STABLEMINDED.US Breaking Traditions and Taking Risks with Chelsea DiPeppe Liberated Equestrian Podcast, Episode #011 Hello Reader, In this episode of The Liberated Equestrian Podcast, I’m joined by lifelong equestrian and entrepreneur Chelsea DiPeppe, the founder of URGO Beauty, for an inspiring conversation about the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship, the tension between tradition and innovation in the hunter/jumper world, and why putting your horse’s comfort—and your...
7 days ago • 1 min read
STABLEMINDED.US Adversity to Resiliency: The Power of Horses & Community with Kareem Rosser Liberated Equestrian Podcast, Episode #010 Hello Reader, As someone who cares deeply about horses, community, and mental wellness, this episode of the Liberated Equestrian Podcast bridges all three. Kareem Rosser is a national polo champion, author of two deeply moving memoirs—Crossing the Line and When You're Ready— and Executive VP of Work to Ride, a nonprofit community-based prevention program that...
21 days ago • 2 min read
STABLEMINDED.US Maybe It Is Time to Quit A Story of Burnout to Breakthrough Hello Reader, Fourteen months. That's how long it has been since I shared a story about the Remarkable Kodiak Jack. While I could blame the silence on the busyness of life and unknowingly finding myself in burnout (more to come on that, so stay tuned), there were many other reasons his story, our story, went dark. In fact, one might say that as I navigated through the dark soul of the night to come out on the other...
27 days ago • 1 min read
STABLEMINDED.US Helping Mindful Riders Create Successful Horses with Kendra Clarke Liberated Equestrian Podcast, Episode #009 Hello Reader, This latest episode of the Liberated Equestrian Podcast is not only invaluable for riders seeking to develop skill under saddle while holding equal value for the soundness and success of their horse, but it is just as much for any human wanting to understand what influences our biomechanics and how to address underlying issues! It was an honor to have...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
STABLEMINDED.US Mental Health & Identity in the Equine Industry with Katie Staib Liberated Equestrian Podcast, Episode #008 Hello Reader, In this episode of the Liberated Equestrian Podcast, I'm thrilled to welcome Katie Staib, co-founder of the Equine Professionals Club, a platform created with her sister Shelby, to revolutionize communication and connection in the horse industry. Katie shares her inspiring journey through the competitive equestrian world—from hunter/jumpers to dressage,...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
STABLEMINDED.US Unsettled by Change? Try this! Thrive Toolbox Weekly Wellness Tip Hello Reader, Unsettled by change? It’s a natural response for all of us – but for some it can be quite overwhelming. A subtle shift of routine, responsibilities, or relationship dynamics can create quite the unrest in your heart, mind, body, and soul. From the unsettling, it is natural to go into a survival pattern, either trying to over-control the uncontrollable or checking out from the reality of the...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
STABLEMINDED.US How Destination Addiction Reroutes Purpose & Peace Liberated Equestrian Podcast, Episode #007 Hello Reader, Is destination addiction rerouting your life? In fact, destination addiction may be the reason why you're feeling stuck and questioning your purpose. It may be the reason why you lack peace and are wallowing in discontentment. In this reflective episode of the Liberated Equestrian Podcast, I share a powerful moment in discovering the reality of destination addiction in...
2 months ago • 2 min read
STABLEMINDED.US Intentional Living, Planning, and ADHD with Jenna Knudsen Liberated Equestrian Podcast, Episode #006 Hello Reader, As I promised last week, here's the inspiring episode of the Liberated Equestrian Podcast with Jenna Knudsen, founder of The Smart Equestrian and a passionate Equestrian Life Coach with over 40 years of experience in the saddle and 14 years coaching others to live empowered, intentional lives—on and off the horse. iTunes | Spotify | YouTube Jenna shares her...
3 months ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, Does the thought of releasing restrictions bring you comfort or fear? On the one hand, restrictions can be protective and provide safety. But on the other hand, restrictions can be limiting and smothering. In this case, when I'm referring to releasing restrictions, I'm speaking of the tension we hold in our minds and bodies that hinders movement and optimal function. It's an idea that has been on my mind ever since interviewing Cathy Woods for this latest episode of the...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, On this episode of the Liberated Equestrian, I'm excited to be joined by Callie King for a lively chat about freedom, flow, and the science of peak performance! Yes, you will want to tune into this episode, even if you're not an equestrian, because the science is relevant to all areas of performance! Many of you know Callie as the founder of HorseClass.com, which is where you'll find my curriculum, Finding Calm: Helping Riders Navigate through Fear and Anxiety, as a part of the...
3 months ago • 1 min read