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The Amethyst Pentacle models identity as five states of human experience connected by five processes in an unbroken cycle of discovery and growth. The last

Navigating gender-affirming surgery can feel overwhelming, and I'm here to break down the choices!

I discuss how to match breast implants to your specific body

"Can you define the word 'gender'?"

It sounds like a simple question, but when I received it as a comment on the podcast with DR

Struggling with identity and burnout in a hostile world? Being human today means feeling lost much of the time, but these four grounding tools help

Gender-affirming care consistently shows lower rates of regret than almost every other medical procedure. Yet, the conservative narrative is often that even one "detransitioner" means

Humans are suckers for a white labcoat. Regardless of qualifications - real or implied - nothing increases the likelihood of us believing some schmo is

Hypnosis is a natural human state, but most people only see a stage with people bawking like a chicken. Hypnotism can and does work, and

This week, we hear Gloria Battini's story of overcoming real life to reclaim her spiritual gifts. Gloria is a transformational guide, spiritual teacher, and empathic

In the last article introducing the Amethyst Pentacle, we found a model composed of five states of human experience connected by five processes to evolve

This week's episode was a tremendous treat for me - I got to talk to Dr. Natalia Zhikhareva, or DR Z PHD! Natalia is a

Human identity comprises far more than genetics, as conservative rhetoric would have us believe. Instead, identity is a complex of the physical, cognitive, and behavioral,

We tell boys they are natural leaders, yet they are falling further behind girls in education every year. Is the very belief in "male superiority"

This week, we hear about identity made reality through boudoir photography with Gregory James Thelian. Gregory is an award-winning photographer and speaker on self-perception whose

Human Identity is more than biology - we have experiences that far exceed the boundaries of any mere body. In reading a book recently by

What's in a name? that which we call a rose
By any other name would smell as sweet.

William Shakespeare
"Romeo and Juliet" Act 2,

From JK Rowling to online activists, everyone has a take on defining "sex." But the truth is most definitions completely ignore the Scientific Method. In

This week's episode is a story of science, politics, and ignorance with Dr. Richard Kaczynski. Richard is a psychologist, Thelemite, and author of the book

Being Queer is difficult! We face hate and discrimination every day. We are stigmatized by society, which limits our ability to succeed. While conservative rhetoric

Every child deserves the chance to express who they are. But parents often push their children to fulfill their goals, not the child's. I know

Today's episode features a raw discussion with Derek Crager about the value of AI in human society. Derek Crager is a tech founder, an AI