The Touched by a Horse Podcast

EP. 29: Anticipatory Trauma

After receiving a heartfelt letter from a listener, Melisa has decided to dedicate an entire episode to a question asked by one mother to another. Does Gestalt help with the “Anticipatory Trauma” of raising a child, who is first and foremost themselves, and chronically ill? Listen in as Melisa shares how she emotionally navigated the beautiful and impossibly difficult 24 years she spent raising her daughter, Molly. 

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EP. 28: Return to RV Adventures

Welcome back, listeners! You’re in for one wild ride today. Listen in as Melisa and Dane take you on the road with a series of stories about their motor home adventures. From their reason for purchase to their beautiful journeys across the country, you won’t be able to help but to laugh at some of the crazy antics these two got up to during their RV days! Buckle up!

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EP. 27: Triskele Pathways with Michelle Sidun

Today we’re joined by an EGC graduate and dear friend, Michelle Sidun. Michelle offers coaching and massage therapy services at her ranch, Triskele Pathways, and believes to be whole, authentic, and fulfilled, the body, mind, and spirit need to be attuned and in alignment. Listen in today to hear about her journey to EGC and how her life experience has led her to help transform the lives of others. 

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EP. 26: The Summit Experience

It’s that time of year again! Tune in today as Melisa and Dane recount the history of the annual Summit. This yearly event is an opportunity for the whole EGC community to celebrate the new graduates and reconnect with food, music, and traditions galore. While this magical event is only open to EGC grads, you’re getting a behind-the-scenes look today on the Touched By a Horse Podcast! 

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EP. 25: Home, Home on the Ranch

Home is where the heart is, and building a ranch requires a ton of heart and hard work to boot. Today on the podcast, Melisa and Dane recount their journey from their former home to their current ranch and all the challenges along the way. From finding the perfect property to making friends with the local raccoon family, building a ranch is a labor of love and completely worth it. Listen in to hear Melisa and Dane’s story. 

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EP. 24: Cody: National Champ

A fun family victory leads proud parents. Melisa and Dane, on a trip down memory lane! Listen in on this episode of Touched By a Horse to hear about Cody’s road of determination toward success. From a two-year-old on a Big Wheel to a family man and National Champion Mountain Biker, we’re covering the incredible and memorable journey today. Stick around!

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EP. 23: The Keys to Happiness with Kellie Grill

Welcome back to the podcast! Today we share the mic with a dear friend and incredible EGC practitioner, Kellie Grill. Despite her infectious laugh and sunny disposition, Kellie has overcome quite a bit of her own trauma and now helps others to do the same. Listen in to hear how Equine Gestalt has changed her life…and even saved the life of her husband! Want to request a topic for the podcast? Write to Melisa@touchedbyahorse.com and let us know! 

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EP. 22: Rules of Life

Throughout our lives, we’re taught many lessons, whether from our parents, our children, our friends, or our animals. Today on Touched By a Horse, Melisa and Dane share some of the most valuable lessons and rules they’ve learned to live by for a full life and happy hearts. Have anything you’d like to share about your own rules of life? Want to request a topic for the podcast? Write to Melisa@touchedbyahorse.com and let us know! 

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EP. 21: Bonanza Retreat Recap

Today we welcome Melisa home from her retreat at Bonanza Creek Ranch! Listen in to hear about the awe-inspiring journey, the beautiful views, and the life-changing experiences through Gestalt. Interested in attending this retreat in 2023? Be sure to email office@touchedbyahorse.com for more information! 

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EP. 20: The Science Behind the Magic with Jaclyn and Tom Mazione

Welcome back to the Touched By a Horse podcast! Today we welcome good friends, Jaclyn and Tom Mazione. Jaclyn is a graduate of the program and both she and her husband Tom worked together to conduct the first scientific research on the efficacy of Equine Gestalt Coaching. Feeling the magic of healing with horses is undeniable, but now sharing the scientific data behind that magic is groundbreaking. Don’t miss this amazing episode!

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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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