Instinct

Dr. Taylor Campione

Instinct is a narrative podcast about the gap between what we think we understand — and what’s actually happening underneath it. Hosted by Dr. Taylor Campione, a veterinarian in Los Angeles, each episode examines real-world stories at the intersection of animal welfare, human behavior, and system-level decision making. From high-profile animal cases to everyday moments that reveal how people think, act, and justify their choices, Instinct looks beyond headlines to understand why things unfold the way they do. Because the most important part of any story isn’t just what happened. It’s why.

Episodes

  1. APR 29

    An Arm and a Leg: The Rising Cost of Vet Care

    Why veterinary care has become so expensive, why veterinarians are struggling inside that system — and why the bill you got last time your pet was sick isn't the story you think it is.

    16 min

  2. MAR 27

    700-What Really Happened in Lake Hughes

    More than 300 animals were removed from a rescue property in Los Angeles County in what became the largest seizure in the agency’s history. At first glance, the story seems straightforward. But the details don’t line up cleanly. This episode examines what happened in Lake Hughes — what’s confirmed, what’s disputed, and what’s still unanswered. Because this isn’t just a story about one rescue. It’s a story about what happens when systems fail to intervene — and what it costs when they finally do.

    11 min
  • 2 Episodes

About

Instinct is a narrative podcast about the gap between what we think we understand — and what’s actually happening underneath it. Hosted by Dr. Taylor Campione, a veterinarian in Los Angeles, each episode examines real-world stories at the intersection of animal welfare, human behavior, and system-level decision making. From high-profile animal cases to everyday moments that reveal how people think, act, and justify their choices, Instinct looks beyond headlines to understand why things unfold the way they do. Because the most important part of any story isn’t just what happened. It’s why.

Information

  • Creator
    Dr. Taylor Campione
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Dr. Taylor Campione
  • Show Website
    Instinct