Every week, join Amethysta Herrick and contributors to Gender Identity Today for a pithy discussion of the challenges facing humanity as each of us discovers our identity and gender.
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Every week, join Amethysta Herrick to hear the interesting, frightening, and overall wacky stuff that thunks through her head. Topics include books Ami's reading, productivity tips, and the philosophy and science of gender and identity.
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Each of us must develop an identity, but often we develop that identity in a way we may never see. In this interview series, I ask people to describe themselves, then mirror back my observations. My hope is to uncover why we become the people we are - how our biology, psychology, and their expression in society converge.
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You're Not Kinky, You're Cool with Max Carey
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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: Off…
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Finding Ourselves in Sexual Fantasy with Artemisia de Vine
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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…
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Building Community through Diversity with Ailsa Blair
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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…
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Claiming Our Identity through History with Neil Laird
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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 L…
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Choosing to Quit for Life with Duncan Bhaskaran-Brown
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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 Ce…
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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 disag…
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The Adult You’re Looking for Is You with Kyleigh Weathers
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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 dealin…
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Transforming Weakness into Strength with Jhenah Telyndru
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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 Telynd…
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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…
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Information Is Not Transformation with Gao Motsemme
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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 t…
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The Liminal Spaces of Humanity with Dr. Redfern Jon Barrett
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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 relation…
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Speak Truth to Power with Catherine Stagg-Macey
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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 web…
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Sex and Gender in Magic with Josephine McCarthy
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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. REFERENCE…
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Trauma is a Gift for Growth with Sara Webb
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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 we…
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Find Your Life's Meaning in Uncomfortable Experiences with Andrea Leigh
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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:…
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07 June 2024 - Kink Will Bring Us Together
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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 Didin…
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Within Madness Lies Power - 31 May 2024
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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…
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24 May 2024 - Changing the Narrative
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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 websit…
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17 May 2024 - Doing What It Takes Because You Must
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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. …
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10 May 2024 - Breaking All the Rules
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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 80…
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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…
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26 April 2024 - The Stories That Must Be Told
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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.lind…
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19 April 2024 - Reclaiming the Present Moment
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In this episode, I host Dr. Lino Martinez! Dr. Lino is an author, podcaster, and Professor of Psychology who views his ability to survive not as extraordinary, only human. Lino and I discuss existential psychology, depleting ourselves to please others, and The Meaning to Life. REFERENCES: Lino’s professional website: https://www.alittlelessfear.com…
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12 April 2024 - Music, Community, and How We Become
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Today's episode features Mx. Crys/ta Song, a Speech Language Pathologist and vocalist who is also Board Co-Chair of Queer Oriented Radical Days of Summer (QORDS). Crys/ta and I talk about such topics as why the South should not be discounted as a political forum, how we cannot help but be part of humanity, and obscure William Makepeace Thackeray qu…
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05 April 2024 - Marketing to the Transgender Experience
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This week's episode features the ever-talented Danni Velasquez-Mora. Danni is Founder and Creative Director of Womankind Creative and - because we had such a great conversation about women's representation the first time (see the link below), Danni wanted to interview me to get an angle on how the transgender community would appreciate representati…
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29 March 2024 - In Praise of the Mammal Brain
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In this week's episode, I speak with Professor Loretta Breuning about human behavior. Loretta is a Professor Emerita of Management, the Founder of The Inner Mammal Institute, and author of the book "Habits of a Happy Brain." We consider such topics as how our undesired behavior can be modified given the appropriate reward, finding forgiveness even …
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22 March 2024 - The Stories That Live between the Lines
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Today's episode features an amazing artist and friend, Cendrine Marrouat. Cendrine really has done it all: poet, photographer, painter, podcaster, and author. We discuss topics as diverse as camels, the importance of haiku, and why Hemingway is boring. -- REFERENCES: Cendrine’s professional website: https://creativeramblings.com/ Auroras & Blossoms…
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15 March 2024 - The Effect of Childhood on Who We Are
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In today's episode, I have a fun discussion about a serious topic with Brittany Sandoval. As a registered nurse and foster parent, Brittany had to process her childhood trauma to help her children become better people. Brittany and I talk about the meaning of anger, how generational trauma can be healed, and Lesbian TikTok. P.S. No cats were harmed…
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In today's episode, I have an honest conversation with Victoria Pelletier, an executive leader, best-selling author, and motivational speaker. Victoria talks me through what it takes to push through adversity, how transgender care is even more difficult for parents, and why jerks need honesty more than the rest of us. -- REFERENCES: Victoria’s webs…
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23 February 2024 - Representing Humans in Marketing
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In this episode, I talk with Danni Velasquez-Mora, an absolutely amazing woman who ups the game in marketing as Founder and Creative Director at Womankind Creative. Danni and I talk about important topics as healing through representation, seeing our own possibilities, and why Wonder Girl should have had a longer run. -- REFERENCES: Womankind Creat…
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16 February 2024 - Finding Our Soul in Dance
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In this on-location podcast shoot, I have a grand time with Julia DiVerdi. Julia is a stunning burlesque and belly dancer who shifted her focus to an inclusive dance studio where she can teach anybody how to dance! We talk about subjects as far afield as accidentally starting to teach, how learning dance can be healing, and Julia's plan for my firs…
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09 February 2024 - The First Step Is to Believe
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In this episode, I speak with John C. Morley. John is a prolific podcaster and writer, a great storyteller, and a serial entrepreneur. John and I talk about believing in ourselves as the foundation of success, taking the risks necessary to achieve what we want, and why hypnotists shouldn't embarrass people during their shows. -- REFERENCES: John’s …
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02 February 2024 - Building a Community Identity
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Today I have the distinct honor of interviewing Emily Kailyn. Emily began a community called The Transverse and continues her great work for the transgender, nonbinary, and gender non-conforming community. Emily and I consider the hard decisions required in building community, the dreams we need to move society forward, and why confidence makes the…
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19 January 2024 - Adequate Representation in Fiction
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Today on the program, I speak with Amanda Lien, a technical copywriter and published science fiction author. Amanda gives us the lowdown on why technology and fiction must show humanity as it is - to remind each of us we are a part of it. We talk about how marketing frequently doesn't get it, lament villains made worse by being gay, and remember 19…
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12 December 2024 - Building Technology That Supports Humanity
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In this fascinating episode, get ready to geek out with Lindsay Tabas, a technologist also known as The Lady Engineer®. Lindsay and I have some great discussion around why technology works against us instead of for us. I only make a few diversions...like why that red button requires a new security architecture. REFERENCES: Lindsay Tabas professiona…
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05 December 2023 - Relationships as a Study of Self
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In this episode, I have a great conversation with Mona Lazar, an artist, writer, and relationship coach. Mona and I contemplate finding reflection in a relationship, why social roles must change for humanity to survive, and how filled doughnuts probably roll downhill better than those with holes in the middle. REFERENCES: Mona's personal website: h…
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30 December 2023 - The Labels We Choose for Ourselves
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In this episode of the show, I speak with my very good friend Shannara Quissell, an amazing attorney and Executive Director of the Colorado Name Change Project. Shannara and I discuss the important things in life: our right to define ourselves, our obligation to trust each other, and the beauty of the brocket for storing documents. REFERENCES: Conn…
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22 December 2023 - Perceiving Our True Selves
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In today's episode, I speak with Lisa Haukom: a dear friend, photographer, and developer of The Self-Portrait Method - a course designed to help us learn to see who we truly are. Lisa and I talk about topics as diverse as self-objectification, why we must approve of ourselves first, and the claptrap of a French Bitch. REFERENCES: Goldenbrand Photog…
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15 December 2023 - Role-Playing Games as Identity Discovery
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Today on the show, I discuss role-playing games with Bill Tucker, an experienced improv actor and tabletop role-playing gamer. Bill and I get philosophical about good and evil, when we can't be the person we want to be, and Darth Vader's poor fashion choices. REFERENCES: Find Bill on Twitter: https://twitter.com/imbilltucker Sly Flourish - Playing …
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01 December 2023 - Sex, Gender, and Sexuality
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Today I speak with the one and only Ossiana Tepfenhart, who covered the adult film industry as a journalist and has written on topics from music to politics to sex. Ossiana and I discuss Lolita fashion, control freaks, and why we should not be embarrassed to appreciate a good orgasm. REFERENCES: Find Ossiana on Substack: https://ossiana.substack.co…
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17 November 2023 - Divination as a Path to Introspection
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In this slightly different show, I engage my witchy side with Miriam Rachel, a medium and tarot reader who writes and teaches how to improve your life through divination. Miriam and I discuss karma, finding your inner depths, and why social media kinda sucks. REFERENCES: Miriam Reads Tarot on the web: https://miriamreadstarot.com/ Find Miriam on Su…
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10 November 2024 - Body, Embodiment, and Identity
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In this episode, I talk to Caitie Corradino, a Registered Dietician and body worker who explains the connections among body, mind, and spirit. Caitie and I talk about topics as diverse as fasting, dietary supplements, and one step better than acceptance. REFERENCES: Full Soul Nutritiion: https://www.fullsoulnutrition.com/ Whole, Full, & Alive Podca…
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27 October 2023 - Art as a Method of Identity
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Today I talk to Tucker Lieberman, an excellent author and philosopher whose transgender journey took place in part through his creativity. Tucker and I discuss important artistic media, how we find ourselves in fictional characters, and give a nod to Wes Craven. REFERENCES: Tucker’s Personal Website: https://tuckerlieberman.com Find Tucker on Mediu…
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20 October 2023 - Gender-Affirming Voice Therapy
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In this episode, I have an informal discussion with my good friend Alison (Dragon) Hiester - because any discussion we have is informal! We talk about what it means to be cis / het in a world of rainbow, what would make a good speech language pathologist, and apologize to Robert DeNiro. REFERENCES: Prismatic Speech Services: https://prismaticspeech…
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13 October 2023 - The Transgender Experience in Türkiye
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Today I am honored to share this interview with my inspiring Sister Döro. She speaks under cover of anonymity about being transgender in Türkiye. The stories she tells are harrowing, and I ask each of you listening please to share this with as many people as you can. Improving conditions for transgender people everywhere must be a global concern. R…
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06 October 2023 - Observations on Feminism
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Today's episode is about feminism. My friend Kendra and I muse on Western society and feminism's role in it. REFERENCES: Dreamers & Doers: https://www.dreamersdoers.com/ The Kochfidential: https://www.thekochfidential.com/notes Get Touchy Feely: https://gettouchyfeely.com/ Gender Identity Today: https://genderidentitytoday.com (00:00) - Show Openin…
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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…
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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/Fr…
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08 September 2023 - Mental Health and the LGBTQ Community
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This episode is the beginning of what is to become Gender Identity Weekly - my existing Dingbat Diaries idea, but engaging other contributors to Gender Identity Today. I may someday break this out into a separate podcast, but I will publish them here as well until the change occurs. REFERENCES: CDC Statistics: https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/suicide-da…
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08 September 2023 - Mental Health and the LGBTQ Community
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This episode is the beginning of what is to become Gender Identity Weekly - my existing Dingbat Diaries idea, but engaging other contributors to Gender Identity Today. I may someday break this out into a separate podcast, but I will publish them here as well until the change occurs. REFERENCES: CDC Statistics: https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/suicide-da…
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