The Purple Pawedcast

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.comFollow Dr. Stacy on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@DrStacyFriedmanFollow Dr. Stacy on TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@drstacyfriedmanFollow Dr. Stacy on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/drstacyfriedman/Follow Dr. Stacy on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/DrStacyFriedmanFollow 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 ★ Support this podcast ★

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/@traceyjeannapierFollow 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 ★ Support this podcast ★

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 SuicideREFERENCES:Anne Gillaspie’s Website: https://www.fixandform.com/ Follow Fix & Form on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/fixandformFollow Fix & Form on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/FixandForm/Follow Fix & Form on LinkedIn:  http://www.linkedin.com/company/fixandformFollow 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 ★ Support this podcast ★

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/holisticactionsFollow Jeff on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@HolisticActionsFollow Jeff on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/holisticactionsFollow 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 ★ Support this podcast ★

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/9evLdYtFollow Dakarai on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/dakarailarriettforsenateFollow Dakarai on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/share/12H6Wmgbj8E/?mibextid=wwXIfrFollow Dakarai on TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@dakarai.larriettFollow 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 ★ Support this podcast ★

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/thecastleFollow Lynn on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/lynn.daigleFollow 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 ★ Support this podcast ★

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/dyslexiaclassesFollow Russell on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/teaching-students-with-dyslexia/Follow Russell on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@dyslexiaclasses7755 ★ Support this podcast ★

Today's episode features Christian de la Huerta and his story of reclaiming himself from other people's expectations.  Christian is an author, TedX speaker, and personal transformation coach whose latest book explores the relationship of love, choice, and power.  Christian and I discuss topics as wide as toxic masculinity, how power is not zero-sum, and the holistic nature of love.REFERENCES:Christian de la Huerta’s Website:  https://soulfulpower.com/Follow Christian on Facebook:  http://facebook.com/groups/unleashyourinnerheroFollow Christian on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/christiandlh/Follow Christian on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@soulfulpower6929Follow Christian on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/christiandelahuerta/(00:00) - Opening credits (00:37) - Show opening (01:31) - Introducing Christian de la Huerta (02:28) - Our ambivalent relationship with power (07:02) - Giving our power away (09:17) - Finding the balance between the masculine and feminine (12:20) - The price for men of toxic masculinity (15:03) - Misunderstanding our roles in the Universe (18:54) - Popping out of consensus reality (23:42) - Playing the victim card (28:04) - Power is not a zero-sum game (32:55) - Challenging our relationship to power (38:04) - Communication and power relationships (40:32) - Fulfillment as a definition of success (42:33) - Love and the ego (48:07) - Love, the Self, and Self-Love (54:21) - How to find Christian de la Huerta on the internet (59:54) - Show closing (01:02:19) - Closing credits ★ Support this podcast ★

This episode features a look into the Akashic Records with Kanika Vasudeva.  Kanika is an Akashic Records reader and energy coach who founded the Art of Life Center to help parents create a better environment for their children.  Kanika and I muse over profound topics as far afield as the natural happiness of children, learning the lessons the Universe presents us, and why the Universe still seems to make merging on the freeway so difficult.REFERENCES:Kanika Vasudeva’s Website:  https://artoflifecenter.com/Follow Kanika on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@kanikaenergycoachFollow Kanika on TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@kanikaenergycoachFollow Kanika on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/kanikaenergycoachFollow Kanika on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/kanikaenergycoach/(00:00) - Opening credits (00:37) - Show opening (01:35) - Introducing Kanika Vasudeva (02:21) - Life seemed perfect from the outside (05:45) - Letting all the pain out (08:43) - Squeezing happiness from the minutes (11:09) - Finding the inherent happiness (15:59) - A plan, even if not ours (19:39) - This is for your own good... (30:46) - Our role as a parent is to learn from our children (36:05) - Beacons of truth and love (41:47) - The Soul Contract of parent and child (46:35) - Soul Contracts are naturally win / win (58:19) - Processing anger from difficult Soul Contracts (01:03:31) - Tuning into the Divine Plan (01:07:49) - How to find Kanika Vasudeva on the internet (01:13:26) - Show closing (01:15:51) - Closing credits ★ Support this podcast ★

Today's episode features Dr. Allison Battles, a Queer and Pagan licensed clinical psychologist, trauma specialist, and Certified Therapeutic Game Master.  Yes - Game Master!  Allison and I consider topics as far afield as how science can sometimes be unwieldy in healing, using Dungeons & Dragons for identity exploration, and that Dark Elf you made in WoW, but should likely be ashamed of.REFERENCES:Dr. Allison Battles's company, BattleRobin Counseling: https://battlerobincounseling.com/(00:00) - Opening credits (00:37) - Show opening (01:30) - Introducing Allison Battles (03:45) - Dodecahedron in a square hole (09:51) - Be yourself...just not too much (13:57) - Healing the system itself (17:00) - We are more than pathologies (22:24) - The overscientification of mental health (26:35) - How much evidence is enough to notice? (31:09) - Pathologization and acceptable healing (37:30) - Does Western medicine prize healing at all? (40:03) - Telling new stories about who we are (45:37) - Exploring gender through tabletop RPGs (51:52) - Quick nerding out on Buffy and Xena (54:28) - Making Queer exploration natural (59:07) - How to find Dr. Allison Battles on the internet (01:01:27) - Show closing (01:02:05) - Closing credits ★ Support this podcast ★

Today's episode features David Alan Brown's story of transformation.  David is an author, educator, and developer of the Convergence method, which guides you through self-discovery and personal power.  David and I cover the field from developing personal leadership to trusting you know who you are to finding gratitude you get to express who you are.  REFERENCES:David Alan Brown’s Website:  https://davidalanbrown.com/Follow David on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.a.brown.940Follow David on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/theauthordavidalanbrown/Follow David on LinkedIn:  http://www.linkedin.com/in/thewriterdab(00:00) - Opening credits (00:37) - Show opening (01:31) - Introducing David Alan Brown (02:47) - The opportunity of a lifetime (05:42) - Those lies that help us ignore who we are (12:51) - Tolerating for as long as we can (17:40) - Being who you are with other people in the world (25:19) - Only crazy people talk to themselves! (30:06) - The trust necessary to become self-aware (36:02) - Learning to listen to those inner voices (41:09) - Being grateful for who you are (47:06) - Embrace what support and love there is (54:34) - Remove the circumstance from the love (01:03:03) - How to find David Alan Brown on the internet (01:05:40) - Show closing (01:08:18) - Closing credits ★ Support this podcast ★

Today's show features Arnold Beekes and his story of overcoming the narratives that hold us back.  Arnold is an author, speaker, and Brain Fitness Trainer whose masterclasses help you uncondition your brain.  Arnold and I ponder topics as diverse as why it can be damaging to do as you're asked, why sporadic positive reinforcement may not overcome chronic negative reinforcement, and how technology can stifle critical thought.REFERENCES:Arnold Beekes’s Website:  https://braingym.fitness/Follow Arnold on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arnold.beekesFollow Arnold on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@BrainGymFitnessFollow Arnold on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/arnold.beekes/Follow Arnold on TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@podcastercoachFollow Arnold on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/arnoldbeekes/--Salvador Freixedo:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salvador_FreixedoRoy Baumeister:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roy_BaumeisterLosada Line:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Critical_positivity_ratio(00:00) - Opening credits (00:37) - Show opening (01:35) - Introducting Arnold Beekes (02:28) - Doing exactly what you're told to do (05:54) - The narrative vs the reality (13:08) - Mitigating our loosh - negative energy (18:05) - Critical positivity ratio: overcoming our patterns (20:44) - Why is the world so unhappy? (26:12) - Breaking out of the duality (39:10) - Dealing with our flawed narratives (43:36) - Technology as a menace to humanity (49:43) - What we lack is critical thought (52:07) - Brain Fitness: our complete cognitive faculty (59:51) - How to find Arnold Beekes on the internet (01:03:03) - Show closing (01:04:20) - Closing credits ★ Support this podcast ★

Today's episode follows Gretchen Schoser's chilling story of despair and rebirth.  Gretchen is a suicide attempt survivor, award-winning podcaster, and tech-savvy entrepreneur whose work focuses on healing the mental health Western society wears down.  Gretchen and I muse over topics as far afield as the importance of community, how friends love friends no matter what, and why baby raccoons are the balm for all maladies.REFERENCES:Gretchen Schoser’s website:  https://www.schosersolutions.com/Sh!t That Goes on in Our Heads Podcast:  https://goesoninourheads.net/Follow Gretchen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schoser_tw_solutionsFollow Gretchen on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/schoser-talent-and-wellness-llc/(00:00) - Opening credits (00:37) - Show opening (01:33) - Introducing Gretchen Schoser (02:31) - Unlocking other people's prisons with our story (08:05) - Healing through truly listening (12:39) - Further negative self-talk for being Queer (18:57) - Bringing your authentic self to work (22:19) - Be safe, but show up for yourself! (28:50) - You are NOT doing this for your child's sake (34:36) - Love me for who I am or you don't love me at all (39:13) - Pride as being that listening ear (42:06) - Maintaining our own sanity while helping others (47:09) - Healing work through authenticity (50:51) - How to find Gretchen Schoser on the internet (54:48) - Balloons and raccoons (58:31) - Show closing (59:46) - Closing credits ★ Support this podcast ★

Today I welcome Tigrilla Gardenia's plant wisdom to the show.  Tigrilla is a Nature-Inspired Mentor, Certified Life Coach, and World Ambassador for Plant Advocacy.  We consider topics as conceptually diverse as humanity's integration into Earth's story, Eco-feminism as our new word for how humans used to live, and whether Tiggers are made out of rubber or springs.REFERENCES:Tigrilla Gardenia’s Website:  https://tigrillagardenia.com/Follow Tigrilla on Facebook: https://facebook.com/tigrillagardeniaFollow Tigrilla on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@tigrillagardeniaFollow Tigrilla on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/tigrillagardeniaFollow Tigrilla on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/tigrillagardenia(00:00) - Opening credits (00:37) - Show opening (01:34) - Introducing Tigrilla Gardenia (05:57) - Following the music of plants (10:47) - Stepping back into open curiosity (16:32) - Eco-feminism as a safe support system (21:33) - Unlearning the tools that no longer serve (27:42) - We must flow, not balance (37:28) - Frame of reference is everything (42:15) - The tapestry woven from threads of our minds (45:17) - Scoring the music of the Universe (50:44) - How to find Tigrilla Gardenia on the internet (54:51) - Setting our sensory threshold higher (01:01:00) - Show closing (01:04:18) - Closing credits ★ Support this podcast ★

This week's episode features Bobbi Barrington's ability to reframe the stories she told herself all her life.  Bobbi is a keynote speaker, coach, and transgender woman who helps others reveal their own stories and how they can change them for a better life.  Bobbi and I discuss topics as far afield as the power each of us has to tell our own story, how authenticity unlocks deep emotional regulation, and the beauty of getting chatted up in a bar.REFERENCES:Bobbi Barringtons’s Website:  https://www.bobbibarrington.com/Follow Bobbi on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bobbigirl1/Follow Bobbi on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/bobbibarrington/Follow Bobbi on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbibarrington/Follow Bobbi on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@BobbiBarrington(00:00) - Opening credits (00:37) - Show opening (01:31) - Introducing Bobbi Barrington (02:29) - Reframing the stories we tell ourselves (06:40) - Unlocking what is already there (13:05) - Buying into other peoples' fears (16:36) - Fearing a fall to find we fly (22:33) - Knowing the extraordinary within (25:31) - Don't give your power to other people (30:28) - Authenticity is the mindset of personal power (37:37) - Recognizing our power brings emotional regulation (40:41) - An emotion unexpressed stays in our bodies (47:12) - So much more to come (51:16) - How to find Bobbi Barrington on the internet (54:25) - The ultimate transgender experience (59:23) - Show closing (01:01:32) - Closing credits ★ Support this podcast ★