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*Trigger warning this episode contains explicit content about animal cruelty. This week Michelle speaks with Britt Collins, she is an English journalist who writes for the Guardian, the Sunday Times, the Independent, Harper's Bazaar, Conde Nast Traveller, and Billionaire.com. She has volunteered at animal sanctuaries around the world, from tending big cats and baboons in Namibia to wild horses in Nevada-a labor of love that has inspired features for the Guardian and the Sunday Times. While writing Sunday People. she has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for many international charities through her investigative animal-cruelty stories; as an activist, she has helped shut down controversial breeders of laboratory animals. She currently lives with her cats in London. To find out more from Britt visit her website: www.brittcollins.net and social media Twitter: https://twitter.com/thebrittcollins?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Instagram:https://twitter.com/thebrittcollins?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Go-fund me for ERHAM Cat Rescue: https://www.gofundme.com/f/Help-for-Kittens-Dumped-on-a-Rubbish-Tip---Morocco Join Michelle for weekly episodes as she invites guest speakers from coaches, personal trainers, yogis, business owners, chefs, and more to discuss their personal success stories and well-being. Oh, and of course PETS. All of our guests are pet owners and have such amazing stories about their beloved pets. So whether you want to start a journey of wellness, listen to inspirational stories about life and pets, we are the place to be. You can follow Michelle on Instagram and Facebook @Chattycatscare. As always please do rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast.
On this week's all-new episode, Gwen takes a look at the beginning of kitten season, National Adopt a Cat Month, and the summertime phenomenon of sweaty cuddles with our furry buddies. Later, Gwen speaks with author and Catfest London founder Britt Collins, who shares with us the amazing true story of a homeless man who walked 2000 miles to return a lost cat to her family. You don't want to miss it! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In this episode of the Yoga In My School podcast we talk with Britt Collins-Feist of Sensory Parenting about sensory processing, integration and sensitivity in our homes and schools. Discover how vital understanding of the sensory system is to help children calm and regulateListen to the YIMS podcast audio and access the archives http://yogainmyschool.buzzsprout.com/Highlights:2:25 Britt Collins-Feist intro and background4:28 Sensory Yoga for Kids book and other publications5:54 Parenting from a sensory perspective7:54 The Three Hidden Senses11:19 Interoception - the importance of checking in14:20 Ways parents and educators can become aware of sensory environment17:28 Times of transition, organizing, clutter and de-clutter19:55 Sensory vs Behaviors22:40 Don't take away Recess23:40 Yoga and mindfulness foster sensory integration27:15 Schools as sensory sensitive environmentsLearn more about Britt and her work http://www.sensoryparenting.com/CONNECT with Yoga In My SchoolWeb https://yogainmyschool.comInstagram https://www.instagram.com/yogainmysch...Facebook https://www.facebook.com/YogaInMySchool/Twitter https://twitter.com/DonnaKFreemanPinterest https://www.pinterest.ca/yogainmyschool/Support the show (https://yogainmyschool.com/?p=13405)
In this episode of the Yoga In My School podcast we talk with Britt Collins-Feist of Sensory Parenting about sensory processing, integration and sensitivity in our homes and schools. Discover how vital understanding of the sensory system is to help children calm and regulateListen to the YIMS podcast audio and access the archives http://yogainmyschool.buzzsprout.com/Highlights:2:25 Britt Collins-Feist intro and background4:28 Sensory Yoga for Kids book and other publications5:54 Parenting from a sensory perspective7:54 The Three Hidden Senses11:19 Interoception - the importance of checking in14:20 Ways parents and educators can become aware of sensory environment17:28 Times of transition, organizing, clutter and de-clutter19:55 Sensory vs Behaviors22:40 Don't take away Recess23:40 Yoga and mindfulness foster sensory integration27:15 Schools as sensory sensitive environmentsLearn more about Britt and her work http://www.sensoryparenting.com/CONNECT with Yoga In My SchoolWeb https://yogainmyschool.comInstagram https://www.instagram.com/yogainmysch...Facebook https://www.facebook.com/YogaInMySchool/Twitter https://twitter.com/DonnaKFreemanPinterest https://www.pinterest.ca/yogainmyschool/Support the show (https://yogainmyschool.com/?p=13405)
Michael King was homeless, depressed, and drinking. Tabor was a lost, injured and hungry. One rainy night in Portland, Oregon, the two found each other. Even though Michael had nothing to offer -- no money, no shelter -- he rescued the little cat. And she adopted him. On this episode, we talk with writer Britt Collins, who wrote a book chronicling their story. It's a story of love and tenderness, and of the surprising things that can happen when those who have nothing left to give, decide to give anyway.
From Facebook to Instagram to Pinterest, social media sites are chock full of images and videos of cats. For a lot of people, their feline companions are their best friends, as independent as they may be. On this week’s Cityscape, how one New York City non-profit works to find homeless cats and kittens permanent, loving homes. Also, the story of how a lost cat re-defined life for a homeless man in Portland, Oregon. We'll talk with Britt Collins, author of Strays: A Lost Cat, A Homeless Man, and Their Journey Across America.
From Facebook to Instagram to Pinterest, social media sites are chock full of images and videos of cats. For a lot of people, their feline companions are their best friends, as independent as they may be. On this week's Cityscape, how one New York City non-profit works to find homeless cats and kittens permanent, loving homes. Also, the story of how a lost cat re-defined life for a homeless man in Portland, Oregon. We'll talk with Britt Collins, author of Strays: A Lost Cat, A Homeless Man, and Their Journey Across America.
Harley and Me: Embracing Risk On The Road To a More Authentic Life with Bernadette Murphy Bernadette Murphy’s book Harley and Me, is a hybrid narrative that combines memoir with research into neuroscience and biology, the book explores female risk-taking through the lens of her own experience of learning to ride a motorcycle at age 48 and makes a compelling case for how and why taking risks is a healthy part of an expansive life. Bernadette served as weekly book critic for the Los Angeles Times for six years and is currently an Associate Professor of Creative Writing for the MFA program at Antioch University Los Angeles, where she heads up the Creative Nonfiction genre. Her essays on literature and life have appeared in Salon, The New York Observer, Ms. Magazine, Climbing Magazine, The Los Angeles Times Magazine, Newsday, Literary Hub, San Francisco Chronicle, MUTHA, The Rumpus, The Nervous Breakdown and elsewhere. http://www.bernadette-murphy.comStrays: A Lost Cast, A Homeless Man and Their Journey Across America with Britt CollinsBritt Collins is a British journalist and writes for The Guardian, Sunday Times, the Independent, Harper’s Bazaar, Condé Nast Traveller, and is a contributing editor for Billionaire.com. She has volunteered at sanctuaries around the world, from tending big cats and baboons in Namibia to wild horses in Nevada, that have inspired features for The Guardian and the Sunday Times. While writing for the British tabloid, the Sunday People, she has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for many international charities through her investigative animal-cruelty stories; as an activist, she has help shut down controversial breeders of laboratory animals. She lives with her cats in London. http://www.brittcollins.net
Helping senior dogs & seniors to make plans for their dogs after they're gone; Dr. Elsey’s annual fund raising for multiple myeloma begins; Britt Collins on Strays
Interview! Britt Collins, Author and Journalist, "Strays: A Lost Cat, a Homeless Man, and Their Journey Across America" “Being a writer can be a lonely, hard process at the best of times.” Britt Collins is a writer, journalist, and animal activist, who has written investigative journalism on animal cruelty and has volunteered at animal rescues and sanctuaries around the world. Her most recent book, Strays: A Lost Cat, a Homeless Man, and Their Journey Across America, tells the true story of a lost cat and a homeless man who find each other in Portland, OR, and develop a life-saving friendship as they embark on an a cross-country journey together. Britt tells Stacy about the difficult process of writing and publishing Strays, as well as her current project of organizing Cat Fest London and what cat rescue organizations look like in the UK. To learn more about Britt and her writing, please visit brittcollins.net. You can also find out more about Cat Fest London at catfestlondon.com.
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Host Michelle Fern chats about cats with Britt Collins, journalist and author of the book, Strays, about a lost cat and a homeless man and their journey across the American West. For fans of A Street Cat Named Bob and Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World, Strays is a compelling true story of a man who rescues a stray, injured cat and how they save each other. Strays is the true story of a charismatic, adventurous cat and the healing power of the bonds between humans and animals. Questions or Comments? Send them to: michelle@petliferadio.com. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Strays with Michelle Fern
Talking to us about why she developed a seriese of OT DVDs. Jackie is a mom of a son who has an autism and Sensory Processing Disorder. I've delevoped quite a passion for the drug free treatment - so much so that I created OT dvds for kids with special needs - www.TRPwellness.com. Britt Collins, M.S. OTR/L will be sharing her involvment as well.