Inspire Me Forward

Lynda

Inspire Me Forward is a series of conversations where guests from all walks of life and every corner of the world Share Their Stories. We are now in Season 6: Inspire Me Equine It came into our hearts that Equine Leadership and Inspire Me Forward should collaborate and delve into the Horse~Human relationship and the paradigm that is the herd.   Equine Leadership (www.equineleadership.ca) is a publication of short stories sharing the voice and wisdom of the horse, now going into its 11th year.  Inspire Me Forward (in its 3rd year) is a podcast sharing stories of life and all of the pieces that hold it together, even when it might feel like it's falling apart.     This moment in time seemed like the perfect evolution of the two and it felt natural to invite the horses and authors from Equine Leadership. In this space, they will share their own unique ways of bringing the voice and wisdom of the horse to the human world.   Equine Leadership has a unique vision: We believe that horses, living as close to nature as possible, can provide a paradigm of living that is clear, authentic, and heart-based.    There is much to learn that is good for all of humanity, as well as the collective that we call Earth. Spending time observing and interacting with the paradigm of the horses is a move to simplify life, to connect with something profound and enlightening. Their natural way of life offers insight into our truest paths. When we step outside of the ring and into the herd, we experience a relationship of equity and compassion.  At Inspire Me Forward, our belief is that we inspire others when we share our stories and share a collective connection.  We let each other know that they are not alone in this big, beautiful world. "The courage it takes to share one's story might be the very thing someone else needs to open their heart to a brighter tomorrow".   Episodes available on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, and here.  There are past episodes, from Episode 1, on our YouTube channel.  @lyndajwatsoninspiremeforward         

  1. Inspire Me Equine Episode 45 with Kate Neligan from California, USA

    NOV 24

    Inspire Me Equine Episode 45 with Kate Neligan from California, USA

    Inspire Me Equine A Collaboration of Equine Leadership and Inspire Me Forward Our next episode of Inspire Me Equine (Season 6 of Inspire Me Forward) is rich and full of wisdom from our guest as well as the horses. Thank you, Kate Neligan from the Central Coast area of California, USA for joining me in this sacred space. It was such an inspiring and profound conversation. One might say it was: timeless. I will let you, dear listener, find the wisdom that was meant for you. Kate was one of our illustrious authors in our 8th Edition of Equine Leadership Here story:  THE AWE OF HORSES Catalyzing the Great Awakening  My favourite quote is her opening paragraph: “Horses remind us of who we can be. They require presence, evoke awe, celebrate authenticity, and help us to awaken to our true nature. Just being and breathing with them can help us to reset the nervous system and to feel unconditionally loved and accepted.” A bit of info on Kate: Kate Neligan is an Equine-Partnered Life/Business Coach who supports her clients' intuition, emotional intelligence, and empowered leadership both virtually and in-person with horses and goats. Kate left her VP of Marketing career at a movie studio to pursue her calling for the transformation that happens within the human-animal bond. She brings her Master's degree in Spiritual Psychology and numerous trainings in various healing modalities to her 15 years as a coach. Kate is passionate about helping women to thrive and is a best-selling author with stories in the books The Power of Being a Woman and Women Will Save the World. She is also an Animal Communicator & Healer and is published in the books Animals and Nature by Common Sentience. Kate is a motivational speaker with a TEDx talk on perfectionism. The Awakening With Equines certification program and horse wisdom card deck she created is for new or next-level equine-partnered coaches who are trailblazing new paths with humans and horses.  Thank you, Kate for sharing your stories, time, wisdom, and knowledge with us. With the utmost of gratitude. Here are some of Kate’s links: Website: www.kateneligan.com AWE card deck: https://www.kateneligan.com/carddeck  IG: @KateNeliganEquineCoach FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/awakeningwithequines  ~*~ Join us at: Inspire Me Forward: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1218273445447262 Equine Leadership: https://www.facebook.com/EquineLeadership  OR IG @equineleadership Website: www.equineleadership.ca     Equine Leadership Volume 11 Previews https://www.equineleadership.ca/elvolume11.html  Equine Leadership: A Collection of Short Stories is available online. Our last volume is now available on Amazon. Next Volume: early 2026  https://www.equineleadership.ca/elpublication.html  If you have enjoyed this or other episodes of Inspire Me Forward, please consider a donation to assist with the cost of creating these inspiring conversations.  https://www.equineleadership.ca/donateel.html

    1h 19m
  2. Inspire Me Equine Episode 44 with Kathy Moffatt of Merrickville, Canada

    NOV 12

    Inspire Me Equine Episode 44 with Kathy Moffatt of Merrickville, Canada

    Inspire Me Equine A Collaboration of Equine Leadership and Inspire Me Forward   Our next episode of Inspire Me Equine (Season 6 of Inspire Me Forward) Is rich and full of wisdom from our guest as well as the horses. Thank you, Kathy Moffat of Rideau Breeze Stables and Wellness Center in Merrickville, Ontario, Canada, for joining me in this sacred space. We spoke of so much and I will let you, dear listener, find the wisdom that was meant for you.  Kathy authored for Equine Leadership in our 9th volume. The following is a link to that story: Four Horses Two Women, A Story of Connection https://www.equineleadership.ca/9theditionkm.html    Thank you, Kathie for sharing your time, wisdom, and your herd with us. With the utmost of gratitude. ~*~ Kathy and all she does with her herd can be found at: https://rideaubreezestablesandwellnesscentre.com/  ~*~ Join us on FB at:  Inspire Me Forward: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1218273445447262 Equine Leadership: https://www.facebook.com/EquineLeadership Website: www.equineleadership.ca    Equine Leadership: A Collection of Short Stories is available online and our last volume is now available on Amazon (as will the next one). https://www.equineleadership.ca/elpublication.html    If you have enjoyed this or other episodes of Inspire Me Forward, please consider a donation to assist with the cost of creating these inspiring conversations.  https://www.equineleadership.ca/donateel.html

    1h 18m
  3. Inspire Me Equine Episode 43 with Michaele Slade from UK

    OCT 21

    Inspire Me Equine Episode 43 with Michaele Slade from UK

    Inspire Me Equine A Collaboration of Equine Leadership and Inspire Me Forward  Our next episode of Inspire Me Equine (Season 6 of Inspire Me Forward) is rich and full of wisdom from our guest as well as the horses. Thank you, Miichaela Slade from Somerset, UK, for joining me in this sacred space. It was such an inspiring and profound conversation. One might say it was: timeless. I will let you, dear listener, find the wisdom that was meant for you. Michaela was one of our illustrious authors in our 10th Anniversary Edition of Equine Leadership  The Felt Sense of Connection with Horses Quote:  “I’m young and life feels upside down and inside out.  It seems like it has always felt this way, which endures the question, what is the point? Everything hurts! What is it all about?’  …. This. This is what it’s all about. Here. Now. The timeless continuum of Now is shared with this beautiful being of presence and stillness. I’m here: in my legs, arms, hands, feet, breath, heart, and soul. A sense of rhythm enters my being like a slow, deep pulse that emanates from the earth. My lungs move slowly and deeply, aligning with this rhythm. I feel him next to me, sharing space with me and my presence; guiding me into his rhythm, the rhythm of nature.” https://www.equineleadership.ca/volume10ms.html    Thank you, Michaela for sharing your stories, time, wisdom, and knowledge with us. With the utmost of gratitude. Here is Michaela’s link to her website: www.theheardtherapy.com  ~*~ Join us at: Inspire Me Forward: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1218273445447262 Equine Leadership: https://www.facebook.com/EquineLeadership  OR IG @equineleadership Website: www.equineleadership.ca     Equine Leadership Volume 11 Previews https://www.equineleadership.ca/elvolume11.html  Equine Leadership: A Collection of Short Stories is available online and our last volume is now available on Amazon (as will the next one). https://www.equineleadership.ca/elpublication.html  If you have enjoyed this or other episodes of Inspire Me Forward, please consider a donation to assist with the cost of creating these inspiring conversations.  https://www.equineleadership.ca/donateel.html

    1h 8m
  4. Inspire Me Equine Episode 42 with Stephanie Sawtelle of Pennsylvania, USA

    OCT 12

    Inspire Me Equine Episode 42 with Stephanie Sawtelle of Pennsylvania, USA

    Our next episode of Inspire Me Equine (Season 6 of Inspire Me Forward) is rich and full of wisdom from our guest, as well as the horses. Thank you, Stephanie Sawtelle from Edinboro, Pennsylvania, USA, for joining me in this sacred space. It was such an inspiring and profound conversation. One might say it was timeless. I will let you, dear listener, find the wisdom that was meant for you. Stephanie was one of our illustrious authors in our 10th Anniversary Edition of Equine Leadership How Time Works As Learned Through a Lifetime with my Horse “Time is not one thing; it does not work in only one direction or at one pace, but it is undeniably one of the great structures by which we can define, experience, and create our existence, including our connection with each other.” https://www.equineleadership.ca/volume10ss.html   Thank you, Stephanie, for sharing your stories, time, wisdom, and knowledge with us. With the utmost of gratitude. Here are Stephanie’s links: www.StephanieSawtelle.com  www.facebook.com/share/19wkykoAbZ/ www.instagram.com/stillpoint_farmasea?igsh=MXhkbXk4djdmbHdqZA==   ~*~   Join us at: Inspire Me Forward: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1218273445447262 Equine Leadership: https://www.facebook.com/EquineLeadership  OR IG @equineleadership Website: www.equineleadership.ca     Equine Leadership Volume 11 Previews https://www.equineleadership.ca/elvolume11.html    Equine Leadership: A Collection of Short Stories is available online, and our last volume is now available on Amazon (as will the next one). https://www.equineleadership.ca/elpublication.html  If you have enjoyed this or other episodes of Inspire Me Forward, please consider a donation to assist with the cost of creating these inspiring conversations.  https://www.equineleadership.ca/donateel.html

    1h 5m
  5. Inspire Me Equine Episode 41 with Kerri Lake of California, USA

    SEP 27

    Inspire Me Equine Episode 41 with Kerri Lake of California, USA

    Inspire Me Equine A Collaboration of Equine Leadership and Inspire Me Forward Our next episode of Inspire Me Equine (Season 6 of Inspire Me Forward) is rich and full of wisdom from our guest, as well as the horses. Thank you, Kerri Lake from Half Moon Bay, California, for joining me in this sacred space. It was such an inspiring and profound conversation. I will let you, dear listener, find the wisdom that was meant for you. Kerri has been an alumni author with Equine Leadership since its 6th volume (we are on 11 now) The following are links to her pieces and the words from each story that we wove through our conversation.  6th volume – A Culture of the Heart, Include Yourself in the Harmony of Connection Embodied Harmony https://www.equineleadership.ca/6theditionkl.html  7th volume – Non-Linear Communication, Horses Remind Us of our Innate Relationship with Life Emotional Weather https://www.equineleadership.ca/7theditionkl.html  Upcoming 11th volume – Relational Intelligence, Horses are Masters of Embodied Intellect Embodied Intellect https://www.equineleadership.ca/elvolume11.html  Thank you, Kerri for sharing your stories, time, wisdom, and knowledge with us. With the utmost of gratitude. More on Kerri and her amazing work can be found here:   www.generateharmony.com/blog www.compassconversations.com www.intuitivelearningfoundation.org www.substack.com/@kerrilake www.facebook.com/kerrilake1 http://www.courses.kerrilake.com  www.amazon.com/author/kerrilake ~*~  Join us at: Inspire Me Forward: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1218273445447262 Equine Leadership: https://www.facebook.com/EquineLeadership  OR IG @equineleadership Website: www.equineleadership.ca     Equine Leadership Volume 11 Previews https://www.equineleadership.ca/elvolume11.html  Equine Leadership: A Collection of Short Stories is available online and our last volume is now available on Amazon (as will the next one). https://www.equineleadership.ca/elpublication.html    Dara McAnulty, author of Diary of a Young Naturalist I shared a quote of Dara’s in our conversation: “I’m still pretty certain we can fix this crisis, but if we solve it because of fear and we go back to our original ways, the problems that we thought we dealt with reappear, and we’re back in the same boat in about a hundred years, basically. But if we solve the problems because of wonder, because of joy, because we care, that’s a lot more permanent.”  https://emergencemagazine.org/conversation/finding-joy-in-the-unknown/

    1h 23m
  6. Inspire Me Equine Episode 40 with Georgie McBurney of Dorchester, UK

    SEP 22

    Inspire Me Equine Episode 40 with Georgie McBurney of Dorchester, UK

    Inspire Me Equine A Collaboration of Equine Leadership and Inspire Me Forward Our next episode of Inspire Me Equine (Season 6 of Inspire Me Forward) is rich and full of wisdom from our guest as well as the horses. Thank you, Georgie McBurney from Dorchester, UK for joining me in this sacred space. We spoke of so much and I will let you, dear listener, find the wisdom that was meant for you. Georgie has been an alumni author with Equine Leadership since its third volume (we are on 11 now) The following are links to her pieces and the quotes we shared: 3rd volume – Equine ReWilding (co-authored)   Quote: When we are with equines, particularly outside in nature, we are reminded of our own connectivity to our external and inner worlds. This allows our wild self to come to the fore. Sometimes to strengthen our connection, we need to unlearn what we have learnt, to discover what we already know - we call this Equine ReWilding.   https://www.equineleadership.ca/thirdeditiongmla.html  5th volume -  Freeing the Inner Child   Quote: In essence the horse links us back to our ancient ancestor’s way of well being, a way of being in connection with ourselves, each other and with our planet.  https://www.equineleadership.ca/fiftheditiongm.html  10th  volume - The Three Grey Ponies, A Story Written in the Stars   Quote: Each pony has encouraged healing, which has allowed me to know myself fully. An inward journey discovering chaos and order, neither bad nor good, but like sides of the same coin. https://www.equineleadership.ca/volume10gm.html    Thank you, Georgie for sharing your time, wisdom, and knowledge with us. With the utmost of gratitude.   Here is Georgie’s website, work we spoke of, and contact info: https://georginamcburney.com/  (contact info available here) https://forestedgetherapy.co.uk/  (a collaborative therapy Georgie is a part of) ~*~ Join us on FB at:  Inspire Me Forward: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1218273445447262 Equine Leadership: https://www.facebook.com/EquineLeadership Website: www.equineleadership.ca

    48 min
  7. Inspire Me Equine with Greta Matos from Patagonia, Chile

    AUG 23

    Inspire Me Equine with Greta Matos from Patagonia, Chile

    Inspire Me Equine A Collaboration of Equine Leadership and Inspire Me Forward Our fourth episode of Inspire Me Equine (Season 6 of Inspire Me Forward) Is rich and full of wisdom from our guest as well as the horses. Thank you, Greta Matos from Patagonia, Chile for joining me in this sacred space. We spoke of so much and I will let you, dear listener, find the wisdom that was meant for you. Greta is an alumni author with Equine Leadership. The following are links to stories she has shared with us over the years.  As Nature Intended https://www.equineleadership.ca/7theditiongm.html The Whisper of Reverence https://www.equineleadership.ca/8theditiongm.html Reawakening Our Peaceful Nature https://www.equineleadership.ca/9theditiongm.html  Here is a bit more about Greta and links to her essence that she shares:  Greta is deeply committed to a life of intentional relationship with Earth, Horse and Soul. With her family and herd, she composes a life in the heart of Patagonia, where she is devoted to soulful relationships with human and non-human kin. Her life practice nurtures spaces where the wild essence of the horse, human and earth can encounter their shared language. Collaborating with horse herds at liberty, she works with folks longing to deepen their natural capacity to flow and evolve authentically with all that exists within the unknown. She is a writer, a mother, a soul friend and a dedicated spirit.    Quila Quina - https://quilaquina.com/my-work Instragram - @curakuda / @wanderwithgreta Contact - greta@curakuda.com Thank you, Greta for sharing your time, wisdom, and knowledge with us. With the utmost of gratitude. ~*~ Join us on FB at:  Inspire Me Forward: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1218273445447262 Equine Leadership: https://www.facebook.com/EquineLeadership Or visit our website:  www.equineleadership.ca

    1h 1m
  8. Inspire Me Equine with Kelly Jones of Unbridled Connection from Colorado, USA

    AUG 9

    Inspire Me Equine with Kelly Jones of Unbridled Connection from Colorado, USA

    Inspire Me Equine A Collaboration of Equine Leadership and Inspire Me Forward   Our third episode of Inspire Me Equine (Season 6 of Inspire Me Forward) is rich and full of wisdom from our guest as well as her herd. Thank you, Kelly Jones of Unbridled Connection in Colorado, USA for joining me in this sacred space. We spoke of so much and I will let you, dear listener, find the wisdom that was meant for you.   Kelly is an alumni author with Equine Leadership. The following are links to stories she has shared with us over the years.    Equine Leadership Publications 6th Volume  Allowing and Healing with Horses  https://www.equineleadership.ca/6theditionkj.html  9th Volume Simplification and Love https://www.equineleadership.ca/9theditionkmj.html  10th Volume From Doing and Being https://www.equineleadership.ca/volume10kj.html     Here are some links to learn more about or contact Kelly: Web Sites: https://www.unbridledconnection.com/ https://www.equisomatic.com/home  Links:  Somatic Experiencing International, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner https://directory.traumahealing.org/practitioner/kelly-jones/ Peer Support Professional https://cmwn.org/ Natural Lifemanship Institute  https://naturallifemanship.com/       Kelly’s Book: Unbridled Connection: Soul Discovery Through Nature & Horses  https://bookstore.weeva.com/products/unbridled-connection-soul-discovery-through-nature-horses   Thank you, Kelly, for sharing your time, wisdom, and knowledge with us. With the utmost of gratitude.   ~*~ Join us on FB at:  Inspire Me Forward: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1218273445447262 Equine Leadership: https://www.facebook.com/EquineLeadership Website: www.equineleadership.ca

    50 min

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Inspire Me Forward is a series of conversations where guests from all walks of life and every corner of the world Share Their Stories. We are now in Season 6: Inspire Me Equine It came into our hearts that Equine Leadership and Inspire Me Forward should collaborate and delve into the Horse~Human relationship and the paradigm that is the herd.   Equine Leadership (www.equineleadership.ca) is a publication of short stories sharing the voice and wisdom of the horse, now going into its 11th year.  Inspire Me Forward (in its 3rd year) is a podcast sharing stories of life and all of the pieces that hold it together, even when it might feel like it's falling apart.     This moment in time seemed like the perfect evolution of the two and it felt natural to invite the horses and authors from Equine Leadership. In this space, they will share their own unique ways of bringing the voice and wisdom of the horse to the human world.   Equine Leadership has a unique vision: We believe that horses, living as close to nature as possible, can provide a paradigm of living that is clear, authentic, and heart-based.    There is much to learn that is good for all of humanity, as well as the collective that we call Earth. Spending time observing and interacting with the paradigm of the horses is a move to simplify life, to connect with something profound and enlightening. Their natural way of life offers insight into our truest paths. When we step outside of the ring and into the herd, we experience a relationship of equity and compassion.  At Inspire Me Forward, our belief is that we inspire others when we share our stories and share a collective connection.  We let each other know that they are not alone in this big, beautiful world. "The courage it takes to share one's story might be the very thing someone else needs to open their heart to a brighter tomorrow".   Episodes available on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, and here.  There are past episodes, from Episode 1, on our YouTube channel.  @lyndajwatsoninspiremeforward