Strides To Solutions

Discover why writing about trauma for just 15 minutes can reduce doctor visits, how poetry becomes medicine, and why the most powerful conversations you'll ever have might be with a blank page. Esthe…

Forget everything you've heard about habit formation. This deep dive into behavioral psychology exposes why most self-help advice fails and reveals the actual timeline, hidden obstacles, and surprisi…

Ever wonder why two people can experience the exact same event and have completely different reactions? This episode unpacks the millisecond mental processes that turn neutral events into personal ca…

This episode breaks down what shame is, why it sticks, and how to loosen its grip. Esther guides you through safety signals, empathic language, and gentle techniques that turn overwhelm into insight …

Mindfulness has been practiced for 2,500 years—but only recently has science tried to measure it. In this episode, Esther Adams translates cutting-edge research into plain English: What exactly is mi…

In this powerful episode of "Strides to Solutions," Esther Adams unravels the complex world of codependency, a pattern of relating that keeps millions trapped in exhausting, one-sided relationships. …

In this comprehensive episode of Strides To Solutions, host Esther Adams explores the burnout crisis affecting over half of today's workforce. Drawing from cutting-edge research and clinical insights…

Do you open your eyes in the morning and already dread the day ahead? Do you feel emotionally drained, annoyed with everyone around you, and struggle to care about the projects or people you used to …

We are navigating the complex world of codependency and reclaim our authentic selves. Have you ever felt that your life's purpose is to ensure someone else's needs are met, or that the distinction be…

This podcast is a gentle, practical guide to transforming anger. Dr. Esther Adams connects the dots between your biology, your stories, and your choices, so you can move from automatic reactivity to …

Meet your amygdala—the almond-sized alarm system in your brain that never sleeps. It’s designed to keep you safe by detecting threats and kicking off the stress response. But under chronic stress, th…

Ever wondered what’s really happening inside your brain when stress won’t let go? Meet your microglia—the tiny “housekeepers” of the nervous system. Under normal conditions, they’re helpful, keeping …

Chronic stress is more than just feeling overwhelmed—it reshapes the brain and body in ways that can directly contribute to depression. In this episode of Strides to Solutions, Esther Adams unpacks t…

Frustration is something we all experience, but when it becomes chronic, it can do more than wear us down—it can set the stage for depression. In this episode of Strides to Solutions, Esther Adams un…

Equestrian sports bring unmatched joy but also unique frustrations. Unlike other athletic pursuits, riders work in partnership with a sentient being whose needs, moods, and limitations shape every ri…

This podcast explores the rarely spoken realities of horse ownership and equestrian work: the compassion fatigue that arises when constant caregiving, deferred goals, and unrelenting responsibility w…

Sustaining compassion in animal care requires more than individual effort—it depends on supportive systems, healthy workplaces, and communities that value well-being. In this closing episode of Strid…

Resilience is not about being untouched by stress—it is about learning how to recover, adapt, and continue showing up with compassion even after difficult experiences. In this episode of Strides to S…

Caring for animals is rewarding, but it can also come with an unseen emotional toll. In this episode of Strides to Solutions, Esther Adams unpacks the reality of compassion fatigue—a form of emotiona…