Best Channel iTunes Author Podcasts (2024)

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No Thanks — Your Kitty Does NOT Want a Bath! 18:46

1d ago18:46

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#209: Zazie Todd, author of "PURR," recommends grooming a short haired cat to get them to accept (or even love!) being brushed before they get old and actually need it. But no baths, please!By Tracie Hotchner

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King of Cats 28:31

8d ago28:31

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#208: Director Kim Best discusses her film “King of Cats,” that will be in the 7th Annual Cat Film Festival (the NYC Premiere is Oct 15th), featuring Harold "Catman" Sims — who started a cat rescue in his tool shed decades ago and expanded it to a 4,000 sq. foot open plan shelter, alongside his American Museum of the House Cat that draws thousands …

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Teach Your Cat to "Sit Pretty" with Treats 15:31

15d ago15:31

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#207: Zazie Todd's book "PURR: The Science of Making Your Cat Happy" has instructions on how to teach your kitty to sit up on her haunches, using the advice she shares here on the how/where/what of giving treats as positive reinforcement.By Tracie Hotchner

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With a Cat As Her Guide 28:30

22d ago28:30

28:30

#206: Helen Brown credits her childhood kitty as her spiritual guide in her memoir "Mickey: The Cat Who Raised Me.”By Tracie Hotchner

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There's No Magic Wand with Cats 15:16

29d ago15:16

15:16

#205: Patience is the name of the game! Rachel Geller (her non-profit helping with cat behavior is All Cats, All the Time) talks about the patience required to change cat's behavior and how she recently tried to help someone who was frustrated because the advice didn't work in only three DAYS! Patience is needed to change behavior (both for the cat…

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Episode 92 - Real Project Leadership Expert, Facilitator, Author and Coach, Jeanette Cremor 45:33

1M ago45:33

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In this episode of our podcast, I am beyond excited to welcome Jeanette Cremor, a true trailblazer whose remarkable journey from the serene plains of country Queensland to the dynamic corridors of government is nothing short of inspiring. Jeanette's story is a shining example of resilience, determination, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.…

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Has Your Kitty Lost a Little Something Off Her Fast Ball? 27:34

1M ago27:34

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#204: Starr Cameron talks about feline dementia and the research she's been doing to understand a cat's mental decline as she ages and how we can handle it.By Tracie Hotchner

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Archie the Attack Kitten! 26:33

1M ago26:33

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#203: Tracie helps Bonnie to think differently about why her 9-month-old kitten Archie stalks and bites her — and ways she can redirect that energy.By Tracie Hotchner

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Why Did You Bring me Kitten?! 16:07

2M ago16:07

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#202: Cat behaviorist Dr. Mikel Maria Delgado discusses the cons (and some pros) of introducing a new kitten to your resident cat, who may be older, frail, and not interested in playing, much less rough housing.By Tracie Hotchner

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Is Your Kitty a Good Retriever? 28:32

2M ago28:32

28:32

#201: Jemma Forman did a study in England on cats who fetch and made some surprising discoveries.By Tracie Hotchner

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"Single Kitten Syndrome" 13:26

2M ago13:26

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#200: Mikel Maria Delgado (author of "Play With Your Cat!") discusses the importance of play for kittens, especially up to four months of age. Is it best to have two kittens to burn off their limitless energy with each other — instead of letting them chase and bite your toes?!By Tracie Hotchner

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Cats are the Great Secret Keepers 29:20

2M ago29:20

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#199: Dr. Tracey Deiss is a "cat-vocate," and as part of the Zoetis professional team she is enthusiastic about the new anti-anxiety medication for cats called Bonqat — which relieves stress and anxiety for cats, especially when going for a visit to the veterinarian.By Tracie Hotchner

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Cat Crafting — Turn a Cardboard Box into a Kitty Playland 11:32

3M ago11:32

11:32

#198: Cats love boxes to play and hide in. Dr Mikel Maria Delgado talks about the ecological and financial benefits of repurposing a simple box into a highly desirable cat hangout.By Tracie Hotchner

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Say what?! Your cat peed WHERE?! 19:54

3M ago19:54

19:54

#197: Luke Hollenbeck is a cat interpreter, helping people understand why cats pee on their pillow, in their shoes or in their laps! Cats don't need privacy to eliminate, they need safety.By Tracie Hotchner

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How to Hack Your Old Cat Tree 14:10

3M ago14:10

14:10

#196: Mikel Maria Delgado talks about the importance of vertical space and how a cat tree is central to a cat’s need to feel safe - but just like in real estate remember what matters: location, location, location.By Tracie Hotchner

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Episode 91- Leadership Expert, Executive Coach, and Organisational Psychologist, Dr Michelle Pizer 37:37

3M ago37:37

37:37

In this episode of The Jane Anderson Show, join us for thought-provoking discussions that illuminate the path to effective leadership, career advancement, and creating thriving workplaces. Dr Michelle Pizer, an accomplished organisational and counselling psychologist, is dedicated to empowering ambitious individuals to unlock their full potential i…

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Episode 90- Decision Making Expert, Speaker, Facilitator, and Consultant, Samantha Rush 36:41

3M ago36:41

36:41

In this episode of The Jane Anderson Show, join me for insightful conversations with the delightful Samantha Rush, who unravels the tangled web of decision-making in today's complex world. Samantha is a seasoned speaker, facilitator, consultant, and coach on a mission to empower individuals, teams, and organisations to navigate the intricacies of d…

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Your Cat is NOT Being a Jerk! 22:03

3M ago22:03

22:03

#195: Luke Hollenbeck, a certified behaviorist with the Animal Behavior Wellness Center in Washington D.C., wants to help people find connection with their cats and the problem with negative vocabulary being thrown around about cats — which was evident in the Washington Post headline story "Your Cat Isn't Being a Jerk,” for which he was interviewed…

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Walk It Back — Reintroducing Cats for a Happy Outcome 20:20

4M ago20:20

20:20

#194: Rachel Geller's free non-profit cat behavior consultancy All Cats, All the Time helps with issues like reintroducing kitties who got off on the wrong foot — walk it back to the beginning, starting with putting the newcomer in "the sanctuary room."By Tracie Hotchner

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Mr. Jones Has Cancer But Sally Can Handle It 19:07

4M ago19:07

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#193: Sally Williams started the Brodie Fund to help pay for pets' cancer treatments, then she created Mission Meow. When her own kitty Mr. Jones was diagnosed with cancer, rather than despair she decided to view treatment as “the gift of time.”By Tracie Hotchner

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A Diabetes Drug That Should Come with a Warning 19:26

4M ago19:26

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#192: Dr. Elizabeth Hodgkins talks about a new drug that has just come out for cats with diabetes. It concerns her for many reasons: it is only partially effective, it has side effects serious enough to warrant an FDA "black box warning" (like those cigarette packs), plus it is very expensive. She and Tracie urge everyone to avoid creating diabetes…

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Clean Your Cat's Mouth! 27:23

4M ago27:23

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#191: Emily Stein developed TEEF to help clean cats' mouths — which are teeming with “bad bacteria” that she refers to as “the Fungus Among Us,” especially for flat faced cats like Persians. She invented TEEF to “bring good bacteria to the party in a cat’s mouth.”By Tracie Hotchner

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“How to Train Your Human” 19:43

5M ago19:43

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#190: "HOW TO TRAIN YOUR HUMAN: A Cat’s Guide" by Babas a clever guide from the perspective of a fairly snarky Italian cat about the strangeness of human behavior, featuring drawings by a famous fashion illustrator.By Tracie Hotchner

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Cats Tell Their Own Stories 18:17

5M ago18:17

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#189: Lisa Erickson's charming book “No Ordinary Cats” about the cats who have shared her life is told from their perspective in their "voices."By Tracie Hotchner

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"Play With Your Cat" Chapter Two 15:17

5M ago15:17

15:17

#188: Mikel Maria Delgado discusses Chapter Two of her new book “Play With Your Cat!” which explains how a cat is hard-wired to hunt and how play fulfills this fundamental need. For a cat, Play = joy.By Tracie Hotchner

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A Community Cat Clinic in Georgia 18:57

5M ago18:57

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#189: Rick Du Charme talks about the cat clinic in Georgia that he opened to offer more affordable care, which he hopes to replicate in other towns for expanded accessibility.By Tracie Hotchner

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Play With Your Cat! [She'll Love You For It!] 14:38

5M ago14:38

14:38

#186: Mikel Maria Delgado talks about her new book “Play With Your Cat! The Essential Guide to Interactive Play for a Happier, Healthier Feline.” She explains why embracing and understanding the need for play in a cat’s life can be a game changer for them — and their people.By Tracie Hotchner

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Episode 89 - High Performance and Well-Being Coach, Personalised Genetic Strategy Mentor, Trainer, Author, Alessandra Edwards 40:26

6M ago40:26

40:26

In this episode of The Jane Anderson Show, I am thrilled to have the chance to interview one of the most incredible ladies I know personally, Alessandra Edwards. Alessandra is a leading expert in the DNA of performance and well-being, dedicated to empowering high-performing leaders to harness their genetics and biology for optimal health and vitali…

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Creating a Dream Catio for Your Cats 23:17

6M ago23:17

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#185: Dr. Casey Locklear discusses the value of creating catios to give indoor cats a feel for the outdoors. Tracie suggests using the beautiful branches of expired coffee trees — often used for reptile and bird enclosures and safe for pets. NOTE: the discussion is about branches of coffee TREES no longer bearing fruit. This is totally different fr…

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Two Chicks Chatting About Kitty Cats 27:36

6M ago27:36

27:36

#184: Tracie invites listener Debra Blaine, a former human doctor and cat aficionado, to talk about how her SammyKat reluctantly accepted the introduction of Midnight, a kitty left behind to fend for herself in the winter by neighbors, who thought cats were “cold blooded” so they didn't mind freezing weather... and only needed to be fed twice a wee…

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Does Siamese Kitty Nina Really Need Prescription Kidney Food? 33:06

6M ago33:06

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#183: Dr. Elizabeth joins Tracie to help a listener who has doubts about her veterinarian's decision to give prescription food to her cat. Are they missing something?By Tracie Hotchner

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A Baby Scale: the Secret to a Healthy Cat 12:17

6M ago12:17

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#182: Dr. Mikel Maria Delgado recommend getting a baby scale and weighing your cat regularly as a "health tracker" to note weight loss or gain, the impact of feeding changes, and even as an early warning of Hyper-T, a common treatable thyroid condition.By Tracie Hotchner

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Meet the Cat Where He is At 18:04

7M ago18:04

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#181: Cat Behavior & Retention Specialist Rachel Geller praises the patient efforts of the man who adopted a super shy cat, Puma and gave the cat the time and space she needed to come out of her shell at her own pace.By Tracie Hotchner

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Episode 88 - Leadership Development Coach, Rita Cincotta 34:12

7M ago34:12

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In this episode of The Jane Anderson Show, I am ecstatic to have the opportunity to interview one of the most amazing women I know personally, Rita Cincotta. Rita is a seasoned professional in leadership development, serving as a facilitator, speaker, coach, author, and non-executive Board Director. With over two decades of experience in her career…

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A Heated Outdoor Feral Cat House 18:53

7M ago18:53

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#180: Dr. Elizabeth Hodgkins felt so bad for her feral porch cats — Tux and Boris — in the minus 13 degree weather in Idaho that she ordered a heated outdoor cat house for them, not even knowing if they would dare to go in it. Tux the tuxedo cat immediately took up residence! {Maybe your feral kitties need one if your climate is really cold, too?]…

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How to Know When Your Cat Needs "Kitty Prozac"? 19:21

7M ago19:21

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#179: Does you cat exhibit symptoms of stress and anxiety like over-grooming to the point of bald spots, or episodes of sudden intense aggression? Dr Mikel Maria Delgado discusses when to talk to your veterinarian about behavior medication [psychopharmaceuticals], after your vet has thoroughly checked your cat for any health issues which could be i…

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Protect Your Kitty From Bugs & Worms 20:15

7M ago20:15

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#178: Dr. Casey Locklear discusses how Revolution Plus is a once-monthly topical you put on the back of your cat's neck that is an all-around protectant to keep her safe from ticks, fleas, ear mites, hookworms, roundworms, and the untreatable heartworm — and has been doing so safely for over 20 years.…

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Put Your Cat in the Movies 18:45

8M ago18:45

18:45

#177: Dr. Jennifer Conrad tells about how people can make a donation to put their cat in the credits of the upcoming documentary film "American Cats: The Good, The Bad, and The Cuddly," that supports The Paw Project to help end declawing.By Tracie Hotchner

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Get Those Kitties Back Home! 19:25

8M ago19:25

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#176: Corrine Bourgoin — the adoption supervisor and shelter operations manager at MSPCA Boston — talks about why she has achieved a "return-to-owner rate" that is 10 times higher than rest of U.S.By Tracie Hotchner

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Put Your Cat's Nose to Work! 20:30

8M ago20:30

20:30

#175: Hanna Fushihara works with cats and their people online at Noseworkcats.com, to create an olfactory treasure hunt for kitties. Be amazed at how enriching your cat's life deepens your understanding and love of them.By Tracie Hotchner

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You Can Wear Your Kitty's Whiskers! 18:46

8M ago18:46

18:46

#174: Jen Glick makes jewelry from whiskers and fur, but not only from pets who have passed away. If you find a shed whisker from your kitty, the Whisker Lady can transform it into jewelry.By Tracie Hotchner

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Episode 87 - Leadership and Organisational Culture Expert, Melanie Marshall 50:21

8M ago50:21

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In this episode of The Jane Anderson Show, I am excited to have the opportunity to interview Melanie Marshal, one of the remarkable women I know personally. Melanie is a leadership and organisational culture expert with a mission to create adaptive workplaces and develop leaders at every level. As a Royal Australian Air Force veteran and previous p…

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Cats Only Meow at People 18:38

8M ago18:38

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#173: Sarah Brown's book "The Hidden Language of Cats — How They Had Us at Meow" is filled with astonishing truths about kitties' unique communication with us, not the least of which is that they don't meow at each other!By Tracie Hotchner

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Why a Declawed Cat Can Become a "Dead-Ender" 22:50

9M ago22:50

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#172: Dr. Ron Gaskin in Minnesota talks about the revolutionary surgical reversal he has pioneered to relieve the pain and disfigurement of the feet of declawed cats. He and Tracie talk about the cruelty and suffering being imposed on cats by veterinarians still mutilating cats' feet with declawing [although they know better] — and owners who don't…

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The Two “NOT So Crazy” Cat Ladies 19:18

9M ago19:18

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#171: Jae and Adrienne, The Crazy Cat Ladies, developed a "Cat symptom checker" which is an informational chart based on thousands of questions they have gotten from cat lovers about holistic, naturopathic treatments for feline problems.By Tracie Hotchner

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A Lifetime Seen Through Cats Who Shared it 19:04

9M ago19:04

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#170: Katie Haegele's richly illustrated book “Cats I have Known” will remind you to reflect on the diversity of cats who have left their mark on your heart throughout your own life.By Tracie Hotchner

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Don't Give up on Your "Problem Cat" Like Ringo! 19:12

9M ago19:12

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#169: Cat behaviorist Dr. Rachel Geller responds to the complaints of the owner of Ringo, but she and Tracie are sad to learn the owner didn't wait to hear solutions to the problems before giving up on her kitty. Please ask for help before you reach your own "last straw" moment.By Tracie Hotchner

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"Kitty Language: How to Talk Cat" 17:14

10M ago17:14

17:14

#168: Lili Chin has taken the research about how cats communicate with us (or how they try to but we are not listening!) — and with charming drawings and simple explanations has made it easy for us to "speak cat."By Tracie Hotchner

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Episode 86 - Leadership, Change and Strategy Advisor, Facilitator, Executive Coach, Susanne Le Boutillier 43:18

10M ago43:18

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In this episode of The Jane Anderson Show, I'm thrilled to interview one of the exceptional women I personally know, Susanne Le Boutillier. Susanne Le Boutillier is a seasoned executive who, like a savvy chef, knows how to mix a pinch of ambiguity, a dash of complexity, and a dollop of effective leadership to cook up success. With over thirty years…

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Over 500 Episodes of Community Cats Podcast 18:55

10M ago18:55

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#167: Stacy LeBaron talks about starting a podcast about TNR and feral cats years ago, when people barely knew what a podcast was — and how her work has grown.By Tracie Hotchner

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