The Purple Pawedcast

Today's episode features an amazing artist and friend, Cendrine Marrouat.  Cendrine really has done it all: poet, photographer, painter, podcaster, and author.  We discuss topics as diverse as camels, the importance of haiku, and why Hemingway is boring.

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REFERENCES:
Cendrine’s professional website:  https://creativeramblings.com/
Auroras & Blossoms website:  https://abpositiveart.com/

  • (00:00) - Opening credits
  • (00:37) - Show opening
  • (01:29) - Introducing Cendrine Marrouat
  • (03:11) - How does one become this creative?
  • (07:50) - Perfectionism taken to the right level
  • (10:54) - Challenge yourself constantly
  • (15:34) - Being comfortable looking ignorant
  • (19:27) - Good writing lets you read between the lines
  • (23:01) - Our favorite Jane Austen books
  • (28:24) - When too little space exists between the lines
  • (32:31) - Learn to write a good haiku
  • (38:03) - The space between in photography
  • (45:33) - Synthesizing a visceral YES
  • (52:23) - Refusing to open to the story
  • (56:30) - Trauma does not need to be our story
  • (01:02:44) - Leading with the between
  • (01:04:52) - Show closing
  • (01:07:23) - 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.