The Purple Pawedcast

Today's episode features Deane Benninghoven's stories of subconscious symbolism.  Deane is a certified hypnotherapist and hypnosis instructor who helps everyday people overcome everyday problems.  Deane and I mull over topics as diverse as the value of dissociative states, Jungian archetypes in everyday life, and the lack of value in clucking like a chicken.

REFERENCES:
Summit Hypnosis website:  https://www.summithypnosisnw.com/
Follow Deane on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/summithypnosis
Follow Deane on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/summithypnosisnw/
Émile Coué:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%89mile_Cou%C3%A9

  • (00:00) - Opening credits
  • (00:37) - Show opening
  • (01:31) - Introducing Deane Benninghoven
  • (02:27) - Chronic pain, grief, and self-hypnosis
  • (08:34) - Working with the subconscious
  • (15:27) - Becoming the person we needed to heal
  • (19:53) - Hypnosis as a useful dissociative state
  • (26:57) - Intentional links into existing values
  • (33:52) - Empirical evidence of archetypes
  • (39:05) - Every one of us is the Princess of Light
  • (46:14) - Are there contraindications for hypnosis?
  • (49:30) - How can we get started in hypnosis?
  • (55:22) - How to find Deane Benninghoven on the internet
  • (57:34) - Hypnosis can save your life
  • (01:00:50) - Show closing
  • (01:02:15) - 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.