The Touched by a Horse Podcast

EP. 56: Horse Wrecks

In today’s episode, Melisa and Dane discuss horse wrecks. Anyone with years of experience riding horses has likely encountered their fair share of accidents and, unfortunately, was hurt. Listen to Melisa’s stories and the lessons learned through each incident. 

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EP. 55: On the Wings of a Horse with Annette Price

Please welcome to the podcast, dear friend and EGC graduate Annette Price! Annette drops in today to tell us about her healing work at Dragonfly Farm and her journey with Gestalt.  Annette likens the EGC program to a basket that holds all of the lifelong learning and adventures that she has experienced. Listen in to hear how she’s getting her hands dirty (in a good way) and passing along her lessons learned. 

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EP. 54: Embracing Life with Vonie Kalich

Welcome back to the Touched By A Horse Podcast! Today Melisa sits down with EGC graduate and Gestalt practitioner Vonie Kalich. Listen in as Vonie tells us about the work she’s doing to heal others and some exciting programs she has coming up! She also tells incredible stories about her equine partner, Cody, and his client connections. You don’t want to miss it! 

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EP. 53: That Zen Farm with Marcy Waelti

Today Melisa sits down with EGC graduate Marcy Waelti to talk about her path to unexpected healing, her work with special needs children and the people who love them, and her work at The Zen Farm! Marcy is committed to learning, loving, and helping people find a path to peace and wholeness. Listen in to hear more about her journey.

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EP. 52: Home Again

Today on the Touched By a Horse Podcast, Melisa and Dane are recording from home once again! Listen in to hear about how they’ve been settling in after their west coast winter adventures. Some exciting content and opportunities for training are available NOW and you don’t want to miss out. Join your healing herd on today’s episode. 

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EP. 51: Horse Sense Healing with Brenda Westwood

Today on the podcast, we welcome a dear friend and treasured EGC coach, Brenda Westwood. Throughout her career, Brenda’s gift has been her ability to truly hear, honor, and engage others, many of whom have experienced multiple disempowering life challenges and traumas. Tune in to hear her incredible journey to finding TBAH and all she’s doing to help heal others today. 

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EP. 50: Art of the Cowgirl

Today we welcome back Melisa and Dane after their trip to Art of the Cowgirl, a showcase through an annual gathering that celebrates cowgirls and their artistic contributions to western lifestyle. Listen in to hear about their experience, the fun they had, and all those who helped make this event so special. Head to the link in the show notes or head to artofthecowgirl.com to get involved in this spectacular event. 

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EP. 49: The Long View with Kelly Coolbaugh

Today on the podcast we welcome EGC graduate and dear friend, Kelly Coolbaugh! Through the EGC Method, Kelly teaches that after loss, loved ones are not forgotten but honored, allowing you to move forward in the present movement to live your life to the fullest. Listen into hear about Kelly’s healing journey and how she has found immense fulfillment healing others. 

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EP. 48: So-Called Time Off

Welcome back, Healing Herd!  From developing a top-secret new project to adventures everywhere from the theater to the casino, Melisa and Dane have kept pretty busy during their time off! Listen in as our favorite pair regales us with tales of their “downtime” as well as make some very exciting announcements! Childhood dreams are being fulfilled and you do not want to miss it! 

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EP. 47: Soulful Prairies with Linda Bruce

Give a warm welcome to EGC graduate and dear friend, Linda Bruce! Today Linda and Melisa sit down to chat about the work Linda is doing at Soulful Prairies, an incredible piece of land that seems to have healing properties from the moment you enter the gates. Listen in to hear about Linda’s work with Hope Through Horses and about her hilarious menagerie of farm animals! 

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Equine Gestalt Coaching Method®

Melisa developed the Equine Gestalt Coaching Method®, where there are two Gestaltists present with the client—one human and one equine. Together they provide a therapeutic approach to deep-process emotional healing through the experiential nature of Gestalt work. Contrary to talk therapy, Gestalt work is experiential in nature and offers one of the most efficient means of working with past trauma and finding wholeness.

As of early 2019, there are close to two hundred certified Equine Gestalt Coaching Method® practitioners worldwide from countries as far away as South Africa and Singapore. These graduates, along with their equine partners, help their clients find positive futures and personal happiness. 

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The Healing Power of Horses

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Weekend Wonders

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Science Tells All

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