Mothering Wildlife
Telling the stories of moms who work in zoo, wildlife, vet, and conservation organizations. Working with wildlife brings a unique set of challenges for working mothers. Join me every other week as I interview moms working primarily in the zoo field as we discuss their journey as moms, navigating the mental, emotional, and often physical challenges that come with caring for wildlife and caring for kids.
Podcasting since 2023 • 65 episodes
Mothering Wildlife
Latest Episodes
The "Wet Perspective" on Working Motherhood with Briana Schmidt from Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium
This week I talk to Briana Schmidt, a Lead Aquarist at the Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium. Briana offers the "wet perspective" of being a working mom in the zoo and aquarium field. My guests are often of the "terrestrial" sort...
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Episode 65
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1:17:42
Learning to Live Your New Norm with Jessica Lelesch from the Akron Zoo
My guest this week is Jessica Lelesch, the lead keeper over the Akrons Zoo's hoofstock and primate team. Like the episode title suggests, Jessica and I talk about a variety of subjects that all lead into living a new “norm” once you...
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Episode 64
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1:10:27
My Motherhood Journey with Mothering Wildlife Podcast Host Elizabeth Johnson
This week, I am sharing my story! As host of the Mothering Wildlife Podcast, I have been so thankful to all my guests for sharing their stories, so I thought it was about time that I shared my own. Join me as I dive into my professi...
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Episode 63
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55:54
Boundaries and Balance Are So Important with Kayla Freeman from Blank Park Zoo
My guest this week is Kayla Freeman, the Large Mammal Supervisor at Blank Park Zoo. She cares for a variety of large hoofstock, including rhino, giraffe, camel, and okapi. As a working supervisor, she spends a good portion of her week out in th...
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Episode 62
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52:34
Identity Shifts - Embracing Both “Zookeeper” and “Mom” During Different Seasons of Life with Sarah Radecker of the Houston Zoo
My guest this week is Sarah Radecker, a Wildlife Connections Supervisor at the Houston Zoo. Sarah manages a team of 21 keepers while overseeing a very diverse animal collection, including reptiles, small mammals like mongoose and meerkats, and ...
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Episode 61
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50:26
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