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Kindred

90 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 53 ratings

The Kindred Podcast explores the intricate and interdependent relationship that humans have with animals and nature.

Every episode presents compelling interviews and thought-provoking discussions with leading experts from diverse fields of study including scientists, conservationists, authors, and educators.

From the world of science to cultural traditions and beyond, Kindred examines how humans can inspire a new awareness in order to reconnect us to the natural world.

Hosted by Kate Coffin and Jenn Asplundh. www.kindredpodcast.co

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46. The Rights of Rivers | A Conversation with Lance Foster, Tribal Historic Preservation Officer

April 16, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 120 MB

In this week’s conversation, we speak with Lance Foster, Tribal Historic Preservation Officer for the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska. You know when you hear an idea and it hits you like “Oh my gosh, of course”? Well, that was my reaction when I heard Lance Foster talking on NPR about the work he is doing in gaining rights and legal standing for natural entities, like rivers. Yes. Rivers. And specifically like the river he lives near, the mighty Missouri! Lance walks us through what this...

Podcast Swap | The Best Biome with Nicole Brown & Rachel Roth

April 09, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 116 MB

In this week’s episode, we are doing another podcast swap!  In the episode we are sharing today, Nicole and Rachel talk about the Takhi horse, a non domesticated species of horse that is highly revered and worshipped by the people of Mongolia, area of Gobi.  And subsequently, the conservation that helped to save this amazing ancient horse.  Archeologists have found that this species of horse was not domesticated and that the Mongolian people see it as a sacred symbol of their history, heri...

45. Restoring Our Watersheds | A Conversation with Stroud Water Research Center

April 02, 2024 08:00 - 51 minutes - 94.4 MB

Welcome to Season 6 everyone! Today we have the privilege of kicking off this season with Stroud Water Research Center, and representing them for this conversation is Melinda Daniels, senior research scientist and Matthew Ehrhart, director of watershed restoration. Since the 60’s SWRC has been working to preserve and restore freshwater systems and they are known worldwide for their innovations in this field. SWRC’s mission is to “advance knowledge and stewardship of freshwater systems ...

Season 5 Wrap Up!

March 21, 2024 10:48 - 5 minutes - 10.5 MB

From all of us at Kindred, a massive thanks to our guests this season! We would not be able to do what we do without your research, your experience, and your drive to create a healthier and protected home for animals, nature, and us.  And thanks to you, our listeners. Your support and listenership of our small but mighty podcast means the absolute world. YOU are why we are here.  Lots of Love, Kindred.  For more information on all things Kindred please visit our website kindredpodcast.co....

44. Decolonizing Sockeye Salmon “Miso’o”| A Conversation with Indigenous Fisheries Scientist Dr. Andrea Reid

February 20, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 123 MB

In this week’s episode, we speak with Dr. Andrea Reid, a citizen of the Nisga’a Nation and assistant professor with the University of British Columbia’s Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries and the principal investigator at the Centre for Indigenous Fisheries.  Andrea launched the Centre for Indigenous Fisheries and leads an incredible team where they are working to “build momentum and action in support of the study and protection of culturally significant fish and fisheries” (quoted from...

44. Decolonizing Sockeye Salmon “Miso’o” | A Conversation with Indigenous Fisheries Scientist Dr. Andrea Reid

February 20, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 123 MB

In this week’s episode, we speak with Dr. Andrea Reid, a citizen of the Nisga’a Nation and assistant professor with the University of British Columbia’s Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries and the principal investigator at the Centre for Indigenous Fisheries.  Andrea launched the Centre for Indigenous Fisheries and leads an incredible team where they are working to “build momentum and action in support of the study and protection of culturally significant fish and fisheries” (quoted from...

43. The Extraordinary Octopus | A Conversation with Marine Biologist Dr. David Scheel

February 06, 2024 09:22 - 1 hour - 55.6 MB

In this week’s episode, we are speaking with Dr. David Scheel, behavioural ecologist and professor of marine biology at Alaska Pacific University in Anchorage, Alaska. David takes us into the wild and wonderful world of octopuses and we get a glimpse into the mysteries they hold. We also dive into his new book  Many Things Under A Rock: The Mysteries of Octopuses where David takes us around the world and into the very dens of these extraordinary animals.  As exotic as octopuses are, their ...

42. One Woman. Three Oceans. 21,000 Kilometers | A Conversation with Adventurer Melanie Vogel

January 23, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 149 MB

In this week’s episode, we speak with long-haul hiker and adventurer Melanie Vogel. Melanie is the first woman to walk the Trans Canada Trail, the longest recreational trail in the world.  She walked from the Atlantic Ocean across and up to the Arctic Ocean, then down and over to the Pacific Ocean. Nearly 21,000 kilometers. Solo. Melanie’s story is one of unexpected connections, harrowing experiences, brutal weather, stunning beauty, finding a soul mate, finding oneself, and the slow and emer...

42. One Women. Three Oceans. 21,000 Kilometers | A Conversation with Adventurer Melanie Vogel

January 23, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 149 MB

In this week’s episode, we speak with long-haul hiker and adventurer Melanie Vogel. Melanie is the first woman to walk the Trans Canada Trail, the longest recreational trail in the world.  She walked from the Atlantic Ocean across and up to the Arctic Ocean, then down and over to the Pacific Ocean. Nearly 21,000 kilometers. Solo. Melanie’s story is one of unexpected connections, harrowing experiences, brutal weather, stunning beauty, finding a soul mate, finding oneself, and the slow and em...

Podcast Swap | The Community Cats Podcast with Stacy LeBaron

January 16, 2024 09:30 - 31 minutes - 57.5 MB

In this week’s episode, we’re doing a swap! Today we are sharing an episode from The Community Cats Podcast, with creator and host Stacy LeBaron.  In this episode, Stacy, along with her guest writer and author Linda Malik, dispels the myths attached to black cats, how it has created a false narrative and the misunderstanding that black cats are somehow different because of their color and how this myth came to be.  Linda Malik’s children's book series titled Willow’s Tales explores these is...

41. The Power of Nature | A Conversation with Psychologist Jill Suttie

January 09, 2024 09:00 - 59 minutes - 110 MB

In this week’s episode, we speak with psychologist Jill Suttie, staff writer and contributing editor for the Greater Good Science Center, at University of California, Berkeley.  Jill connects us to how being in nature helps us on a deep psychological, neurological, and overall physical level. We wanted to know what was actually happening in our brains and bodies when we spend time in nature and how those experiences translate to our mental and physical health.  We all know we love being ar...

Year In Review | Thanks 2023!

December 19, 2023 09:00 - 14 minutes - 25.9 MB

In this week’s episode, Kate and Jenn take a look back on their last year with Kindred. We are so grateful for the support, growth, and all the amazing conversions we had in 2023.  We’ll be taking a short winter break but we’ll be back in January with more thought-provoking conversations with some exceptional humans to finish out this season.  From our hearts, we are so grateful to YOU the listeners!  And deepest gratitude to all our guests. You are why we do this podcast. Thank you for g...

40. Healing A Broken Soul | A Conversation with Equine Veterinarian Dr. Farah ElMallah

December 05, 2023 10:00 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MB

In this week’s episode, we travel to Egypt and speak with equine veterinarian Dr. Farah ElMallah. What an absolute joy to speak with such an intelligent, driven, and passionate human about her work healing some of the most broken animals in the world: the horses and donkeys of the working and tourism industries.  Farah explained so clearly why specific kinds of work (and how much is asked of these hard-working animals) are so brutal for them. All too often she has seen the broken spirits in...

39. Building An ARK | A Conversation with Dawood Mohammad, Founder of Animal Rescue Kashmir

November 29, 2023 15:08 - 51 minutes - 94.7 MB

In this week’s episode, we speak with Dawood Mohammad, founder of Animal Rescue Kashmir (ARK) about how and why he started doing rescue work in Kashmir, and the often heartbreaking relentless experience of helping the dogs, horses, cats, and other animals on the streets of Kashmir. We were deeply moved and struck by his account, and where he finds the strength to keep doing this work at whatever cost to him. Here in the US, it’s the season of giving and gratitude and it’s times like this tha...

38. The Cheetah's Longest Race | A Conversation with Dr. Laurie Marker

November 07, 2023 10:00 - 59 minutes - 55.5 MB

In this week’s conversation, we speak with Dr. Laurie Marker, founder and executive director of the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF). Dr. Marker walks us through the history of the plight of cheetahs, and how she and CCF have saved this exquisite species from certain near extinction to now introducing them to places around the world where the cheetah has long been absent. Dr. Marker tells us about the incredible programs working to solve the human-wildlife conflict in the context of cheetahs,...

37. Kindred Souls: Octopuses, Turtles, and Authors | A Conversation with author Sy Montgomery

October 24, 2023 16:20 - 1 hour - 137 MB

In this week’s episode, we speak with (multiple-time!) bestselling author, Sy Montgomery about her deep connection, understanding, and passion for animals. We were lucky enough to have this conversion on the day her most recent book launched, titled, Of Time and Turtles: Mending the World, Shell by Shattered Shell. In this book, Sy gives us an intimate gaze into the world of the turtle and inspires us to save and protect this incredible animal, one that’s quiet and stoic, has bursts of hum...

Welcome Back!

October 23, 2023 14:51 - 9 minutes - 17.3 MB

Welcome back! NEW episodes start dropping on October 24th, on our regularly scheduled (bimonthly) Tuesdays. We have some compelling episodes coming your way and some heavy hitters... Let me tell you! And we have some exciting news, so hit play and get caught up on where we are and what’s new.  Thank you for listening, sharing, and supporting our Kindred Team! And endless gratitude for our guests, for giving us their time and effort. See you soon. Lots of Love, Kate & Jenn Please find ou...

Season 4 Wrap Up!

September 21, 2023 13:42 - 15 minutes - 29.2 MB

We are dropping in to say thank you to our guests, our listeners, and our mighty little team.  We appreciate that we are able to do this podcast because of all of YOU! We also talk about our overall take-aways from this season, and what's coming next for Season 5! We'll be back in October so look out for our drop announcement then! Lots of Love. Please find out more info and message us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kindredpodcast.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow Us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram @thekindredpod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

36. Ravens: The Flying Primates | A Conversation with Cognitive Zoologist Dr. Mathias Osvath

August 15, 2023 08:30 - 49 minutes - 90.3 MB

In this week’s episode, we speak with Dr. Mathias Osvath, Cognitive Zoologist at Lund University about all things corvids and specifically the raven. We’ve known how smart these birds are but, um, did not realize HOW smart! You will never look at a crow, magpie, jay, nutcracker, jackdaw, rook, or raven (all corvids) the same after listening to this conversation.  Thank you to Dr. Osvath for taking a super brainy subject and breaking it down for us on Kindred so that we can understand how an...

35. Tiny Wild Cats | A Conversation with Dr. Wai-Ming Wong, Panthera’s Director of Small Cat Conservation Science

August 01, 2023 09:30 - 1 hour - 112 MB

In this week’s episode, we speak with Dr. Wai-Ming Wong, the director of small cat conservation science for the organization Panthera. Dr. Wong introduces us to only a few of the 33 small wild cat species (there’s a fishing cat?!?) and breaks down why we know so little about them! We love learning about the little ones out there, and it turns out these small creatures have BIG lives and personalities.  Grateful to Dr. Wong for explaining why small wild cats are so important and why, often, ...

34. Wilding England’s Forests | A Conversation with Rachel Gardner, Conservation Translocations Officer for Forestry England

July 18, 2023 09:30 - 46 minutes - 85.3 MB

In this week’s episode, we speak with Rachel Gardner, the conservation translocation officer for the executive agency Forestry England, about her job in species reintroductions.  Rachel takes us on a walk  back in time into England’s ancient forests and shows us what the future of forests and the landscape could look like. She talks about her work in species reintroductions and recovery projects with their Forest Wilding Programs, and the delicate but critical balance that’s needed to resto...

33. Digging Into Environmental Justice | A Conversation with Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s President Matt Rader

July 04, 2023 09:30 - 57 minutes - 106 MB

In this week’s episode, we speak with Matt Rader, the President of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. We dig deep into environmental justice and what it means for people to have access to green spaces and the many positive effects it has not only on the aesthetic of a city but the many mental, physical, social, and overall health benefits.  We’ve been wanting to cover this for a long time and Matt beautifully walks us through what environmental justice is, how it affects all of us, and ...

32. Mist, Magic, & Mood | A Conversation with Wildlife Photographer Meaghan Garrahan

June 20, 2023 10:50 - 47 minutes - 87.8 MB

In this week’s episode, we speak with wildlife photographer Meaghan Garrahan. Meaghan talks to us about why she got into wildlife photography, what it means to her, and what she hopes to offer not only us but the world she captures. Two things stand out about Meaghan’s work. One is the detail, intensity, and mood that her images hold, and two, the fact that this is a relatively recent focus for her.  One of her most powerful images is that of a keen-eyed golden eagle, quiet and powerful, eme...

31. The Wolf Interpreter | A Conversation with Wolf Researcher and Author Rick McIntyre

June 06, 2023 09:30 - 1 hour - 147 MB

In this week’s episode, we speak with wolf researcher, interpreter, and award-winning author, Rick McIntyre. Wolves are one of our favorite beings to talk about and to be able to speak with Rick about them is an honor and an absolute joy. In 1996, wolves were relocated from Canada to Yellowstone National Park and thus began the Wolf Reintroduction Project. What would follow would not only greatly impact the park and wolf conservation, but the incredible story of these wolves would travel ac...

30. ANTS: Going Underground | A Conversation with Entomologist Dr. Andy Suarez from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

May 23, 2023 08:30 - 50 minutes - 92.8 MB

In this week's episode, we speak with Dr. Andy Suarez, head of the Department of Evolution, Ecology, and Behavior at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign on all things ants. Although we didn't get a chance to cover all 15,000 different species of ants, Dr. Suarez takes us underground into the life of ants, how they operate, and what an absolutely critical part they play in all our ecosystems. Dr. Suarez highlights not only how critical they are to the health of our planet, but also...

29. An Arctic Update | Check-In with Dr. Kate Stafford of the Marine Mammal Institute at Oregon State University

May 09, 2023 09:30 - 47 minutes - 27.4 MB

In this week's episode, we are checking in with Dr. Kate Stafford about the state of the Arctic. Dr. Stafford talks about her latest trip back and what's been going on with the Bowhead whale in the Chukchi and Beaufort Seas, north and northwest of Alaska. Dr. Stafford talks about the rapid pace of the melting ice, and the impact this is making not only to the sweet Bowhead whale but to the Inupiaq people of Alaska. It's a chilling recounting of what she is seeing out on the melting ice. We a...

28. Wild Horses | A Conversation with Tracy Wilson, Nevada State Director for American Wild Horse Campaign

April 25, 2023 09:30 - 51 minutes - 94.5 MB

In this week's conversation, we speak with Tracy Wilson, the Nevada State Director for American Wild Horse Campaign (AWHC) on a critical subject we knew little to nothing about the wild Mustangs and Burros of the West and North Western United States. She walks us through their challenges, the critical edge they live on, and why we must save this iconic historical animal. AWHC believes "There Is A Better Way" to work with supporting and managing these beautiful and powerful animals through pr...

Season 4 | We Are Back!

April 24, 2023 09:30 - 12 minutes - 23.7 MB

Welcome back to Season 4 of The Kindred Podcast! We are so excited for this next season. We continue to explore the intricate and interdependent relationship that humans have with animals and the environment. And we dig deeper into how we are not above but equal to the Natural world. And through our conversations with people who make this their life work, we work to inspire a new consciousness in all of us in order to repair our relationship with the natural world. Our conversations take us ...

UPDATE: Checking In with Shawn Heinrichs, Conservationist, Co-Founder of OnlyOne, and Emmy Award-winning Cinematographer.

April 14, 2023 16:32 - 34 minutes - 63.8 MB

We’ve asked Shawn Heinrichs to drop in and walk us through what has happened at a few of the big conventions, like COP 15, COP 27, and CITES, as far as what concrete action has been implemented in support of slowing climate change and specifically in context to protecting the high seas and marine wildlife. He gives us the reality check we all need, and more importantly how our oceans and the beings that live in them are desperately trying to survive in a brutal climate of indiscriminate fish...

Bonus Episode: Saving Baringo's Giraffes | A Conversation with Rebby Sebei, Manager at Ruko Wildlife Conservancy

January 31, 2023 10:30 - 29 minutes - 53.4 MB

In this week's episode, we speak with Rebby Sebei, conservationist and manager at Ruko Wildlife Conservancy.  Rebby talks about her work uniting two warring communities and how through saving the endangered Rothschild's Giraffes, land, and a deeply divided community, can be restored and healed. It's a beautiful story of how the giraffe became a sign of peace and hope. Baringo Conservancies Save Giraffes Now Northern Rangelands Trust Kenya Wildlife Services FGM World Health Organization ...

27. The Power of Fire | A Conversation with Tony Incashola Jr. and Stephanie Gillin from the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes

January 17, 2023 10:30 - 1 hour - 120 MB

In this week's conversation, we speak with Tony Incashola Jr., forest manager for CSKT (Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes), and Stephanie Gillin, information and education program manager and former wildlife biologist for the CSKT at the Flathead Indian Reservation. Tony and Stephanie walk us through the history of fire and what it means to their tribes and how the criminalization of their fire practices not only impacted the health of the landscape but significantly changed how fire ...

26. Grieving the Loss of Pets | A Conversation with Veterinarian Dr. Kelly Slattery

January 03, 2023 10:30 - 44 minutes - 81.2 MB

In this week's conversation, we speak with Dr. Kelly Slattery of Home & Shore Vet about grief in specific context to the non-human members of our families. Grief and losing a loved one, human or non-human, is something nearly all of us have experienced and we feel the topic of grief is a really important one to cover and one that is often shied away from because, well, it's a tough subject. But Kelly walked with us through this whole conversation with grace and a deep understanding of the ...

25. The Morphology of Dogs | A Conversation with Dr. Elaine Ostrander, Chief and Investigator of the Cancer Genetics and Comparative Genomics Branch at the National Institutes of Health

December 20, 2022 09:30 - 54 minutes - 100 MB

In this week's conversation, we speak with Dr. Elaine Ostrander about all things dogs and why they look like they do. In layman's terms, Dr. Ostrander explains how dogs don't often look like their closest genetic relatives, the wolf. She answers the long standing question and for us the mystery, of how Freddy the Great Dane doesn't look like Franky the Dachshund. We might even have those fancy Victorians to thank for it. Elaine A. Ostrander, Ph.D. Natural Human Genome Research Institute Ki...

24. Part 2: The Intelligence of Plants | A Conversation with Monica Gagliano, Evolutionary Ecologist & Director of the Biological Intelligence Lab at Southern Cross University, Australia.

December 06, 2022 10:30 - 43 minutes - 80.5 MB

This episode consists of Part 1 & Part 2. In this week's conversation, we speak with Ecologist Monica Gagliano about her groundbreaking research with plants in context to perception, learning, memory, cognition, and intelligence. Her work opens a new awareness of how we perceive the plant world and challenges traditional thinking about plant and animal intelligence, and how we might connect on a much deeper level than we ever thought. We hear about the patient little Mimosa plant, or Sensit...

24. Part 1: The Intelligence of Plants | A Conversation with Monica Gagliano, Evolutionary Ecologist & Director of the Biological Intelligence Lab at Southern Cross University, Australia.

December 06, 2022 10:30 - 39 minutes - 71.5 MB

This episode consists of Part 1 & Part 2. In this week's conversation, we speak with Ecologist Monica Gagliano about her groundbreaking research with plants in context to perception, learning, memory, cognition, and intelligence. Her work opens a new awareness of how we perceive the plant world and challenges traditional thinking about plant and animal intelligence, and how we might connect on a much deeper level than we ever thought. We hear about the patient little Mimosa plant, or Sensit...

24. The Intelligence of Plants | A Conversation with Monica Gagliano, Evolutionary Ecologist & Director of the Biological Intelligence Lab at Southern Cross University, Australia.

December 06, 2022 10:30 - 39 minutes - 71.5 MB

In this week's conversation, we speak with Ecologist Monica Gagliano about her groundbreaking research with plants in context to perception, learning, memory, cognition, and intelligence. Her work opens a new awareness of how we perceive the plant world and challenges traditional thinking about plant and animal intelligence, and how we might connect on a much deeper level than we ever thought. We hear about the patient little Mimosa plant, or Sensitive plant, and how they learn, remember and...

23. A Second Chance: Saving Chimpanzees in DR Congo | A Conversation with Itsaso Velez del Burgo, Primatologist and Technical Director for Lwiro Primate Rehabilitation Center

November 22, 2022 10:30 - 42 minutes - 78.3 MB

In this week's conversation, we speak with Itsaso Velez del Burgo about her work at the Lwiro Primate Rehabilitation Center in the Democratic Republic of Congo rescuing and rehabilitating chimps and other vulnerable species. She talks to us about how the devastating effects of extreme poverty and hunger lead to poaching and the trauma that echoes through the chimpanzees and their families. We hear her intimate account of what little baby chimps go through when they are taken from their kille...

22. A Great Migration | A Conversation with Shelly Eshleman, MOTUS Avian Research Coordinator at Willistown Conservation Trust

November 08, 2022 08:00 - 37 minutes - 68.9 MB

In this week's conversation, we speak with Ph.D. Student Shelly Eshleman about the incredible journey migrating birds take every year. Shelly talks about her ongoing research and her work at Willistown Conservation Trust tracking migrating birds along the East Coast of the United States with the MOTUS Avian system. We get a peek into the long and sometimes dangerous journey of migrating birds, and the little backpacks they take along the way. Lights Out Philly The Big Collision Bird Cast ...

Bugs: The Unsung Heroes | A Conversation with Entomologist Dr. May Berenbaum from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

October 25, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 120 MB

In this week's episode, we speak with Dr. May Berenbaum on all things insects and her work focusing on interactions between insects and plants and the intricate reciprocal relationship they have with each other, some of which is focused on honey bees. Dr. Berenbaum walks us through a field of information highlighting the extraordinary way bugs keep our world clean, and fruitful, and full of all the good things like flowers and honey. Kindred is hosted by Kate Coffin and Jenn Asplundh. Find...

21. Bugs: The Unsung Heroes | A Conversation with Entomologist Dr. May Berenbaum from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

October 25, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 120 MB

In this week's episode, we speak with Dr. May Berenbaum on all things insects and her work focusing on interactions between insects and plants and the intricate reciprocal relationship they have with each other, some of which is focused on honey bees. Dr. Berenbaum walks us through a field of information highlighting the extraordinary way bugs keep our world clean, and fruitful, and full of all the good things like flowers and honey. About Dr. May Berenbaum National Geographic: Stick Insec...

Man's Other Best Friend | A Conversation with Dr. Kristyn Vitale, Assistant Professor of Animal Health and Behavior at Unity College

October 11, 2022 08:00 - 46 minutes - 85 MB

In this week's episode, we speak with Dr. Kristyn Vitale, whose work focuses on companion animal behavior, specifically cat social cognition, cat behavior, and human-cat interaction. Kristyn walks us through why cats can be misunderstood and how we can understand them better, and busting myths that have persisted for far too long. Turns out Spot and Fido aren't the only ones who can be taught how to sit, stay, and roll over! Kindred is hosted by Kate Coffin and Jenn Asplundh. Find out more...

20. Man's Other Best Friend | A Conversation with Dr. Kristyn Vitale, Assistant Professor of Animal Health and Behavior at Unity College

October 11, 2022 08:00 - 46 minutes - 85 MB

In this week's episode, we speak with Dr. Kristyn Vitale, whose work focuses on companion animal behavior, specifically cat social cognition, cat behavior, and human-cat interaction. Kristyn walks us through why cats can be misunderstood and how we can understand them better, and busting myths that have persisted for far too long. Turns out Spot and Fido aren't the only ones who can be taught how to sit, stay, and roll over! Dr. Kristyn Vitale, Instagram @maueyes https://maueyes.com/ Netf...

Season 3 has arrived!

October 10, 2022 08:00 - 14 minutes - 26.5 MB

Welcome back to Season 3 of Kindred! We are so excited to be back and sharing more great conversations. Look out for us wherever you listen to podcasts because we have excellent content coming your way. Thanks for listening and please share Kindred with your friends and family and strangers!  Lots of Love! Kate & Jenn Kindred is hosted by Kate Coffin and Jenn Asplundh. Find out more info and message us at kindredpodcast.co. Follow Us Instagram @thekindredpod  Twitter @the_kindred_pod  ...

19. Season 3 Has Arrived!

October 10, 2022 08:00 - 14 minutes - 26.5 MB

Welcome back to Season 3 of Kindred! We are so excited to be back and sharing more great conversations. Look out for us wherever you listen to podcasts because we have excellent content coming your way. Thanks for listening and please share Kindred with your friends and family and strangers!  Lots of Love! Kate & Jenn Kindred is hosted by Kate Coffin and Jenn Asplundh. Find out more info and message us at kindredpodcast.co. Follow Us Instagram @thekindredpod  Twitter @the_kindred_pod  ...

Bonus Episode: The Trap King | A Conversation with Sterling Davis, Leader in TNR and the Cat Community (2021)

July 19, 2022 10:00 - 47 minutes - 54.2 MB

In this week's episode, we speak with Sterling "Trap King" Davis about his non-profit organization, Trap King Humane Cat Solutions, doing 'T-N-R' (Trap, Neuter, Return) in communities around the Atlanta area and the country, working to help support and control cat colonies. We take a deep dive into how he is working to break down stereotypes about cats, and those who work with them, in the white, black, and brown communities with the goal of bringing diversity and a new understanding to cat ...

The Trap King | A Conversation with Sterling Davis, Leader in TNR and the Cat Community

July 19, 2022 10:00 - 47 minutes - 54.2 MB

In this week's episode, we speak with Sterling "Trap King" Davis about his non-profit organization, Trap King Humane Cat Solutions, doing 'T-N-R' (Trap, Neuter, Return) in communities around the Atlanta area and the country, working to help support and control cat colonies. We take a deep dive into how he is working to break down stereotypes about cats, and those who work with them, in the white, black, and brown communities with the goal of bringing diversity and a new understanding to cat ...

That's A Wrap! | A Conversation with Hosts Kate & Jenn

July 19, 2022 09:00 - 21 minutes - 25.2 MB

In this week's episode, Kate & Jenn look back on Season 2 and talk about what their big takeaways were, and how each conversation with guests impacted them. We are so grateful to each guest for the time and care they gave to us this season. The knowledge, depth of understanding, and connection they have to the topics we covered are so inspiring and enabled us to go places and gain new awarenesses we would not be able to get otherwise. See you all next season! Lot's of Love! Kate, Jenn, & ...

18. That's A Wrap! | A Conversation with Hosts Kate & Jenn

July 19, 2022 09:00 - 21 minutes - 25.2 MB

In this week's episode, Kate & Jenn look back on Season 2 and talk about what their big takeaways were, and how each conversation with guests impacted them. We are so grateful to each guest for the time and care they gave to us this season. The knowledge, depth of understanding, and connection they have to the topics we covered are so inspiring and enabled us to go places and gain new awarenesses we would not be able to get otherwise. See you all next season! Lot's of Love! Kate, Jenn, & ...

17. From Time Beyond Memory | A Conversation with Willa Powless, Member at Large on the Klamath Tribes Council

July 05, 2022 09:00 - 36 minutes - 66.3 MB

In this week's episode, we speak with Willa Powless, a member at large on the Klamath Tribes Council from Oregon about how "land back" is a beginning to heal broken hearts and what land means to her and her tribes. Jenn and Kate were honored to speak with Willa and learn about the deep connection and obligation she feels to land, and how that connection stretches back to the time of her tribes' creation story. Klamath Tribes Official Website The Guardian article featuring Willa Robin Wall...

From Time Beyond Memory | A Conversation with Willa Powless, Member at Large on the Klamath Tribes Council

July 05, 2022 09:00 - 36 minutes - 66.3 MB

In this week's episode, we speak with Willa Powless, a member at large on the Klamath Tribes Council from Oregon about how "land back" is a beginning to heal broken hearts and what land means to her and her tribes. Jenn and Kate were honored to speak with Willa and learn about the deep connection and obligation she feels to land, and how that connection stretches back to the time of her tribes' creation story. New episodes drop every other Tuesday morning (EST). Kindred is hosted by Kate C...

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