Animal Friendly

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Independent podcast featuring people who use their skills and talents (artistic, entrepreneurial, creative, social, scientific) to help animals.

  1. 30. Choosing Kindness

    JAN 26

    30. Choosing Kindness

    Harper Garrison is a high school student from Austin, Texas. She raised a lamb (who she named Onion!) through the Future Farmers of America (FFA) program. They soon formed a bond and Harper began to question Onion's fate; to be returned to the farm at the end of the program where she would be used as a 'breeder' and then sent to slaughter, once she was no longer profitable. Harper got help from LEAP (Leaders for Ethics, Animals and the Planet), PETA2 and Austin Farm Sanctuary to remove Onion from the program and move her to the farm sanctuary where she now lives, enjoying her days and hanging out with other animals.  Harper tells her story of the rescue, as well as her growing involvement in animal advocacy. She talks about the organisations that helped, and her increasing awareness of the plight of farm animals. We discuss the encouraging growth of organisations that promote empathy and compassion, groups that are facilitating a new way to engage with animals.  Sources: https://leapforanimals.org https://leapforanimals.org/saving-onion-the-sheep-from-slaughter/ https://www.peta2.com/culture/harper-onion/ https://www.austinfarmsanctuary.org/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/showlambpage/posts/9928691373925428/ Dr Crystal Heath on Healthification podcast: https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/what-vets-arent-taught-about-animal-rights-with-dr-crystal-heath/ FFA website: https://www.ffa.org/   Further resources: https://www.teachkind.org/ https://www.teachkind.org/ffa-4h-school-agriculture-programs/ https://www.peta.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Empathy-Now-Guide-for-Schools-8.5x11-PRINT-VERSION-2022_300.pdf Danielle Hanosh, founder of LEAP, on the Better Life for Animals podcast: https://betterlifeforanimals.com/podcast/024-danielle-hanosh/ Alternatives to 4H: https://thehumaneleague.org/article/alternatives-to-4-h Jessica Long – the case of Cedar the goat: https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/23669586/goat-girl-4-h-shasta-county-seizure Featured music:  Another Good Day by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoonMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    48 min
  2. 29. The Wild Nature of Ireland

    12/27/2025

    29. The Wild Nature of Ireland

    Jack Morley has a background in media and advertising and he is now using those creative skills to illustrate and convey the beauty of Irish nature and wildlife, as well as some of the many challenges facing our native plants, insects, birds, fish and mammals. He wants to amplify the stories of the people around the country who are making efforts to restore and revitalise our natural environment and he blends history, botany, ecology and humour into an appealing mix that educates and entertains. In this episode we talk about the different ways in which we communicate about nature and you'll be able to answer questions like: What is Ireland's only legally protected insect? How did wasps help to write the Irish Constitution? Which are some of the butterflies that use nettles as a host plant? What IS a host plant? ...and where did that deer go?  LINKS https://www.youtube.com/@TheRewildlife https://www.instagram.com/the_rewildlife/ An Irish Wildlife Haven. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQ8Xj2wJLIo Shifting baseline Syndrome. https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ_-IG_Ms8i/ Oak gall wasps. https://www.instagram.com/p/DIUCHvHsfB4/ Mombretia. https://www.instagram.com/p/DMp2xdqMfSx/ Badger. https://www.instagram.com/p/DRNHQPXDEKA/ Fox and deer video. https://www.instagram.com/p/DQnCIEvjJj-/ Marsh Fritillary. https://www.instagram.com/p/DLDZSLvs8tN/ https://iwt.ie/species-of-the-week-marsh-fritillary/ The film Birdsong on RTE Player. https://www.rte.ie/player/movie/birdsong/506726951986 The film Listers on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zl-wAqplQAo&t=457s Nature Spy cameras. https://naturespy.org/ Craghoppers fleece with birdsong soundwaves.  https://www.craghoppers.com/ie/CMA1425_1GG/ Featured Music: San Fran by Schematist | http://www.schematistmusic.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    46 min
  3. 28. A Deeper Understanding of Dogs

    12/10/2025

    28. A Deeper Understanding of Dogs

    Billie Talyn Groom has worked with a wide variety of dogs for over three decades. She is an award-winning behavioural therapist as well as an author, a podcaster, a TEDx speaker and the founder of the Institute of Canine Psychotherapy. The Institute is an online educational platform which allows anyone to learn Canine Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a method developed by Billie and one which can be applied to any dog over the age of 6 months, especially those dogs that might be termed difficult or challenging. “With the increased acceptance of animals as sentient beings, CCBT is quickly becoming a recognised method and a sustainable solution in the canine behaviour and animal welfare sectors.” Billie is highly motivated to spread awareness of her method in an effort to help the high number of dogs in shelters and rescue organisations that are unable to find homes due to behavioural issues. With CCBT exercises, dogs like these can be helped to reset their thought patterns and to self-regulate. We talked about the evolution of her method as well as the need to consider dogs’ motivations and reasoning, not just their behaviour. https://www.instituteofcaninepsychotherapy.com/ Why analyzing behaviour is important – Dog Training DisrUPted podcast https://open.spotify.com/episode/5vdd4s8Zi1wYtJPGoHc5nr Beyond Dog Training: The Movement toward Sentience. (TEDx talk) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avUugazybwc “Rescued Dogs; the Misunderstood Breed” by Billie Groom. https://www.amazon.com/Urban-People-Adopted-Rescued-Methodology/dp/1525547283/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1653954372&sr=8-1   Featured Music:  New Funk by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 5m
  4. 27. Project Wild

    11/04/2025

    27. Project Wild

    Project Wild is a wildlife media company that promotes ethical wildlife tourism by showcasing the organisations that bring tourists and wildlife together in a way that respects the animals’ natural behaviours. I was delighted to talk to the founder, Connie Needham, about her years of experience in wildlife conservation and her studies in anthrozoology that led her to set up Project Wild.  With thousands of followers and an active social media presence, she is driven to show that wildlife conservation is open to everybody and that we can all make a difference through our actions and the messages we put out to the world.  https://www.projectwild.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/connie.needham https://www.linkedin.com/in/connie-needham-2031b3240/ For the Love of Monkeys https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eW_aZl0O1zo&t=7s Queen of the Primates https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdNcZjXUP_o Featured Music:  New Funk by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    44 min
  5. 26. Plant Positive

    06/17/2025

    26. Plant Positive

    Kate Galli is a vegan health coach, author and master podcaster - with over 900 episodes of her podcast, Healthification. Listen in as we discuss how she draws inspiration from her guests, the painful pathway that led to her intention to lead with love, compassion and deliciousness, as well as some of her tips for defining your goals, dealing with overwhelm and developing confidence and consistency in your life.    http://strongbodygreenplanet.com/ https://strongbodygreenplanet.lpages.co/plant-positive-journal-v2/ https://www.instagram.com/strongbodygreenplanet/ https://www.facebook.com/KateGalli/ https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/chef-babette-ageing-strong-and-why-love-is-easier-than-hate/ https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/e552-dr-melanie-joy-carnism-and-creating-effective-communication-between-vegans-and-non-vegans/ https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/638-petas-ingrid-newkirk-animals-are-not-ours-to-experiment-on-eat-wear-use-for-entertainment-or-abuse-in-any-other-way/ https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/transforming-anger-into-strength-after-great-loss-with-vegan-bodybuilder-geoff-palmer/ https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/dr-michael-greger-and-how-not-to-age-the-scientific-approach-to-getting-healthier-as-you-get-older/ https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/what-vets-arent-taught-about-animal-rights-with-dr-crystal-heath/ Featured Music:  Dreamy - Soft Piano And Strings by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoonMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    53 min
  6. 25. FarmKind: let's fix factory farming together.

    02/02/2025

    25. FarmKind: let's fix factory farming together.

    FarmKind are on a mission to help people who love animals to help the animals most in need: those in factory farms.  They identify charities with the best track record of making farming kinder and help introduce them to you, the potential donor, with the aim of making your donation do as much good as it possibly can.  Thom Norman - one of the co-founders of FarmKind - spoke on the podcast about reaching out to their growing community of people who love animals and want to help make farming kinder, not just for the animals, but for the planet too. https://www.farmkind.giving/ Try the Compassion Calculator:  https://www.farmkind.giving/compassion-calculator Clip taken from Dan Harris podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-science-of-generosity-why-it-makes-you-happier/id1087147821?i=1000645223359 Organisations mentioned:  https://www.joinhive.org/ https://veganhacktivists.org/ https://www.ambitiousimpact.com/ https://philzoothropy.com/ Featured Music: San Fran by Schematist | http://www.schematistmusic.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    42 min
  7. 24. Getting ready for Veganuary.

    12/12/2024

    24. Getting ready for Veganuary.

    It's that time when we start getting ready for one of the biggest festive celebrations of the year!  It's not what you think...I'm talking about Veganuary!  Veganuary is a celebration of veganism that happens in January (and throughout the year) and it's going from strength to strength. People from over 228 countries and territories have taken part and more than 2,100 new vegan products and menu items were launched for Veganuary 2024.  Anyone can take part. Just sign up with your email at https://veganuary.com/ to join the fun and learn about veganism in a friendly environment. There's no pressure and no judgement - everyone and anyone can participate.  I had the pleasure of speaking with Sandra Hungate (U.S. Director of Veganuary) and learned about the start of Veganuary as well as how they spread the word through engagement with retailers, restaurants and organisations. Sandra obviously loves her work and her enthusiasm is contagious. She recommends starting to think about Veganuary now and getting your preparations ready for the new year.  Veganuary - give it a go!  https://veganuary.com/   Featured Music: Another Good Day by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoonMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    40 min
  8. 23. Philzoothropy

    11/11/2024

    23. Philzoothropy

    If you're thinking, hmm, I've never heard the word philzoothropy before, you're right! It's a totally new word.  Philzoothropy is a love of animals, especially as shown by contributing time, money, influence etc to their general welfare. It's a new take on an existing word (philanthropy) and makes us think about how we can spend money in more intelligent ways, that helps both animals and humans.  Sound clip taken from: MATTHIEU RICARD - A Plea for Animals, the Planet & Human Beings (english). Clip starts at 13:40 minutes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDEQY6svpfM Organisations mentioned in episode. https://weanimals.org/ https://veganuary.com/ https://plantbasednews.org/ https://www.akashinga.org/ https://hiddeninsight.org/ Articles cited: https://www.merriam-webster.com/grammar/how-does-a-word-get-into-the-dictionary https://philanthropy.indianapolis.iu.edu/news-events/news/_news/2024/giving-usa-us-charitable-giving-totaled-557.16-billion-in-2023.html https://www.charitiesregulator.ie/en/information-for-the-public/search-the-register-of-charities https://www.cafonline.org/docs/default-source/uk-giving-reports/uk_giving_report_2024.pdf https://mccrindle.com.au/article/charitable-giving-behaviour-in-australia/ https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/364288/how-factory-farming-ends-animal-rights-vegans-climate-ethics  https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/apr/01/eu-four-times-more-money-farming-animals-than-growing-plants-cap-subsidy https://plantbasedtreaty.org/vegandonuteconomics/ Featured Music: I Walk With Ghosts by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckleyMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/         See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    18 min
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Independent podcast featuring people who use their skills and talents (artistic, entrepreneurial, creative, social, scientific) to help animals.

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  • Creator
    Animal Friendly
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Animal Friendly