The Purple Pawedcast

On today's show, I speak with the wonderfully introspective Louise Boye.  Louise is a Qi Gong instructor and musician who also facilitates groups in learning Nonviolent Communication.  We cover topics that span from honoring our bodies and emotions, recovering from isolation, and how Hamlet really fits into daily conversation.

REFERENCES:
Louise Boye's Qi Gong website: https://www.facebook.com/QiGongLouiseBoye/
Empati Venner / Empathy Buddies Discord server: https://discord.gg/cvxgkrCyXE
Follow Louise on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@zhcoop
Follow Louise on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qigonglouiseboye/
Support Louise on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/zhcoop480/post
Find Louise on SoundCloud:
     https://soundcloud.com/zhcoop
     https://soundcloud.com/1n5ec7
     https://soundcloud.com/bredsmag

  • (00:00) - Opening credits
  • (00:37) - Show opening
  • (01:29) - Introducing Louise Boye
  • (02:32) - Beginning to consider how to be human
  • (08:44) - Nonviolent communication is critical for healing
  • (14:56) - Communication requires connection
  • (21:24) - Learning who we are never ends
  • (26:28) - The cyclicity of life
  • (31:13) - Western society is too disconnected from Nature
  • (34:07) - Fear of death is fear of living
  • (37:53) - It can't always be Summer
  • (40:48) - Human life as a wheel
  • (48:15) - Modern life is making us sick
  • (52:43) - Some parts of life serve only as compost
  • (55:11) - Nature will supply what we need
  • (01:02:06) - Show closing
  • (01:02:38) - 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.