Kindred Podcast

Forest ecologist Dr. Jennifer Baltzer will introduce us to this amazing terrestrial biome! Jennifer is a professor of biology at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Canada.

In this episode, Jenn and I have the distinct pleasure of covering the exhibit Botany of Nations, at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, running from March 28th 2026, through February 14th, 2027!

A huge thank you to Dr. Jo-Elle Mogerman and the Philadelphia Zoo for opening the door to such an unexpected and deeply heartfelt conversation.

We have some exciting news to share from a place very close to our hearts, the Philadelphia Zoo.

In this episode, we are speaking with Dr. Jo-Elle Mogerman, 15th President and CEO of the Philadelphia Zoo in its 164th year.

We are so deeply grateful to Zintkala Rivera for sharing her story, her knowledge, and her heart with us.

In this week’s episode, we sit down with Zintkala Rivera from the organisation, Tanka Fund. Zintkala is a member of the Oglala Lakota Nation and through the Tanka Fund.

In this episode, we are speaking with Buffalo conservationist, Zintkala Rivera from the organisation, Tanka Fund. Zintkala is a member of the Oglala Lakota tribe and, through Tanka Fund, is working to reintroduce buffalo back to native lands, lives, and economies with Native ranchers.

Donkeys are intelligent, resilient, and beautifully unique—yet often misunderstood. By celebrating them as they are, we’re reminded to look beyond stereotypes and embrace diversity in animals and ourselves. Support Kindred via the link ☕️

Huge thanks to Save the Redwoods League & Ben Blom for their inspiring work protecting ancient forests. Their dedication shows stewardship is about respect, relationship & caring for something bigger than ourselves. #kindredpodcast #natureconnection

This week, we’re joined by Dr. Cara Clancy, senior researcher and social scientist at @donkeysanctuary in Sidmouth, England an organisation founded in 1973 by Dr. Elisabeth Svendsen after a single donkey, “Naughty Face,” sparked a global mission of care.

In this week’s episode, we speak with Dr. Cara Clancy from The Donkey Sanctuary, exploring the history, global impact, and overlooked realities of donkeys—and why they deserve far more respect, care, and advocacy. Listen via the link in bio 🎧

Are these trees just part of the landscape or ancient beings holding ecosystems together?  This week, Ben Blom of Save the Redwoods League shares 15+ years of forest stewardship, revealing the wisdom, resilience & quiet power of these extraordinary trees. 🎧 #kindredpodcast

In this week’s episode, we are speaking with Ben Blom of the organization Save The Redwoods League to speak with us all about these wise and wonderful trees.

This week, we speak with Eriel Deranger, president of Indigenous Climate Action, about Indigenous-led climate justice, rights, and the Woven Project. A powerful conversation on how Native knowledge is essential for climate action. Listen via the link in bio!

A huge thank you to Dr. Carlo Siracusa and the incredible team at Penn Vet Behavioral Medicine 🐾💛

In this week’s episode we are speaking with Dr. Carlo Siracusa, a professor of small animal behavior and welfare at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Siracusa specializes in animal behavior, stress evaluation, and canine aggression.

A huge thank you to Dr. Winifred Frick for joining me on the podcast this week!

This week we speak with Dr. Winifred Frick, chief scientist at @batconservationinternational, on bat conservation and White-nose syndrome. Our final mini-series episode challenges false narratives about bats—with a Flying Fox rename and Fat BAT Week included. 🦇🎧

This week we speak with Dr. Winifred Frick, chief scientist at Bat Conservation International, on bat conservation and White-nose syndrome. Our final mini-series episode challenges false narratives about bats and might spark Fat Bat Week

This week we speak with Dr. Winifred Frick, chief scientist at Bat Conservation International, on bat conservation and White-nose syndrome. Our final mini-series episode challenges false narratives about bats and might spark Fat Bat Week

A huge thank you to Kojo Baidoo for joining us! He is not only a lifetime birder and passionate vulture advocate, but also an inspiring young ecologist working with the Nature Conservancy on the Platte River Prairies.

This week we’re joined by naturalist Kojo Baidoo, whose lifelong love of birds especially misunderstood vultures informs his work with the Nature Conservancy in Nebraska. Through research and photography, he challenges myths and brings fresh insight into these vital birds.

In this week’s episode we are speaking with Kojo Baidoo, a naturalist and ecologist, all about the incredible vulture.

In this week’s episode we are speaking with Kojo Baidoo, a naturalist and ecologist, all about the incredible vulture.

Today we’re joined by Kojo Baidoo naturalist, ecologist, and lifelong birder. A vulture advocate with 43K followers, Kojo works with the Nature Conservancy in Nebraska and brings fresh insight into the brilliant, often misunderstood black vulture. Let’s head to Nebraska!

Thank you for watching this important conversation with @drcatmac.bsky.social , marine conservation biologist, shark ecologist, and Director of the Shark Research and Conservation Program at the University of Miami.

Dr. Catherine Macdonald’s work focuses on shark ecology, conservation, and understanding how these incredible animals keep marine ecosystems healthy and in balance.

This week we speak with Dr. Catherine Macdonald, marine biologist and shark ecologist. She’s a Research Assistant Professor at the University of Miami, Director of the Shark Research & Conservation Program, and co-founder of Field School. Lots of Love. #kindred #kindredpod #naturepodcast

Thank you all so much for tuning in to this week’s episode and for the beautiful messages you’ve shared about Chris Strub and the incredible work being done at the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center. 💚

This week on Kindred, we’re thrilled to chat with Chris Strub, a wildlife rehabilitator with over 10 years of experience in rescuing and rehabilitating animals.

In this week’s episode, we are speaking with Chris Strub, a wildlife rehabilitator who has worked in wildlife rescue and rehabilitation for over 10 years.

Thank you for tuning into this week’s episode where we took a deep dive into the fascinating world of hyenas with Dr. Kay Holekamp, renowned behavioral ecologist and expert on these incredible animals.

Hyenas are nature’s cleanup crew, quietly consuming over 200 tons of waste a year in some cities, preventing the spread of diseases and keeping ecosystems in balance. 🐾

In this episode, we are diving into all things hyenas! And to take us on this deep dive we have asked hyena expert and behavioral ecologist Dr. Kay Holekamp to educate us all about this amazing animal and talk to us about the 30 + years of research and data her team has been collecting.

We live in this carefully balanced, amazing natural world… and we need to hold on to that, because that’s as true today as it was then. – Deborah Blum

In this week’s episode we are speaking with Deborah Blum, environmental journalist, Pulitzer-prize winning science writer and science columnist.  Listen Now: https://www.kindredpodcast.co/rachel-carsons-silent-spring-with-deborah-blum-science-journalist/ 🎧