The Purple Pawedcast

In today's episode, we hear John Diggs's story of distilling wisdom and personal insight using Mind Maps.  John is a Mappineering Mentor, retired NFL and CFL player, and founder of MappineerVille.com, a community for the practice of Mappineering.  John and I consider topics as far afield as the purpose of life, making sound decisions, and the importance of embracing who you are deep in your Soul.

REFERENCES:
John Diggs website: https://johndiggs.com
John’s I AM method: https://johndiggs.com/iam/
Follow John on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnDiggsMappineer/
Follow John on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MrJohnDiggs
Follow John on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-diggs-mappineer/
Follow John on TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@johndiggable
MindMeister - with discount code DIGGIT:  https://www.mindmeister.com/

  • (00:00) - Opening credits
  • (00:37) - Show opening
  • (01:29) - Introducing John Diggs
  • (02:15) - The purpose of life is to love it
  • (10:47) - Adults with minds of a child
  • (14:22) - Choose your friends wisely
  • (19:09) - The audacity of One True Perception
  • (24:05) - Making decisions with Five Ws and One H
  • (31:02) - The I AM Mind Map
  • (36:03) - Mental health requires good tools
  • (39:18) - Embrace what feels natural and right
  • (43:10) - Finding who you are in your Soul
  • (47:20) - Making I AM a practice
  • (49:41) - Tools for Mappineering
  • (56:50) - Find John Diggs on the internet
  • (01:00:08) - Show closing
  • (01:01:31) - 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.