Unbridled Living

I don't believe that your hardships or how hard you work make you any more deserving of success. I understand this is an unpopular belief in a society driven by the hustle culture. We would all love to see someone who has struggled for years win. But can we also be happy for those who found success without the blood sweat and tears? In this episode, I'll tell you why I think deservedness is your b...

We're wired for safety and we find safety in numbers. But the magic isn't in following the crowd or masses. In this episode Michelle encourages listeners to discern what's right for them rather than just doing what everyone else is doing. The more we can tune into our own knowing and the compass we have within, the more we can align with the path that's meant for us. Next Level Mindset Mini Course...

In this episode I talk about how many of us were raised on the belief that if you don't ride during the week, you don't deserve to go on the weekend. I believe this can be a limiting belief and is likely the reason many women have quit competing or quit horses all together. Especially when they get to the "making meals, changing diapers, moving water trucks, baling hay, working full time and drivi...

Whether you've ever been drawn to hike in Utah or not, I hope this episode inspires you to go on your own adventure. Spending time on your own is a good opportunity to clear your energy and tune into your inner compass. Your adventure need not be grand, it can be to your local park or your own backyard. Adventure within your means, but don't let adventure sneak out of your life. In this episode I...

In this episode I unpack a few themes and reflect on the work I've been doing over the last year. I talk about the not so fun side of growth and ascension and the hard work that's done when digging into our shadows. Personal growth and healing isn't a one and done type of event, it's a journey back to yourself and in this episode I'm sharing how that's been looking for me. Next Level Mindset Mini...

If showing up authentically in our "unbridled life" means being who you truly are, do you know who that is? Many of us have never considered who we truly are, we're simply reacting to who the world believes us to be. What if all this time you've been "being" who others believe you to be, rather than who you truly are in your heart and soul. Michelle shares some questions that will help you explore...

A broken heart isn't just an expression, it can really happen. The grief and trauma we go through as humans that is normalized, can also have an impact on our hearts. In this episode, I share how we can subconsciously create a wall around our hearts with the intent on protecting ourselves from hurt. The result however is that we've created a wall that potentially blocks love from getting in and ou...

Whatever reel is playing in your head, is what you're training your subconscious to show more of. Thoughts become things, energy flows where attention goes, you are what you think and all those other sayings are true for a reason. Your brain is constantly wiring and rewiring, changing shape and consistency based on your primary thoughts. In this episode, I talk about some personal examples of how...

Are we lying when we tell someone we are "fine" when we are actually really struggling? Or do we get a bye on that lie because everyone does it? What if we started being a little more vulnerable and truthful and shared how we are for real? In this episode I talk about how to ask whether someone has the space for your truthful share, and how to allow someone the space to share with you. Maybe if we...

It seems we all have a long list of things we "should" be doing. But when was the last time you stopped the should loop and asked yourself how accurate this list really is? Does it align with an unbridled life? Are the things on the list even yours? Are you not doing the things that are legitimate shoulds because you're doing things that you've always thought you should do instead? You guessed it,...

It's one thing to desire to practice or pursue an unbridled life, but it's another to actually ask the things that try to hold you back, to step aside. In this episode we explore the different energies and resistance that can keep us from living the life our soul calls us to (no matter how many resources we have backing us to do so). All of these sticking points apply to chasing your dreams in an...

While you pursue your goals and unbridled life, are you remembering to consider yourself? Not just self love and self care, but actually considering whether what you're doing is for you?  Does it light you up? Does it make your heart flutter? And while you're in pursuit, are you remembering to take time for rest and repair? Building a strong foundation requires time for integration and letting the...

In this episode we uncover how we can be driven or held back from what we took on as our own before the age of 7. The bulk of our beliefs, values, stories and views are programmed into our subconscious mind before the age of 7. We may think we are grown up and have a mind of our own, but more often than not, our choices are being influenced by programs that are running in the background. In this e...

I believe that truly living an unbridled life means living true to yourself. This means being yourself and knowing who that is, even when it's uncomfortable to do so. Living authentically requires a lot of bravery as society and our innate nature pushes us to conform and fit in. As far as our nervous systems are concerned, fitting in is safest. Join me as I explore why authenticity is important, b...

This episode will require you to show up with an imagination and follow along. What if the game of life was simply to expand your personal biodome and increase your personal health through life experiences? The walls of your biodome (aka comfort zone) are built from your limiting beliefs, past experiences, and fears. All you have to do is regulate your nervous system to move and expand your game e...

Goal setting is good, but how about soul listening and intuition following when it comes to achieving things? In this episode I talk about considering how you want to feel while moving towards goals, as well as tuning into what you truly desire rather than what makes sense, or what everyone else is doing. Many of us are focused on the blood sweat and tears it takes to meet a goal instead of findin...

Rocker Steiner took the pressure off the barrel racers early on in the NFR as the couch jockeys and keyboard warriors had a lot to say about his behavior. While I believe everyone should play within the rules, in this episode I share why I feel Rocker is a pretty normal and healthy 18 year old just trying to live true to himself. Those of us looking to live an authentic and unbridled life, could l...

Living "unbridled" can be one of those easier said than done things. I'm not even sure it's something we master, it's simply something to be intentional about. In this episode I talk about the forces and systems out there that go against our desire to follow our hearts and live unbridled. From governments to our own nervous system, there's a lot of energy hitting us from different angles suggestin...

In this episode we're reminded to live. Each day we are closer to death, so why wait to start living an "unbridled life" and the one you dream of? I share several stories of people being spared death by a force greater than them, and the lessons that can be learned from not dying. Take these lessons and implement them into your own life so that you don't need to receive them yourself in real-time....

Every new book starts with an introduction setting the scene. In this inaugural episode of "Unbridled Living", I share where we've been and where we're going.    The thing is, your ideal performance state is not simply found in your head. Your brain and your body are connected. Your stories, beliefs and boxes, they are connected too. How you live Monday through Friday is connected to your ride on...

This wasn't something I had planned at all, but it is something I know with my heart and soul is the right thing to do. It's not just for me, but for you too. This is the end of the Rider's Mind Podcast and the beginning of something new. Rider Mindset work is just a sliver of what I can offer you and moving forward, I look forward to leading you in a more expansive way (that will still help you w...

We are wired for negativity so we must make an intentional effort to rewire or override that programming. It is easy to declare a "bad ride" even when 90% of it actually went really well. In this episode I share the Two Good Things habit that will help you get more of the good things from every ride. Join the Conversation Join the discussion in the The Rider's Mind Community on Facebook. Want to c...

In this episode I encourage you to get intune with your own knowing. Stop giving away your power to someone else while betraying your own knowing. It's excellent to ask for help and seek out professional opinions, just get clear on what feels good and not good to you, so you know which opinions, methods (and facts) to adopt as your own.  There are many reasons why it is difficult to trust yourself...

In this episode Michelle talks about how at any given equine event, we are all dealing with something. Many of us are packing past trauma and dysregulated nervous systems so it's a wonder there aren't more "words" shared at events. Being considerate of what others are going through, but also recognizing when you've been out of line, can go a long way. Join the Conversation Join the discussion in t...

Coming back from a summer hiatus, Michelle shares what is on the horizon for The Rider's Mind Podcast and puts out a call for guest suggestions. She shares an exercise that everyone could benefit from doing if they're looking to cultivate more joy in their life. Welcome back to the next season of the Rider's Mind! Join the Conversation Join the discussion in the The Rider's Mind Community on Faceb...