"The basic premise of the event is that hunters hunt rattlesnakes from the surrounding environment all across West Texas, and bring them into the roundup for the weekend. And during the roundup, these snakes are kept in a pit and then, one by one, beheaded and skinned in front of in front of audiences." - Elizabeth MeLampy Elizabeth MeLampy is a lawyer dedicated to animal rights and protection, and her passion for this work shines through in her latest book, Forget the Camel, the Madcap World of Animal Festivals and What They Say About Being Human . To research the book, Elizabeth traveled across the country, immersing herself in a wide range of animal festivals — from the Iditarod dog sled race to the rattlesnake roundup in Sweetwater, Texas. Elizabeth examines these festivals as revealing microcosms of our broader relationship with animals. Whether it's rattlesnake hunts, frog-jumping contests, ostrich races, or groundhog celebrations, these events reflect the ways humans use animals to express cultural identity, community pride, and historical traditions. Yet beneath the pageantry and excitement lies a deeper question: Is our fascination with these spectacles worth the toll it takes on the animals involved? With compassion and insight, Elizabeth invites readers to consider whether there’s a more ethical and empathetic way to honor our stories — one that respects both animals and the traditions they inspire. Please listen, share and read, Forget the Camel. It will be released on April 8th, 2025. https://apollopublishers.com/index.php/forget-the-camel/…
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S3, Ep 2. "You don't have to be the hero. Ask for what you want and LOOK AFTER YOURSELF!" Lessons from a Stepmum with 20 years experience!
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内容由Katie Harrison提供。所有播客内容（包括剧集、图形和播客描述）均由 Katie Harrison 或其播客平台合作伙伴直接上传和提供。如果您认为有人在未经您许可的情况下使用您的受版权保护的作品，您可以按照此处概述的流程进行操作https://zh.player.fm/legal。
In this episode Katie talks to Helen, a stepmum veteran with 20 years experience!
Helen now enjoys a great relationship with her adult step kids and her and her husband are stronger than ever.
Helen shares how she hid her feelings of jealousy, anger and resentment over the years, how she wishes she'd done a lot of things differently and how she's finally learnt to be a bit more compassionate with herself.
We also talk about the importance of asking for what you want and putting your needs up there with everyone else's!
Thank you Helen!
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内容由Katie Harrison提供。所有播客内容（包括剧集、图形和播客描述）均由 Katie Harrison 或其播客平台合作伙伴直接上传和提供。如果您认为有人在未经您许可的情况下使用您的受版权保护的作品，您可以按照此处概述的流程进行操作https://zh.player.fm/legal。
In this episode Katie talks to Helen, a stepmum veteran with 20 years experience!
Helen now enjoys a great relationship with her adult step kids and her and her husband are stronger than ever.
Helen shares how she hid her feelings of jealousy, anger and resentment over the years, how she wishes she'd done a lot of things differently and how she's finally learnt to be a bit more compassionate with herself.
We also talk about the importance of asking for what you want and putting your needs up there with everyone else's!
Thank you Helen!
Support the show
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