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Animals & Us - Voices of a New Paradigm

Avantika Mathur & Dr. Barbara Shor

Animals may not speak in our language, but that doesn’t mean they have nothing to say. In fact, they have tremendous wisdom and they have important messages for us. In Animals & Us, we explore intuitive interspecies communication and the incredible insights animals have for us all. Join your hosts Dr. Barbara Shor, veterinarian and animal communicator, and Avantika Mathur, public health professional and researcher, as they explore concepts of oneness, spirituality, telepathy, sentience and animal

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Episode 42: The Interconnectedness of All Beings and...

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2025/11/01

In this deeply personal and inspiring episode, we sit down with Dr. Michael W. Fox, a pioneering veterinarian, ethologist, and longtime advocate for the welfare and dignity of animals. With a career spanning more than six decades, Dr. Fox’s work has profoundly influenced how we understand and relate to animals - ethically, emotionally, and spiritually. Dr. Fox shares what inspired him to become a veterinarian, reflecting on his lifelong commitment to healing the fractured relationship between...

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Episode 40: Introducing Intuitive Animal...

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2025/10/25

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Episode 41: Elephant Wisdom and Whale Consciousness,...

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2025/10/01

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Episode 39: Avantika's PhD update!

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2025/08/01

In this episode, Barbara and Avantika talk about how Avantika's PhD program in Belgium is going. She started working with the ANICOM project in February 2025 and is about to start her research fieldwork in Canada and India. ANICOM stands for Animal Communicators: Intuitive interspecies communication as a key to dialogic multispecies methods. For more information, visit the project website here. There was also an earlier podcast episode with Avantika's PhD supervisor and the person...

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Episode 38: Becoming who we're meant to be through...

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2025/07/01

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Cara Gubbins, animal communicator, author, and founder of the Animal Communicator Academy. Cara shares the personal and spiritual journey that led her to animal communication—including the unforgettable encounters with grey whales that cracked her open to new levels of healing and growth. We talk about the wisdom animals offer us when we’re willing to listen—lessons about curiosity, openness, presence, and the simple truth that animals and humans aren’t all ...

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Special Meditation from Thinking Like a Mountain

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2025/06/14

This meditation, titled Evolutionary Remembering, has been adapted from the book, Thinking Like a Mountain, and read aloud by Lisa Christel. We thank Lisa and the beautiful birds that gave life to the audio for this special episode. We also thank John Seed (interviewed in our last episode), Joanna Macy, Pat Flemming, and Arne Ness, for bringing this book into the world.

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Episode 37: On deep ecology, ecological identities...

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2025/06/02

In this special episode of Animals & Us – Voices of a New Paradigm, we share an impromptu conversation with legendary environmental activist and deep ecologist John Seed. John has spent over four decades defending rainforests and advocating for the Earth - not only through direct action, but by inviting us to transform how we see ourselves in relation to the natural world. As the founder of the Rainforest Information Centre and co-author of Thinking Like a Mountain, John’s work has inspir...

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Episode 36: Messages and teachings from the whales...

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2025/05/01

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Bridging Worlds: Intuitive interspecies communication...

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2025/04/16

In this episode, we chat with Sydney Kuppenbender, a Métis-Ukrainian-French Canadian researcher and environmental advocate from rural Northern Saskatchewan. Sydney’s powerful vision for the future of the environmental sector emphasizes the need for animals and the land to be consulted as equals in conservation and land management processes. Sydney recently completed her Master’s degree in Environment and Sustainability at the University of Saskatchewan, where her research focused on the role ...

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Profound and life-changing encounters with animals,...

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2025/03/01

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A sustainability expert's thoughts on intuitive...

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2025/02/12

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Exciting things ahead in 2025!

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2025/01/01

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Is Animal Communication Real? w/ academic Avantika...

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2024/12/01

Send us a textIn this episode, we share a conversation with me (Avantika Mathur) on Dani Fankhauser's Spirit Doggies Podcast. Here's a little bit more about the episode, from that podcast:"If your first thought was that animal communication doesn't exactly sound science-based, you wouldn't be alone.This week's guest combined her drive for a purposeful career with her academic roots to become a pioneer in the field of animal communication research. She set aside her own initial doubts and put ...

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The role of love in intuitive interspecies...

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2024/11/01

In this episode of Animals & Us - Voices of a New Paradigm, we welcome the wonderful Dr. Estella Carolye Kuchta, a passionate researcher and educator. With her recent PhD completion, Dr. Kuchta explores the transformative potential of love in our understanding of the natural world and our connections with it.Join us as we jump into her fascinating research on intuitive interspecies communication (IIC) and how love serves as a vital bridge in fostering deeper connections with animals...

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From Science to Spirituality, with Animal Behavior...

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2024/10/02

In this episode of Animals & Us - Voices of a New Paradigm, we are joined by the renowned Dr. Marc Bekoff, an animal behavior specialist. With a rich background that includes collaboration with the iconic Jane Goodall, Dr. Bekoff shares his profound insights into the emotional lives of animals and their spiritual connections with humans.We delve into topics such as intuitive interspecies communication, the intrinsic value of all living beings, and how recognizing animals' spiritual experi...

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On the Spiritual Lives of Animals, Reincarnation,...

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2024/09/02

In this episode, we sit down with Miki Jacobs, an acclaimed psychic medium, spiritual counselor, and author, to dive deep into the profound connections between humans, animals, and the spiritual world. Miki shares her extraordinary journey—from growing up in a conservative Jewish household and serving in the Israeli army, to discovering her spiritual calling after moving to the United States and leaving her corporate career behind.Miki delves into the key themes of her latest book, *Sacred Wi...

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On her groundbreaking new research project on animal...

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2024/08/01

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Vanessa Wjingaarden, a passionate researcher with a curious mind and a love for animals. She's a social anthropologist and filmmaker who has spent years studying the lives of indigenous communities, particularly in East-African Maasailand. Her award-winning documentaries have shed light on the rich cultural lives of the Maasai people and their deep connection to their environment and animals.In this episode, Vanessa shares her fascinating journey into the...

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Reflections on Dr. Jane Goodall's 90th Birthday...

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2024/05/18

We had the privilege of attending Dr. Jane Goodall 90th birthday celebration in Vancouver, Canada, a few weeks ago. We both left feeling the event absolutely mesmerized and deeply inspired. We wanted to share our highlights and takeaways with all of you, as this was you once in a lifetime event that we will keep in our heart forever, and remember fondly for the rest of our lives.

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On helping dogs thrive and live their best physical,...

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2024/04/01

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A Scientist's Perspective on Intuitive Communication...

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2024/03/01

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