Why Are You?

In this episode, we meet Morgaine (no, a different one!) whose education in Ancient Mediterranean History turns out to be some of the most fascinating conversation I've had in a while!  Morgaine and I discuss goddesses of carnal pleasure, the misogyny of translators, and better last lines than "That's All, Folks!" REFERENCES:  Dreamers & Doers:  https://www.dreamersdoers.com/ Sir Thomas Mallor...

In this show, I speak with Sabene - an artist in the true sense whose love for the craft shows in everything she does.  Sabene and I discuss cadmium, the art from role-playing games, water lilies that will stop you in your tracks. REFERENCES: David Martin:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_L._Martin Frank Frazetta:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Frazetta William Whittaker:  http://william...

In this show, we meet Ari - a writer and editor whose healing energy inflames her fiction.  Ari and I talk about hate on the internet, Wicca's gender binary, and no actual jokes about squirrels. REFERENCES: Clan of the Cave Bear:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Clan_of_the_Cave_Bear Kaikeyi:  https://www.amazon.com/Kaikeyi-Novel-Vaishnavi-Patel/dp/0759557330 Ari's Medium:  https://medium.com/@a...

In this episode, we meet Morgan - a hilarious, irreverent and vibrant woman...whom I ask to picture herself in the pirate's life.  Morgan and I discuss such important topics as naming cars / boats, allowing your crew to choose for themselves, and whether we can float Florida out to sea a bit. REFERENCES: The Mandela Effect: https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-the-mandela-effect-4589394 Amethysta'...

Today's episode comes from an article I wrote this week after seeing the movie "Barbie."  In short, I loved it, and I cried.  My article is very heartfelt, and I get pretty emotional in this reading.  So be aware.  💜 There are also very minor spoilers in this reading.  If you do not want "Barbie" spoiled for you, go see it first! REFERENCES: Amethysta's Substack:  https://amethystadings.substack....

In this episode, we meet Shannara, one of the wackiest - and most wonderful - women I know.  Shannara and I have a serious discussion about butterflies, the Power of Water, and the bastards whose deaths are celebrated. REFERENCES: Colorado Name Change Project:  https://www.namechangeproject.org/ Amethysta's Substack:  https://amethystadings.substack.com/ Amethysta's Website:  https://amethysta.io...

In this episode, we meet Robin - a sincere seeker of humanity and the truth.  Robin and I discuss such scintillating topics as doing time in Timor, the best spices for cooking your leg, and saying goodbye when you know you'll never see the person again. REFERENCES: Find Robin on Medium:  https://medium.com/@robin_wilding Find Robin on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@robin_wilding Amethysta's Su...

In this episode, we meet a vibrant woman who found herself in the quiet of Ireland.  Nanie and I laugh about the horrors of home, bland British food, and the value of carrying a bag of dirt with you in case you need a perfume. REFERENCES: Find Nanie on Medium:  https://medium.com/@naniehurley Amethysta's Substack:  https://amethystadings.substack.com/ Amethysta's Website:  https://amethysta.io "Wh...

In this episode, we meet a woman with a spiritual network across the globe.  Saoirse and I discuss writing, bathtub guacamole, and mushroom fairy circles. REFERENCES: Find Saoirse on Medium:  https://medium.com/@nimue_40902 Amethysta's Substack:  https://amethystadings.substack.com/ Amethysta's Website:  https://amethysta.io "Why Are You Theme" composed and recorded by Amethysta   (00:00) - Intro...

In this episode, we meet a woman who heals herself through improv and setting good boundaries.  Molly and I discuss such heady topics as chocolate carrots, inappropriate hugs, and our favorite Spice Girl. REFERENCES: Find Molly on Medium:  https://medium.com/@mollygmiller Amethysta's Substack:  https://amethystadings.substack.com/ Amethysta's Website:  https://amethysta.io "Why Are You Theme" comp...

Today on the podcast, we meet a writer who won't let oppression go without a fight.  Lilith and I talk about Christina Aguilera, conservative Christianity, and the cold comfort of fish breath. REFERENCES: Find Lilith on Medium:  https://medium.com/@lilith.helstrom Amethysta's Substack:  https://amethystadings.substack.com/ Amethysta's Website:  https://amethysta.io "Why Are You Theme" composed and...

In today's show, we meet a woman with a wonderful podcast voice.  Michelle and I muse about too much coffee, saving the world, and the versatility of the avocado. REFERENCES: The MLG Collective:  https://themlgcollective.com/ Find Michelle on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/michelleglogovac/ Amethysta's Substack:  https://amethystadings.substack.com/ Amethysta's Website:  https://amethysta.i...

In this episode, we meet one of the originals in the LGBTQ technology community.  Bianca and I talk about parenting, overtone singing, and trees.  REFERENCES: Overtone Singing:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHTF1-IhuC0 Baobab Tree:  https://www.britannica.com/plant/baobab-tree-genus Amethysta's Substack:  https://amethystadings.substack.com/ Amethysta's Website:  https://amethysta.io "Why Are Y...

Today we meet a woman who won't hesitate to tell you the good news or the bad.  Tori and I talk about Washington, D.C., how to determine if you're a good person, and the stereotype around marketing (SPOLIER: Tori isn't an example). REFERENCES: Amethysta's Substack:  https://amethystadings.substack.com/ Amethysta's Website:  https://amethysta.io "Why Are You Theme" composed and recorded by Amethyst...

In today's episode, we meet an Irish woman who has more past in a year than I do in a decade.  Fiona and I discuss Irish myth, what makes a good song, and a new ice cream flavor from Ben & Jerry. REFERENCES: Follow Fiona on Medium:  https://medium.com/@fionafeng78 Amethysta's Substack:  https://amethystadings.substack.com/ Amethysta's Website:  https://amethysta.io "Why Are You Theme" composed...

I had a nice interview to publish, but the audio quality wasn't good, so we decided to try again.  In the meantime, enjoy this audio from a video I posted regarding Sirona Ryan.  More information below. REFERENCES: Original video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7q8N0sS-qM Seattle Voice Lab:  https://www.seattlevoicelab.com/ Substack:  https://amethystadings.substack.com/ Website:  https://ameth...

Today we meet an extraordinary person - one who extends beyond the borders that limit thought.  Amélie and I discuss medical user interfaces, the need to question as opposed to direct, and why I should know enough not to change the words I am given. REFERENCES: amélie's personal website:  https://amelie.is amélie's Strategy Consultancy:  https://www.userspacecraft.com/ Substack:  https://amethysta...

On the show today is a woman capable of setting the boundaries that helped her achieve a high level of skill in several fields.  Jill and I talk about divorce, menopause, choreography, and being interesting. REFERENCES: Substack:  https://amethystadings.substack.com/ Website:  https://amethysta.io "Why Are You Theme" composed and recorded by Amethysta   (00:00) - Intro (00:38) - Show Opening (01:3...

In this episode is a man who has struggled with what life has to offer, which is why he chooses to change other people's lives now.  Sieran and I discuss topics as varied as mental health, gender-affirming surgery, and Pokémon! REFERENCES: Find Sieran on Medium:   https://medium.com/@sieranlane Subscribe to Sieran's Ghost newsletter:   https://sieranlane.ghost.io Follow Sieran on Twitter:     http...

On the show today is a person who combats misrepresentation in the human experience academically, professionally, and in their daily life.  Rae and I have a discussion that spans many topics: from ingrained gender roles to use of voice in therapy. REFERENCES: Imari Babarin:  https://www.instagram.com/reel/CqjVf0ctuBy/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= For more about gender-affirming voice work:  https://www.bec...

On the show today is a person who feels kinship with all of humanity.  Zach and I talk about moving to the USA and finding ourselves through the mist of our parents' aspirations. REFERENCES: Substack:  https://amethystadings.substack.com/ Website:  https://amethysta.io "Why Are You Theme" composed and recorded by Amethysta   (00:00) - Intro (00:38) - Show Opening (01:32) - Zach, Why Are You? (21:2...

On the show today is a man whose humility is only overshadowed by his conversation.  Shannon raises some exceptional questions - ones neither of us can truly answer! REFERENCES: Follow Shannon on Mastodon:  https://mastodon.social/@ShannonWebb Substack:  https://amethystadings.substack.com/ Website:  https://amethysta.io "Why Are You Theme" composed and recorded by Amethysta   (00:00) - Intro (00:...

 As the first episode in this series, I wanted to ask a real philosopher to discuss identity, and Cypress was kind enough to oblige.  We start off with a theory of identity before I ask Cypress "Why are you?"  Cypress is a profound thinker - this is a wonderful inaugural episode! REFERENCES: Cypress's Academic Profile:  https://philosophy.yale.edu/people/cypress-hall Cypress's Advisor, Robin Dembr...