Our Favorite Animal Movies

Our Favorite Animal Movies

Author: MindBodySpirit.fm June 29, 2026 Duration: 37:09
Long before any of us had language for animal communication, we had movies. In this candid, unplanned conversation, Julie, Karen, and Meredith revisit the films and shows that first cracked them open to a deeper relationship with animals — the ones that made them cry, made them furious, and made them believe. From Bambi to Benji, King Kong to Kimba the White Lion, Snow White to His Dark Materials, the stories they loved as children were doing something: seeding empathy, shaping intuition, and asking questions that would take decades to answer. This episode is a love letter to the animal stories that woke us up — and an open invitation to share yours. Listener Invitation The hosts invite listeners to share their own favorite animal movies and shows! Email the podcast (info@theanimalcommunicationpodcast.com) or use the open mic feature on the MindBodySpirit.fm app to record a 30-second response. RESOURCES: Le Secret de la île magique (The Secret of Magic Island): French animated film (originally); animals-only cast, no human characters (Karen) Dr. Dolittle: the 1960s musical film series, not the Eddie Murphy versions (Karen) Kimba the White Lion: Japanese manga animation, aired on TV in the late 1960s/early 70s (Karen) Dean Spanley: period film starring Sam Neill, themes of reincarnation; a man discovers he was a dog in a past life (Karen, with Julie) Bambi: Disney animated film (Julie) King Kong: the 1976 remake of the classic (Julie) Benji: 1974 live-action film; trainer Frank Inn, known for gentle positive-reinforcement methods and sourcing dogs from shelters (Julie) The Incredible Journey: the original 1963 live-action film, not the 1990s remake (Meredith) Lassie: TV series (Meredith) Flipper: TV series (Meredith) Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: Disney animated film (Meredith) Cinderella: Disney animated film (Meredith) The Muppet Movie (Meredith) E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial  (Meredith) Frozen: Disney animated film; Meredith's favorite character: Sven (Meredith) The Lion King: Disney animated film (Julie) The Chronicles of Narnia: film series (Julie) The Lord of the Rings: film series; the talking trees (Julie) His Dark Materials: three-season HBO Max series (all three); Julie's note: skip the Nicole Kidman film The Golden Compass — watch the series instead Star Wars - referenced for interspecies relationships and the Chewbacca/Han Solo bond (Julie, Meredith) Do YOU want to be an animal communicator or learn more about Soul Level Intuitive Coaching®? Check out the new classes and Be Open Community offered by our teacher, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Danielle MacKinnon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. It’s a great place to learn Energy Management, trusting yourself and even finding a great, supportive community.   YOUR HOSTS Julie is a Soul Level Animal Communicator®, Heart Animal Soul Professional Communicator, Soul Level Intuitive Coach®, Spirit Animal Sacred Alchemy Practitioner and Certified Trauma-Informed Grief Coach. She writes the column ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠“Trust the Animals”⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Substack and is a teaching assistant for the Danielle MacKinnon School. Find out more about her and her monthly Pet Loss Grief Circles at her website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.juliehirt-intuitive.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Karen is a Soul Level Animal Communicator®, Soul Level Intuitive Coach®, Pangu Shengong (qigong) Instructor and Energy Healer. She is an End-of-life Companion Animal Doula through the UVM certificate program and a teaching assistant for the Danielle MacKinnon School. She is also on the board of NicaLove Animal Rescue and the Founder and a Director of The Animal Communication Collective®. Find out more about her at her website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.karendendysmith.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Meredith is a Soul Level Animal Communicator®, Soul Level Intuitive Coach®, Let Animals Lead® Animal Reiki Practitioner, and certified dog trainer with a focus on behavior modification and positive reinforcement. She...

Ever wondered what your pet is really thinking, or why a bird outside your window seems to pause just for you? The Animal Communication Podcast offers a rare window into those questions, guided by three experienced practitioners: Julie Hirt, Karen Dendy Smith, and Meredith Tollison. This isn't about training tips, but about connection. Each episode is built on their work as Soul Level Animal Communicators®, where they share candid stories and conversations that bridge our human world with the inner lives of animals. You'll hear them explore everyday mysteries-from puzzling behaviors and health concerns to the pure joy of play-as recounted by the animals themselves, both those sharing our homes and those in spirit. It’s a gentle, often surprising journey that redefines our relationship with all creatures, making it a unique listen for families, pet lovers, and anyone curious about the spiritual bonds we share. Presented by Mind Body Spirit.fm, this podcast invites you to slow down and listen in a whole new way.
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