Saige Jones Podcast
Self-Improvement
About
Filling the room with inspiration and perspective to give us that spark we might need to remember that we can get exactly where we want to be. Taking you on a journey through the lives of inspiring people who have found incredible success, some of who have dug themselves out of hard times, others who have taken that leap toward a more fulfilled life, found the beauty in the dark days and some who have found their way by doing things the unconventional way.
Episodes
- Animal Rescue: Cat Overpopulation & Why TNR Is Important
This is part 4 of several episodes with Janet Recchia, volunteer and one of the directors of the cat rescue, Northport Cat Rescue Association (NCRA,) based on Long Island, NY. In this episode, Janet speaks about overpopulation in the cat c…
- Animal Rescue: Why Feral Cats Need To Be Released Back To Where They Came From
This is part 3 of several episodes with Janet Recchia, volunteer and one of the directors of the cat rescue, Northport Cat Rescue Association (NCRA,) based on Long Island, NY. On today's episode, Janet explains why a feral cat must go back…
- Animal Rescue: The Process From Intake To Adoption at NCRA
This is part 2 of several episodes with Janet Recchia, volunteer and one of the directors of the cat rescue, Northport Cat Rescue Association (NCRA,) based on Long Island, NY. On today's episode, Janet tells us about the process from when…
- Animal Rescue: A Cat Rescue Director's Experience
This is part 1 of several episodes with Janet Recchia, volunteer and one of the directors of the cat rescue, Northport Cat Rescue Association (NCRA) based on Long Island, NY. Janet shares a bit about her background as well as foundational…
- Animal Rescue: A Discussion About Ethics
In this episode, a reported recent situation involving cats on Long Island is discussed. It leads to discussion about how when someone chooses to go to a breeder, how difficult it is to truly know if the breeder is ethical. Is breeding eve…
- Animal Rescue: Cruelty-Free Products & Animal Testing
On today's episode, Saige talks about her experience transitioning to using cruelty-free skincare and household products and how animal testing led her to this decision. If you are interested in hearing more from Saige via email, fill out…
- Animal Rescue: Your First Pet As An Adult & Growing Up With Animals
On this week's episode, Saige talks about the beauty and responsbility of having your first pet as an adult. She also talks about the influence of growing up with pets. If you are interested in hearing more from Saige via email, fill out t…
- Animal Rescue: A Shelter Dog's Day Out Of The Shelter & What We CAN Do
On today's episode, Saige talks about a shelter dog being taken out of the shelter for a day of exploration and the dog's worried expression when he saw the shelter building upon his return. Saige discusses what is in our control to do to…
- Animal Rescue: Why Do Animals End Up In Rescues & Shelters?
On today's episode, Saige shares some of the reasons why animals end up in rescues and shelters. If you are interested in hearing more from Saige via email, fill out this form: https://forms.gle/HfTeCv72Xgr1Ac4EA Find us on socials: https:…
- Animal Rescue: A Rundown On Animal Rescue Volunteer Opportunities
On today's episode, Saige talks about the opportunities that exist in the animal rescue volunteer space. This episode is for those who already volunteer, those considering it and those who haven't considered it but are open to hearing abou…
- Animal Rescue: Exploring If And When You Are Ready To Adopt A Pet After Losing One
On this week's episode, Saige talks about determining if and when to bring another pet into our lives after losing one. She discusses how this can vary from person to person and how there is no one size fits all to grief and being ready to…
- Animal Rescue: You Can Find Purebreds Via Rescue & Appropriately Educating Others On Why Choosing Animal Adoption Can Be So Impactful
On this episode, Saige talks about the idea of not losing an opportunity to educate others on the importance of considering choosing animal adoption and how you can adopt purebred animals. She discusses doing this while being mindful to do…
- Animal Rescue: The Importance of Spaying & Neutering Pets + TNR
On this week's episode, Saige talks about the importance of spaying and neutering our pets as well as the great impact that TNR (trap-neuter-release) can have. If you are interested in hearing more from Saige via email, fill out this form:…
- Animal Rescue: The Positive Power of Social Media
On this week's episode, Saige talks about how social media can help immensely in finding homes for animals in need (all potential adopters still need to be thoroughly vetted.) One repost may be all it takes to change a life! If you are int…
- Animal Rescue: Not Ready To Commit? Fostering Might Be For You
On this week's episode, Saige speaks with Rachael Nestor, who fosters dogs in Texas through Texas Great Pyrenees Rescue. Rachael shares her take on the factors that make fostering dogs easier. She also talks about how fostering is a great…
- Animal Rescue: How Fostering Helped Rachael Feel Again
On this week's episode, Saige speaks with Rachael Nestor, who fosters dogs in Texas through Texas Great Pyrenees Rescue. She tells us about how she brings the dogs when she travels and explains who handles the marketing of her foster dogs…
- Animal Rescue: Medical Cases, Training & Resource Guarding
On this week's episode, Saige speaks with Rachael Nestor, who fosters dogs in Texas. Rachael talks about how she fosters through Texas Great Pyrenees Rescue. She tells us about whether she's required to train her fosters, shares stories ab…
- Animal Rescue: Rescue Covering All Costs For Fostering
On this week's episode, Saige speaks with Rachael Nestor, who fosters dogs in Texas. Rachael talks about how she fosters through Texas Great Pyrenees Rescue, she shares that the rescue covers all costs and talks about how she ended up work…
- Animal Rescue: Hindsight Thoughts On Having Gone To A Breeder
On this week's episode, Saige chats with Rachael Nestor, who fosters dogs in Texas. Rachael talks about how she fosters through Texas Great Pyrenees Rescue. She shares the stories about how she ended up with all of her 4 dogs, including ha…
- Animal Rescue: Integrating Foster Dogs With 4 Permanent Dogs
On this week's episode, Saige chats with Rachael Nestor, who fosters dogs in Texas. Rachael talks about how she fosters through Texas Great Pyrenees Rescue and tells us about her experience fostering for approximately 2 years with close to…
- Animal Rescue: I Got Foster Kittens!
On this week's episode, Saige shares the news that she got foster kittens! She talk about how they're doing, where there is room to help them and how much progress they've already made so far. If you are interested in hearing more from Sai…
- Animal Rescue: Animal Abusers + Adopted Animals Finding Love
On this week's episode, Saige continues speaking with Shira Scott Astrof, who created the rescue, The Animal Rescue Mission (ARM.) Shira shares where ARM's rescue animals come from, how they find animal abusers and how ARM handles those si…
- Animal Rescue: The Financial Side of Animal Rescue
On this week's episode, Shira Scott Astrof, who created the rescue, The Animal Rescue Mission (ARM,) discusses the financial costs of starting an animal rescue as well as navigating personal finances when dedicating so much time to the res…
- Animal Rescue: Dog Fighting + How To Handle The Emotional Side of Fostering
On this week's episode, Shira Scott Astrof speaks about how dog fighting still happens, how to handle the emotional side of fostering, what people can do to help and the importance of fostering. Follow Shira & The Animal Rescue Mission: ht…
- Animal Rescue: Founding A Dog Rescue
On this week's episode, Saige revisits her conversation with Shira Scott Astrof. Shira is the founder of the dog rescue, The Animal Rescue Mission. She shares her experience with founding the rescue and rescuing dogs who largely come from…
- Animal Rescue: I'm Getting Foster Kittens Soon!
On this week's episode, Saige shares the news that she will be getting foster kittens soon! She tells us about some of her considerations when going into fostering as well as the typical steps that a kitten takes during and after being fos…
- Animal Rescue: "Saving" A Dead Cat
On this week's episode, Saige shares the story of coming across a deceased cat that was recently hit by a car. She tells us what she did 1) for the dignity of the cat and 2) in order to help provide closure to a potential family that might…
- Animal Rescue: Puppy Mills, Backyard Breeders & Purebreds in Shelters
On this week's episode, Saige speaks with Emily, who is the Marketing and Communications Manager at Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, which is based in Washington, D.C., with a rescue campus in South Carolina. On today's episode Emily shares insigh…
- Animal Rescue: Euthanasia of Animals in Shelters
On this week's episode, Saige speaks with Emily, who is the Marketing and Communications Manager at Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, which is based in Washington, D.C., with a rescue campus in South Carolina for part 2 of 3 episodes with Emily. On…
- Animal Rescue: Working Full Time In Animal Rescue
On this week's episode, Saige speaks with Emily, who is the Marketing and Communications Manager at Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, which is based in Washington, D.C., and also has a rescue campus in South Carolina. This is part 1 of a 3 with Emi…
- Animal Rescue: Dog Rescue Application Approval Timeframe & Cost To Adopt
On this week's episode, we are joined by Jackie for part 2 of our conversation about adopting her dogs. She tells us about her experience with both rescues that she adopted from on Long Island, NY, including the time it took to be approved…
- Animal Rescue: From Going To A Breeder To Adopting From A Rescue
On this week's episode, we are joined by Jackie, who shares her story of going to a puppy store and a breeder to buy her dogs when she was younger. She tells us about now knowing what happens to animals being bred and not giving in to that…
- Animal Rescue: My Other Foster Goodbye + Why Kittens Should Be Adopted Together
On today's episode, knowing that 2 of her remaining 3 foster kittens in her care will be adopted the following day, Saige shares what it feels like to anticipate saying goodbye. She shares why this goodbye feels less nerve-wracking than sa…
- Animal Rescue: My Foster Kitten Got Adopted! The Goodbye Story
On this week's episode, Saige tells the story of saying goodbye to her foster kitten, Twizzler. She shares details about how the adopter came into the picture, where the goodbye took place, the toughest parts about the send-off and the fac…
- Animal Rescue: What Led To My Passion For Animal Rescue
On this week's episode, Saige explains what she learned about animal adoption, breeding and euthanasia, which led to her caring about animal rescue and animal adoption. She shares how she got involved and why it's important. If you are int…
- New Year, New Season: Our Fluffy Family Members
Welcome to season 8! This season, we are focused on animals. We'll be talking about Saige's passion for animal rescue, highlighting your animal adoption stories and exploring related animal loving and animal advocacy topics together. Let's…
- Fertility: Gratitude, Growth, and Goodbye To 2024
On today's episode, Saige wraps up the 2024 podcast year with gratitude toward you and all that we've covered regarding egg freezing and fertility. Cheers to all that has been, currently is and is coming! If you are interested in hearing m…
- Fertility: Not Having What You Imagined You'd Have At This Age
On today's episode, Saige talks about not having what you imagined you'd have by a certain age, not being where you imagined you'd be by a certain stage, etc. She discusses how hard this can be yet how so many people are in this boat, it's…
- Fertility: Empathizing With Parents During The Tough Moments
On today's episode, Saige discusses normalizing the feelings that come along with parenting in tough moments and knowing that it's okay if not every moment is blissful. Disclaimer that Saige is not a parent; she is speaking from her experi…
- Fertility: Considerations When Thinking About Becoming A Parent
On today's episode, Saige discusses some of the factors that may come up when contemplating parenthood such as when to know if you're ready, financial stability and ensuring you have enough time for your children to create the best possibl…
- Fertility: Researching Potential Risks of Egg Freezing
On today's episode, Saige discusses the importance of keeping an open mind when looking into egg freezing, including potential risk factors. If you are interested in hearing more from Saige via email: https://forms.gle/HfTeCv72Xgr1Ac4EA Fi…
- Fertility: Setting Expectations Before An Egg Retrieval
On today's episode, Saige shares her advice for setting expectations when going into an egg retrieval. If you are interested in hearing more from Saige via email: https://forms.gle/HfTeCv72Xgr1Ac4EA Find us on socials: https://www.instagra…
- Fertility: Did I Share That I Was Freezing My Eggs While I Was Going Through The Process?
On today's episode, Saige shares whether she shared that she was freezing her eggs while she was going through the process and some factors that came into play. If you are interested in hearing more from Saige via email: https://forms.gle/…
- Fertility: Did I Know Anyone Freezing Their Eggs When I Froze Mine?
On today's episode, Saige discusses whether she knew anyone freezing their eggs when she did and whether she knows anyone doing so now. If you are interested in hearing more from Saige via email: https://forms.gle/HfTeCv72Xgr1Ac4EA Find us…
- Fertility: What To Know If You've Thought About Freezing Your Eggs
From the perspective of someone who did freeze her eggs, Saige shares insight and perspective on what to consider if you're thinking about freezing your eggs. If you are interested in hearing more from Saige via email: https://forms.gle/Hf…
- Fertility: Does Egg Freezing Hurt?
On today's episode, Saige shares whether she thinks that egg freezing is painful in any way from her experience. From her perspective, she breaks down what could potentially hurt into 3 buckets. If you are interested in hearing more from S…
- Fertility: Mourning The Idea That It's Not Going To Happen The Way She Imagined
On this episode, Kayla disusses the financial responsibility of freezing her eggs. She also talks about the heavy weight that she was burden by at the beginning of the process along with how her emotions changed. Kayla expresses the feelin…
- Fertility: Self-Discovery and Becoming The Person That Feels Good To Be
On this episode Kayla sheds light on her personal life outside of egg freezing. She discusses realizing that the quiet girl wasn't her in her late twenties, learning to advocate for herself and being a bisexual female. Regarding egg freezi…
- Fertility: Egg Freezing & Mourning A Relationship She Thought Would Be With Her Forever Person
On this episode, we are joined by our guest, Kayla, who shares her egg freezing story. She talks about always wanting to be a mom, her conversations with her OBGYN and not wanting to be reason for potentially not being able to have kids so…
- Fertility: Surrogacy & Giving Birth
In this episode, surrogate Liz shares what was involved in the planning of the day-of-birth and the logistics that go into this as a surrogate with intended parents. She shares the details about who was in the room, the involvement of the…