Why Are You?

By Amethysta

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... more

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Why Are You? episodes:

September 29, 2023Morgaine - Lover of Words and Stories
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 Mallory's "Le Morte d'Arthur:" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_Morte_d'Arthur
Pat Barker's "The Silence of the Girls:" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Silence_of_the_Girls
Emily Wilson's "The Iliad": https://www.emilyrcwilson.com/the-iliad-sept-2023
Emily Wilson's "The Oddessy:" https://www.emilyrcwilson.com/the-odyssey
Gender Identity Today: https://genderidentitytoday.com
(00:00) - Show Opening
(00:34) - Introduction
(01:32) - Morgaine, Why Are You?
(02:37) - Hippie-Dippy College Education
(05:48) - Ishtar, Astarte, and Aphrodite Walk into a War
(11:31) - Does Knowledge of the Iron Age Change Our Perspective Today?
(13:37) - There Were Civilizations Before the USA
(15:59) - Etymology as the Basis of History
(19:59) - Morgaine's Favorite Word
(22:33) - Let's Play Fairies!
(24:28) - If You Could Be in History, Who Would You Be?
(28:29) - The Rage of Morgaine
(34:42) - Go Be a Hero or Stay as a Farmer
(39:25) - Ancient Greece Was an Oral Tradition
(44:17) - Fave Historical Fiction Authors
(45:34) - How Should Achilles Go Out?
(49:30) - Emily Wilson's Translations
(55:38) - Show Closing
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September 08, 2023Sabene - Philosopher and Artist
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://williamwhitaker.com/
William-Adolphe Bouguereau: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William-Adolphe_Bouguereau
Hans Holbein - Sir Thomas More: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portrait_of_Sir_Thomas_More
John Singer Sargent: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Singer_Sargent
Joshua Reynolds: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joshua_Reynolds
Titian: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Titian
(00:00) - Intro
(00:33) - Show Opening
(01:39) - Sabene, Why Are You?
(04:45) - Early Art Influences
(08:52) - Painting with Oils
(10:44) - The Struggles of Life Imitates Art
(15:52) - Finding Something to Say in Art
(18:26) - Art That Stops You Dead in Your Tracks
(22:24) - Water Lilies That Leap off the Canvas
(24:31) - Sabene's Primary Influences
(26:31) - Even If It Were to Fall Apart within a Year...
(28:07) - It's Hard to Make a Living as an Artist
(35:10) - There's Something Wrong with the Mouth
(37:24) - The Most Controversial Piece of Visual Art
(40:32) - Charcoal Drawings with the Outback
(43:30) - Don't Forget to Drink Your Cadmium
(44:50) - The Artwork "Sabene"
(48:15) - Not Quite Ready to Speak Sabene's Legacy
(52:05) - Goodbye #1
(57:05) - Goodbye #3?
(55:20) - Show Closing
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August 18, 2023Ari - Healer through Literature
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/@arijensineink
Ari's Substack "Fighting for Writing": https://fightingforwriting.substack.com
Ariel Jensine Web Site: https://www.arieljensine.ink/
Gender Identity Today: https://genderidentitytoday.com
Amethysta's Website: https://amethysta.io
(00:00) - Intro
(00:33) - Show Opening
(01:30) - Ari, Why Are You?
(03:42) - Finding Ari's Authentic Voice
(06:04) - Connecting to Warm Bodies and Herself
(09:40) - Journaling in the Technology Age
(14:55) - Let's Play Fantasy (for healing, right?)
(18:22) - Working in the Metaphysical Realm
(22:25) - Reading Tarot Isn't Always Helpful
(24:32) - The Zone of Calm
(27:12) - The Internet Is a Good Outlet for Pain
(30:32) - Finding a Perfect Story
(31:52) - Being a Healer without Religion
(34:30) - Wicca Could Be More Inclusive
(37:36) - Ari's Bittersweet Ending
(43:49) - Separate the Art from the Artist
(44:24) - Fiction Makes Us All More Empathic
(46:44) - The Power of Story to Make Us Human
(53:06) - Where to Find Ari
(54:34) - That Funny Joke about Squirrels
(55:20) - Show Closing

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August 11, 2023Morgan - Leader of the Parrot Incense Cabaret
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's Substack: https://amethystadings.substack.com/
Amethysta's Website: https://amethysta.io
(00:00) - Intro
(00:33) - Show Opening
(01:31) - Morgan, Why Are You?
(01:45) - What's with the Pirate Icon?
(05:15) - The Journey to Gender Transition
(06:07) - The Meaning of Morgan
(09:29) - The Myth of Arthur
(11:14) - Morgan's Middle Name
(14:14) - Captain Morgan's Sea Shanty Cabaret
(15:37) - Vad Hette Båten?
(16:31) - Shivering Your Timbers
(18:02) - Ami Shows No Maritime Experience
(20:33) - We All Fear Captain Morgan (On at Least Half the Seas)
(23:35) - Rum Incense
(27:24) - Plain Karen Jane
(31:53) - The High Waters of Lake Washington
(33:26) - Captain Morgan Sails into the Closest Bar
(34:57) - Passing...the Torch
(38:50) - Goodbye #1
(41:12) - Goodbye #2
(45:29) - Goodbye #3
(45:39) - Show Closing
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47min
August 04, 2023Reading "I Cried for 'Barbie'"
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.com/
Amethysta's Website: https://amethysta.io
"Why Are You Theme" composed and recorded by Amethysta
(00:00) - Intro
(00:33) - Show Opening
(01:41) - Reading "I Cried for 'Barbie'"

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July 28, 2023Shannara - The Dark Night's Light
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
"Why Are You Theme" composed and recorded by Amethysta
(00:00) - Intro
(00:33) - Show Opening
(01:26) - Shannara, Why Are You?
(01:45) - Making a Difference
(05:24) - It's Hard to Change Your Name
(06:30) - Don't Be Happy When Shannara Is Dead
(08:50) - Real-Life Superhero
(14:00) - What Is Your Superhero Name?
(16:15) - What Is Your Superpower?
(24:20) - How to Carry a Million Butterflies
(26:00) - What Is Your Origin Story?
(34:53) - Who Is Your Supervillain?
(38:30) - Superman Kinda Sucks
(41:47) - How Would Your Adventures End?
(45:23) - Showing Up at Denny's
(47:20) - A Perfectly Normal Metal Show
(49:10) - The Possessions of Shannara
(55:58) - Show Closing

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57min
July 21, 2023Robin - Seeker and Traveler
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 Substack: https://amethystadings.substack.com/
Amethysta's Website: https://amethysta.io
"Why Are You Theme" composed and recorded by Amethysta
(00:00) - Intro
(00:30) - Show Opening
(01:23) - Robin, Why Are You?
(02:22) - Why Kan't Robin Sit Still?
(06:44) - East Timorese Detention Camp
(14:52) - Robin's Oyster
(19:44) - The Most Beautiful Language
(25:06) - The Most Disturbing Pets
(29:09) - Fireballs to the Face
(30:10) - The Smell of Travel
(31:09) - Freedom Units
(31:55) - Plane Food
(35:15) - Robin Stew
(37:32) - How Not to Say Goodbye
(44:47) - Hugs Are All Right
(47:14) - Show Closing

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49min
July 14, 2023Nanie - Natural Woman and Nonconformer
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
"Why Are You Theme" composed and recorded by Amethysta
(00:00) - Intro
(00:33) - Show Opening
(01:23) - Nanie, Why Are You?
(43:38) - Show Closing

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45min
July 07, 2023Saoirse - Sensual Spirit
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
(00:33) - Show Opening
(01:22) - Saoirse, Why Are You?
(40:10) - Show Closing

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June 30, 2023Molly - Teaching Inclusion
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" composed and recorded by Amethysta
(00:00) - Intro
(00:33) - Show Opening
(01:28) - Molly, Why Are You?
(47:01) - Show Closing

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49min

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How many episodes does Why Are You? have?

The podcast currently has 23 episodes available.