The Purple Pawedcast

This week, I chat with Pepper Kat about Western society's difficulty in embracing physicality and sexuality.  Pepper is an adult entertainer and podcaster who founded Design Your Dreamgirl to provide a space for all people to explore their desires with no judgment. Pepper and I discuss the spectrum of sexual fantasy, how shaming intimacy is the worst form of control, and why Sigmund Freud should probably be retired.

REFERENCES:
Pepper Kat’s website: https://www.pepperkat.com/
Spicy Spectrum Podcast:  https://www.pepperkat.com/heartfelt-perspectives
Follow Pepper on TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@_pepper_kat_
Follow Pepper on Bluesky:  https://bsky.app/profile/pepperkat.bsky.social
Follow Pepper on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peppertheblackkat/
Follow Pepper on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091550276924
Follow Pepper on X:  https://x.com/BlackKatPepper

  • (00:00) - Opening credits
  • (00:37) - Show opening
  • (01:32) - Introducing Pepper Kat
  • (02:06) - From news producer to Design Your Dream Girl
  • (04:04) - Acknowledging desires reduces assault
  • (09:12) - Historical biases drive current views on sex
  • (13:48) - The spectrum of desire
  • (18:23) - Sex work keeps the world sane
  • (21:53) - Embrace your physicality
  • (26:59) - Voice as a method of affirmation
  • (29:16) - Intimacy takes many forms
  • (32:22) - Being confident neough not to lie to yourself
  • (36:45) - Why not just change social norms?
  • (41:29) - And it all comes down to control
  • (48:02) - Who can call Pepper Kat?
  • (50:47) - How to find Pepper Kat on the internet
  • (52:27) - Spicy Spectrum Podcast
  • (54:04) - Show closing
  • (55:48) - 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.