Episodes

In this week's episode, we speak with Ellie Grace and Linsday Coffin about their process of creating the beautiful music and artwork for our podcast. Ellie speaks about the very heartfelt experience of writing the music with her sweet dog, Wally, and that intimate moment resulting in our theme music. And Lindsay talks about her creative process of drawing our KINDRED artwork and how for her each image/animal came alive and embodied the energy of the podcast. This is our last episode of SEASON 1...

In this week's episode, we speak with Neal Ritter and Isaac Coffin about how we interact, experience, and play in the natural world as children and how our bodies and minds as humans are born ready to explore and learn and ultimately, evolve. Through Laughing Coyote, Neal and his organization create learning experiences for kids through focused play out in nature, unlocking their innate creativity through connecting to the natural world. And they get to bash rocks and make forts. Find Laughing ...

In this week's episode, we speak with Sally Compton from Think Wild Wildlife Hospital & Conservation Center in Bend, Oregon. Sally tells us what we need to know about the wildlife in our neighborhoods and how we can get involved through practical wildlife support measures and local community and governments to better help and maintain the wildlife in our own backyards. And we do a little Raptor myth-busting. Think Wild Mentioned in this episode: Sheldrick Wildlife Trust The Rhino Orphanage The ...

In this week's episode we speak with Claire Hacker & Emma Bull from the "Riding for the Disabled" in the U.K. about the physical, neurological, and psychological effects horses have on humans and the amazing benefits we can achieve through equine handling and riding. Riding for the Disabled Association Thorncroft Hope Springs Equestrian Kindred is hosted by Kate Coffin and Jenn Asplundh. Find out more info and message us at kindredpodcast.co. Follow Us Instagram @thekindredpod Twitter @the_k...

In this week's episode, we speak with Sterling "Trap King" Davis about his non-profit organization, Trap King Humane Cat Solutions, doing 'T-N-R' (Trap, Neuter, Return) in communities around the Atlanta area and the country, working to help support and control cat colonies. We take a deep dive into how he is working to break down stereotypes about cats, and those who work with them, in the white, black, and brown communities with the goal of bringing diversity and a new understanding to cat welf...

In this week's episode, we speak with Dr. Wallace J. Nichols, Marine Biologist, Conservationist, and Author of Blue Mind about his incredible work uncovering the many physical, mental, and psychological benefits that water has on us as humans. We dive into the science behind Blue Mind and the positive mental health effects water, of any form, gives us. Find Dr. Wallace J Nichols via his website here. Purchase Blue Mind on Amazon. Mentioned in episode: Snoop Dogg's Corona Ad 'La Vida Más Fina'...

In this week's episode, we speak with Karin Vardaman, wolf conservationist, founder and director of Working Circle, based out of Colorado. Through Working Circle, Vardaman has created a new conversation through active listening, trust, and understanding between the ranching community and wolf conservation where the goal is to unite the two communities, resulting in a healthy and balanced landscape for ranchers, livestock, grasslands, and wolves. Working Circle. Check them out here. The Persuasi...

In this week's episode, we speak with the archaeologist, Charlotte Frearson, about the long-standing human connection we have to wolves and dogs and the evolution of that relationship. Charlotte talks about how her dog, a whippet, Indiana Jones has changed her relationship with anxiety and the mental health benefits, for her and those of her students, that come from owning a dog. Follow Indy and Charlotte on Instagram @archaeo_whippet Find Charlotte at University College of London Kindred is ho...

In this week's episode, we speak with Nadia Aly, underwater and wildlife photographer, about her amazing work documenting and creating a voice for wildlife above and below the water. We hear of her awe-inspiring dive with an aggregation of Mobula rays resulting in her winning Photographer of the year in 2020. Take a deep dive with us and get a glimpse of what it's like to swim with whales, drift dive into thousands of Mobula rays, and meet the tiniest of Mantis shrimp! Follow Nadia on Instagram...

Introducing Kindred, a new weekly podcast about our human relationship to animals and nature; how they inspire us, what we learn from them, and how we can advocate for them. Through conversations with scientists, animal advocates, and others, our hope is to inspire a new awareness of how and why we connect to animals and nature. Kindred is hosted by Kate Coffin and Jenn Asplundh. Season one features interviews with Charlotte Frearson, Nadia Aly, Dr. Wallace J Nichols, Karen Vardaman, Sterling "...