Animals & Us - Voices of a New Paradigm

Avantika Mathur & Dr. Barbara Shor
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Animals may not speak in our language, but that doesn’t mean they have nothing to say. In fact, they have tremendous wisdom and they have important messages for us. In Animals & Us, we explore intuitive interspecies communication and the incredible insights animals have for us all. Join your hosts Dr. Barbara Shor, veterinarian and animal communicator, and Avantika Mathur, public health professional and researcher, as they explore concepts of oneness, spirituality, telepathy, sentience and animal consciousness. Their hope is to inspire people to deepen their appreciation and reverence for animals, nature and all living beings.

  1. Episode 46: Caring for the Instrument that makes Animal Communication Possible

    May 27

    Episode 46: Caring for the Instrument that makes Animal Communication Possible

    In this episode, we’re joined by Manjiri Latey — outdoor educator, wildlife enthusiast, and animal communicator based in India. Together, we explore the evolving field of animal communication in India, the role of intuition and embodiment in connecting with animals, and the importance of caring for the “instrument” through which communication happens. Manjiri shares reflections from her years of experience facilitating telepathic animal communication workshops, along with insights on grounding practices, trust, validation, detachment, and empathy. We also discuss: Animals as teachers and guidesReconnecting with nature in modern lifeDoubt and skepticism around animal communicationHindu and Buddhist teachings and practicesConsciousness, compassion, and inner awarenessLearning to trust one’s own intuitive experienceTo learn more about Manjiri's work, visit: https://www.instagram.com/manjirilatey/ https://earthwise.co.in/ https://www.instagram.com/earthwisepune/ - NOTE: Avantika's PhD research is funded by the European Union (ERC Consolidator, ANICOM, 101124189). Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Research Council. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them. ANICOM - Animal Communicators: Intuitive interspecies communication as a key to dialogic multispecies methods https://anicom.uliege.be/

    1h 14m
  2. Episode 45: Avantika's Reflections of PhD Fieldwork in India

    Apr 10

    Episode 45: Avantika's Reflections of PhD Fieldwork in India

    NOTE: Avantika's PhD research is funded by the European Union (ERC Consolidator, ANICOM, 101124189). Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Research Council. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them. ANICOM - Animal Communicators: Intuitive interspecies communication as a key to dialogic multispecies methods https://anicom.uliege.be/

    39 min
  3. Episode 44: Avantika & Barbara's reflections of Summer 2025 (Travels & PhD Fieldwork Experiences!)

    Apr 10

    Episode 44: Avantika & Barbara's reflections of Summer 2025 (Travels & PhD Fieldwork Experiences!)

    NOTE: Avantika's PhD research is funded by the European Union (ERC Consolidator, ANICOM, 101124189). Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Research Council. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them. ANICOM - Animal Communicators: Intuitive interspecies communication as a key to dialogic multispecies methods https://anicom.uliege.be/

    55 min
  4. Episode 43: Your Cat Isn’t Ignoring You, She’s Negotiating Terms - With Abhigna Vaidya (Transcript Available)

    Mar 1

    Episode 43: Your Cat Isn’t Ignoring You, She’s Negotiating Terms - With Abhigna Vaidya (Transcript Available)

    What if your companion didn’t just arrive by chance, but by choice? We sit down with Abhigna Vaidya - a business analyst whose lifelong curiosity about astronomy, birding, and kriya yoga opened into animal communication - to explore a world where animals, plants, and even places speak with purpose. Abhigna shares the important night a Himalayan mountain dog appeared on a dark trail and led him home, and how that wonder grew into a practice grounded in attention, humility, and surprising validation.  We dive into soul contracts - the unseen agreements through which animals offer care, receive healing, or even carry our burdens. Abhigna explains why some animals go “lost” versus “missing,” how cats often wait for calmer energy before returning, and why a dog might choose a new home if his or her needs aren’t being met.  The stories are specific and human: open a balcony door at 2 a.m., adjust a sleeping spot, resolve household tension, and watch how the relationship shifts. He explains how intuitive communication can be a mindful way of noticing, asking, and acting. We also explore the science of plant communication and forest intelligence - plants signalling wasps for defence, mother trees feeding and instructing saplings through mycorrhizal networks.  - NOTE: Avantika's PhD research is funded by the European Union (ERC Consolidator, ANICOM, 101124189). Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Research Council. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them. ANICOM - Animal Communicators: Intuitive interspecies communication as a key to dialogic multispecies methods https://anicom.uliege.be/

    57 min
  5. Episode 42: The Interconnectedness of All Beings and OneHealth, with Dr. Michael Fox

    11/01/2025

    Episode 42: The Interconnectedness of All Beings and OneHealth, with Dr. Michael Fox

    In this deeply personal and inspiring episode, we sit down with Dr. Michael W. Fox, a pioneering veterinarian, ethologist, and longtime advocate for the welfare and dignity of animals. With a career spanning more than six decades, Dr. Fox’s work has profoundly influenced how we understand and relate to animals - ethically, emotionally, and spiritually. Dr. Fox shares what inspired him to become a veterinarian, reflecting on his lifelong commitment to healing the fractured relationship between humans and the natural world. Together, we explore what humanity must do to restore balance, compassion, and kinship with the beings we share this planet with - and how doing so will also help us heal ourselves. Drawing on his friendships with visionaries like Thomas Berry and Paul Winter, and his experiences learning from Indigenous elders, Dr. Fox brings a rare depth of wisdom to this conversation. His insights remind us that caring for animals is not only an act of service but also a path to spiritual renewal and reconnection with the Earth.

    54 min
  6. Episode 41: Elephant Wisdom and Whale Consciousness, with Dr. Barbara Shor and Nita Daryanani

    10/01/2025

    Episode 41: Elephant Wisdom and Whale Consciousness, with Dr. Barbara Shor and Nita Daryanani

    In this episode, Nita Daryanani interviews Barbara about her work and her books. Barbara talks about her journey from ethologist (studying animal behavior) to dog trainer to veterinarian, and finally to animal communicator. She talks about her experiences of communicating initially with dolphins, and then in Africa with the elephants and lions, and swimming with humpback whales in Tonga. They discuss how animal communication works and how everyone can communicate with animals in their own ways. And the importance of doing personal inner work to release old beliefs and patterns, allowing for a deeper connection with animals, nature, and our own higher selves, or souls. As well as seeing the world from a higher perspective. Barbara talks about the similarities between elephants and whales, and how they serve a similar function on Earth. And she also discusses how they are different from one another. The conversation ends with a guided meditation that Barbara leads to help people connect energetically, spiritually, with the whales. This interview can be viewed as a video with lots of photos on Nita's website, www.nurtureyourpet.com. Click on community, then interviews. Nita Daryanani is the founder of NurtureYourPet.com, a platform born from her own journey of healing through the love of animals. Originally from India, Nita has spent the past 30 years in Hong Kong. When she experienced a period of deep personal loss and change, she found solace and joy through her two Yorkies, Nico and Luca. Their unconditional love rekindled her sense of purpose and inspired her to create a space where others could experience the same nurturing bond with their pets. Through NurtureYourPet.com, Nita offers resources for pet wellness, including TeleVet services, support for grief and loss, and PEMF therapy, as well as conversations with holistic animal practitioners. Through her work, Nita shares the message that our pets nurture us just as much as we nurture them—and that love, when shared with animals, can truly heal and transform our lives.

    1h 29m
  7. Episode 40: Making Animal Communication Services Available to Animal Shelters with Denise Nestel and Christine Noble Seller

    09/01/2025

    Episode 40: Making Animal Communication Services Available to Animal Shelters with Denise Nestel and Christine Noble Seller

    In this episode, we speak with Denise Nestel and Christine Noble Seller, two inspiring women from the nonprofit Giving Animals Voice, an organization dedicated to transforming how we care for, understand, and advocate for animals - especially those living in shelters, rescue organizations and sanctuaries. Denise, the founder of Giving Animals Voice, shares how years of working in animal care led her to realize that something crucial was missing: a way to truly hear what animals were trying to communicate. Through intuitive communication with animals, her organization tries to help shelters create calmer, more connected environments that support healing, adaptability, and adoptability. Christine, a certified animal communicator, teacher, and advocate with a background in social work, joins Denise to discuss their recent pilot project that explored how intuitive communication can reduce stress and improve the wellbeing of shelter dogs. Together, they share remarkable stories, like Blackie’s, that reveal how listening to animals can profoundly change their lives, often leading to adoption soon after sessions take place. We also discuss what animal communication looks like in practice, how shelters can begin integrating this work, and the broader ripple effects it creates for both humans and animals. Denise and Christine remind us that animals have voices, preferences, and wisdom - and that simply asking them what they need is an act of compassion and respect that can change everything.

    1h 9m
  8. Episode 39: Avantika's PhD update!

    08/01/2025

    Episode 39: Avantika's PhD update!

    In this episode, Barbara and Avantika talk about how Avantika's PhD program in Belgium is going. She started working with the ANICOM project in February 2025 and is about to start her research fieldwork in Canada and India. ANICOM stands for Animal Communicators: Intuitive interspecies communication as a key to dialogic multispecies methods.  For more information, visit the project website here.  There was also an earlier podcast episode with Avantika's PhD supervisor and the person behind this project, Dr. Vanessa Wijngaarden. Listen to that episode here. NOTE: Avantika's PhD research is funded by the European Union (ERC Consolidator, ANICOM, 101124189). Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Research Council. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them. ANICOM - Animal Communicators: Intuitive interspecies communication as a key to dialogic multispecies methods https://anicom.uliege.be/

    42 min
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Animals may not speak in our language, but that doesn’t mean they have nothing to say. In fact, they have tremendous wisdom and they have important messages for us. In Animals & Us, we explore intuitive interspecies communication and the incredible insights animals have for us all. Join your hosts Dr. Barbara Shor, veterinarian and animal communicator, and Avantika Mathur, public health professional and researcher, as they explore concepts of oneness, spirituality, telepathy, sentience and animal consciousness. Their hope is to inspire people to deepen their appreciation and reverence for animals, nature and all living beings.

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  • Creator
    Avantika Mathur & Dr. Barbara Shor
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    50
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