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Welcome to The Purple Pawedcast, where we unpack the complexities of gender, identity, and what it truly means to be human—without the academic jargon (okay, maybe just a little, but only the fun kind).Curated by Amethysta Herrick.
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- Sep 11, 2026
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The Best Care You Can Provide - with Dr. Diana Sorrentino (opens the original)
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Today we hear how affirmed woman Dr. Diana Sorrentino works to ensure safe and fair affirmation for all adolescents today. Dr. Diana is a psychologist, author, and educator for gender diversity. Her latest book Adolescent Gender-Affirming Medical and Behavioral Healthcare published last week, so pick up your copy with the link below. Diana and I consider topics as far afield as how you know your gender, why the tide of anti-Queer discrimination is turning, and why a little bit of fashion is appr
Taking Time to Listen to Who You Are - with Spencer West (opens the original)
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Today's episode features Spencer West's journey through disability to self-discovery. Spencer is a content creator, motivational speaker, advocate, and author. His newest book Breaking Free: Stop Following Expectations and Start Following Yourself teaches how to listen to your inner voice and stop accepting other people's expectations. Spencer and I muse over topics as far afield as personal agency, interdependence, and marveling at method actors. REFERENCES: Spencer West’s Website: https://www.
Representing the Future of Humanity - with Kobey Layne (opens the original)
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Today's episode features the indefatigable Kobey Layne hearing the call and becoming what she must. Kobey is a Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidate for Governor of Minnesota. She and I muse over topics as wide as owning our past, youth in American politics, and why you should vote for someone who cares about you. REFERENCES: Kobey Layne’s Website: https://www.kobey4governor.com/ Follow Kobey on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/kobey4governor.bsky.social Follow Kobey on Instagram: https://www.insta
A Broken Heart Lets More Love Flow - with Shannon Donohoe-Simpson (opens the original)
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In this episode, we hear Shannon Donohoe-Simpson's story of healing and renewal. Shannon is a Joybringer, Spaceholder, speaker, and storyteller who survived breast cancer and turned her journey into a TEDx Talk. We talk about radical ownership, the magical connections we make with others, and making sure not to deprive the world of the opportunity to support you. REFERENCES: Shannon Donohoe-Simpson’s Website: https://shannondonohoesimpson.com/ Shannon’s story on The Collective Magazines: https:/
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