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...

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...

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...

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...

Today Rachann talks about how pet owners could benefit from knowing the basics of CRP and First Aid and how to become Pet Tech CPR Certified. She breaks down what to do in common emergencies and how to stay calm when seconds matter. This episod...

Do you get the Holiday Blues? Rachann talks with Charlanne Wolff, a licensed mental health therapist with Rooted Souls Therapy in Frederick, about the stress that the holidays can bring and some coping mechanisms we can use to help ourselves.

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Kennel owner Rachann Mayer and three long-time clients share heartfelt memories of Mariah-Belle Manor Kennel. A journey of care, trust, kindness, and a tribute to seasons of life, generosity, and the expansion that made this kennel a true famil...

From the Arctic to the Poconos, Rachann Mayer and Cassandra Hoover, of Spruce Ridge Reindeer Farm, explore the wonder of reindeer, the science of antlers and the challenge of ecosecurity. Listeners will discover how one woman's passion has turn...

Whether you are a horse owner, barn manager, or industry professional, this episode connects information from The Equiery, Maryland State Veterinarian Jennifer Trout DVM, and Krista Estell DVM of the Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) a...

Happy Holidays from all of us here at Raising Connections Media Company and Mariah-Belle Manor Kennel!

Rachann Mayer and Joshua Shores explore the journey from spent beer grains to freeze-dried pet treats. Discover how a young girl's passion for baking, combined with her father's expertise in breweries and restaurants, created a locally sourced,...

Ever wonder how a playful pup becomes a life-changing companion? Go behind the scenes with Rachann and her guest Kim Doyle as they talk about the inspiring work of Canine Companions, the largest non-profit provider of servi...

What does it really mean to garden with nature in mind? Rachann Mayer and Master Gardener Laura O'Callahan discuss how native plants, leaf litter, and seasonal habits like winterizing and fall planting can create thriving habitats for insects a...

Meet Angie Palmisano, the animal sitter who does it all – from pigs to pups and horses to house cats. Rachann and Angie explore what it means to be an insured, licensed, and bonded animal sitter. Angie shares how communication, training, and ta...

Whether you're raising a sport dog or a pet companion, wellness starts with understanding behavior, arousal, and training thresholds. This podcast explores how anxiety, biting, and over-stimulation can signal deeper needs, and how desensitizati...

Get Lost - in the best possible way at Cornfusion Corn Maze!Lisa Showvaker shares 23 years of experience in corn mazes, Christmas Trees, and agritourism. This year's Cornfusion theme "Wonderland Adventure" offers four acres of...

"We get by with a little help from our friends....The best education is experienced with open minds and creative problem solving." How to fill 100,000 Agriculturally based positions. Join Wendy Powers, Dean of the University of Maryland's Depar...

Diana Hare, Agricultural Development Specialist for the Carroll County Department of Economic Development, talks with Rachann about the world of Agritourism. Hear about small farms, regenerative farming, animals, produce, and rural innovation -...

At Horizon Farm Credit, Agricultural Relationship Specialists, like Lindsay Murphey, our guest on this week's podcast, play a vital role in cultivating connections by developing personalized financial solutions. Learn how co-operatives return v...

Explore the biomechanics of skull and brain injuries with Steven Rowson, PhD, director of the Virginia Tech Helmet Lab, as he and Rachann discuss how the groundbreaking work of the lab has innovated the STAR (Summation of Tests for the Anal...

Founder of Milk House Brewery, Tom Barse, talks with Rachann about navigating the world of alternative agriculture with passion. They explore how agricultural preservation, agritourism, and value-added products are reshaping rural economies. Wh...

Common sense composting - behind the scenes at Maryland Zoo, transforming (converting) 140 tons of manure in 2024 into gallons of natural methane gas as renewable and sustainable bio energy.The Mary...