Episode 35: Bridging Worlds: Intuitive interspecies communication and conservation, with Sydney Kuppenbender

Episode 35: Bridging Worlds: Intuitive interspecies communication and conservation, with Sydney Kuppenbender

Author: Avantika Mathur & Dr. Barbara Shor April 1, 2025 Duration: 57:39
In this episode, we chat with Sydney Kuppenbender, a Métis-Ukrainian-French Canadian researcher and environmental advocate from rural Northern Saskatchewan. Sydney’s powerful vision for the future of the environmental sector emphasizes the need for animals and the land to be consulted as equals in conservation and land management processes. Sydney recently completed her Master’s degree in Environment and Sustainability at the University of Saskatchewan, where her research focused on the role ...

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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In this special episode of Animals & Us - Voices of a New Paradigm, Avantika shares a significant life change—her move to Belgium to pursue her PhD. This marks the beginning of a new academic chapter, one that aligns clo…