Touched By A Horse

Today on the podcast we welcome back Annie Young from Sawubona Ranch. She and Melisa sit down to talk about the complex nature of parenting. In an age of ever-changing technology, parents face unique challenges like never before. Who do you turn to for advice? Tune in for support.  Resources Mentioned:  Work with Annie at Sawubona Ranch Call Annie at 720 468 0068 Support Hope Through Hor...

Melisa and Dane are in California and having a ball! Well, a baseball to be more precise. On today’s episode, we hear about their current adventures, as well as a look into an audience question Melisa addresses. Can you visualize your emotions as a yardstick? Listen in to learn how.  Resources Mentioned:  Support Hope Through Horses Learn more about the work of Touched By A Horse Find an...

Today on the podcast, Melisa is joined once again by EGC Coach and dear friend, Hertha Lund. Together they discuss Hertha’s fascinating life journey, how she has processed her trauma, and the book she has now written to help others do the same. Listen in and get ready to grab this book in September!  Resources Mentioned:  Learn more about Four Horses for Wholeness Support Hope Through Ho...

Welcome back to the podcast! Dane and Melisa are back in California and feeling lucky! Listen in to hear about their travels and new friends made along the way. Melisa also takes this time to talk about the group therapy process and what she calls “borrowed benefit.” You don’t want to miss it!  Resources Mentioned:  Support Hope Through Horses Learn more about the work of Touched By A Ho...

Melisa and Dane are back this week with another episode of Touched By a Horse! First, we get a look inside the wild, wonderful, and unfortunately wet updates from the ranch and beyond. Then Melisa does a deep dive into the topic of empathy. What is the true meaning, and how can we harness it to heal others? Find out now.  Resources Mentioned:  Support Hope Through Horses Learn more about...

Hello Healing Herd! Today Dane and Melisa take a break from their hectic schedules to sit down and give us the 411. Between special moments with friends, home renovations, and packing up for a month in California, life has been wonderful and wild! Listen in to hear even more updates on this episode of Touched By a Horse.  Resources Mentioned:  Support Hope Through Horses Learn more about...

It’s peak summertime on the ranch, and Melisa and Dane are back to tell us all about it this week. Listen in to hear about how Halo is proving himself in the round pen, Dane’s sporting misadventures, and Melisa's tips on keeping your animals safe when the temperatures rise.  Resources Mentioned: Support Hope Through Horses Learn more about the work of Touched By A Horse Find an Equine Gestalt...

Welcome good friend, colleague, and graduate of the EGC program, Kim Beer, to the podcast! Kim is a gifted photographer, entrepreneur, podcaster, and teacher to many. Today she and Melisa discuss their journey together as well as Kim’s journey to healing with Gestalt. You won’t want to miss this inspiring story.  Resources Mentioned:  Learn more about Kim’s work Explore the Beer Ranch Re...

Welcome back to the podcast! Between birthdays on June 29th and July 6th, Melisa and Dane are celebrating their birthday week, and you’re invited! Listen in to hear about how they’re celebrating. Melisa also shares the powerful work she’s been doing with couples to help repair their relationships. Join us!  Resources Mentioned: Support Hope Through Horses Learn more about the work of Touched...

Hey there, healing herd! Today we’re back with Melisa and Dane! After gathering some audience feedback, Melisa is giving you what you’ve asked for. Listen in as she lends some insight into the vibrational energy of horses and how it works to heal us. Plus, did you know there’s a National Dane Day? Meet us at the barn!  Resources Mentioned:  Learn more about Tracy and Touch of Equine Supp...

Today on the podcast, Melisa is joined by a dear friend and EGC grad, Tracy Wood. Looking for some deep healing accompanied by a beautiful Canadian vacation? Tracy’s ranch is the place to go. Listen in as the two discuss Tracy’s work, her deep understanding of life in agriculture, and Tracy’s equine partners. You don’t want to miss this episode! Resources Mentioned:  Learn more about Tracy an...

Today on the podcast, Melisa is joined by dear friend and EGC grad Julie Meyers. Julie’s childhood trauma led her on the path to healing herself and others with similar stories. Listen in to hear about Julie’s horse Charlie, her journey with the EGC program, and how she’s helping others today.  Resources Mentioned:  Learn more about Julie and Serenity Horse Support Hope Through Horses Le...

Hey there, healing herd. While this episode is not airing for another week or so, Melisa and Dane sat down to record this episode on Memorial Day! While we hope you all had a wonderful long weekend with your families, Melisa and Dane wanted to bring the true meaning of Memorial Day to the forefront. Listen in to hear about both of their father’s histories in the military, as long as the equine sac...

Welcome back to the podcast! Dane is out of town, so we’re getting one-on-one time with Melisa. Tune in to hear updates about Dane’s whereabouts,  the extraordinary work of her students, and how the farm is adjusting in Bitsy’s absence. Enjoy some quality time with Melisa today on the Touched By a Horse podcast.  Resources Mentioned:  Support Hope Through Horses Learn more about the...

Welcome back, Healing Herd! Today on the podcast Dane and Melisa are recording on Mother’s Day! Join them as they sit down to discuss all that’s been happening on the farm, including a core training program that begins hiding from a tornado! You don’t want to miss this one!  Resources Mentioned:  Support Hope Through Horses Learn more about the work of Touched By A Horse Find an Equine G...

Today’s episode is a bittersweet one. Melisa and Dane sit down to catch us up on their lives. While there have been wonderful moments amongst friends and new students, there has also been quite a loss. Join Melissa and Dane as they say goodbye to their miniature donkey, Bitsy, the heart of the herd, with the fondest of memories.  Resources Mentioned:  Support Hope Through Horses Learn mo...

Today Melisa welcomes Christina Stinchcomb to the podcast! Christina is a certified Equine Gestalt Coach and a certified Reach Out To Horses Trainer, as well as a certified Equestrian Tai Chi Level One Instructor. Christina’s commitment to holistic wellness and to exploring all we can learn in our quest to develop ourselves as the best equine partners that we can be brings a unique mission and pur...

Welcome back, Healing Herd! Today Melisa and Dane sit down together and give us an update on all the goings on while they continue their time in California. We hear about the amazing work happening at Hope Held by a Horse, exciting projects Melisa is exploring, and how new horse, Halo, is fairing on in the barn so far! Tune in for all the fun.  Resources Mentioned:  Learn more about Hope...

Welcome back to the podcast, Healing Herd! Today we play some catch up with Melisa and Dane as they continue their adventures in California. Melisa also discusses personal growth through horses and the delicate give and take of energy between us and these magnificent creatures. Listen in for more!  Resources Mentioned:  Support Hope Through Horses Learn more about the work of Touched By...

On today’s episode, we are joined by a member of the TBAH family, Risa August. Risa joins Melisa in California to discuss her 10-year journey working at Touched By a Horse, starting with her first interview. Listen in to hear about Melisa’s interesting hiring process, Risa’s rare health struggles, and how both women have supported each other through it all.  Resources Mentioned:  Support...

Melisa and Dane sit down today to discuss one of Melisa’s favorite books, “The Go-Giver,” by Bob Burg. As required reading in Melisa’s master's program, “The Go-Giver” helps tackle the discomfort around selling one's services that many tend to face. Listen in to hear the fundamentals and what Melisa and Dane have been up to lately…Donuts are involved!  Resources Mentioned:  Read The Go-G...

Today Melisa sits down with dear friend and Coach Supervisor at TBAH, Peggy MacArthur. The two sit down together to discuss their years of friendship, the many ups and downs in life they’ve shared, and the formative years of the EGC program. Tune in to hear this beautiful tale of companionship that has weathered storms and triumphed through many a success.  Resources Mentioned:  Learn ab...

In today’s episode, Melisa and Dane discuss horse wrecks. Anyone with years of experience riding horses has likely encountered their fair share of accidents and, unfortunately, was hurt. Listen to Melisa’s stories and the lessons learned through each incident.  Resources Mentioned:  Support Hope Through Horses Learn more about the work of Touched By A Horse Find an Equine Gestaltist near...

Please welcome to the podcast, dear friend and EGC graduate Annette Price! Annette drops in today to tell us about her healing work at Dragonfly Farm and her journey with Gestalt.  Annette likens the EGC program to a basket that holds all of the lifelong learning and adventures that she has experienced. Listen in to hear how she’s getting her hands dirty (in a good way) and passing along her...

Welcome back to the Touched By A Horse Podcast! Today Melisa sits down with EGC graduate and Gestalt practitioner Vonie Kalich. Listen in as Vonie tells us about the work she’s doing to heal others and some exciting programs she has coming up! She also tells incredible stories about her equine partner, Cody, and his client connections. You don’t want to miss it!  Resources Mentioned:  Le...