Forces for Nature

Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! Anne Therese Gennari is a model, entrepreneur, activist and a great example of how you don't have to be in the environmental field to make a difference in it. She uses social media and the business she co-created, Role Models Management, as platforms to inspire others to make more conscious choices for a better future. And,...

Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! When Pablo Borboroglu released his first rehabilitated penguin back into the wild 30 years ago, he saw the ability that one person has to make a difference. Holding steadfast to this belief, he has since become one of the greatest voices for these animals. And, facing threats both on land and in water, they need it. Through the...

Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! So often it can feel like all you hear are the negative things that are going on with the environment. The danger in that, though, is that you can overwhelm the listener, make them want to tune out and, worse, feel like there is nothing that they can do. I mean, why try to make eco-friendly choices when you feel like it won&apos...

Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! While volunteering at animal shelters, Sherri Franklin noticed that senior dogs had little to no chance of being adopted- they're not always the prettiest of the bunch, they may have unknown health issues, and the attraction of a new puppy can sometimes be far greater. This broke Sherri's heart and she decided to start...

Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! Since the taping of Sherri Franklin’s episode, Giving Senior Dogs a Second Chance, COVID19 has brought the world to a standstill. There are reports of shelters experiencing increased foster adoptions but also reports of increased animal drop-offs as people lose their jobs. I caught up with Sherri to see how Muttville has been fa...

Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! Katie Moore is the Deputy Vice President of Animal Rescue with the International Fund for Animal Welfare. For the past two decades, Katie has been rescuing stranded marine mammals all over the world, leading these initiatives and pioneering methods that have saved thousands that wouldn't have had a chance before. Through be...

Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! Did you know that an unspayed female dog, and her mate, and all their offspring and their offspring's puppies can add up to 67,000 dogs in just six years!? And cats also have the same staggering statistics! Unfortunately, there aren't enough homes to take care of the potential numbers of animals that can be born. And,...

Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! Kelly Donithan is a Senior Specialist in Disaster Operations with Humane Society International. She recently returned from Australia where she was stationed on Kangaroo Island after their unprecedented wildfires, rescuing any wildlife survivors that could be found and helping to give them a second chance. We talk about what it w...

Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! What do you get when you cross an artichoke with an armadillo? A pangolin, the world's most trafficked mammal you've probably never heard of. Paul Thomson is the cofounder of Save Pangolins, an organization that has been bringing attention to these elusive scaled mammals with the hopes that to know them is to love them...

Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! Meet the host of Forces for Nature, Crystal DiMiceli Background music by Fearleses Motivation Instrumentals: Meaning of Life If you'd like to sponsor next season (or even just an episode) reach out to me and let's chat! My email is crystal@forcesfornature.com. Want a free guide to help you become a force for nature? Ge...