Turn Riding Fear Around

Turn Fear Around Podcast: Why Our Anxiety Amplifies Horses Anxiety   In this episode, we explore the powerful connection between your anxiety and your horse's anxiety. Horses are highly sensitive to the energies around them—especially ours. When we feel fear, our horses often pick up on it, and their own anxiety increases. But what if you could reset that dynamic?   Join us for bite-sized, actiona...

In this episode, join us as we explore 'Horses Don't Say They are Sorry'. We apologize for things outside our control, when we feel for someone's situation, all kinds of things. Horses, on the other hand, live in the moment. They respond to situations based on their instincts and experiences, not out of guilt or the need to please others.    Turn Fear Around Podcast is filled with simple methods t...

In this episode, join us as we explore "Fear is a Springboard to JOY". Fear can be one of our greatest teachers, revealing what true courage looks like. Without fear, we wouldn’t have heroes or courageous heroines, and life wouldn’t be as rich and fulfilling. Join us as we explore how embracing fear can lead us to greater joy!   Turn Fear Around Podcast is filled with simple methods that can be us...

In this episode, join us as we explore 'Episode 50: Celebration of Fear'. CELEBRATION!! 50th episode! But let's talk about how to incorporate celebration. I was afraid with episode 1 but I did it. I am still learning and figuring out how to help you all even more. I am celebrating all of you, for taking this journey to your courage!   Turn Fear Around Podcast is filled with simple methods that can...

In this episode, join us as we explore 'The Panic Button'. The more we know about our fear, what triggers it, the more we can put solutions into place to overcome the fear and move into courage while keeping ourselves safe.   Turn Fear Around Podcast is filled with simple methods that can be used to overcome fear and anxiety. They are short - 5 to 10 minutes usually, so that you can spend the time...

In this episode, join us as we explore 'Flexibility and Fear'. We often think of our physical flexibility which is very important for riding, but what about our mental flexibility? When I realized we needed to take care of both, it opened my eyes to some things we can do.   Turn Fear Around Podcast is filled with simple methods that can be used to overcome fear and anxiety. They are short - 5 to 1...

In this episode, join us as we explore 'Holey Safety Net'. There are so many things we can put in place to help be our safety net but most of us riders, have holes in our safety net, if we even have one! When I had my accident, I didn't have anything.   Turn Fear Around Podcast is filled with simple methods that can be used to overcome fear and anxiety. They are short - 5 to 10 minutes usually, so...

In this episode, join us as we explore 'Facing 60 people: Will I Fail this horse?'. "Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, you are right!" - Henry Ford. I learned this on a very powerful level, from a horse I had never met that was at the end of her nerves. She was done and she was able to teach me "I can" and I was able to teach her, "She can". It was a crazy 30 minutes that changed...

In this episode, join us as we explore 'Courage Can Happen in an Instant'. When we have an accident, or something scary happen, we can take years to get our courage back. WHY? If the fear can happen in an instant, why can't the courage come back in an instant? It can. Well, not sure how to get it in an instant but 30 minutes or less. Why do we spend weeks, months or years in therapy?    Turn Fear...

In this episode, join us as we explore 'Let Gratefulness Hug Your Fear'. Being grateful for our fear isn't necessarily easy, but it is powerful. Practicing gratitude squeezes out the fear. I talk about gratitude and why it matters in this episode.   Turn Fear Around Podcast is filled with simple methods that can be used to overcome fear and anxiety. They are short - 5 to 10 minutes usually, so tha...

In this episode, join us as we explore 'Monkey Mind vs. Mindfulness'. We all can get caught up in our thoughts and lose being present in the moment. We also all have the ability to develop our mindfulness if we want too. For those of us with a little (or a lot of fear), mindfulness can be very powerful.   Turn Fear Around Podcast is filled with simple methods that can be used to overcome fear and...

In this episode, join us as we explore 'The Lion and the Zebra'. We can learn so much from nature and the lion and zebra's are no exception, especially when it comes to our horses. They have a powerful message for all of us that enjoy our horses.   Turn Fear Around Podcast is filled with simple methods that can be used to overcome fear and anxiety. They are short - 5 to 10 minutes usually, so that...

In this episode, join us as we explore 'F.L.Y.'. The three steps that will help you increase your confidence after something fearful has happened.   Turn Fear Around Podcast is filled with simple methods that can be used to overcome fear and anxiety. They are short - 5 to 10 minutes usually, so that you can spend the time practicing and more importantly, DOING. You can always re-listen if you woul...

In this episode, join us as we explore 'Mares or Geldings or Stallions?'. The way we communicate to our horses is so important. We can learn a lot from looking at how horses communicate with each other and the old adage "Ask a stallion, tell a gelding, negotiate with a mare" that applies to all horses.   Turn Fear Around Podcast is filled with simple methods that can be used to overcome fear and a...

In this episode, join us as we explore 'The Powerful Pond'. I love the analogy of the pond, getting ripples and coming back to calm. Also looking at the eye of the storm vs. the raging storm around it. I talk about how this applies to fear in this latest episode.   Turn Fear Around Podcast is filled with simple methods that can be used to overcome fear and anxiety. They are short - 5 to 10 minutes...

In this episode, join us as we explore 'What's in Your Tack Room?'. I was so shocked at how many ingredients were in my tack room that were RED warning ingredients. It sent me on a mission to clean up my tack room, feed, and everything in my house. I made it easy and just switched stuff out as I replaced it. Now the horses and I feel GREAT!   Turn Fear Around Podcast is filled with simple methods...

In this episode, join us as we explore 'When All Else Fails, Laugh'. Even when things are really hard and we are down in the dumps, laughter can turn everything around. I was tired of failing every single resolution I had ever made. I thought about it and what I really wanted was joy. I decided to laugh 400 times and a day and my world changed. Your world can change too!   Turn Fear Around Podcast...

In this episode, join us as we explore 'You Are Not Alone in Your Fear'. I felt so alone! I needed support from people that had been through fear and didn't just think "Get Over IT". There are a lot more people out there just like you and we can support each other!   Turn Fear Around Podcast is filled with simple methods that can be used to overcome fear and anxiety. They are short - 5 to 10 minut...

In this episode, join us as we explore 'Painful Joints Can Increase Fear'. I was so surprised that I was stiff and achy. I felt old. I promised I would never let this happen, yet happen it did. It contributed to my fear! I share my thoughts about this in this podcast.   Turn Fear Around Podcast is filled with simple methods that can be used to overcome fear and anxiety. They are short - 5 to 10 mi...

In this episode, join us as we explore 'Socks Linked to Fear?'. Feeling stiff, gaining weight, brain fog can just creep in over time if we let it. For me, putting on my socks one day was a wake up call! I realized I wasn't going to be able to sit on the floor and play board games with the grandkids and that was not acceptable.   Turn Fear Around Podcast is filled with simple methods that can be us...

In this episode, join us as we explore 'The Power of Standing Still for our MIND'. There is so much power in standing still with our mind. We are used to going, doing, pushing all the time but there is power in not doing, going, or pushing once in a while. Just standing still with our mind.   Turn Fear Around Podcast is filled with simple methods that can be used to overcome fear and anxiety. They...

In this episode, join us as we explore 'Celebrating Victories'. Cheer for all the little and big successes! Just like when your favorite teams win a game, we can celebrate our own victories and cheer ourselves on!   Turn Fear Around Podcast is filled with simple methods that can be used to overcome fear and anxiety. They are short - 5 to 10 minutes usually, so that you can spend the time practicin...

In this episode, join us as we explore 'Gear Stomps Fear'. I wear a life jacket riding! I figure if it helps me feel safe on the jet ski, might as well try it on the horses! There are so many things we can do to improve our safety which reduces our anxiety and fear.   Turn Fear Around Podcast is filled with simple methods that can be used to overcome fear and anxiety. They are short - 5 to 10 minu...

In this episode, join us as we explore 'From Setbacks to Stepping Stones'. When things get a little wonky, we can use that to make the future better. Those setbacks become our future path back to joy. Turn Fear Around Podcast is filled with simple methods that can be used to overcome fear and anxiety. They are short - 5 to 10 minutes usually, so that you can spend the time practicing and more impo...

In this episode, join us as we explore 'Reflecting on Your Rides'. Remembering what it was like when we enjoyed our riding and celebrating that time, can help us with the feelings to do that again. Turn Fear Around Podcast is filled with simple methods that can be used to overcome fear and anxiety. They are short - 5 to 10 minutes usually, so that you can spend the time practicing and more importa...