Today we’d like to introduce you to Tanja Alexandra Kern.
Hi Tanja Alexandra, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
Animals have been at the heart of my life for as long as I can remember. Growing up, I often felt that animals understood me in a way that didn’t require words. They were my companions, my teachers, and a source of comfort and connection. Even as a child, I knew that animals would somehow be an important part of my life, although I had no idea where that connection would eventually lead me.
My professional path, however, began in a very different world. I spent years in a corporate career, until a simple but profound question changed the direction of my life: “What is it that you truly want to do?”
That question stayed with me and ultimately led me to leave the corporate world and begin a very different chapter. I trained and worked in transformational coaching, became a yoga teacher, and studied Reiki and other forms of energy healing. For many years, my work centered around helping people reconnect with themselves, navigate change, and live with greater awareness and intention.
Animals, meanwhile, remained a constant presence in my life.
It was much later that another piece fell into place. I discovered animal communication and was fascinated by the possibility of communicating with animals. At the time, I believed it was something only a small number of naturally gifted people could do. Learning that animal communication was an ability that could be developed and deepened opened an entirely new world for me.
I eventually found my teacher, Maia Kincaid, Ph.D., and completed a yearlong certification in pet spirituality and animal communication through the Sedona International School for Animal & Nature Communication. In many ways, this new path brought together everything that had come before it — my lifelong love of animals, my connection with them, and my years of experience in transformational and energy-based work.
Today, I work professionally as an animal communicator, connecting remotely with animals and their people throughout the United States and internationally. I communicate with animals during all stages of life, including animals in spirit, and I’ve also had the privilege of supporting animals through rescue organizations and sanctuaries.
What continues to move me most is discovering how much animals have to share when we make space to listen. They have their own thoughts, feelings, preferences, personalities, wisdom, and often a wonderful sense of humor. A session may help someone better understand a behavioral or emotional concern, bring greater understanding during a time of change, offer comfort around end-of-life or loss, or simply allow a person to know their beloved animal on an even deeper level.
Looking back, my path hasn’t been a straight line, but each chapter has led naturally into the next. What began decades ago as a search for more meaningful work eventually brought me back to something that had been there from the beginning: my connection with animals.
Today, helping animals feel heard, understood, and supported — while deepening the bond between animals and the people who love them — feels like a beautiful coming together of everything that has shaped my life and work.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
It definitely hasn’t been a completely smooth road. Like most meaningful paths, there have been periods of uncertainty, growth, and unexpected challenges along the way.
One of the challenges of building a professional animal communication practice has been helping people understand what animal communication actually is. Many people are curious but may also be skeptical or simply unfamiliar with it. I can relate to approaching animal communication with questions because I once assumed that communicating with animals was an ability reserved for a gifted few. I never want someone to feel that they have to believe in anything before working with me. I simply invite them to come with an open mind and experience the connection for themselves.
There has also been the very human challenge of trusting my own path. Moving away from a conventional corporate career into holistic wellness and healing, and eventually into animal communication, required me to listen to what felt meaningful to me rather than follow a predictable professional path. Building a heart-centered business takes patience, persistence, and a willingness to keep showing up even when you don’t know exactly where the road will lead.
Through it all, I’ve learned that a fulfilling path doesn’t necessarily unfold in a straight line. Sometimes the unexpected turns are the very things that deepen our sense of purpose and bring us closer to the work we are meant to do.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about Animal Communication with Tanja?
My love for animals and passion for their well-being have guided me throughout my life, inspiring a heartfelt commitment to helping them feel heard, understood, and deeply supported. This intention is at the heart of everything I do through Animal Communication with Tanja.
I believe every animal has a unique voice, perspective, and story to share. Through my work, I help people gain a deeper understanding of their beloved companions, opening the door to greater connection, mutual trust, and a more meaningful relationship.
People come to me for many different reasons. They may want to better understand their pet’s behavior, emotions, preferences, relationships, or needs; gain insight during changes or transitions; support them as they near the end of life; or connect with a beloved companion who has passed. Others simply want to deepen an already beautiful relationship and discover what their pet would like them to know.
Central to my approach is meeting each animal as the unique individual they are, without assumptions about what they should think, feel, or want. I listen with openness and respect and communicate what they choose to share. I continue to be amazed by the depth of their personalities, their perspectives, their wisdom, and often their wonderful sense of humor.
My own background has also shaped the way I work. In addition to my professional training and certification in animal communication, my many years of experience in holistic wellness and healing contribute to the compassionate and grounded approach I bring to each session. When requested by the guardian and welcomed by the animal, I also offer energy healing as a separate service.
My sessions are conducted remotely, allowing pets to remain comfortable in their familiar surroundings. I connect with animals and their people here on the Central Coast, throughout the United States, and internationally. Sessions are available in both English and German. I’ve also had the privilege of supporting rescues and sanctuaries, a part of my work that is especially close to my heart.
What I am most proud of is the trust that animals and their people place in me and the connections that can unfold through this work. Some of the most meaningful moments are when a beloved companion shares something personal or specific that their guardian immediately recognizes, or when giving them the opportunity to express themselves brings greater understanding and reassurance while deepening the connection and love they already share.
Ultimately, I want people to know that animal communication is about listening — truly listening. The beings who share our homes, our lives, and our hearts have so much to teach us when we give them the opportunity to be heard. For me, there is no greater privilege than helping create that space for them.
How can people work with you, collaborate with you or support you?
For anyone who has ever wondered what their beloved pet might be thinking, feeling, or wanting them to know, a private animal communication session can be a beautiful way to explore that connection. Whether there is a specific question or concern, or simply a desire to know their companion more deeply, I welcome people to come with an open heart and curiosity about what they may have to share.
For those who would like to explore animal communication for themselves, I also offer personalized training. I love helping people discover and develop their own ability to communicate with animals and experience how this can deepen the connection and understanding they share with them.
I’m also grateful for opportunities to connect and collaborate with animal rescues, sanctuaries, veterinarians, trainers, and other animal-centered professionals and organizations whose work is rooted in compassion and respect for animals. Supporting rescue and sanctuary animals is especially close to my heart, and I welcome conversations about ways we might work together.
One of the most meaningful ways people can support my work is simply by sharing it. Because animal communication is still unfamiliar to many people, personal recommendations and word of mouth can make a tremendous difference. Reviews are also incredibly valuable, allowing others to hear directly from people who have experienced a session and helping them better understand what animal communication can offer.
I hope anyone who feels curious about connecting more deeply with an animal they love will feel welcome to reach out and explore what may be possible.
And perhaps most importantly, we can all make a difference by listening to, respecting, advocating for, and protecting the animals who share our world. The more we recognize that every animal has a voice worthy of being heard and a life worthy of respect, the more compassionate and connected we can become with the natural world to which we all belong.
Pricing:
- 15-Minute Animal Communication Session $50
- 30-Minute Animal Communication Session $90
- ChatGPT Image May 5, 2026 at 01_47_30 PM.png 45-Minute Animal Communication Session $125
- 60-Minute Animal Communication Session $180
- Private Animal Communication Training • 8 Private Sessions • $1,600
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.animalcommunicationwithtanja.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/animalcommunication_with_tanja
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Animalcommunicationwithtanja
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanjaalexandrakern/
