The Animal That Changed You

By: Katya Lidsky
  • Summary

  • The Animal That Changed You explores how extraordinary people have been changed by extraordinary animals. In this weekly show, Katya (writer and Life Coach for Dog People) and Jenny (founder and president of Better Together Dog Rescue) share their stories about soul-level relationships with animals or listen to a guest talk about how loving an animal has led them to where they are today. This co-hosting duo is not afraid to dive into the ups and downs that come with caring about animals or to be vulnerable and real about why increasing our compassion for them is good for the whole world.
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Episodes
  • How Rescuers Handle Emotions and Upcoming Changes for The Animal That Changed You
    Feb 15 2023

    Spurred by a bothersome text exchange between Jenny’s rescue friend and a local person who wanted to rehome four puppies, in this week’s episode, Katya and Jenny find themselves discussing what it takes emotionally to be in the field of animal welfare. The toll, the toil, and the tribulations.

    They share their feelings about how to deal with privileged people and the ways in which humans justify their ideas about animals, the struggle to resist the urge to numb out in this line of work, as well as the importance of healthy detachment so we don’t carry all the pain around constantly.

    This convo helps the duo lean into announcing the big changes coming at The Animal That Changed You, why it was time for this change to be made, and what they hope for with their new podcast: Somebody Save Me! Because at the end of the day, it's the triumphs that keep us going when it comes to saving lives.

    Katya and Jenny would love for you to let them know that you’re coming with them over to the new show and invite you to share what you think about it by emailing them at jennyandkatyasaveme@gmail.com. Get used to that new address and get in touch! And to Ophelia, dear Ophelia, the one who started it all - a forever love. RIP here, there, and everywhere.

    The Animal That Changed You community on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook will remain open to you -- feel free to check out the website while you're at it.



    Please leave a rating or review of the show. Your support matters so much!

    Woof, meow, oink, moo, cheep (of course, you know that means thanks for listening.

    Produced by Adode Media; a full-service podcast production agency.

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    25 mins
  • The Effect That Negative Biases Can Have on Bully Breeds
    Feb 8 2023

    Bully breeds - we love them, we’ve taken the time to educate ourselves about them, and we can talk about them until we’re blue in the face. But not everyone is as open-minded when it comes to these particular kinds of dogs.

    Because of two upsetting meet and greets Jenny had to deal with recently, this week Katya and Jenny find themselves discussing how peoples’ negative biases can affect Pitbulls, even when they’re precious little wee pups. The duo shares about their own positive experiences with bully breeds and their own frustrations with people who make automatic assumptions. They also talk about the shift from The Animal That Changed You, which is ending, toward their new podcast: Somebody Save Me, which launches in a week! It's bittersweet but purposeful, and Jenny and Katya hope you'll join them on the ride because they're in it for you, hopefully with you.

    And if you have more than one bully breed dog, they especially want to hear from you! How did you navigate the relationship between your dogs? How do you navigate other peoples' biases? Listen to this episode and then email your bully stories and tell K&J all about your bully love at: jennyandkatyasaveme@gmail.com


    Also don’t forget to follow the new socials at @somebodysavemepodcast on Instagram and TikTok! The Animal That Changed You community on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook will remain open to you -- feel free to check out the website while you're at it.

    Please leave a rating or review of the show. Your support matters so much!

    Woof, meow, oink, moo, cheep (of course, you know that means thanks for listening.

    Produced by Adode Media; a full-service podcast production agency.

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    29 mins
  • What It’s Like to Build a Brand with Social Impact with Jonathan Weiner
    Feb 1 2023

    Whether you’re in the rescue world as a non-profit business or a for-profit business wanting to help non-profits, there are two common driving forces: passion and community. To dive into these topics more, Katya and Jenny are joined by Jonathan Weiner of The Mutt Dog, a clothing and apparel brand that helps raise funds for shelters.

    With Jonathan’s perspective from a for-profit business and Jenny’s perspective from a non-profit, the three of them discuss the possibility of blending passion and business. Not only does it raise the questions of, “Can it be done?” but how it can be done to create a social impact.

    Tune in to hear Jonathan’s insights as an entrepreneur with a brand in its early stages and the pain points it comes with, how Jenny and Katya can relate as they pivot the podcast, and why they all think “mixed breed is the new breed.”

    To be part of a community that wants to provide support to shelters around the world, check out the clothing and apparel at www.themuttdog.com and be sure to follow @themuttdog on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok!

    To keep up with what’s coming next for The Animal That Changed You, subscribe to the show and tell all your animal-loving friends, too!

    Join The Animal That Changed You community on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook -- we're waiting to welcome you! Feel free to check out the website while you're at it.

    Please leave a rating or review of the show. Your support matters so much!

    Woof, meow, oink, moo, cheep (of course, you know that means thanks for listening.

    Produced by Adode Media; a full-service podcast production agency.

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    36 mins

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