Episodes

In this episode, join us as we explore 'F.L.Y.'. The three steps that will help you increase your confidence after something fearful has happened. Turn Fear Around Podcast is filled with simple methods that can be used to overcome fear and anxiety. They are short - 5 to 10 minutes usually, so that you can spend the time practicing and more importantly, DOING. You can always re-listen if you would like! KEY DISCUSSION POINTS: F = Forgive Yourself L = Lift up your head Y = You were created fo...

In this episode, join us as we explore 'Mares or Geldings or Stallions?'. The way we communicate to our horses is so important. We can learn a lot from looking at how horses communicate with each other and the old adage "Ask a stallion, tell a gelding, negotiate with a mare" that applies to all horses. Turn Fear Around Podcast is filled with simple methods that can be used to overcome fear and anxiety. They are short - 5 to 10 minutes usually, so that you can spend the time practicing and more ...

In this episode, join us as we explore 'The Powerful Pond'. I love the analogy of the pond, getting ripples and coming back to calm. Also looking at the eye of the storm vs. the raging storm around it. I talk about how this applies to fear in this latest episode. Turn Fear Around Podcast is filled with simple methods that can be used to overcome fear and anxiety. They are short - 5 to 10 minutes usually, so that you can spend the time practicing and more importantly, DOING. You can always re-li...

In this episode, join us as we explore 'What's in Your Tack Room?'. I was so shocked at how many ingredients were in my tack room that were RED warning ingredients. It sent me on a mission to clean up my tack room, feed, and everything in my house. I made it easy and just switched stuff out as I replaced it. Now the horses and I feel GREAT! Turn Fear Around Podcast is filled with simple methods that can be used to overcome fear and anxiety. They are short - 5 to 10 minutes usually, so that you ...

In this episode, join us as we explore 'When All Else Fails, Laugh'. Even when things are really hard and we are down in the dumps, laughter can turn everything around. I was tired of failing every single resolution I had ever made. I thought about it and what I really wanted was joy. I decided to laugh 400 times and a day and my world changed. Your world can change too! Turn Fear Around Podcast is filled with simple methods that can be used to overcome fear and anxiety. They are short - 5 to 1...

In this episode, join us as we explore 'You Are Not Alone in Your Fear'. I felt so alone! I needed support from people that had been through fear and didn't just think "Get Over IT". There are a lot more people out there just like you and we can support each other! Turn Fear Around Podcast is filled with simple methods that can be used to overcome fear and anxiety. They are short - 5 to 10 minutes usually, so that you can spend the time practicing and more importantly, DOING. You can always re-...

In this episode, join us as we explore 'Painful Joints Can Increase Fear'. I was so surprised that I was stiff and achy. I felt old. I promised I would never let this happen, yet happen it did. It contributed to my fear! I share my thoughts about this in this podcast. Turn Fear Around Podcast is filled with simple methods that can be used to overcome fear and anxiety. They are short - 5 to 10 minutes usually, so that you can spend the time practicing and more importantly, DOING. You can always ...

In this episode, join us as we explore 'Socks Linked to Fear?'. Feeling stiff, gaining weight, brain fog can just creep in over time if we let it. For me, putting on my socks one day was a wake up call! I realized I wasn't going to be able to sit on the floor and play board games with the grandkids and that was not acceptable. Turn Fear Around Podcast is filled with simple methods that can be used to overcome fear and anxiety. They are short - 5 to 10 minutes usually, so that you can spend the ...

In this episode, join us as we explore 'The Power of Standing Still for our MIND'. There is so much power in standing still with our mind. We are used to going, doing, pushing all the time but there is power in not doing, going, or pushing once in a while. Just standing still with our mind. Turn Fear Around Podcast is filled with simple methods that can be used to overcome fear and anxiety. They are short - 5 to 10 minutes usually, so that you can spend the time practicing and more importantly,...

In this episode, join us as we explore 'Celebrating Victories'. Cheer for all the little and big successes! Just like when your favorite teams win a game, we can celebrate our own victories and cheer ourselves on! Turn Fear Around Podcast is filled with simple methods that can be used to overcome fear and anxiety. They are short - 5 to 10 minutes usually, so that you can spend the time practicing and more importantly, DOING. You can always re-listen if you would like! KEY DISCUSSION POINTS: L...

In this episode, join us as we explore 'Gear Stomps Fear'. I wear a life jacket riding! I figure if it helps me feel safe on the jet ski, might as well try it on the horses! There are so many things we can do to improve our safety which reduces our anxiety and fear. Turn Fear Around Podcast is filled with simple methods that can be used to overcome fear and anxiety. They are short - 5 to 10 minutes usually, so that you can spend the time practicing and more importantly, DOING. You can always re...

In this episode, join us as we explore 'From Setbacks to Stepping Stones'. When things get a little wonky, we can use that to make the future better. Those setbacks become our future path back to joy. Turn Fear Around Podcast is filled with simple methods that can be used to overcome fear and anxiety. They are short - 5 to 10 minutes usually, so that you can spend the time practicing and more importantly, DOING. You can always re-listen if you would like! KEY DISCUSSION POINTS: 1. Review the ...

In this episode, join us as we explore 'Reflecting on Your Rides'. Remembering what it was like when we enjoyed our riding and celebrating that time, can help us with the feelings to do that again. Turn Fear Around Podcast is filled with simple methods that can be used to overcome fear and anxiety. They are short - 5 to 10 minutes usually, so that you can spend the time practicing and more importantly, DOING. You can always re-listen if you would like! KEY DISCUSSION POINTS: 1. What are your ...

In this episode, join us as we explore 'Plastic Bag Blowing'. Is it us or is it them when things get spooky? I may have stumbled into just how much we are the factor in how our horses behave. Turn Fear Around Podcast is filled with simple methods that can be used to overcome fear and anxiety. They are short - 5 to 10 minutes usually, so that you can spend the time practicing and more importantly, DOING. You can always re-listen if you would like! KEY DISCUSSION POINT: Is it us or is it them? ...

In this episode, join us as we explore '4 Easy Steps For Your First Rides'. Sometimes we get so wrapped up in excuses, we never take the steps to start riding again. I make it easy with my 4 steps to jump back in the saddle again and enjoy riding. Turn Fear Around Podcast is filled with simple methods that can be used to overcome fear and anxiety. They are short - 5 to 10 minutes usually, so that you can spend the time practicing and more importantly, DOING. You can always re-listen if you woul...

In this episode, join us as we explore 'Deep End vs Tiny steps'. Are you one of those people that just dives in and figures it out as you go, or are you more of a dip your toe in the water and then a little more and then a little more? I talk about the two extremes and how they apply to courage and fear. Turn Fear Around Podcast is filled with simple methods that can be used to overcome fear and anxiety. They are short - 5 to 10 minutes usually, so that you can spend the time practicing and mor...

In this episode, join us as we explore 'Chicken posting'. There are so many things wrong with that statement that crack me up. We are talking about flapping our wings while riding. We are talking about movement while riding. With movement in our bodies, there isn't space for tension. Turn Fear Around Podcast is filled with simple methods that can be used to overcome fear and anxiety. They are short - 5 to 10 minutes usually, so that you can spend the time practicing and more importantly, DOING....

Turn Fear Around Podcast is filled with simple methods that can be used to overcome fear and anxiety. They are short - 5 to 10 minutes usually, so that you can spend the time practicing and more importantly, DOING. You can always re-listen if you would like! In this episode, join us as we explore 'Techniques for Staying Focused in the Saddle'. There is only one person that can make decisions for us and our horses. That is US. There are so many trainers, friends, family that think they know bett...

Turn Fear Around Podcast is filled with simple methods that can be used to overcome fear and anxiety. They are short - 5 to 10 minutes usually, so that you can spend the time practicing and more importantly, DOING. You can always re-listen if you would like! In this episode, join us as we explore 'Can Boggarts Help us with Riding Fear'. Ok, I admit it, I am a Harry Potter fan. I love all the lessons in those books and movies. One of my favorite scenes applies to us riders that have a little fea...

Turn Fear Around Podcast is filled with simple methods that can be used to overcome fear and anxiety. They are short - 5 to 10 minutes usually, so that you can spend the time practicing and more importantly, DOING. You can always re-listen if you would like! In this episode, join us as we explore 'Myth vs. Fact'. There is only one person that can make decisions for us and our horses. That is US. There are so many trainers, friends, family that think they know better and their input can be valua...

Turn Fear Around Podcast is filled with simple methods that can be used to overcome fear and anxiety. They are short - 5 to 10 minutes usually, so that you can spend the time practicing and more importantly, DOING. You can always re-listen if you would like! In this episode, join us as we explore 'Genie on Your Shoulder'. What if there is a power listening to your every word and every thought? Would it change what you think and speak? KEY DISCUSSION POINT: 1. Words are powerful 2. Outcomes o...

Turn Fear Around Podcast is filled with simple methods that can be used to overcome fear and anxiety. They are short - 5 to 10 minutes usually, so that you can spend the time practicing and more importantly, DOING. You can always re-listen if you would like! In this episode, join us as we explore 'Navigating Your First Rides'. Know that excitement and anxiety are very close to the same feelings in our bodies. We can use that to our advantage as we get on again. We can prepare to mount. We can a...

Turn Fear Around Podcast is filled with simple methods that can be used to overcome fear and anxiety. They are short - 5 to 10 minutes usually, so that you can spend the time practicing and more importantly, DOING. You can always re-listen if you would like! In this episode, join us as we explore 'Mental Ride Prep Tips'. Let's get prepared! First we can understand mental prep and why it matters. Then we can put together a mental prep process so we know we are ready to ride! KEY DISCUSSION POIN...

Turn Fear Around Podcast is filled with simple methods that can be used to overcome fear and anxiety. They are short - 5 to 10 minutes usually, so that you can spend the time practicing and more importantly, DOING. You can always re-listen if you would like! In this episode, join us as we explore 'Visualize Riding Success'. If we can use our mind to create all these yucky thoughts of things we don't want, why not use our mind to create pictures, sounds, feelings we DO want? I share why this hel...