April 2026 – Anitha Rao-Robinson

Episode 165: Kindness Is Comedy & Commitment

Published on April 22, 2026 by anitharobinsonLeave a comment

Comedian Aaron Foster joins Anitha to talk about his journey into comedy, his decision to share his struggles with mental health in his shows AND also reuniting with a dog he fostered twelve years ago!

Aaron and Anitha begin the conversation talking about Aaron’s decision to share his own struggles with mental health in hopes that it will help others who are also struggling.

The conversation then pivots to a call he received from an animal shelter in January 2026. A dog he had found in a Colorado snowstorm eleven years ago and fostered for three months, showed up as a stray in Las Vegas.

What did Aaron do? He jumped on a plane and brought the dog (Sadie) home. Aaron shares the story of how he first met Sadie and what her life is like now. A super sweet story of true commitment.

As Anitha continues her month-long celebration of Dr. Jane Goodall by chatting with folks who knew her or loved the animals she loved, this story of Aaron and Sadie seems perfect.

To follow Aaron for both his comedy and updates on Sadie, check out his Instagram page which has links to all the other places you can follow him.

Aaron’s Instagram

As a thank you to Aaron for sharing his story, Anitha donated to World Wildlife Fund. This charity works to conserve species at risk, protect threatened habitats and address climate change.

To learn more about them, check out their website:

World Wildlife Fund Canada

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Episode 164: Kindness Is Caring For Those Left Behind—When someone dies, what happens to their beloved companion animal?

Published on April 15, 2026 by anitharobinsonLeave a comment

Anitha continues her month-long celebration of her hero Dr. Jane Goodall who passed on October 1, 2025 at the age of 91, by chatting with Lindsay Kirschner. Like Dr. Jane, Lindsay had a close relationship with her mom. Sadly, Lindsay’s mom unexpectedly passed away leaving behind a grieving family which included an adorable dog named Coconut.

Despite being devastated by the sudden loss of her mom, Lindsay didn’t hesitate to bring Coconut back home to live with her.

Lindsay talks about what their lives (hers and Coconut’s) are like now. She also shares stories of Coconut and her boyfriend, who used to be Lindsay’s boyfriend, before Coconut decided he was hers!

Often when someone dies without making arrangements for their companion animal, the dog or cat or bunny, who is already grieving the loss of their human, finds themselves alone and scared and at a shelter. Lindsay and Anitha talk about how important it is to make sure that someone will care for your beloved fur-baby should you die before they do. Coconut is one of the lucky ones. She had family ready and willing to step in and care for her.

An episode about healing and how from great loss there can be great love.

To follow Coconut’s journey, check out her awesome Instagram page.

Coconut on Instagram

As a thank you to Lindsay and Coconut for sharing their story, Anitha donated to Pet Orphans of Southern California. This is the rescue that cared for Coconut before Lindsay’s mom adopted her. To learn more about this rescue, check out their website:

Pet Orphans of Southern California Website

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Episode 163: Kindness Is Loving Dogs—From fostering to creating an animal sanctuary

Published on April 8, 2026 by anitharobinsonLeave a comment

Anitha continues her month-long celebration of her hero Dr. Jane Goodall who passed on October 1, 2025 at the age of 91, by chatting with Alyssa Blackwell. Like Dr. Jane, Alyssa loves dogs. Alyssa has been fostering dogs since she was 16 years old.

For the past 20 years Alyssa has cared for, fallen in love with and had her heart broken each time her foster dog finds their forever family. And now she and her husband are opening their own animal sanctuary called SACRED PAWS DOG SANCTUARY.

An episode full of love and hope and inspiration of what it means to follow your dream of helping animals.

To learn more about Alyssa, the dogs she fosters, and her sanctuary, check out these links:

Alyssa’s Fostering Journey on Instagram

As a thank you to Alyssa for sharing her story, Anitha donated to Sacred Paws Dog Sanctuary.

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Episode 162: Kindness Is Carrying On A Legacy–How the Jane Goodall Institute of Canada continues the work of Dr. Jane Goodall.

Published on April 1, 2026April 1, 2026 by anitharobinsonLeave a comment

Dr. Jane Goodall passed on October 1, 2025 at the age of 91. She was and still is Anitha’s hero. To honour her, Anitha is dedicating the month of April (Dr. Goodall was born on April 3^rd) to showcase folks who are helping the animals Dr. Jane loved.

We start off with Bella Lam, the CEO of the Jane Goodall Institute of Canada. Bella shares memories of Dr. Jane, the legacy she created and of course, the chimps Dr. Jane loved.

An inspiring and uplifting conversation about one of the most incredible and kind humans who ever existed.

To learn more about the Jane Goodall Institute of Canada, check out their website where you can access all of their social media links.

JGI Website

As a thank you to Bella for sharing her story, Anitha donated to JGI Canada.

Kindness Is Carrying On A Legacy–How the Jane Goodall Institute of Canada continues the work of Dr. Jane Goodall.

We start off with Bella Lam, the CEO of the Jane Goodall Institute of Canada. Bella shares memories of Dr. Jane, the legacy she created and of course, the chimps Dr. Jane loved.

An inspiring and uplifting conversation about one of the most incredible and kind humans who ever existed.

To learn more about the Jane Goodall Institute of Canada, check out their website where you can access all of their social media links.

JGI Website

As a thank you to Bella for sharing her story, Anitha donated to JGI Canada.

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