Instinct

Instinct is a narrative podcast about the gap between what we think we understand — and what’s actually happening underneath it. Hosted by Dr. Taylor Campione, a veterinarian in Los Angeles, each episode examines real-world stories at the intersection of animal welfare, human behavior, and system-level decision making. From high-profile animal cases to everyday moments that reveal how people think, act, and justify their choices, Instinct looks beyond headlines to understand why things unfold the way they do. Because the most important part of any story isn’t just what happened. It’s why.