SAMETEAM

Sterling and Shannon discuss how our toxic traits get in the way of what we are trying to do in the first place and why it's important to be working on those qualities so we can be BETTER. acceptance is the first step! we are ALL human and all need help to deal with other people since there are so many different types on the planet! #SAMETEAM

Sterling & Shannon talk about the difference between a clique and a tribe and why there needs to be more communication and tolerance when we are working together for animals.

Sterling and Shannon are BACK after a break and talk about what #sameteam means to them personally and how they have been applying it to some tricky situations in their advocacy work for animals and life in general. SMUSH THE BEEF!

Sterling & Shannon talk about how difficult it can be to remember who you are when battling the sometimes "sea of lies" that can be the circus of social media and remind us that who you are outside of what you are doing virtually matters the most. We are branching out beyond animal welfare to talk about what matters the most - the PEOPLE behind the screen.

On Episode 8, Shannon and Sterling talk about the importance of taking a pause before responding to difficult people, why tone matters and, as always, encourage everyone to look within at WHY people are bothering you. It's better to respond with intention than reacting to your emotions - but we know it is easier said than done! That's why we are going to talk about it! #SAMETEAM

Shannon & Sterling welcome the author of Open Letter From a Teen Animal Advocate, 13 year old Lil Chris and his mom, Erin. Chris and his mom have been fostering kittens for the past several years and Chris has even written a book about his cat Mouse who was rescued and recovered from FIP. Mouse the Cat: From Trash to Treasure https://www.amazon.com/Mouse-Cat-Treasure-Chris-Salie/dp/B09M8Z9LHT You can follow them at @catasticalmeows on their socials.

Sterling & Shannon talk about the misconception that you always have to be OVERWORKING in order to be doing a good job. you don't have to always be burning to candle at both ends to prove you are doing good for animals in need (or ANYTHING, really). it's ok to be OK!

Shannon & Sterling join artist and OG animal welfare influencer, Jessica Josephs, artist and cat mom/media manager to Cole & Marmalade, Jugg & Zigg Zag and Goldenballz Bond. They discuss self care and why it's so important to have friends you trust who encourage you to keep focusing on the good you want to do for animals in whatever way you can.

Sterling and Shannon talk about their experiences starting a nonprofit (and in Shannon's case DISSOLVING hers and going back to volunteering with established, reputable orgs ... ) We also talk about how trying to do everything yourself on your own ends up working against you and how we can be stronger together. #sameteam

This week we talk about digital burnout and what we do to combat compassion fatigue. We also say the G word - a LOT. ;)

Sterling and Shannon (and Smush) bring their own beefs to the table and talk about how they work on being a part of the solution instead of the problem.

Sterling Davis (aka Trap King) and Shannon Jackson (mom to internet superstar, Smush) have come together to open conversations, strive for solutions and celebrate the successes humans face while working together for animals on the #sameteam. Join us on Patreon for behind the scenes and to join the conversation. https://www.patreon.com/sameteampod New episodes every Monday!