarling2730Follow Mhara on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@mharastarlingFollow Mhara on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MharaStarlingFollow Mhara on Instagram: https://instagram.com/mhara_starling(00:00) - Opening credits (00:37) - Show opening (01:31) - Introducing Mhara Starling (02:34) - Growing up transgender: mermaids, witches, and fairies (10:30) - We know you don't like this, but you should (13:41) - She has ever been Mhara (15:49) - A church of trees and headland (21:25) - Scooby Doo teaches about witchcraft (24:35) - Mhara's first witch mentor (28:53) - Meeting the drag queen down the road (32:00) - Coming out with an explosion (40:00) - Feeling completely and wholly accepted (45:09) - Magic does not occur on a binary (49:03) - A communal view to witchcraft (55:00) - Find yourself, your land, and your community (59:10) - Mhara's work for the near future (01:03:50) - Show closing (01:05:52) - Closing credits ★ Support this podcast ★

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:Summit Hypnosis website: https://www.summithypnosisnw.com/Follow Deane on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/summithypnosisFollow Deane on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/summithypnosisnw/Émile Coué: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%89mile_Cou%C3%A9(00:00) - Opening credits (00:37) - Show opening (01:31) - Introducing Deane Benninghoven (02:27) - Chronic pain, grief, and self-hypnosis (08:34) - Working with the subconscious (15:27) - Becoming the person we needed to heal (19:53) - Hypnosis as a useful dissociative state (26:57) - Intentional links into existing values (33:52) - Empirical evidence of archetypes (39:05) - Every one of us is the Princess of Light (46:14) - Are there contraindications for hypnosis? (49:30) - How can we get started in hypnosis? (55:22) - How to find Deane Benninghoven on the internet (57:34) - Hypnosis can save your life (01:00:50) - Show closing (01:02:15) - Closing credits ★ Support this podcast ★

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:“Outrage Overload” website: https://outrageoverload.net/Follow Outrage Overload on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OutrageOverloadFollow Outrage Overload on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/outrageoverload/Follow Outrage Overload on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OutrageOverload?sub_confirmation=1Follow David on Mastodon: https://toad.social/@DavidBeckemeyerFollow Outrage Overload on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/outrageoverload.bsky.socialFollow David on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbeckemeyer/Arnold Toynbee: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arnold_J._Toynbee(00:00) - Opening credits (00:37) - Show opening (01:30) - Introducing David Beckemeyer (02:38) - How Facebook fights inspired a podcast (08:26) - We love to be outraged, but we don't want to admit it (12:13) - Blind spots to our side's behavior (17:46) - A hot-button issue example with Ami! (22:09) - Street epistemology of vegetables (27:02) - Needing to change minds (31:00) - Fear of social death (36:27) - Enforcing social norms as the origin of outrage (39:47) - When outrage becomes recreation or profession (45:16) - And even when you're wrong, it doesn't matter (47:27) - Ending reliance on outrage with a larger cultural identity (54:49) - Building your own private echo chamber (01:04:02) - How to find David Beckemeyer on the internet (01:06:32) - Show closing (01:07:18) - Closing credits ★ Support this podcast ★

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:Elizabeth Snyder Photography website: https://www.elizabethsnyderphotography.com/Follow Elizabeth on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/espllc1Follow Elizabeth on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/esnyderphotog/Follow Elizabeth on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ESPLLCFollow 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=dZ6rYkOnTMsLiz's book "Unbroken" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4jyNbK7True Mirrors: https://www.truemirror.com/(00:00) - Opening credits (00:37) - Show opening (01:28) - Introducing Elizabeth Snyder (02:33) - Manifesting identity in all women (05:09) - Manifesting Liz's own identity (08:08) - Some photography nerdery (12:10) - It's not all Photoshop (15:13) - How the government made women self-conscious (19:12) - Shame from social norms (23:24) - Gender is NOT the domain of government (27:57) - Finding the real person within (34:52) - Changing the inner dialogue (39:28) - Fear of accepting ourselves (43:04) - Even thumbs are able to be anything they want (47:14) - Men don't need confidence lessons (51:42) - Is every one of us beautiful? (53:51) - How to find Elizabeth Snyder on the internet (56:18) - What is more beautiful than showing who you are? (01:01:17) - Show closing (01:02:19) - Closing credits ★ Support this podcast ★

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:“Mythic Stories” website: https://mythicstories.com/Follow Allison on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allison-stieger/Follow Allison on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allison.stieger"Where the Two Came to Their Father:" https://www.artworkarchive.com/profile/berman/exhibition/where-the-two-came-to-their-father(00:00) - Opening credits (00:37) - Show opening (01:27) - Introducing Allison Stieger (02:23) - A mythic view of the world (06:29) - Becoming the next ancestors (10:06) - Choosing a Heroic Journey (13:21) - Don't turn into your own dragon! (16:41) - Constraining wisdom into a tiny box (19:22) - Changing your story through retelling (22:50) - Seeing ourselves own the cultural power (28:16) - Better humanity lies in diversity (32:32) - Myth is by nature universal wisdom (35:36) - Compassion as a multiplicity of archetypes (42:16) - Seeing beyond our horizons (46:35) - Face your opposite nature (51:41) - Making our own stories (56:45) - Integrating both sides of our Self (01:01:29) - Myth and magic really can work (01:03:19) - How to find Allison Stieger on the internet (01:04:38) - Allison's up and coming book (01:06:57) - Show closing (01:07:52) - Closing credits ★ Support this podcast ★

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:LZRK Consulting website: https://lzrkconsulting.com/Follow Katherine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherinelazarukFollow Katherine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katherinelazarukFollow LZRK Consulting on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LazarukConsultingIncPurchase “Executive Being” from Amazon: https://amzn.to/3ObyXAt(00:00) - Opening credits (00:37) - Show opening (01:28) - Introducing Katharine Lazaruk (02:36) - We don't need to die to be free (08:17) - Surface....but never superficial (09:53) - Character, Congruence, and Choice (14:15) - Preparing the table so authenticity works (17:30) - What is authenticity when so much of success is perception? (20:47) - Changes to the environment (23:09) - Did human nature change? (27:04) - The path is not the path (29:34) - Building the new social structures (33:59) - It hurts to get out of the box (38:02) - Good times with Generation X (39:22) - Whole person, whole presence (43:50) - Pathological introspection (47:11) - Getting better at climbing out of holes (50:10) - We don't heal all at once (53:28) - Avoiding the holes is a process (57:07) - How to find Katherine Lazaruk on the internet (58:52) - Show closing (01:00:20) - Closing credits ★ Support this podcast ★

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:“Getting Reflective” website: https://www.gettingreflective.com/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/id1742272629Listen to “Getting Reflective” on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1cQgMAsCHNBN0kjc73Etes?si=a5fa6880e57a4bdc(00:00) - Opening credits (00:37) - Show opening (01:26) - Introducing Lindsay Bindman (02:43) - Unlearning unhelpful social roles (07:49) - Unlearning fear of personal danger (15:09) - Sailing as a model for unlearning (17:51) - What is unlearning? (21:06) - Why is unlearning so difficult? (26:02) - Tools of silence and punishment (33:05) - Capitalism as defined vs. implemented (39:36) - The lightbulb unlearning moment (47:23) - Activism through providing an example (50:19) - Necessary tools for unlearning (53:43) - Lindsay's mission to bring the unlearning (57:52) - Is experience necessary? (01:05:11) - How to find Lindsay Bindman on the internet (01:06:42) - Parting is such sweet sorrow (01:09:25) - Closing credits ★ Support this podcast ★

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:“Lost Spaces” website: https://lostspacespodcast.com/Listen to “Lost Spaces” on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/lost-spaces/id1484938210Listen to “Lost Spaces” on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2QyzJQIlsUcdpRQ6H6eSV7?si=f590b547274f4b37(00:00) - Opening credits (00:37) - Show opening (01:28) - Introducing K Anderson (03:20) - Why do humans do the things we do? (06:52) - Breaking the stories we tell of ourselves (10:10) - Not even making sense to our community (13:56) - People don't care about belonging (17:48) - No community is a monolith (20:42) - We appreciate being able to discriminate (23:43) - Does queer solidarity exist? (29:13) - Fragmentation by digitization (32:57) - Fighting for your label (38:01) - At what point does identifying become identity? (43:25) - A purpose for internalized queerphobia (45:18) - Look, older British gay men - we're all this! (49:28) - A bunch of letters go to a party... (53:02) - And back to expectations vs. reality... (55:44) - Nobody wants to stay static (01:00:01) - How to find K Anderson on the internet (01:02:19) - Show closing (01:04:36) - Closing credits ★ Support this podcast ★

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/eversensetoysFollow Eversense Toys on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eversensetoys(00:00) - Opening credits (00:37) - Show opening (01:31) - Introducing Matty Hennessey (02:12) - The first gender-expansive experience (09:44) - Gender is straightforward for kids (16:56) - Gender transition happens to everyone around us (18:49) - Struggling just to be seen (25:02) - Do not wait if you know something is right for you (28:19) - Living in a body that works for you (32:41) - Alleviating dysphoria during intimacy (37:29) - Gender-affirming self-care (39:41) - The first ever gender-expansive sex toy (43:02) - Gender transition game-changers (46:22) - The Eversense community project (52:58) - The future of gender-expansive sex toys (56:43) - The Eversense Origin Story (01:00:16) - Show closing (01:00:40) - Closing credits ★ Support this podcast ★

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.comFollow Bob on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-martin-995b30127/Follow Bob on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/awiseandhappylife(00:00) - Opening credits (00:37) - Show opening (01:34) - Introducing Bob Martin (02:24) - An identity without ancestors (06:09) - An unlikely ally (08:28) - I Ching advice to a Florida lawyer (12:13) - Starting over as a Taoist (15:17) - Making a defense attorney (18:31) - Stopping just before hitting bottom (21:39) - Divination as a bridge between minds (27:49) - Intuitive value of divination (32:03) - Without the poles, current doesn't run (35:35) - Humanity, evolution, gender, and the Tao (41:24) - The Book of Changes (46:55) - Learning to live in cycles (49:26) - Bridging Taoism and Christianity (54:28) - The Unknown Life of Jesus Christ (59:50) - I Am The Way (01:06:35) - Show closing (01:07:43) - Closing credits ★ Support this podcast ★

As a special 50th Episode, I speak with Louise Richardson, a transgender woman whose transition in the 1970s demonstrates how - despite many strides made in society - the transgender experience is no better understood. Louise is an author, poet, and playwright whose work can be seen, heard, and read across many media. Louise and I discuss topics as diverse as early transgender community, how gender transition has changed, and how the girl next door always keeps you guessing.REFERENCES:Follow Louise on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@snardflukBuy Louise's books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00M7RGA8AFollow Louise on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/snardflukFollow Louise on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/louise-gail-richardson(00:00) - Opening credits (00:37) - Show opening (01:33) - Introducing Louise Richardson (02:19) - Experiencing a feminine childhood (07:00) - Before the Egg Crack Moment (11:22) - Confidential Magazine: 1970s transgender community (14:40) - Choosing a life without misery (18:21) - From reverence to controversy (22:53) - All transgender people are weird... (26:47) - ...present company excepted, of course... (29:59) - Gender transition in 1970s San Francisco (38:52) - Why in the everloving hell did she go back to Texas? (43:41) - And sometimes family is not supportive... (50:58) - Rebirth as actress, poet, and author (54:02) - Procession: a poem about dimensions (57:55) - Cheetahs: a poem about mothers (59:19) - How to find Louise Richardson on the internet (01:03:43) - Walk with Me, from "Blue Bonnet Road" (01:04:56) - Sharing of ourselves (01:07:50) - Closing credits ★ Support this podcast ★

This week's episode is with the ever-effervescent Kristoffer Hughes. Kristoffer is an esoteric author, teacher of Death Midwifery, and Chief of the Anglesey Druid Order. Kristoffer and I discuss such diverse topics as growing up gay, The Middle Pillar, and what you should try if you think performing an autopsy looks difficult.REFERENCES:Anglesey Druid Order website: https://www.angleseydruidorder.co.ukView “Marw gyda Kris” on BBC: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0jsv129Follow Kristoffer on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristoffer.hughesFollow Anglesey Druid Order on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angleseydruidorder(00:00) - Opening credits (00:37) - Show opening (01:27) - Introducing Kristoffer Hughes (03:03) - Alone, gay, and resilient in sickenly picturesque Wales (09:58) - Resiliency through relationship with the hidden (16:12) - The morgue and a philosophy of empathy (24:15) - Death brings a father and a drag queen together (31:45) - Being Queer when empathy is important (35:04) - The importance of tripartite relationships (40:55) - Equilibrium breaks down difference between genders (46:15) - Maggie Noggi, The Drag Queen Who Makes a Difference (56:07) - The Universe is not diametrically opposed (01:01:07) - Being present at our own death (01:05:39) - Spiritually Queer (01:08:08) - How to find Kristoffer on the internet (01:10:34) - Show closing (01:12:36) - Closing credits ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode, I chat with Dominika Staniewicz about the brain, biochemistry, and the origin of identity. Dominika is a Brain Coach, Elite Neuroencoding Specialist, and Holistic Life Coach who also writes fiction in between all her other activities. Dominika and I talk about topics as far afield as patriarchy, neuroplasticity, and how the color purple doesn't exist (much to my chagrin!).REFERENCES:Dominika Staniewicz’s website: https://yourbraincoachd.com/Follow Dominika on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YourBrainCoachD/Follow Dominika on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourbraincoachd/Follow Dominika on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominikastaniewicz/(00:00) - Opening credits (00:37) - Show opening (01:33) - Introducing Dominika Staniewicz (03:09) - From spiritual to analytical to humble (08:50) - Rebellion against the patriarchy (13:01) - SPECT scan theory for Ami's sake alone (17:48) - Using SPECT to find behavioral patterns (20:39) - Breaking our entrenched patterns (24:04) - Neuroplasticity, gender, and genetics (29:44) - Does the brain cause the thought? (34:15) - What's the definition of Identity? (43:07) - Neuroplasticity in adults (47:42) - Epigenetics as the blueprints for behavior (53:47) - The origin of a human's values (57:24) - Losing seven grams at death (59:31) - Why you get offended (01:03:06) - How to find Dominika Staniewicz (01:05:50) - Show closing (01:06:41) - Closing credits ★ Support this podcast ★

In today's fascinating episode, Max Carey discusses the world of kink. Max is a producer and director who created the documentary "tOuch Kink," about the BDSM community and the value it brings to humanity. Max and I talk about topics as diverse as the philosophy of pain, the wave theory of kink, and how it's always the quiet ones...REFERENCES:Official tOuch Kink website: https://touchkink.comView tOuch Kink on Kinema: https://kinema.com/films/touch-kink-vwykek Follow Max on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddmaxcarey/Follow Max on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seven_journeys/(00:00) - Opening credits (00:37) - Show opening (01:33) - Introducing Max Carey (03:53) - Thou shalt not be weird (07:16) - The hypocrisy of kink haters (11:23) - Kinky people are more empathic (15:16) - It's not the action, it's how it's done (20:16) - Wave theory of kink (24:47) - Sometimes empathy doesn't serve well (27:51) - The most important word in kink is "no" (31:50) - The best dominatrixes (35:16) - It's not the pain, it's what it makes you feel (41:01) - Submission and masochism (44:41) - Ditching labels - define yourself! (49:31) - Good old-fashioned ignorance (54:46) - Kink is the future (57:36) - The Hero's Journey in "tOuch Kink" (01:03:35) - Finding Max Carey on the internet (01:06:01) - Show closing (01:07:34) - Closing credits ★ Support this podcast ★