A New Way to Process Trauma | Stephen Quandt | Hilary Burns | S4EP10

The Getting Real with Hilary Show · Jun 19, 2025 · 58m

Wow! This interview blew my mind. Stephen's story is rich, eye-opening, and filled my soul. Starting out as a theatrical lighting designer, Stephen started working with animal welfare, particularly with cats. His journey led him to the site of the Joplin tornado, taking care of abandoned animals.

Stephen had a life-changing experience with a cat he named Petunia and was never the same. He learned how to alleviate the suffering and trauma of animals and eventually started working full time in animal welfare.

Stephen got his certification in cat behavior and now speaks and travels to different…