Best ZodiPaws Podcasts (2025)

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Sustaining Compassion: Kate Tsyrklevich on Self-Care and Sanctuary Life 56:00

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In this episode of Tails of Resilience, we talk with Kate Tsyrklevich, co-founder of Heartwood Haven Animal Sanctuary, about the challenges and rewards of running a farm animal rescue. Kate opens up about the importance of founders taking time away from their rescues and building systems that allow sustainability—not just for the animals, but for t…

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Rock On, Rescue On — A Conversation with Jme Thomas of Motley Zoo Animal Rescue 1:12:58

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In this episode of Tails of Resilience, we sit down with Jme Thomas, the dynamic and passionate founder of Motley Zoo Animal Rescue based in Monroe, Washington. Jme brings both grit and heart to her work—balancing fierce advocacy for animal welfare with the realities of leading a foster-based, volunteer-powered rescue. She shares openly about the i…

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Turning Suffering into Sanctuary with Todd Friedman of Arthur's Acres Animal Sancturary 1:12:30

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In this episode of Tails of Resilience, we sit down with Todd Friedman, the deeply compassionate founder of Arthur’s Acres Animal Sanctuary. Todd shares his journey from feeling a lack of purpose in life to discovering a calling that would transform not only his world, but the lives of countless pigs and other animals. What began as a reluctant ste…

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Resilience Through a Social Work Lens: At the Intersection of People and Pets with Kelly Bremken 1:06:11

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In this episode of Tails of Resilience, we sit down with Kelly Bremken, the first Veterinary Social Worker at Oregon Humane Society. Kelly is redefining what it means to see the humane society as a true social service, supporting people in countless ways while strengthening partnerships across the community. She shares how a trauma-informed approac…

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Healing, Resilience, and Rescue: Lisa Beggio’s Story Behind the Shelter Doors 1:13:05

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In this powerful episode of Tails of Resilience, we sit down with Lisa Beggio, Executive Director of Columbia Humane Society, whose nearly three decades in animal welfare have been defined by compassion, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to both animals and the people who care for them. Lisa opens up about the realities of rescue work, inclu…

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Small but Mighty: CHEW Dog Rescue’s Foster-Powered Mission with Gloria Stewart 1:14:40

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In this episode of Tails of Resilience, we talk with Gloria Stewart of CHEW Dog Rescue—that’s Canine Health Education and Welfare—an all-volunteer, foster-based rescue dedicated to saving dogs and setting them up for the best possible second chance. Gloria opens up about the misconceptions people have about rescues and dog ownership, and why educat…

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Rachel Davis of Lily’s Pad Rescue on Love, Loss & Saving Special Bulldogs 59:44

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In this episode of Tails of Resilience, we sit down with Rachel Davis, founder of Lily’s Pad Rescue — an organization dedicated to giving medically challenged bulldogs a second chance at life. Rachel opens up about the personal and emotional demands of rescue work, including how the sudden, devastating loss of her sister left her questioning if she…

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Feathers and Fortitude: One Man’s Lifelong Rescue Mission: Chris Driggins of Parrots for Patriots 1:02:06

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In this heartfelt episode of Tails of Resilience, we sit down with Chris Driggins, founder of Parrots for Patriots, a nonprofit connecting orphaned parrots with veterans seeking healing and companionship. With decades of experience in bird rescue, Chris is a wealth of knowledge about parrots and exotic birds. He takes great care in placing each par…

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Hooked on Hope: Serena’s Journey from Volunteer to Voice for the Voiceless 45:09

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In this episode of Tails of Resilience, we meet Serena Jewell, a lifelong advocate for animals and a pillar of strength at Grant County Animal Outreach. Serena’s story began in middle school with a volunteer shift that changed the course of her life—and she’s been showing up for animals ever since. From volunteer to board member to full-time staff,…

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Inside the Cat Mafia with PDX Cat Trapper: TNR, Compassion Fatigue, and the Unseen Heroes of Feral Cat Rescue 1:11:43

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In this episode of Tails of Resilience, we sit down with Karen Jealous, founder of PDX Cat Trapper, and her right-hand powerhouse Emily Richardson—an RN for veterans and fierce advocate for both cats and people. Together, they run a 100% volunteer-powered TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) organization dedicated to stopping the cycle of uncontrolled communit…

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Staying on Call: Resilience, Moving through Moral Injury & Leading with Heart — with Virginia Borden of OCCRA 1:12:27

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In this powerful and deeply human episode, Jolene sits down with Virginia Borden—911 dispatcher, wildlife rescuer, and founder of OCCRA (On-Call Community Rescue for Animals)—to explore the emotional toll of rescue work and what it means to lead with integrity and compassion in the face of constant crisis. Together, they unpack the realities of mis…

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Hazel's House Rescue: Boundaries, Burnout, and Big Hearts 41:55

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In our first interview ever on Tails of Resilience, we sit down with Brittany Hazel, the passionate founder of Hazel’s House Rescue, to explore what it really takes to run a small, volunteer-based animal rescue. Brittany shares how her upbringing shaped her path into rescue work, with a family that fostered and saved animals long before it became h…

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Meet Your Host: Why Tails of Resilience Exists and Who It's For 5:12

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In this first episode of Tails of Resilience, you’ll meet your host—Jolene, a therapist, lifelong dog lover, and founder of ZodiPaws and Animal Rescue Hub. This podcast was born from a deep desire to tell the untold stories of those in animal rescue: the burnout, the beauty, and the bravery of showing up even when it's hard. You’ll hear the heart b…

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More Than Tired: Burnout, Trauma & the Road to Resilience 19:17

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There’s tired… and then there’s burnout—the kind that steals your joy, fogs your mind, and leaves you wondering if it’s just you. In this deeply validating episode, we explore the relationship between burnout, trauma, and true resilience—especially for helpers, healers, and animal care professionals. Whether you’re on the edge of exhaustion or tryi…

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Welcome to Tails of Resilience 2:58

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🎙️ Episode 1 — Welcome to Tails of Resilience In this introductory episode, host Jolene Feeney—mental health therapist, lifelong animal lover, and founder of ZodiPaws and Animal Rescue Hub—shares the heart behind Tails of Resilience. This podcast honors the unseen emotional labor of animal rescue work and the people who do it with compassion, coura…