The Purple Pawedcast

Today's episode features the incredible Louise, or LouLou, and what life as a T Elder means.  LouLou is just a lass trying to live her life, a transgender advocate, and hostess of 'The T Elders' podcast.  We get pretty dang philosophical about topics as diverse as preventing gatekeeping within the transgender community, how gender never stops evolving, and Dickens's lesser-known novel, "Nancy Twist."

REFERENCES:
Louise’s Linktree:  https://linktr.ee/Itsloulou43
Follow Louise on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/itsloulou43.bsky.social
Follow Louise on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@itsloulou43

  • (00:00) - Opening credits
  • (00:37) - Show opening
  • (01:31) - Introducing Louise
  • (02:24) - Of course we've always existed!
  • (06:16) - We need to remember the important stories
  • (12:21) - Stick together to avoid gatekeeping in any form
  • (19:54) - Transgender is who you are
  • (26:57) - An innate understanding of our identity
  • (30:23) - Gender is a moving target for life
  • (35:33) - Gender, culture, and romance
  • (40:52) - Improving media representation
  • (47:06) - Legislating the transgender communiity
  • (51:23) - A new day dawns on identity
  • (53:59) - Reflecting LouLou's Pride
  • (56:32) - How to find LouLou43 on the internet
  • (59:33) - Show closing
  • (01:00:53) - 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.