Unbridled Living

In episode 140 of the Rider's Mind Podcast we have a special guest Kathlyn Hossack with RideWell Performance, Kathlyn has been helping me with my own riding and it's opened a lot of doors to discovery and awareness within my own body and we have her here today to help explain some of that and what's been creating the results from the inside out. We talk about the nervous system, we talk about soma...

If you're working on something new right now, if you're learning something new, you may feel like a complete beginner and I'm with you there. But I've got a good reframe for you here today that will help you through these uncomfortable feelings. Stay tuned. Join the Conversation Join the discussion in the The Rider's Mind Community on Facebook. Want to connect or ask me a question? Find me on Inst...

Today I talk about how forcing things, trying to make things happen, trying to control situations is really something that we could benefit from getting away from. We see that in our rides and runs that any time we try to make a horse do something that doesn't work out for us. Whenever we try to control an outcome, whether it's in a relationship or in business, we usually learn lessons around that...

Those of us on a personal growth journey, a journey to a more mindful life, to better health and wellness know it's not an easy road. There is work that needs to be done and it does not always feel easy. Sometimes we may end up questioning why we're doing this. It was just easier to live in our heads. Ignorance was bliss. It was easier to not know, and this journey of self growth can come with its...

Simply your intention to connect and create a deeper relationship with your horse is powerful. It really is. But as you go deeper down the trail, you might come across a few blocks that are keeping you from going even deeper. I'll be discussing 4 of these blocks that you may encounter along your journey. With a greater awareness, you can start to clear and heal any of these blocks you might resona...

So often we think of our nerves, our nervousness, as something super negative and something that we don't want to have. But I really want to shift your perspective on this and have you recognize that your nervous system is working for you. Once you get to know it a little better, to know how to massage this energy into something that is going to serve you well and help you achieve your ideal perfo...

There are no winners at the pity parties, people. Let's not stay there for too long. It's okay to have big feelings. It's okay to feel like you're a complete failure, but you don't want to stay there. You will fail when you're chasing big dreams. That's part of life's design. The question is: How will you handle it when you fail? Are you prepared for that? Join the Conversation Join the discussion...

I love getting questions submitted for the podcast and we have a good one today. This question was from someone suffering from "barrel racing burnout". No matter what event you compete in, I'm sure you can relate to the feeling of being drained from doing things you love and having all kinds of feelings come up about it. Today my answer covers a lot of ground, but comes back to remembering to give...

When we comment, text or engage in any type of conversation, whether it be in person or especially online, we are subscribing to an energy. There is an energetic thread through this conversation that we are connecting to, which is exposing us to the energy of those that we connect to. By bringing this into your awareness you'll be better able to make an informed decision as to whether you want to...

In this episode I bring into awareness when we're "shoulding" ourselves, when we are saying we should do things when we enter events, because everyone else is doing them, where we think that we should be there, because it's just logical and makes sense. I've got a few questions and thoughts for you to ponder today to keep tabs on when you're "shoulding yourself" and when you're actually doing thin...

If you're anything like me, you love taking in information, whether it's through courses or podcasts or books, or going to clinics, and the best part is when you learn something new and you can quickly implement what you've learned and you can do it like a pro right away. But the most frustrating thing is when you learn something and then you never implement it or you learn something or you can't...

As Dr. Seuss says, there's no one youer than you and in this episode of the Rider's Mind Podcast, I talk about how, getting to know yourself, whether it's through a personality test or just really assessing who you are, has big benefits. It can be really empowering and we can find confidence in recognizing that we are very different and we're wired differently for a reason. The more we can show up...

Envy and jealousy are two emotions that I don't imagine anyone loves feeling. Maybe you're not aware you have them or perhaps it really bothers you when they hit. These emotions are part of the human experience, and this episode I'll talk about how to use them to your advantage. I don't mean in a competitive sense, but to use the emotions as intel as to what's really important to you, or to transm...

From the set of movies and the popular series Heartland, to Canadian Pro rodeos and the NFR, Alberta's Niki Flundra has made a living through horses and horsemanship. In this episode we learn more about Niki and all aspects of her business with horses.  We even chat about how she prepares her horses for stunts in movies.   She offers us some tips on connecting with our horses and a unique perspect...

Join this inspiring conversation with Michele Pankiew, a top 30 qualifier at the 2022 American.   Michele is an Alberta Mom chasing her dreams just like so many of us aspire to do. She shares the lessons and her mindset struggles and limiting beliefs that came up along her journey and how she overcame them.    I think you'll see parts of yourself in her story and I hope you'll also be inspired by...

Fuel prices are climbing fast. We need to band together to save money, but you might be like me and you normally would be selective about your travelling partners and prefer to travel alone. It might be time to reconsider that option. You might be looking at buddying up to make it feasible to head to events near and far. If so, listen to these tips for travelling partners before you make plans wit...

It's not the person sitting on the fence that deserves the credit, it's YOU. You're the one doing the work, daring greatly, being vulnerable, failing and getting back up. In this episode, I want you to recognize how important it is to take some credit and thank yourself for your success.  Join Stride , my next-level barrel racing group. We work on becoming mindful barrel racers so we can show up,...

Consider this your invitation to join me for my Joy Tuesday experiment.  In this episode, I'll share some ways that you can implement Joy Tuesday in your life. Let's see if we can create a movement to elevate our vibrations and access the energy of joy! Share your #JoyTuesday on social media and tag me @michelleadavey!  Learn with Me If you're looking to make changes to your mindset, be sure to si...

If you cry when other people cry, you might need Kleenex while you listen. This isn't an easy topic, but in this episode I'll talk about why it's so hard to lose a horse. I share some ideas for feeling better about the decisions you might have to make when saying goodbye. If you've lost a horse before, consider joining my March group healing session: https://michelledavey.com/marchenergyhealing/ L...

In this episode, I'm making the case for why horsemanship is an inside job. I'll give you some ideas for what you can work on to increase your ability to connect with horses and develop your skills as a horseman. I feel like when we focus on this, there is a beautiful ripple effect for our horsemanship and the lines of communication with your horse become clearer.  Learn with Me If you're looking...

If you ride more than one horse, you might be wondering how you can effectively switch back and forth. In this episode, I share how energy, intention and awareness are important when you move from one horse to another, both in competition and at home. Learn with Me If you're looking to make changes to your mindset, be sure to sign up for my free Next-Level Mindset Mini Course . Join Stride , my ne...

It seems like there is never enough time for the things you love to do. In this episode, I'll tell you how to make more time for yourself and your horse activities.  If improving your mental toughness and your competitive mindset is on your radar for 2022 and you're looking for support in choosing you, I can help with that. Register for Mental Toughness Bootcamp at michelledavey.com/bootcamp  

At any age and stage, you can change your brain and "learn new tricks". I'm creating a bootcamp for your mind. If you compete with horses and want to create new neural connections that serve you well, Mental Toughness Bootcamp is for you!  If you're ready to develop mindset skills for a healthy brain and presence for competition, I can help you with that.  Register for Mental Toughness Bootcamp at...

Your knees are knocking, you're getting lightheaded and you're not sure why you signed up for this event. You're feeling very vulnerable. Your heart is racing, your legs are stiff, you can't take deep breaths…it's not a great feeling, but it's a very common feeling. In this episode, I'll share why it feels so vulnerable when we are competing with our horses. Learn with Me If you're looking to make...

I've recently been part of several different challenges. I'm going to be running a challenge for you to build your mental toughness skills starting on January 17th.  In this episode, I'll share how challenges have worked for me and my family, plus tell you about the upcoming Mental Toughness Challenge ! Free Mental Toughness Challenge Starts January 17th Registration open now at  https://michelled...