Animal Wise Tue, 12 May 2026 05:04:49 -0400 https://animalwisdom.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 Animal Wise yes Support this Podcast 4a857a4c-7914-5e9b-9008-f4df53319242 Lauren McCall serial false Do you love animals and want to understand more about what they think and feel? Animals of all species have a great deal of wisdom to share with humanity and with you as an individual. The more we understand them, the more we understand ourselves and our connection to the natural world. Join us as we explore the day-to-day thoughts of animals, as well as their deeper perspectives. From playful to profound, Animal Wise brings animal wisdom to your world. For more on Lauren McCall, her experiences, books, classes and lectures check out www.IntegratedAnimal.com. Music by Char.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Animal communication, pets, animals, animal rights, dogs, dog training,cats, animal spirituality Lauren McCall https://storage.buzzsprout.com/nex9bvler5kbaatlwje6utat1awn?.jpg Animal Wise Our Story: Your Stories Our Story: Your Stories We asked our listeners to share stories about their special relationships with animals.  In our final episode of the season, we hear 3 personal stories from their hearts to ours.  

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]]> We asked our listeners to share stories about their special relationships with animals.  In our final episode of the season, we hear 3 personal stories from their hearts to ours.  

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]]> Lauren McCall Buzzsprout-9598611 Tue, 23 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0800 1011 3 11 full false Writing From The Animal Point of View: Interview with Claire Eckard Writing From The Animal Point of View: Interview with Claire Eckard Listen to this week’s episode featuring author, Claire Eckard.  We discuss animal perspectives in her latest best-selling book, “Gallant the Call of the Trail … two horses, two people, one journey”.  Claire writes books for young people about life and relationships with animals, especially horses. 

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]]> Listen to this week’s episode featuring author, Claire Eckard.  We discuss animal perspectives in her latest best-selling book, “Gallant the Call of the Trail … two horses, two people, one journey”.  Claire writes books for young people about life and relationships with animals, especially horses. 

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]]> Lauren McCall Buzzsprout-9530257 Tue, 16 Nov 2021 02:00:00 -0800 1185 3 10 full false The Power of the Purr The Power of the Purr Support the show

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]]> Lauren McCall Buzzsprout-9442418 Tue, 09 Nov 2021 01:00:00 -0800 931 3 9 full false Golden Time & Bey Golden Time & Bey Listen to this week’s episode when animals talk about a sweet time in life.  Work is done, life purpose achieved, it’s time to harvest what has been sown and enjoy Golden Time.  This episode also features a lovely story from one of our listeners!

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]]> Listen to this week’s episode when animals talk about a sweet time in life.  Work is done, life purpose achieved, it’s time to harvest what has been sown and enjoy Golden Time.  This episode also features a lovely story from one of our listeners!

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]]> Lauren McCall Buzzsprout-9442527 Tue, 02 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0700 952 3 8 full false Picky Eaters Picky Eaters Is your companion animal a picky eater?  Is it the food?  The presentation? The colour of the dish? Listen now and hear from a dog and a cat on their personal dinning preferences. 

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]]> Is your companion animal a picky eater?  Is it the food?  The presentation? The colour of the dish? Listen now and hear from a dog and a cat on their personal dinning preferences. 

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]]> Lauren McCall Buzzsprout-9272804 Tue, 26 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0700 939 3 7 full false A Life Worth Living A Life Worth Living Download or stream this week’s episode and hear how animals view our loving relationships as an eternal connection that survives even after death.  

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]]> Download or stream this week’s episode and hear how animals view our loving relationships as an eternal connection that survives even after death.  

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]]> Lauren McCall Buzzsprout-9356137 Tue, 19 Oct 2021 06:00:00 -0700 1071 3 6 full false Meeting The Neighbors: Goats and Chickens! Meeting The Neighbors: Goats and Chickens! Listen to this week’s amusing episode and hear how goats and chickens can share a different outlook on life and still be friends.  

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]]> Listen to this week’s amusing episode and hear how goats and chickens can share a different outlook on life and still be friends.  

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]]> Lauren McCall Buzzsprout-9272780 Tue, 12 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0700 976 3 5 full false What's So Great About You? What's So Great About You?  Listen to the story of a rabbit and  pekingese who share the family home and think a lot about themselves, but not much about each other! Just like people, not all animal roommates are friends. Hear this funny and often frank episode on this weeks' Animal Wise Podcast on Spotify, Amazon, Apple and more, or click here.

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]]>  Listen to the story of a rabbit and  pekingese who share the family home and think a lot about themselves, but not much about each other! Just like people, not all animal roommates are friends. Hear this funny and often frank episode on this weeks' Animal Wise Podcast on Spotify, Amazon, Apple and more, or click here.

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]]> Lauren McCall Buzzsprout-9130176 Tue, 05 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0700 927 3 4 full false Our Story Our Story We want to hear from you! What is your story with your special animal friend?  Love at first sight? Best buddies?  Teacher? Read on or listen here to find out how to share your story with us, and maybe our global podcast audience.

How to tell us about your special relationship:

1.  Find a quiet room and open a recording app on your phone or tablet.

2. In no more than 3 to 5 minutes, and in English please, tell us your first name, your special animal’s name, and where in the world you live. 

3. Then tell us what makes your relationship so special, and tell us why you feel that way. Share with us a specific story that illustrates why you feel the way you do about your animal. Perhaps some time, event, or occasion that really made your animal’s purpose or connection with you shine through.  

 4. If you have time within your 3-5 minutes, you can paint us a picture of what your animal friend is like. What color? How old? How did you get together? Then just email your recording to animalwiseideas@gmail.com

 

Occasionally we will share stories with our audience, and one of them could be yours!

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]]> We want to hear from you! What is your story with your special animal friend?  Love at first sight? Best buddies?  Teacher? Read on or listen here to find out how to share your story with us, and maybe our global podcast audience.

How to tell us about your special relationship:

1.  Find a quiet room and open a recording app on your phone or tablet.

2. In no more than 3 to 5 minutes, and in English please, tell us your first name, your special animal’s name, and where in the world you live. 

3. Then tell us what makes your relationship so special, and tell us why you feel that way. Share with us a specific story that illustrates why you feel the way you do about your animal. Perhaps some time, event, or occasion that really made your animal’s purpose or connection with you shine through.  

 4. If you have time within your 3-5 minutes, you can paint us a picture of what your animal friend is like. What color? How old? How did you get together? Then just email your recording to animalwiseideas@gmail.com

 

Occasionally we will share stories with our audience, and one of them could be yours!

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]]> Lauren McCall Buzzsprout-9130101 Fri, 01 Oct 2021 11:00:00 -0700 205 3 full false The Web Of Life Is Everywhere The Web Of Life Is Everywhere Listen to this week’s episode when a tortoise and a polar bear talk about consciousness, climate change and the web of life.  How do animals view climate change and does the interconnected network of life penetrate all areas of planet earth?  Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!

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]]> Listen to this week’s episode when a tortoise and a polar bear talk about consciousness, climate change and the web of life.  How do animals view climate change and does the interconnected network of life penetrate all areas of planet earth?  Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!

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]]> Lauren McCall Buzzsprout-9130137 Tue, 28 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0700 967 3 3 full false The Long and Short of It The Long and Short of It Listen to this week's Animal Wise podcast and learn how a giraffe and gazelle who share the same habitat learn from each other.  Called “The Long and the Short of It” on our Animal Wise Podcast you'll find it on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon and more or download it from here!


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]]> Listen to this week's Animal Wise podcast and learn how a giraffe and gazelle who share the same habitat learn from each other.  Called “The Long and the Short of It” on our Animal Wise Podcast you'll find it on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon and more or download it from here!


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]]> Lauren McCall Buzzsprout-9063602 Tue, 21 Sep 2021 08:00:00 -0700 836 3 2 full false Life Is An Adventure Life Is An Adventure Listen to the story of our new life adventure to England - told from our beloved animal Allie's viewpoint, of course! Called “Life is an Adventure” on our Animal Wise Podcast you'll find it on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon and more or download it right here!

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]]> Listen to the story of our new life adventure to England - told from our beloved animal Allie's viewpoint, of course! Called “Life is an Adventure” on our Animal Wise Podcast you'll find it on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon and more or download it right here!

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]]> Lauren McCall Buzzsprout-9013017 Tue, 14 Sep 2021 10:00:00 -0700 945 3 1 full false New in Season 3! New in Season 3! We’ve got a lot of exciting things in the works for season three of Animal Wise podcast – including hearing about your animal stories! Take a listen and we’ll talk to you again next Tuesday!

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]]> We’ve got a lot of exciting things in the works for season three of Animal Wise podcast – including hearing about your animal stories! Take a listen and we’ll talk to you again next Tuesday!

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]]> Lauren McCall Buzzsprout-9063599 Tue, 07 Sep 2021 11:00:00 -0700 264 3 trailer false Who Is Walking Whom Who Is Walking Whom Does your dog pull on the leash? You are not alone! Why do our beloved dogs pull us around while on a leisurely walk? Listen to this episode of Animal Wise and get the dog’s perspective.  Download this episode from Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon and more, or click here: https://animalwisdom.buzzsprout.com


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]]> Does your dog pull on the leash? You are not alone! Why do our beloved dogs pull us around while on a leisurely walk? Listen to this episode of Animal Wise and get the dog’s perspective.  Download this episode from Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon and more, or click here: https://animalwisdom.buzzsprout.com


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]]> Lauren McCall Buzzsprout-8212370 Tue, 06 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0700 964 2 11 full false Cat Naps Cat Naps Whether you think they are cute and cuddly or aloof and mysterious, cats sleep a lot! What is going on with all that snoozing? Listen to this week's Animal Wise podcast and hear it from the cats themselves! Download this episode from Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon and more, or click here: https://animalwisdom.buzzsprout.com

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]]> Whether you think they are cute and cuddly or aloof and mysterious, cats sleep a lot! What is going on with all that snoozing? Listen to this week's Animal Wise podcast and hear it from the cats themselves! Download this episode from Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon and more, or click here: https://animalwisdom.buzzsprout.com

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]]> Lauren McCall Buzzsprout-8116757 Tue, 30 Mar 2021 07:00:00 -0700 863 2 10 full false Horses Are Sensitive Too Horses Are Sensitive Too Horses are big and strong, but vulnerable to emotional trauma just like humans. Learn more about these beautiful animals in this week's Animal Wise Podcast. Download this episode from Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon and more, or click here: https://animalwisdom.buzzsprout.com

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]]> Horses are big and strong, but vulnerable to emotional trauma just like humans. Learn more about these beautiful animals in this week's Animal Wise Podcast. Download this episode from Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon and more, or click here: https://animalwisdom.buzzsprout.com

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]]> Lauren McCall Buzzsprout-8024892 Tue, 23 Mar 2021 10:00:00 -0700 1067 2 9 full false Song of Mother Earth Song of Mother Earth Join us for a special episode on interconnectedness.  Some animals see our harmonious inter-species connection as the “Song of Mother Earth”.  Special guest teacher and author Cristina Smith shares her views from the human perspective. 

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]]> Join us for a special episode on interconnectedness.  Some animals see our harmonious inter-species connection as the “Song of Mother Earth”.  Special guest teacher and author Cristina Smith shares her views from the human perspective. 

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]]> Lauren McCall Buzzsprout-8029737 Tue, 16 Mar 2021 10:00:00 -0700 1092 2 8 full false Simian Soul Talk Simian Soul Talk What are our simian cousins thinking about? And what do they think about us? Get a peek into the thoughts of an orangutang and chimpanzee in this week’s episode of Animal Wise. Download it now from Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and more or link directly here: https://animalwisdom.buzzsprout.com

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]]> What are our simian cousins thinking about? And what do they think about us? Get a peek into the thoughts of an orangutang and chimpanzee in this week’s episode of Animal Wise. Download it now from Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and more or link directly here: https://animalwisdom.buzzsprout.com

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]]> Lauren McCall Buzzsprout-7965691 Mon, 08 Mar 2021 07:00:00 -0800 1010 2 7 full false Life In The Tank Life In The Tank Talk about a different world! Join us this week on Animal Wise when we talk about Life in the Tank featuring Pinky the fish, and Gamera, a turtle who enjoys his space. 

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]]> Talk about a different world! Join us this week on Animal Wise when we talk about Life in the Tank featuring Pinky the fish, and Gamera, a turtle who enjoys his space. 

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]]> Lauren McCall Buzzsprout-7682665 Tue, 23 Feb 2021 07:00:00 -0800 1034 2 6 full false I Thought I Knew You I Thought I Knew You Listen to this week's Animal Wise podcast and learn what this Black Tipped Reef Shark thinks of his reputation, and of humans. 

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]]> Listen to this week's Animal Wise podcast and learn what this Black Tipped Reef Shark thinks of his reputation, and of humans. 

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]]> Lauren McCall Buzzsprout-7682605 Tue, 16 Feb 2021 07:00:00 -0800 973 2 5 full false It's My Job It's My Job Most animals feel that they have a job to do, whether it’s to bark at the cat next door or make sure we get plenty of play time in! But in this Animal Wise podcast we hear from a dog specially trained to help humans with special needs. 

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]]> Most animals feel that they have a job to do, whether it’s to bark at the cat next door or make sure we get plenty of play time in! But in this Animal Wise podcast we hear from a dog specially trained to help humans with special needs. 

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]]> Lauren McCall Buzzsprout-7546693 Tue, 09 Feb 2021 07:00:00 -0800 1090 2 4 full false Poaching's Dark Heart Poaching's Dark Heart Join us for this enlightening episode as we learn what some South African wild animals have to say about humans and poaching. 

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]]> Join us for this enlightening episode as we learn what some South African wild animals have to say about humans and poaching. 

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]]> Lauren McCall Buzzsprout-7435351 Tue, 02 Feb 2021 07:00:00 -0800 954 2 3 full false It's All About Me: Animal Egos It's All About Me: Animal Egos Do animals have egos? Are they impressed by their own looks and brains? Come with us on a lighthearted romp with some of nature’s darlings and divas on this week’s episode of Animal Wise. 

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]]> Do animals have egos? Are they impressed by their own looks and brains? Come with us on a lighthearted romp with some of nature’s darlings and divas on this week’s episode of Animal Wise. 

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]]> Lauren McCall Buzzsprout-7433884 Tue, 26 Jan 2021 07:00:00 -0800 948 2 2 full false Bonus Episode: How It Works Bonus Episode: How It Works So how does animal communication work? Crystal ball? You may be surprised to hear that we explain the mechanics of animal communication through science.  Listen to this bonus episode of Animal Wise and find out for yourself how it works. 

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]]> So how does animal communication work? Crystal ball? You may be surprised to hear that we explain the mechanics of animal communication through science.  Listen to this bonus episode of Animal Wise and find out for yourself how it works. 

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]]> Lauren McCall Buzzsprout-7263670 Fri, 22 Jan 2021 07:00:00 -0800 701 2 1 full false Season 2 Teaser - What's Coming! Season 2 Teaser - What's Coming! Take a listen to this short teaser about what you can expect to hear on season 2 of the Animal Wise podcast. It's going to be fun!

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]]> Take a listen to this short teaser about what you can expect to hear on season 2 of the Animal Wise podcast. It's going to be fun!

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]]> Lauren McCall Buzzsprout-7263268 Tue, 12 Jan 2021 13:00:00 -0800 246 full false On The Lighter Side On The Lighter Side In this version of our Animal Wise podcast we look at the lighter side of animals: those who like to play and goof off most of all. Their lightheartedness lifts our spirits and reminds us that play and fun are an important part of life too! Download this episode from Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and more or link directly here: https://animalwisdom.buzzsprout.com

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]]> In this version of our Animal Wise podcast we look at the lighter side of animals: those who like to play and goof off most of all. Their lightheartedness lifts our spirits and reminds us that play and fun are an important part of life too! Download this episode from Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and more or link directly here: https://animalwisdom.buzzsprout.com

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]]> Lauren McCall Buzzsprout-6677525 Tue, 15 Dec 2020 07:00:00 -0800 943 1 11 full false Sharing Habitat: Yours, Mine or Ours? Sharing Habitat: Yours, Mine or Ours? In this week’s Animal Wise podcast we talk with animals about sharing habitats from rural to city areas. Find out how the animals feel about it and what we can do to better respect our shared space. Download this episode from Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and more or link directly here: https://animalwisdom.buzzsprout.com

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]]> In this week’s Animal Wise podcast we talk with animals about sharing habitats from rural to city areas. Find out how the animals feel about it and what we can do to better respect our shared space. Download this episode from Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and more or link directly here: https://animalwisdom.buzzsprout.com

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]]> Lauren McCall Buzzsprout-6210469 Tue, 08 Dec 2020 07:00:00 -0800 1078 1 10 full false Colour Me Beautiful Colour Me Beautiful We all like to look our best, but do our animal friends feel the same way? Are they even aware of their appearance? Listen in to this Animal Wisdom podcast, Color Me Beautiful, where Lauren shares actual animal communications, and find out! Download this episode from Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and more or link directly here: https://animalwisdom.buzzsprout.com

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]]> We all like to look our best, but do our animal friends feel the same way? Are they even aware of their appearance? Listen in to this Animal Wisdom podcast, Color Me Beautiful, where Lauren shares actual animal communications, and find out! Download this episode from Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and more or link directly here: https://animalwisdom.buzzsprout.com

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]]> Lauren McCall Buzzsprout-5927593 Tue, 01 Dec 2020 07:00:00 -0800 937 1 9 full false A Matter of Life or Death A Matter of Life or Death The subject of a beloved companion animals death is a bit of a deep topic but one that also has a lot of hope and joy at the end of the journey. Join us on this episode as we explore life and death from the animal's perspective.

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]]> The subject of a beloved companion animals death is a bit of a deep topic but one that also has a lot of hope and joy at the end of the journey. Join us on this episode as we explore life and death from the animal's perspective.

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]]> Lauren McCall Buzzsprout-5490133 Tue, 24 Nov 2020 07:00:00 -0800 1126 1 8 full false Shelter Dreaming Shelter Dreaming All animals in shelters have hopes and dreams about their forever homes. But they also have insights to share about being in the shelter. This week, in our podcast, Animal Wise, two dogs share their shelter dreams for their future life and forever homes. 

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]]> All animals in shelters have hopes and dreams about their forever homes. But they also have insights to share about being in the shelter. This week, in our podcast, Animal Wise, two dogs share their shelter dreams for their future life and forever homes. 

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]]> Lauren McCall Buzzsprout-5809681 Tue, 17 Nov 2020 07:00:00 -0800 1057 1 7 full false It's All In How You See It It's All In How You See It Do we see things as they are, or do we see things as we are? Here are some elevating thoughts on the power of our perception and the ability to create our own reality from a giraffe friend. Download this episode from Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and more or link directly here: https://animalwisdom.buzzsprout.com

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]]> Do we see things as they are, or do we see things as we are? Here are some elevating thoughts on the power of our perception and the ability to create our own reality from a giraffe friend. Download this episode from Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and more or link directly here: https://animalwisdom.buzzsprout.com

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]]> Lauren McCall Buzzsprout-5577655 Tue, 10 Nov 2020 10:00:00 -0800 1006 1 6 full false Cats on Night Patrol: Hijinks or Heartache? Cats on Night Patrol: Hijinks or Heartache? Today we talk about one of many people’s most beloved animal companions, cats. In particular, we’re going to explore a topic that gives many cat lovers cause for a great deal of concern and that is their behavior at night. Is it hijinks or heartache? Listen from the cat's perspective.

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]]> Today we talk about one of many people’s most beloved animal companions, cats. In particular, we’re going to explore a topic that gives many cat lovers cause for a great deal of concern and that is their behavior at night. Is it hijinks or heartache? Listen from the cat's perspective.

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]]> Lauren McCall Buzzsprout-5490277 Tue, 27 Oct 2020 10:00:00 -0700 1034 1 5 full false In the Now: It's Simple In the Now: It's Simple Hear how being in the now is simple and fun for a baby elephant and how it can take us to the joy of discovery in our everyday lives. Join us, Lauren and Bertha, for our 4th podcast - we're on a roll now!

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]]> Hear how being in the now is simple and fun for a baby elephant and how it can take us to the joy of discovery in our everyday lives. Join us, Lauren and Bertha, for our 4th podcast - we're on a roll now!

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]]> Lauren McCall Buzzsprout-4903331 Tue, 20 Oct 2020 10:00:00 -0700 1051 1 4 full false We All Have a Place We All Have a Place In this crazy time of Covid and divisiveness, animals help us understand the value and joy of community while honoring our individuality. Join Lauren and Bertha for a fresh Animal Wisdom prespective! 

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]]> In this crazy time of Covid and divisiveness, animals help us understand the value and joy of community while honoring our individuality. Join Lauren and Bertha for a fresh Animal Wisdom prespective! 

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]]> Lauren McCall Buzzsprout-4556903 Tue, 13 Oct 2020 10:00:00 -0700 997 1 3 full false Animals Are Individuals Too Animals Are Individuals Too Our companion animals are more than just mousers and guard dogs. They are our best friends, our comfort and our joy. And they are each unique with their own personalities. Get a peek at what goes on in the mind of a capricious cat and a seemingly “stubborn” dog in our latest Animal Wise podcast. As a bonus, you may just gain a little more insight into your best friend and into your own life. 

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]]> Our companion animals are more than just mousers and guard dogs. They are our best friends, our comfort and our joy. And they are each unique with their own personalities. Get a peek at what goes on in the mind of a capricious cat and a seemingly “stubborn” dog in our latest Animal Wise podcast. As a bonus, you may just gain a little more insight into your best friend and into your own life. 

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]]> Lauren McCall Buzzsprout-4387877 Tue, 29 Sep 2020 12:00:00 -0700 1119 1 2 full false An Octopus in Quarantine An Octopus in Quarantine Find out what an Octopus in Japan has to teach us about the value of social distancing – with insight for all of us on how to deal with our new normal of distancing.

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]]> Find out what an Octopus in Japan has to teach us about the value of social distancing – with insight for all of us on how to deal with our new normal of distancing.

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]]> Lauren McCall Buzzsprout-4387763 Tue, 30 Jun 2020 19:00:00 -0700 1206 1 1 full false