Liberated Equestrian
Welcome to The Liberated Equestrian podcast and community . . . a place for horsewomen to experience belonging, breakthrough, and becoming.
Hosted by Lisa Pulliam, founder of StableMinded.us, mental health professional, second-season equestrian, and author of Finding Calm: Helping Riders Navigate through Fear and Anxiety, the Liberated Equestrian is devoted to the mission of providing a supportive space where horsewomen can heal, learn, and transform both their horsemanship and humanship.
We'll delve into what it means to be a liberated equestrian as we consider the importance of breaking free from harmful traditions, embracing evidence-based practices, and becoming the best version of ourselves through understanding the neuropsychological aspects of our relationships with horses and humans. We’ll explore topics like trauma-informed approaches to riding, building healthy human interactions, and fostering a liberated mindset that benefits both you and your horse. This is all about mind, body, heart, and soul care for ourselves and our horses, so that we can grow together as a community of emotionally and relationally healthy horsewomen.
So, find a comfortable spot, take a deep breath, and let’s embark on this journey together. Because becoming a liberated equestrian is about being set free and experiencing breakthroughs in every aspect of life.
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- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 41 minutes
- Episodes
- 17
- Years Active
- 2025
Unscripted & Surrendered
In this final episode of Season 1 of the Liberated Equestrian Podcast, I share a very personal update and reflections on the past few months.
After a recent horseback riding fall, I’ve been processing…
A Trainer’s Take on Horse Rescue, Liberty, and Mental Health
What’s life really like behind the scenes of a horse rescue—and how does it impact both horses and people?
In this episode of the Liberated Equestrian Podcast, I sit down with Leigha Schrader, horse t…
Finding Your Footing
I'm thrilled to introduce you to Sandy Hart-Long, President and owner of FICS, a business that has been advising clients on arena construction, footing, and maintenance for over 20 years. Sandy’s exp…
Busting Out of Burnout
Have you ever wondered what life might look like after burnout—when healing from trauma finally takes hold in ways you never expected?
In this episode of The Liberated Equestrian Podcast, I’m sharing …
Calm, Confidence, & Conviction: Lessons from the Track
In this episode of The Liberated Equestrian Podcast, I’m reflecting on a visit to Charles Town Races that opened my eyes to just how much early experiences shape both horses and humans. Watching youn…
Breaking Traditions and Taking Risks
In this episode of The Liberated Equestrian Podcast, I’m joined by lifelong equestrian and entrepreneur Chelsea DiPeppe, the founder of URGO Beauty, for an inspiring conversation about the challenges…
Adversity to Resiliency: The Power of Horses & Community
As someone who cares deeply about horses, community, and mental wellness, this episode of the Liberated Equestrian Podcast bridges all three.
Kareem Rosser is a national polo champion, author of two d…
Helping Mindful Riders Create Successful Horses
In this engaging episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Kendra Clarke of K. Clarke Equine—a biomechanics-focused trainer who brings a unique blend of precision, compassion, and creativity t…
Mental Health & Identity in the Equine Industry
In this episode of the Liberated Equestrian Podcast, we welcome Katie Staib, co-founder of the Equine Professionals Club, a platform created with her sister Shelby to revolutionize communication and …
How Destination Addiction Reroutes Purpose & Peace
In this episode, Lisa Pulliam, host of the Liberated Equestrian Podcast and founder of Stableminded.us, reflects on attending the Horse World Expo — not as a wide-eyed newbie, but as someone deeply c…
Intentional Living, Planning, and ADHD
In this episode of the Liberated Equestrian Podcast, host Lisa Pulliam is joined by Jenna Knudsen, founder of The Smart Equestrian and a passionate Equestrian Life Coach with over 40 years of experie…
Releasing Restrictions
It is an honor to be joined by Cathy Woods on this episode of the Liberated Equestrian Podcast. She is not only a lifelong equestrian who enjoys backcountry trail riding but also a longtime yoga inst…
Freedom, Flow, and the Science of Peak Performance
On this episode of the Liberated Equestrian, I'm joined by Callie King, founder of HorseClass.com, an international online education platform dedicated to bringing top instructors together to share t…
The C.A.L.M. Framework for Growth
Continuing the backstory that led to launching the Liberated Equestrian Podcast, in this episode I’m digging a little bit more into my return to the horse world in the last decade.
It’s been quite a j…
Trauma-Informed Horsemanship & Humanship
Trauma is a buzzword! We label all sorts of things "trauma" or "traumatic" without consideration of what was actually happening in the brain and body at the time of the incident. Understanding the ne…
The Backstory of Breakthrough
We're kicking off the Liberated Equestrian Podcast with a bit of the backstory of breakthrough that birthed the inspiration for this podcast! It's a story of childhood inspiration and fairy-tale drea…
Liberated Equestrian
Welcome to The Liberated Equestrian podcast and community . . . a place for horsewomen to experience belonging, breakthrough, and becoming.
Hosted by Lisa Pulliam, founder of StableMinded.us, mental h…