Tails of Resilience

In this first episode of Tails of Resilience, you’ll meet your host—Jolene, a therapist, lifelong dog lover, and founder of ZodiPaws and Animal Rescue Hub. This podcast was born from a deep desire to tell the untold stories of those in animal rescue: the burnout, the beauty, and the bravery of showing up even when it's hard. You’ll hear the heart behind the show, how grief and healing shaped its creation, and what you can expect from future episodes. And yes—we wrap up with a little zodiac flavor,

There’s tired… and then there’s burnout—the kind that steals your joy, fogs your mind, and leaves you wondering if it’s just you. In this deeply validating episode, we explore the relationship between burnout, trauma, and true resilience—especially for helpers, healers, and animal care professionals. Whether you’re on the edge of exhaustion or trying to heal forward, this one’s for you. You are not alone. You are not broken. And you don’t have to carry it all anymore. 🌟 About Animal Rescue

🎙️ Episode 1 — Welcome to Tails of Resilience In this introductory episode, host Jolene Feeney—mental health therapist, lifelong animal lover, and founder of ZodiPaws and Animal Rescue Hub—shares the heart behind Tails of Resilience. This podcast honors the unseen emotional labor of animal rescue work and the people who do it with compassion, courage, and grit. From shelter teams and wildlife rehabbers to transporters, vet techs, and sanctuary workers, Jolene explores what it means to keep showing