Unbridled Living

Professional horse trainer and clinician, Phil Haugen joins me for this episode. Phil has over 30 years of training experience. He has competed in calf roping, team roping and saddle bronc riding in …

Maybe you’ve wondered what I’m talking about when I say “Ride the Stride”. It has both literal and figurative meaning for me. In this episode, I’ll share what it means to Ride the Stride and tell you…

Are you a fair weather rider? It can be hard to get motivated to ride on cold winter days. This episode is based on a listener question from the The Rider’s Mind Community and I’m talking all about f…

There are some horsepeople who may negatively impact your vibe and your ride. You want to avoid the person who gives unsolicited advice, the one-upper and the energy vampire. In this episode, I'll he…

It used to be that horses were a vehicle for transportation. Many people use horses as a vehicle for personal gain, including gaining accolades or status. What if we looked at horses as a vehicle for…

You might often think or say “I’m so nervous” but have you ever taken time when you’re not nervous to think about the root cause of your nervousness? There are lots of reasons why you might feel nerv…

Nobody wants to be a quitter. Everybody wants a chance to play, but sometimes you have to make the tough decision to turn out of an event. In this episode, I share what goes through my mind when I co…

You want to be your horse's health advocate so he can show up and be his best self. This means assembling a team of people who know your horse and your style. It also means using your intuition and d…

If you are willing to accept the support of the spirit world and the collective unconscious. you will be well supported with signs and symbols to guide you on your journey. In this episode, I talk ab…

Your rebound rate is your ability to pick yourself up and bounce back from bigger setbacks. In this episode, I’ll give some advice about how to get back on track after a setback.

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In this episode, I talk about recoveries in terms of getting yourself out of active thoughts and into a neutral mental state. This is a helpful practice to use in all aspects of your life and it’s ve…

We all want to win and find success, but when we get to the top, there can be some awkward feelings. Sharing your success on social media or talking about your wins can feel like you’re bragging. In …

There are both pros and cons to having a routine. In this episode, I'll share some of the benefits you can gain from having a pre-run routine and also some cautions on what to avoid when establishing…

You know you should be more positive. You know the benefits of a positive outlook, but for some reason, you keep sliding back into negativity. In this episode, I'll tell you why this is normal and ho…

I’ve been asked awkward questions and have heard some awkward comments… Are you any good? Aren’t most barrel racers tiny little things? Do you make any money at that? In this episode, I give some sug…

In this episode, I talk about 3 mindset mistakes that I see often. Do you feel like you're the only one who gets nervous before competition? Are you always striving to make a run happen? Do you scold…

Have you ever experienced “monkey mind" when all of your fears become a rush of words and thoughts filling your head? In this episode, I'll share strategies for getting "out of your head" so that you…

We work so hard to achieve that first big win, but then we sometimes succumb to the pressure and expectation of being able to win again. This is when choke happens and we find ourselves disappointed.…

I didn’t always know the importance of self-love. I wasn’t aware of the great impact it would have on my mindset, mental toughness and my overall happiness. In this episode, I share more about self-l…

Whether you judge them as good habits or bad habits, we all have habits. Habits are behaviors which we repeat enough times that they become automatic.  In this episode, I share more about the many la…