Episodes

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, Kate & Jenn look back on Season 2 and talk about what their big takeaways were, and how each conversation with guests impacted them. We are so grateful to each guest for the time and care they gave to us this season. The knowledge, depth of understanding, and connection they have to the topics we covered are so inspiring and enabled us to go places and gain new awarenesses we would not be able to get otherwise. See you all next season! Lot's of Love! Kate, Jenn, & Kat ...

In this week's episode, we speak with Willa Powless, a member at large on the Klamath Tribes Council from Oregon about how "land back" is a beginning to heal broken hearts and what land means to her and her tribes. Jenn and Kate were honored to speak with Willa and learn about the deep connection and obligation she feels to land, and how that connection stretches back to the time of her tribes' creation story. Klamath Tribes Official Website The Guardian article featuring Willa Robin Wall Kimme...

In this week's episode, Kate and Jenn take a deep dive into Robin Wall Kimmerer's book Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Knowledge, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants. In Braiding Sweetgrass, Kimmerer takes us beyond the science of plants and into the intricate reciprocal relationship we have to plants and plants have to us through her deep understanding and experience of botany and ecology and ancient indigenous knowledge. Buy Sweetgrass on book or via Audible at Amazon Robin Wall...

In this week's episode, we speak with Rebby Sebei, conservationist and manager of Ruko Wildlife Conservancy. Rebby talks about her work uniting two warring communities and how through saving the endangered Rothschild's giraffes land and a deeply divided community can be restored and healed. A beautiful story of how giraffes became a sign of peace. Baringo Conservancies Save Giraffes Now Northern Rangelands Trust Kenya Wildlife Services FGM World Health Organization Fact Sheet Kindred is hosted...

In this week's episode, Kate and Jenn have an open discussion with writer and author (and brother) Justin Coffin on the history and power of language. We talk about how language is used in science and media and why we think it's important to understand how it can give or take away agency and power and a deeper understanding of animals and nature. We aren't looking to answer questions or issues, but to open up a dialogue about how we speak in order to better support the natural world. Justin Cof...

Kate checks in and shares her Earth Day musings along with some life updates. New full-length episodes will return 10th of May 2022. New episodes drop every other Tuesday morning (EST). Kindred is hosted by Kate Coffin and Jenn Asplundh. Find out more info, show notes, or message us, go to kindredpodcast.co. Follow Us Instagram @thekindredpod Twitter @the_kindred_pod Support us at Patreon/kindredpodcast Please follow, rate, and review. Thanks.

In this week's episode, we speak with Dr. Monique Udell about her research on animal behavior, cognition, and human-animal interaction at Oregon State University. Her work focuses on human-animal interactions & bonding, aimed at improving the lives of humans and animals through mutually beneficial interactions. Through her research, we get to access new knowledge in order to deepen the bonds we have with the animals in our lives. Human-Animal Interaction Lab @ Oregon State University Hannah S...

In this week's episode, we speak with Dr. Kate Stafford about her work and research focusing on the song of the superlative Bowhead Whale. Kate dives into the challenges of declining sea ice and sound pollution that these mysterious and massive whales face in the Arctic waters. And she shares her deep love and fascination with the intricate and unique song of the Bowhead Whale. Four Paws Instagram Article discussing Aspartic Acid Racemization Tonal Singing with Lalah Hathaway Inupiaq Nation Bow...

In this week's episode, we speak with conservationist and artist Shawn Heinrichs and dive deep into the work he is doing to uncover the challenges of our oceans, and the ecosystems that need our empathy and action, through photography and storytelling. And we get to meet a momma whale and her baby and get a glimpse into the eye of love, forgiveness, and sentience. Only One Blue Sphere Media Sea Legacy Highlight: SAMETEAM Pod Youtube Smush Instagram Shannon Jax Instagram Trap King Instagram Men...

A quick drop to check in and update you. Sending positive vibes for 2022. Full-length episodes are coming very soon. ____________________ Find out more info, show notes, or message us, go to kindredpodcast.co. Follow Us Instagram @thekindredpod Twitter @the_kindred_pod Support us at Patreon/kindredpodcast Please follow, rate, and review. Thanks.

Kate drops in to check-in and talks about what's been going on and what we'll be focusing on in Season 2. We'll be up and running in November. See you soon. Lots of love! Episode Notes: NYT The Daily - A 'Code Red for Humanity'. Listen here. ____________________ Find out more info, show notes, or message us, go to kindredpodcast.co. Follow Us Instagram @thekindredpod Twitter @the_kindred_pod Facebook @thekindredpod Support us at Patreon/kindredpodcast Please follow, rate, and review. Thanks...