73 episodes

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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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

Listen on Apple Podcasts
Requires subscription and macOS 11.4 or higher

    49. C.A.R.E. | A Conversation with Sloane Hawes of Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity

    49. C.A.R.E. | A Conversation with Sloane Hawes of Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity

    In this week’s episode, we are speaking with Sloane Hawes, Chief of Research and Development at CARE, which stands for Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity. 
    Founded in 2020, CARE is America’s first national Black, Indigenous, and People of Color [BIPOC] led animal welfare organization.

    The primary focus of CARE  is “to rethink and rebuild Animal Welfare [Animal Protection]. Our goal is to do this in a way that honors and reflects the well being of all people; making human and animal well being our primary focus.”

    We have been following CARE’s work since they were founded by CEO James Evans, and tracking the new pathways and connections they have been forging in context to animal welfare and the BIPOC communities. 

    Sloane and the work CARE are doing are leaders in this field and unique in the intersections they amplify and work within. Thanks so much to Sloane for taking on big questions with many layers and giving us BIG answers.  And it’s not just about equity. Turns out, it’s all about LOVE. 

    Lots of Love.

    Episode Timestamps:
    Intro: 00:53
    Interview: 4:29
    TA: 53:49

    Show Notes:
    ⁠https://careawo.org/⁠
    ⁠https://www.instagram.com/careforequity/⁠

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    48. Coastal Sea Wolves of Bella Bella | A Conversation with William Housty of the Heiltsuk Nation

    48. Coastal Sea Wolves of Bella Bella | A Conversation with William Housty of the Heiltsuk Nation

    In this week’s conversation, we are speaking with William Housty, Associate Director of the Heiltsuk Integrated Resource Management Department in Bella Bella, British Columbia. The HIRMD are in charge of overseeing the management of all natural resources in the Heiltsuk territory, including the beautiful and captivating sea wolves.  

    There is an air of magic and mystery about these sea swimming wolves that compel you to want to know, who are these beings and what is their story. William Housty tells us that story and what sea wolves mean to not only him, but to the Heiltsuk Nation.

    There are moments when you look into the eyes of another species and see into their being and know there is more… there is a story of life, suffering, and beauty, and a deep recognition and resonance. You know all at once you are not separate from or above them, but tied through a millennium of evolution and kinship. 

    Thank you to William for inviting us into this story of the sea wolf. We are so grateful for the chance to listen and to see. 

    Lots of Love.



    Episode Timestamps:

    Intro: 00:53

    Interview: 5:05

    TA: 48:40



    Show Notes:

    https://www.heiltsuknation.ca/



    Articles:

    https://canadiangeographic.ca/articles/the-amazing-sea-wolves-of-the-great-bear-rainforest/

    https://www.raincoast.org/2017/04/partnering-for-wolves-bears-and-people/



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    47. A Grizzly Man | A Conversation with Bear Biologist, Chris Servheen

    47. A Grizzly Man | A Conversation with Bear Biologist, Chris Servheen

    In this week's episode, we are speaking with Bear Biologist Chris Servheen. We finally get to meet our grizzly bear fears head-on and dispel all the misinformation that we have been wondering about for years!  

    We were so lucky to have been able to speak with Chris, one of if not the leading bear biologists in this country. 

    Chris has been working tirelessly for his entire career advocating for the health and protection of one the most incredible and majestic predators in the world, the grizzly bear. After a long and distinguished career to ensure that the bears were protected under the federal Endangered Species Act he retired. Until he didn’t. 

    Join us to learn all about what brought Chris out of retirement, what makes grizzlies legendary, and the secret to their magic.

    Lots of Love.



    Show Notes:

    https://theintercept.com/2023/01/29/grizzly-bear-endangered-montana/

    From the article https://billingsgazette.com/opinion/column/christopher-servheen-dont-short-circuit-esa-on-grizzly-bears/article_3b35088e-2d5e-11ee-a42f-236813b7db3a.html



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    • 1 hr 12 min
    46. The Rights of Rivers | A Conversation with Lance Foster, Tribal Historic Preservation Officer

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

    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 all means, and why gaining civil rights for natural entities isn't just about protecting their health against pollution and climate change, but because of what systems like rivers are; beings that hold within them a whole world. A world much like our human bodies.

    An entity with Spirit.

    Thanks so much to Lance for his depth of insight and for offering us a new (or not so new) way of seeing the world. Seeing rivers, mountains, forests, and even, our trucks.

    Lots of Love.



    Show Notes:

    Documentary “From the Heart of the World”

    “It’s Not Nice to Fool Mother Nature”



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    • 1 hr 5 min
    Podcast Swap | The Best Biome with Nicole Brown & Rachel Roth

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

    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, heritage, and landscape.

    Thanks so much for swapping with us, Best Biome! We love your passion for grasslands and the ecosystems that are living in them!

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    https://www.grasslandgroupies.org/the-best-biome/

    https://www.facebook.com/GrasslandGroupies 



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    • 1 hr 3 min
    Podcast Swap | The Best Biome with Nicole Brown & Rachel Roth

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

    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, heritage, and landscape.

    Thanks so much for swapping with us, Best Biome! We love your passion for grasslands and the ecosystems that are living in them!

    Please follow them wherever you listen to podcasts and check out their website grasslandgroupies.org for more details and where you can find them via social media!

    Show Notes:
    https://www.grasslandgroupies.org/the-best-biome/
    https://www.facebook.com/GrasslandGroupies

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55 Ratings

Lyynsayy ,

Good podcast for a bad day

I’ve learned so much about animals and nature through this podcast. Brightens up my day every time I listen to it.

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Love love love

I love this podcast series. I look forward to each episode! Love listening to them during my walks with my pups❤️😔

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The two hosts are superlative humans ❤️ so much love and curiosity - a refreshing wholistic perspective- seeking connection and conscious awareness of our world and all the beings it- rather than division. And discussing solutions- how a different perspective can spur change. An oasis of thoughtful dialogue with heart. Love

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