On this episode of The True Kinship With Animals Podcast, I’m sharing a connection I see between true kinship and Lord of the Rings. This podcast gives you stories, conversations and suggestions on how you can deepen your relationship with animals by freeing yourself from the inherited, colonized beliefs and assumptions we’ve all been socialized in…

On this episode of The True Kinship With Animals Podcast, frequent guest Deb Fate-Mental joins me in conversation about trivializing the weather and the effects that has nature. Episode Quotes Your teacup is full, I can’t fit anything more tea in it. The guy thought he knew everything. So you really have to commence this and try to exist within thi…

Does perfectionism have a spot in true kinship with animals? That probably depends on your cosmology and perspective. Perfectionism - that’s what we’re exploring in today’s episode of the True Kinship With Animals Podcast. Episode Quotes “Listen up folx, this is important: Animals are not an extension of our agency. But it’s so insidious how that a…

Wondering about what reciprocal relationship looks like with animals? You’re in the right place - that’s what we’re covering in this episode! Episode Quotes “Reciprocal kinship is not about you, it not about getting your needs met. It’s not about what you think you’re entitled to receive from the animal. That’s privilege.” “Kinship involves recipro…

In this episode we’re talking about some changes we humans can make in practicing true kinship with animals. Episode Quotes “You're sentient, the animals are sentient, it's time to come together. Come together is such a nebulous phrase though, isn't it? I mean you already live with them, care for them, love, honor and respect them. What more is the…

This episode explores the vast topic of how you’re supported while you’re grieving animal family members. Because you don’t have to be alone. Episode Quotes “It’s easy to forget we humans need care too. We need tending, nurturing, conversation, community and support. We need witnessing, not fixing.” Janet Roper “What would it be like to have a supp…

With us today is guest Angel Sullivan. Angel is here to be a light in the darkness, and to remind you of yours. She’s also here to build and re-build mutually beneficial nourishing connections with people of all kinds (human and non-human). she does that in lots of ways, but the most present in the moment are the lenses of archetypal astrology and …

Today’s episode is all about true kinship with animals stories. That’s a story about how you coexist with animals so that you’re no longer the “owner” and they’re no longer the “pet”. In other words, moving from power-over to relationship-with animals. There’s one story about a cat and another about a horse. Episode Quotes ““That coat - and I still…

On this episode animist shamanic practitioner Deb Fate Mental joins us in taking about the effects climate change has on local ecosystems and animals. Hear other episodes with Deb talking about seasonal change and the ecosystem: #71, #65 and #56 Episode Quotes “Up here in the Northeast we’ve had beavers come back, and I’ve been to several places wh…

This is an encore performance, first published in 7/2023. 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 relationshi…

Content warning: On this episode we’re covering the deathcare, death and dying of animal family members and the grief those of us left behind feel. Our guests are human Stacie Mason, angel cat Martha, with the occasional appearance of angel cat Raven. Subscribe to my Substack newsletter and get your Daily Dose of true kinship on Instagram Episode Q…

There needs to be a ceasefire and a stop to the genocides. There needs to be the delivery of medical supplies and care, life support, food, fuel and water, which is the bare minimum. You can help by contacting your representatives, amplifying palestinian and other oppressed voices on social media and following those social media creators who stand …

Content warning: This episode covers death, dying and the celebration of the dead. On this episode we’re talking about honoring dead animal family members during this time of the thinning of the veil Subscribe to my Substack newsletter and get your Daily Dose of true kinship on Instagram Episode Quotes “Settler culture encourages you to always be i…

On this episode you hear about helping animals feel more safe and secure during Halloween celebrations by implementing true kinship. Subscribe to my Substack newsletter and get your Daily Dose of true kinship on Instagram Episode Quotes “Safety hazards such as candles, the frequency of a door opening and closing, indoor and outdoor decorations, exc…

Welcome to True Kinship with Animals where we believe we all do better when ALL creatures do better. I’m your host Janet Roper. I identify as she/they and respectfully acknowledge I am on the traditional and ancestral territory of the Salish and upper Kalispel or Pend d’Oreille People, who have stewarded this land throughout the generations. In thi…

Welcome to True Kinship with Animals where we believe we all do better when ALL creatures do better. I’m your host Janet Roper. I identify as she/they and respectfully acknowledge I am on the traditional and ancestral territory of the Salish and upper Kalispel or Pend d’Oreille People, who have stewarded this land throughout the generations. This p…

Welcome to True Kinship with Animals where we believe we all do better when ALL creatures do better. I’m your host Janet Roper. I identify as she/they and respectfully acknowledge I am on the traditional and ancestral territory of the Salish and upper Kalispel or Pend d’Oreille People, who have stewarded this land throughout the generations. On thi…

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 on this podcast you hear stories, conversations and suggestions on how you can radically recreate your relationship with animals by freeing yourself from the inherited, colonized beliefs and assumptions we’ve all been s…

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,…

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,…

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,…

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,…

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,…

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,…

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,…

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,…

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,…

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,…

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,…

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,…

Welcome to True Kinship With Animals: In Short — a mini podcast that in three minutes or less gives you bite sized tidbits of true kinship to snack on at your convenience. Subscribe to the show to receive notification of the latest episode. Today’s In Short tip guides you in leaving the wash, rinse, repeat cycle and reaching towards true kinship. L…

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,…

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,…

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,…

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,…

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,…

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,…

Welcome to True Kinship With Animals: In Short — a mini podcast that in three minutes or less gives you bite sized tidbits of true kinship to snack on at your convenience. Subscribe to the show to receive notification of the latest episode. On this episode I share a true story about dogs chasing kittens and how I learned to be a compassionate witne…

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,…

ENCORE PERFORMANCE 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 ownersh…

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 to deepen your relationship with animals, moving you from ownership to true kinship, one animal at a time. Our guest today is Tracie Nichols, a Transformative Languag…

Welcome to True Kinship With Animals: In Short — a mini podcast that in three minutes or less gives you bite sized tidbits of true kinship to snack on at your convenience. Subscribe to the show to receive notification of the latest episode. This episode’s topic is the necessity of pausing before moving forward in relationship, which adds ‘pawsibili…

Welcome to True Kinship With Animals: In Short — a mini podcast that in three minutes or less gives you bite sized tidbits of true kinship to snack on at your convenience. Subscribe to the show to receive notification of the latest episode. In today’s episode you’ll hear about the three facets of a relationship: you, the animal and the relationship…

Welcome to True Kinship With Animals: In Short — a mini podcast that in three minutes or less gives you bite sized tidbits of true kinship to snack on at your convenience. Subscribe to the show to receive notification of the latest episode. When you and your dog go for a walk, do you have the same experience? In this episode you’ll hear how animals…

Welcome to True Kinship With Animals: In Short — a mini podcast that in three minutes or less gives you bite sized tidbits of true kinship to snack on at your convenience. Subscribe to the show to receive notification of the latest episode. You are going to love hearing from guest Tracy Liberty on this episode. Tracy is a shamanic practitioner/heal…

Welcome to True Kinship With Animals: In Short — a mini podcast that in three minutes or less gives you bite sized tidbits of true kinship to snack on at your convenience. Subscribe to the show to receive notification of the latest episode. This episode covers the importance of building, nurturing and tending true kinship through new perspectives i…

Welcome to True Kinship With Animals: In Short — a mini podcast that in three minutes or less gives you bite sized tidbits of true kinship to snack on at your convenience. Subscribe to the show to receive notification of the latest episode. Today I’m delighted to have Deb Fate-Mental with us as a guest. Deb is an animist shamanic practitioner, herb…

Welcome to True Kinship With Animals: In Short — a mini podcast that in three minutes or less gives you bite sized tidbits of true kinship to snack on at your convenience. Subscribe to the show to receive notification of the latest episode. Announcing! A new feature that I think you’ll find valuable and inspiring: Guest Talk - conversations with gu…

Welcome to True Kinship With Animals: In Short — a mini podcast that in three minutes or less gives you bite sized tidbits of true kinship to snack on at your convenience. Subscribe to the show to receive notification of the latest episode. Making change isn’t just checking things off a list. It’s most effective when exterior changes are the result…

Welcome to True Kinship With Animals: In Short — a mini podcast that in three minutes or less gives you bite sized tidbits of true kinship to snack on at your convenience. Subscribe to the show to receive notification of the latest episode. Today’s episode covers a misconstrued belief - that true kinship can look like a glamour shot. In reality it’…