Listening Is Noticing — Amelia Thomas (S4 · E27)

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In this episode, Barbara O’Brien talks with Amelia Thomas about the importance of truly listening to animals by being present and attentive.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Empathetic Trainer, I talk with Amelia Thomas about what it really means to listen to animals. We’re not talking about techniques or quick fixes. We’re talking about slowing down, paying attention, and noticing what animals are already showing us—often in very quiet, subtle ways. Amelia shares how listening starts with presence, not interpretation, and how that shift can change the way we relate to animals. If you live or work with animals and have ever...

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Host: Barbara O’Brien

Guest: Amelia Thomas

Topics covered

• listening to animals
• animal behavior
• presence
• communication
• empathy

Keywords

• listening
• animals
• presence
• communication
• empathy
• behavior
• noticing

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