Episode 34: Profound and life-changing encounters with animals, with wildlife photographer Dan Elster

Episode 34: Profound and life-changing encounters with animals, with wildlife photographer Dan Elster

Author: Avantika Mathur & Dr. Barbara Shor March 1, 2025 Duration: 56:02
In this episode of Animals & Us - Voices of a New Paradigm, we are joined by the incredible wildlife photographer Dan Elster, whose work captures the raw, authentic moments of animals in the wild. Dan’s unique approach to wildlife photography goes beyond just snapping a picture - he shares how he establishes a deep, respectful connection with the beings he photographs, often creating a silent space that allows for the magic to happen in the interaction. We dive into the process behind his...

What if the quietest member of your family had the most to teach you? Animals & Us-Voices of a New Paradigm moves beyond simple pet care to consider the profound, often overlooked connections we share with all creatures. Guided by the unique partnership of hosts Avantika Mathur and Dr. Barbara Shor, conversations here blend scientific curiosity with deep empathy. Avantika, a public health researcher, and Dr. Shor, a veterinarian who also practices intuitive animal communication, don't just talk about animals-they explore how we listen to them. Each episode feels like a thoughtful discussion between friends, one that respectfully bridges worlds often kept separate: science and spirit, family life and cultural belief, the practical and the philosophical. You'll hear real stories that challenge how we see intelligence and emotion in our pets, in wildlife, and in the animals we share our communities with. This podcast is for anyone who has ever wondered what a dog's loyalty, a cat's independence, or a bird's freedom might reveal about our own human experience. It’s especially meaningful for families wanting to foster a more compassionate, aware relationship with the natural world. Tune in for a quiet revolution in perspective, where the voices of animals, heard in new ways, help us understand ourselves and our place in a shared society.
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Episode 7: What exactly is animal communication, animal psychic versus communicator, communicating with rescue animals, practicing animal communication professionally, free will, ethics and consent, and learning and teaching how to communicate, with Aksha [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:18:45
In this episode, we dive deep into what "animal communication" is, and how it works. Akshaya Kawle, from Maharashtra, India, tells us about how she explains the mechanics of telepathic communication with animals and plan…
Episode 6: Recorded in the wilderness of Botswana, on cultivating a passion for nature and animals, visiting Africa and experiencing the wildlife, mobile safaris, and taking good care of the planet with our guide Isaac Tapa [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:53
Curious about how our trip to Botswana went and what we did there? Tune into this episode to find out what our experience was like, what all we did, and how the experience was deeply moving for both of us. We experienced…
Episode 4: How animals feel about human consumption of their byproducts, practicing more mindfulness and gratitude, the prey/predator relationship and an excerpt from Dr. Linda Bender's book about consumption, a solocast with your host Avantika [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:08
One of the things I was most curious about when I started learning about animal consciousness and communication was how the animals felt about us, humans, consuming them and their by-products. In this episode, I (Avantik…
Trailer: Animals & Us with Avantika Mathur & Dr. Barbara Shor [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:19
Join us, your hosts Dr. Barbara Shor, veterinarian and animal communicator, and Avantika Mathur, public health professional and researcher, as we learn about animal perspectives, question our current paradigms, explore s…