Coffee in the Corral

Anxiety, panic, and chaos have taken our country by storm right now. It can be so difficult to find ways to step outside the constant turmoil. Today I will give you some practical, simple ways to ease your anxiety and return to a peaceful place inside your body. We all deserve to feel tranquil. It's time to take our power back and not let the chaos rule our everyday lives. We make the most pro...

Feeling anxious? Feeling frustrated or stuck in your life? Join me today as I take a walk on Freedom For The Taking's special nature trail. There are five stops along the way where we will take a few moments to reflect and reconnect with ourselves. Today's walking meditation is created to help you dig deep within yourself and find a way forward to a truer version of who you are today.

Struggle with anxiety? This week's episode demonstrates one simple activity you can do to lower your stress hormones. It's easy, cheap, and even holds the potential to bring you giggles! Painting! No need to paint anything in particular! You can paint what you feel! Join me and my partner Jenna as we throw perfection to the wind and just paint from the heart. There is nothing quite as calm...

Hey there! Today's episode is a fun grooming session with my horse, Zelle, while I chat about interesting things on my mind. If you enjoy fun facts that will inspire you, then you're sure to enjoy this conversation! I chat about: -what my morning meditation taught me -my new appreciation for my rib cage -why some trees grow thorns -and how all these things can teach us healthy ways to navigate our...

Ever wonder what trimming a horse's hooves is like? Well, wonder no more! In today's episode I bring you along with me on the journey to correct some serious flaring/overgrowth issues on my pony, Fay. I explain: - why I chose to learn how to trim my own horses -the tools I use -the importance of hoof care -what can happen if you wait longer in between trimming -the basic science of a horse...

This week I share about our recent experience of attending the Ozark's Pridefest in Springfield, MO. What an incredible event and beautiful opportunity to connect with so many amazing people!!!! There was one specific moment during the event where a man was marching around the square with a toxic sign. Listen to this episode to hear about how the pride community handled it!

If you love nature and music, then you will love today's episode! It's important that we take time to do things in our lives that bring us delight. Yes, digging deep and processing difficult things is a part of the healing process, but making space for play is also just as important. By definition, play is about engaging in an activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than a serious or...

It’s true. And now I am officially a giraffe geek. Tune in today to hear about my giraffe, Aammina, and the delight I am having from tracking her over in Africa! Scroll below to find details of how you can get your own animal to track while helping preserve our incredible kingdom of animals. I am fucking excited to share about how the limitations of my current situation is helping me find even mor...

Today I am joined by my beautiful partner, Jenna, as she shares the frustrating situation of buying a new car only to have the transmission die within a few weeks. Jennifer walks us through: - Her decision to buy Kolbie - The unfortunate diagnosis - Finding a doctor for Kolbie - The best transmission place ever - Learning to let go - The best auto repair shop ever - There is no "right or wron...

Last week was difficult. My recent motorcycle accident left me with a smashed ankle and a concussion. After two doctor visits, multiple x-rays and still no answers, I started feeling hopeless. We all go through tough times. Life is packed full of ups and downs. I hope today's episode encourages you that nothing is wrong with you, you are not alone and empowers you with some tools to manage the...

Last week I had a wreck on my motorcycle. Thankfully my gear saved my life and I just have to recover from a concussion and a severely swollen ankle. I’ve had a lot of time to think about my accident and work through my big feelings. Although I am extremely bummed about my situation, there has been some really valuable insight that has come to me in the midst of it.  This week I share: The story o...

Does our current political climate have you tied up in fear? Are you overwhelmed with all the issues and unsure of where to start? Do you feel stuck in constant panic? Chances are, if you are human, you have/are experiencing a lot of feelings about the scary things happening right now in our country.  From my own life experiences and learning, I have found 4 simple steps that I share with you toda...

Ever feel like your life is like a roller coaster? Are you spending all your energy trying to find a way off? Me too. Recently, we went on a trip and came home with the stomach bug. As I spent the next couple of days caring for my family, I had some important realizations. Join me today as I share my experience and my new plan for navigating life’s roller coaster. Today you will learn: The truth a...

An interview with Avriella! This week’s episode features one of my favorite podcast guests, Avriella, who comes back to the show to share her valuable perspectives on what she is learning in life. I am again amazed and grateful for this young woman's insight and wisdom. I may be slightly partial, but just take a listen and see for yourself. I don’t think you will regret it! Today we discuss: A...

After a pretty shitty week trying to problem solve and coming up with nothing but frustration, I finally turned to a book I recently got at the library. “Don’t Believe Everything You Think” by Joseph Nguyen. He explains why our thinking is the beginning and end of suffering.  Honestly, I am not even sure if it works, but in today’s episode, I share my new experiment of trusting divine intuition to...

After 41 years and a lot of pain, there are a few things I have learned: Not everyone is going to like me Speaking up for the vulnerable will always piss off the bullies It’s not worth being silent just to be accepted by others I get to choose how to spend my time and what matters to me Nature never apologizes  My life is too precious to waste on caring about what others think about me.  “I would...

This episode is an eclectic combination of events that happened and things I have been pondering. From nature and its uncontrollable habits to my first experience drinking a martini, there is a little bit of something in this podcast for everyone! Listen to learn more about: The sentence that Martha Beck finally found that resonates with every human being she has coached Wind wind go away… come ag...

This week I share about a disturbing, recent situation with our local school. After my daughter brought home a horrific story of unacceptable behaviour from her PE coaches, I set out to bring things to the light. The response from the principal shocked me.  Listen here for the whole story and how after almost forty years of not valuing my voice, I am finally taking my power back. From here on out,...

This week I discovered something interesting about myself. It all started with a gentle yoga session led by the incredible YouTube yoga teacher, “Yoga With Adriene.” The 26 minutes I spent caring for my body opened my heart and led me to a podcast episode by Martha Beck that brought me enlightenment and healing. It’s beautiful - important - and worth listening to. Here is the yoga session I joined...

Hello lovelies! This week’s episode is a delightful, light-hearted exploration of the Red-winged Blackbird and why I now aspire to be like them. 🙂 Although this bird is one of the most widely spread birds in North America, I was amazed to learn how incredibly amazing this little creature is.   Sometimes I think it’s easy to think that a part of nature that is extremely common is just kind of bori...

Hello friends. In this episode I share an extremely disheartening, disturbing story of a conversation I heard this week. I do not have the answers and I am extremely upset about the dehumanizing happening in our world right now. It’s unacceptable.  I also take a few minutes at the end of the episode to honor my two beloved horses that passed away several years ago.  Shiloh continues to remind me t...

In honor of today’s topic, I took a walk in the woods and found a peaceful spot in the forest to podcast. I’d love for you to come along with me! Most of us know that getting out in nature is good for us. Nature is associated with increases in happiness, subjective well-being, positive affect, positive social interactions, and a sense of meaning and purpose in life, as well as decreases in mental...

Unpacking Negative Self-Talk - And Why We Should Stop Trying To Get Rid Of It #128 This week I share two stories.  My first experience and encounter with our local vet. It’s a bit alarming but stick with me because it turns out pretty good.  How a discouraging yoga session turned out to be an enlightening moment and important insight into the negative voices in my head. In this episode, I discuss:...

Super stoked and freaking grateful to record this week’s podcast as the sun rises! It’s something I have always wanted to do and nature brought in some gorgeous warm weather right in the middle of winter so I jumped at the opportunity! Watch the sunrise with me as I discuss: Why sometimes I wish I could be an animal who spends their whole life outside What would it be like to have the ultimate tem...

Today I share an article I read recently that is extremely helpful for navigating these chaotic times.  The Trump administration has been throwing so much shit at this country that it feels like drowning. The waves keep coming. If this is the way you feel, this episode is for you. This important discussion not only defines the situation but also gives us some efficient tools to help us know what t...