The Adventure Paradox

Cat Caldwell Myers

Welcome to the show that empowers you to choose your own adventure in motherhood! Your host, Cat Caldwell Myers, certified coach and CEO of The Adventure Paradox, shares minisodes about her work with animals, children, and podcasting itself. When we aren't dropping minisodes, we deliver life changing interviews with special guests. Each conversation will bring you ever closer to the adventure that is seeking you, inside your soul, regardless of your current circumstances (the paradox).  Many have forgotten that the adventure is NOW - wherever we are, whatever is happening, and whoever we do it with, as much as it is all that we have done and all that we will do.  Animals and nature help us do this, as do connecting with teachers and the principles of adventure. We focus on goals and the realities that often keep us from attaining them, learning to master both in the fullness of "THE Adventure Paradox." Entrepreneurial Mothers, Caretakers and Women who crave elevated relationships and love animals and nature, will especially resonate with our message, community and offerings.  We offer writing and podcasting services to teach professionals how to get in to the top 3% of podcasts, publish a bestseller, find their voice and launch their purpose from anywhere in the world.  Please add our show to your library and share a review screenshot with us for a free gift!

  1. 1d ago

    How Not to Be Wrecked This Fourth of July

    The Fourth of July is here, and if you're anything like me, you might be tempted to squeeze every ounce of fun, celebration, and summer adventure into one weekend. But what if the secret isn't doing more? What if it's being a little less wrecked tomorrow by what you choose today? In this minisode, I'm sharing a few of my favorite reminders for navigating busy seasons, from setting timers and taking naps to embracing the occasional "dead day." I talk about recovery, summer with kids, overcommitting, and why rest might be one of the most overlooked parts of a good adventure. You'll Hear In This Episode: The question I ask myself when life starts feeling too fullWhy recovery is just as important as celebrationMy thoughts on naps, dead days, and summer self careParenting lessons from a summer without much structureRepair, responsibility, and reaching out to the people you loveReflection: The best adventures aren't always the biggest ones. Sometimes they're found in the choices that help us stay present enough to enjoy the life we're already living. A little more rest. A little less rushing. A little more intention about what we say yes to. As you celebrate, connect, and make memories this week, consider this question: How could you be a little less wrecked tomorrow by what you choose today? Send us Fan Mail Support the show ✨ Join the Spiritual Horse Seeker Summit 👉 Go here to HEAR my Tedx talk  ✨ Order Wings of Purpose — now available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GYL381CS 👉 Book Launch Party, June 27th in Jackson Hole, WY: https://butterflymarch.com/ 🔥 Ever thought about how you can incorporate your love of horses in to your work as a mom, coach, teacher, facilitator or business owner? Now is the time to take your understanding to the next level with our Horse Adventure Coaching Certification. ($833 SAVINGS THIS SUMMER ONLY!!!) 👉 Get certified now! 🌟 Stay Connected & Support the Show Website Facebook Instagram Email: theadventureparadox@gmail.com

    11 min
  2. Jun 26

    Lillie Lauterbach on Creating Beauty and Trusting the Timing of Your Life

    What if the thing meant for you arrives exactly when you’re ready to receive it? This week, I’m joined in the studio by Lillie Lauterbach, founder of Jackson Hole Beadwork, creator of breathtaking hand-beaded statement pieces, and someone who reminds us that creativity has a way of finding us at exactly the right moment. Lillie shares the winding path that brought her here, from years working as a massage therapist, solo adventures through India and Nepal, deep spiritual practice, heartbreak, reinvention, and eventually discovering beadwork during a season that changed everything. We talk about the paradox of creating beauty: how discipline and surrender live side by side, how inner transformation often becomes visible in unexpected ways, and why following curiosity can sometimes lead you home to yourself. We also explore: Finding love later than expected and trusting divine timingHow travel, spirituality, and stillness shaped Lillie’s creative voiceTurning a self-taught skill into a thriving luxury brandNavigating imposter syndrome and owning your valueWhy beauty can be a reflection of what’s happening withinBuilding a life that feels deeply aligned, one small choice at a time This conversation is a reminder that the adventure isn’t always loud. Sometimes it begins quietly, with a thread, an idea, or the courage to trust what keeps calling you. Connect with Lillie: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jhbeadwork/Website: https://jhbeadwork.com/ If this episode spoke to you, share it with someone who needs the reminder that it’s never too late to begin again. Adventure on I’ve also launched a new podcast called Year Of The Horse Adventure Coach. You can listen here:  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/year-of-the-horse-adventure-coach/id1877986353 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7d2ySD8Tp28qf9QvCHcXas?si=1c6996084f2a4330 Join the Spiritual Horse Seeker Summit: https://www.theadventureparadox.com/horseseeker Send us Fan Mail Support the show ✨ Join the Spiritual Horse Seeker Summit 👉 Go here to HEAR my Tedx talk  ✨ Order Wings of Purpose — now available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GYL381CS 👉 Book Launch Party, June 27th in Jackson Hole, WY: https://butterflymarch.com/ 🔥 Ever thought about how you can incorporate your love of horses in to your work as a mom, coach, teacher, facilitator or business owner? Now is the time to take your understanding to the next level with our Horse Adventure Coaching Certification. ($833 SAVINGS THIS SUMMER ONLY!!!) 👉 Get certified now! 🌟 Stay Connected & Support the Show Website Facebook Instagram Email: theadventureparadox@gmail.com

    41 min
  3. Jun 19

    Janet Jones On Understanding Horses Through Neuroscience

    There are conversations that deepen the way we relate to our horses, and this was absolutely one of them. As someone who lives alongside horses every day, I’m always curious about the space where intuition, experience, and science meet. Sitting down with neuroscientist and horse trainer Janet Jones felt like stepping further into that understanding. Janet is the author of the bestselling Horse Brain, Human Brain, a book that genuinely transformed the way I think about horse behavior, trust, fear, training, and the horse-human connection. In this conversation, we explore insights from her upcoming book, A Horse's World, available now for pre-order before its June 23 release. We talk about what’s actually happening when horses snort or lick and chew, how horses experience the world through smell, why lighting and vision matter more than most riders realize, and the neuroscience behind helping horses feel safe in new environments. One part that especially stayed with me was Janet describing a new horse as feeling like “a tourist in a foreign country.” As I’ve been integrating a new mare into my own herd, that perspective felt incredibly grounding and compassionate. We also explore:  • Rewarding relaxation instead of only correcting behavior  • Predator brains vs. prey brains  • Wild horses vs. horses living in the wild  • Anthropomorphism in horsemanship  • Building trust through consistency, calmness, and understanding This conversation felt less like learning “about” horses and more like remembering to see the world a little more through their eyes. Pre-order: A Horse's World Follow Janet: WebsiteFacebookInstagramLearn more about Horse Brain, Human BrainFollow Little Brown and CompanySend us Fan Mail Support the show ✨ Join the Spiritual Horse Seeker Summit 👉 Go here to HEAR my Tedx talk  ✨ Order Wings of Purpose — now available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GYL381CS 👉 Book Launch Party, June 27th in Jackson Hole, WY: https://butterflymarch.com/ 🔥 Ever thought about how you can incorporate your love of horses in to your work as a mom, coach, teacher, facilitator or business owner? Now is the time to take your understanding to the next level with our Horse Adventure Coaching Certification. ($833 SAVINGS THIS SUMMER ONLY!!!) 👉 Get certified now! 🌟 Stay Connected & Support the Show Website Facebook Instagram Email: theadventureparadox@gmail.com

    1h 4m
  4. Jun 12

    Kelly Wendorf on Horses, Leadership, and Choosing Love

    Some conversations slow time. They remind us that the adventure is not something we chase, but something we notice. Sitting with Kelly Wendorf felt like stepping back into that remembering. Kelly is the founding CEO of EQUUS Inspired, a women run leadership and transformation organization rooted in nature based wisdom and horse human connection. Raised among archeological digs, Kelly shares how horses became her teachers in leadership, presence, and trust. We talk about power and partnership, the responsibility of working with horses with reverence, and why this moment in history is quietly asking us to choose love over fear. In this episode we explore  • What thriving feels like beyond success  • How horses guide us back to presence  • Relationship over control  • Listening as a form of leadership As you listen, notice where something softens. That may be where the next part of your adventure begins. Links and resources mentioned  Website http://www.equusinspired.com Unbridled Retreats 2026 https://www.equusinspired.com/unbridled-rewilding-feminine-agency-2 Book Flying Lead Change https://www.equusinspired.com/flc The Wisdom of Thriving https://www.equusinspired.com/wisdom-of-thrivingHow to Lead a Transformative Life: https://www.equusinspired.com/how-to-lead-a-transformative-life | Use code EQUUS100KW for 100% off Send us Fan Mail Support the show ✨ Join the Spiritual Horse Seeker Summit 👉 Go here to HEAR my Tedx talk  ✨ Order Wings of Purpose — now available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GYL381CS 👉 Book Launch Party, June 27th in Jackson Hole, WY: https://butterflymarch.com/ 🔥 Ever thought about how you can incorporate your love of horses in to your work as a mom, coach, teacher, facilitator or business owner? Now is the time to take your understanding to the next level with our Horse Adventure Coaching Certification. ($833 SAVINGS THIS SUMMER ONLY!!!) 👉 Get certified now! 🌟 Stay Connected & Support the Show Website Facebook Instagram Email: theadventureparadox@gmail.com

    34 min
  5. Jun 5

    Krystal Eicher & Wendy Guth What It Means to Truly Savor Your Life

    The adventure is not somewhere out there. It is in the choices you are making right now. In this conversation, I sit with Krystal Eicher and Wendy Guth, co-founders of Serendipitous Rebel, who help women build businesses that support the life they actually want to live. Their path moved through unexpected pivots, partnership changes, and moments that asked them to slow down and listen more deeply. We explore what happens when you stop chasing what looks successful and start choosing what feels aligned. The kind of work that honors your real life, your relationships, and your capacity. Reflections to sit with: • The adventure is here, not someday • Success can shift as you grow • Alignment often comes from letting go, not adding more • You are allowed to build a life and business that work together Maybe the question is not what you need to achieve next. Maybe it is what you are ready to come home to. Learn more about Krystal and Wendy: https://serendipitousrebel.comhttps://www.instagram.com/serendipitousrebelhttps://serendipitousrebel.com/podcasthttps://savourmastermind.com/personal-invitehttps://serendipitousrebel.com/breakup-with-blueprintsSend us Fan Mail Support the show ✨ Join the Spiritual Horse Seeker Summit 👉 Go here to HEAR my Tedx talk  ✨ Order Wings of Purpose — now available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GYL381CS 👉 Book Launch Party, June 27th in Jackson Hole, WY: https://butterflymarch.com/ 🔥 Ever thought about how you can incorporate your love of horses in to your work as a mom, coach, teacher, facilitator or business owner? Now is the time to take your understanding to the next level with our Horse Adventure Coaching Certification. ($833 SAVINGS THIS SUMMER ONLY!!!) 👉 Get certified now! 🌟 Stay Connected & Support the Show Website Facebook Instagram Email: theadventureparadox@gmail.com

    34 min
  6. May 29

    Kaira Pechtl on What Your Triggers Are Really Trying to Tell You

    Sometimes the adventure we are seeking is the courage to finally turn inward and face the parts of ourselves we’ve been avoiding. In this honest and deeply grounding conversation, I sit down with Kaira Pechtl, somatic psychotherapy practitioner and communication coach, to explore trauma healing, codependency, emotional resilience, and authentic connection. We talk about childhood wounds, nervous system regulation, emotional triggers, relationships, boundaries, and why true healing starts with connection to self. We also explore the role of community, vulnerability, animals, and nature in helping us reconnect to presence and truth. If you’ve ever felt emotionally overwhelmed, disconnected from yourself, or exhausted from carrying everyone else’s needs, this episode is for you. In this episode, we explore: Somatic therapy and trauma healingCodependency and emotional maturityNervous system regulation and triggersHealthy communication and relationshipsBoundaries, self trust, and vulnerabilityWomen’s healing and collective connection“The suffering we run from because we are unwilling to face the truth of life, and the suffering that comes when we're willing to stop running from the sorrows and difficulties of the world. The second kind of suffering will lead you to freedom.”  — Arjun Cha Learn more about Kaira:  https://www.transformyourjourney.com/ Send us Fan Mail Support the show ✨ Join the Spiritual Horse Seeker Summit 👉 Go here to HEAR my Tedx talk  ✨ Order Wings of Purpose — now available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GYL381CS 👉 Book Launch Party, June 27th in Jackson Hole, WY: https://butterflymarch.com/ 🔥 Ever thought about how you can incorporate your love of horses in to your work as a mom, coach, teacher, facilitator or business owner? Now is the time to take your understanding to the next level with our Horse Adventure Coaching Certification. ($833 SAVINGS THIS SUMMER ONLY!!!) 👉 Get certified now! 🌟 Stay Connected & Support the Show Website Facebook Instagram Email: theadventureparadox@gmail.com

    32 min
  7. May 22

    Dave Ribble and Gaye Ribble on Connection That Changes Everything

    There are moments when things are not working, when effort feels heavy and nothing is clicking. And then something shifts. Not outside of you, but within you. This conversation is a reminder that the adventure is not in forcing results, but in how we choose to show up, especially on the hard days. I sat down with Dave Ribble and Gaye Ribble, partners in life and business, to talk about connection, intuition, and building something meaningful together. Dave, author of The Way of the Conscientious Connector and founder of Standout Mastery, shares how one unexpected moment changed the way he approached networking and business forever. Gaye, CEO of Standout Marketing and Strategies, brings a grounded and intuitive perspective on partnership, energy, and growth.  Their story is about love, trust, and choosing a different way when the old way no longer works. What stayed with me: Shift from getting to givingConnection grows through curiosity and presenceConfidence is built through practice, not pressureEnergy matters more than strategySupport and respect create lasting relationshipsWhat would change if you focused on helping just one person today? Learn more about Dave and Gaye: Website: https://www.theribbleeffect.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-ribble-794aa7/Dave Ribble FacebookGaye Ribble FacebookStandout Marketing Strategy FacebookTo know more about StandOut Mastery email Dave at: Dave@DaveRibble.comSend us Fan Mail Support the show ✨ Join the Spiritual Horse Seeker Summit 👉 Go here to HEAR my Tedx talk  ✨ Order Wings of Purpose — now available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GYL381CS 👉 Book Launch Party, June 27th in Jackson Hole, WY: https://butterflymarch.com/ 🔥 Ever thought about how you can incorporate your love of horses in to your work as a mom, coach, teacher, facilitator or business owner? Now is the time to take your understanding to the next level with our Horse Adventure Coaching Certification. ($833 SAVINGS THIS SUMMER ONLY!!!) 👉 Get certified now! 🌟 Stay Connected & Support the Show Website Facebook Instagram Email: theadventureparadox@gmail.com

    40 min
5
out of 5
48 Ratings

About

Welcome to the show that empowers you to choose your own adventure in motherhood! Your host, Cat Caldwell Myers, certified coach and CEO of The Adventure Paradox, shares minisodes about her work with animals, children, and podcasting itself. When we aren't dropping minisodes, we deliver life changing interviews with special guests. Each conversation will bring you ever closer to the adventure that is seeking you, inside your soul, regardless of your current circumstances (the paradox).  Many have forgotten that the adventure is NOW - wherever we are, whatever is happening, and whoever we do it with, as much as it is all that we have done and all that we will do.  Animals and nature help us do this, as do connecting with teachers and the principles of adventure. We focus on goals and the realities that often keep us from attaining them, learning to master both in the fullness of "THE Adventure Paradox." Entrepreneurial Mothers, Caretakers and Women who crave elevated relationships and love animals and nature, will especially resonate with our message, community and offerings.  We offer writing and podcasting services to teach professionals how to get in to the top 3% of podcasts, publish a bestseller, find their voice and launch their purpose from anywhere in the world.  Please add our show to your library and share a review screenshot with us for a free gift!

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