Mama in the Saddle

Big reveal in today's episode, my new website!!! You can find it at www.stabletruths.com . It is a one stop shop for all my content. It has all three of my books there in one space, as well as a podcast page , a blog, and a lot more!! You also can sign up for my biweekly email newsletter on my website as well, which I encourage you to go do! In these emails I plan to share blog posts, exclusiv...

In this episode, Elizabeth talks about how Hobbits, wizards, sparkling bananas and horse training go together and blend into a reality that teaches us so much of how we are to walk with the Lord. I mention specifically, Psalm 32:9, "Be not like a horse or a mule, without understanding, which must be curbed with bit and bridle, or it will not stay near you." Key themes: Be like a horse th...

Do you think that your emotions are based off circumstances, or can you actually control how you might feel in a given situation? In this episode, I discuss how I think we can choose how we feel in given situations, and how that plays out in our lives as moms and horsewomen. I also discuss how negative emotions like humility can have positive side effects and results that I like. I also discuss ho...

By the time this episode goes live, it will be my birthday! And it's a milestone birthday, which is a neat opportunity to look back on all that has happened, and look ahead into all that could be. It feels a lot like a New Year celebration, when I reflect on the past year, and into the new one. In this episode, I talk about nostalgia and the brevity of life and how to handle those emotions, gi...

Have you ever stopped to consider that encouragement leads to happiness, which affects not only our horsemanship and motherhood, but also our own wellbeing? For our horses, we reward them with showing by scratches, treats or pauses in training that what they are doing is right, and we are pleased with them. They seek our joy. Likewise, children seek our happiness and delight when we are happy with...

I don't know about you, but sometimes I like things to be perfect. Left unchecked, I believe that the house needs other be clean, the kids cheerful, things "just so" in order for me to be happy. But the reality is, circumstances don't make me happy. And if I'm always striving for perfection, I miss the wonder and good that is already going on around me. In this episode, I sha...

I have been so excited to share this news with you... my new book, "Mama in the Saddle" is officially live!!! This episode outlines my journey in writing the book, and exciting news moving forward. My new book is available in Hardcover, Paperback and Ebook. Find it using the links below: Amazon: https://a.co/d/09jJvneG Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/mama-in-the-saddle...

Do you ever feel like life is just flying by, and things you want to get done, just seem to fall by the wayside because of the speed of it all? Do you ever feel a momentary sense of joy, but stuff it down because something else draws you and makes you think you need to rush quick to respond? In today's episode, I talk about two phrases I use that help me slow down and savor the moments, and ch...

Sometimes, when life gets busy, it can be easy to want to give up on our horse dreams. It feels like relief, at first, to quit. But in today's episode, I talk about how to try again, even when you are tempted to give up. Don't sell your saddle yet, Mama. Keep dreaming. I tell an inspirational story about watching my son use his gift of engineering, and how his determination to keep trying...

Do you ever struggle to not only feel, but show, happiness? Perhaps you know you love horses, but you struggle to show that happiness with them, because you are afraid you will make someone uncomfortable by your joy. Or perhaps you are afraid you'll bore them. Perhaps you're hesitant because sometimes happiness feels vulnerable. I have been in those places before, and so this year, I'm...

As a mom, do you tend to beat yourself up? Do you tend to feel as though you are not doing anything right, no matter how hard you try? In this episode, I tell two different stories during lessons from two very different trainers, and how one only focused on the mistakes, the other focused only on what was going well, using the mistakes as bonuses in the right direction. I discuss how these stories...

I got a lot of wonderful feedback on the last episode having to do with Resistance, and so I decided to do a follow up episode outlining my daily routine, and how I've found little hacks to beat resistance, especially with winter coming and the cold weather. I outline how I get up early and get to the barn (and how I am a much better mom because of it), how I motivate myself with my sticker ch...

Do you ever feel resistance to doing the things you want to do, or love to do? Specifically with horses? In this episode, I share a story about how I overcame resistance recently, and how it sneaks up in so many different places in life. I share how I've been learning to overcome resistance, and strategies to keep going. I share how it's important to focus on our why behind what we do. I t...

Do you ever have an all or nothing mentality? Where if you can't do something 100%, then you might choose to not do it at all? I know I do. This has recently been brought to my attention, and it's fascinating how it applies to both our horsemanship and motherhood. In this episode, I talk about how that "all or nothing" mentality has affected me, and what I've done to help ove...

Have you ever experienced a dream, and it did not unfold the way you originally thought? In this episode, I chat with Yvet Blokesch, of the Feather Light Academy , about her experience into motherhood while being an equestrian and horse trainer.  We discuss topics around: *Pregnancy while having horses *Processing and adjusting when unexpected things happen *Setting realistic goals while being a m...

I have heard that one of the missing pieces in our lives today (whether with our children, our horses, our training schedules, work, etc.), is the recognition and need for rest.  I am not talking about plopping on the couch with your phone to scroll after the kids go to bed, but true rest, the kind God calls us to in His Word.  In this episode, I chat with Master Naturalist, teacher, and podcast h...

Have you ever stopped to be amazed at the wonder it is that we get to work with horses? And that they are willing to be trained to do such amazing things for us? I train my horse in a reward based way, and so when I work with him, I "mark" the maneuver I want by releasing cues, or a treat, lots of scratches in his favorite places, or a bit of everything. It is amazing how willing he is t...

Have you ever been told, as a mom, "Oh you're so busy!" Or, "You've got your hands full!" Or perhaps you've come to a mom's group, and the topics seem to focus on how hard and chaotic motherhood can be? You come away feeling more drained than encouraged. In this episode with writer, speaker and mama to 7, Monica G. shares how we can practically tell the truth ab...

Are you in need of a dose of childlike wonder and gentle encouragement to pursue your passion for horses while being a mom? Then tune into this amazing episode where I talk with Maddy Whitford about staying in the wonder, how horses teach us major life lessons (especially in parenting!), and much, much more. Maddy Whitford is an experienced horse trainer and horse behavioral expert based in Kulnur...

Are you a horse crazy mom who has taken some time off from horses, but keeps feeling that niggling urge to get back into the equestrian world? Or maybe you're a mom who has loved horses her whole life but has never had the chance to be around them, and you feel like perhaps it's never going to happen? Well if that's you, then this podcast is going to be a huge encouragement for you, an...

After an amazing conversation on Cycle Syncing with Katie Klein a couple weeks ago, I thought I'd follow up with another episode with more details on how I have been doing cycle syncing with my horse training and my goals with my horse. Each phase of our cycle gives us amazing opportunities to stay in the childlike wonder of loving horses, and of loving our children well! Mentioned in this epi...

I end each episode of this podcast with, "Stay in the Wonder." But how can we do this practically? In this episode, I talk about something I've been doing to help me stay in the wonder with both my children and my horses, all to the glory of God. 1. Grab your phone's camera. 2. Take pictures of your life, paying special attention to the smallest details. Soap bubbles. Your horse&...

Have you ever struggled with your monthly cycle, and it has impacted not only your motherhood but also with your horses? If so, then this podcast with Katie Klein, homeschooling mama of 3, is for you. Katie and I share a great conversation on all things cycles and cycle syncing. She has even written an amazing book on cycle syncing that can be found at her website. I have been cycle syncing for a...

Do you often feel discouraged or dismayed at pursuing your dreams and goals in horsemanship, as a mom? If so, then this is a conversation you do not want to miss. In this episode, I talk with Amanda Sommer (owner of www.sommerstrides.com ), about: *Having realistic expectations as a horse loving mama *Being okay when things don't go as expected, or when you don't meet goals, *Saying "...

Do you struggle to keep your horse's attention on you? Do you struggle to keep your children's attention? Are you in a season of life that feels scary and unexpected, with lots of unknowns? If you answered any of these questions, then this podcast is for you. My first solo episode in a long time! This morning, I took a ride on my horse, Pilot, and learned something that I believe applies t...