Animals & Us with Natalie Stockdale (Kintsugi Heroes)

From a young age, Dave dreamed of being a policeman, inspired by early experiences and playing with boxes that he labelled "police."   He joined the Queensland Police in 1989, driven by a desire to make a difference, and soon became a respected officer. A chance conversation led Dave to the competitive dog squad, where he found his calling and passion for working with police dogs. Over 2...

Plume started his extraordinary musical journey as a young drummer and songwriter, developing his passion for creating melodies and performing. Over two years ago, he moved into singing to cows, discovering their surprising appreciation for music, which encouraged him to continue this unique path. As Plume's animal-focused performances gained exposure, his gigs shifted from human audiences to stru...

   Andrew grew up in Sydney with a rare bone disorder (XLH), underwent painful surgeries, and experienced contrasting childhoods with his healthy twin brother.    Despite physical challenges, Andrew pursued music and sound engineering, then became a Bunnings manager, utilising his organisational and managerial skills.    At 24, Andrew confronted robbers...

Kobe Steele has always been an animal person in Australia, having lived with dogs and cats her whole life, treating them as beloved family members. After a successful career in media as a TV and radio host and before finding her calling in conservation, Kobe brought her communication skills to important environmental causes. After the sudden and tragic death of her beloved daughter Kristen, which...

In this introduction to the Kintsugi Heroes Podcast Animals & Us, the host Natalie Stockdale discusses her background as a humane educator and previous head of the Jane Goodall Foundation. She aims to share profound human-animal relationship stories, emphasising love and compassion. Natalie shares personal anecdotes about her early love for animals influenced by the cartoon Kimba the White Lio...

Animals & Us explores and celebrates the transformative power of human-animal connections. Each episode features guests sharing personal stories of how animals have brought healing, connection, and transformation to their lives, alongside insights from experts in eco-psychology, animal therapy, compassion, and animal communication. Rooted in the Biophilia Theory, Animals & Us recognises th...