What can a horse teach you about mindfulness, intuition, and letting go of control? In this episode, I sit down with Mel McLaren, founder of Walk Sublime: Walking with Horses in Nature™, to explore how mindfulness, healing, and connection come alive in the simplest of moments… a walk through the forest, the sound of hoofbeats beside you, and the quiet synchrony of two heartbeats moving as one. Mel shares her deeply personal story of loss, resilience, and rediscovering purpose through her horses… each one rescued, rehomed, and healing in their own way. Together, they now help others reconnect with presence, boundaries, intuition, and trust; lessons that ripple far beyond the paddock. You'll hear about: • How Mel turned heartbreak and loss into a life of purpose and healing • The mindfulness lessons that emerge when we walk beside (not ahead of) another being • What horses can teach us about intuition, energy, and emotional regulation • Why control is an illusion, and how surrendering can transform both horse and human • The surprising parallels between walking with horses and leading with clarity in life and work This is a conversation about connection - with nature, with ourselves, and with something greater. Timestamps 02:04 – How Mel's dream of walking with horses began 05:00 – The turning point: loss, grief, and starting over 06:50 – Healing through nature and connection with horses 14:06 – Rehomed horses and their powerful backstories 18:02 – Saxon's story: the foal who found a forever home 20:11 – The horses' intuition and the human connection 25:20 – How horses mirror our energy, emotions, and beliefs 33:00 – Introducing Sublime Intervention: a vision 36:00 – What we can learn about mindfulness, boundaries, and presence 46:00 – The Sublime Way — a gentle, mindful approach to leadership and influence 50:57 – Letting go of control (for all the "recovering control freaks") 52:28 – Growth, discomfort, and what nature teaches us about trust 53:05 – How to experience Walk Sublime for yourself Guest Bio – Mel McLaren Founder of Walk Sublime; Walking with Horses in Nature™ in the Adelaide Hills, Mel guides transformative, heart-led walking experiences that bring humans and horses together in nature. Her seven rehomed horses have become both her teachers and her partners in helping others reconnect to presence, intuition, and calm. You can learn more or book an experience at www.walksublime.com.au. Mention Moonbeam Monday when you book to receive 10% off your first Walking with Horses in Kuitpo Forest, 'Heal' or 'Cherish' experience. Looking for the perfect birthday or Christmas gift that will leave an imprint on the heart of your loved one? Purchase a gift voucher… perfect for those who adore horses, revel in the beauty of nature, or cherish a deep connection with animals. Links and resources Connect with Mel: walksublime.com.au Instagram: @walksublime Facebook: @walksublime Book a Connection Call with Rebekah Find out how private coaching can help you https://bit.ly/connect-with-moonbeam Connect with Us https://moonbeammonday.com.au https://www.instagram.com/moonbeammonday/ https://www.facebook.com/moonbeammonday https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebekah-king00/ http://www.youtube.com/@moonbeammondaytrainingcoac4696 Check out these FREE resources https://www.moonbeammonday.com.au/resources Join us every fortnight Tune in every fortnight as we delve into fascinating topics about the mind and the brain, because when you change your mind, you change your life. Subscribe and leave a review If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show so you never miss an episode and leave a review to help others find and enjoy our content.
