Coffee in the Corral

Today I talk about: My recent near-death experience when I ran in the heat of the day How being forced to rest made me realize the importance of being intentional to give my body what it needs My new favorite audiobook I’m listening to Why are we all so afraid to age? The unreality of being ageless Who are the happiest people? Conscience Contentment Age nonconforming and being “age queer” 🙂 How g...

Today I talk about: My recent near-death experience when I ran in the heat of the day How being forced to rest made me realize the importance of being intentional to give my body what it needs My new favorite audiobook I’m listening to Why are we all so afraid to age? The unreality of being ageless Who are the happiest people? Conscience Contentment Age nonconforming and being “age queer” 🙂 How g...

Join me in a beautiful conversation with an incredible, vibrant, inspiring woman. If you struggle to pursue the things you are passionate about, this woman shares valuable advice from all of her experiences over the years. Christine Baird is a one-of-a-kind gem. She is not the kind to settle. She has goals to change all of America for the better, and she's gonna do it. Listen here today to hear ab...

Join me in a beautiful conversation with an incredible, vibrant, inspiring woman. If you struggle to pursue the things you are passionate about, this woman shares valuable advice from all of her experiences over the years. Christine Baird is a one-of-a-kind gem. She is not the kind to settle. She has goals to change all of America for the better, and she's gonna do it. Listen here today to hea...

This week I have a special guest, Adrienne Weston, join me today on Coffee in the Corral!!  Be ready to be inspired and amazed at the bravery of this woman as she talks about the trauma she experienced growing up and how she has taken her freedom. *Trigger Warning: Childhood sexual abuse* Adrienne shares about her job and why she loves it so much. Her passion is almost palpable as she explains how...

Today I share my exciting, new opportunity, “Movement Coaching”, that I am adding to my Freedom For The Taking organization.  But I am not perfect. I struggle. I have so many toxic thoughts about my body.  Today I read a letter that I wrote to my body after a frustrating experience. It is raw, honest, and covers the full range of emotions.  This episode reminds us how important it is to integrate...

Today it was my delight and honor to interview the lovely Kristi Spencer and learn about her and her etiquette business The Polite Company! Kristi talks about: Her life story and how she ended up changing her whole career during Covid to pursue a dream on her bucket list Her passion for teaching etiquette and the value that her company offers The misconceptions people often have when they hear abo...

"Rebuilding isn't the hard part; The tearing out, getting rid of the old, that's the hard part." - Abigail Hobbs - Story of doing a big siding job with Nate and how I was shocked to learn that it's the dismantling of the job that's the most difficult part. - Story of my second job with Nate replacing rotten facia board and how I learned it takes a team to keep each other...

Oh, my goodness get ready for another fantastic interview on today's episode! - My daughter Tanaya joins me to talk about her life experiences growing up and how things have changed in her world. Hear about: - The story of how Tanaya found and bought her first horse Rae-Ana - Village life as a 7-year-old - Moving away from all her friends and trying to adjust to Colorado - The "Bapatised&...

- A VERY SPECIAL TREAT TODAY! - Join me as I chat with my daughter this morning and she shares her valuable insight with us! - Ava talks about how she used to view life and how the changes our family has made in the past 4 years have changed the way she now sees the world. - Ava talks about her cat, shares some of her past fears, and even tells some personal stories of how she has learned to accep...

- Today I bring to you an absolutely delightful conversation with Jennifer! - How it feels to be half a century old :) - What Jennifer would say to her 25-year-old self - Getting stuck in guilt and how to combat the negative messages we tell ourselves - What her therapist said to her about "second chances" - How Jennifer fits into the LGBTQIA+ community and why she feels honored to belon...

- Jaden's unique experience growing up in the village - The exciting but lonely move to CO. - Struggling in his junior year of homeschool - The decision to go to public school for his senior year and what it was like for him - The college Jaden plans to attend and why - What starting to "adult" feels like for this graduated 17-year-old and how parents might help their young adults tr...

- Update on Dayo and the things we take for granted... like couches - Today I read my latest blog post which is a story of how turtles are teaching me to be a better mom. The blog is coming out on 5-23-23 and has my thoughts and feelings about my son graduating the day after I wrote it. Check out biketotype.com to read it for yourself or to share it with a mom who may be able to relate! - It's...

- Why Mother's Day is both hard and good for me - The message I was raised with about the most important job in the world - My first pregnancy and the truths I could never tell anyone for a very long time - The conversations that I have with my kids now... - You're never too old to pursue the things you love - Why I do NOT think mothers are the most amazing people in the world

- This morning all my horses came over right away to check in and say hello:) - I am tired of saying "It's been a week." - Realizing I needed to stop and figure out where I had lost myself. - "As different seasons come, the need to re-calibrate comes." - The signs that it's time to relook, reaccess, and reset. - "How can I keep doing all the things I love and not b...

- Learning to find gratitude in the middle of all the shit that life throws my way - I read the lyrics to one of my favorite songs in the history of songs - Dance recital last weekend and some observations that Nate and I made - Why I love this song and how it is helping me live my life in a way that makes me feel alive - Finding the little things that I can do in my daily life that are honoring t...

Today's episode kind of surprised me and brought out some emotions. But it is an important part of my healing journey and I am learning to allow myself permission to feel :). - How I plan to answer when someone says "So tell me about you..." - Learning to separate "who" I am from "what" I do - Digging into why I feel so driven always to accomplish - The mean voice...

- Change of plans due to Zelle having a swollen eye - Come alongside me as I groom Zelle and explain the use of each brush and how to properly use them - Why you should groom your horse often and the benefits of it - Finding ways to give back to our horses and how Zelle tells me she loves it - Rewiring Zelle's brain about the mounting block and how I am teaching her that it's a good place...

- I discuss why it's a good idea to take small risks every day and how it can benefit you - My frustration with learning to juggle online finances, moving money around, and keeping track of different accounts. - Why I think it's healthy for us to push ourselves outside our comfort zones and be willing to learn something we suck at :) - How being nonmonogamous has made me a better human and...

- Zelle is very engaged with me for this episode and keeps coming back to be a part of it in her own, big toddler kind of way. You gotta watch the YouTube video to get the full experience and see her in all her glory:)! - Why I am sitting on a huge stuffed brown bear to record this episode... - The new way to respond to someone sneezing... (you must listen to the #weneedtolaughpodcast to fully und...

- More frustrating health issues that are almost driving me crazy - It doesn't seem to matter how hard I try... - The messy middle and feelings of hopelessness - RaeAna attempts to dominate all the hay ;) - A special visit with my pony Fay and her backstory - Fay teaches me about why some people don't like people in their face and space - Learning to love others in a way that feels loving...

- Update on my ingrown toenail and the story of how I ended up at the doctor for it twice in one week - My realization that I suck at valuing myself enough to ask for what I need - Working through angry feelings at myself with the advice of my 10-year-old - Struggling to understand myself - Lessons from my toes about not taking small things for granted ;) Learn more about me on my social media! fr...

- Strange TMI intro about my ingrown toenail - Jennifer talks about why she was too afraid to value herself enough to have boundaries for most of her life and her journey to how she now listens to her body and is learning to love herself enough to have them. - We discussed why boundaries can be so difficult and some of the wiring we had to unlearn. - My bizarre "Jump in the River" story - Zelle jo...

- Today you get a unique experience! This podcast was recorded while training my horse Zelle in the round pen :). - Learn how I train my horses and why I do it the way I do. - I start simple and small. I want Zelle to move out of confidence, not fear. - Less is more. - Learn the importance of feel, release, and softness. - Today I introduce a little bit of round penning at liberty and the meaning...

- Today is an emotional but important episode about grief. A year ago, I came home from a trip to my beloved Shiloh dying. Even though she was old and lived a beautiful and long life, I wasn't ready to say goodbye. I don't think we are ever prepared for the pain and grief of loss. - Today I allow myself to feel and acknowledge the grief I carry every day. - I also discuss a different kind of grief...