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Oct 2024
9m 37s

Is Your Child A Therian?

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About this episode

Ever heard of a therian?

Not to be confused with a furry, the rise of children identifying as animals has left some parents with questions.

Last week on our news podcast The Quicky, we looked at the world of therianthropy and how parents can learn to understand it.

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CREDITS

Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to: 

Deirdre Brander, Child Psychologist

Executive Producer: Taylah Strano 

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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