Animals & Us - Voices of a New Paradigm

Have you ever locked eyes with an animal and sensed a world of emotion behind their gaze? That's precisely the phenomenon Dr. Bradley Nelson, a trailblazer in holistic wellness, delves into during our riveting sit-down. We unravel the stories of emotional healing that transcend species, starting with a horse whose mysterious symptoms paved the way for Dr. Nelson's transformative Emotion...

In our journey through life, we all seek solace, peace, and understanding, but oftentimes we overlook a place we can find these. Today's enriching episode takes us on an exploration of the often-untapped sources of tranquility and wisdom found in nature and animals. We weave through my personal stories and those of our guest, healer, counselor, and mentor, Kari Lesick.  Kari reveals a fascina...

Tune into this interview with Dr. Barbara Shor at the Sacred Paws Summit in October 2023. This event was organized by Holistic Actions!, a resource hub for optimizing the quality of life of our companion animals. Their resources, weekly webinars, and community forum are there to help loving pet parents care for their furry friends with confidence and support. Their goal is to help your the animals...

Embark on a beautiful journey of connection and understanding as our co-host, Dr. Barbara Shor, leads you through a guided meditation experience. In this special episode, you'll have the opportunity to explore the depths of animal communication as you tap into your intuitive senses and open a channel of communication with the animal world. Barbara, known for her expertise in the field of anim...

In this episode, we sit down and chat with Kara Daniels, founder of Deep Root Connections. Kara's philosophy is rooted in the interconnectedness of Earth, animals, nature, and spirit, and she has dedicated her life to exploring and understanding these connections. Kara takes us on a fascinating journey through her multifaceted world, where she  bridges the realms of science and metaphysics. W...

Welcome to another fun and exciting episode of Animals and Us - Voices of a New Paradigm. In this episode, we hear from animal communicator, healer and healthcare professional, Laura Marie Appleman.  Laura's journey is a fascinating one, encompassing her work in laboratory sciences, hospitals, and environmental facilities. In addition to that, she has been communicating with animals for sever...

In this episode, we go on a journey to better understand telepathic communication with Dr. Barbara Shor, as she reads a chapter from her new book, "Soul of the Wild: The Wisdom of Elephants."  Barbara guides us beyond conventional understanding, unraveling the profound nature of their connection. As she reads chapter 2, "How Telepathic Communication Works," listeners will be tr...

In this episode of the podcast, we delve into the fascinating world of communication with elephants. Our podcast co-host, author and intuitive communicator Barbara Shor, shares the remarkable journey behind her latest book, which is a collaboration with the elephants themselves. After writing her first book, Barbara was approached by the elephants, who urged her to update their story, emphasizing...

If you have ever been interested in Native American perspectives on the natural world, animal stories, and how we can heal the Earth, Dan Wahpepah is your guy. He has a wealth of knowledge and wisdom, based on years of experience in learning about the Red Road. Here are some of the topics he shared on this interview: The importance of food in native life, including a discussion about food forests...

In this episode, we talk about the upcoming 2023 International Multispecies Methods Research Symposium - what it is, why it's happening, and who should come. We discuss the event in detail, which is taking place virtually from May 8-12, 2023.  Tickets are available until May 5, 2023.  For more info, visit https://iic2023.eventbrite.com/ or check out @iic.symposium2023 on Instagram.

Scott Beckstead is the director of campaigns for Center for a Humane Economy and Animal Wellness Action. He worked as an attorney in private practice for 17 years on the central Oregon coast before going to work full-time in the animal protection sector. During his time on the coast he also served as the mayor of Waldport, Oregon from 2002 to 2007. He became known for his special expertise in the...

In this episode, we sit down and chat with Dr. Colleen Dell, an award winning researcher who focuses on animal assisted therapy and mental health research. Colleen and her animal companions have gone into hospitals, prisons, COVID vaccination clinics and many other places to help humans with their health and well-being. The therapy dogs seem to know just what we humans need, and are able to comfor...

Recently, Janean Strong invited me, Barbara Shor, to be interviewed on her podcast. The name of her podcast is Keepin It Real with Janean. We had a delightful conversation that I would like to share with you. Janean also communicates with animals, so it was fun to trade stories. In our conversation, I share about how I went from working as a veterinarian to becoming an animal communicator more tha...

In this episode, we speak with animal communicator Liz Murdoch from Talking With the Dogs! If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to actually communicate with an  animal, and how an animal communicator can help with decision making and with the dynamics in your family between the humans and the animals, then this is the episode for you. We talk about all of that, and much more, with Liz as she tak...

In this episode, we both share the biggest takeaways from our trip to Africa earlier this year. We recap and reflect on what all we did while we were there, and the memorable moments we experienced. 

We had so much to discuss with Rebecca Goff about her experiences with dolphins and whales! Here's some bonus content on gratitude and trusting what we receive, the differences between dolphins and whales, and dolphins in the wild versus dolphins in captivity.

Tune into this episode to hear all about how Rebecca Goff started working on the guidance she was receiving from the cetaceans to actually take people into the oceans and help heal them. Rebecca talks about how the dolphins and whales guide her and support her all the time, and how paying attention and being open help her connect with them. Whether we realize it or not, we all have innate gifts, a...

In this episode, we dive deep into what "animal communication" is, and how it works. Akshaya Kawle, from Maharashtra, India, tells us about how she explains the mechanics of telepathic communication with animals and plants, and how anyone can learn how to do it. Akshaya has a learning academy with clients from all over the world. She teaches them how to develop and strengthen their sense...

Curious about how our trip to Botswana went and what we did there? Tune into this episode to find out what our experience was like, what all we did, and how the experience was deeply moving for both of us. We experienced the true wilderness of Botswana and spent time in the "bushes" observing many incredible animals in their true glory, in their own habitats - lions, elephants, leopards,...

In this episode, Cathrine shares with us how she left everything behind in her home country, Norway, to start a large cat sanctuary in South Africa. She shares with us details of her journey, including the time that she made a promise, in her mind and in her heart, to a white lion she met named Oliver. Years later, after opening the sanctuary and rescuing Oliver, they invited an animal communicato...

One of the things I was most curious about when I started learning about animal consciousness and communication was how the animals felt about us, humans, consuming them and their by-products. In this episode, I (Avantika) share my thoughts on animal perspectives on our relationship with them as food. I share what I have learned, through my research and my own personal experience in communication...

Join us as veterinarian, Dr. Linda Bender, walks us through her journey as a child and a vet school student who was deeply connected and aware of the sentience and consciousness of the animals. From an early age, she was undeniably aware of the interconnectedness of all life, and also the cruelty and sadness that exists in our reality. Linda talks about what it was like practicing veterinary medic...

In this first episode, we invite you to get to know us as we embark on an amazing journey into the inner life of animals and nature. Both of us, Avantika and Barbara, are extremely passionate about this topic and we are more than excited to introduce you to the world we care so much about: the world of animals, nature and our beloved Mother Earth. We will talk about our own personal backgrounds an...

Animal communication is an emerging area of research, and we just so happen to have front row seats to it! We are both involved with some fascinating research that's happening at the University of Saskatchewan's School of Environment and Sustainability (in Canada) that's exploring the phenomenon of "intuitive interspecies communication." On May 24th, 25th and 26th, 2022, t...

Join us, your hosts Dr. Barbara Shor, veterinarian and animal communicator, and Avantika Mathur, public health professional and researcher, as we learn about animal perspectives, question our current paradigms, explore spiritual concepts and work together to raise the collective vibrations of humanity. Our hope is to help YOU better understand, appreciate and connect more deeply with all the being...