The Purple Pawedcast

In this slightly different show, I engage my witchy side with Miriam Rachel, a medium and tarot reader who writes and teaches how to improve your life through divination.  Miriam and I discuss karma, finding your inner depths, and why social media kinda sucks.

REFERENCES:
Miriam Reads Tarot on the web:  https://miriamreadstarot.com/
Find Miriam on Substack:  https://miriamreadstarot.substack.com/
Find Miriam on Medium:  https://medium.com/@msmir
Find The Refugee Newsletter on Substack:  https://therefugee.substack.com/
Gender Identity Today:  https://genderidentitytoday.com/

  • (00:00) - Show opening
  • (00:34) - Introducing Miriam
  • (02:12) - How divination fits into a career
  • (05:18) - The effect of the past on the present
  • (06:30) - Overcoming Echoism with Tarot
  • (10:23) - Self-reflection with tarot
  • (13:51) - Western Magical Tradition
  • (19:26) - Divination as forcing different experiences
  • (24:34) - Introspection through divination
  • (29:29) - Probing your personality
  • (34:00) - Learning to read tarot
  • (41:45) - Sleep paralysis
  • (44:18) - Healthy balance with divination
  • (47:42) - Do you believe in magic?
  • (50:15) - How to get started
  • (53:25) - How to find Miriam
  • (54:40) - Social media as a distraction
  • (56:52) - Show closing
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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.