In this episode, we meet Morgaine (no, a different one!) whose education in Ancient Mediterranean History turns out to be some of the most fascinating conversation I've had in a while! Morgaine and I discuss goddesses of carnal pleasure, the misogyny of translators, and better last lines than "That's All, Folks!" REFERENCES: Dreamers & Doers: https://www.dreamersdoers.com/ Sir Thomas Mallory's "Le Morte d'Arthur:" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_Morte_d'Arthur Pat Barker's "The Silence of t...
Sep 29, 2023•57 min•Ep. 23
In this show, I speak with Sabene - an artist in the true sense whose love for the craft shows in everything she does. Sabene and I discuss cadmium, the art from role-playing games, water lilies that will stop you in your tracks. REFERENCES: David Martin: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_L._Martin Frank Frazetta: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Frazetta William Whittaker: http://williamwhitaker.com/ William-Adolphe Bouguereau: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William-Adolphe_Bouguereau Hans ...
Sep 08, 2023•59 min•Ep. 22
In this show, we meet Ari - a writer and editor whose healing energy inflames her fiction. Ari and I talk about hate on the internet, Wicca's gender binary, and no actual jokes about squirrels. REFERENCES: Clan of the Cave Bear: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Clan_of_the_Cave_Bear Kaikeyi: https://www.amazon.com/Kaikeyi-Novel-Vaishnavi-Patel/dp/0759557330 Ari's Medium: https://medium.com/@arijensineink Ari's Substack "Fighting for Writing": https://fightingforwriting.substack.com Ariel Jensin...
Aug 18, 2023•56 min•Ep. 20
In this episode, we meet Morgan - a hilarious, irreverent and vibrant woman...whom I ask to picture herself in the pirate's life. Morgan and I discuss such important topics as naming cars / boats, allowing your crew to choose for themselves, and whether we can float Florida out to sea a bit. REFERENCES: The Mandela Effect: https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-the-mandela-effect-4589394 Amethysta's Substack: https://amethystadings.substack.com/ Amethysta's Website: https://amethysta.io (00:00) - ...
Aug 11, 2023•47 min•Ep. 19
Today's episode comes from an article I wrote this week after seeing the movie "Barbie." In short, I loved it, and I cried. My article is very heartfelt, and I get pretty emotional in this reading. So be aware. 💜 There are also very minor spoilers in this reading. If you do not want "Barbie" spoiled for you, go see it first! REFERENCES: Amethysta's Substack: https://amethystadings.substack.com/ Amethysta's Website: https://amethysta.io "Why Are You Theme" composed and recorded by Amethysta (00:...
Aug 04, 2023•6 min•Ep. 18
In this episode, we meet Shannara, one of the wackiest - and most wonderful - women I know. Shannara and I have a serious discussion about butterflies, the Power of Water, and the bastards whose deaths are celebrated. REFERENCES: Colorado Name Change Project: https://www.namechangeproject.org/ Amethysta's Substack: https://amethystadings.substack.com/ Amethysta's Website: https://amethysta.io "Why Are You Theme" composed and recorded by Amethysta (00:00) - Intro (00:33) - Show Opening (01:26) - ...
Jul 28, 2023•57 min•Ep. 17
In this episode, we meet Robin - a sincere seeker of humanity and the truth. Robin and I discuss such scintillating topics as doing time in Timor, the best spices for cooking your leg, and saying goodbye when you know you'll never see the person again. REFERENCES: Find Robin on Medium: https://medium.com/@robin_wilding Find Robin on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@robin_wilding Amethysta's Substack: https://amethystadings.substack.com/ Amethysta's Website: https://amethysta.io "Why Are You The...
Jul 21, 2023•48 min•Ep. 16
In this episode, we meet a vibrant woman who found herself in the quiet of Ireland. Nanie and I laugh about the horrors of home, bland British food, and the value of carrying a bag of dirt with you in case you need a perfume. REFERENCES: Find Nanie on Medium: https://medium.com/@naniehurley Amethysta's Substack: https://amethystadings.substack.com/ Amethysta's Website: https://amethysta.io "Why Are You Theme" composed and recorded by Amethysta (00:00) - Intro (00:33) - Show Opening (01:23) - Nan...
Jul 14, 2023•45 min•Ep. 15
In this episode, we meet a woman with a spiritual network across the globe. Saoirse and I discuss writing, bathtub guacamole, and mushroom fairy circles. REFERENCES: Find Saoirse on Medium: https://medium.com/@nimue_40902 Amethysta's Substack: https://amethystadings.substack.com/ Amethysta's Website: https://amethysta.io "Why Are You Theme" composed and recorded by Amethysta (00:00) - Intro (00:33) - Show Opening (01:22) - Saoirse, Why Are You? (40:10) - Show Closing ★ Support this podcast ★...
Jul 07, 2023•41 min•Ep. 14
In this episode, we meet a woman who heals herself through improv and setting good boundaries. Molly and I discuss such heady topics as chocolate carrots, inappropriate hugs, and our favorite Spice Girl. REFERENCES: Find Molly on Medium: https://medium.com/@mollygmiller Amethysta's Substack: https://amethystadings.substack.com/ Amethysta's Website: https://amethysta.io "Why Are You Theme" composed and recorded by Amethysta (00:00) - Intro (00:33) - Show Opening (01:28) - Molly, Why Are You? (47:...
Jun 30, 2023•48 min•Ep. 13
Today on the podcast, we meet a writer who won't let oppression go without a fight. Lilith and I talk about Christina Aguilera, conservative Christianity, and the cold comfort of fish breath. REFERENCES: Find Lilith on Medium: https://medium.com/@lilith.helstrom Amethysta's Substack: https://amethystadings.substack.com/ Amethysta's Website: https://amethysta.io "Why Are You Theme" composed and recorded by Amethysta (00:00) - Intro (00:33) - Show Opening (01:25) - Lilith, Why Are You? (39:04) - S...
Jun 23, 2023•40 min•Ep. 12
In today's show, we meet a woman with a wonderful podcast voice. Michelle and I muse about too much coffee, saving the world, and the versatility of the avocado. REFERENCES: The MLG Collective: https://themlgcollective.com/ Find Michelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michelleglogovac/ Amethysta's Substack: https://amethystadings.substack.com/ Amethysta's Website: https://amethysta.io "Why Are You Theme" composed and recorded by Amethysta (00:00) - Intro (00:33) - Show Opening (01:22) -...
Jun 16, 2023•34 min•Ep. 11
In this episode, we meet one of the originals in the LGBTQ technology community. Bianca and I talk about parenting, overtone singing, and trees. REFERENCES: Overtone Singing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHTF1-IhuC0 Baobab Tree: https://www.britannica.com/plant/baobab-tree-genus Amethysta's Substack: https://amethystadings.substack.com/ Amethysta's Website: https://amethysta.io "Why Are You Theme" composed and recorded by Amethysta (00:00) - Intro (00:33) - Show Opening (01:38) - Bianca, Why ...
Jun 10, 2023•38 min•Ep. 10
Today we meet a woman who won't hesitate to tell you the good news or the bad. Tori and I talk about Washington, D.C., how to determine if you're a good person, and the stereotype around marketing (SPOLIER: Tori isn't an example). REFERENCES: Amethysta's Substack: https://amethystadings.substack.com/ Amethysta's Website: https://amethysta.io "Why Are You Theme" composed and recorded by Amethysta ★ Support this podcast ★...
Jun 02, 2023•29 min•Ep. 9
In today's episode, we meet an Irish woman who has more past in a year than I do in a decade. Fiona and I discuss Irish myth, what makes a good song, and a new ice cream flavor from Ben & Jerry. REFERENCES: Follow Fiona on Medium: https://medium.com/@fionafeng78 Amethysta's Substack: https://amethystadings.substack.com/ Amethysta's Website: https://amethysta.io "Why Are You Theme" composed and recorded by Amethysta (00:00) - Intro (00:33) - Show Opening (01:50) - Fiona, Why Are You? (48:25) ...
May 26, 2023•49 min•Ep. 8
I had a nice interview to publish, but the audio quality wasn't good, so we decided to try again. In the meantime, enjoy this audio from a video I posted regarding Sirona Ryan. More information below. REFERENCES: Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7q8N0sS-qM Seattle Voice Lab: https://www.seattlevoicelab.com/ Substack: https://amethystadings.substack.com/ Website: https://amethysta.io "Why Are You Theme" composed and recorded by Amethysta (00:00) - Intro (00:32) - Show Intro (01:30...
May 21, 2023•8 min•Ep. 8
Today we meet an extraordinary person - one who extends beyond the borders that limit thought. Amélie and I discuss medical user interfaces, the need to question as opposed to direct, and why I should know enough not to change the words I am given. REFERENCES: amélie's personal website: https://amelie.is amélie's Strategy Consultancy: https://www.userspacecraft.com/ Substack: https://amethystadings.substack.com/ Website: https://amethysta.io "Why Are You Theme" composed and recorded by Amethysta...
May 12, 2023•27 min•Ep. 7
On the show today is a woman capable of setting the boundaries that helped her achieve a high level of skill in several fields. Jill and I talk about divorce, menopause, choreography, and being interesting. REFERENCES: Substack: https://amethystadings.substack.com/ Website: https://amethysta.io "Why Are You Theme" composed and recorded by Amethysta (00:00) - Intro (00:38) - Show Opening (01:36) - Jill, Why Are You? (46:50) - Outro ★ Support this podcast ★...
May 05, 2023•48 min•Ep. 6
In this episode is a man who has struggled with what life has to offer, which is why he chooses to change other people's lives now. Sieran and I discuss topics as varied as mental health, gender-affirming surgery, and Pokémon! REFERENCES: Find Sieran on Medium: https://medium.com/@sieranlane Subscribe to Sieran's Ghost newsletter: https://sieranlane.ghost.io Follow Sieran on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LaneSieran Read Anastasia the Dragon stories: https://tapas.io/series/Anastasia-the-Enby-Drag...
Apr 28, 2023•32 min•Ep. 5
On the show today is a person who combats misrepresentation in the human experience academically, professionally, and in their daily life. Rae and I have a discussion that spans many topics: from ingrained gender roles to use of voice in therapy. REFERENCES: Imari Babarin: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CqjVf0ctuBy/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= For more about gender-affirming voice work: https://www.becomingthroughsound.com/gender-affirming-voicework Substack: https://amethystadings.substack.com/ Website...
Apr 21, 2023•45 min•Ep. 4
On the show today is a person who feels kinship with all of humanity. Zach and I talk about moving to the USA and finding ourselves through the mist of our parents' aspirations. REFERENCES: Substack: https://amethystadings.substack.com/ Website: https://amethysta.io "Why Are You Theme" composed and recorded by Amethysta (00:00) - Intro (00:38) - Show Opening (01:32) - Zach, Why Are You? (21:29) - Outro ★ Support this podcast ★...
Apr 18, 2023•23 min•Ep. 3
On the show today is a man whose humility is only overshadowed by his conversation. Shannon raises some exceptional questions - ones neither of us can truly answer! REFERENCES: Follow Shannon on Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@ShannonWebb Substack: https://amethystadings.substack.com/ Website: https://amethysta.io "Why Are You Theme" composed and recorded by Amethysta (00:00) - Intro (00:38) - Show Opening (01:36) - Shannon, Why Are You? (32:07) - Outro ★ Support this podcast ★...
Apr 14, 2023•33 min•Ep. 2
As the first episode in this series, I wanted to ask a real philosopher to discuss identity, and Cypress was kind enough to oblige. We start off with a theory of identity before I ask Cypress "Why are you?" Cypress is a profound thinker - this is a wonderful inaugural episode! REFERENCES: Cypress's Academic Profile: https://philosophy.yale.edu/people/cypress-hall Cypress's Advisor, Robin Dembroff: https://www.robindembroff.com/real-men-on-top.html Judith Butler: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jud...
Apr 11, 2023•37 min•Ep. 1
