Good Movement Draws Good Movement

Terryn Drieling

In stockmanship (the art and science of handling cattle in a safe, effective, low-stress manner), we have this phrase . . . good movement draws good movement.  It’s this thing that happens when we ask a small group of cattle, maybe a cow, or a pair to move out in a certain direction and their movement draws the whole herd into moving in the same direction. Good movement happens when we approach the cattle with a positive attitude, read and really listen to what they’re telling us, and communicate accordingly.  We don’t approach the aware, flighty cattle the same as we do the tame, docile cattle. We adjust ourselves, our energy, and approach, and communicate with each differently. These adjustments help us effectively draw good movement from each, which then draws good movement from the herd. But it starts with us. The same is true for humans. Good movement starts with us. Welcome to Good Movement Draws Good Movement, the podcast where farmers, ranchers, and rural folks can grow relationally through awareness, understanding, and effective communication. Hey, it’s me - T. I’m your host, and I, along with my guests, will be covering topics related to drawing good movement - things like self and social awareness, brain science, positive psychology, extending grace, and so much more.  We’ll share tools that can help you understand why you are the way you are, why others are the way they are, and how you can use that to step out of self-told lies with grace and compassion to draw good movement in conversations, relationships, and life in rural America.  Tune in every Tuesday and make sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode! Let’s go draw good movement! Website: faithfamilyandbeef.com Instagram: @terryn.drieling Facebook: @faithfamilyandbeef Send me an email at terryn@faithfamilyandbeef.com Good Movement music by: Aaron Espe https://www.aaronespe.com/ Podcast produced by: Jill Carr Podcasting https://www.jillcarr.co

  1. 6D AGO

    121. A New Way to Grit Through with Victoria Mexcur

    In today's episode, I’m talking with licensed mental health therapist Victoria Mexcur about a new way to grit through. Trauma is often treated as a singular, heavy label, but it’s much more nuanced. It’s an experience that impacts the nervous system, creates mental loops, and can disconnect the mind and body in very individual ways. We dive into breaking stigma, repair, and why mental health is just as foundational as the land and animals we care so deeply for. This conversation is grounding, honest, and incredibly needed; I know it will meet you right where you are! In this episode, we cover: Victoria’s path into therapy + why she chose trauma workWhat trauma actually is + why it looks different for everyoneA reframe of “gritting through” that works WITH the body (instead of overriding it)How somatic experiencing & EMDR support nervous system regulationKey lessons from animals + Peter Levine’s workWhy traditional talk therapy isn’t always the right fit for rural & ag folksHow flexible, accessible therapy better supports rural life during busy seasonsUsing grit + a “get-er-done” mindset to reach out for support instead of going it aloneSimple starting tools for nervous system regulationWhy mental health is foundational to sustaining families, operations & long-term well-being Make sure to hit subscribe/follow so you never miss an episode! Find the complete show notes here: https://terryndrieling.com/new-way-to-grit-through Connect with Victoria: Follow on Instagram @tread_deepcounselingCheck out her websiteSend her an email at treaddeepcounseling@gmail.comReach out to her at (402) 403-9561 Connect with Terryn: Follow on Instagram @terryn.drielingCheck out my websiteSend me an email at terryn@terryndrieling.com Resources & Links: li...

    34 min
  2. FEB 3

    120. Why Is It So Hard to Admit Mistakes?

    In today’s episode, I’m talking about why it’s so hard to admit mistakes. I truly believe our willingness (or inability) to admit mistakes has a lot to do with our nervous systems and how they were shaped early on. If you grew up in a home where mistakes were met with grace, understanding, and direction, chances are it feels safer for you to own them now. But if mistakes were met with anger, shame, or punishment, your nervous system learned that it wasn’t safe to admit wrongdoing. This shows up everywhere these days - especially online. Mistakes are rarely met with curiosity or compassion anymore, but with harsh judgment and public shaming. If we genuinely want people to take responsibility (as well as ourselves), we HAVE to create safer spaces to be able to do so! In this episode, I cover: How our upbringing & early nervous system wiring shape our ability to admit mistakesThe role of modeling and imitation when we witness others deflect blame or avoid accountabilityWhy today’s online culture makes admitting mistakes feel increasingly unsafeHow to get curious when admitting a mistake feels HARDWays to engage with someone who struggles to admit mistakesHow Tom & I are modeling accountability + repair to help our kids w/admitting mistakes Make sure to hit subscribe/follow so you never miss an episode! Find the complete show notes here: https://terryndrieling.com/hard-to-admit-mistakes Connect with Terryn: Follow on Instagram @terryn.drielingCheck out my websiteSend me an email at terryn@terryndrieling.com Resources & Links: Join The DrawSchedule a free consult and see if 1:1 Good Movement Guidance is right for youCheck out my merch shopJoin the waitlist for the Good Movement CollectiveGood Movement music by: Aaron EspePodcast produced

    14 min
  3. JAN 27

    119. What Might Be Under the Perfectionism, Shame, and Self-Loathing with Amber Trejo

    In today's episode, I’m talking to Amber Trejo, a licensed marriage and family therapist who specializes in complex trauma and attachment, about what might be under the perfectionism, shame, and self-loathing. Amber explains how complex trauma often forms when there was never a true baseline of safety growing up, how, while it can be painful to realize we might hurt our kids, the repair matters FAR more than perfection, and so much more. Healing from complex trauma and things like perfectionism, shame, and self-loathing doesn’t start with “being better,” it starts with awareness, curiosity, and support. Whether that’s therapy, learning, or simply beginning to ask yourself gentler questions, please know you are not broken, and you are NOT alone! In this episode, we cover: Amber’s journey into understanding & working with complex traumaWhat complex trauma (C-PTSD) is + how growing up without a baseline of safety impacts the nervous systemThe key difference between PTSD and complex traumaHow emotional neglect often goes unrecognized, even in childhoods that felt “good”Why shame is central to complex trauma + how it often shows upHow complex trauma affects relationships, conflict & nervous system capacityWhy repair matters more than perfection in parentingHow to support yourself + loved ones when navigating complex trauma Make sure to hit subscribe/follow so you never miss an episode! Find the complete show notes here: https://terryndrieling.com/under-the-perfectionism Connect with Amber: Follow on Instagram @integrativetraumatherapistConnect on FacebookFollow on TikTokCheck out her websiteSend her an email at ambie0406@gmail.com Connect with Terryn: Follow on Instagram @terryn.drielingCheck out my websiteSend me an email at a...

    29 min
  4. JAN 20

    118. When the Thing Isn't the Thing

    In today's episode, I'm talking about what happens when the thing isn’t the thing. In rural and ag spaces, especially, we’re really good at shoving feelings down and pushing through. What’s underneath that “thing” is usually a whole pile of unacknowledged stuff (stress, exhaustion, grief, burnout, and more). Recognizing this gives us so much freedom. It helps us stop shaming ourselves for our reactions, stop personalizing other people’s emotions, and create space to get curious about what’s really going on. In this episode, I cover: How the “thing” that triggers us is often just the surface-level momentA real-life ranch example of displaced frustration between Tom and meWhat’s usually underneath the “thing”How recognizing when the thing isn’t the thing helps us and othersWhy this awareness creates space for curiosity, boundaries & more grounded communicationHow remembering that the thing isn’t the thing allows us to extend grace & compassion Make sure to hit subscribe/follow so you never miss an episode! Find the complete show notes here: https://terryndrieling.com/when-the-thing-isnt-the-thing Connect with Terryn: Follow on Instagram @terryn.drielingCheck out my websiteSend me an email at terryn@terryndrieling.com Resources & Links: Join The DrawSchedule a free consult and see if 1:1 Good Movement Guidance is right for youCheck out my merch shopJoin the waitlist for the Good Movement CollectiveGood Movement music by: Aaron EspePodcast produced by: Jill Carr Podcasting

    12 min
  5. JAN 13

    117. Getting Out of Your Head and Into the Run with Lydia Van Aken

    I'm excited to welcome Lydia Van Aken to the podcast today! In today's episode, we're talking about getting out of your head and into the run. Lydia shares how our emotions, beliefs, and nervous system state directly affect our horses (whether we’re aware of it or not). Building a strong connection requires self-awareness, intentionality, and learning how to regulate yourself FIRST. We also talk honestly about the cultural messages many of us grew up with in ag and rural communities, how suppressing emotions actually impacts our bodies, overthinking, and more. If you’re stuck in fear, frustration, or setback, stop focusing only on what’s wrong. Look for the opportunity, because ultimately, whatever you focus on will grow! In this episode, we cover: Lydia’s rodeo journey + how this led her into performance coaching & working with the mental side of athleticsHow the human athlete’s mindset directly impacts the equine athleteWhy self-awareness is key to building trust and connection with a horseHow suppressing emotions often leads to overwhelm and breakdown laterWhy getting into the run requires stepping out of overthinking & trusting muscle memoryWhy too much information can pull athletes out of their bodies and into their headsThe power in finding opportunity & growth within your challenges Make sure to hit subscribe/follow so you never miss an episode! Find the complete show notes here: https://terryndrieling.com/getting-out-of-your-head Connect with Lydia: Follow on Instagram @breakinggroundcoachingConnect on FacebookCheck out her websiteSend her an email at breakinggroundllc@outlook.com Connect with Terryn: Follow on Instagram @terryn.drielingCheck out my websiteSend me an email at terryn@terryndrieling.com Resources & Links: span...

    40 min
  6. JAN 6

    116. The Beliefs That Keep Us from Asking for Help

    In today's episode, I'm talking about the beliefs that keep us from asking for help. Asking for and receiving help is something I’ve been working on in my own life for quite some time now. It’s something that many of us struggle with (especially in agriculture). The truth, though? Not asking for help keeps us isolated, and honestly, that’s not benefiting anyone. As I continue working on this in my own life, I’ve realized that asking for and receiving help doesn’t mean I’m weak or “less than.” I’m letting connection happen, and that’s a beautiful thing! I want to encourage you to think about YOUR beliefs that may be keeping you from asking for help. You might be surprised at how good it feels when someone helps you (and how much they love it, too)! In this episode, I cover: Why asking for & receiving help has been such a challenge for me + many others in rural spacesA recent example from my own life of almost turning down help + what it revealedResults from my recent Instagram poll about how likely we are to ask for help5 core beliefs that hold many of us back from asking for helpHow generational conditioning & learned survival patterns shape the ways we avoid or decline helpThe difference between healthy independence & isolating ourselvesA powerful reframe I’m now leaning into when asking for help3 reflection prompts for you to explore Make sure to hit subscribe/follow so you never miss an episode! Find the complete show notes here: https://terryndrieling.com/asking-for-help Connect with Terryn: Follow on Instagram @terryn.drielingCheck out my websiteSend me an email at terryn@terryndrieling.com Resources & Links: Schedule a free consult and see if 1:1 Good Movement Guidance is right for you Join the waitlist for the Good Movement CollectiveCheck out my merch shopGood Movement music by: Aaron EspePodcast produced by: Jill Carr Podcasting

    18 min
  7. 12/30/2025

    115. The Growing Pains of Boundaries, Help, and Working Together with Tom

    In today's episode, we're talking about the growing pains of boundaries, help, and working together. While we complement each other in day-to-day work (and our relationship overall), we definitely still butt heads.  We've had arguments that feel funny now (like a certain Jack Russell terrier that almost ruined our relationship)! Working cattle has taught us about reading energy, adjusting expectations, and giving each other space when necessary. Maybe you have some growing pains with boundaries, asking for help, or something else in your life. Either way, you're so not alone, and we hope this lighthearted Q&A helps you feel a little more seen! In this episode, we cover: How Tom and I complement each other in day-to-day ranch work + spots where we still butt headsThe growing pains of boundaries in marriageOur argument from years ago that now feels funnyThe cattle-working lesson that shows up in our marriageWhy both asking for help AND receiving help still feels challengingA meaningful moment of finally accepting help that made a big difference Make sure to hit subscribe/follow so you never miss an episode! Find the complete show notes here: https://terryndrieling.com/growing-pains-of-boundaries Connect with Terryn: Follow on Instagram @terryn.drielingCheck out my websiteSend me an email at terryn@terryndrieling.com Resources & Links: Schedule a free consult and see if 1:1 Good Movement Guidance is right for you Join the waitlist for the Good Movement CollectiveCheck out my merch shopGood Movement music by: Aaron EspePodcast produced by: Jill Carr Podcasting

    33 min

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In stockmanship (the art and science of handling cattle in a safe, effective, low-stress manner), we have this phrase . . . good movement draws good movement.  It’s this thing that happens when we ask a small group of cattle, maybe a cow, or a pair to move out in a certain direction and their movement draws the whole herd into moving in the same direction. Good movement happens when we approach the cattle with a positive attitude, read and really listen to what they’re telling us, and communicate accordingly.  We don’t approach the aware, flighty cattle the same as we do the tame, docile cattle. We adjust ourselves, our energy, and approach, and communicate with each differently. These adjustments help us effectively draw good movement from each, which then draws good movement from the herd. But it starts with us. The same is true for humans. Good movement starts with us. Welcome to Good Movement Draws Good Movement, the podcast where farmers, ranchers, and rural folks can grow relationally through awareness, understanding, and effective communication. Hey, it’s me - T. I’m your host, and I, along with my guests, will be covering topics related to drawing good movement - things like self and social awareness, brain science, positive psychology, extending grace, and so much more.  We’ll share tools that can help you understand why you are the way you are, why others are the way they are, and how you can use that to step out of self-told lies with grace and compassion to draw good movement in conversations, relationships, and life in rural America.  Tune in every Tuesday and make sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode! Let’s go draw good movement! Website: faithfamilyandbeef.com Instagram: @terryn.drieling Facebook: @faithfamilyandbeef Send me an email at terryn@faithfamilyandbeef.com Good Movement music by: Aaron Espe https://www.aaronespe.com/ Podcast produced by: Jill Carr Podcasting https://www.jillcarr.co

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