Animals & Us - Voices of a New Paradigm
Episodes
54 episodes
Bonus: What the animals have taught me about death & dying (HASN)
The heartbreak of having an animal companion is knowing that one day you'll have to say goodbye. Join the Human-Animal Spiritual Network for a discussion of the many lessons animals have taught us about death & dying. Spe...
Guided Meditation by Dr. Linda Bender
Bonus Guided Meditation: As a companion to this episode, Linda has generously created a guided meditation for our listeners. Whether you're navigating the loss of an animal companion, seeking comfort, or simply wishing to deepen your connection...
Episode 48: What animals want us to know about death and grief, with Dr. Linda Bender
In this episode, we're joined once again by Dr. Linda Bender - veterinarian, author of Animal Wisdom: Learning from the Spiritual Lives of Animals, and longtime advocate for animals around the world.Together, we explore some of ...
Episode 47: What happens when a researcher takes animal communication seriously with Viktoria Hinz
In this episode, we’re joined by Viktoria Hinz (soon to be Dr. Viktoria Hinz!), a researcher whose work explores the lived experiences of intuitive interspecies communication (IIC) and what it might teach us about our relationships with animals...
Episode 46: Caring for the Instrument that makes Animal Communication Possible with Manjiri Latey
In this episode, we’re joined by Manjiri Latey — outdoor educator, wildlife enthusiast, and animal communicator based in India.Together, we explore the evolving field of animal communication in India, the role of intuition and embodiment...
Episode 45: Avantika's Reflections of PhD Fieldwork in India
NOTE: Avantika's PhD research is funded by the European Union (ERC Consolidator, ANICOM, 101124189). Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European...
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Episode 44: Avantika & Barbara's reflections of Summer 2025 (Travels & PhD Fieldwork Experiences!)
NOTE: Avantika's PhD research is funded by the European Union (ERC Consolidator, ANICOM, 101124189). Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European...
Episode 43: Your Cat Isn’t Ignoring You, She’s Negotiating Terms - With Abhigna Vaidya (Transcript Available)
What if your companion didn’t just arrive by chance, but by choice? We sit down with Abhigna Vaidya - a business analyst whose lifelong curiosity about astronomy, birding, and kriya yoga opened into animal communication - to explore a world whe...
Episode 42: The Interconnectedness of All Beings and OneHealth, with Dr. Michael Fox
In this deeply personal and inspiring episode, we sit down with Dr. Michael W. Fox, a pioneering veterinarian, ethologist, and longtime advocate for the welfare and dignity of animals. With a career spanning more than six decades, Dr. Fox’s wor...
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Episode 41: Elephant Wisdom and Whale Consciousness, with Dr. Barbara Shor and Nita Daryanani
In this episode, Nita Daryanani interviews Barbara about her work and herbooks. Barbara talks about her journey from ethologist (studying animalbehavior) to dog trainer to veterinarian, and finally to animal communicator.She talks a...
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Episode 40: Making Animal Communication Services Available to Animal Shelters with Denise Nestel and Christine Noble Seller
In this episode, we speak with Denise Nestel and Christine Noble Seller, two inspiring women from the nonprofit Giving Animals Voice, an organization dedicated to transforming how we care for, understand, and advocate for animals - especially t...
Episode 39: Avantika's PhD update!
In this episode, Barbara and Avantika talk about how Avantika's PhD program in Belgium is going. She started working with the ANICOM project in February 2025 and is about to start her research fieldwork in Canada and India. ANICOM stands for An...
Episode 38: Becoming who we're meant to be through animal communication, with Dr. Cara Gubbins
In this episode, we speak with Dr. Cara Gubbins, animal communicator, author, and founder of the Animal Communicator Academy.Cara shares the personal and spiritual journey that led her to animal communication—including the unforgettable ...
Special Meditation from Thinking Like a Mountain
This meditation, titled Evolutionary Remembering, has been adapted from the book, Thinking Like a Mountain, and read aloud by Lisa Christel. We thank Lisa and the beautiful birds that gave life to the audio for this special episode. We also tha...
Episode 37: On deep ecology, ecological identities and the Council of All Beings, with John Seed
In this special episode of Animals & Us – Voices of a New Paradigm, we share an impromptu conversation with legendary environmental activist and deep ecologist John Seed.John has spent over four decades defending rainforests...
Episode 35: Bridging Worlds: Intuitive interspecies communication and conservation, with Sydney Kuppenbender
In this episode, we chat with Sydney Kuppenbender, a Métis-Ukrainian-French Canadian researcher and environmental advocate from rural Northern Saskatchewan. Sydney’s powerful vision for the future of the environmental sector emphasizes the need...
Episode 34: Profound and life-changing encounters with animals, with wildlife photographer Dan Elster
In this episode of Animals & Us - Voices of a New Paradigm, we are joined by the incredible wildlife photographer Dan Elster, whose work captures the raw, authentic moments of animals in the wild. Dan’s unique approach to wildlife ...
Episode 33: A sustainability expert's thoughts on intuitive telepathic communication with nature, with Kristina Hunter
In this episode of Animals & Us - Voices of a New Paradigm, we are joined by the incredible Kristina Hunter, founder of the Eco-Impact Academy, and a passionate advocate for sustainability and personal wellbeing. Kristina has dedic...
Episode 32: Starting my PhD focused on animal communication!
In this special episode of Animals & Us - Voices of a New Paradigm, Avantika shares a significant life change—her move to Belgium to pursue her PhD. This marks the beginning of a new academic chapter, one that aligns closely with h...
Episode 31: On the Academic Journey to Study Animal Communication with Avantika Mathur on the Dani Fankhauser Podcast
In this episode, we share a conversation with me (Avantika Mathur) on Dani Fankhauser's Spirit Doggies Podcast. Here's a little bit more about the episode, from that podcast:"If your first thought was that animal communicati...
Episode 30: The role of love in intuitive interspecies communication, with Dr. Estella Kuchta
In this episode of Animals & Us - Voices of a New Paradigm, we welcome the wonderful Dr. Estella Carolye Kuchta, a passionate researcher and educator. With her recent PhD completion, Dr. Kuchta explores the transformative pot...
Episode 29: From Science to Spirituality, with Animal Behavior and Emotions Expert, with Dr. Marc Bekoff
In this episode of Animals & Us - Voices of a New Paradigm, we are joined by the renowned Dr. Marc Bekoff, an animal behavior specialist. With a rich background that includes collaboration with the iconic Jane Goodall, Dr. Bekoff s...
Episode 28: On the Spiritual Lives of Animals, Reincarnation, Soul Contracts and Missions, and What Happens when Animals Cross the Rainbow Bridge, with Miki Jacobs
In this episode, we sit down with Miki Jacobs, an acclaimed psychic medium, spiritual counselor, and author, to dive deep into the profound connections between humans, animals, and the spiritual world. Miki shares her extraordinary journey—from...
Episode 27: On her groundbreaking new research project on animal communicators, with Dr. Vanessa Wijngaarden
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Vanessa Wijngaarden, a passionate researcher with a curious mind and a love for animals. She's a social anthropologist and filmmaker who has spent years studying the lives of indigenous communities, particu...
