Here in the blog, you’ll find messages from my heart. Each time I sit down to write, my intention is to write something that someone else needs to hear and something my heart needs to say. I want to write something that will plant a seed and could potentially change the trajectory of someone’s life. It might not be yours today, but it may be tomorrow, so enjoy your time and come back soon.

Episode 128: Using Jealousy & Envy To Your Advantage
The Rider’s Mind Podcast Episode 128: Using Jealousy & Envy To Your Advantage 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...

Episode 127: Heart of the Horse with Niki Flundra
The Rider’s Mind Podcast Episode 127: Heart of the Horse with Niki Flundra 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. Having started her career...

Episode 126: Chasing Dreams with Michele Pankiew
The Rider’s Mind Podcast Episode 126: Chasing Dreams with Michele PankiewJoin 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...

Episode 125: Tips for Travelling Partners
The Rider’s Mind Podcast Episode 125: Tips for Travelling Partners 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...

Episode 124: Give Yourself Credit
The Rider’s Mind Podcast Episode 124: Give Yourself Credit 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...

Episode 123: Joy Tuesday – An Experiment
The Rider’s Mind Podcast Episode 123: Joy Tuesday - An Experiment 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...

Episode 122: Why it’s So Hard to Lose a Horse
The Rider’s Mind Podcast Episode 122: Why it's So Hard to Lose a Horse 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...

Episode 121: Horsemanship is an Inside Job
The Rider’s Mind Podcast Episode 121: Horsemanship is an Inside Job 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...

Episode 120: Q & A-How can I switch mentally from one horse to another?
The Rider’s Mind Podcast Episode 120: Q & A-How can I switch mentally from one horse to another? 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...

Episode 119: How to Make More Time
The Rider’s Mind Podcast Episode 119: How to Make More Time We’re all juggling a lot of balls. We’ve got a lot of irons in the fire. 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...