December 2024 – Anitha Rao-Robinson

Episode 101: Kindness Is Helping A Deer Named Thor

Published on December 25, 2024 by anitharobinsonLeave a comment

Anitha rings in the holiday/Christmas season with her special guest Dawn Rasmussen. In May of 2020, Dawn and her husband discovered an abandoned/orphaned baby deer on their rural property. Dawn shares the story of caring for Thor (the name she eventually gave him). Dawn decided early on that Thor would not become a pet, and instead remain a wild animal. Though she bottle-fed him, brushed him and nurtured him, she also went to great lengths to ensure he grew up as a wild deer. Dawn talks about those early days of sleeping outside in a tent so that Thor would learn how to live outside while still receiving regular bottle feedings.

Thor is now a 100% self-sufficient wild deer who is part of a herd. From time to time, he still drops in for a visit to say ‘hello’ to the woman who raised him.

Thor the deer—a perfect story to celebrate the holidays!

To learn more about Thor and Dawn, check out their Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/ThorTheDeer

As a thank you to Dawn for sharing her story, Anitha donated to Rowena Wildlife Clinic. This clinic provides free veterinary care to injured wild animals and stray homeless domestic animals. To learn more about what they do, check out their website:

rowena wildlife clinic

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

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Episode 100: Kindness Is Celebrating 100 Episodes

Published on December 19, 2024 by anitharobinsonLeave a comment

Anitha’s son, Daniel joins her to celebrate her milestone of 100 episodes of Kindness. Daniel thought it would be fun to switch things up and ask Anitha questions instead of the other way around. The two look back on the past four years of the podcast. Anitha reflects on whether her perception of kindness in the world has changed. Daniel also explores Anitha’s thoughts on her own kindness and what she would want her children and future grandchildren to know about kindness. A fun and honest conversation between son and mom.

Another change in routine for this episode was that Anitha chose the charity she donated to — Lola Ya Bonobo. This incredible charity is dedicated to providing orphaned baby bonobos a safe and healthy home. Bonobos are critically endangered apes. At Lola Ya Bonobo, bonobos learn how to live like bonobos again and those who can be are eventually released back into the wild!

To learn more about Lola Ya Bonobo, click here: Lola Ya Bonobo Website

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Episode 99: Kindness Is Being Kate

Published on December 11, 2024 by anitharobinsonLeave a comment

Long-time friend, Kate Thompson joins Anitha to talk about the many animals Kate has helped from squirrels to raccoons, from cats to cats to more cats.

Kate also shares her cancer diagnosis in hopes of raising awareness about cancer and early detection.

An incredible episode about an incredibly kind and brave person.

You can follow Kate through Instagram:

Kate’s personal instagram

Kate’s Hair Salon Instagram

As a thank you to Kate for sharing her story, Anitha donated to Courage Rock. This therapeutic riding centre established in June 2017 is a non-profit 501c3 organization that provides free services to veterans, first responders, and qualified family members.

To learn more about Courage Rock, click here: Website

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Episode 98: Kindness Is ASK A DOCTOR About END OF LIFE

Published on December 4, 2024 by anitharobinsonLeave a comment

On this month’s session of ASK A DOCTOR, Anitha and her husband, Dr. Matt Robinson, talk about a very difficult topic for many—what would someone want for themselves or their loved ones if something catastrophic happens while they are admitted to hospital?

Matt and Anitha explore the following issues:

· Medical interventions available in the hospital, such as chest compressions (CPR) when someone’s heart stops, being placed on a ventilator, admission into ICU

· Possible outcomes and risks with each intervention.

· The importance of making one’s wishes known to family/loved ones BEFORE a medical crisis occurs.

· Is withholding care legal?

**DISCLAIMER** THIS EPISODE IS MEANT FOR GUIDANCE ONLY AND NOT MEANT TO PROVIDE A SPECIFIC MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS. ALWAYS SEEK ADVICE FROM YOUR OWN MEDICAL PROVIDER

If you have a medical issue you’d like discussed on the podcast, please send Anitha an email through her website, anitharobinson.com

If your question is selected, Anitha will donate to a registered charity of your choice* as a thank you.

* Registered Charity must support animals, the environment, or people. And also, no religious organizations, zoos or marine aquariums please.

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