Today's guest is Leokadia George, a mental health therapist, Wolf Center volunteer, and the author of the children's book Trumpet Becomes a Mom.

Blending her love for wildlife with her professional understanding of emotional development, Leokadia has created a story that gently introduces young readers to themes of nurturing, responsibility, and change — all through the eyes of a wolf named Trumpet.

In this conversation, we talk about the inspiration behind the book, how animal stories help children process big feelings, and why empathy for both others and the natural world matters so deeply, especially at a young age.