The Purple Pawedcast

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 gen...

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.angleseydruido...

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!). REFER...

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.com...

Today's episode features Artemisia de Vine's theory of sexual fantasy.  Artemisia is a sexual fantasy expert, sexologist and author who uses fantasy not as a source of shame and guilt, but as the key to unlocking our deepest motivations and desires.  Artemisia and I discuss prevailing theories of sexual fantasy, the three paradoxes we seek to rectify through sex, and the origin of airborne penetra...

On today's episode, I speak with Ailsa Blair about the drag community.  Ailsa is a neurodiverse, nonbinary product designer and research leader who founded Drag Me, a company whose mobile app empowers drag artists to connect with their fans.  Ailsa and I talk about topics as far afield as Tech Bros treating employees as tools, features of the Drag Me app, and invoking Rule 34 and Godwin's Law at t...

In this episode, I talk history with Neil Laird. Neil is an Emmy and BAFTA-nominated TV producer, novelist, and ancient history geek whose fiction retells gay stories across early human civilizations. We discuss such diverse topics as The Tomb of the Brothers, the Myth of Stonewall, and Toxic Avenger 3 or 4 - whichever was worse. REFERENCES:  Neil Laird’s website: https://www.neillaird.com/  Follo...

Today we hear an inspirational story from Duncan Bhaskaran-Brown.  Duncan is a speaker, author, sober coach, and Morris dancer whose work challenges the stranglehold alcohol maintains over Western life.  Duncan and I cover topics as diverse as alcohol addiction, how drinking affects the rich more than the poor, and The Agrarian Reforms of the 16th Century. REFERENCES: Duncan Bhaskaran Brown’s webs...

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, and founder of the Youtopia Project, which helps people discover their personality and work with the strengths and weaknesses within. Eric and I mull over topics as far-flung as holistic personality theory, how we disagree with our negative traits, and the beauty of Ab...

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 she helps others overcome feeling outside the family to become secure in themselves.  We speak about topics as diverse as how being raised Mormon demands so much, feeling and dealing with attachment wounds, and a prescient poem....

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, Jhenah and I consider the role of culture in gender, promote spiritual service to all, and have a good chuckle over ancient Welsh poetry slams. REFERENCES: Jhenah Telyndru’s website:  https://ynysafallon.com/ Sisterho...

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 Nonviolent Communication.  We cover topics that span from honoring our bodies and emotions, recovering from isolation, and how Hamlet really fits into daily conversation. REFERENCES: Louise Boye's Qi Gong website: https://www.facebook.com/QiG...

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 tune into our natural energetic fields to build a better life.  Gao and I discuss topics as diverse as the power inherited through our names, the unsinkable honesty of our soul, and the social philosophy of Depeche Mode. REFERENCES...

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 Sky," an alternate history of Nazi Germany and the establishment of the first gay state.  Redfern and I discuss topics as diverse as being flexible with labels, the history of homosexual relationships, and the best Pokemon there is. REFERENCES...

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 topics critical to improving the workplace today, including living our own dreams, being safely authentic, and wearing a purple Speedo to work. REFERENCES: Catherine Stagg-Macey’s website:  https://www.conversationsattheedge.co.uk/...

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 training course (that I highly recommend!).  We cover topics as diverse as goddesses beautiful and terrible, how physical changes affect our magical connection, and dangerous cows. REFERENCES: Josephine McCarthys’s website:  https://josep...

In today's episode, I speak with Sara Webb, a Resilience Coach who specializes in breakup and meditation therapy.  Sara and I talk about topics as off-the-wall as how trauma can be seen as valuable to growth, Western medicine's focus on symptoms instead of health, and the billions of bits of data that hit you every second. REFERENCES: Sara Webb’s website:  https://www.sarawebbsays.com/ Follow Sara...

In this episode, I speak with Andrea Leigh about saying "yes" to experiences.  Andrea is a high-impact coach, fashionista, and Co-Host on Thriving Women Network TV.  Topics include finding comfort in discomfort, living life to the fullest, and parents who accept gender transition as long as football isn't impacted. REFERENCES: Andrea Leigh’s website:  https://www.andrealeigh.com/ Follow Andrea on...

Today's episode features Jake Didinsky, a pansexual, nonbinary DJ and Producer.  Jake is also co-founder of the inclusive night club event "Lights Out, Barks Out."  In our discussion, we cover topics as far afield as the power of inclusivity, helping cis / het people understand the queer experience, and the Right Old White Guy. REFERENCES: Jake Didinsky’s website:  https://jakemaxwellproductions.c...

In today's episode, I speak with Karen Anne Coccioli.  Karen is a queer author and public speaker whose queer memoir "Paradise" is available on Amazon.  We cover topics as disparate as fleeing fascism, madness as a source of gender, and the purple light within. REFERENCES: Karen Anne Coccioli’s website:  https://www.karenannecoccioli.com/ Annie Moon’s website:  https://www.authoranniemoon.com/ Fol...

Today's episode features the effervescent Cherish Amber!  Cherish is a queer sex, love, and relationship coach who teaches we must know ourselves in order to have good sex and solid relationships.  We talk about topics as diverse as prerequisites to good sex, stigmatizing sex to maintain control, and Virgin Condoms. REFERENCES: Cherish Amber’s website:  https://www.cherishamber.com/ Follow Cherish...

In today's episode, I speak with the incredible Jasmine Vine!  If you've been living under a rock for the past decade, Jasmine is a trans empowerment specialist with training in several modalities of mental health treatment.  Jasmine and I discuss the urgency of gender transition, being able to identify with your therapist, and West Coast Privilege. REFERENCES: Javine Coaching:  https://www.javine...

In this episode, I am proud to feature my dear friend Kaedyn Nedopak.  Kaedyn is an Award-winning Queer Transgender Producer, Author, Podcaster, and Activist...and he really lives up to the list!  Kaedyn and I talk about such interesting topics as Hollywood's failure to break gender roles, Pagan practices with Irish goddesses, and dissin' from the 80s. REFERENCES: Follow Kaedyn on Instagram:  http...

This episode features Win Charles, an award-winning author, podcaster, and advocate for people with disabilities.  Win and I discuss the abuse people with disability face, the help available after abuse, and why you should have a rainbow sticker on your wheelchair. REFERENCES: Win Charles on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/ButterfliesofWisdom Win Charles on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/...

Today I present an amazing conversation with Lindsay Law.  Lindsay retired from a career as an executive producer and President of Fox Searchlight Pictures to become a novelist.  Lindsay and I discuss the story of "Boys Don't Cry," why we need more gay people in media, and the magic of Vermont. REFERENCES: Lindsay’s personal website:  https://www.lindsaylaw.net/ Follow Lindsay on Instagram:  https...