Touched By A Horse

In this solo episode, Melisa explores the power of intuition and how we can strengthen our ability to trust our inner knowing. Drawing from decades of experience in Equine Gestalt Coaching, she explains why horses are naturally "clairsentient"—deeply attuned to human emotions, energy, and authenticity—and how they help us reconnect with our own intuitive wisdom. Melisa shares practical ways to dis...

In this lighthearted catch-up episode, Melisa and Dane share life around the ranch, from much-needed spring rains and hay season preparations to welcoming new Equine Gestalt Coaching Method trainees and celebrating the growth of their equine facilitator community. Melisa reflects on the support of close friends, the bittersweet anniversary of her daughter's passing, and the healing power of connec...

In this episode of Touched by a Horse, Melisa explores how horses act as powerful mirrors, responding not to our words but to our authentic emotional state. Drawing from her work in Equine Gestalt Coaching, she explains how horses reveal hidden feelings, unresolved grief, suppressed emotions, and the gap between who we appear to be and what we truly feel. Melissa shares stories from her practice t...

In this heartfelt solo episode, Melisa explores the often-overlooked art of truly listening. Drawing from her years as a psychotherapist, educator, and Equine Gestalt practitioner, she shares how most people unintentionally interrupt, derail, or “hijack” conversations instead of offering genuine presence and attention. Through relatable stories and practical examples, Melisa unpacks the emotional...

In this warm and conversational catch-up episode of Touched by a Horse , Melisa and Dane reflect on a whirlwind month filled with Equine Gestalt coaching trainings, cross-country road trips, reunions with friends and graduates, and settling further into life in British Columbia. Along the way, they share stories about traveling with their beloved Bernese Mountain Dogs, reconnecting with students a...

In this episode, Melisa and Dane reconnect after time apart, sharing stories from Dane’s memorable trip to Augusta for the Masters, complete with early mornings, long lines, and plenty of golf (and merch). Back on the farm, Melisa dives into the deeply transformative work happening within her equine gestalt programs, from guiding students through group facilitation to teaching her immersive “Revea...

In this solo episode, Melisa shares a personal and reflective update while Dane travels to the Masters, offering a glimpse into life on the ranch—from spring cleaning and hosting guests to preparing for upcoming equine gestalt training sessions. She weaves in updates on her growing programs and a behind-the-scenes look at her work, before diving into a thought-provoking discussion on bioenergetics...

In this episode, Melisa and Dane share a behind-the-scenes look at life on their farm as spring arrives—balancing horses, new equipment, travel plans, and even the complexities of navigating dual U.S. and Canadian taxes. Melisa also dives into the heart of equine gestalt coaching, exploring how deep listening, collaboration with horses, and a trauma-informed, non-pathologizing approach create mean...

In this solo episode, Melisa takes listeners behind the scenes of spring preparation on her British Columbia horse farm, sharing the rhythms, challenges, and essential care routines that come with managing a herd of 14–20 horses. From navigating late-season snowstorms to tackling seasonal chores like tack cleaning, worming, veterinary visits, dental care, and shedding, Melisa offers practical insi...

In this episode of The Touched by a Horse Podcast, Melisa and Dane share updates from the ranch as they prepare for spring, from caring for their horses to planning improvements around the property. Melisa also explores the powerful symbolism of the 2026 Fire Horse year in the Chinese zodiac, discussing its themes of bold action, innovation, and personal reinvention. The conversation then shifts t...

On today’s episode, Melisa chats with Graduate of the Year Casie Simpson of Flourish with Horses in Colorado Springs. Casey shares the powerful story of finding her heart horse, Teddy, during one of the most difficult seasons of her life—and how their healing journey together led her to the Equine Gestalt Coaching Method program. Now a dedicated practitioner, Casey serves nurses, healthcare worker...

In this warm and wide-ranging episode, Melisa and Dane reunite in the studio to share personal updates, including celebrating the birth of their assistant Tana’s baby boy, Atticus. They dive into a fascinating bit of trivia tracing the standard railroad gauge—four feet, eight and a half inches—back to Roman war chariots and the width of two horses, exploring how ancient history still influences mo...

In this heartfelt episode of The Touched by a Horse Podcast, Melisa Pierce welcomes Equine Gestalt graduate Emma Rogers for a powerful conversation about following your bliss, navigating unexpected life turns, and the healing connection between horses and humans. Emma shares her journey from being inspired by Cavalia to building and selling her thriving group practice, Argo Counseling and Wellness...

In this reflective solo episode of Touched by a Horse, Melisa explores the powerful connection between horses and vibrational frequency, sharing how our thoughts, words, environment, music, and relationships directly influence our energy. Horses live fully in the present moment and naturally attune to human emotional frequencies—often mirroring and supporting deep healing work in the round pen. Me...

Today on the Touched by a Horse Podcast, Melisa and Dane share a warm, behind-the-scenes catch-up before diving into highlights from their recent online Summit. Melissa reflects on teaching a Certified Practitioners workshop focused on using artificial intelligence—specifically ChatGPT—as a supportive business and self-discovery tool for the TBAH community, while also addressing common concerns ab...

In today’s episode, Melisa and Dane reconnect with listeners after the holidays, sharing updates on ranch life, community, and the rhythms of winter. Melissa dives into her annual practice of year-end reflection and choosing an intentional word or phrase to guide the year ahead, weaving in insights from numerology and personal growth. The conversation expands into a grounded, accessible exploratio...

In this episode of Touched by a Horse, host Melisa Pierce sits down with newly certified Equine Gestalt Practitioner Carrie Blamer of Equine Soft Eye to explore her journey into horses, healing, and heart-centered leadership. Carrie shares how finding horses later in life transformed her path, how equine-assisted work supports leadership, collaboration, and recovery, and why Gestalt principles are...

In this pre-holiday episode of The Touched by a Horse Podcast, hosts Melisa and Dane reflect on life’s slower rhythms—from snow-covered days, movie nights, and holiday traditions to the deeper emotional work of closing out a year. Melissa shares her long-practiced “Look Back, Look Forward” process, offering listeners a thoughtful way to review how they spent their time, acknowledge losses and acco...

In this cozy, reflective episode of The Touched by a Horse Podcast, Melisa and Dane share stories from their first winter on their Canadian farm—snowy days, movie marathons, quiet holidays, and the rhythms of life with horses. The conversation then turns inward as Melisa introduces her annual “Look Back, Look Forward” practice, a thoughtful process of reviewing the past year before setting meaning...

Welcome back! Today on the podcast, Melisa and Dane take listeners behind the scenes of their ranch life in British Columbia—sharing stories about caring for their horses and chickens, attending small-town hockey games, and even winning big at “meat bingo.” Melisa also dives into her journey exploring artificial intelligence for personal growth, including insights from Tony Robbins’ AI Mastery pro...

In this episode, Melisa hops on solo while Dane helps with a farm emergency, sharing updates from their busy life in British Columbia. She talks about navigating the Canadian immigration process, preparing the farm and beloved equine companions for winter, and creating a cozy new setup for Cracker Jack and Tiny. Melissa also discusses updating their wills, applying for Canadian medical cards, and...

In this lively episode, Melisa and Dane share a slice of ranch life as they prepare for winter on their Canadian farm—from chopping firewood and tending to their beloved hens to unexpected wildlife encounters with bears and cougars. Melissa recounts teaching her advanced Gestalt students a mind-expanding “holographic Gestalt” module, while the pair dive into a humorous misadventure herding 25 runa...

In this episode of Touched by a Horse, hosts Melisa Pierce and Dane Cheek share updates from their busy lives on the ranch in British Columbia. From long drives and second hay cuttings to wood deliveries gone sideways, they recount their adventures preparing for the coming Canadian winter. Melisa also opens up about recent equine Gestalt trainings, her students’ inspiring progress, and the magic o...

In this cozy episode of Touched by a Horse, hosts Melissa Pierce and Dane Cheek share life updates from their ranch in British Columbia — from chasing curious cows and cutting firewood to managing horses and preparing for winter. They reflect on their new rural adventures, discuss their love for fall, and offer a glimpse into Melissa’s equine gestalt coaching program. Plus, they share laughs about...

In this episode of Touched by a Horse, Melisa celebrates the inspiring journeys of Equine Gestalt Coaching program graduates who have transformed their life experiences into powerful written works. From memoirs of resilience and healing, to guides on personal growth, to creative explorations of the horse-human connection, these books reflect the courage and wisdom of practitioners who continue to...