The Purple Pawedcast

Today's episode features K Anderson's dry wit and charm.  K is a podcaster who hosts the "Lost Spaces" podcast, available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.  K and I run the gamut of topics from tempering your expectations of community to choosing labels carefully to the importance of checkbox-action inclusivity.

REFERENCES:
“Lost Spaces” website:  https://lostspacespodcast.com/
Listen to “Lost Spaces” on Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/lost-spaces/id1484938210
Listen to “Lost Spaces” on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/2QyzJQIlsUcdpRQ6H6eSV7?si=f590b547274f4b37

  • (00:00) - Opening credits
  • (00:37) - Show opening
  • (01:28) - Introducing K Anderson
  • (03:20) - Why do humans do the things we do?
  • (06:52) - Breaking the stories we tell of ourselves
  • (10:10) - Not even making sense to our community
  • (13:56) - People don't care about belonging
  • (17:48) - No community is a monolith
  • (20:42) - We appreciate being able to discriminate
  • (23:43) - Does queer solidarity exist?
  • (29:13) - Fragmentation by digitization
  • (32:57) - Fighting for your label
  • (38:01) - At what point does identifying become identity?
  • (43:25) - A purpose for internalized queerphobia
  • (45:18) - Look, older British gay men - we're all this!
  • (49:28) - A bunch of letters go to a party...
  • (53:02) - And back to expectations vs. reality...
  • (55:44) - Nobody wants to stay static
  • (01:00:01) - How to find K Anderson on the internet
  • (01:02:19) - Show closing
  • (01:04:36) - Closing credits
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Creators and Guests

Host
Amethysta Herrick, Ph.D.
Scientist, storyteller, and professional overthinker of all things identity. Also, I happen to be a transgender woman.

What is The Purple Pawedcast?

Welcome to The Purple Pawedcast, where we unpack the complexities of gender, identity, and what it truly means to be human—without the academic jargon (okay, maybe just a little, but only the fun kind).

Curated by Amethysta Herrick. Ph.D., this pod is where science, philosophy, and lived experience collide to challenge assumptions and spark new perspectives. Whether you’re here to explore your own identity, stay informed on the latest research, or just enjoy a deep dive into the human experience, we deliver thoughtful, engaging, and refreshingly honest discussions. No fluff. No gatekeeping. Just real conversations about who we are and how we navigate the world. Dive in, stay curious, and let’s rethink identity together.