Hello and welcome to another episode of the Perception Podcast with me your host Caroline Partridge. In today's mind blowing episode I have the absolute pleasure of talking to professional animal communicator Paloma Bärtschi. Paloma describes the electrifying moment she first heard the 'voice' of an animal trying to contact her, and how that first exchange has led to a 22-year career devoted to creating greater understanding between humans and animals. Paloma explains how animals act as a conduit for our emotions, and are here with us not for us. We also discover why cats always gravitate to people who don't like them, and learn the secret to how we too can communicate with animals.  Please join me as we look a life through a different lens. KEY TAKEAWAYS Talking to animals is not a gift, anyone has the capacity to learn to do it. All children can communicate on a telepathic level until they hit a certain age and it’s forgotten as they no longer practice it. It was 25 years ago that Paloma began hearing and understanding animals as an adult. Paloma went on to study animal communication for the next two years. To begin with, she could only converse with her horse even though she could hear most animals. To communicate effectively with animals you need to develop, understand and establish your specific ‘channel’. We can learn so much from animals and it can take us out of our human-centred world, where we are often experiencing tunnel vision. People usually seek Paloma out for animal behavioural issues but often this results in Paloma actually helping and working on the human. Animals mirror us and our behaviour and their poor behaviour is often a reflection of their environment. BEST MOMENTS "The horse communicated with you, that’s telepathic communication” “I did hear the other animals telling me things, I felt like Dr Dolittle” “My whole life changed then as I knew that’s what I wanted to do for the rest of my life” “You can talk to animals about anything” “Cats need negative energy to recharge” “Animals are here with us, not for us” ABOUT THE GUEST Since 2001, Paloma Bärtschi has held the keys to an enchanting world where humans and animals converse on an extraordinary level. As a professional animal communicator, she's been the guiding light for countless souls seeking to bridge the gap and forge profound connections with their animal companions. With her remarkable abilities, Paloma unveils a hidden dimension where the rich language of animals comes to life as she opens the door to a realm of empathy, understanding, and heartwarming discoveries. Socials & Contact Apple Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/animal-empathy/id1710121130 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4p76QToLqWiPwnTbSCzvin  Website is: http://www.speciesspace.com Email address is: [email protected] Free "Guide to Animal Communication": Guide to Animal Communication  ABOUT THE HOST Bio Caroline Partridge is a unique and creative individual. She is an actress, puppeteer, educator, and artist with funny bones. She loves a story and is an expert at conveying wit and wisdom with warmth, understanding, and empathy. CONTACT METHOD FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/caropartridge LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-partridge-03131520 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/partridge_caroline This show was brought to you by Progressive Media