Animals & Us - Voices of a New Paradigm – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Vanessa Wijngaarden, a passionate researcher with a curious mind and a love for animals. She's a social anthropologist and filmmaker who has spent years studying the lives of indigenous communities, particularly in East-African Maasailand. Her award-winning documentaries have shed light on the rich cultural lives of the Maasai people and their deep connection to their environment and animals.

In this episode, Vanessa shares her fascinating journey into the world of intuitive interspecies communication (IIC). We talk about her research with animal communicators across Europe and Africa, exploring how different cultures perceive and practice IIC. Vanessa also discusses her groundbreaking new research project, "Animal Communicators: Intuitive Communication as a Key to Dialogic Multispecies Methods," which aims to bridge the gap between nature and culture by engaging animals as active participants in research.

Join us as Vanessa shares the challenges she has faced, and the profound insights she has gained. From her time with the Maasai to her current work on IIC, Vanessa's story is one of passion, perseverance, and a deep commitment to understanding the world around us.

Whether you're an academic, a practitioner of animal communication, or simply curious about the possibilities of intuitive connections with animals, we hope you will leave this episode feeling curious, excited and inspired about what's on the horizon with IIC research. Tune in to hear Vanessa's unique perspective and learn more about the exciting future of interspecies communication. She talks about her advice for those who want to explore their own IIC abilities, her vision for the future of her research, and how you can connect with her and follow her innovative work. 

We had the privilege of attending Dr. Jane Goodall 90th birthday celebration in Vancouver, Canada, a few weeks ago. We both left feeling the event absolutely mesmerized and deeply inspired. We wanted to share our highlights and takeaways with all of you, as this was you once in a lifetime event that we will keep in our heart forever, and remember fondly for the rest of our lives.

Welcome to another fun and exciting episode of Animals and Us - Voices of a New Paradigm. In this episode, we hear from animal communicator, healer and healthcare professional, Laura Marie Appleman. 

Laura's journey is a fascinating one, encompassing her work in laboratory sciences, hospitals, and environmental facilities. In addition to that, she has been communicating with animals for several years and is a professional communicator with a goal to make services accessible for everyone.

In this episode, we delve deep into the art of communicating with our companion animals to assist them through health and medical issues. Laura shares her wisdom on the roles and responsibilities that animals often take on within their families and households, shedding light on the incredible bonds between animals and their human companions.

Laura's journey into telepathic animal communication was not without its challenges. As a self-described "left-brained" individual, she initially found it difficult to embrace this intuitive practice. We explore what kept her going when others might have given up and how her analytical mind actually became an advantage in this unique field.

Laura discusses the transformational journey that led her to offer consultations to people seeking a deeper connection with their animals. She reveals how this work contributes to the greater good in the world and what motivates her to continue, despite the initial struggles of finding her place in this realm.

Throughout the episode, we touch on various aspects of animal communication, including the difference between psychic abilities and telepathy. Laura also shares her experiences in conducting consultations for multi-animal households and the surprises that arise when animals want to join the conversation.

In a heartwarming segment, Laura recounts examples of animals assuming roles and responsibilities within a household, demonstrating their remarkable capacity to adapt and care for their human companions.

With a house full of dogs herself, Laura provides insight into the unique challenges and joys of life as someone who can connect telepathically with her own animals. She highlights the significance of this ability in managing their health and emotional well-being, particularly during difficult decisions like end-of-life care.

As we wrap up, Laura reflects on the profound impact animals have had on her personal healing journey, sharing their wisdom and guidance. She also offers valuable advice for anyone who shares their life with companion animals, emphasizing the importance of open communication and trust.

Join us for this conversation that will deepen your understanding of the incredible bond between humans and animals and the transformative power of telepathic communication. Laura Appleman's journey is a testament to the profound connections that exist in the world of animals and us.

In this episode, we go on a journey to better understand telepathic communication with Dr. Barbara Shor, as she reads a chapter from her new book, "Soul of the Wild: The Wisdom of Elephants." 

Barbara guides us beyond conventional understanding, unraveling the profound nature of their connection. As she reads chapter 2, "How Telepathic Communication Works," listeners will be transported into conversations she had with the consciousness of elephants, revealing their unique perspective on this ethereal form of interaction.

The episode uncovers the deep spiritual connection between humans and elephants, exploring how energy and intuition play a pivotal role in telepathic communication. Through their words, Barbara and the elephant consciousness shed light on the hidden realms of consciousness, explaining how thoughts, feelings, and concepts can be conveyed without words.

Listeners will gain insights into the historical context of telepathic communication, how it was once more widely accepted, and how it has been marginalized in modern times. The episode also touches on the potential impact of recognizing animals as conscious beings capable of communication, potentially transforming the way humans perceive and treat them.

If you're curious about the intricate threads that connect humans and animals through the unseen world of energy and communication, this episode offers a profound exploration into a realm that challenges conventional beliefs and expands our understanding of the profound bond we share with other living beings. So tune in, and prepare to be inspired by the wisdom of elephants and the limitless possibilities of telepathic connection.

You can find this book in major bookstores and online at Amazon.

More information about Barbara and her books can be found on her website at:
www.barbarashor.com.

In this episode of the podcast, we delve into the fascinating world of communication with elephants. Our podcast co-host, author and intuitive communicator Barbara Shor, shares the remarkable journey behind her latest book, which is a collaboration with the elephants themselves. After writing her first book, Barbara was approached by the elephants, who urged her to update their story, emphasizing the importance of their message.


Throughout the episode, Barbara explains the purpose of the book from the elephants' perspective. She describes the process of connecting with them and receiving information, highlighting the subtle feeling of love and connection that distinguishes their communication. The book takes on a question-and-answer format, showcasing the profound dialogue between Barbara and the elephants.

Barbara also addresses the doubt and desire for validation she initially experienced while communicating with elephants. She shares how scientific discoveries, such as their ability to detect infrasounds, provided the validation she sought. Additionally, personal experiences and feedback from people and animals she has worked with have reinforced the authenticity of the messages received.

Listeners will be captivated by the depth of wisdom, understanding, and compassion expressed by the elephants. Despite the challenges they face, the elephants exhibit profound care, respect, and hope for humanity. The book explores topics ranging from grief and guilt to the potential for positive change. The elephants emphasize the importance of prayer, intention, and spiritual action, encouraging listeners to recognize their own capacity for telepathic communication.

Toward the end of the episode, Barbara reveals her favorite chapter of the book, "Elephants in the Sky." This chapter recounts a profound personal experience in which she witnessed deceased elephants as spiritual beings of light, shining their love and light onto the Earth. It serves as a powerful reminder that even in the face of senseless killing, the spirits of elephants continue to support and uplift our planet.

Listeners will leave this episode with a newfound understanding of telepathic communication, inspired by the elephants' unwavering faith in humanity's potential for positive change. As the episode concludes, we leave you with a powerful quote from the book, urging us all to spread light, love, compassion, peace, joy, and hope to transform our world.

You can find this book in major bookstores and online at Amazon.

More information about Barbara and her books can be found on her website at:
www.barbarashor.com.

If you have ever been interested in Native American perspectives on the natural world, animal stories, and how we can heal the Earth, Dan Wahpepah is your guy. He has a wealth of knowledge and wisdom, based on years of experience in learning about the Red Road. Here are some of the topics he shared on this interview:

• The importance of food in native life, including a discussion about food forests vs gardens. 
• How the “grain culture” has had such a great impact on our world. 
• Plants and animals as “elder relatives.”
• Egosystem vs ecosystem. 
• How colonization created cognitive dissonance.
• Everything is connected and how each elder relative has something to teach us, some particular kind of medicine.
• Dan shares some wonderful animal stories, including two versions of a creation story about how Turtle Island, or America, was formed.
• How to live with an abundance mindset, using give-aways and plantings, to create an economy based on nature.
• We all chose to be here now because we each have medicine to give. We are here to bring hope in this time of great transition.

Daniel Wahpepah grew up immersed in American Indian Movement culture and traditional ways. His father is a spiritual leader and his uncle founded the West Coast AIM. Dan switched schools 18 times as he traveled extensively with his father, learning about the Red Road. He eventually landed on the reservation where he participated and held an officer's position in ceremony at the age of 18. He eventually moved away from the rez and now lives in Oregon on Rogue/Shasta unceded territories.

Dan is a trained permaculture designer as well as an esteemed teacher, consultant, and speaker about native American ways. He founded Red Earth Descendants, a Native based non-profit serving Southern Oregon since 2005.

For more information about Dan, visit his website at:
https://www.danwahpepah.com

In this episode, we talk about the upcoming 2023 International Multispecies Methods Research Symposium - what it is, why it's happening, and who should come. We discuss the event in detail, which is taking place virtually from May 8-12, 2023. 

Tickets are available until May 5, 2023. 

For more info, visit https://iic2023.eventbrite.com/ or check out @iic.symposium2023 on Instagram.

Scott Beckstead is the director of campaigns for Center for a Humane Economy and Animal Wellness Action. He worked as an attorney in private practice for 17 years on the central Oregon coast before going to work full-time in the animal protection sector. During his time on the coast he also served as the mayor of Waldport, Oregon from 2002 to 2007.

He became known for his special expertise in the field of animal law, and has taught that subject at the University of Oregon and Willamette University law schools. In 2000, he co-authored Animal Law, the first casebook on the subject, and continues to teach animal law, wildlife law and policy. 

From 2008 to 2020, Scott served in a multitude of roles for the Humane Society of the United States, including Oregon state director, equine protection specialist, and Rural Outreach director; he also helped lead a successful ballot measure campaign in 2016 to ban the trade in endangered wildlife in Oregon.

Because of his close familiarity with horses, livestock, and farm animals, Scott provides training to law enforcement agencies on how to handle and work with those animals, and how to investigate equine and livestock cruelty and neglect. He lives in Sutherlin, Oregon with his family, which includes four adult kids and two grandkids, as well as three dogs.

Here are some topics we discussed:

• What led Scott to become a lawyer specializing in animal law after growing up as a rancher.
• How he copes with the sadness and disappointment he encounters every day in his legal work, dealing with animal abuse.
• His passion and focus on important wild horse issues.
• Scott's silly dogs and how they appear on their own social media sites.
• Why he loves cows.
• Scott's views about animal sentience, intelligence, and consciousness.
• What people can do to help animals avoid suffering and neglect.

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In this episode, we sit down and chat with Dr. Colleen Dell, an award winning researcher who focuses on animal assisted therapy and mental health research. Colleen and her animal companions have gone into hospitals, prisons, COVID vaccination clinics and many other places to help humans with their health and well-being. The therapy dogs seem to know just what we humans need, and are able to comfort us, love us, and support us in so many ways. Colleen shares some beautiful stories about the impact that dogs have made on the lives of prisoners, people who were scared of getting vaccine injections, etc. She shares how emotionally intelligent and sentient these dogs can be, knowing exactly what people need, how to connect with them, and how to give them love and comfort.  
We talk about how she got started in the field of animal assisted intervention research, some of the work that her and the dogs have done together, animal consciousness, the human-animal bond and relationship, and interspecies communication. 

She also tells us about a randomized control trial (the first of its kind!) where they took dogs into the ER of a hospital and observed the outcomes. This study has been downloaded over 10,000 times! 

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Colleen Anne Dell (PhD) was appointed the Centennial Enhancement Chair in One Health and Wellness at the University of Saskatchewan in 2016 for a five year term, with a focus on addiction and mental health. Her position was renewed for a second five year term in 2021. 

Dr. Dell has a Google Scholar h-index of 30. She has been awarded $5.4 million as a Principal Investigator in CIHR grants alone, and an additional $20.3 million as a co-Investigator and Supervisor. As a Professor, she has published over 85 innovative peer-reviewed journal articles, with lead authorship in over half, contributed over two dozen book chapters, and 57 technical reports.  

Dr. Dell is a public sociologist and Professor in the Department of Sociology, with an Associate appointment in the School of Public Health. She is also a Senior Research Associate with the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction, Canada’s national non-governmental addictions agency. Dr. Dell is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Carleton University and a past Research Associate with the Indigenous Peoples’ Health Research Centre. She is a 2013 graduate of the Canine Behaviour Psychology Academy, Extreme K-9 Professional Dog Training school, in Illinois, USA and completed a certificate course in animal assisted therapy and activities at Harcum College in 2014. In 2020 she completed the Nonhuman Nature Research Methods course at the Kerulos Centre for Nonviolence. She has thousands of hours of practice providing community-based animal assisted intervention (AAI) services since 2013, and has been a committed community volunteer in the areas of social justice, inclusion and equity since 1993. 

Find out more about Colleen at https://colleendell.com/

Recently, Janean Strong invited me, Barbara Shor, to be interviewed on her podcast. The name of her podcast is Keepin It Real with Janean.

We had a delightful conversation that I would like to share with you. Janean also communicates with animals, so it was fun to trade stories.

In our conversation, I share about how I went from working as a veterinarian to becoming an animal communicator more than 30 years ago.   We discuss what animal communication is, how it works, and how you can know if you are on track by paying attention to validation signals.

We talk about elephant consciousness, who they are and why they are here. And about my new book, soon to be published, called Soul of the Wild Book ll: The Wisdom of Elephants.

I share about my recent trip to Africa. If you would like to go to Bit Chute or Rumble and watch this podcast, you'll see a slide show of some of the animal photos I took while I was there.

Janean and I also talked about how to win the love and trust of animals, especially wild ones. And about my experience of swimming with a humpback mother whale and her baby in Tonga. And finally, I share about the brilliance of our own companion animals and give some tips about how to connect with and communicate with them.

I hope you will enjoy it!

You can find Janean and this podcast, with links to other venues where you can see the slides while you listen to the interview at: https://realjanean.com/index.php?podcast=1493

Here is Janean's podcast site: https://www.realjanean.com/