The Wisdom of the Hive with Michelle Cassandra Johnson and Amy Burtaine

The Wisdom of the Hive with Michelle Cassandra Johnson and Amy Burtaine

Author: Mind Body Spirit.fm April 13, 2026 Duration: 1:02:47
What if bees weren't just pollinators — but teachers, mystics, and guides? In this week's episode of the Animal Communication Podcast, Julie, Karen, and Meredith sit down with Michelle Cassandra Johnson and Amy Burtaine, co-authors of The Wisdom of the Hive: What Honeybees Can Teach Us About Collective Wellbeing, for a conversation that is equal parts mystical, practical, and soul-stirring. Together, they explore bees as psychopomps traveling between realms, the sacred geometry encoded in honeycomb, the profound lessons of darkness and stillness, and what it might mean for humanity to live more like a superorganism — building together, tending together, and healing together. If you've ever paused to watch a bee move through a garden and felt something stir in you, this episode will put words to that feeling — and then take you somewhere much, much deeper. RESOURCES: “The Wisdom of the Hive” - https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-wisdom-of-the-hive-what-honeybees-can-teach-us-about-collective-wellbeing-amy-burtaine/a71b71aa339d7b83?ean=9781649633811&next=t&next=t&affiliate=100934 Michelle’s Website - https://www.michellecjohnson.com Amy's Website - https://www.amyburtaine.com 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 is also a Director of The Animal Communication Collective®. Find out more about her at her website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.meredithtollison.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can find all of our episodes at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MindBodySpirit.fm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Reach out to us with questions or comments via the Contact Us form on our website (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theanimalcommunicationpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about the fundraising work Karen, Meredith and Julie do with The Animal Communication Collective at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.animalcommunicationcollective.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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Listener Questions - Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:48
We’re back and we’ve got answers to the questions you sent in while we were on break. Keep them coming! Today, we answer questions about skeptics and explaining to people that we talk to animals. We also provide requeste…
Animal Chaplaincy with Sarah A. Bowen [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:26
In our final episode of Season 1, we are joined by Sarah A. Bowen, an animal chaplain and a co-founder of Compassion Consortium―the first interfaith, interspiritual, and interspecies community for people who care about a…
Before You Found Me [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:20
One of the top questions people ask their pets in Soul Level Animal Communication® readings Julie, Meredith and Karen do is “What was your life like before I adopted you?” The answers - if your animal chooses to respond…
Questions for Your Transitioning Animal [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:31
When our animals begin their transition toward The Rainbow Bridge, we can have a lot of questions. And at the same time, we’re never sure where to start. Meredith, Julie and Karen share their experiences of their own ani…
Energy Management [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:56
One of the key things to keep in mind when working with your intuition is Energy Management. Meredith, Julie, and Karen all have different ways to manage their energy which, in turn, raises their vibration so they can co…
Listener Questions [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:46
Join Julie, Karen and, Meredith as they answer the questions you sent them! In this round of listener questions, Janet asks about Farm Animals and Crystal wants to know how to find a legit animal communicator, as well as…
Companion Animal Doula with Tessa Cone [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:24
Join Meredith, Karen and Julie as they talk with Tessa Cone, an instructor for the Companion Animal End-of-Life Doula Professional Certification program through the University of Vermont. Resources: Learn more about the…
Talk to Animals - Change the World with Dr. Cara Gubbins [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:50
Join Karen, Julie and Meredith as they talk with Dr. Cara Gubbins, a professional Animal Communicator whose mission and vision is to help co-create a world in which all beings are recognized as equals and all animal love…
Look Into My Eyes with Phoebe Hoffman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:39
Join Meredith and Karen as they speak with their dear friend and animal communication colleague Phoebe Hoffman about her experience filming “Look Into My Eyes,” a new documentary directed by Lana Wilson. Learn more about…
Q&A with a Live Audience [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:33
Join Julie, Karen and Meredith as they take questions from their live audience. It’s an hour of fun, supportive and insightful animal communication readings. Meet the hosts- Julie Hirt is a Certified Soul Level Animal Co…