Best Maureen Armstrong Podcasts (2024)

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Elephants - Our Majestic Friends 46:45

4M ago46:45

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Today we are focussing on one of most intelligent, socially complex, and inspiring animals on the planet; elephants. While being indigenous to just two continents Africa and Asia, elephants are easily one of the most recognizable mammals on earth. While mainly living in the wild, for millennia humans have captured elephants for use as labor, for wa…

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Music to Our Ears - A Look at Some Farm Animal Welfare Studies 34:52

6M ago34:52

34:52

Today we will be exploring some interesting studies relating to the welfare of farmed animals. As we have discussed before, billions of farmed animals around the world endure significant suffering and inhumane treatment to feed humans, largely in industrial farming. And yet, like other animals, cows, pigs and chickens, are sentient with clearly doc…

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Ending Bear Bile Farming 42:32

8M ago42:32

42:32

When you think about medicine and animals, what comes to mind? For a lot of us, we first think of animal testing; clinical trials, lab mice, etc. But we don’t tend to think so much about the ingredients in our medicines and what animals they come from. Many common drugs and medicines like blood thinners, treatments for menopause and even vaccines c…

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Caring for Zoo and Aquarium Animals 58:00

9M ago58:00

58:00

Happy July everyone! Our guest today is Dr. Heather Bacon, Dean of the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Central Lancashire in the United Kingdom. Heather has worked internationally on veterinary education and animal welfare projects for over 15 years. Her experience with and interest in animal welfare issues is so extensive it was…

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The Cat Did What? Cat Behaviour and You 49:58

10M ago49:58

49:58

Today we are exploring the world of domestic cat behaviour. Chances are either you have a cat in your family or you know someone who does. There are around 400 million cats in households around the globe. We humans have long had a fascination with these beautiful creatures dating back to ancient Egypt. It is estimated that cats have been domestic p…

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Croc Docs – Protecting Wildlife from Non-native and Invasive Species 54:35

11M ago54:35

54:35

Today, we are talking about the impact of non-native and invasive wildlife when they are introduced into an environment. What effect can they have on native wildlife and the ecosystem on which they rely. Today’s guest is Paul Evans, a Science Writer and Outreach Coordinator at Croc Docs, a University of Florida team of biologists, ecological modele…

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I Feel You: The Human Animal Connection 53:51

1y ago53:51

53:51

Today we are exploring the healing power of connecting with animals. You have probably heard of programs in hospitals and nursing homes where animals, typically dogs, are brought in to interact with patients. The human-animal engagement has been found to be highly beneficial for many people and can help combat depression, anxiety and loneliness. Do…

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The Great Ape Escape: Finding Refuge at the Center for Great Apes 56:02

1y ago56:02

56:02

Today’s guest is Patti Ragan, founder and president of the Center for Great Apes in southcentral Florida. The Center is a sanctuary for orangutans and chimpanzees, many of whom were in the entertainment industry. Others were personal pets or research subjects. It is currently home to 27 orangutans and 42 chimpanzees and is the only accredited sanct…

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A Life Well Lived - The Whale Sanctuary Project 43:49

1+ y ago43:49

43:49

We know a great deal about cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises) thanks to the remarkable work of scientists all over the world. They have been studied in their natural habitat as well as in captivity. As a result, scientists have identified the significant adverse consequences cetaceans experience in captivity in aquariums and other facilitie…

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Pain in the Cat - The Feline Grimace Scale 44:06

1+ y ago44:06

44:06

How do we know when an animal is experiencing acute pain? As it turns out, for at least some animals like felines, a good indicator of their experience of pain can be seen in their faces. As we humans wince or grimace when we experience pain, so do cats. Our guest today is Dr. Paulo Steagall. Dr. Steagall and a team of researchers working at his la…

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Feeling Groovy – The Five Domains of Animal Welfare 18:13

1+ y ago18:13

18:13

How can we tell if an animal is truly well and has quality of life? The five domains model of animal welfare is designed to help scientists, veterinarians, animal caregivers in zoos and others evaluate and monitor the welfare of animals. But the model is also useful for us in our daily lives as we make decisions that affect the non-human animal kin…

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Monkey Business – Tails from a Primate Sanctuary 58:25

2y ago58:25

58:25

Monkeys are smart, sophisticated autonomous beings born to be wild and live in communities with their own kind. They aren’t meant to be pets or entertainers. Yet there are so many among us far from their natural habitat mainly due to the exotic pet trade and unregulated zoos. Others are acquired as subjects for scientific research and discarded aft…

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Saving Mountain Gorillas 58:31

2y ago58:31

58:31

If you had to guess, how many mountain gorillas do you think remain in the wild today? For context, there are 7.9 billion humans in the world. How many mountain gorillas do you think there are? The answer: just 1,063. Until recently, there were a critically endangered species. Thanks in large part to today’s guest and her organization, the populati…

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Why Did The Chicken Cross the Road? To Cool Off! 40:24

2y ago40:24

40:24

It is estimated that around 65 billion broiler chickens are consumed by humans every year. Yet, how much do we really know about them? Today’s guest is doing fascinating and important research in animal behaviour, particularly chickens. Dr. Oluwaseun Sera Iyasere is a specialist in Animal Behaviour and Welfare and a Senior Lecturer in the Departmen…

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Letting Wild Cats be Wild 50:32

2y ago50:32

50:32

On today’s episode, we are taking a look at wild cats who have found themselves in human hands. Lions, tigers, lynx, servals, and other species of wild cats can be targets for profiteers running roadside petting zoos or who are filling a demand for exotic pets. These extraordinary creatures might be bred for their cubs to create a photo opportunity…

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Animals in the News 7:06

2y ago7:06

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Today’s episode is a brief one to touch base on some current news items and to tell you about some of the great episodes we have coming up. We start with the recent heartbreaking story from Dallas, Texas where a little two year old boy was mauled by a coyote while on the front porch of his home. My thoughts and prayers go out to this little boy and…

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Why we need to stop killing animals for fashion 59:31

2y ago59:31

59:31

Why is anyone still wearing fur despite the decades of protests against this practice? Unless you live in a remote community in which fur is used in the context of living responsibly off the land and as part of your culture, you don't need it for warmth. If you're wearing fur, the reason is vanity. In this episode of The Animal Guide For Curious Hu…

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How to Create an Independent Podcast with Maureen Armstrong 47:04

2y ago47:04

47:04

Even though the podcasting landscape is getting increasingly more crowded, the amount of people listening continues to grow too, which means that podcasts are still one of the most effective ways to get your message out there. If you’re looking to create and launch an independent podcast of your own, or even if you’re just an animal lover, today’s …

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How to shop cruelty-free 48:39

2y ago48:39

48:39

More and more consumers are animal lovers, and their love of animals extends to what they buy. So more consumers are making purchasing decisions based on whether products are tested on animals. Many manufacturers have embraced cruelty free as part of their corporate culture. Others just print phrases like “Against animal testing” on their products.…

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Why we need legal personhood for animals 19:53

2y ago19:53

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What are animals exactly? Are they just things? Are they property? Can they be persons even though they aren’t people? We share background on an important legal case on the question of whether an elephant is, in legal terms, a person for the purpose of accessing certain legal rights. This case raises so many important issues regarding the human/non…

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Entrepreneur Mitch Callahan: Focus is essential for success in business and life 34:22

2y ago34:22

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This week we continue our conversation with inspiring entrepreneur Mitch Callahan, CEO of the WooCommerce web development business Saucal. Mitch shares how he and his business partner Dominik Sauter have grown Saucal in the last ten years. Both men are big proponents of remote work, because it gives people freedom. For Saucal, this means they've be…

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Overexploited fish and seafood need protection. Here’s what you can do 58:06

2y ago58:06

58:06

In this episode of The Animal Guide we explore the systems used to put aquatic life on our plates, and how we can improve the lives of aquatic animals. Our guest is Catalina Lopez from the Aquatic Life Institute. She is the Director of the Aquatic Animal Alliance (AAA), a coalition of organizations working around the globe to reduce the suffering o…

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How to become an entrepreneur with no business background 32:59

2y ago32:59

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Mitchell Callahan had a decent career in finance in Toronto, but turned away from it, heading west to Calgary to start a business. In a matter of months, he was seriously broke and working long days, without much of a glimmer of a break. Living in a small two-bedroom apartment with his business partner Dominik Sauter, Mitch was driven more by curio…

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DOGS! And the value of a great trainer 54:30

2y ago54:30

54:30

In the newest episode of The Animal Guide podcast show, we discuss one of the world’s most popular pets - dogs. Our guest is dog trainer Helen Prinold from the Canadian Association of Professional Dog Trainers. Helen has a Masters degree in Animal Behaviour, is CPDT-KA certified (Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed), a CDBC (Certi…

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Animal welfare in China 1:18:19

2y ago1:18:19

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Obtaining an accurate picture of animal welfare in China requires understanding of history, culture and politics in this large and complex country. In this episode, Dr. Peter Li, a distinguished scholar and China animal policy expert, shares insights on animal welfare in China including wet markets and the role they played in the outbreak of the CO…

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Managing encounters with wolves and other wildlife 33:36

2y ago33:36

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In episode 007 of The Animal Guide, we continue our conversation with Meg Toom. Be sure to listen to episode 006, Encounters With Wildlife, to hear host Maureen Armstrong and Meg discuss managing wildlife and human conflict, and in particular the human impact on bear habitats. They also discussed cougars and coyotes. Meg is principal of Serratus Wi…

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How to create a podcast show from a weekly roundtable meeting 32:26

2+ y ago32:26

32:26

How to create a podcast show from a weekly roundtable meeting was first published via Podmotion.co https://podmotion.co and proved a hit. So the team at Communicate Influence felt that listeners would appreciate hearing the episode. Here it is! The episode features Rob Finlay, commercial real estate (CRE) owner, operator, and expert. Rob is a thoug…

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Encounters with wildlife 1:03:19

2+ y ago1:03:19

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No matter where we are in the world, we share the planet with wildlife. You may only see squirrels or birds when you take the dog out or head to the office, but these creatures are still classed as wildlife. Some listeners will regularly encounter raccoons, coyotes, bears, snakes, monkeys, jackals, possums, and more. In this episode of The Animal G…

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Happy Holidays! 4:45

2+ y ago4:45

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The holiday season is a time to reflect on how fortunate we are, but also to acknowledge how much our lives are enriched by other species and to consider what we might do for them. If you haven’t already, now is the perfect time to consider donating your time, money and expertise—whichever you can spare, as much as you can spare—to organizations th…

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Tips to alleviate animal cruelty in our food system 29:51

2+ y ago29:51

29:51

In the previous episode of The Animal Guide for Curious Humans, host Maureen Armstrong spoke with Steve McIvor, CEO of World Animal Protection about the many ways humans are cruel to the animals we rely on for food. It was an illuminating and somewhat disturbing discussion that ended on a positive note: you have the power to help reduce the cruelty…

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Farm Animals 48:23

2+ y ago48:23

48:23

Join host Maureen Armstrong as she talks with Steve McIvor, CEO of London, UK-based World Animal Protection, an international organization that has been working for over 50 years to end animal cruelty by addressing the root causes. A major—if not the major—cause of animal suffering is one that most of us are aware of but, perhaps, tend to ignore: f…

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Your Dog Has Opinions 1:03:57

2+ y ago1:03:57

1:03:57

Be sure to join host Maureen Armstrong for the inaugural episode of The Animal Guide for Curious Humans. The Animal Guide for Curious Humans brings animal lovers, wildlife experts and decision makers together to discuss the habits and behaviours of animals—including us—and ways we can live together harmoniously in light of ever-increasing populatio…

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Attention All Animal Lovers 5:41

2+ y ago5:41

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Love animals? Concerned about the impact we humans are having on them? Then charge up those AirPods - or Bluetooth headset - and get ready for The Animal Guide for Curious Humans. Creator and host Maureen Armstrong brings animal lovers, wildlife experts and decision makers together to discuss the habits and behaviours of animals—including us—and wa…

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Why it's time for PR pros and marketers to explore voice tech 18:52

2+ y ago18:52

18:52

It's still early days in the world of voice tech, but already PR and marketing professionals are exploring what it can do for brands and audiences. Carl Robinson, a voice tech pro based in France, explains that lots of brands are experimenting with voice technologies in different ways to determine what works, and to discover, define best practices,…

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Product-led SEO: A strategic, holistic path to business growth 29:40

2+ y ago29:40

29:40

Eli Schwartz is an SEO expert and the author of the new book, Product-Led SEO. Eli has more than a decade of experience driving successful SEO and growth programs for leading B2B and B2C companies. He helps clients like WordPress, Shutterstock, BlueNile, Quora, Getaround, Mixpanel, and Zendesk build and execute Global SEO strategies that dramatical…

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How To Use Storytelling To Grow Trust And Empathy, Navigate Uncertainty 53:55

3y ago53:55

53:55

Imagine giving an important presentation and suddenly hearing a strange noise coming from the back of the room. It takes only moments to discover that the sound is loud snoring from a man who's dozed off. Yes, someone has fallen asleep during your presentation. Any presenter would feel badly. But only a handful would feel so affected y the experien…

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How To Be a Successful Leader. Lead Yourself Well, Adopt a Servant-Leadership Mindset 36:57

3y ago36:57

36:57

Alain Hunkins is a leadership expert who sits at the intersection of the science and the art of leadership. He has a deep understanding of the psychology of leadership, and his new book, Cracking The Leadership Code, reveals the in valuable principles and practices that Alain has developed and refined during the 20+ years he's worked with leaders. …

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For entrepreneurs set to write a book and grow influence, Published Author is the obvious choice 1:02:54

3y ago1:02:54

1:02:54

Sponsored by Podthreads.com - threads for podcast lovers! Many entrepreneurs write a book to grow their business and develop influence. When it comes to writing and publishing, a number of options exist for ghostwriting, author coaching, publishing, or self-publishing. But none offer the unique services delivered by PublishedAuthor.com. Josh Steiml…

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How to get your voice ready for presentations, narration 41:00

3y ago41:00

41:00

Curtis Holland is a voice over artist who narrates books, podcast ads, announcements and more. He’s been working for just over a year in voice over. And when Curtis isn’t not narrating, he is a full-time drama teacher at an international baccalaureate school in Asia. This episode is a great listen for anyone who gives presentations, does a lot of p…

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How To Solve The Problem Of Shrinking Local Media 29:33

3y ago29:33

29:33

This episode is sponsored by Podthreads - a new online clothing store for podcast fans! When regular host Sheelagh Caygill was in England last year, Karen Unland and Mack Male - both seasoned podcasters - kindly produced an episode for Communicate Influence listeners. Karen and Mack are the the co-founders of Taproot Publishing, an Edmonton-based m…

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How To Select The Right Social Media Platform For Your Business 32:29

3y ago32:29

32:29

In last week's episode, Kim Scaravelli discussed managing Twitter in 30 minutes a day. This week, Kim, founder of Trust Communications, looks at how to select the right social media platform for your business. That's right, you don't have to have a presence on every platform, only the ones that will perform for your organization. Kim says the first…

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How to Manage Twitter in 30 Minutes a Day 23:18

3y ago23:18

23:18

In this week's episode, we have an incredibly valuable conversation with Kim Scaravelli, about how to manage your Twitter account in just 30 minutes a day. Kim, a communications pro and owner of trust communications in Halifax, Canada, is an expert when it comes to social media. She shares tremendous value in this episode. In fact, it's almost like…

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Podcasting Industry Predictions for 2021 31:14

3+ y ago31:14

31:14

Despite the pandemic, the podcasting industry had a good year in 2021, with lots of new content, and a record in advertising spend. Podcasting and radio industry expert James Cridland is today's guest on this episode of The Communicate Influence Podcast. He takes a look at some of the emerging trends already visible in the first few weeks of this n…

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Conversational design to play a big role in marketing, PR 36:39

3+ y ago36:39

36:39

The Future is Spoken isn't just the name of a new podcast, it's a phrase that illuminates the fact that voice will dominate marketing and PR in coming months and years. Voice technology is now ubiquitous. We speak to our voice assistants at home, to our smartphones, and to our vehicles. Some people talk to lighting and temperature control systems i…

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Why Self-Aware Leaders Make the Best Communicators 45:03

3+ y ago45:03

45:03

It's hard to believe that not every leader is a good communicator. Our guest Nick Meir explains that this is because we think of communication as mostly spoken. But in Nick's view, communication is essentially the "movement of information" and so body language and micro-expressions are part of that movement of information. With this definition, it'…

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How to Move From Journalism into Communications 39:16

3+ y ago39:16

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Every year across the world, hundreds of journalists move from the newsroom or the classroom into the world of PR, communications, or marketing. The good ones possess great storytelling skills, and know how to get information out of people. However, communications and marketing are very different worlds form journalism, and journalists must develop…

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How to Leverage Influence As Part of Your Marketing 52:16

3+ y ago52:16

52:16

Influencer marketing is fast replacing many marketing tactics. It's such a flexible option that can be used on many levels. Small and large agencies can employ it, as can businesses and individuals. In fact, the chances are that you've already used influencer marketing and don't realize it. For example, having a contact share your content with thei…

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Podcasting is Changing the Face of Audio Journalism 29:26

3+ y ago29:26

29:26

Podcasting is significantly changing journalism, which has been affected a great deal by lack of investment and a declining audience in recent years. In this episode we speak with Toronto podcast producer and journalist Kathleen Goldhar on the impact podcasting continues to have on journalism "I don't think you can do anything without a podcast any…

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Empathy, trust, customer service are key to successful brand building 50:57

3+ y ago50:57

50:57

This episode sees host Sheelagh Caygill talk to branding pro Jack Fussell. He's worked with hundreds of businesses on brand strategy, and knows what makes a brand great. Branding is so much bigger than a logo, website, or business card. Jack says at the end of the day, the most simple version of understanding what a brand is, is what your customers…

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Do podcast transcripts enhance SEO? 21:59

3+ y ago21:59

21:59

Many podcast transcripts are uploaded to podcast websites with the belief that they benefit search engine optimization. But is this true? Carl Robinson, founder of Rumble.Studio and host of the Voice Tech podcast, has used and then removed transcripts, and saw no difference in traffic figures. I had a similar experience. The issue could come down t…

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