SAMETEAMPOD

23/06/2022

Episode 12 is now streaming.

07/06/2022

episode 11 is now streaming!! this week it's all about cliques, tribes and everything in between.

06/06/2022

we didn't get paid to post this. it is just the BEST marketing - happy pride month! GAY! 💜💙💚💛🧡❤️🌈🌈🌈

30/05/2022

as says, "it's about damn time." 👏👏🏽👏🏿👏🏻 episode 10, now streaming.

30/05/2022

we're baaaaaa-ack. new episode up TONIGHT. that's the way! now get smushing those beefs please!!! vulnerable animals and humans are depending on us to do the right thing in our own special way!

09/05/2022

taking a break this week since is headed to greece with a team of people dedicated to saving cats! we may try to podcast from there but if not, we will resume when he is back in the US!

03/05/2022

Sterling & Shannon talk about how difficult it can be to remember who you are when battling the sometimes "sea of lies" that can be the circus of social media and remind us that who you are outside of what you are doing virtually matters the most. We are branching out beyond animal welfare to talk about what matters the most - the PEOPLE behind the screen. Episode 9 is now streaming on all platforms.

25/04/2022

Episode 8 is now streaming! We missed you last week!

On Episode 8, we talk about the importance of taking a pause before responding to difficult people, why tone matters and, as always, we encourage everyone to look within at WHY people are bothering you. It's better to respond with intention than reacting to your emotions - but we know it is easier s...

11/04/2022

This week, we welcome the author of Open Letter from a Teen Animal Advocate and the children's book "Mouse the Cat: From Trash to Treasure" Lil' Chris and his amazingly supportive mom, Erin. Now streaming on all platforms. Can you believe we are at Episode Seven!?

https://anchor.fm/sameteampod/episodes/Episode-Seven-You-Dont-Lose-Cool-Points-for-Compassion-with-special-guest--Lil-Chris-and-his-mom--Erin-e1h1ss7

08/04/2022

we received this open letter from a young person who volunteers their time for animals. we wanted to post it here first before we talk about it on Monday's pod episode. please read with an open heart - these words could be from anyone. they are important to read which is why we are sharing them here.
thank you to the person who trusted us with this letter. 🤍🤍🤍

"I am
-a male in a female dominated field, but that doesn't mean I can't make a difference
I am
-a teen who is learning, I am not perfect, just human
I am
-young but teachable
I am
-the next generation.

As one small voice for the next generation I want to share a few things for other youth advocates
-You don't need to build an empire to make a difference
-The smallest acts can make the biggest difference
-Never let anyone tell you that you can't.

For the adult advocates with no disrespect meant
-Realize many young ppl look up to you, strive to be like you, Idolize you in some cases, don't claim love, kindness, and compassion if you can't practice it.
-Aren't we all here in hopes of accomplishing the same goal? Why is there a need to put down, put out, shame or be generally unsupportive and unkind to other rescuers?
-Don't you want the next generation to get involved? to carry on what you have started? Realize we get enough drama, gossip and bad talk at school but to hear adults be that way to each other and about other rescuers? Let me tell you, it's the wrong lesson to teach.

I can, WE can, as the next generation, make a difference. Don't doubt us, discount us or talk negatively about us. We are impressionable but teachable. TEACH US but be mindful of the lessons you teach. There is always something to learn, everyday, by everyone, no one person can know it all.

If you are gonna preach it then practice it. Love, support, kindness and compassion.
If you have gotten this far, thanks for hearing me."

04/04/2022

Hey all! Happy Monday! This week we talk about the misconception that you always have to be OVERWORKING in order to be doing a good job. you don't have to always be burning the candle at both ends to prove you are doing good for animals in need (or ANYTHING, really). it's ok to be OK! Episode Six is now live. We are now on too!

02/04/2022

hey everyone! what should our topic be for this weeks's podcast? write in the comments here some issues you want us to discuss? we will also make a story prompt for the more private folks who don't want their names shared. both ways are fine! love, shannon, sterling, DJ, alanis and of course, 🤍🤍🤍

30/03/2022

it is so helpful to have people you can trust to talk things over with. someone who can help keep you focused on how to be BETTER at dealing with difficult people rather than just smack talking... because you know we're all guilty of it -- and we ALL can be difficult - in person and also online! you know it's true! 😉 tag someone that encourages you to let the unimportant things go so you can be your best for the animals. 🤍

28/03/2022

in case anyone wanted to see how we travel. dramatic much? 😉 this is why we're friends.

28/03/2022

Shannon & Sterling join artist and OG animal welfare influencer, Jessica Josephs, artist and cat mom/media manager to Cole & Marmaladr, Jugg & Zigg Zag and Goldenballz Bond. They discuss self care and why it's so important to have friends you trust who encourage you to keep focusing on the good you want to do for animals in whatever way you can.

23/03/2022

we keep it real on this podcast. and is really enjoying participating weekly, too. check out our latest episode streaming on and -- and we apologize for the occasional freeze up. we are working on our tech!! like we said, keeping it real!

14/03/2022

new episode up now.

This week we talk about digital burnout and what we do to combat compassion fatigue. We also say the G word - a LOT. ;)

14/03/2022

this week's episode, we talk about digital burn out and what do to combat compassion fatigue ... and we also say... 🌈

we are all one team of humans whether we want to be or not. let's work together for animals. ✌️

09/03/2022

thank you for all the positive feedback from our first two episodes - and to those of you who have shared experiences with either me (.jax) or sterling () on DM - please fill out the form "Smush the Beef" so we can legally repeat your words on air! use a pseudonym if you want - that is NO problem! we hope everyone is hanging in there. there's a lot going on in the world (and has been for what feels like the never ending year of 2020 -----) but we are happy to be creating this space with the podcast. and it's good for us, too!! we know there are so many different kinds of people out there who want to be part of the solution - we see you and we hope we can find ways to be better for the animals we love so much - and for each other, too. y'all.
💜💙💚💛🧡♥️
we'll be back with a new episode on Monday, March 14th.

04/03/2022

In TNR/cat rescue and pretty much any job of service, we can do too much and ‘hit a wall’ …..I honestly don’t think it’s a matter of not getting tired or hitting it, I think it has a lot to do with how we react when we get to that point! I know a lot of us imagine doing this in our minds but it’s not the way to go. What you wanna do is tune in to the SameTeam Podcast every week and discuss ways to handle anger, burnout and compassion fatigue…… and whatever you do please, DONT BE LARRY🤣😹🤣😹🤣

DISCLAIMER: this isn’t real. This is meant to be a joke and and exaggeration of how people SHOULD NOT behave. In no way does this post promote violence

01/03/2022

we had no idea this would end up being a blooper!!

28/02/2022

on episode two, the team Smush some of their own beefs. now streaming.

24/02/2022

…….. how rescuers and colony feeders be looking when they see someone trying to trap or feed in their colony!! 🤣 Have you ever been in this situation on either side? How did you feel and what was the outcome?!?! Was it or did you give them a piece of your mind?!? Holla at us!

21/02/2022

and we're live. episode one: we're all in this together is available on to stream. link is in our bio. let us know what you think!

19/02/2022

Recording the very first episode of with my sis’ Shannon Jackson and the amazing diva Smush 😻 Our first episode is an introduction of us/the show, how we linked up, and why we decided to do it! After the first episode, people will be able to join the discussion and get behind the scenes stuff through the SameTeam Patreon page!! Don’t worry, the finished episode will be available for everyone on YouTube!

One segment of the show, “Smush The Beef” will be to end some of the fighting in rescue/animal welfare but please believe WE ABOUT TO TALK ABOUT ALL OF IT (and keep it positive because that’s what is about!) Me and my sis Shannon have been talking about this and working together forever behind the scenes so I can’t even express how excited we are!!!! Stay tuned good people IS COMING!!!! 😻😻

17/02/2022

When one person in the rescue group becomes burnt out, thinks they are bigger than “temptation treats” 😹😹 Its not a competition or a race good people…..it’s a team effort, so in the words of the great , sit down, be humble AND…..
.jax 😻😻
The is about to be LIT!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾

06/02/2022

got an issue with another person making you want to give up working for animals? fill out the form below! let's talk about it and !!!


https://tinyurl.com/sameteampod