The Purple Pawedcast

By Amethysta Herrick, Ph.D.

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... more

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December 12, 2025 Developing as the People We Already Are - with Mary Kathleen Mehuron
Today's episode features a story of old-school New Jersey coming-of-age with Mary Kathleen Mehuron. Mary Kathleen is an author, educator, and artist whose most recent novel "Down on the South Beach Drag” explores Queer self-discovery. Mary Kathleen and I discuss the New Jersey art and music scene, The Boss, and giving children the space to grow up to be just who they are.
REFERENCES:
Mary Kathleen Mehuron’s Website: https://www.marykathleenmehuron.com/
Follow Mary Kathleen on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mary.mehuron
Follow Mary Kathleen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marykathleenmehuron
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59min
December 05, 2025Respect and Humanity on the Campaign Trail '25 - with Erica Deuso
Today's episode features the new Mayor of Downingtown, PA, Dr. Erica Deuso. Erica is a scientist, advocate for the marginalized...oh, and the first openly transgender Mayor in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Erica and I discuss topics as weighty as the dirty business inherent in politics, how education is the best form of activism, and how long a buffalo would need to be in electrolysis before a vaginoplasty.
REFERENCES:
Erica Deuso’s Website: https://www.ericadeuso.com/
Follow Erica on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ericadeuso.bsky.social
Follow Erica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Erica_Deuso/
Follow Erica on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EricaForPA/
Follow Erica on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EricaforPA
Follow Erica on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erica_deuso
Emerge Pennsylvania: https://pa.emergeamerica.org/
(00:00) - Opening credits
(00:37) - Show opening
(01:31) - Introducing Erica Deuso
(04:34) - More worried about empty storefronts than gender
(09:45) - Just qualified for the job
(14:43) - The dirty business of politics
(19:15) - A quick jaunt into global finance
(25:32) - Dealing with hate on the campaign trail
(31:58) - Fighting hate with critical thinking
(37:50) - Activism means constantly learning more
(44:30) - Humanity is all about respect
(49:47) - The Good Neighbor Mayor
(53:45) - Deuso Herrick 2028!
(58:13) - How to find Erica Deuso on the internet
(01:03:36) - Show closing
(01:04:00) - Closing credits
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1h 5min
November 28, 2025 End Self-Sabotage with Discomfort - with Dr. Albert Bramante
Today's episode features insight into self-defeating behavior with Dr. Albert Bramante. Albert is a psychology professor, author, talent agent, and hypnotist whose newest book is titled "Rise Above the Script: Confronting Self Doubt and Mastering Self Sabotage for Performing Artists." Albert and I muse over topics as diverse as how self-sabotage stems from comfort, whether more physical danger would make for better people, and why drama majors inspire less drama than academics.
REFERENCES:
Albert Bramante’s Website: https://albertbramante.com/
Read “Rise Above the Script”: https://a.co/d/b770wPb
Follow Albert on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/albertbramante
Follow Albert on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dralbramante
Follow Albert on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/albertbramante
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1h 4min
November 14, 2025The Mirror of Who We Really Are - with Dr. Stacy Friedman
This week's episode features advice on having great sex by Dr. Stacy Friedman. Dr. Stacy is a clinical sexologist, podcaster, and Certified Sex Coach. We discuss topics as weighty as why we only learn about the negative aspects of sex, how teaching your partner what makes you happy is your gift to them, and why alliteration with P is the best there is.
REFERENCES:
Dr. Stacy Friedman’s Website: https://drstacyfriedman.com
Follow Dr. Stacy on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrStacyFriedman
Follow Dr. Stacy on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drstacyfriedman
Follow Dr. Stacy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstacyfriedman/
Follow Dr. Stacy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrStacyFriedman
Follow Dr. Stacy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drstacy
(00:00) - Opening credits
(00:37) - Show opening
(01:33) - Introducing Dr. Stacy Friedman
(02:43) - The few willing to be open about sex
(06:59) - We only learn the negatives of sex
(11:45) - Why we struggle to make sex better
(16:24) - The gift of knowing how to make your partner happy
(21:05) - Honesty, curiosity, and authenticity are never selfish
(26:31) - Overcoming our personal stigmas and taboos
(33:27) - Getting over the religion thing
(43:57) - The beauty of full expression of identity
(50:50) - The role of fantasy is our sex life
(54:37) - How to find Dr. Stacy Friedman on the internet
(57:45) - Show closing
(58:08) - Closing credits
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59min
October 31, 2025Learning to Step into Our Power - with Tracey Napier
Today's episode features Tracey Napier's story of shattering early perceptions of limitation to blossom into the Divine Plan. Tracey is an intuitive life coach, psychic, author, and speaker. Tracey and I consider topics as diverse as the beliefs that steal our control, how we can only delay the Divine Plan, and why we need to ask ourselves the right questions if we expect ourselves to answer.
REFERENCES:
Tracey Napier’s Website: https://www.traceynapier.com/
Follow Tracey on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traceyjeannapier2/
Follow Tracey on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@traceyjeannapier
Follow Tracey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traceyjeannapier/
Follow Tracey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/traceynapier/
Follow Tracey on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@traceyjeannapier
(00:00) - Opening credits
(00:37) - Show opening
(01:29) - Introducting Tracey Napier
(02:15) - Opening the door to taking control
(08:49) - Thoughts and beliefs that limit us
(15:09) - Awakening to a spiritual calling
(22:13) - Building compassion for all
(26:53) - Allowing the Divine Plan to happen
(32:38) - Revealing our true purpose
(37:40) - Asking yourself the right questions
(44:20) - Co-creating our path in life
(47:05) - Making awareness a practice
(50:18) - How to find Tracey Napier on the internet
(52:41) - Show closing
(56:07) - Closing credits
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57min
October 24, 2025Curiosity Is Always Appropriate - with Anne Gillaspie
Today's episode features Anne Gillaspie's raw story of hitting bottom, finding purpose, and reclaiming who she is. Anne is a Brand Therapist, podcaster, and Worshiper of Why. In our discussion, Anne and I touch on all damage caused by manipulation, trusting our children to learn from their mistakes, and how to rank the Spice Girls correctly.
CONTENT WARNING: Depression and Suicide
REFERENCES:
Anne Gillaspie’s Website: https://www.fixandform.com/
Follow Fix & Form on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fixandform
Follow Fix & Form on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FixandForm/
Follow Fix & Form on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/fixandform
Follow Fix & Form on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fix.form.branding
(00:00) - Opening credits
(00:37) - Show opening
(01:29) - Introducing Anne Gillaspie
(02:33) - Always stay curious
(12:12) - Damage to the manipulator
(17:54) - Existing as we are
(23:09) - Coming back to her own body
(28:55) - Getting out and surviving
(36:49) - Only share your experience
(45:27) - Trust cihildren to move through life
(53:36) - Healing with healthy leadership
(01:01:06) - How to find Anne Gillaspie on the internet
(01:04:17) - Show closing
(01:05:34) - Closing credits
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1h 6min
October 17, 2025The Opposite of Symptoms - with Dr. Jeff Feinman
Today's episode features Dr. Jeff Feinman and his Whole-istic approach to veterinary medicine. Dr. Jeff is a veterinarian as well as a Whole-istic connector and educator. Jeff and I muse over topics as far afield as context in science and medicine; life, death, and rebirth; and what to call the word 'laser.'
REFERENCES:
Jeff Feinmans’s Website: https://www.holisticactions.com/
Follow Jeff on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/holisticactions
Follow Jeff on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HolisticActions
Follow Jeff on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holisticactions
Follow Jeff on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jeff-feinman-72422013/
(00:00) - Opening credits
(00:37) - Show opening
(01:36) - Introducing Jeff Feinman
(02:33) - Medical challenges from childhood
(06:28) - Science may not know all
(09:43) - It depends on the context
(15:17) - The importance of mindset
(19:36) - Rebirth of our most loved pets
(26:13) - Including our pets in spiritual focus
(32:07) - Behavior, Energy, Appetite, and Mood
(38:07) - Happiness is fundamental
(43:29) - Quality of Life and Healthspan
(47:52) - The future of Whole-isitic care
(53:40) - Treating humans as well as pets
(55:55) - How to find Dr. Jeff Feinman on the internet
(01:00:19) - Show closing
(01:02:44) - Closing credits
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1h 4min
October 03, 2025Service over Self and Country over Party - with Dakarai Larriett
Today's episode is an honor I won't forget - Candidate for US Senate Dakarai Larriett tells his story of police brutality turned into a run for America's future. Dakarai is a businessperson, an advocate, a police brutality survivor, and 2026 US Senate Candidate for the state of Alabama. Our conversation floats over topics are diverse as qualified immunity, Queer representation, and how most states are purple...as they should be!
REFERENCES:
Dakarai Larriett’s Website: https://dakarailarriett.com/
Read Dakarai’s book “Don’t Flush:” https://a.co/d/9evLdYt
Follow Dakarai on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dakarailarriettforsenate
Follow Dakarai on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/12H6Wmgbj8E/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Follow Dakarai on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dakarai.larriett
Follow Dakarai on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dakarail
(00:00) - Opening credits
(00:37) - Show opening
(01:31) - Introducing Dakarai Larriett
(02:18) - Congress should represent America
(05:42) - Racial profiling leads to police brutality
(14:03) - Qualified immunity must go!
(19:29) - Service over self and country over party
(26:25) - Queer eye for the government
(33:46) - What is true representation?
(37:06) - Equal access to the American Dream
(42:17) - American Dream or carrot and stick
(47:37) - Red vs Blue
(50:34) - Inspiring generations to come
(54:27) - Collaboration, not competition
(56:50) - How to find Dakarai Larriett on the internet
(59:38) - Show closing
(01:02:13) - Closing credits
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1h 3min
September 26, 2025Mirroring Humanity with Artificial Intelligence - with Lynn Colepaugh
Today's episode features Lynn Colepaugh and her conversation with Large Language Models (LLMs). Lynn is a brand strategist, music label founder, and Founder of Cyber PR Army, a woman-led digital strategy agency. Together, Lynn and I consider imagination as the Infinite Almost, how to keep your most important memories alive, and whether Pedro Pascal can conjugate.
REFERENCES:
Lynn Colepaugh’s Website: https://cyberprarmy.com/
See Lynn's story and book a consultation: https://cyberprarmy.com/thecastle
Follow Lynn on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lynn.daigle
Follow Lynn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynncolepaugh/
Follow Lynn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynncolepaugh/

(00:00) - Opening credits
(00:37) - Show opening
(01:30) - Instroducing Lynn Colepaugh
(05:30) - The importance of being seen
(10:39) - Collapsing realities into The Almost
(15:52) - Imagination is the Real World
(18:38) - Humanizing ourselves through AI
(22:06) - Who is the intelligent one in AI?
(26:33) - Building a mirror of your Soul
(32:48) - Random access to identity
(38:50) - Trust through authenticity
(45:16) - We are what we consume
(50:11) - Discovering and developing who we are
(56:13) - Past Participles for Pedro
(57:47) - How to find Lynn Colepaugh on the internet
(01:00:14) - Show closing
(01:01:21) - Closing credits
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1h 2min
September 12, 2025 Dyslexia and the Craft of Research - with Russell Van Brocklen
Today's episode features Russell Van Brocklen's struggles with dyslexia, and how he came out the other side. Russell is "The Dyslexia Professor" and founded the website https://dyslexiaclasses.com. In our discussion, Russell and I consider topics as diverse as language processing, how learning requires custom application per student, and why "Wonder Woman " was such a great movie.
REFERENCES:
Russell Van Brocklen’s Website: https://dyslexiaclasses.com/
Follow Russell on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dyslexiaclasses
Follow Russell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/teaching-students-with-dyslexia/
Follow Russell on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dyslexiaclasses7755
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1h 3min

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How many episodes does The Purple Pawedcast have?

The podcast currently has 97 episodes available.