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When you’re feeling caught between a rock and a hard spot about how society treats animals (as animals) and how you treat them (as kin).
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Thursday Aug 03, 2023
Thursday Aug 03, 2023
Welcome to True Kinship with Animals where we believe we all do better when ALL creatures do better. I’m your host Janet Roper and each week you’ll hear stories and suggestions on how you can begin to dismantle your connection with colonized influences so that you can deepen your relationship with animals, moving you from ownership to true kinship, one animal at a time.
I’m putting a call out for stories from listeners! Stories help us make sense of the world in a way that is memorable, understandable and relatable. We need them. What’s one of your true kinship stories you’d like to share? I’d love to hear it. Click the link below to submit it.
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Friday Jul 28, 2023
Friday Jul 28, 2023
Welcome to True Kinship with Animals where we believe we all do better when ALL creatures do better. I’m your host Janet Roper and each week you’ll hear stories and suggestions on how you can begin to dismantle your connection with colonized influences so that you can deepen your relationship with animals, moving you from ownership to true kinship, one animal at a time.
I would LOVE to hear your true kinship with animals stories. What’s one of your stories you’d like to share? Click the link below to submit it.
On this episode we’re joined by guest Deb Fate-Mental. Deb, a returning guest, is an animist, shamanic practitioner, herbalist and wise woman. Listen in and hear a sweet chicken story and how the change of season affects the animals in your neighborhood and your ecosystem.
If you’d like to hang out on social media can find me on Twitter and Instagram @janetroper.
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Thursday Jun 29, 2023
Thursday Jun 29, 2023
Welcome to True Kinship with Animals where we believe we all do better when ALL creatures do better. I’m your host Janet Roper and each week you’ll hear stories and suggestions on how you can begin to dismantle your connection with colonized influences so that you can deepen your relationship with animals, moving you from ownership to true kinship, one animal at a time.
It’s that time of the year again - time to talk about animal safety over the 4th of July. In this episode you’ll hear some really good news about how alternatives to traditional firework displays are being explored. You’ll also hear how traditional fireworks affect domesticated animals, animals in the wild and farm animals, plus what you can do to help them.
If you’d like to hang out on social media can find me on Twitter and Instagram @janetroper.
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Pet Amber Alert 4th of July statistics
Friday Jun 09, 2023
Friday Jun 09, 2023
Welcome to True Kinship with Animals where we believe we all do better when ALL creatures do better. I’m your host Janet Roper and each week you’ll hear stories and suggestions on how you can begin to dismantle your connection with colonized influences so that you can deepen your relationship with animals, moving you from ownership to true kinship, one animal at a time.
You know those times when you’re feeling so overwhelmed with life that true kinship ends up taking a back seat, even though that’s not your intention? Happens to all of us. Last time that happened to me I discovered it’s OK for true kinship to be ‘good enough’. Here’s my story.
If you’d like to hang out on social media can find me on Twitter and Instagram @janetroper.
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Astrologer Chani Nicholas website
Thursday May 11, 2023
Thursday May 11, 2023
Welcome to True Kinship with Animals where we believe we all do better when ALL creatures do better. I’m your host Janet Roper and each week you’ll hear stories and suggestions on how you can begin to dismantle your connection with colonized influences so that you can deepen your relationship with animals, moving you from ownership to true kinship, one animal at a time.
Today we’re delving into some language complications that exist in celebrating human-centric holidays, such as the upcoming ones celebrating parents.
If you’d like to hang out on social media can find me on Twitter and Instagram @janetroper.
If this show resonates with you, support it by making a financial contribution at the link below. Be sure to follow so you don't miss an episode!
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Wednesday May 03, 2023
Wednesday May 03, 2023
Welcome to True Kinship with Animals where we believe we all do better when ALL creatures do better. I’m your host Janet Roper and each week you’ll hear stories and suggestions on how you can begin to dismantle your connection with colonized influences so that you can deepen your relationship with animals, moving you from ownership to true kinship, one animal at a time.
With over 20 years specializing in Dog and baby/toddler safety and dynamics, our guest today is Jennifer Shryock. She has a duo degree in Special Education with many years experience prior to change in career. Jen is the founder of Family Paws Parent education with educators supporting families.
In this episode Jen shares her experiences with true kinship as she works with dogs, toddlers and parents.
If you’d like to hang out on social media can find me on Twitter and Instagram @janetroper.
If this show resonates with you, support it by making a financial contribution at the link below. Be sure to follow so you don't miss an episode!
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Friday Apr 07, 2023
Friday Apr 07, 2023
Welcome to True Kinship with Animals where we believe we all do better when ALL creatures do better. I’m your host Janet Roper and each week you’ll hear stories and suggestions on how you can begin to dismantle your connection with colonized influences so that you can deepen your relationship with animals, moving you from ownership to true kinship, one animal at a time.
On today’s episode we’re joined by guest Deb Fate-Mental. Deb is an animist, shamanic practitioner, herbalist and wise woman, blending both Irish and British traditions in her work to help and educate people. She is an avid gardener, nature lover, mother, and keeper of many animals.
In this episode Deb shares her experiences in true kinship as she greets non-human neighbors with the return of spring and how she introduced her young daughters to the local wildlife.
If you’d like to hang out on social media can find me on Twitter and Instagram @janetroper.
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Guest Deb Fate-Mental's Website
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
Welcome to True Kinship with Animals where we believe we all do better when ALL creatures do better. I’m your host Janet Roper and each week you’ll hear stories and suggestions on how you can begin to dismantle your connection with colonized influences so that you can deepen your relationship with animals, moving you from ownership to true kinship, one animal at a time.
In this episode I share how you can navigate true kinship during the season change.
Looking for a place to practice true kinship with animals? Join the Kindred community, a subscription based service that supports and guides you as you make the move from power over to relationship with animals. Check out the link below.
If you’d like to hang out on social media can find me on Twitter and Instagram at @janetroper.
If this show resonates with you, you can support it by making a financial contribution at the link below. Be sure to follow so you don't miss an episode!
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Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
Welcome to True Kinship with Animals where we believe we all do better when ALL creatures do better. I’m your host Janet Roper and each week you’ll hear stories and suggestions on how you can begin to dismantle your connection with colonized influences so that you can deepen your relationship with animals, moving you from ownership to true kinship, one animal at a time.
Guest Kelley Harrell is an animist, author, and deathwalker living on Sissipihaw and Tuscarora land in North Carolina. She writes The Weekly Rune and host the podcast What in the Wyrd.
In this episode Kelley and I chat about why people sometimes say they relate better to animals than other people.
If you’d like to hang out on social media can find me on Twitter and Instagram @janetroper.
If this show resonates with you, support it by making a financial contribution at the link below. Be sure to follow so you don't miss an episode!
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Subscribe to Kelley Harrell’s weekly rune
Listen to Kelley’s podcast What in the Wyrd
Friday Mar 03, 2023
Friday Mar 03, 2023
Welcome to True Kinship with Animals where we believe we all do better when ALL creatures do better. I’m your host Janet Roper and each week you’ll hear stories and suggestions on how you can begin to dismantle your connection with colonized influences so that you can deepen your relationship with animals, moving you from ownership to true kinship, one animal at a time.
Guest Bowie aka Rainbow joins me in starting off this celebratory second season of the True Kinship With Animals podcast. Rainbow is a gender doula and neurodivergent support coach with a background in art, education, activism and mental health.
In this episode Rainbow and I chat about what true kinship with animals means to them and how their expression is are deeply shaped by their platonic nesting partner Rufus (who is a cat).
If you’d like to hang out on social media can find me on Twitter and Instagram @janetroper.
If this show resonates with you, support it by making a financial contribution at the link below. Be sure to follow so you don't miss an episode!
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Bowie’s website Rainbow Chrysalis Coaching
Adrienne Maree Brown Instagram