Kindness is Everything

Anitha Rao-Robinson

Children's author and conservationist, Anitha Rao-Robinson invites listeners to join her as she creates a community of kindness. She speaks with folks of all ages about their incredible stories of kindness towards animals, the environment, and people.

  1. há 20 h

    Kindness Is Being Dr. Marc Bekoff–A lifetime dedicated to helping and advocating for animals.

    Dr. Marc Bekoff, joins Anitha to share his journey into the study of animal behaviour and how humans and non-human animals are not as different as some think. Dr. Bekoff talks about the many emotions, such as love, grief and empathy, that non-human animals show. He also talks about his long time friendship with Dr. Jane Goodall and he shares exciting news of an upcoming picture book he co-wrote with her— Every Elephant Has a Name, by Jane Goodall and Marc Bekoff  comes out in February of 2027! To learn more about Dr. Bekoff, check out his website: Marc Bekoff As a thank you to Dr. Bekoff for sharing his story, Anitha donated to the Jane Goodall Institute and Animals Asia. Dr. Jane, who passed away on October 1, 2025, was and still is a hero for Anitha. In fact, Anitha dedicated the month of April 2026 to showcasing folks who knew Dr. Jane and/or loved the animals she loved. To learn about the work the Jane Goodall Institute continues to do, check out the following link: Jane Goodall Institute of Canada Animals Asia is devoted to ending bear bile farming and improving the welfare of animals across Asia. They have been rescuing bears from lives of cruelty and giving them the safety and care they deserve for over 25 years.  To learn more about Animals Asia, check out their website: Animals Asia

    1h 1min

  2. 1 de jul.

    Kindness Is Wheelies for Dogs and Cats—Finding Ways to Help Animals

    Shaine Kilyun joins Anitha to talk about the many ways she advocates for animals, including making wheelchairs for pets! She also shares being featured in Rebel Girls, a book series all about inspiring young women to chase their dreams! Such an uplifting episode. To learn more about Shaine and her work to help animals, check out the following link: Wheelies for Dogs and Cats on IG As a thank you to Shaine for sharing her story, Anitha donated to the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota. This organization started in 1979 at the University of Minnesota as a student club of the Veterinary College and has grown into a wildlife hospital, admitting 25,000 patients annually. To learn more about WRC, check out their website: Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota

    33 min

  3. 24 de jun.

    Kindness Is Providing A Way Forward—Helping Parents Support Their Trans and Non-binary Children

    Ingrid Smith joins Anitha to talk about how she supports and coaches parents of trans kids. She comes to this career from her own experience of having a transgender child. Ingrid talks about the biggest concerns parents have, the importance of family and parental support to the person who comes out as LGBTQ+, parents not having to say the right thing all the time, and so much more. A great episode to celebrate Pride. To learn more about Ingrid’s coaching services, check out the following links: The Way Forward on Instagram The Way Forward- Website As a thank you to Ingrid for sharing her story, Anitha donated to All Out Collective, an organization that provides creative, therapeutic and educational programming to 2SLGBTQ+ children, youth, and their families. To learn more about All Out Collective, check out their website: All Out Collective

    1h 10min

  4. 17 de jun.

    Kindness Is Knowing About Infectious Diseases—Is Hantavirus or Ebola the Next Pandemic?

    Dr. Dale Kalina Samji, a medical physician and infectious disease specialist, joins Anitha to answer questions about two very different viruses which have many folks wondering, COULD HANTAVIRUS  and/or EBOLA be the NEXT PANDEMIC? Dr. Kalina Samji shares what the medical and scientific communities currently know about these viruses, such as how they spread and how they differ from COVID-19. Should we be concerned the FIFA World Cup is about to start and players from all over the world will be coming to North America? Dr. Kalina Samji and Anitha also discuss the mistreatment and horrendous living conditions of non-human animals in captivity. Is this cruelty the reason diseases like bird-flu, swine flu, mad cow disease, SARS and Covid-19 spread from non-human animals to humans? A must listen for anyone concerned about their health. As a thank you to Dr. Kalina Samji for sharing his story, Anitha donated to OVC Pet Trust, Canada’s first charitable fund dedicated to improving and advancing companion animal health and well-being. To learn more about OVC Pet Trust, check out their website: Pet Trust

    1h 1min

  5. 10 de jun.

    Kindness Is Helping Street Animals—How one woman is helping street animals in India.

    Animal lover Aliesha Verma joins Anitha to talk about all she does to help stray animals in India, including rescuing a puppy who couldn’t walk. Aliesha who lives in Canada, regularly returns to India to visit family. Most of her visits are spent helping the many stray animals she comes across. From feeding them to providing shelter to getting them medical care such as spaying and neutering. But on one visit, she came across a puppy who was in such dire condition she knew they wouldn’t survive if she left them behind. So, Aliesha brought Baby Girl (the name she gave to the puppy) and her two sisters back to Canada. Aliesha talks about the journey from India to Canada with three puppies and updates us on how they are all doing now. An episode for all animal lovers. To learn more about Aliesha, check out her Instagram account: Alisha For Animals on IG As a thank you to Aliesha for sharing her story, Anitha donated to Animal Aid Foundation Trust’s Go Fund Me page. This fundraiser was created to build an animal hospital and shelter in Hisar, India. Animal Aid Foundation Trust is an NGO providing free veterinary services to street animals. They are dedicated to creating a nation where each and every stray animal receives all the basic medical treatment.  To learn more about this organization check out their website and Instagram account: Website Instagram

    51 min

  6. 3 de jun.

    Kindness Is Publishing, Plants & the Planet—How a Canadian publisher combined a love for books and helping the environment

    Jon Seymour, the founder of Tielmour Press, joins Anitha to talk about the world of publishing and how he united his love for the environment and his love of books. By their very nature, books destroy trees. Books are made from paper and paper is made from trees. As someone who cares about the environment and the preservation of trees, it was important for Jon to find a way to reduce the environmental harm the publishing industry causes. And he has—Every book sold supports reforestation! Tielmour Press, an independent Canadian publisher, promises that when someone buys one of their hardcover books, they donate to One Tree Planted, a non-profit organization focused on global reforestation. Jon also talks about some other kind initiatives he has brought to publishing, such as amplifying books of other publishers. And of course, he and Anitha talk about books and what Tielmour Press is looking for in terms of submissions. **UPDATE** As of June 2, 2026, Jon shared that unfortunately, Tielmour Press is winding down production and operations and will not be accepting any submissions until further notice. THEY STILL WILL be selling books and supporting reforestation. To learn more about Tielmour Press and find out when they will be accepting submissions, check out these links: Website Instagram As a thank you to Jon for sharing his story, Anitha donated to One Tree Planted. To learn more about this organization, check out their website: One Tree Planted Website

    1h 10min

  7. 27 de mai.

    Kindness Is Saving A Great White Shark—How a woman ran INTO the ocean to help a great white shark survive.

    What would you do if you saw a shark struggling near shore? And not just a shark—a Great White Shark. Rebecca Puckett joins Anitha to talk about what she did in this exact situation. She and her partner worked for hours to help a Great White shark break free of the sandbar and swim away. Their efforts were captured on video which has gone viral! Rebecca also talks about her love for all non-human animals and her efforts to help as many individuals as she can. An incredible conversation of the lengths some folks go to help other beings. To follow Rebecca and her conservation efforts, click on the following links: On Instagram On Facebook On TikTok As a thank you to Rebecca sharing her story, Anitha donated to the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund. This charity saves gorillas and the ecosystems in which they live. To learn more about the work they are doing, check out their website: Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund

    50 min

  8. 20 de mai.

    Kindness Is Just Asking—Creating conversations about issues that matter.

    Tom joins Anitha to talk about his Instagram account JustAsking.US.CA, which he created to raise awareness about so many topical issues in the US and Canada. From healthcare to gun violence to racism to LGBTQ+ rights to the environment, Tom asks questions about all of these topics and more, in hopes of initiating healthy and respectful conversations from his followers.  He and Anitha also talk about the difference between Canada and the US when it comes to healthcare, access to guns, religion in politics and environmental protection. A fascinating and timely conversation. To follow Tom check out his Instagram page: Just Asking on Instagram You can also check out Tom’s sobriety journey here: Practically Sober on Instagram As a thank you to Tom sharing his story, Anitha donated to War Child Canada which supports children affected by war. To learn more about this charity, check out their website: War Child Canada

    1h 15min
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Children's author and conservationist, Anitha Rao-Robinson invites listeners to join her as she creates a community of kindness. She speaks with folks of all ages about their incredible stories of kindness towards animals, the environment, and people.

Informações

  • Criado por
    Anitha Rao-Robinson
  • Anos de atividade
    2021 - 2026
  • Episódios
    181
  • Classificação
    Explícito
  • Copyright
    © Anitha Rao-Robinson
  • Site do podcast
    Kindness is Everything

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