The Touch of a Mustang | Wild Horses and Healing With Nature

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Horses guide us to heal ourselves. We have left ancient wisdom behind in the world today, but we are rediscovering that some of the most powerful healing modalities come by reentering the natural world. One of those places in which it is becoming increasingly clear we gain the wisdom needed to thrive in the world today is at the side of a horse. While all horses hold an incredible capacity to aid humans in this way, it is often the wild, discarded, and "dangerous" horses that provide the clearest lessons IF we are willing to set aside the ego and instead enter an expanded world of learning.

  1. 1d ago

    The Healing Power of Sound in an Overwhelming World with Craig Goldberg | Episode 86

    Using the powerful tool of sound and vibration might be just the tool you're looking for to improve your wellness, guide your meditations, and increase mindfulness. In this episode I talk with Craig Goldberg, co-founder of inHarmony. After a life changing session with a sound lounge Craig began a journey to bring the powerful healing of sound and vibration to others. Craig and his team are now diligently working to scientifically support the use of sound and the powerful impact it has on our mind. Craig is a relaxation expert dedicated to helping people experience a deeper sense of calm sound and vibration. CONNECT WITH CRAIG Website: https://iaminharmony.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inharmonyinteractive/ CONNECT WITH THE TOUCH OF A MUSTANG Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thetouchofamustang.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thetouchofamustang/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/TheTouchofaMustang SUPPORT THE PODCAST ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/thetouchofamustang⁠⁠⁠⁠ Help more people discover the healing power of horses: Like, comment, subscribe, review and share this episode with a friend.

    The Healing Power of Sound in an Overwhelming World with Craig Goldberg | Episode 86

  2. Aug 20

    How Hunters Steward the Earth with Kurt Belding | Episode 85

    Our public lands will be lost if we can't fight together. In this episode a talk with an atypical guest, about a topic I have very little knowledge of--hunting. Kurt Belding from Western Obsession joins me as we talk about the process of creating a life you love, why the hardest things in life are the most meaningful, and how we are losing ourselves as we become more and more removed from the natural world. You might not think a wild horse lover and a hunter would have much to talk about, but there was one huge thread in our conversation. We both understand the powerful impact nature can have in our lives to make it better. While it might seem surprising to some, hunters play a massive role in protecting wildlife and habitats. Kurt is the driving force behind Western Obsession TV and Hunt Adventures. Obsessed with hunting and committed to the fair-chase tradition, his goal is to hunt till he's 80 years old. Kurt and his team personally vet every outfitter and guided trip offered through Hunt Adventures, ensuring each one meets the standard you've watched on the show: real country, real hunting, real results. CONNECT WITH KURT Website: https://westernobsessionstv.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WesternObsessionsTV Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/western_obsessions_tv/ CONNECT WITH THE TOUCH OF A MUSTANG Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thetouchofamustang.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thetouchofamustang/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/TheTouchofaMustang SUPPORT THE PODCAST ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/thetouchofamustang⁠⁠⁠⁠ Help more people discover the healing power of horses: Like, comment, subscribe, review and share this episode with a friend.

    How Hunters Steward the Earth with Kurt Belding | Episode 85

  3. Aug 11

    If Traditional Therapy Falls Short Horses Might be the Answer with Vanessa Petronelli | Episode 84

    Horses might be the answer you are looking for. In this episode I talk with Vanessa about the incredible experiences we have had with horses in allowing us to better understand ourselves and alter our behavior. We dive into the many benefits Vanessa has seen as she has provided the space for humans who are hurting to pair with horses. And you won't want to miss the incredible journey that brought a traumatized Mustang into Vanessa's life as an incredible spirit guide. In partnership they helped one another heal and grow. Vanessa Petronelli is an equine-guided transformational facilitator and speaker with 17 years of international experience. She’s the founder of Equine Soul Journeys, based just outside of Nashville, Tennessee. Her work meets people in transition, where the old self is falling away and a truer one is ready to emerge. She guides them home to their most authentic, aligned self, working at every level needed for that becoming. In person, she offers private sessions, retreats and Women’s Circles with Horses events alongside her rescued mustang Gabriel and a small herd. Virtually, she works with clients all over the world. Vanessa’s work has been featured in major publications and media, and she recently spoke at the Southern Equine Expo. She believes the deepest transformation happens when we stop performing and trust what’s emerging underneath. CONNECT WITH VANESSA Website: equinesouljourney.com Instagram: instagram.com/vanessapetronelli Facebook: facebook.com/vanessa.petronelli  TikTok: tiktok.com/@iamvanessapetronelli CONNECT WITH THE TOUCH OF A MUSTANG Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thetouchofamustang.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thetouchofamustang/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/TheTouchofaMustang SUPPORT THE PODCAST ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/thetouchofamustang⁠⁠⁠⁠ Help more people discover the healing power of horses: Like, comment, subscribe, review and share this episode with a friend.

    If Traditional Therapy Falls Short Horses Might be the Answer with Vanessa Petronelli | Episode 84

  4. Aug 4

    Women and Wild Horses Helping Humanity Heal with Chance Foreman and Grant Gottfurcht | Episode 83

    There might be an incredible path to healing that you've never heard about. In this episode I talk with Chance Foreman and Grant Rose about their new film, Dance of the Wild. In their film, Chance and Grant set out to tell the story of wild Mustangs in America. Along the way, they learned about the incredible women working beside these often unwanted and discarded horses. This is not a story of horse training or horsemanship, but a story of how women are pairing with formerly wild horses to bring hope and healing to a broken world. Dance of the Wild sets out to show both the beauty of wild horses with it's beautiful cinematography, as well the role horses have in our world today, to help individuals and humanity to heal. We talk all about their experience in creating the film and what they learned along the way. Chance Foreman is an award-winning filmmaker, poet, and global storyteller. From the rainforests of Borneo to the streets of India's slums, Chance's work resonates worldwide. With credits on acclaimed films like "Kiss the Ground" and the follow-up film "Common Ground” as well as projects on Netflix, Apple TV, and Amazon Prime, his storytelling prowess knows no bounds. As a recipient of the Grand Jury Award for Activism, his short documentary set in Brazil stands as a testament to his commitment to effecting positive change through the art of filmmaking. Based in Venice, CA, Chance continues to ignite hearts and minds with his captivating storytelling, inspiring others to join him in shaping a better future for all.  Grant Eric Rose is an entrepreneur, storyteller, and producer whose work is rooted in a lifelong love of nature, animals, and the deeper wisdom found through observation and connection. After years of building mission-driven ventures, he turned to filmmaking to explore stories that reconnect people with purpose, beauty, and compassion. He is committed to supporting projects that inspire healing, conservation, and a renewed sense of belonging. Dance of the Wild, his debut feature documentary, reflects his belief that honest stories can open hearts and change the way we see the world. CONNECT WITH DANCE OF THE WILD Website: https://www.danceofthewild.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danceofthewildfilm/ CONNECT WITH CHANCE Website: https://www.chanceforeman.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chance_foreman/ CONNECT WITH THE TOUCH OF A MUSTANG Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thetouchofamustang.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thetouchofamustang/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/TheTouchofaMustang SUPPORT THE PODCAST ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/thetouchofamustang⁠⁠⁠⁠ Help more people discover the healing power of horses: Like, comment, subscribe, review and share this episode with a friend.

    Women and Wild Horses Helping Humanity Heal with Chance Foreman and Grant Gottfurcht | Episode 83

  5. Jun 25

    Becoming Blind as a Teen with Laura Bratton | Episode 82

    How do you deal with with the loss of your sight during one of the most significant periods of your life? At the age of nine, Laura was diagnosed with an eye disease and faced the difficult reality that she would become blind. Over the next ten years she experienced the traumatic transition of adjusting to life without sight. She is the author of the book, Harnessing Courage. Laura founded Ubi Global, which is an organization that provides speaking and coaching to empower all people to overcome challenges and obstacles with grit and gratitude. Laura and I talk about how she learned to thrive despite the blindness and overcome the difficult emotions that accompany losing your sight as a teenager. In this episode you will: Learn strategies for maneuvering challenging and life-altering periodsUnderstand that grieving doesn't have to eliminate a good lifeGain ideas for how to increase resilience and manage anxiety and depressionLearn the one thing that helped Laura decrease her panic attacksLearn how Laura's guide dog did so much more than help her physically navigate the worldThis episode is for anyone that is struggling, or has hit hard times and is looking for tools to move forward, and those who are ready to succeed despite obstacles in their way. CONNECT WITH LAURA https://www.laurabratton.com/ CONNECT WITH THE TOUCH OF A MUSTANG Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thetouchofamustang.org/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thetouchofamustang/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/TheTouchofaMustang

    Becoming Blind as a Teen with Laura Bratton | Episode 82

  6. Jun 18

    How to Find Your Way with Horses with Chiara Maria | Episode 81

    Chiara Maria's instagram account "grow_with_horses" embodies all she is and the conversation we have. Chiara learned from a young age that she would not be content following the traditional path society laid out for her. She chose to walk off the path and build a life with horses. Spending time in traditional horsemanship, before realizing her horse Descot needed something different, she walked away from it all. That's when she leaned increasingly more into her intuition as she developed her own unique and aligned way to live a life with horses. In this episode you will learn: Why acceptance is one of the greatest gifts for both you and your horseHow we bring our fears into our relationship with horses and how you can let go of themSteps you can take to find your purpose in this lifeWhy your unique skills, talents, and contributions are neededIf you are searching for peace and healing, or a better relationship with your horse that is peaceful and aligned, this episode is for you. Connect with Chiara: Website: https://chiara-maria.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grow_with_horses/ Support the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/thetouchofamustang ⁠⁠⁠⁠Help more people discover the healing power of horses: Subscribe, leave a review and share this episode with a friend. Connect with The Touch of a Mustang: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thetouchofamustang.org/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thetouchofamustang/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/TheTouchofaMustang

    How to Find Your Way with Horses with Chiara Maria | Episode 81

  7. Jun 11

    Protecting Wild Horses from Wild Horse Annie to Now with George Brauneis | Episode 80

    What does it take to dedicate your entire life to wild horses? George Brauneis has been fighting for mustangs since before he could walk. As one of "Wild Horse Annie's Kids" who wrote letters to Congress in 1971 to pass the Wild Horse and Burro Act, George now cares for 26 mustangs using a philosophy he calls "Becoming Catchable To Your Horse." At six years old, George was one of tens of thousands of children inspired by Wild Horse Annie to write letters to Congress, helping pass the landmark Wild Horse and Burro Act of 1971. After a career in aerospace engineering working on projects including the International Space Station, B2 Bomber, and Global Hawk drone, George returned to rural Colorado post-9/11 to come full circle to his roots: horses. Today, he operates Eagles and Wild Horses Ranch, where he cares for 26 mustangs using QiGong energy work and a purely positive training approach to help traumatized mustangs feel safe and trust humans again. In this episode, you'll discover: Wild Horse Annie's Legacy: How a 1971 childhood letter-writing campaign helped save America's wild horsesWhat it takes to feed, train, and provide sanctuary for 26 horsesWhy George doesn't pity horses and focuses on empowering instead of feeling sorry for themPractical ways to support wild horse advocacy, even if you don't own land or horsesThis episode is for you if: You care about wild horse protection, want to understand what it takes to provide sanctuary for mustangs, or are looking for ways to get involved in advocacy—no matter where you live. Connect with George: Website: https://www.wildhorserefuge.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/george.brauneis Support his work:https://ko-fi.com/lovemustangs Friends of the Mustangs: https://www.friendsofthemustangs.org/ Support the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/thetouchofamustang⁠⁠ Help more people discover the healing power of horses: Leave a 5-star review and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Connect with The Touch of a Mustang: Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://thetouchofamustang.org/⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thetouchofamustang/⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/TheTouchofaMustang

    Protecting Wild Horses from Wild Horse Annie to Now with George Brauneis | Episode 80

  8. Jun 4

    How Horses Transform Lives and Inspire Stories with Children's Author Cheryl Olsten | Episode 79

    What if a horse could not just teach you patience, trust, and presence in ways nothing else can, but change your entire world for the better? Cheryl Olsten, a Pennsylvania-based children's book author, shares how horses transformed her from a reluctant rider into a passionate advocate as she has felt personal transformation and care from horses. She has also witnessed the miracles they play a part in, such as nonverbal children speaking their first words on horseback. This conversation will expand the way you see horses and their power to heal. Cheryl's picture books include Big Wishes for Little Feet, inspired by her horse Lafitte. Lafitte's winnings have raised significant funds for the Equus Foundation, where Lafitte served as their first ambassador. Before writing children's books, Cheryl spent twelve years as publisher of New Jersey Life magazine, collaborating with award-winning writers and photographers. She lives in New Hope, Pennsylvania with her husband Steven and their dog Nugget, and continues to advocate for horse rescue and protection through her storytelling. In this episode, you'll discover: Why the difficult or abused horses are often the horses that are the most valuable in the endWhy horses can help autistic children, trauma survivors, and anyone strugglingHow three separate horses played a pivotal role in three different areas of Cheryl's lifeHow writing children's books became Cheryl's way to protect horses by inspiring the next generationWhy you don't need to own a horse to experience their healing power and where to startSupport the podcast: ⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/thetouchofamustang⁠ Help more people discover the healing power of horses: Leave a 5-star review and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Connect with The Touch of a Mustang: Website: ⁠⁠https://thetouchofamustang.org/⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thetouchofamustang/⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/TheTouchofaMustang Connect with Cheryl: Website: cherylolsten.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cherylolsten/ Amazon link: amazon.com/author/cherylolsten

    How Horses Transform Lives and Inspire Stories with Children's Author Cheryl Olsten | Episode 79
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Horses guide us to heal ourselves. We have left ancient wisdom behind in the world today, but we are rediscovering that some of the most powerful healing modalities come by reentering the natural world. One of those places in which it is becoming increasingly clear we gain the wisdom needed to thrive in the world today is at the side of a horse. While all horses hold an incredible capacity to aid humans in this way, it is often the wild, discarded, and "dangerous" horses that provide the clearest lessons IF we are willing to set aside the ego and instead enter an expanded world of learning.

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