Podcasts about animal hope

“Animal Hope and Wellness,” with Guest, Medical Oncologist, and on the Board of Directors of The Animal Hope & Wellness Foundation, Dr. Barbara Jennifer Gitlitz; and Musical Guest, Singer / Songwriter Malia Carvalho on The LIFE CHANGES Show #621

“Animal Hope and Wellness,” with Guest, Medical Oncologist, and on the Board of Directors of The Animal Hope & Wellness Foundation, Dr. Barbara Jennifer Gitlitz; and Musical Guest, Singer / Songwriter Malia Carvalho on The LIFE CHANGES Show #621 Guest: DR. BARBARA JENNIFER GITLITZ; and Musical Guest: MALIA CARVALHO DR. BARBARA JENNIFER GITLITZ Barbara Jennifer […]

Meg and Komie Vora- are ecopreneurs, the co-founders and designers behind Delikate Rayne (DR)- an award-winning, ethical, eco-friendly, cruelty-free women's label that produces in made to order/limited quantities to ensure zero waste whenever possible. The Vora sisters are disturbing the fashion industry by being a voice for the voiceless, empowering other females to go after their passion and pushing boundaries as brown creatives. The Vora sisters are first generation born and raised in the USA. They are going against the grain- forgoing their traditional cultural and gender expectations, by using their upbringing (Jain + Hindi roots plus born & raised vegetarian- now vegan) alongside their adoration of animals, to create green luxury- definitive and progressive vegan designs with a purpose into existence. DR also serves as a platform to bring awareness to the many overlooked issues in fashion including sustainability, cruelty and ethics. Plus making compassion cool by redefining luxury through changing the preconceived notions of what "lux" is. They also curate a conscious sanctuary through DR Diary which focuses on and educates about vegan/sustainable fashion, beauty, food, travel, wellness, mindfulness & more for your higher self. The Vora sisters had no formal industry experience or contacts, but their willingness not to conform to others expectations outweighed their fears and obstacles. Through their unstoppable drive and determinism to follow their desires, they set out to do whatever they could to make their dream a reality. What's particularly interesting about the Vora sisters is turning the things that they were once alienated and made fun of for while growing up resulted into making a remarkable impact later in their life. As a result, the sisters have become one of the pioneers of the kind fashion movement and are leading examples of how their unconventional upbringing and values led them to discover their passion which ultimately led to uncovering their purpose which is now channeled through the creation of Delikate Rayne. To date, the sisters and their company were on the front page in both digital and print of Colombia based Be Vegan Magazine and India West. Other notable interviews/features include: Forbes, NBC, Miss Bish, Galore, The Zoe Report, WWD, E! Online, The Los Angeles Times, StyleCaster, BuzzFeed, VegNews, Sakara, The Hindustan Times, Cheddar, Business Rockstars, The Orange County Register and many more. In addition, the Vora sisters have been guests on several podcasts, TV shows, radio segments and conferences/panels. The sisters have also conceptualized and served as creative directors for multiple fashion for good projects including PETA USA, NYLON magazine, PETA India, The Animal Hope and Wellness Center and others. They are also guest writers/features for 3 books on vegan style, living, and green business acumen. Today, Meg and Komie have built Delikate Rayne into a leading platform of bringing awareness all while paving the way for other compassionate companies.In this episode Yoga Is Vegan's Holly Skodis and Meg and Komie Vora discuss the following:Growing up in a Hindi and Jain household and how Ahimsa entered into their lives. Meg & Komie's vegan storyBuilding their ethical, eco-friendly, cruelty-free women's label, Delikate Rayne. The impacts of fast fashion on the environmentConnect with Meg & Komie Vora:Website: Delikaterayne.comTwitter: @delikaterayneFacebook: @DelikateraynePinterest: @delikaterayneInstagram: @delikaterayne

Bobby Sud is the organizer for the LA Save Movement. He's also the official Vigil Photographer at Farmer John Slaughterhouse in Vernon, CA. He's worked with Shaun Monson as a cinematographer and produced and directed "The Road Less Eaten" in Israel and Ireland. He's also the director and cinematographer for the Million Dollar Vegan campaign. In this episode, Bobby shares his personal experience along with some helpful information for those going to a vigil for their first time. If you're interested in attending a vigil, please visit the Save Movement for full information on scheduling and locations. Note: This was recorded before I attended a vigil at Farmer John Slaughterhouse in Vernon. I have sense gone, and actually made a commitment to LA Animal Save to continue going on a regular basis to document the event. Bobby: https://www.instagram.com/bobbysud/ References: Adam Sud (Episode 197): https://www.instagram.com/plantbasedaddict/  Ally Iseman, The Road Less Eaten (Episode 39): https://www.instagram.com/allyiseman/  Robby and Cyrus, Mastering Diabetes (Episodes 111 & 112): https://www.instagram.com/masteringdiabetes/  Amy Jean Davis, LA Animal Save (Episode 151): https://www.instagram.com/laanimalsave/  The Save Movement: https://www.instagram.com/thesavemovement/  Million Dollar Vegan Campaign: https://www.instagram.com/milliondollarvegan/  LA Fur Animal Save: https://www.instagram.com/lafuranimalsave/  LA Health Save: https://www.instagram.com/lahealthsave/  Animal Hope and Wellness: https://www.instagram.com/animalhopeandwellness/  Forks Over Knives: https://www.instagram.com/forksoverknives/  Whole Foods Medical & Wellness Center: https://www.wfmmedical.com/about-us 

In this episode Bree and Toks chat about all things Christmas AKA somethings Christmas and all the things those things remind them of. They talk favorite Christmas films, Christmas traditions (appropriate and not) and the weekly Quinn family meeting.   To follow Toks and/ or the podcast on social media head to @ToksOlagundoye on Twitter and/ or @tolykay on Instagram and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ToksOlagundoye or check out her website at www.ToksOlagundoye.com   To follow Bree Williamson please go to @MsBree on Instagram or @BreeWilliamson on Twitter   To do something wonderful for a family in need you can adopt a family this Christmas! Please go to: http://dpss.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/dpss/main/programs-and-services/volunteer-services/adopt-a-family/     If you would like to help the humans and animals affected and displaced by the Woolsey Fire please donate to one of the following organizations. Please remember that they will all still need donations even after the fires are out. Non-profit organizations are always helping those who are in crisis. Every dollar counts! And for the activists in your life we assure you that a donation made in their name is the perfect Christmas present! We thank you for your generosity!    Love and Leashes https://www.laloveandleashes.com/donate To adopt: https://www.laloveandleashes.com/adopt Instagram and Twitter: @LALoveLeashes https://www.facebook.com/LALoveLeashes/   Animal Hope and Wellness https://animalhopeandwellness.org/ways-to-donate/ Instagram: @AnimalHopeAndWellness Twitter: @AnimalHopeandW1 https://www.facebook.com/animalhopeandwellness/   The Humane Society of Ventura County (also see LAIST article below) https://www.hsvc.org/donate Instagram and Twitter: @hsvc_ojai https://www.facebook.com/hsvc.org/   Deity Animal Rescue (Deity Dogs + Goods)  https://www.deitydogsandgoods.com/donate  Or donate on Venmo: @deityanimalrescue Instagram: @deityanimalrescue Twitter: @deityjewels  Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/deityanimalrescue/  To fill out a form to adopt or foster please go to:https://www.deitydogsandgoods.com/copy-of-apply-to-adopt   To listen to our episode with Deity fhttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tea-for-two/id1213246578?mt=2&i=1000416928730ounder Ellen Ballon Dante please click here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tea-for-two/id1213246578?mt=2&i=1000416928730   East Valley Animal Shelter and West Valley Animal Shelter http://www.laanimalservices.com/donate/ Instagram: @LAAnimalServices Twitter:@LACityPets https://www.facebook.com/LAAnimalServices/   I Stand With My Pack  https://istandwithmypack.org/donate/ Instagram: @istandwithmypack Twitter: @iswmp https://www.facebook.com/IStandWithMyPack/   Here is the article/list I found by LAIST with links: “Wildfires are hitting Southern California hard, with thousands forced to evacuate and thousands of acres burned. Here's how you can help, from making a donation to volunteering. HOW TO MAKE A DONATION A number of organizations are helping wildfire victims. The Red Cross, perhaps the most well-known, is providing both shelter and emotional support for evacuees. You can visit RedCross.org, call 1-800-RED-CROSS, or text REDCROSS to 90999 to make an automatic $10 donation. The United Way of Greater Los Angeles is accepting donations to its Disaster Relief Fundto help those affected by the Southern California fires. They're partnering with United Way of Ventura County. The Salvation Army Ventura Corps wildfire relief fund is also accepting donations to go toward California wildfire relief. The California Fire Foundation is a nonprofit that is distributing emergency funds to fire victims through its SAVE program. That includes firefighters distributing prepaid credit cards to help victims in the immediate aftermath of the fire. Google is helping people make a donation. Donations through Google will be directed through the Center for Disaster Philanthropy— you can read more about that here. The Entertainment Industry Foundation is raising money through its Fire Relief Fund to help those affected. The organizations that will benefit, but last year they gave to the L.A. Fire Department, L.A. Kitchen, and the Humane Society of Ventura County. Facebook also has a Crisis Response pagefor the Woolsey Fire, which includes fundraising through GlobalGiving to help those affected by the fire. HOW TO DONATE TO HELP ANIMALS The Humane Society of Ventura County is accepting animals evacuating from the Hill and Woolsey fires, and they're also looking for support. You can donate to the organization here or purchase needed items through their Amazon Wish List here. The Los Angeles County Animal Care Foundation is providing animals shelter from the Woolsey and Hill fires. They're accepting donations through the Noah's Legacy Fund. The Pasadena Humane Society said it took in 15 dogs, 12 cats, five rabbits, four hamsters and two mice over the course of the weekend. It is accepting donations, up to $3,000 of which will be matched through a gift from the Elizabeth M. Falk Foundation. OTHER ACTIONS YOU CAN TAKE Adopt a pet. The L.A. County Department of Animal Care and Control is asking people to go to their nearest animal care center and adopt during this emergency. They note that their Agoura Animal Care Center was evacuated Friday morning, but their other centers remain open. Help your neighborhood plan for a future disaster. L.A. County has a five-step Neighborhood Action Kit to help you and your neighbors make a plan. They note that, in major disasters, 70 percent of victims are rescued by their neighbors rather than professional responders. Apply to volunteer with the Humane Society of Ventura County, though they are currently only accepting trained volunteers to help with evacuated animals. Apply to become a Red Cross volunteer.”   If the links above don’t work for you please go to the article: http://www.laist.com/2018/11/09/southern_california_woolsey_hill_wildfires_how_to_help.php   Thanks so much for listening!   - Toks

Marc Ching has all of the makings of a superhero. He is the founder of the Animal Hope and Wellness Foundation, which is an organization that’s dedicated to rescuing abused and neglected animals. In 2015 he expanded that outreach to include rescuing dog from the horrific Asian dog meat trade - where it’s estimated that 30 million dogs a year are killed for their meat. What makes it especially horrific though, is that many of those dogs are brutally tortured first. Between 2015, when he first he learned of the trade and 2018, Marc has made close to twenty trips going undercover into multiple dog slaughterhouses. When he’s been inside, posed as a wealthy meat buyer, he has filmed hundreds of videos that show some of the worst things that human beings are capable of: dogs being nail gunned to walls, being beaten with lead pipes and bats, being blowtorched, having their limbs chopped off while they bleed out, all while the dogs are fully conscious and alive. This is done because of the myth that dogs that die in terror and agony taste better. I think that until Marc started risking his life to go inside and make these videos, very few people in the US at least had any idea that the dog meat trade even existed and far fewer knew of the torture that often goes hand and hand within it. Marc is a huge hero of mine but I would guess that he’s a huge hero of anyone who has ever met him. He’s tough, he’s brave, he’s relentless, and he is as compassionate as they come. He is one of those people who - the minute that he heard about something terrible happening jumped on a plane, and then he figured out how he could help. He hasn’t stopped helping since, not only with dogs from the meat trade but also in the US, taking on some of the hardest rescue and abuse cases there are, running clinics and doing rescue in Mexico, and working on legislation and changing laws to give the animals here better lives. I interviewed Marc right after one of these trips. He’d just returned from China, Cambodia, and South Korea. Our conversation will give you some insight as to what he’s faced, what these dogs go through and just how incredibly difficult the work he’s done and is doing is. Just a warning, some of what we discuss is tough to hear: details on some of what he’s seen, filmed and bared witness to inside the slaughterhouses. I think our minds often want to skip through the terrible parts because it’s so hard to hear about, but I also think that’s part of our responsibility as humans on this planet, to bear witness to see or hear about what we are doing to other species. If Marc can be in it, and see it first hand and film it and if these animals have to actually endure it, then I think that the least we can do is allow ourselves to hear about it, to become aware of it. 

If you listened to our last episode you know who Bree Williamson is. If you didn’t you probably still know who Bree Williamson is. For the few of guy who don’t she is a phenomenal human being and incredible Emmy nominated actress known for shows like General Hospital, One Life To Live, Haven and Private Eyes. She was also on an episode of Castle, which is how she and Toks met. And now they’re buddies. Toks enjoys her conversations with Bree so much that she thought you might also be enthralled by her opinions, kindness and sass. And here it is, the first episode of Tea For Two With Bree! We will be doing an episode with each other at least once a month. We kick it off this week with the true history of Thanksgiving, why most people believe Turkey is the center of the traditional meal, the reasons we do and don’t enjoy travel that time of year and many more things, some of which have to do with Thanksgiving (we are prone to tangents)! We don’t always agree, but we’re always kind about it and we always listen to each other, respect each other and learn from each other; life lessons we all need. Hope you enjoy the episode!   Historical information about the origins of Thanksgiving as we know it can be found in the “Turkey For The Birds” episode of Food For Thought from November 22nd, 2017. Food For Thought is an amazing podcast hosted by Colleen Patrick-Goudreau. If you would like to listen to the episode you can find it here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/food-for-thought-the-joys-and-benefits-of-living-vegan/id147907532?mt=2&i=1000395150125   To follow Toks and/ or the podcast on social media head to @ToksOlagundoye on Twitter and/ or @tolykay on Instagram and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ToksOlagundoye or check out her website at www.ToksOlagundoye.com   To follow Bree Williamson please go to @MsBree on Instagram or @BreeWilliamson on Twitter   To show thanks for the abundance in your own life you can do something wonderful for a family in need and adopt a family this Christmas! Please go to: http://dpss.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/dpss/main/programs-and-services/volunteer-services/adopt-a-family/     If you would like to give thanks by giving aid to the humans and animals affected and displaced by the Woolsey Fire and Camp Fire please donate to one of the following organizations. Please remember that they will all still need donations even after the fires are out and will, specifically for these disasters, for several weeks. Non-profit organizations are always helping those who are in crisis. Every dollar counts! We thank you for your generosity!    Love and Leashes https://www.laloveandleashes.com/donate To adopt: https://www.laloveandleashes.com/adopt Instagram and Twitter: @LALoveLeashes https://www.facebook.com/LALoveLeashes/   Animal Hope and Wellness https://animalhopeandwellness.org/ways-to-donate/ Instagram: @AnimalHopeAndWellness Twitter: @AnimalHopeandW1 https://www.facebook.com/animalhopeandwellness/   The Humane Society of Ventura County (also see LAIST article below) https://www.hsvc.org/donate Instagram and Twitter: @hsvc_ojai https://www.facebook.com/hsvc.org/   Deity Animal Rescue (Deity Dogs + Goods)  https://www.deitydogsandgoods.com/donate  Or donate on Venmo: @deityanimalrescue Instagram: @deityanimalrescue Twitter: @deityjewels  Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/deityanimalrescue/  To fill out a form to adopt or foster please go to:https://www.deitydogsandgoods.com/copy-of-apply-to-adopt   To listen to our episode with Deity fhttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tea-for-two/id1213246578?mt=2&i=1000416928730ounder Ellen Ballon Dante please click here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tea-for-two/id1213246578?mt=2&i=1000416928730   East Valley Animal Shelter and West Valley Animal Shelter http://www.laanimalservices.com/donate/ Instagram: @LAAnimalServices Twitter:@LACityPets https://www.facebook.com/LAAnimalServices/   I Stand With My Pack  https://istandwithmypack.org/donate/ Instagram: @istandwithmypack Twitter: @iswmp https://www.facebook.com/IStandWithMyPack/   Here is the article/list I found by LAIST with links: “Wildfires are hitting Southern California hard, with thousands forced to evacuate and thousands of acres burned. Here's how you can help, from making a donation to volunteering. HOW TO MAKE A DONATION A number of organizations are helping wildfire victims. The Red Cross, perhaps the most well-known, is providing both shelter and emotional support for evacuees. You can visit RedCross.org, call 1-800-RED-CROSS, or text REDCROSS to 90999 to make an automatic $10 donation. The United Way of Greater Los Angeles is accepting donations to its Disaster Relief Fundto help those affected by the Southern California fires. They're partnering with United Way of Ventura County. The Salvation Army Ventura Corps wildfire relief fund is also accepting donations to go toward California wildfire relief. The California Fire Foundation is a nonprofit that is distributing emergency funds to fire victims through its SAVE program. That includes firefighters distributing prepaid credit cards to help victims in the immediate aftermath of the fire. Google is helping people make a donation. Donations through Google will be directed through the Center for Disaster Philanthropy— you can read more about that here. The Entertainment Industry Foundation is raising money through its Fire Relief Fund to help those affected. The organizations that will benefit, but last year they gave to the L.A. Fire Department, L.A. Kitchen, and the Humane Society of Ventura County. Facebook also has a Crisis Response pagefor the Woolsey Fire, which includes fundraising through GlobalGiving to help those affected by the fire. HOW TO DONATE TO HELP ANIMALS The Humane Society of Ventura County is accepting animals evacuating from the Hill and Woolsey fires, and they're also looking for support. You can donate to the organization here or purchase needed items through their Amazon Wish List here. The Los Angeles County Animal Care Foundation is providing animals shelter from the Woolsey and Hill fires. They're accepting donations through the Noah's Legacy Fund. The Pasadena Humane Society said it took in 15 dogs, 12 cats, five rabbits, four hamsters and two mice over the course of the weekend. It is accepting donations, up to $3,000 of which will be matched through a gift from the Elizabeth M. Falk Foundation. OTHER ACTIONS YOU CAN TAKE Adopt a pet. The L.A. County Department of Animal Care and Control is asking people to go to their nearest animal care center and adopt during this emergency. They note that their Agoura Animal Care Center was evacuated Friday morning, but their other centers remain open. Help your neighborhood plan for a future disaster. L.A. County has a five-step Neighborhood Action Kit to help you and your neighbors make a plan. They note that, in major disasters, 70 percent of victims are rescued by their neighbors rather than professional responders. Apply to volunteer with the Humane Society of Ventura County, though they are currently only accepting trained volunteers to help with evacuated animals. Apply to become a Red Cross volunteer.”   If the links above don’t work for you please go to the article: http://www.laist.com/2018/11/09/southern_california_woolsey_hill_wildfires_how_to_help.php   For anyone in Canada: Family and Children’s Services Ontario http://www.familyandchildren.ca/how-to-give/give

Today Toks sits down with one of the best gifts that being in the show Castle has ever given her: Bree Williamson! The two met while filming and this episode of the podcast is a glimpse into their friendship. Toks and Bree talk Emmys, Hallowe’en and the Woolsey Fire. They also reveal an awesome new project! And stay tuned after the interview for some awesome music by The Sadies. A great song entitled “Tell Her What I Said”! And maybe check out the video on YouTube; Bree’s Husband, Mike Roberts, won a Juno for directing it! #PowerCouple   To follow Toks and/ or the podcast on social media head to @ToksOlagundoye on Twitter and/ or @tolykay on Instagram and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ToksOlagundoye or check out her website at www.ToksOlagundoye.com   To follow Bree Williamson please go to @MsBree on Instagram or @BreeWilliamson on Twitter   To do something wonderful for a family in need you can adopt a family this Christmas! Please go to: http://dpss.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/dpss/main/programs-and-services/volunteer-services/adopt-a-family/     If you would like to help the humans and animals affected and displaced by the Woolsey Fire please donate to one of the following organizations. Please remember that they will all still need donations even after the fires are out. Non-profit organizations are always helping those who are in crisis. Every dollar counts! We thank you for your generosity!    Love and Leashes https://www.laloveandleashes.com/donate To adopt: https://www.laloveandleashes.com/adopt Instagram and Twitter: @LALoveLeashes https://www.facebook.com/LALoveLeashes/   Animal Hope and Wellness https://animalhopeandwellness.org/ways-to-donate/ Instagram: @AnimalHopeAndWellness Twitter: @AnimalHopeandW1 https://www.facebook.com/animalhopeandwellness/   The Humane Society of Ventura County (also see LAIST article below) https://www.hsvc.org/donate Instagram and Twitter: @hsvc_ojai https://www.facebook.com/hsvc.org/   Deity Animal Rescue (Deity Dogs + Goods)  https://www.deitydogsandgoods.com/donate  Or donate on Venmo: @deityanimalrescue Instagram: @deityanimalrescue Twitter: @deityjewels  Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/deityanimalrescue/  To fill out a form to adopt or foster please go to:https://www.deitydogsandgoods.com/copy-of-apply-to-adopt   To listen to our episode with Deity fhttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tea-for-two/id1213246578?mt=2&i=1000416928730ounder Ellen Ballon Dante please click here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/tea-for-two/id1213246578?mt=2&i=1000416928730   East Valley Animal Shelter and West Valley Animal Shelter http://www.laanimalservices.com/donate/ Instagram: @LAAnimalServices Twitter:@LACityPets https://www.facebook.com/LAAnimalServices/   I Stand With My Pack  https://istandwithmypack.org/donate/ Instagram: @istandwithmypack Twitter: @iswmp https://www.facebook.com/IStandWithMyPack/   Here is the article/list I found by LAIST with links: “Wildfires are hitting Southern California hard, with thousands forced to evacuate and thousands of acres burned. Here's how you can help, from making a donation to volunteering. HOW TO MAKE A DONATION A number of organizations are helping wildfire victims. The Red Cross, perhaps the most well-known, is providing both shelter and emotional support for evacuees. You can visit RedCross.org, call 1-800-RED-CROSS, or text REDCROSS to 90999 to make an automatic $10 donation. The United Way of Greater Los Angeles is accepting donations to its Disaster Relief Fundto help those affected by the Southern California fires. They're partnering with United Way of Ventura County. The Salvation Army Ventura Corps wildfire relief fund is also accepting donations to go toward California wildfire relief. The California Fire Foundation is a nonprofit that is distributing emergency funds to fire victims through its SAVE program. That includes firefighters distributing prepaid credit cards to help victims in the immediate aftermath of the fire. Google is helping people make a donation. Donations through Google will be directed through the Center for Disaster Philanthropy— you can read more about that here. The Entertainment Industry Foundation is raising money through its Fire Relief Fund to help those affected. The organizations that will benefit, but last year they gave to the L.A. Fire Department, L.A. Kitchen, and the Humane Society of Ventura County. Facebook also has a Crisis Response pagefor the Woolsey Fire, which includes fundraising through GlobalGiving to help those affected by the fire. HOW TO DONATE TO HELP ANIMALS The Humane Society of Ventura County is accepting animals evacuating from the Hill and Woolsey fires, and they're also looking for support. You can donate to the organization here or purchase needed items through their Amazon Wish List here. The Los Angeles County Animal Care Foundation is providing animals shelter from the Woolsey and Hill fires. They're accepting donations through the Noah's Legacy Fund. The Pasadena Humane Society said it took in 15 dogs, 12 cats, five rabbits, four hamsters and two mice over the course of the weekend. It is accepting donations, up to $3,000 of which will be matched through a gift from the Elizabeth M. Falk Foundation. OTHER ACTIONS YOU CAN TAKE Adopt a pet. The L.A. County Department of Animal Care and Control is asking people to go to their nearest animal care center and adopt during this emergency. They note that their Agoura Animal Care Center was evacuated Friday morning, but their other centers remain open. Help your neighborhood plan for a future disaster. L.A. County has a five-step Neighborhood Action Kit to help you and your neighbors make a plan. They note that, in major disasters, 70 percent of victims are rescued by their neighbors rather than professional responders. Apply to volunteer with the Humane Society of Ventura County, though they are currently only accepting trained volunteers to help with evacuated animals. Apply to become a Red Cross volunteer.”   If the links above don’t work for you please go to the article: http://www.laist.com/2018/11/09/southern_california_woolsey_hill_wildfires_how_to_help.php   For anyone in Canada: Family and Children’s Services Ontario http://www.familyandchildren.ca/how-to-give/give   Thanks so much for listening!

Kino MacGregor was one of the youngest women ever to be certified to teach Ashtanga Yoga under Sri. K Pattabhi Jois, and since then she has inspired countless people worldwide to take up a personal yoga practice. She is the founder of OMStars, the world’s first dedicated yoga TV network, co-founder Miami Life Center, a traditional Ashtanga yoga center which she runs with her husband Tim Feldman in Miami Beach, and the author of several books, all of which aim to make yoga practice and a yogic life accessible to all. In this episode, you’ll hear from Kino on: Overcoming internal resistance around assuming the role of teacher, and giving yourself permission to share your knowledge Failures, surrender, and the power of community to effect change Capitalization of yoga, yogic values in business, and finding a resolution in the Alo Yoga / Cody legal battle Announcements: Access my FREE online library of audio workshops: henrywins.com/practice Get a FREE 14-day trial of ConvertKit + my 3-pronged list building strategy: henrywins.com/ck Links from this episode: Om Stars: Get your first month for $1 with code CELEBRATEONE, or your first year for $80 with CELEBRATEYEAR. Offer expires April 30, 2018. Animal Hope and Wellness The Deeper Dimension of Yoga: Theory and Practice by Georg Feuerstein on Amazon Kino’s author page on Amazon: Browse all of Kino’s books Kinoyoga.com Kino on Instagram

This week Toks chats with producer (and one of the best human beings she knows) Kristina Kondrath! They talk definitions of a producer, escape rooms and “Callbacks” while Toks struggles with the microphones in a way which sounds ridiculously sexual without a visual (you’re welcome) and worries the whole time that she’s broken the recording (which she did; what you are listening to is the backup copy; thank you Garage Band for iPad).   You can follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram at @TeaForTwoPod You can find Toks at @ToksOlagundoye on Twitter and/ or @tolykay on Instagram and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ToksOlagundoye or check out her website at www.ToksOlagundoye.com   You can follow Kristina on Instagram at @kmk_rekon. You can follow Rekon Productions on twitter at @rekonprods on instagram at @RekonProds.   You can follow Animal Hope and Wellness on instagram at @AnimalHopeAndWellness on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/animalhopeandwellness and see what they do or find out how to help at www.animalhopeandwellness.org You can follow The Circle on instagram at @thecircle.NGO and on Twitter at @TheCircleNGO and please visit www.TheCircle.ngo for more info on what they do and how to help.   To become more motivated and involved in living a sustainable and eco friendly life please follow EcoAge on Twitter at @GCC_ECOAGE and on instagram at @ecoage and check out what they do on www.ecoage.com   Have a Happy Thanksgiving. We are grateful to and for you!   Thank you so so much for listening!!!

Angela Rushing is a world traveler, adventurer, trust and freedom seeker, health and fitness enthusiast, animal advocate, and author. After a successful career in the beauty industry as a top hairstylist in Los Angeles, it looked like I had it made, although my life felt empty and incomplete, unfulfilled and deeply depressed. Having grown up as the only child in an alcoholic family, I self-medicated well into my thirties and forties to numb the pain of my childhood and adolescence. I finally reached a point where I knew I had to make a significant change and find real meaning in my life, or I would likely die. Her message rings true: You can't overcome obstacles in your life while in 'victimhood.' My book is called The Birth Mother Roller Coaster: Navigating through guilt and fear and arriving at self-love and completion. It is an account of how I became a birth mother. I share my lonely childhood growing up in an alcoholic household, my teenage and young adult years of depression and my own drug and alcohol use. I knew my experience leading up to my adoption/placement and the feelings that came with that must be shared with the world. Still today, adoption and specifically, the role of the birth mother is still such a taboo subject and so rarely discussed. The fact that there is so much shame around the birth mother that there is little opportunity for her to experience healing, or to even realize that healing is a real possibility. Shame doesn’t allow for healing, in fact, it lives in some of us for our entire lives, preventing intimacy and closeness with friends and partners. Often, birth moms are so filled with shame and self-hatred that they never feel they deserve to feel happy. They may become addicts, criminals or commit suicide. There are so many adoptees who excitedly search for their birth parents, to have their hopes and dreams shattered (again) because often the birth mom has never healed, never given herself the chance to reconcile her shame, never had a support system. Consequently, she shows up deeply damaged and incapable of having a healthy functioning relationship with this child who so desperately wants to connect with his or her biological parent. This often results in the devastation of the adoptee being “rejected” a second time. Angela is also involved with an organization to help our four-legged friends. This speaks volumes as to who Angela and her friends are! Helping those who cannot help themselves. Here is the link to check them out and help our precious furry friends from literally, becoming dog meat. Animal Hope and Wellness Whether you are a birth mother or an adoptive mother, Angela has the insight to help you work through all the emotions surrounding that decision. Her interview will grip your heart whether you are a mom or not. You don't want to miss this interview:

“I’m a huge believer in humanity. I wake up and look at my children and I see something that’s so pure; at that age they don’t know what violence is; and they don’t know how to hate yet. And I think that is what inspires me to do the things that I do.”Marc ChingThis week's guest is a straight up hero.One of the most courageous and committed animal rights activists I have ever met, Marc Ching (@animalhopeandwellness) is the founder of Animal Hope and Wellness Foundation, a non-profit devoted to the rescue and rehabilitation of dogs abused and often tortured at the hands of the Asian dog meat trade.A family man, successful small business owner and animal lover who has been treating dogs (and humans) for years as a holistic nutritionist, in 2011 Marc began using his skills to rescue and rehabilitate abused dogs in need and place them into homes — work he does primarily in and around his home in Los Angeles.But Marc's evolution into an ardent animal rights activist didn't begin until 2015, when he heard about something called the Yulin Dog Meat Festival in China.He understood that dog meat is simply part of the regional cuisine across many parts of Asia. What he didn't understand were the reports of mistreatment and abuse. So he decided to infiltrate the festival to learn more.What Marc discovered was an utterly horrific, systemic practice of torture far more pervasive than anything he could have previously imagined.Life for Marc would never be the same again.According to the Humane Society, 30 million dogs are slaughtered every year across Asia with an estimated 10 million per year in China alone. A significant portion of these animals are brutally tortured — often burned and boiled alive prior to death — a practice attributable to the bizarre and misguided belief that tortured dog meat tastes better and provides enhanced health benefits.Let that sink in for a moment.Attending Yulin transformed Marc from an essentially normal, suburban family man into a man obsessed. Over the last two years, Marc has devoted all his free time and resources to combating the Asian dog meat trade. Posing undercover as as a wealthy dog meat buyer, he has traveled extensively across China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, South Korea and Indonesia to document and expose the inhuman practices of this barbaric industry.This is dangerous work. Marc has been chased, harassed, beat up and even shot. But to date, he has saved over 1,000 dogs, many on his own dime. More importantly, his work has been essential in catalyzing global awareness of dog meat trade practices, which in turn has led to legislative and regulatory reform.There is something undoubtedly heroic about Marc. But it's a heroism that comes at a cost. This work has traumatized him. Perhaps even permanently damaged him. He's made peace with the trade-off. Maybe that makes him even more heroic. I don't know.Mark's work has been extensively profiled in outlets that include the New York Times, Forbes, Entrepreneur, The Hollywood Reporter, The Telegraph, The Independent, Buzzfeed, and even Breitbart.It's an honor to celebrate the difficult work that Marc does. My hope is that this conversation will raise additional awareness around wrongs we must collectively work to correct.NOTE: The subject matter of today's conversation is disturbing. It's an emotional conversation that traverses sensitive issues. That said, I believe it's an important conversation to have as conscious, global citizens. A conversation I don’t think we can or should shy away from.On that note, I encourage all of you to listen and listen with an open ... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to the 357th episode of Our Hen House! Mariann welcomes Marc Ching, founder of the Animal Hope & Wellness Foundation, whose mission, when it started out, was to rescue and rehabilitate severely abused animals in the Los Angeles area. Marc has recently expanded this mission to […]

Marc Ching is a superhero for dogs. With a non-profit in L.A., called Animal Hope and Wellness, where he rescues, rehabilitates and rehomes severely abused Los Angeles dogs to his under-cover rescue and awareness mission into the most depraved dog slaughterhouses in Asia, Ching is risking his life and health to make sure the world knows how these animals are suffering. You can help. Discover his story, learn more about the industry, spread the word and contact your Congressmen and women about Resolution 752 to ban the Yulin Dog Meat Festival in China. Questions or Comments? Email Jody at jody@petliferadio.com More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Risking His Life to Save Meat Industry Dogs in Asia on Pet Life Radio

PetStaurant Owner and Founder of The Animal Hope and Wellness Foundation, Marc Ching, joins Jon and Talkin' Pets to discuss Japanese herbal and holistic nutrition for pets as well as his efforts to save animals - also Jillyn Sidlo will be on air with Jon all 3 hours to discuss pet behavior and training. Questions or Comments? Send them to: jon@petliferadio.com More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - The Heart of Rescue with Jon Patch