The Purple Pawedcast

Today's show features Katherine Lazaruk and some hilarious stories!  Katherine is a Professional Presence Expert and author of the book “Executive Being: Humanizing Business One Leader at a Time.”  Katherine and I muse over topics as far afield as preparing our environment for us to occupy it, the pain of getting out of our box, and not dumping on Judith Butler.

REFERENCES:
LZRK Consulting website:  https://lzrkconsulting.com/
Follow Katherine on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherinelazaruk
Follow Katherine on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/katherinelazaruk
Follow LZRK Consulting on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/LazarukConsultingInc
Purchase “Executive Being” from Amazon:  https://amzn.to/3ObyXAt

  • (00:00) - Opening credits
  • (00:37) - Show opening
  • (01:28) - Introducing Katharine Lazaruk
  • (02:36) - We don't need to die to be free
  • (08:17) - Surface....but never superficial
  • (09:53) - Character, Congruence, and Choice
  • (14:15) - Preparing the table so authenticity works
  • (17:30) - What is authenticity when so much of success is perception?
  • (20:47) - Changes to the environment
  • (23:09) - Did human nature change?
  • (27:04) - The path is not the path
  • (29:34) - Building the new social structures
  • (33:59) - It hurts to get out of the box
  • (38:02) - Good times with Generation X
  • (39:22) - Whole person, whole presence
  • (43:50) - Pathological introspection
  • (47:11) - Getting better at climbing out of holes
  • (50:10) - We don't heal all at once
  • (53:28) - Avoiding the holes is a process
  • (57:07) - How to find Katherine Lazaruk on the internet
  • (58:52) - Show closing
  • (01:00:20) - 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.