The Animal Communication Podcast

Since Karen, Meredith, and Julie have started the partnership and collaboration with the animals, they are continually shown opportunities to support animal rescues, causes and even grief support. Today’s conversation focuses on how Animal Communication has changed our lives and opened us up to becoming aware of different ways that we can help and be of service. And they hope that today’s conversation helps you think about the ways your animals have also opened you up to trying new things, and shining a light on becoming aware of how you can help. 

RESOURCES Mentioned in this...

You may remember Anna Marie Ellison from last season when we talked about the Power of Horses. She and Julie are teaming up to help people work with and through their grief with the help of Anna Marie’s herd. And we thought it would be great to have her here as part of a larger conversion on Grief and how our animals have helped us with it. 

Before we dive in, let me tell you just a bit more about Anna Marie. She is an Animal Intuitive with a soul purpose deeply rooted in the transformational pow...

Meredith leads a conversation with Karen and Julie on another service they all offer - one that the animals led them to - Soul Level Intuitive Coaching. In this discussion, you’ll hear how our three co-hosts met their guides, how they work with them, and how Soul Level Intuitive Coaching can help you. And sometimes, it’s even led by your animals!

Do YOU want to be an animal communicator? Check out the new classes and Be Open Community offered by our teacher, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Danielle MacKinnon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. It’s a great place to learn Energy Management, trusting yourself and even how to do the inner work we mention i...

This week, our guests are Denise Nestel and Christine Noble Seller, Directors of Giving Animals Voice, a ground-breaking organization that is making animal communication a resource widely available to shelters, rescues, and sanctuaries. Their goal is to improve the well-being of animals and facilitate optimal adoptions as well as to develop practices, processes and data to share with other organizations and with those interested in the well-being of animals in care.

Denise Nestel founded Giving Animals Voice, a small Michigan non-profit, after she conducted pilot projects to provide animal communication with animals in a local rescue and...

Meredith leads a conversation with Karen and Julie to find out how their work in Animal Communication has evolved, where they get their inspiration and what other doors have opened for them.

Do YOU want to be an animal communicator? Check out the new classes and Be Open Community offered by our teacher, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Danielle MacKinnon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. It’s a great place to learn Energy Management, trusting yourself and even how to do the inner work we mention in this episode. 

Meet the hosts-

Julie Hirt is a Certified Soul Level Animal Communicator®, Certified Heart Animal Soul Professional Communicato...

Julie, Karen, and Meredith answer more of your awesome questions such as can a pet’s soul lesson be cut short, pets in-spirit expressing sadness, what kind of “spirit-coaching” team do our pets have and how often the three co-hosts have to practice. If you have a question for us to answer in a future episode, email us at info@theanimalcommunicationpodcast.com or use the Open Mic Feature in the Mindbodyspirit.fm app. 

Do YOU want to be an animal communicator? Check out the new classes and Be Open Community offered by our teacher, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Danielle MacKinnon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. It’s a great place to learn Energy Manag...

Karen leads a conversation with Meredith and Julie about what Body Mapping is, how it is used in an Animal Communication session. and how all three co-host's abilities have grown since using it.  

Do YOU want to be an animal communicator? Check out the new classes and Be Open Community offered by our teacher, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Danielle MacKinnon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. It’s a great place to learn Energy Management, trusting yourself and even how to do the inner work we mention in this episode. 

Meet the hosts-

Julie Hirt is a Certified Soul Level Animal Communicator®, Certified Heart Animal Soul Professional...

In this episode, Meredith leads Karen and Julie on a discussion about our favorite podcast, The Telepathy Tapes. If you haven’t heard of this show yet, we recommend listening to it. In fact, many animals with whom we’re communicating are recommending their humans listen! The discussion covers our reaction to the show, what we think of The Hill and how we view “intelligence” and “communication” overall. 

RESOURCES

The Telepathy Tapes

https://thetelepathytapes.com/

Danny Whitty - non-speaking autistic writer and advocate

https://dannywithwords.com/about/

Podcast - All...

Mindy Meiering is the author of the Rainbow Bridge Pet Loss Deck, a helpful tool Julie, Karen, and Meredith use in their Soul Level Animal Communication® sessions. Mindy is also a licensed therapist, life coach, and mindfulness teacher who specializes in grief and loss. When she lost her first dog, Ellie. Mindy was blindsided by how devastated she felt. Even though she’d supported thousands of clients and families through major losses and life transitions this loss was particularly difficult. Mindy now shares her experiences in weekly newsletters as well as her wonderfully supportive Rainbow Bridge Pet Loss Deck. The...

Julie-Anne Heart is a Soul Activator for cat guardians, an empath, author, cat mum and behaviorist. She has worked with cats for 20 years and founded Naturally Cats to provide holistic help for cats and their guardians. Julie-Anne uses a combination of energy work and emotional clearing with both the cat and their human to help create a deep and spiritual bond. She also advises about environment enrichment using colour therapy and botanical remedies to support the cat's emotional state. She wants to see cats thrive rather than simply survive.  Julie-Anne’s specialty is working with anxious cats and anxious gua...

In this episode, we dive into a question we hear all the time: How do I build my own intuition? Many people feel like they aren't intuitive, but the truth is — we all are, and it can feel very different for each of us. We share how the animals help guide us, sending messages constantly when we learn to trust and listen. We talk about recognizing subtle signals, connecting with animals at their natural frequency, and how forcing it or overthinking can actually block the flow of information. Instead, it's about allowing, trusting, and understanding that everyone's intuitive journey is...

In this episode, Julie, Karen, and Meredith chat about what it really means to trust animals during communication. They swap stories about their own pets, share some laughs over the quirky ways animals send messages, and get real about the challenges of not letting their own filters get in the way. They also talk about how stillness, grounding, and just being yourself all play a huge part in connecting with animals. It’s a fun, honest conversation about letting go, tuning in, and trusting the animals to lead the way.

Do YOU want to be an animal co...

This is a very special conversation about how we can learn to approach the end of life of our beloved animals differently.  Monique Brignoni joins Julie, Meredith and Karen for an enlightening, heart-felt and expansive conversation about dying, death and the transition process. She is an international speaker and pet doula trainer, certifying death doulas for animals worldwide and teaching holistic skills that transform end-of-life experiences into peaceful, conscious, regret-free journeys—helping pet parents turn loss into a loving bridge across forever.

RESOURCES

Pet Doula Training

Pets In Transition

Walk Your Pet...

Are you feeling stressed-out? Does it seem like everything is spinning faster and faster without any kind of off-switch? Julie, Meredith, and Karen can absolutely relate! In this episode they share how their animals - as well as the wild animals around them - help keep them grounded, find calm and even inspire them to tackle what’s coming next.

Do YOU want to be an animal communicator? Check out the new classes and Be Open Community offered by our teacher, Danielle MacKinnon. It’s a great place to learn Energy Management, trusting yourself and even how to do...

Human Design is the focus of today’s conversation with Dr. Jennifer Rochlis. And this modality isn’t just for people - it’s for animals too! Jennifer has spent her career bridging the sciences with the human element and strives to bring that synergistic approach to her clients.  As an entrepreneur with her own coaching and consulting companies, she provides integrative coaching for individual clients and teams, towards both personal and professional advancement. She is Miracle Minded Master Coach trained by Marianne Williamson, Board Certified as an Alternative Medical Practitioner and Holistic Health Practitioner, and a certified Quantum Human D...

For more than 25 years, Paul Fraser has been practicing Medical Qi Gong throughout the United States. And for the past 22 years he has offered Medical Qi Gong instruction for teachers and healers. Paul also offers Qi Gong healing sessions for individuals, in person as well as via long-distance healing sessions across the country.

RESOURCES

You can learn more about Paul and his book,  Qigong, Rediscovering Humanity, at his website: https://www.paulfraserqigong.net

Do YOU want to be an animal communicator? Check out the new classes and Be Open Community offered by our te...

Meredith leads a conversation with Julie and Karen about the meaning of Spring Equinox, not so much from an astronomy perspective but from a myth, folklore and animal perspective. It’s a fun, engaging conversation to welcome in this new season!

Meet the hosts-

Julie Hirt is a Certified Soul Level Animal Communicator®, Certified Heart Animal Soul Professional Communicator, Certified Soul Level Intuitive Coach® and Certified Spirit Animal Sacred Alchemy Practitioner. She writes the column “Trust the Animals” on Substack and is a teaching assistant for the Danielle MacKinnon School. Julie is also the Social Media Dire...

Pam Coronado is a world-renowned Remote Viewer, using her skills to assist and train law enforcement as well as teach others the skill. She is the star of the popular television series Sensing Murder and has been involved in psi criminal work since 1996. She has consulted as a psychic detective to government and private agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, on some of the nation’s highest-profile crimes. A constant advocate for victims and their families, she is search and rescue certified. Pam also provides training for those interested in assisting with psychic detective work. She is a fo...

Believe it or not, our animals have had as many - if not more! - past lives as we’ve had. Today, we talk about why that is, what it all means, and how you can find out from your pet what lives they’ve had with and without you!

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Many Lives, Many Masters by Dr. Brian Weiss:

https://bookshop.org/a/100934/9780671657864

Quantum Healing - that Julie mentioned. Practioner’s name is Bonnie Burd:

https://bonnieburd.wixsite.com/ignitequantumhealing

Do YOU want to be an ani...

We’re talking with Jessica Fisher, host of The Pet Parenting Reset podcast. She is a Certified Holistic Pet Health Coach, a Certified Professional Canine Nutritionist, Billinghurst Raw Nutrition Certified for dogs & cats and a Positive Reinforcement Dog Trainer. 

You can learn more about Jessica Fisher at her website: https://jessicalfisher.com

Listen to Jessica's podcast The Pet Parenting Reset: https://www.thepetparentingreset.com

Do YOU want to be an animal communicator? Check out the new classes and Be Open Community offered by our teacher, Danielle MacKinnon. It’s a great place to learn Energy...

As Julie was washing dishes the other night, her Guides said “the three of you should share all the changes that have been happening.” Not one to disagree with her Spiritual Team, she, Karen and Meredith, spent some time sharing the changes they experienced through the end of the year of the Dragon (2024) and into the year of the Snake (2025). And, interestingly enough, how things may be completing in this “9” year from things that began in 2017/2018. Of course, they also find and share how their animals have coached and supported them through all of it. 

Astrology Resources:

Chan...

Meredith leads a conversation about Winter and what it means, how it can help us grow, as well as how to come to terms with the temperatures, the need for sleep, and the lack of light. Julie and Karen share their thoughts about this time of year and how, with the specific modalities and experiences, discuss with Meredith how Winter can be a very supportive time - one that our animals, as usual, guide us through. 

Do YOU want to be an animal communicator? Check out the new classes and Be Open Community offered by our teacher, Danie...

Today, we’re talking with Jennifer Holland, best selling author of “Unlikely Friendships” and her most recent book, “Dog Smart - Life Changing Lessons in Canine Intelligence.” She is a science writer who bridges the intriguing intersection between intuitive work and science. Those two things, in our opinion, are not separate, so we're thrilled to share an enlightening conversation which brings them together. Plus - Jennifer lets us connect with her two dogs! Enjoy the conversation!

Resources: 

Jennifer’s books:

Dog Smart - Life Changing Lessons in Canine Intelligence

Unlikely Friendships

Unlikely...

Today, we’re talking with the author of Love Nature Magic - Shamanic Journeys into the Heart of my Garden, Maria Rodale. She is also the author of Scratch, and Organic Manifesto as well as the co-chairman of the Rodale Institute, an independent scientific research and education non-profit that studies regenerative organic vs. chemical agriculture. And she is the creator of the children’s book series, Mrs. Peanuckle. Join us for a great conversation about what various plants, insects and animals shared with her - among other things. It’s enlightening to say the least!

Maria’s books:<...

Today, we’re talking with Lauren Rainbow, a world renowned evidential medium, sacred travel guide, healing meditation maestro, teacher of all things spiritual, and a mystical arts geek. She has over twenty years of experience connecting souls around the world - including animals! It’s a conversation we wish didn’t have to end because she is so lovely! We hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we did having it. 

Find out about Lauren’s upcoming appearances, sacred trips and all the places to follow her online via her https://laurenrainbow.com.

Do YOU wa...

We’re back and we’ve got answers to the questions you sent in while we were on break. Keep them coming! Today, we answer questions about skeptics and explaining to people that we talk to animals. We also provide requested advice on how to open up your own intuition. 

Do YOU want to be an animal communicator? Check out the new classes and Be Open Community offered by our teacher, Danielle MacKinnon. It’s a great place to learn Energy Management, trusting yourself and even how to do the inner work we mention in this episode.

Me...

In our final episode of Season 1, we are joined by Sarah A. Bowen, an animal chaplain and a co-founder of Compassion Consortium―the first interfaith, interspiritual, and interspecies community for people who care about and advocate for animals and the planet―where she leads the Animal Chaplaincy Training program. She also companions animals through death, creates sacred memorial rituals, counsels humans grieving animal loss, and advocates for exploited and endangered species in both religious and secular contexts. An RNS Vatican News Reporter featured her response to Pope Francis’s suggestion that having pets is selfish. 

An award-winning author...

One of the top questions people ask their pets in Soul Level Animal Communication® readings Julie, Meredith and Karen do is “What was your life like before I adopted you?” The answers - if your animal chooses to respond - are interesting, supportive and inspirational. And, you’ll even be surprised to learn about who really found whom. 

To ask questions of our hosts, you can use the Open Mic feature in the MindBodySpirit.fm app like other listeners have. Or you can email Julie, Karen and Meredith at info@theanimalcommunicationpodcast.com  They will answer your question on a futu...

 When our animals begin their transition toward The Rainbow Bridge, we can have a lot of questions. And at the same time, we’re never sure where to start. Meredith, Julie and Karen share their experiences of their own animals who have transitioned, as well what the many animals they’ve connected with have shared about this sacred time. 

To ask questions of our hosts, you can use the Open Mic feature in the MindBodySpirit.fm app like other listeners have. Or you can email Julie, Karen and Meredith at info@theanimalcommunicationpodcast.com  They will answer your questio...

One of the key things to keep in mind when working with your intuition is Energy Management. Meredith, Julie, and Karen all have different ways to manage their energy which, in turn, raises their vibration so they can connect with animals and learn what all they have to share. In this conversation, the co-hosts discuss their favorite Energy Management techniques and how their use of E.M. has impacted their daily lives.

To ask questions of our hosts, you can use the Open Mic feature in the MindBodySpirit.fm app like other listeners have. Or you can...

Join Julie, Karen and, Meredith as they answer the questions you sent them! In this round of listener questions, Janet asks about Farm Animals and Crystal wants to know how to find a legit animal communicator, as well as some suggestions for certification programs. 

To ask questions of our hosts, you can use the Open Mic feature in the MindBodySpirit.fm app like Janet and Crystal did. Or you can email Julie, Karen and Meredith at info@theanimalcommunicationpodcast.com  They will answer your question on a future episode so ask away!

Meet the hosts-

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Join Meredith, Karen and Julie as they talk with Tessa Cone, an instructor for the Companion Animal End-of-Life Doula Professional Certification program through the University of Vermont. 

Resources:

Learn more about the Company Animal End-of-Life certificate here through the University of Vermont - Continuing Education program

Meet the hosts-

Julie Hirt is a Certified Soul Level Animal Communicator®, Certified Heart Animal Soul Professional Communicator, Certified Soul Level Intuitive Coach® and Certified Spirit Animal Sacred Alchemy Practitioner. She writes the column “Trust the Animals” on Substack and is a teaching assistant for the Dan...

Join Karen, Julie and Meredith as they talk with Dr. Cara Gubbins, a professional Animal Communicator whose mission and vision is to help co-create a world in which all beings are recognized as equals and all animal lovers are confident animal communicators. She is the best selling author of over a dozen books including Animal Chakras and The Confident Animal Communicator as well as the creator of two card decks that help people connect more deeply with animals (and themselves). She is the founder of the Animal Communicator Academy and the host of the Becoming Dr. Doolittle podcast as...

Join Meredith and Karen as they speak with their dear friend and animal communication colleague Phoebe Hoffman about her experience filming “Look Into My Eyes,” a new documentary directed by Lana Wilson. 

Learn more about Phoebe Hoffman

https://phoebehoffman.com/

Read about the documentary on the A24 Website

https://a24films.com/docs/look-into-my-eyes

Watch the Look Into My Eyes Official Trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBM7lIMxTe8

Watch Phoebe's interview with ABC News

https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/video/inside-empaths-a24s-new...

Join Julie, Karen and Meredith as they take questions from their live audience. It’s an hour of fun, supportive and insightful animal communication readings. 

Meet the hosts-

Julie Hirt is a Certified Soul Level Animal Communicator®, Certified Heart Animal Soul Professional Communicator, Certified Soul Level Intuitive Coach® and Certified Spirit Animal Sacred Alchemy Practitioner. She writes the column “Trust the Animals” on Substack and is a teaching assistant for the Danielle MacKinnon School. Julie is also the Social Media Director for The Animal Communication Collective®. Find out more about her at her website: https://www.julieh...

There is a strong code of ethics in any type of vocation and animal communication is no different. With the training Meredith, Julie, and Karen have received, ethics has always been a huge portion of the certification process. This conversation highlights the reasons why ethics in animal communication - and any intuitive work -  are needed, what those ethics are, and what you should keep in mind for when searching for an animal communicator.

Meet the hosts-

Julie Hirt is a Certified Soul Level Animal Communicator®, Certified Heart Animal Soul Professional Communicator, Certified Soul Level In...

How does your animal want to be honored and remembered after they cross the Rainbow Bridge? Meredith Julie, and Karen have each had to honor their own pets who have passed away, and they also hear this question from many of their clients. In this conversation, they share much of what they’ve heard in their Soul Level Animal Communication® readings, as well as some of the neat and inventive ways that are available for you to honor yours. 

SPECIAL EVENT! Karen, Meredith, and I will be in the same place TOGETHER on August 14! And to celebrate, we a...

This week, Julie, Karen and Meredith share a conversation with their teacher and mentor, Danielle MacKinnon. Danielle is the founder of the Danielle MacKinnon School of Intuition and Animal Communication and the creator and host of the Be Open Community. Her Soul Level Animal Communication method for intuitive connection with animals is instrumental in helping so many us humans find connection and support from only our animals in ways that we never knew possible! 

Danielle has a special offer for listeners of the Podcast for upcoming Soul Level Animal Communication 101 class! Use code ACPodcast and receive $50 off y...

Karen, Meredith and Julie all find that when their clients have an animal communication session to connect to a pet across The Rainbow Bridge it can be hard, in the moment, to come up with questions to ask their beloved friend. In this episode, our hosts list the top things the animals want their people to know. If you’re not sure what to ask or if you have connected to your in-spirit animal and need additional comfort, this episode is here to help!

Meet the hosts-

Julie Hirt is a Certified Soul Level Animal Co...

Humans show up in animal communication sessions all the time, but do animals appear in human mediumship sessions? Who better to ask than the amazing and engaging Kerrilynn Shellhorn! Kerrilynn is an internationally respected psychic medium who shares her intuitive gifts to help bring healing and closure to the lives of her clients. And just like our three co-hosts, Kerrilynn is determined to show people that the interaction with spirits is a normal part of our everyday lives.

Kerrilynn is also the author of the E book: Stepping Through The Door and Your Purposeful...