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Animal Wise

38 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratings

Do you love animals and want to understand more about what they think and feel? Animals of all species have a great deal of wisdom to share with humanity and with you as an individual. The more we understand them, the more we understand ourselves and our connection to the natural world. Join us as we explore the day-to-day thoughts of animals, as well as their deeper perspectives. From playful to profound, Animal Wise brings animal wisdom to your world. For more on Lauren McCall, her experiences, books, classes and lectures check out www.IntegratedAnimal.com. Music by Char.

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Episodes

Our Story: Your Stories

November 23, 2021 08:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MB

We asked our listeners to share stories about their special relationships with animals.  In our final episode of the season, we hear 3 personal stories from their hearts to ours.   Support the show

Writing From The Animal Point of View: Interview with Claire Eckard

November 16, 2021 10:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MB

Listen to this week’s episode featuring author, Claire Eckard.  We discuss animal perspectives in her latest best-selling book, “Gallant the Call of the Trail … two horses, two people, one journey”.  Claire writes books for young people about life and relationships with animals, especially horses.  Support the show

The Power of the Purr

November 09, 2021 09:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MB

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Golden Time & Bey

November 02, 2021 07:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MB

Listen to this week’s episode when animals talk about a sweet time in life.  Work is done, life purpose achieved, it’s time to harvest what has been sown and enjoy Golden Time.  This episode also features a lovely story from one of our listeners! Support the show

Picky Eaters

October 26, 2021 07:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MB

Is your companion animal a picky eater?  Is it the food?  The presentation? The colour of the dish? Listen now and hear from a dog and a cat on their personal dinning preferences.  Support the show

A Life Worth Living

October 19, 2021 13:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MB

Download or stream this week’s episode and hear how animals view our loving relationships as an eternal connection that survives even after death.   Support the show

Meeting The Neighbors

October 12, 2021 07:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MB

Listen to this week’s amusing episode and hear how goats and chickens can share a different outlook on life and still be friends.   Support the show (https://www.buymeacoff.ee/animalwise)

Meeting The Neighbors: Goats and Chickens!

October 12, 2021 07:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MB

Listen to this week’s amusing episode and hear how goats and chickens can share a different outlook on life and still be friends.   Support the show

What's So Great About You?

October 05, 2021 16:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MB

 Listen to the story of a rabbit and  pekingese who share the family home and think a lot about themselves, but not much about each other! Just like people, not all animal roommates are friends. Hear this funny and often frank episode on this weeks' Animal Wise Podcast on Spotify, Amazon, Apple and more, or click here. Support the show

Our Story

October 01, 2021 18:00 - 3 minutes - 2.37 MB

We want to hear from you! What is your story with your special animal friend?  Love at first sight? Best buddies?  Teacher? Read on or listen here to find out how to share your story with us, and maybe our global podcast audience. How to tell us about your special relationship: 1.  Find a quiet room and open a recording app on your phone or tablet. 2. In no more than 3 to 5 minutes, and in English please, tell us your first name, your special animal’s name, and where in the world you live...

The Web Of Life Is Everywhere

September 28, 2021 12:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MB

Listen to this week’s episode when a tortoise and a polar bear talk about consciousness, climate change and the web of life.  How do animals view climate change and does the interconnected network of life penetrate all areas of planet earth?  Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts! Support the show

The Long and Short of It

September 21, 2021 15:00 - 13 minutes - 9.63 MB

Listen to this week's Animal Wise podcast and learn how a giraffe and gazelle who share the same habitat learn from each other.  Called “The Long and the Short of It” on our Animal Wise Podcast you'll find it on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon and more or download it from here! Support the show

Life Is An Adventure

September 14, 2021 17:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MB

Listen to the story of our new life adventure to England - told from our beloved animal Allie's viewpoint, of course! Called “Life is an Adventure” on our Animal Wise Podcast you'll find it on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon and more or download it right here! Support the show

New in Season 3!

September 07, 2021 18:00 - 4 minutes - 3.1 MB

We’ve got a lot of exciting things in the works for season three of Animal Wise podcast – including hearing about your animal stories! Take a listen and we’ll talk to you again next Tuesday! Support the show

Who Is Walking Whom

April 06, 2021 14:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MB

Does your dog pull on the leash? You are not alone! Why do our beloved dogs pull us around while on a leisurely walk? Listen to this episode of Animal Wise and get the dog’s perspective.  Download this episode from Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon and more, or click here: https://animalwisdom.buzzsprout.com Support the show

Cat Naps

March 30, 2021 14:00 - 14 minutes - 9.93 MB

Whether you think they are cute and cuddly or aloof and mysterious, cats sleep a lot! What is going on with all that snoozing? Listen to this week's Animal Wise podcast and hear it from the cats themselves! Download this episode from Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon and more, or click here: https://animalwisdom.buzzsprout.com Support the show

Horses Are Sensitive Too

March 23, 2021 17:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MB

Horses are big and strong, but vulnerable to emotional trauma just like humans. Learn more about these beautiful animals in this week's Animal Wise Podcast. Download this episode from Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon and more, or click here: https://animalwisdom.buzzsprout.com Support the show

Song of Mother Earth

March 16, 2021 17:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MB

Join us for a special episode on interconnectedness.  Some animals see our harmonious inter-species connection as the “Song of Mother Earth”.  Special guest teacher and author Cristina Smith shares her views from the human perspective.  Support the show

Simian Soul Talk

March 08, 2021 15:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MB

What are our simian cousins thinking about? And what do they think about us? Get a peek into the thoughts of an orangutang and chimpanzee in this week’s episode of Animal Wise. Download it now from Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and more or link directly here: https://animalwisdom.buzzsprout.com Support the show

Life In The Tank

February 23, 2021 15:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MB

Talk about a different world! Join us this week on Animal Wise when we talk about Life in the Tank featuring Pinky the fish, and Gamera, a turtle who enjoys his space.  Support the show

I Thought I Knew You

February 16, 2021 15:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MB

Listen to this week's Animal Wise podcast and learn what this Black Tipped Reef Shark thinks of his reputation, and of humans.  Support the show

It's My Job

February 09, 2021 15:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MB

Most animals feel that they have a job to do, whether it’s to bark at the cat next door or make sure we get plenty of play time in! But in this Animal Wise podcast we hear from a dog specially trained to help humans with special needs.  Support the show

Poaching's Dark Heart

February 02, 2021 15:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MB

Join us for this enlightening episode as we learn what some South African wild animals have to say about humans and poaching.  Support the show

It's All About Me: Animal Egos

January 26, 2021 15:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MB

Do animals have egos? Are they impressed by their own looks and brains? Come with us on a lighthearted romp with some of nature’s darlings and divas on this week’s episode of Animal Wise.  Support the show

Bonus Episode: How It Works

January 22, 2021 15:00 - 11 minutes - 8.08 MB

So how does animal communication work? Crystal ball? You may be surprised to hear that we explain the mechanics of animal communication through science.  Listen to this bonus episode of Animal Wise and find out for yourself how it works.  Support the show

Season 2 Teaser - What's Coming!

January 12, 2021 21:00 - 4 minutes - 2.85 MB

Take a listen to this short teaser about what you can expect to hear on season 2 of the Animal Wise podcast. It's going to be fun! Support the show

On The Lighter Side

December 15, 2020 15:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MB

In this version of our Animal Wise podcast we look at the lighter side of animals: those who like to play and goof off most of all. Their lightheartedness lifts our spirits and reminds us that play and fun are an important part of life too! Download this episode from Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and more or link directly here: https://animalwisdom.buzzsprout.com Support the show

Sharing Habitat: Yours, Mine or Ours?

December 08, 2020 15:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MB

In this week’s Animal Wise podcast we talk with animals about sharing habitats from rural to city areas. Find out how the animals feel about it and what we can do to better respect our shared space. Download this episode from Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and more or link directly here: https://animalwisdom.buzzsprout.com Support the show

Colour Me Beautiful

December 01, 2020 15:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MB

We all like to look our best, but do our animal friends feel the same way? Are they even aware of their appearance? Listen in to this Animal Wisdom podcast, Color Me Beautiful, where Lauren shares actual animal communications, and find out! Download this episode from Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and more or link directly here: https://animalwisdom.buzzsprout.com Support the show

A Matter of Life or Death

November 24, 2020 15:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MB

The subject of a beloved companion animals death is a bit of a deep topic but one that also has a lot of hope and joy at the end of the journey. Join us on this episode as we explore life and death from the animal's perspective. Support the show

Shelter Dreaming

November 17, 2020 15:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MB

All animals in shelters have hopes and dreams about their forever homes. But they also have insights to share about being in the shelter. This week, in our podcast, Animal Wise, two dogs share their shelter dreams for their future life and forever homes.  Support the show

It's All In How You See It

November 10, 2020 18:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MB

Do we see things as they are, or do we see things as we are? Here are some elevating thoughts on the power of our perception and the ability to create our own reality from a giraffe friend. Download this episode from Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and more or link directly here: https://animalwisdom.buzzsprout.com Support the show

Cats on Night Patrol: Hijinks or Heartache?

October 27, 2020 17:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MB

Today we talk about one of many people’s most beloved animal companions, cats. In particular, we’re going to explore a topic that gives many cat lovers cause for a great deal of concern and that is their behavior at night. Is it hijinks or heartache? Listen from the cat's perspective. Support the show

In the Now: It's Simple

October 20, 2020 17:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MB

Hear how being in the now is simple and fun for a baby elephant and how it can take us to the joy of discovery in our everyday lives. Join us, Lauren and Bertha, for our 4th podcast - we're on a roll now! Support the show

We All Have a Place

October 13, 2020 17:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MB

In this crazy time of Covid and divisiveness, animals help us understand the value and joy of community while honoring our individuality. Join Lauren and Bertha for a fresh Animal Wisdom prespective!  Support the show

Animals Are Individuals Too

September 29, 2020 19:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MB

Our companion animals are more than just mousers and guard dogs. They are our best friends, our comfort and our joy. And they are each unique with their own personalities. Get a peek at what goes on in the mind of a capricious cat and a seemingly “stubborn” dog in our latest Animal Wise podcast. As a bonus, you may just gain a little more insight into your best friend and into your own life.  Support the show

An Octopus in Quarantine

July 01, 2020 02:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MB

Find out what an Octopus in Japan has to teach us about the value of social distancing – with insight for all of us on how to deal with our new normal of distancing. Support the show

An Octopus in Quarantine

July 01, 2020 02:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MB

Find out what an Octopus in Japan has to teach us about the value of social distancing – with insight for all of us on how to deal with our new normal of distancing. Support the show