The Wolf Connection

Wolf Connection's Director of Programs Amanda Beer and Wolf Connection Program Lead Micha Thomas sit down to discuss the origins of the 'Women and Wolves' program and why it's become a staple program offered through Wolf Connection. Amanda is a licensed psychologist and educator, and at Wolf Connection® she collaborates with the wolf pack and human program team to facilitate powerful opportunities for awareness, connection, healing, and growth. Amanda earned her PhD in Counseling Psychology...

10 Loka 202045min

Founder and Executive Director of Street Poets Inc. & Wolf Connection Board Member Chris Henrikson talks about his 23+ years of supporting youth and young adults around the Los Angeles area. He has served as a consultant and retreat facilitator for a wide range of companies and organizations including Snap Inc. and the Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC). Streetpoetsinc.com @christopherhenrikson @wolfconnection wolfconnection.org

3 Loka 202046min

Vice Principal and On-site Administrator of Phoenix H.S. in Lancaster, CA, JR Chatman joins us to discuss the impact that Wolf Connection's youth programs continues to have on the students who participate in the program and how the partnership began between Wolf Connection and the Antelope Valley School District. JR Chatman has been in education over 20 years and has been a pivotal individual in building and fostering the relationship with Wolf Connection that's helped countless students ov...

26 Syys 202031min

Scientist, ecologist, naturalist and educator Dr. Jim Halfpenny shares his experiences from the wolf re-introduction project in Yellowstone 25 years ago. He discusses his views and ideas on how humans, wolves and other species can coexist in North America in today's landscape. Jim Halfpenny has over 50 years of experience researching carnivores in North America and across the globe. He has written over 25 books, including co-authoring Charting Yellowstone Wolves: 25th Anniversary Edition wi...

19 Syys 202054min

CEO and Founder of Wolf Connection Teo Alfero drops by again to discuss the process of writing his first book, the wolves and humans that influenced him and the overall message he hopes you receive. 'The Wolf Connection: What Wolves Can Teach Us About Being Human' is published by Simon & Schuster and is available on Amazon and other book retailers. Wolf Connection on Amazon @alferoteo teoalfero.com @wolfconnection

12 Syys 202038min

Piper and Devin join us to discuss the ongoing studies they are conducting with the youth programs at Wolf Connection, and the experiences they had while interacting with the students. Devin Larsen is President and Knowledge Curator at Ascending Edge Creative Evaluation. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D studying Evaluation & Applied Research Methods at Claremont Graduate University. Devin has assisted programs realizing their social mission through measuring impact and improving performa...

5 Syys 20201h

Wolf Connection's resident wild wolf expert Leo Leckie is back! On this episode we discuss a wolf pack residing in California and two well known wolf packs that continue to thrive in Yellowstone National Park. Leo is a Lead of Program Education at Wolf Connection and is the co-creator of the Yellowstone Wolf Family Tree which includes life stories of over 1,200 wolves from Yellowstone National Park. He is also a co-author of Charting Yellowstone Wolves: 25th Anniversary Edition which ...

28 Elo 202059min

CEO & Founder of Audiojack, David Tobin joins the podcast this week to discuss how Audiojack was started and the benefits it offers to students, teachers and you! He also plays a sample of the 'Wolf' Audiojack created with our very own wolves from the Wolf Connection pack (Headphones recommended). Want to hear the full version of “Wolf”? Download the Audiojack app and if you use this link, https://www.audiojack.com/shop/plans/wolfconnection 100% of sales will go to Wolf Connection d...

22 Elo 202038min