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This week’s topic touches us all in one way or another, and that topic is trauma. Trauma can manifest in various forms, and its effects can last a lifetime, if not properly addressed. Last week's episode was about trauma healing with Missy. In today's episode, I'll walk you through the different types of trauma, the impact it can have on an individual, and the theories and therapies that can aid in healing, trauma is often understood as a deeply distressing or disturbing experience that overwhelms an individual's ability to cope. It's important to recognize that trauma can affect an...

This week's interview is with Missy, the Traveler, host of the “You Make it Happen" podcast. Missy believes that everyone is capable of healing trauma and that solo travel can play a big part. You'll find out in today's episode on trauma healing! She speaks from a holistic point of view, combining therapy with a growth mindset, dedication, perseverance, determination and a good support network. Missy believes that solo travel is a key to self-respect, autonomy, clear core values and better, shame, resistance. This session is very eye opening as it takes healing trauma to an entirely new and di...

Welcome to the inner child self care episode about understanding, approaching and healing the inner child for emotional health. The concept of the inner child has gained popularity in psychological and self care practices, offering a lens through which individuals can explore unresolved emotional experiences and trauma from their early life. This episode delves into the theoretical foundations of the inner child, how it impacts adult psychological functioning and the ways in which inner child self care practices can foster healing and emotional wellbeing. Additionally, it explores current research related to the inner child, its role in emotional regulation...

Dr Christine Sine is the author of three inspirational books. Her most recent one, entitled” The Gift of Wonder", is the topic of today's conversation. In this awe and wonder episode, she and her husband Tom, are both authors and also co-founders of the mustard seed associates. Christine, trained as a physician in Australia, practiced in New Zealand and founded and directed the healthcare ministry for Mercy Ships. Perhaps you've heard of them. They're famous throughout the world. She has founded God space, an online community, and is in her second season of podcasting the “Liturgical Rebels”, which is how we...

Today's episode is about positive psychology, and more specifically, the application of positive affirmations. Positive Psychology is a field of psychology introduced by Martin Selgiman in the late 20th century, and it focuses on the enhancement of wellbeing strengths and positive aspects of human experiences, rather than merely addressing mental illness, as was previously the case, one significant technique within positive psychology is the use of positive affirmations. You're probably familiar with these statements or phrases aimed at fostering a positive mindset, self-belief and improved emotional health. This podcast episode explores the relationship between positive psychology and positive affirmations...

This episode is an interview with Jennifer Jane Young, founder of the School of Intuitive Leadership, finding your flow, podcast and the Amazon bestselling book, Say Yes to Your Yes. How to trust your gut and take the leap in our discussion, Jen describes four problems and their solutions that are often reasons why you are not saying yes. She leads our audience through a three-step activity of getting unstuck in a place where science meets intuition. We're going to learn to trust our gut and take the leap with Jen. So let's get started applying your intuition like...

Astral travel is a common term used in metaphysical circles. Have you ever wondered what astral travel and the Astral Plane meant, and what the theories and insights around it are? Well, that's what today's episode is all about. Astral travel is often referred to as an out of body experience, an OBE. It's a phenomenon that has intrigued spiritual practitioners, philosophers and scientists for centuries, it is commonly described as a state in which the consciousness or the soul temporarily separates from the physical body and transverses A nonphysical realm known as the astral plane. This episode explores...

Mediumship and spirit communication is the exciting topic of today's episode with the very gifted psychic Ellie Cowan. I met Ellie several years ago and have been infatuated with her abilities as an empath, a psychic, her energy work and animal communication abilities. She talks to my dog, Clint, every time they see each other, and gives me new information. Her background includes teaching meditation and sacred movement in India and other places around the world. She is a skilled storyteller, as I'm sure you will quickly find out as we discuss mediumship and spirit communication in today's episode...

In our last podcast episode, Terri Kiggins discussed the Emotion Code healing modality in our interview. So today, I thought that we'd explore a few other energy healing modalities, perhaps some of which you have heard of, Reiki, Healing Touch, Emotional Freedom Technique, commonly called EFT, and perhaps a couple more. Energy healing modalities have gained considerable attention in recent years as alternative forms of therapy aimed at restoring balance, promoting wellbeing and facilitating the body's natural healing process, eliminating pain. Practices like Reiki, Healing Touch and Emotional Freedom Techniques are among the most popular forms of energy healing...

This week’s guest is Terri Kiggins, who has been working in the energy therapy field since the 1980s. Her clients benefit from individualized, tailor-made sessions, combining Reiki, cranial sacral, intuitive counseling and emotion code healing, which is the topic that we'll be learning more about today in this interview. Terri works both in person and online. In our interview, Terri talks about stuck energy, as well as recovering from trauma, and leads us all through a beneficial activity together. So let's get started with “Call IT in With Dar!”

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We look back to previous episodes we have talked about the importance of clearing a space to allow for healing energy to come in and do its job. So today, I thought we'd take a look at several space clearing techniques. The practice of clearing spaces, both physical and energetic, has deep roots in various indigenous cultures, particularly among Native American tribes and shamanic traditions around the world, these techniques are often grounded in a profound understanding of the relationship between humans and their environment emphasizing harmony, balance and respect for the earth, this episode explores the methods used...

Today's guest is one of those extremely wise souls whom it seems like I've known forever. Actually, I think it's been about 15 years. In the following interview, Kellie Haehnel speaks about embracing your true potential. She does a beautiful job of describing what it looks like to live in true alignment and embrace our potential. You are sure to enjoy the activity that she guides us through, as well as hearing about her book that recently came out, women of purpose without making you wait any longer. Let's jump in to “Call IT in With Dar!

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Last week, my friend Jaimie Bahl brought up the topic of journaling, so today I want to expand on that a little bit and about its power as a pathway to self-care and healing. Journaling, particularly free writing, has gained recognition. Is a powerful tool just recently, although it's been around a long time, the practice allows individuals to explore, explore their thoughts and feelings, facilitating emotional release and personal insight. This episode examines the benefits of journaling its therapeutic implications and practical techniques for incorporating it into your daily life. I've added 10 good reasons why you should add...

Today, I have the privilege of interviewing a longtime friend from the energy healing world I was around when she first got started and she was just absorbing everything. Today, she's an author, Reiki instructor and healing practitioner. Her name is Jaimie Bahl. Our topic is perfect for anyone on an awakening journey from the beginner to the most experienced. This is a comprehensive account that Jaimie is willing to share. She has great advice on such topics as showing up for ourselves, daily spiritual hygiene, mental health awareness and helpful support, tools and techniques. I think you'll really...

Welcome to today's episode on paranormal activity. If we were to define paranormal activity, it usually refers to hauntings, unexplained events, often attributed to spirits or supernatural forces, haunting can manifest as sounds, apparitions or physical phenomena, and is often in locations with historical significance or traumatic events. Today, we're going to talk about some common types of paranormal activity, along with their definitions, some of the most well-known hauntings and the United States and a couple organizations dedicated to the paranormal. The most common is probably ghosts. And the definition of a ghost is a spirit or soul...

Today's podcast guest is Nicky White, a best-selling Amazon Author under the pen name of NV peacock. Nicky Peacock has released three books: Little Bones, The 13th Girl and The Brother, as well as multiple short stories. She is also the host of The Red Rabbit Hole podcast, where fiction meets true crime. We met in a Facebook group for podcasts and have a fascination with the paranormal. Nicky proclaims that “entertaining readers is the best feeling ever.” ... I am sure that you'll find that she's a great storyteller, as she shares stories and experiences in today's interview, our topi...

In the last episode, I interviewed Michelle Jacobson, and she mentioned using visualization techniques to communicate with our pets. So I did a little more research on that, and today, I'm going to explore the principles, benefits and applications of visualizations with animals, as well as a self-care tool for humans, which I've used myself. By harnessing the power of mental imagery, trainers can enhance their methods, improve communication with animals and achieve more effective training outcomes. 

So whether it's visualization for pet training or visualization for self-care, we know it's a versatile and effective tool for e...

Today's episode is an interview with a woman that I've admired for several years for her authenticity, for speaking her truth and her knowledge of a variety of metaphysical topics. Michelle Jacobson is a natural intuitive who loves connecting with people, animals and the Fae community, as well as guides and higher beings. She has a background in working with mental and emotional health, with a PhD in developmental psychology, I am sure that you will enjoy hearing her practical tips as she shares her knowledge of the animal community When we discuss the topic, fulfilled living with pets!  Duration: 00:26:09

Today's topic is something that we as humans have all experienced, and that topic is grief. We'll be zeroing in on understanding and expanding on the five stages of grief, knowing that this is a complex topic, and there are ongoing studies into it. Overall, Grief is a profound emotional response to loss, any type of loss, whether due to death, divorce, change in career or other significant life changes. The basic model of five stages was developed by Elizabeth Kubler Ross and it is instrumental in shaping both clinical practices and a popular understanding of the grieving process...

My guest today is Deb Luiken, a Certified BodyTalk Practitioner and life coach. She's been interested in non-evasive and holistic methods of healing for many years. Our conversation about honoring the grief process is very insightful, as grief is a deep, emotional topic that has touched all our lives. Deb offers life coaching, meditation and BodyTalk therapy, you'll enjoy her authentic discussion and how vulnerable she has allowed herself to become in the following interview… 

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Are you your own worst enemy with critical, negative self-talk perhaps, about how you aren't good enough? If so, you know exactly what is meant by the term self-sabotage. In episode five of last week, my interview with Char set the groundwork for diving even deeper into the types of Self Sabotage, their consequences and how to address them. Self-Sabotage is a psychological phenomenon where individuals actively or passively hinder their own success or wellbeing, despite their conscious desires for growth and success. People engaging in self-sabotaging behaviors inadvertently obstruct their own paths. This episode explores the concept of...

Today's guest is Charlette Savoie, the visionary behind Charvinity, a holistic business dedicated to empowering individuals on their spiritual journey.

She has a rich background as a Reiki Master, teacher, medium, intuitive reader and metaphysical mentor, as well as coach. Helping others reach their full potential, is one of Char's passions

In her interview, we discuss how self-sabotage is a common stumbling block, and she leads us through an enriching series of questions to unlock our potential. I can’t wait to share Char’s deep insights with you in today's episode on self-sabotage.

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Today's episode is about guides and a few ways to connect with them. Spirit guides have been part of various spiritual traditions and practices across cultures for centuries. They are often described as beloved, nonphysical entities that offer guidance, support and wisdom to individuals on their spiritual and personal journeys. Today, we'll explore the concept of spirit guides, their roles and a few practical methods for connecting with them. Spirit guides are thought to be higher dimensional beings or manifestations of Divine Wisdom that assist individuals in navigating their life. They can take various forms, including guardian angels, believed...

My interview today is with Dawn Schulze, an empath, clairvoyant and healer. She grew up in a family of gifted individuals, and at a young age, could see the world much differently than her peers. In this episode, she not only shares her experiences of “growing up with spirits”, but also provides us as listeners how to step into the unknown, how to face our fear, and also how to increase our awareness of the energy that surrounds us” growing up with spirits” by Dawn Schulze. 

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Today's episode is about the tree of life. The Tree of Life is a symbol with ancient roots. It is relevant in the study of biology and more recently, in the metaphysical movement. This episode explains how contemporary interpretations of the Tree of Life integrate with New Age philosophies exploring its symbolic evolution, its role in spiritual development and its significance with modern metaphysical practices and then its biological application as well. The Tree of Life is a universal symbol with deep historical and spiritual significance originating from various cultural and religious traditions. It has been embraced recently as...

What do you know about living in the four worlds? Actually, it is something that we all do. In today's interview, Dr Eleanor Haspel Portner, renowned author, clinical psychologist and life coach, combines the spiritual with the scientific in a thought-provoking discussion entitled “Living in the Four Worlds”. She even leads us through an activity that we can repeat and benefit from. I can't wait to share this exciting episode with you!

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Welcome to our finale of the animals for healing series, wrapping up year four of the “Call IT in With Dar” podcast. In this episode, you can select a particular condition, concern, disease or quality, and then determine what animal or animals to call on for healing. If you are looking to enhance your psychic and intuitive skills, call on the bobcat, dolphin, jaguar, mole, scorpion, sloth, moose and whale. For releasing and clearing what no longer serves you in your life… call on the frog, hummingbird, jaguar, leopard, mouse, ostrich, pelican, rat, snake, squirrel, stag, toad and wolf. For re...

Today's episode “animals for healing part two” is one of the concluding episodes of our series on animals A through Z. In this session, you can choose a particular condition, concern or quality, and determine what animal or animals to call on for healing. Once you resonate with a specific animal, you can go back and listen to the previous episode about it. I hope you enjoy this as much as I do! In this episode, we will continue to organize alphabetically, as we did in part one, for the purpose of giving yourself an energy boost or replenishing your...

This episode is entitled “Animals for healing specific conditions part one” as the conclusion to our series on animals A through Z. These last few episodes are organized so that you can choose a particular condition, concern or quality. And then determine what animal or animals from a list of suggestions that you resonate with…for a guide to help you solve the condition, concern or quality. Then you can even return to the previous podcast episode for even more details about that particular animal. For your convenience, the following conditions are alphabetical as well. For bringing abundance into your l...

Today's episode concludes the alphabet animal medicine series with the enchanting zebra. It doesn't however conclude the entire series because the next few episodes are going to be about spirit animal healing, where you can call in a specific animal for a special concern or disease. The Zebra is renowned for its distinctive black and white striped coat. Each Zebra has a unique striped pattern, which is thought to be advantageous for camouflage, temperature regulation, and possibly social recognition within the herd. They typically stand between four to five feet tall at the shoulder, and can weigh as much...

As we approach the end of our A- Z animal medicine series… Today's episode is about a fascinating creature. The Wombat who is native to Australia. It is an animal that captivates both scientist and nature enthusiast attention due to its unique and interesting characteristics. From its distinctive physical attributes to its remarkable behaviors. The Wombat stands out as a ascinating example of evolution in adapting to its environment. Overall, the wombat symbolizes protection, wisdom, connection, resilience, survival and adaptability. One of the wombats most striking physical features is its very robust, yet compact body despite its relatively small si...

Today's animal in our A - Z animal spirit series has captivated human imagination for centuries. It is the wolf who embodies a complex array of symbolic meanings across many cultures. The wolf is found in Europe, Asia and North America. These majestic creatures have played significant roles in mythology, folklore, and spiritual beliefs. Overall wolf symbolizes power, wisdom, loyalty, adaptability, courage, socialization, communication, and our key to preventing overgrazing by other animals for the spirit of nature. Wolves are well adapted predators with several physical characteristics that contribute to their hunting prowess. Their bodies are streamlined and muscular...

In our animal series A through Z. Today's animal is the largest aquatic mammal on Earth, the whale. The blue whale is the largest of the species weighing around 220 tons. These large whales have no natural predators, and are distributed throughout all of the oceans of the world. As previously mentioned, the whale is a mammal. So they breathe air, are warm blooded, give live birth and feed milk to their young and have hair… mainly whiskers in this case. Whales symbolize many things including intelligence, compassion, solitude, creativity, freedom, and mystery. Because we rarely see them in real li...

In this A through Z animal podcast series, we begin the w's…with the amazing walrus found primarily in icy Arctic waters, they can withstand freezing temperatures as low as 95 degrees below zero. Wow. There are two main subspecies who live to be around 40 years old, and a male walrus can actually weigh more than a ton. Overall, walruses symbolize many things, including ancient knowledge, seeing the bigger picture, nourishing others strength and positive motherhood. Shamans believe that the walrus spirit is the keeper of ancient knowledge and wisdom. Both male and female walruses grow long tusks which helped th...

As many of you know, I have spent this past year engrossed in the study of animal symbolism. As one can see by this animal A through Z podcast series. Today's episode is about one of my favorites, the turtle. This morning, I was watching several painted turtles sunning themselves on a log in my pond. And then I began thinking about how interesting they are. There are about 300 different turtle species in the world, and most are aquatic. They can be categorized into three broad types: freshwater turtles, sea turtles, and land tortoises. Yes, scientifically speaking, tortoises are...

Welcome back to our spiritual animal series A through Z, where we are exploring the symbolism, characteristics and folklore of various animals. Today's episode is about the turkey, who in the 1500s was brought back from the Americas to Europe, Mexico and Asia. So it is native to North America. Native Americans domesticated the turkey as early as 2000 years ago. Overall, the turkey symbolizes vitality, fertility, protection, strain, bounty, community, generosity, resourcefulness and pride. To the Native American culture, turkeys are seen of great value and significance, symbolizing life, Earth riches, ample crops, and big families. The turkey feather...

Today's episode starts off with the letter T. In our A through Z animal spirits series with the unique and interesting animal, the tiger. It is unique because each one has its own individualized stripes or pattern in their first design. Overall, Tigers symbolizes strength, cunning, majesty, independence, confidence, protection, immortality, and unique pneus. The tiger is an important figure in spiritual beliefs around the world. They are native to Asia and Siberia. Besides human beings, and other tigers in their natural habitats, Tigers have no rivals no enemies at all. It is the largest cat in the animal...

In this episode of symbolism, folklore, and characteristics of the animals A- Z series, we round out the letter “S” with the regal swan. Swan symbolizes grace and beauty, known for their graceful movements and flowing feathers, love fidelity, as they are monogamous birds that mate for life. Purity, as the color white symbolizes in the White Swan… transformation from a small cygnet to an adult, illustrating the beauty of change, wisdom and self-esteem, good health and spiritualism, balance, grace and inner beauty, ah, are symbolized in the swan. Swans are generally found in temperate regions all over the world...

This episode of our animal symbolism, folklore and characteristics of animal series, A - Z, highlights the squirrel, a small to medium size rodent, found all over the world. In over 280 species. They are highly adaptable and the ground squirrel, flying squirrel and tree squirrels are the most common types. All in all, squirrels symbolize resourcefulness, preparedness, sociability, problem solving abilities, relationship building, balance and learning new skills. The squirrel is an inquisitive and clever problem solver demonstrating ingenuity and determination in finding solutions. Their presence can encourage you to look at life's challenges in a new way. They...

As we move into spring and then summer, we will see more and more of this creature, the spider and in today's A through Z podcast series, we'll continue to explore the symbolism, folklore, and unique characteristics of the spider, an insect of 45,000 species found throughout the world. Seeing a spider is usually considered a good omen, a sign of fortune, and good luck. Spiders can symbolize that your dreams are being woven into reality. This creature communicates silently, symbolizing patience, cunning, resourcefulness, fate, creativity, destiny, resilience, and the ability to weave. Many cultures attribute the spider's ability to...

When it comes to studying animals a- z in this podcast series, a very important addition is the strong symbolism of the snake that dates back millions of years over many different cultures. Some common symbolic meanings are rebirth and regeneration, because the snake can shed its skin… wisdom due to their cunning and intelligence. Snakes are associated with healing practices, and medical symbols. Because snakes can change their appearance and behavior, they symbolize transformation. With the ability to kill with the venom and instill fear, they represent destruction. The power of a snake is in its strength and re...

This A- Z animal podcast series brings us to one of the most unusual and most misunderstood creatures that we have studied so far. The sloth…. The sloth was originally named after one of the seven deadly sins, and has been labeled as the world's laziest animal for decades. More recently, though, we have learned that they are far from being simple, lazy creatures that sleep all day, but rather they are complex, mysterious animals with an interesting history. Overall sloths symbolize relaxation, conservation, mindfulness, groundedness, and patience. It gathers wisdom and values hanging upside down in the trees, ro...

Spirit Animals are basically any animal to whom you feel a deep connection to, and from whom you can learn. In exploring the spiritual meaning, symbolism, mythology and history of animals A through Z. In this podcast series, perhaps you have made some powerful connections like that, maybe even acquired spiritual animal totems. Today's creatures' presence can liven up any situation with their ability to spray foul smelling liquid when they feel threatened. Yes, I am talking about the black and white skunk, who is found in North, South and in Central America. They are usually located near humans...

In continuation of the animal A through Z podcast series, today's episode is about the seal. The seal is sometimes considered the class clown of the marine animals, symbolizing humor, ease of movement, good fortune, playfulness, joy, intuition, inner guidance, adaptations, resilience, and connection to the spirit round. These fascinating creatures are found in oceans throughout the world, including places as cold as the Arctic and Antarctica. The Seal’s streamline bodies allow them to move swiftly and effortlessly through the water. There are webbed flippers enable them to navigate with precision and agility. The dense oily fur keeps th...

When I see animals, in person, in pictures or in videos, I love to then later research their history, characteristics and symbolism. Today's creature, the scorpion is no exception. Overall, the scorpion symbolizes death, survival, adaptation, motherhood, Third Eye intuitiveness, transformation, psychic gifts and rebirth. The ancient Egyptians respected the scorpion spirit, and saw it as a powerful guardian of souls moving from one world to the next. The Goddess Selket was accompanied by the scorpion and was ruler of healing stings and bites. It was also a very common ritual by priests during mummification to safeguard the precious...

I certainly enjoy animal symbolism, mythology and folklore, in hopes that you do too, which is my reason for continuing this animal series of podcasts. I'd like to share with you that a few weeks ago, I visited a zoo here in Texas, and I was struck by how ancient the white rhinoceros seemed. It looks so prehistoric in its appearance. The rhinoceros is a large, powerful, fascinating creature, known for its thick skin, strong horn, resilience and unwavering determination. It has been a powerful source of fascination for many civilizations throughout history, often representing strength, protection, and stability...

I love exploring the different animals, their symbolism, their cultural backgrounds, and their unique characteristics. And today's episode is no exception. The Ram is a spiritual symbol of strength, courage, power, fertility, and abundance. It is seen as a spirit guide in various cultures around the world and generally symbolizes good fortune. The Ram carried the energy of self-confidence and self-reliance. It often signifies adventure, exploration and discovery. If you are relentless, persistent, and strong and a natural leader, you might be kindred spirits with the Ram. Also, if you are having a birthday yet this month, or into...

Animal habits, symbolism, mythology, and folklore is a fun topic to explore. That is why I enjoyed doing these episodes, and how each animal is viewed in various cultures around the world, and what their habits are. What animal looks like it is wearing a mask and washes its food? The raccoon of course, that was easy… but they don't wash their food. They actually use water to remove unwanted parts of a plant before eating it. Raccoons have become notorious in urban areas for consuming food waste. They possess impressive problem-solving abilities, and can break into the most se...

Animal folklore and symbolism can be found across the world… from culture to culture. I find the similarities to be amazing. In early times prior to social media, the synchronicities abound. In almost all cultures, rabbits are associated with positive symbols of luck, good fortune, abundance, gentleness, sensitivity, and intuition. White rabbits are believed to symbolize purity, longevity, and abundance. Many cultures believe the rabbit brought life to early Earth. We see this with today's customs of rabbits, delivering easter eggs. Due to this association with Easter, the Christians see rabbits as symbols of good luck, kindness and fertility. Ra...

Animal symbolism is a fascinating subject of study, and today's animal is no exception. This small, cat sized vegetarian has 30,000 quills, which makes the gentle solitary animal seem fierce at first glance, but the porcupine has a childlike personality, sweet, inquisitive, energetic and happy. The porcupine spirit teaches us how to get through challenges and rough patches in life. It symbolizes protection, resilience, adaptability, gentleness, intuition, sensitivity, intelligence, problem solving. shyness and the need for solitude. It serves as a reminder to appreciate your own uniqueness and inner strength. Porcupines are unique animals, and are seen in many cultures...

I really enjoy studying different animals. I love looking into their folklore, mythology, unique characteristics and symbolism. Today's member of the large cat family is no exception. This episode is about the Panther, who originally inhabited North America, but slowly moved southward, which is why we find stories about it in Mexico and Peru, as well as Asia. Symbolically, the Panther is connected to leadership, power, movement, sensuality, solitude, strength, instinct, elusiveness, and aggression. It is also seen as an intuitive protector. A Black Panther is actually a leopard or a Jaguar with a genetic mutation. If you see...

Spirit animals, animal talisman, animal totems, animal symbolism or animal medicine, no matter what we call it…this study of animal folklore, mythology, and overall history is entirely fascinating. And the story of the ox or oxen is no exception! In many Asian communities, the Ox is historically respected for serving human masters for over 6000 years, with loyal, honorable patience and a commendable work ethic. The Ox was once part of a large herd that roamed across North America, Europe, Asia and Africa. While wild Oxen still exist in some parts of the world, South America and Australia have no...

I really enjoy exploring animal characteristics, symbolism and folklore. I hope that you are enjoying listening about it too in this series. Do you know what animal is considered the dog of the water? It is the otter because they are fuzzy, cute and photogenic. They actually have a folklore history of being called that to their streamline streamlined, their bodies are made for swimming. They are actually part of the weasel family, but are the only ones that swim. Sea otters can hold their breath underwater for about five minutes, and river otters for about eight. Others have...