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...
4 days 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...
11 days 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...
25 days 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...
about 1 month 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...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Continuing the backstory that led to launching the Liberated Equestrian Podcast, in this episode, I’m digging a little bit more into my return to the horse world in the last decade and the lessons learned about listening to my gut. It’s been quite a journey in a relatively short period of time. Yes, it's been a bit of a roller-coaster becoming a second-season equestrian and experiencing everything from the joy of riding again to fulfilling the dream of horse ownership to...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Is trauma just a buzzword? We label all sorts of things “trauma” or “traumatic.” But what is the definition of trauma? Does it even matter how we classify an incident or experience? On this episode of the Liberated Equestrian Podcast, I'm unpacking what defines trauma and why it is important to have a trauma-informed understanding of behavior. While this episode is tailored for equestrians, the information is applicable for all! We are all at risk of getting stuck in a trauma...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, We're kicking off the Liberated Equestrian Podcast with a bit of the backstory of breakthrough that birthed the inspiration for this podcast! It's a story of childhood inspiration and fairy-tale dreams. It's a story of dashed dreams and embracing the reality of hard work, detours, and other realized dreams. It's a story of open doors and closed ones. Even if you're not a horse person, I think you'll find this podcast inspiring and equipping on your journey of personal and...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Did you know I almost quit . . . being a therapist? Oh yes, all the while I have been sharing with you about setting goals and casting a vision, I had been struggling behind the scenes about the direction of my life. Can you relate? For the entire time I was in graduate school, I questioned whether I made the right decision to move into the counseling field. There were a thousand reasons running through my mind about why this was the wrong decision. But the "shoulds" about...
3 months ago • 3 min read
Hello Reader, While you may not be a horsey person, I'm counting on you finding this brand new thing I've been working on empowering and equipping because it is not only about horsemanship but humanship! I'm pretty sure you hang around these parts of Stableminded because you share my growth-minded vision for improving how we show up as humans! That is at the heart of this new project (plus getting back to my joy of podcasting)! So I'm excited to finally share the news with you, introducing...
3 months ago • 1 min read