New podcast episode: Join us as we dive deep into the underwater world of aquatic animals and the different sustainability problems facing fisheries and aquaculture sectors with Wasseem Emam, the passionate leader of Ethical Seafood Research. We explore why our seafood choices matter for ocean health and biodiversity, and the urgent ethical challen…

In honor of World Pet Memorial Day, I wanted to share some ways to support yourself while grieving the loss of your pet. Research shows losing a pets can be just as if not more difficult than losing a person. While there are several complexities to why grieving the loss of a pet is so challenging. One significant factor is that it can feel less soc…

Join us on a journey of discovery with Dr. Elliot Swartz, Principal Scientist specializing in Cultivated Meat at The Good Food Institute. With experience spearheading projects across food safety, environmental impact, and the cultivated meat value chain, Elliot offers diverse perspectives that enrich our discussion on cultivated meat and seafood. E…

Join us as we sit down with Brandy Baker, a seasoned Real Estate Agent from Southeastern Michigan. Brandy is also a passionate shark enthusiast and recently embraced the joys of being a dog mom. In this episode, Brandy shares her inspiring journey, from her remarkable strides in real estate to her triumphs in sobriety and her newfound role as an ad…

Join us as we delve into pressing sustainability and animal welfare issues with Dr. Fritha Langford, a Senior Lecturer at Newcastle University in the UK. With 25 years of expertise in Farm Animal Welfare, Dr. Langford offers unique perspectives to our discussion. We explore topics including the challenges and opportunities of groundbreaking innovat…

Certified nutrition coach Karen Brein, owner of Happy Mama Nutrition, joins for an insightful discussion on nutrition and wellness for women, developing good routines for physical and mental health before and after pregnancy, meal and nutrient planning, the benefits of journaling, gratitude, and meditation, tips on advocating for yourself, building…

In this episode, Britta Wunderlich, Program Manager at Google, human mom, dog mom, and lover of planet Earth, joins for a discussion on finding purpose, volunteering, and making an impact in our communities, how to merge our passions with our skillsets and carve out time for ourselves while being a parent, her experiences volunteering with the Mari…

In this episode, Emilia Ward, Head Lacrosse Coach at Central Michigan University, joins for a discussion on coaching and mentoring individuals and teams, parallels between coaching, parenting, managing, and leading in many spheres, athletic journeys as adults, the role of nutrition in sports, staying motivated, adapting approaches, supporting athle…

In this episode, Professor Mika Lavaque-Manty, Director of the Literature, Science and the Arts Honors Program and Faculty member in the Political Science Department at the University of Michigan, joins for a discussion on the student crisis of well-being and anxiety on college campuses, the toxic ideology of overwork, becoming an athlete as an adu…

In this episode, I continue discussing my experiences being sexually harassed and silenced as well as what changed, including how I viewed the world, engaged with others, found meaning and purpose through animal adoption, and founded C+B® Compassionate + Beneficial Living™.By Erin McCann

Join us for a captivating conversation with Christine Sumner, Scientific Officer at the Royal New Zealand Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), as we delve into a myriad of topics. From the intricate relationship between cats, biodiversity, and wildlife to exploring the complex dynamics of human-animal relationships, Christine sh…

In this episode, Payal Shah, Personal Transformation and Leadership Coach, joins for a discussion on values-based decision-making, spirituality, our health and well-being, how we treat others, our food choices, self-compassion, living compassionately toward others, blocks to compassion, self-empowerment through choices, avoiding disillusionment, in…

In this episode, I break my non-disclosure agreement to discuss my experiences with sexual harassment, the impacts of being silenced, and why this matters for workplace equity, human and animal wellness, and compassionate and beneficial change.By Erin McCann