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Amethysta Herrick

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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.

5일 전

Life, Death, and Equilibrium with Kristoffer Hughes

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.uk View “Marw gyda Kris” on BBC: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0jsv129 Follow Kristoffer on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristoffer.hughes Follow 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 ★

1시간 13분
11월 8일

The Patterns in Our Biology with Dominika Staniewicz

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 ★

1시간 7분
10월 25일

You're Not Kinky, You're Cool with Max Carey

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 ★

1시간 8분
10월 18일

Finding Ourselves in Sexual Fantasy with Artemisia de Vine

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 penetration of pastry products. REFERENCES: deVining the Erotic (free) Substack: https://substack.com/@artemisiadevine Artemisia de Vine’s website: https://www.artemisiadevine.com/ Follow Artemisia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/artemisia-de-vine-780847184/ Follow Artemisia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artemisiadevine/ Follow Artemisia on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArtemisiadeVine Free mini course! The Celeb Swoon Technique: Uncover your own unique erotic narrative with this simple exercise:https://MyFantasyIs.com (also found at https://www.artemisiadevine.com/CelebSwoon). (00:00) - Opening credits (00:37) - Show opening (01:30) - Introducing Artemisia de Vine (02:51) - Sex is in everything we do (06:55) - Theories of sexual fantasy (10:29) - A human-centered theory of sexual fantasy (13:57) - The first paradox in sex (19:14) - The second paradox in sex (22:32) - The third paradox in sex (26:35) - Resolving the paradoxes (30:28) - Changing state of consciousness (35:33) - Improving your life by understanding your fantasies (40:43) - Why do we feel shame at fulfilling our fantasies? (44:52) - The spirituality of smut (48:42) - Fantasies are not necessarily about trauma (52:41) - How to find Artemisia de Vine on the internet (55:46) - Show closing (58:02) - Closing credits ★ Support this podcast ★

58분
10월 11일

Building Community through Diversity with Ailsa Blair

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 the same time. REFERENCES: Ailsa Blair’s website: https://www.ailsamblair.com/ Follow Ailsa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ailsamblair/ Follow Ailsa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whoaitsailsa Drag Me website: https://www.dragme.io/ Follow Drag Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dragme.io Follow Drag Me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dragme.io Follow Drag Me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dragme.io (00:00) - Opening credits (00:37) - Show opening (01:30) - Introducing Ailsa Blair (02:46) - Transforming isolation into community (07:18) - Using empathy to make the world better (17:17) - Nameless faceless tools make lesser products (24:29) - Invoking Rule 34 on identity legislation (27:28) - The evolution of drag (34:49) - Helping drag entrepreneurs (40:00) - Bucking the gender hate (43:37) - The Drag Me community thus far... (46:37) - Coming soon to Drag Me (48:52) - How the drag scene became mainstream (55:22) - How to find Ailsa Blair and Drag Me on the internet (58:22) - Show closing (01:00:06) - Closing credits ★ Support this podcast ★

1시간 1분
10월 4일

Claiming Our Identity through History with Neil Laird

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/ Follow Neil on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neillaird/ Follow Neil on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557422344116 Follow Neil on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gay_history (00:00) - Opening credits (00:37) - Show opening (01:31) - Introducing Neil Laird (03:12) - An early love of film and air conditioning (06:38) - What does Western isolationism miss in human history? (11:25) - Travel with a sense of humility (15:04) - Promoting gay history in fiction (17:52) - The Tomb of the Brothers (22:06) - Humanity has always been queer (25:17) - Prehistoric doesn't mean unknown (29:29) - Interior decorators at Stonehenge (33:50) - Christian suppression of history (36:20) - Modern queer myths (40:56) - Knowing the history claims the identity (45:57) - The Other is magical (48:35) - Making gay love in ancient Rome real today (53:51) - The Mythology of the Stonewall Riots (55:21) - How to find Neil Laird on the internet (56:25) - Show closing (56:54) - Closing credits ★ Support this podcast ★

57분
9월 27일

Choosing to Quit for Life with Duncan Bhaskaran-Brown

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 website: https://www.bhaskaranbrown.com/ Follow Duncan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/duncan.brown.5648/ Follow Duncan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soberwarriorcoach/ Follow Duncan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/duncanbhaskaranbrown/ (00:00) - Opening credits (00:37) - Show opening (01:30) - Introducing Duncan Bhaskaran Brown (02:48) - Good childhood, still unemployable... (06:18) - Learning to be there for your family (11:32) - From addictive personality to cognitive realignment (14:52) - Everybody needs a coach (20:07) - Addiction as a form of self-punishment (23:10) - The unexpected demographics of drinking (28:19) - The road to hell is paved with moderation (32:40) - Can you be "cured?" (38:18) - Quit first or change your mindset first? (41:47) - Building the discipline of mindset (45:49) - Replacing addiction with addiction (48:38) - The joy of Morris Dancing (53:22) - A quick Morris history lesson (57:23) - The Agrarian Reforms of the 16th Century (59:41) - A bit of thanks... (01:01:07) - How to find Duncan Bhaskaran Brown (01:02:39) - Show closing (01:03:24) - Closing credits ★ Support this podcast ★

1시간 4분
9월 21일

Strength in Our Weakness with Eric Gee

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 Abyssinian pottery. REFERENCES: Eric Gee’s website: https://www.projectyoutopia.com/ Youtopia Assessment: https://youtopiaproject.com/youtopia-16-assessment-2/ Follow Eric on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-gee-3565a79/ Follow Eric on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_power_of_personality/ Follow Eric on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eric.c.gee/ (00:00) - Opening credits (00:37) - Show opening (01:30) - Introducing Eric Gee (02:24) - When boring school subjects make great careers (06:52) - Holistic theory vs independent variables (09:39) - The four packs (15:15) - Behavior vs core life values (20:21) - The sixteen animal personalities (23:49) - Nobody agrees with negative traits (29:45) - Totally a chimpanzee... (34:53) - How do we use our animal personality? (39:25) - Demographics and animal personality (45:51) - The strengths that play off our weaknesses (49:42) - Find Eric Gee and Youtopia (51:42) - Generation X reminisces... (55:21) - Show closing (56:20) - Closing credits ★ Support this podcast ★

57분

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Amazing experience

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Mindful bob

I had an amazing experience as a guest on the Gender Identity Weekly Podcast with host Amathysta. The conversation was thoughtful, engaging, and deeply insightful. [Host’s name] has a natural talent for creating a comfortable atmosphere that encourages open dialogue and exploration of complex topics. Their ability to ask thought-provoking questions while maintaining empathy and understanding made for a truly meaningful discussion. It’s clear that they’re passionate about providing a platform for diverse voices and fostering genuine connections. I highly recommend this podcast to anyone looking for insightful conversations about identity and mindfulness.
Great Host

6월 20일

Andrea ❤️😊

Such a pleasure to be a guest on the show! A wonderful host and she facilitated a great conversation. Thank you!
Amythyst is the best!

3월 9일

B. Sandoval

Absolutely love the different topics and perspectives! Amy is awesome and such a delight to listen to!

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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Amethysta Herrick
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2023년 - 2024년
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Gender Identity Weekly

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Life, Death, and Equilibrium with Kristoffer Hughes

The Patterns in Our Biology with Dominika Staniewicz

You're Not Kinky, You're Cool with Max Carey

Finding Ourselves in Sexual Fantasy with Artemisia de Vine

Building Community through Diversity with Ailsa Blair

Claiming Our Identity through History with Neil Laird

Choosing to Quit for Life with Duncan Bhaskaran-Brown

Strength in Our Weakness with Eric Gee

Amazing experience

Great Host

Amythyst is the best!

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Gender Identity Weekly

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Life, Death, and Equilibrium with Kristoffer Hughes

The Patterns in Our Biology with Dominika Staniewicz

You're Not Kinky, You're Cool with Max Carey

Finding Ourselves in Sexual Fantasy with Artemisia de Vine

Building Community through Diversity with Ailsa Blair

Claiming Our Identity through History with Neil Laird

Choosing to Quit for Life with Duncan Bhaskaran-Brown

Strength in Our Weakness with Eric Gee

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Amazing experience

Great Host

Amythyst is the best!

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