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Sex is NOT a spectrum, and claiming it is gives conservatives a secret weapon to limit gender-diverse identity.

Despite its popularity and well-meaning inclusivity, the

Today we hear about Lilliana Kendra Young's pursuit of justice for all in Indiana State government. Lilliana is a candidate for District 61 of the

In this episode, Terraine LeBeau breaks down how trauma begins, how it manifests, and how it can end.  Terraine is a Certified Relationship Mentor,

Afraid to transition because you don't know where to start? You don't need to have it all figured out right now. You just need a

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

The gender-critical crowd claims Hormone Replacement Therapy can't make a woman the way natural cycles do. But what if HRT could simulate that process?

Are

Why does leaving male privilege make society so angry? Ancient Rome holds the answer.

In this live stream, we explore a fascinating historical parallel: the

Today's episode features Serena Saint Sinclair's story of deconstructing religion to build a new magical practice. Serena is a Chaos witch, Persephone devotee, and hostess

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"