Animals & Us - Voices of a New Paradigm
Episodes
50 episodes
Episode 46: Caring for the Instrument that makes Animal Communication Possible
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 where a...
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...
Episode 26: Reflections on Dr. Jane Goodall's 90th Birthday Celebration
We had the privilege of attending Dr. Jane Goodall 90th birthday celebration in Vancouver, Canada, a few weeks ago. We both left feeling the event absolutely mesmerized and deeply inspired. We wanted to share our highlights and takeaways with a...
Episode 25: On helping dogs thrive and live their best physical, emotional, mental and spiritual lives with Rachel Gabriel
In this episode, we sit down with a canine behaviour pro, Rachel Gabriel, and hear about her insights gained from a lifetime of working with our four-legged friends.Rachel opens up about the journey that led her to her remarkable work, b...
Episode 24: A Scientist's Perspective on Intuitive Communication with Animals, with Integrative Veterinarian Dr. Jeff Feinman
In this episode, we sat down with Dr. Jeff Feinman, a molecular biologist, devout researcher and a pioneering figure in the field of veterinary medicine. Driven by a commitment to holistic care, Dr. Jeff delved into the realm of homeopathy, rec...
Episode 23: Powerful Meditation-Based Animal Reiki: Spreading Love, Joy, Compassion and Peace, with Leah D'Ambrosio
In this episode, we dive into the world of meditation-based Animal Reiki with Leah D'Ambrosio, Co-Founder and Vice President of the Shelter Animal Reiki Association (SARA). With over 400 members across 85 shelters worldwide, SARA focuses on sup...
