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Amethysta Herrick, Ph.D.
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🏳️‍⚧️ Scientist and Philosopher
🔍 Guiding you through identity and gender exploration
🔗 https://purplepawclan.com
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OK, Bluesky, I am in the mood to buy a #tarot deck. I love the #DruidCraft deck (background in #OBOD tradition), but they're so huge!

I love rich art, like Wil Worthington. I'd like more #GoldenDawn symbolism, too.

What do you recommend??
February 8, 2026 at 3:06 AM
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This week's #TransgenderJOY pits #science vs. #rhetoric.

- #Religion is not an excuse to harm others.
- #Biology works for #TransAthletes the same as in all athletes.
- #ConversionTherapy never worked.

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#trans #transgender #lgbtq #ScienceOfIdentity
Transgender JOY: Science vs. Rhetoric (3 Wins) 🏳️‍⚧️
This week's Dose of Transgender Joy comes to you from student pronouns, the British Journal of Sports Medicine, and the Council of Europe. Use science and law to make decisions, not religion and…
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February 7, 2026 at 9:02 PM
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Can anyone define your #GenderIdentity except you? @drzphd.bsky.social says no, despite what the world may say. Hear this fascinating and liberating take on #gender, #joy, and aligning yourself with you.

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Anchor Your Gender in Joy - with DR Z PHD
The Purplepaw Clan - now in convenient podcast form!
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February 6, 2026 at 4:32 PM
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REMINDER! This Saturday is the next group #hypnosis session in the #Purplepaw Discord server. Last time was a conversation with a mentor; this time I have a fun Nature-themed experience.

07 Feb 2026 @ 2:00 PM MT

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#trans #transgender #lgbtq #GenderIdentity #ScienceOfIdentity
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February 5, 2026 at 9:23 PM
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The #Purplepaw Shop is updated with plenty of new items just for you! Show your love for the community with specially branded Ami and PPC items. Want something different? Email Ami with a special request!

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#trans #transgender #lgbtq #GenderIdentity #ScienceOfIdentity
Purplepaw Clan Official Merchandise
Get the goods that show you love identity and gender - by Amethysta Herrick and The Purplepaw Clan, LLC.
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February 5, 2026 at 5:40 PM
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Why does #MTG care about me wearing a skirt? @drzphd.bsky.social dishes on how humans need to categorize other humans. Honestly, it isn't only Marjorie...she just seems to be the loudest about it. 😹

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#trans #transgender #lgbtq #GenderIdentity #ScienceOfIdentity
Why Your Discomfort Isn't My Problem #SelfAcceptance #Psychology
Dr. Natalia Zhikhareva lays it down about the human need to put categories on everybody. The hot take? Your discomfort is not enough reason for me to change. @DRZPHD 💜🏳️‍⚧️💜 🏳️‍🌈 Check…
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February 5, 2026 at 5:24 AM
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@faerywolf.bsky.social

My wife sent me this...the dream may be alive!!

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#ShitHisPants #KeelOver
Did Trump poop himself during executive order signing? Rumor isn't backed up by credible evidence
Rumors suggested attendees of a news conference visibly reacted to the U.S. president audibly defecating.
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February 4, 2026 at 3:37 AM
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I'm streaming tonight with #dice. 2d10 determines the question, unless I get DOUBLES, then YOU determine the question! I'm letting #Chance decide my #Fate, and we'll all be laughing in the morning.

Tonight @ 5 PM MT!

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#trans #transgender #lgbtq #ScienceOfIdentity
Rolling for Truth: A Random Identity Q&A
No script, no plan, just 2d10 and a list of questions.It’s been a long week, so tonight I’m letting chance take the wheel. I’ve got a numbered list of topics...
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February 3, 2026 at 9:36 PM
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If you like #science and #psychology in your #identity and #gender, join the #Purplepaw Discord server! We get a bit #nerdy in there, and that's exactly how we like it. Be part of the solution by being part of the conversation.

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February 3, 2026 at 5:33 PM
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If we humor #Trump and just agree that he won the 2020 election, would that mean this is his third term, and he'd have to go the fuck away?

I'm willing to agree to that. 😹

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Trump says Republicans should 'nationalize' elections
During an appearance on former Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino's podcast, Trump suggested Republicans should "take over" the voting process in some places.
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February 3, 2026 at 7:31 AM
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How much #danger is a #TransWomen in #PublicToilets? @drzphd.bsky.social has some choice words for ya.

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Trans Fear vs. Real Danger: Are Bathrooms REALLY Safe?
Dr. Natalia Zhikhareva gives some advice about transgender women in public restrooms. The best advice? Learn how not to give a shit. 😹 @DRZPHD 💜🏳️‍⚧️💜 🏳️‍🌈 Check out my articles,…
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February 3, 2026 at 12:40 AM
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If you have the ability to help out, here is a #transgender #woman who doesn't have food either for herself or her #cat. She says anything will help.

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February 2, 2026 at 9:28 PM
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Going live in an hour to talk about #DunningKruger Effect and how to beat it. #SelfImprovement can be simple, but does require thought about your own thought.

2 PM MT today!

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#ScienceOfIdentity #trans #transgender #queer #lgbtq
Why You're Not as Smart as You Think (And Why That's Good!)
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February 1, 2026 at 8:05 PM
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This week's #TransgenderJOY dismantles the #VocalMinority screeching about #GenderDiverse people. They may be loud, but they do not represent the people!

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#HampsteadHeath #trans #transgender #queer #lgbtq #ScienceOfIdentity
Transgender JOY: Fighting the Vocal Minority
This week's Dose of Transgender Joy is derived directly from fighting the vocal minority - through trans-inclusive swimming ponds to Trans+ History Week to standing up for your country. The…
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February 1, 2026 at 1:09 AM
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I just had a phenomenal conversation with @drzphd.bsky.social - Dr. Natalia Zhikhareva! She is a stunning combination of intelligence, analysis, and compassion.

Podcast out Friday, 06 Feb 2026.

#DRZPHD #GenderDysphoria #psychology #trans #transgender #lgbtq #GenderIdentity #ScienceOfIdentity
Dr. Natalia Zhikhareva and Dr. Amethysta Herrick talk about identity, gender, and not giving a shit.
January 30, 2026 at 8:38 PM
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Defining #identity only goes so far. How do we develop and manifest who we are? Building on the #AmethystPentacle by @faerywolf.bsky.social, I begin a series to provide practical advice for #SelfExploration.

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#trans #transgender #lgbtq #queer #ScienceOfIdentity
Introducing the Amethyst Pentacle
A practical tool for developing and manifesting personal identity
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January 30, 2026 at 4:17 PM
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#MentalHealth is a struggle at the best of times. Today's #hostile world requires four tools for finding yourself when you're lost.

I'll talk about what I still use to stay #sane - tonight at 5:00 PM MT!

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#trans #queer #lgbtq #GenderIdentity #ScienceOfIdentity
Four Tools to Find Yourself When You're Lost in a Hostile World
Struggling with identity and burnout in a hostile world? Being human today means feeling lost much of the time, but these four grounding tools help me navig...
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January 27, 2026 at 9:31 PM
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#Patriarchy teaches boys they are superior to girls in every way. And yet we see a growing #EducationGap by 8 years old. Some experts believe the answer is...more patriarchy!

SPOILER: worst answer ever.

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The Superiority Trap: Why Boys Are Falling behind Girls
Identify Yourself - a live stream you can live with
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January 27, 2026 at 4:23 PM
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Today's live stream: #OpportunityCosts, #Regret, and #QualityOfLife before and after #GenderTransition. The truth is: long-term satisfaction beats short-term distress every time.

Today at 2 PM MT!

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Why I Regret My Transition (Sometimes)
Why I Regret My Transition (Sometimes):Gender-affirming care consistently shows lower rates of regret than almost every other medical procedure. Yet, the con...
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January 25, 2026 at 7:38 PM
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Maybe you noticed the world is falling to shit at the urging of a childish Oompa-Loompa with bad hair and grammar.

So I put a #Go game on my phone to keep me from doomscrolling all night. Maybe this time I'll actually learn to play. 💜
January 25, 2026 at 8:06 AM
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This week's #TransgenderJOY comes from #transgender #GirlScouts, #EurekaCA, and #Congress writing a bill without spewing #QueerHate. It turns out the world can be a good place if we try a bit.

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#SanctuaryCity #trans #lgbtq #queer #GenderIdentity #ScienceOfIdentity
Transgender JOY: Sanctuary Cities and Congress Wins!
This week's Dose of Transgender Joy comes from transgender Girl Scouts, new Sanctuary city Eureka, CA, and an Act of Congress that contains no anti-transgender riders, period! 💜🏳️‍⚧️💜 🏳️‍🌈…
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January 24, 2026 at 10:14 PM
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Can we see ourselves through #EyesOfLove? #GregoryJamesThelian makes it happen through #BoudoirPhotography. Check this #podcast about #SelfWorth, #SelfLove, and #SelfLimitingBeliefs.

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#trans #transgender #lgbtq #GenderIdentity #ScienceOfIdentity #PsychologyOfIdentity
Reality Seen Through the Eyes of Love - with Gregory James Thelian
The Purplepaw Clan - now in convenient podcast form!
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January 23, 2026 at 4:26 PM
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Oh, my Good Goddess!! I found #purple ice cream! My new favorite treat foreva!!

It's called #Dreamweaver - but not the cheezy web software. 💜😹💜
Purple Dreamweaver ice cream Ami is resplendent with purple hair, purple nails, and purple ice cream.
January 22, 2026 at 8:30 PM
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Is #gender a necessary feature of language? Or is #language simply a tool devised for #human communication? It turns out Juliet Capulet was really on to something about names and labels.

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Language: Grammatically Misgendering You Since Birth
Why moving to Finland nets you more than Universal Health Care
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January 16, 2026 at 4:15 PM
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Getting #philosophical with #VoyageDenver about #gender, the #AmericanDream, and why the #Patriarchy fears me. If you're in #NorthernColorado, let's meet up and make the powers that be fear us both!

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#NoCo #trans #transgender #lgbtq #GenderIdentity #ScienceOfIdentity
Amethysta Herrick Ph.D. of Northern Colorado on Life, Lessons & Legacy
Amethysta Herrick Ph.D. shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below. Amethysta, so good to connect and we’re excited to share your story and insights...
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January 14, 2026 at 4:15 PM