The Purplepaw Blog

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

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

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

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

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

This week's episode features a candid conversation about sex with my dear friend Eve Hall. Eve is a physical therapist for sexual wellness and an

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

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

Feminism is ideology, not biology. But TERFs (Trans-Exclusionary Radical Feminists) argue for bioessential definitions that reinforce how a patriarchy is established in the first place.

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