The path to healing and self-empowerment with Caroline Brunne • Animals & Us E16
Caroline Brunne grew up in a large, fun-loving, close-knit Mauritian family in Australia. At age ten, she experienced four years of abuse by a family member, learning early about trauma responses like fawning and shrinking herself to stay safe in her own home. During her teens, Caroline struggled to cope and kept her secret for […]
She Studied Wolves, Snow Leopards, and Fish—Here’s What They All Need
Five months in Mongolia. Snow leopards. Sheep eyeballs. And one universal truth Catherine Grady has seen in every animal she’s ever studied. Catherine Grady is a young American wildlife conservation biologist freshly arrived in Australia. She has researched wolves at Yellowstone, biodiversity in Belize, and most recently spent almost five months in Mongolia — including […]
Learning from animals at sea and on land with Dr Sarah Pye
Dr Sarah Pye was born in Gibraltar, spent 13 years sailing in nature with her family, then moved onto a boat, learning from animals, weather, and the world around her. She has always loved animals. Night watches at sea, meeting dolphins and whales, resulted in her developing a deep appreciation for hands-on animal encounters that […]
A lifelong commitment to working alongside police dogs with David Raymond • Animals & Us E05
From a young age, Dave dreamed of being a policeman, inspired by early experiences and playing with boxes that he labelled “police.” He joined the Queensland Police in 1989, driven by a desire to make a difference, and soon became a respected officer. A chance conversation led Dave to the competitive dog squad, where he […]
Tiny Donkeys You Can Actually Hold 🫏 #Shorts #kintsugiheroes #animalsandus #podcast #popular
Tiny donkeys you can actually hold — and the quiet magic they bring to the people who meet them. 🫏 #shorts From our Animals and Us series with host Natalie Stockdale, exploring the human-animal bond and how connection with animals supports mental wellbeing. 🌐 kintsugiheroes.com.au 💼 linkedin.com/company/kintsugi-heroes 📸 instagram.com/kintsugi.heroes Kintsugi Heroes is an Australian not-for-profit […]
Learning to live a life free of limits with Michael Hingson • Animals & Us E15
Michael was born blind and grew up in Chicago and California. His early years lacked access to braille, but he learned math in his head and stayed curious about science. Michael got proper braille education in fourth grade. With his mother’s support and a new resource teacher, he caught up in school, joined the Boy […]
Why This Vet Left Everything Behind to Chase Red Dog | Animals & Us
Dr Rick Fenny is a Western Australian vet who spent 50 years in remote Australia’s Kimberley and Pilbara. After failing second-year vet school in 1966, he rebuilt his life treating cattle, circus animals, and countless others across the outback. A chance encounter with Red Dog, a legendary red kelpie, became the catalyst for writing a […]
How a donkey changed my life with Ron King • Animals & Us E20
Ron King used to be a highly successful media executive. Then, after COVID he began a search for joy which led him to rescuing donkeys and creating Oscar’s Place Adoption Center & Sanctuary This Vimeo link sums up his journey: https://vimeo.com/monument/dk Through his love of donkeys, he found his path to joy and the difference […]
Creating harmonies between humans and animals with Plume • Animals & Us E04
Plume started his extraordinary musical journey as a young drummer and songwriter, developing his passion for creating melodies and performing. Over two years ago, he moved into singing to cows, discovering their surprising appreciation for music, which encouraged him to continue this unique path. As Plume’s animal-focused performances gained exposure, his gigs shifted from human […]
From 3 to 400 Donkeys SAVED!!! #kintsugiheroes #animalsandus #podcast #resilience Watch the episode!
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