Raising Connections
Critters, Companions, Commerce, & Agriculture: Casual yet intelligent conversation connecting topics for Rural, Suburban and Urban listeners.
Podcasting since 2018 • 201 episodes
Raising Connections
Latest Episodes
Elisha Barnes and his Award-Winning Peanuts 02-09-2026
Rachann talks with Elisha Barnes, winner of the 2024 Hubbard Peanut Company Made in the South Award for Sustainability for his single-origin red-skin peanuts, about his work on a modest 12‑acre farm in the heart of Virginia. This podcast digs d...
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Season 8
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Episode 6
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27:30
Spirit‑Led Wellness: Mind, Body, and Nutrition with Heather Wolfe 02-02-2026
In this podcast, Rachann Mayer is joined by holistic wellness coach, nutritionist, and registered dietitian Heather Wolfe. She guides you through the ever‑evolving wellness journey with depth, compassion, and clarity, exploring the mind‑body co...
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Season 9
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Episode 5
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32:49
Four County Quilters Guild 01-26-2026
Rachann talks with Melinda Horner, a representative of the Four County Quilters Guild, which meets the second Tuesday of every month in Mount Airy, Maryland. The guild gets together and quilts, presents speakers who talk about quilting, and wel...
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Season 9
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Episode 4
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24:07
Echoes in the Dark: Inside the Lives of Bats 01-19-2026
Rachann talks with Shaun Dunn, zoologist with the Nebraska Game and Park Commission, Wildlife Division, Natural Heritage Program. Shaun takes us into the hidden world of bats: how these remarkable creatures live, from their insect‑rich diet, to...
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Season 9
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Episode 3
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29:35
Mariah-Belle Manor Kennel's Top Tail Wagging Toys of 2025 01-12-2026
Join Rachann Mayer, owner of Mariah-Belle Manor Kennel, as she explores the Top Toys of 2025. What toy meets the five criteria best: is it safe, durable, can it be sanitized, are there different sizes, and different uses. Do these top toys stim...
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Season 9
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Episode 2
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26:09