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Snap, a Quarter Horse, had gone through a big transition. He had moved from one person to another and mentioned that a big change like this, changing his person, was something he needed to work through his body. He needed a chakra balance to fully integrate the past, present and new future into his body and energy field. He was ready to teach us about the importance of integrating life changes on...

I love to connect with animals in profound and magical ways. I love that my dog is not just a dog, my horse is not just a horse, and my cat is not just a cat. They are my soul partners who I have conversations with. Who I love to hang out with, and who are my best friends. Your animals want the same for you. This is not a cookie-cutter mentorship where I put together some pearls of wisdom I gather...

Do you wonder which blanket to wrap your horse in overnight?  Do you question which food is right for your dog or cat? Do you have two veterinarians to choose from and are unsure who is the best for your animal? Tune in and learn how your body can tell you everything you need to know. Show notes available here: https://www.mindful-connections.com/post/your-body-your-animal-s-guide

Do you talk to your body? You don't? Why not? Show notes available here: https://www.mindful-connections.com/post/your-body-your-guide

As a pup, Scout and his siblings were found in a field in the South. Once, Scout showed me how he and his older brother caught mice to feed their mini family. It took an effort to get food.   Hence, he sneaks good morsels out into the yard whenever he can pull one past us. We usually know when he walks in with a dirty nose. He will have dug a hole, dropped the morsel into it, and then pushed the d...

Do you have an animal in your life because s/he didn't let you go? When we're open and curious and trust our intuition, even if the rest of the world thinks we're crazy about needing this particular animal in our life, we must trust those feelings. Because they lead us to profound connections. The ones that don't let us go are the ones that bring us home. Again and again.  Show notes available her...

I explained to my client that it is essential for Wiz , the cat, to experience the extent of the message, "NO! Do not touch the dog." W hen we interrupt the behavior so the cat moves off, we need to give him a chance to think about it. If we pick him up because we feel bad, he becomes unsure why we interrupted his actions with the dog in the first place. The message is mixed.  Hey, don't do that....

Looking at the photos of the two cats, I immediately sensed that Maisie was the one I needed to focus on first. I sensed she was unhappy about the other cat Holly coming into her space. Holly felt like a foreign object in her life. The floodgates opened when the woman said that Maisie's brother had died. A wave of loss and grief washed over me. When it ebbed, I felt a tiny sense of hope. Maisie ha...

This horse was not communicating. While the other horses had stood by the door, eager to get the conversation going, this particular horse was mum. After a few breaths, I asked the horse if he had anything to say about his situation. Another breath went by before he spoke up. "I do not understand why she would hire someone to talk to me when she knows the answer herself." Show notes available here...

What happens when you allow your cat to determine the speed of your walk? If you put your foot down in sync with his. Look where he looks. Stop when he stops. An addendum to Podcast #42 Expanding Into The Experience Show notes available here: https://www.mindful-connections.com/post/42-p-s  

​The easiest way to get into the experience of life itself is by being with ​your animals. Watching your animals move through life wholeheartedly and guided by their body and instinct​ is your portal. Get inspired as Nicole guides you in slowing​ ​your mind​ ​so you can connect with your animals on their frequency. Show notes available here: https://www.mindful-connections.com/post/expanding-into-...

Getting your animal prepared for boarding while you're on vacation is critical. In addition, getting your animal ready for a herd of family and friends arriving at your house is equally important. I am providing a few tips to get you and your furry ready for it all. Show notes available here: https://www.mindful-connections.com/post/vacation-holidays

My grey mare needed a melanoma removed. From the underside of her tail. Understanding what Shana was about to go through, anesthesia, cutting into her tail, recovering from the overall and local anesthetic, and then healing an open wound that did not allow for stitches, I wanted to set her up for success. So I brought my pendulum, essences, and oils into the yard to check in with the herd. Who bet...

Following ease and what your body truly desires is such a delicious and rare occurrence. The animals are directing us to experience the moment. To BE in the experience. To HOLD ourselves in the experience rather than letting our mind process everything immediately. For example, taking a picture of a moment and immediately witnessing it, or posting it - rather than experiencing it - keeps you out o...

While it takes most of us about 30 minutes on a massage table to calm our minds so we can receive and enjoy a treatment, most animals are already there. The moment the energy comes their way, they receive it. Sometimes, within minutes they received everything they needed. What does that mean for professionals who are offering energy healing, body, or any kind of training to an animal? Listen in to...

"It was an accident!" My attention was pulled away from the mare. Eyes and ears searching around, not sure where the sentence came from. "It was an accident!" It was the horse, it was crystal clear. This was the horse yelling. Show notes available here: https://www.mindful-connections.com/post/the-shock-that-binds-us

What do you do when your dog is obsessed with a mouse in the wall? When she is howling and hollering? You have a chat and resolve the issue. If your dog barks or howls a lot ... this podcast is for you. Show notes available here: https://www.mindful-connections.com/post/a-chat-with-lucy

If a little bit of inconvenience can bring peace and comfort to your furry companions or the animals in your care … why not take the extra step. Listen in as Nicole shares how to look at the world through your animals' eyes. Show notes available here: https://www.mindful-connections.com/post/their-comfort-over-your-inconvenience

With her changing moods and inconsistencies, it was not easy to control or console the horse. No wonder Heidi sometimes felt as if there was no progress made. But, if the horse had a panic attack indeed, it would be no surprise that she had a hard time learning. Anyone who is in a panic does not learn. One adapts to a degree. But when one is stuck in fight-flight-freeze mode, the learning brain is...

The word 'choice' is a tricky word when it comes to our animals. We might think we are giving our animals a choice when in reality we give them two options to choose from of which neither would be their choice. Join Nicole as she explores the choices our animals have the ones we can give them. Show notes available here: https://www.mindful-connections.com/post/what-choice-do-they-have

Animals and plants are two peas in a pod. Dogs and cats eat grass for an upset stomach. Horses - if given the chance - pick medicinal plants to cure and heal. In this episode, Nicole shares how plant medicine can become part of your life with animals. Bonus, learn how to muscle test. Show notes available with all links mentioned here: https://www.mindful-connections.com/post/animals-plants-love

I asked the animals, what is the most important thing you want us to know? The answer came in a flash ... find ease. Listen to this episode to understand why and how you can make that happen. Show notes available here: https://www.mindful-connections.com/post/first-foremost-find-ease

I didn't expect a tap on the shoulder from a horse while laying face down on the massage table. There is no fuss or nicety, like 'oh, hi, how are you? What are you up to? What are you doing here?" going on. Nope. Without a chance to wonder why this horse was showing up in the middle of a massage session, the information was already zooming into my consciousness. 'When you come next week, you must...

More amazing insights from horses. A beautiful sorrel mare shares with her person how to 'sink in and sync up.' And then listen in as Witty, a 17 hh Thoroughbred, gives detailed information to his new person on how to meet his stride. Show notes available here: https://www.mindful-connections.com/post/part-2-your-horse-your-instructor

I jumped out of bed, ran barefoot down the stairs, and started calling Flitzer. "Flitzi, where are you? Come here, let's get you into the house." I walked around the outside of our house, looking into the dark night trying to find a dark cat shape, or at least green eyes telling me Flitzer was ok. Show notes available here: https://www.mindful-connections.com/post/i-trust-you-know-how-much-i-love-...