Touched By A Horse

Welcome back, listeners! You’re in for one wild ride today. Listen in as Melisa and Dane take you on the road with a series of stories about their motor home adventures. From their reason for purchase to their beautiful journeys across the country, you won’t be able to help but to laugh at some of the crazy antics these two got up to during their RV days! Buckle up! Resources Mentioned:  Subs...

Today we’re joined by an EGC graduate and dear friend, Michelle Sidun. Michelle offers coaching and massage therapy services at her ranch, Triskele Pathways, and believes to be whole, authentic, and fulfilled, the body, mind, and spirit need to be attuned and in alignment. Listen in today to hear about her journey to EGC and how her life experience has led her to help transform the lives of others...

It’s that time of year again! Tune in today as Melisa and Dane recount the history of the annual Summit. This yearly event is an opportunity for the whole EGC community to celebrate the new graduates and reconnect with food, music, and traditions galore. While this magical event is only open to EGC grads, you’re getting a behind-the-scenes look today on the Touched By a Horse Podcast!  Resour...

Home is where the heart is, and building a ranch requires a ton of heart and hard work to boot. Today on the podcast, Melisa and Dane recount their journey from their former home to their current ranch and all the challenges along the way. From finding the perfect property to making friends with the local raccoon family, building a ranch is a labor of love and completely worth it. Listen in to hea...

A fun family victory leads proud parents. Melisa and Dane, on a trip down memory lane! Listen in on this episode of Touched By a Horse to hear about Cody’s road of determination toward success. From a two-year-old on a Big Wheel to a family man and National Champion Mountain Biker, we’re covering the incredible and memorable journey today. Stick around! Resources Mentioned:  Listen to Cody’s...

Welcome back to the podcast! Today we share the mic with a dear friend and incredible EGC practitioner, Kellie Grill. Despite her infectious laugh and sunny disposition, Kellie has overcome quite a bit of her own trauma and now helps others to do the same. Listen in to hear how Equine Gestalt has changed her life…and even saved the life of her husband! Want to request a topic for the podcast? Writ...

Throughout our lives, we’re taught many lessons, whether from our parents, our children, our friends, or our animals. Today on Touched By a Horse, Melisa and Dane share some of the most valuable lessons and rules they’ve learned to live by for a full life and happy hearts. Have anything you’d like to share about your own rules of life? Want to request a topic for the podcast? Write to Melisa@touch...

Today we welcome Melisa home from her retreat at Bonanza Creek Ranch! Listen in to hear about the awe-inspiring journey, the beautiful views, and the life-changing experiences through Gestalt. Interested in attending this retreat in 2023? Be sure to email office@touchedbyahorse.com for more information!  Resources Mentioned:  Learn more about Bonanza Creek Ranch ! Learn more about our sp...

Welcome back to the Touched By a Horse podcast! Today we welcome good friends, Jaclyn and Tom Mazione. Jaclyn is a graduate of the program and both she and her husband Tom worked together to conduct the first scientific research on the efficacy of Equine Gestalt Coaching. Feeling the magic of healing with horses is undeniable, but now sharing the scientific data behind that magic is groundbreaking...

Whether human or animal, we all thrive in healthy and loving communities. Today Melisa and Dane reflect on the incredible and unexpected community that’s grown from the Touched By A Horse program. Through good times and bad, this herd has remained steadfast. Listen in to hear tales from this journey to a community built to last.  Resources Mentioned:  Read Revolutionary Agreements Learn...

Today Melisa leads us in a fascinating lesson around horses and somatics! We learn about Melisa’s journey into this work and how public interest in the subject has evolved over the years. You could say her talks on the topic went from “come again?” to standing room only… Join us to learn the importance of not only understanding our own chakras but our horses’ as well. This energetic exchange is a...

Saddle up and settle in for an interview with a dear friend, EGC Method® Certified Practitioner, and current member of Melisa’s graduate program, Hertha Lund! After surviving a near-death experience, Hertha knew it was her mission to do everything possible to become whole, embody her real self, and fulfill her reason for being. Listen in today as we hear about her inspiration for healing and her i...

Cozy up and get ready for story time! Today Melisa and Dane take us down memory lane with hysterical and heartwarming tales of Dane’s father, James. This wonderful and sometimes kooky character went from an unexpected roommate to leaving a lasting impression on their family that they’ll never forget. Enjoy some family time on this episode of Touched By a Horse.  Resources Mentioned:  Lea...

Welcome back to the Touched By a Horse Podcast! Today we welcome a dear friend Kathy Slagter.  Kathy is a published author and speaker, and a dual certified graduate of the Touched By A Horse Program, Certified Equine Gestalt Coaching Method, and the Gestalt Coaching Method Certification Program! Listen in to hear about Kathy’s experience in the program, as well as the journey it’s led her on...

Today Melisa and Dane are brave and generous enough to share the incredible love story of their late daughter Molly and her husband Corey. From their adorable and unconventional first date to their final moments together, this touching tale reminds us that true love knows no bounds. Be sure to grab a tissue or two and settle in for a story that you’ll never forget.  Resources Mentioned: ...

Today Melisa and Dane continue the conversation around their three wonderful kids, this time under the lens of business and entrepreneurship! Whether you’re an entrepreneur, working for a big corporation, or a government employee, it’s important to value the work you’re dedicating your time to. Listen in to hear about the career paths and interests of Cody, Kevin, and Molly and what this blended f...

The Brady Bunch may have made it seem pretty simple, but in reality, creating and growing a blended family takes patience, love, and one heck of a sense of humor! Today Melisa and Dane are chatting about their experience as a blended family and raising their children together. Through big laughs and difficult times, listen in as this dedicated pair shares stories that will simultaneously make you...

Welcome back, listeners! You’re in for one wild ride today. Listen in as Melisa and Dane take you on the road with a series of stories about their motor home adventures. From their reason for purchase to their beautiful journeys across the country, you won’t be able to help but laugh at some of the crazy antics these two got up to during their RV days! Buckle up! Resources Mentioned:  Subscri...

Today we are pleased to be joined by Touched By a Horse graduate and Equine Gestalt Coach, Annie Young. After years of working as a Registered Pediatric Dietitian, Annie decided it was time to switch gears and begin supporting the parents whose emotional needs and healing journies often go overlooked. Join us today as we discuss Annie’s vision behind creating Sawubona Ranch and all she plans to sh...

Many of us have heard of and even sorted ourselves using the Myers-Briggs Personality Test to better understand ourselves and our partners. But did you know you can now test your horses? Join Melisa and Dane today as they break down the meaning of their own Myers-Briggs results and how Melisa translated this understanding into her book, Equusology, co-written with Caroline Fitzpatrick. Typology he...

What does it look like when horses step in and use their magic? Join us today on Touched By a Horse for a series of powerful stories you won’t believe. Listen in as Melisa breaks down the different categories of equine healers with examples of how they’ve touched the lives of her clients. Be sure to approach this episode with an open mind, and an open heart. We’re giving you an inside look at just...

Today we are pleased to be joined by Touched By a Horse graduate, Equine Gestalt Coach, and wonderful friend, Robert Goodland. Early in life, it was clear that Robert was created to serve. After a lifetime of working as a correctional officer, EMT, and eventually a full-time firefighter, the Universe made it clear that the EGC program was the next right step. Join us as we hear Robert’s story, fro...

Last week we covered everything from breeding to birth when it comes to foaling emotionally healthy horses. This week join Melisa and Dane as they discuss the next steps with these sweet newborns and how crucial these first few days and weeks will be for their development. What happens when bonding is threatened? How do you deal with an orphan foal? Listen in for how Melisa dealt with the unexpect...

Welcome back to the Touched By A Horse Podcast! Today Melisa takes us behind the scenes of the “Mareternity Ward”. When it comes to foaling an emotionally healthy horse, Melisa knows the journey begins at birth. Foaling over 250 horses has given her a keen sense of what to do, and what NOT to do. Listen in as Melisa shares tips and insider knowledge from imprinting, to her biggest mistakes. You wo...

Many of us move through life looking for our purpose. Though more often than not, what’s meant for us tends to find us in the most miraculous ways. This episode of Touched By A Horse takes a look back into the many examples in which Melisa received gifts from the universe that she could gift back unto those who needed it most.  Join Melisa and Dane as they discuss their serendipitous meeting...