The Rider's Mind Podcast

In this Unbridled Living episode, Michelle delves deep into the concept of being confined by processes, boxes, and paradigms both in life and horsemanship. Through personal anecdotes and reflections, she discusses the importance of calibrating to the moment and adapting to the unique needs of clients and horses, rather than being rigidly bound by pre-determined scripts or instructions.   Get your free Human Design Bodygraph here: https://michelledavey.com/human-design/ Join the ConversationWant to connect or ask me a question? Find me on Instagram or Facebook. Work with MichelleClick here for a list of services and 1:1 offers

In this thought-provoking episode of Unbridled Living, host Michelle Davey explores the fascinating world of anthropomorphism, telepathy, and the spiritual lives of animals. Michelle delves into how humans relate to animals and the potential for telepathic communication, urging listeners to consider a perspective rooted in empathy and mutual respect.      Prefrontal Cortex in Horses and Human The book Horse Brain Human Brain Elephants Have Names for each other and other studies on animal communication Dogs that know when their owners are coming home   Get your free Human Design Bodygraph here: https://michelledavey.com/human-design/   Join the Conversation Want to connect or ask me a question? Find me on Instagram or Facebook. Work with Michelle Click here for a list of services and 1:1 offers.    

In this episode we delve into the concepts of "Main Character Energy" (MCE) and "Non-Player Character" (NPC) energy. Drawing parallels from gaming terminology, we will explore how these roles manifest in our daily lives and how adopting a main character mindset can empower you to take control of your life's journey. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their personal roles and understand how shifting away from NPC energy towards MCE can lead to intentional living and personal growth. Get your free Human Design Bodygraph here: https://michelledavey.com/human-design/ Join the ConversationWant to connect or ask me a question? Find me on Instagram or Facebook. Work with MichelleClick here for a list of services and 1:1 offers.

This week Michelle dives into, and discusses the fascinating podcast series "The Telepathy Tapes," created by KyDickens. This series challenges conventional understanding by exploring the extraordinary abilities of non-verbal individuals with autism, particularly their telepathic capabilities. Join Michelle as she reflects on the profound impact of this series and invites listeners to engage with its controversial yet transformative content.   Get your free Human Design Bodygraph here: https://michelledavey.com/human-design/ Join the ConversationWant to connect or ask me a question? Find me on Instagram or Facebook. Work with MichelleClick here for a list of services and 1:1 offers

Between Christmas and Holiday gatherings this time of year, things can get to feeling like a little much. So many feelings and history wrapped up in one occasion where we come together and (most of us) try to act “normal”. In this episode, I share some thoughts on how to not just cope, but to make the most of the occasion and feel peace in your heart. I share several energy tools that I hope will help you make this the best season ever. If you're catching this one later, you can apply the ideas to any occasion where things can feel awkward and hard.    Get your free Human Design Bodygraph here: https://michelledavey.com/human-design/ Join the ConversationWant to connect or ask me a question? Find me on Instagram or Facebook. Work with MichelleClick here for a list of services and 1:1 offers.

The idea of meditation can feel cringe for some people. Often, the resistance comes from thinking you have to keep your mind quiet to meditate and that seems impossible. Or, you've tried before and felt like you did it all wrong. Here's the thing; you don't have to stop thinking to meditate and you can't get it wrong. Listen in to learn various ways to meditate and how little it takes to do it. Be sure to visit the show notes to claim your free guided meditation: https://michelledavey.com/38meditation Get your free Human Design Bodygraph here: https://michelledavey.com/human-design/ Join the ConversationWant to connect or ask me a question? Find me on Instagram or Facebook. Work with MichelleClick here for a list of services and 1:1 offers.

"As above, so below, as within, so without, as the universe, so the soul".  -Hermes Trismegistus Essentially, what you've got going on, on the inside is what creates your outside reality. Your inner landscape may need some reconfiguring and we are here for that work!  If you're a horse (or animal) person, you know your horse is onto you, and values your honesty and authentic presentation when you're together. All the more reason to work on living from within and tapping into your authenticity. My life's work lately has been working at mastering this through practice, and I'm looking forward to sharing what's worked for me, and helping you to align with your highest timeline and manifestations. It's life changing work and I hope you'll accept the invite and inner call if you feel it. Learn more and register for Living From Within here: https://michelledavey.com/livingfromwithin/   Join the Conversation Want to connect or ask me a question? Find me on Instagram or Facebook. Work with Michelle Click here for a list of services and 1:1 offers.

Finding my purpose has been a long time search of mine. In this episode, I talk about some of the tips I've learned along the way that may help you find yours. I'll tell you right now there is no clear cut answer, but a way to finding clues along the way that tell you if you're on the right path or not. Dive in to see how you're doing or find out what you can do to discover and live your purpose.   Get your free Human Design Bodygraph here: https://michelledavey.com/human-design/ Join the ConversationWant to connect or ask me a question? Find me on Instagram or Facebook. Work with MichelleClick here for a list of services and 1:1 offers.

Just because you've watched a yoga video doesn't mean you know how to do yoga, and just because you do yoga, doesn't make you a yogi. In this episode, we talk about the importance of taking the time to integrate information and to later embody the information and the challenges with each. If you're trying to learn a new way of doing things or become a different version of yourself, this is a great one to listen to. Get your free Human Design Bodygraph here: https://michelledavey.com/human-design/ Join the Conversation Want to connect or ask me a question? Find me on Instagram or Facebook. Work with Michelle Click here for a list of services and 1:1 offers.

The ability to discern energy is a skill worth practicing. In this episode, we talk about the “word of the week” discernment and how to do it, how to do it better and when to use it. We all have the skill, but it's easier to simply get a judgment from our minds than actually use our discernment muscle. Give this one a listen and then start practicing your own.  Get your free Human Design Bodygraph here: https://michelledavey.com/human-design/ Join the ConversationWant to connect or ask me a question? Find me on Instagram or Facebook. Work with Michelle Click here for a list of services and 1:1 offers.

This episode is inspired by the convoy of Junior High Rodeo contestants that will be making their way to Des Moines, Iowa this weekend for a week of National Finals. I share 7 helpful mindset and mental toughness tips that may help you through your competition. This episode is not just applicable for kids, but anyone headed to a competitive event that needs a little pep talk. Get your free Human Design Bodygraph here: https://michelledavey.com/human-design/ Join the ConversationWant to connect or ask me a question? Find me on Instagram or Facebook. Work with MichelleClick here for a list of services and 1:1 offers.

In this episode Michelle talks about how space weather has the ability to impact our energetic bodies here on earth. Recently we witnessed the greatest solar storm in the last two decades through the impressive Aurora Borealis display May 10th, 2024 (and 11th depending on where you are). It is easy to take for granted the impact weather and even lunar cycles can have on our body, but the Northern Lights make the invisible visible. This gives us an awareness of the space weather that can be affecting our nervous systems at different times. Get your free Human Design Bodygraph here: https://michelledavey.com/human-design/ Join the ConversationWant to connect or ask me a question? Find me on Instagram or Facebook. Work with MichelleClick here for a list of services and 1:1 offers.

It's not all sunshine and roses when committing to living an “Unbridled Life”. I've come up against a few obstacles to scale on my own pursuit to live more unbridled. In this episode, I talk about why these obstacles are a natural part of the process and what I'm doing to overcome them. I hope this short episode helps you flex your own courage muscle when it comes to making brave choices that light up your heart and soul, but go against “the norm”.    Get your free Human Design Bodygraph here: https://michelledavey.com/human-design/ Join the ConversationWant to connect or ask me a question? Find me on Instagram or Facebook. Work with MichelleClick here for a list of services and 1:1 offers.

We are designed to find our answers and direction from within, not from our heads. Most of us are missing out on a powerful built in too. You have a built-in guidance system. Yours might be wired differently than mine, but we both have one. People make decisions differently by design. We aren't all wired the same way. Your human design authority indicates how your body is wired to make decisions and I share about each of the authority types in this episode. If you haven't grabbed your free chart, you can do so using the link below. Get your free Human Design Bodygraph here: https://michelledavey.com/human-design/ Join the ConversationWant to connect or ask me a question? Find me on Instagram or Facebook. Work with MichelleClick here for a list of services and 1:1 offers.

If I could pinpoint one thing that has really helped me learn who I am and recognize my highest potential and life's purpose, it's human design. It has had such an impact on me, I can't in good consciousness keep it a secret. If you haven't yet heard about it, today is the day and if you have, you might enjoy learning about how it's impacted my life.  If you would like a free copy of your unique blueprint (AKA a treasure map to you), head to the link below to download. You'll need your birthdate, time and place in hand to access an accurate report. Free Human Design Chart and 8 page Report:  https://michelledavey.com/human-design/ Join the ConversationWant to connect or ask me a question? Find me on Instagram or Facebook. Work with MichelleClick here for a list of services and 1:1 offers.

If you want to know how to stop caring what other people think, simply become a psychopath. If you're not up for that, listen to this episode to get some other ideas that will help you overcome this pesky human condition. The thing is, our body is wired for survival and part of that is having a strong sense of knowing where you stand in the community. Rejection stings, but so does self betrayal. Give this episode a listen if you want to strengthen your sense of self, so what others think matters less. Next Level Mindset Mini Course: https://michelledavey.com/minicourse/ Join the ConversationWant to connect or ask me a question? Find me on Instagram or Facebook. Work with Michelle Click here for a list of services and 1:1 offers.

There are all kinds of stats out there stating the average time it takes to learn something new. I think of myself as “above average” so I “should” learn quickly. When I don't learn something right away, you can count on frustration and lack of patience showing up quickly. In this episode I share some reasons why it takes longer than we would hope to build a new way of doing and how we can override our bodies protection mechanism to learn more quickly and install neural pathways that last. You'll also find some techniques that you can use to keep your nervous system feeling safe so that your brain can learn and create these new pathways with greater ease. Link to Joy Tuesday Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/890161679782990 Next Level Mindset Mini Course: https://michelledavey.com/minicourse/ Join the ConversationWant to connect or ask me a question? Find me on Instagram or Facebook. Work with MichelleClick here for a list of services and 1:1 offers.

Please accept this invitation to join me and other joy seekers for “Joy Tuesday”, a revolution in bringing more joy to your life through intentional acts of joy through gratitude and vulnerability. You can do this any day, it doesn't have to be Tuesday, but have a listen to this episode and think of small ways you can be intentional about (as Brené says) experiencing the scariest emotion known to humans and expanding your window for letting it into your life.  Link to Joy Tuesday Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/890161679782990 Link to Brené and Oprah's interview clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKV0BWSPfOw Next Level Mindset Mini Course: https://michelledavey.com/minicourse/ Join the ConversationWant to connect or ask me a question? Find me on Instagram or Facebook. Work with MichelleClick here for a list of services and 1:1 offers.

When you're stuck in one place with a desire to be somewhere else, it's not always as easy to move forward as we think it should be. In this episode Michelle talks about why this is and what to do about it. She also shares her own struggles in this area and announces some plans for 2024 as she takes her own steps to walking the talk. Next Level Mindset Mini Course: https://michelledavey.com/minicourse/ Join the ConversationWant to connect or ask me a question? Find me on Instagram or Facebook. Work with MichelleClick here for a list of services and 1:1 offers.

Calm down is not the answer. In this episode of Unbridled Living I talk about some of the most unhelpful things you can say to someone who is struggling with nerves. I also share some ideas on what IS helpful and how saying nothing can potentially be even more powerful. This isn't just for what you can say to others, but it could also be used as your personal dialogue when you're using self-talk to get yourself back into the zone and ready to take confident action. Next Level Mindset Mini Course: https://michelledavey.com/minicourse/ Join the ConversationWant to connect or ask me a question? Find me on Instagram or Facebook. Work with MichelleClick here for a list of services and 1:1 offers.

I believe truth has a frequency. We can feel it, but we can also hear a truth. In this episode, I talk about two occasions when I heard the same truth and how I unpacked the lesson that came with it. My son was the bearer of the first lesson as he helped me shoot a nerf gun of all things. Use this episode as a primer for listening for your own truths and messages you need for growth. Next Level Mindset Mini Course: https://michelledavey.com/minicourse/ Join the ConversationWant to connect or ask me a question? Find me on Instagram or Facebook. Work with MichelleClick here for a list of services and 1:1 offers.

If you're on a journey back to the truth of who you are or integrity and authenticity, there are some questions you can ponder to help. In this episode I unpack a list of powerful questions that will help you discover where you may have left pieces of yourself and where you may be avoiding exposing all that you are and what you're capable of. So often we lose ourselves in service to others and in pleasing others. Becoming aware of where we may have done this is a big help in coming back home - to yourself. You can find the list of questions to copy for your journal or to ponder in the show notes. Next Level Mindset Mini Course: https://michelledavey.com/minicourse/ Join the ConversationWant to connect or ask me a question? Find me on Instagram or Facebook. Work with MichelleClick here for a list of services and 1:1 offers.

It's no secret that when you're stressed, you might be more sensitive or reactive. Have you considered that it might literally impact the way you see the world? When we are stressed, we are more apt to be defensive and see a different perspective than we would if we were to see it from a more relaxed state. In this episode I (Michelle) share a story from when I was highly dysregulated and “lost it” on my neighbor. It's totally embarrassing but I'm sharing to help the masses prevent this from happening to them! It was a learning opportunity and I'm so grateful for the example my neighbors set for me. Next Level Mindset Mini Course: https://michelledavey.com/minicourse/ Join the ConversationWant to connect or ask me a question? Find me on Instagram or Facebook. Work with MichelleClick here for a list of services and 1:1 offers.

I don't believe that your hardships or how hard you work make you any more deserving of success. I understand this is an unpopular belief in a society driven by the hustle culture. We would all love to see someone who has struggled for years win. But can we also be happy for those who found success without the blood sweat and tears? In this episode, I'll tell you why I think deservedness is your birthright and everyone deserves it no matter how hard they work.  I'll also talk about how we can't confuse it with entitlement.   Next Level Mindset Mini Course: https://michelledavey.com/minicourse/ Join the ConversationWant to connect or ask me a question? Find me on Instagram or Facebook. Work with MichelleClick here for a list of services and 1:1 offers.

We're wired for safety and we find safety in numbers. But the magic isn't in following the crowd or masses. In this episode Michelle encourages listeners to discern what's right for them rather than just doing what everyone else is doing. The more we can tune into our own knowing and the compass we have within, the more we can align with the path that's meant for us. Next Level Mindset Mini Course: https://michelledavey.com/minicourse/ Join the ConversationWant to connect or ask me a question? Find me on Instagram or Facebook. Work with MichelleClick here for a list of services and 1:1 offers.

In this episode I talk about how many of us were raised on the belief that if you don't ride during the week, you don't deserve to go on the weekend. I believe this can be a limiting belief and is likely the reason many women have quit competing or quit horses all together. Especially when they get to the “making meals, changing diapers, moving water trucks, baling hay, working full time and driving a combine” stage of life. While it can be difficult to motivate young people without the use of shame, I think we need a better strategy. I believe you still deserve to be there if you missed a few days of riding this week. There needs to be a balance of maintaining a horse's fitness level and a life away from horses. You deserve to be there, that has nothing to do with how much you rode this week. Give this one a listen and get yourself some permission to seek this balance. Next Level Mindset Mini Course: https://michelledavey.com/minicourse/ Join the ConversationWant to connect or ask me a question? Find me on Instagram or Facebook. Work with MichelleClick here for a list of services and 1:1 offers.

Whether you've ever been drawn to hike in Utah or not, I hope this episode inspires you to go on your own adventure. Spending time on your own is a good opportunity to clear your energy and tune into your inner compass. Your adventure need not be grand, it can be to your local park or your own backyard. Adventure within your means, but don't let adventure sneak out of your life. In this episode I talk about my recent solo adventure to Utah and many of the serendipitous events. You'll hear how I follow my own compass and listen for clues and messages I need to hear along the way. You can do this too, in your own guided way. Next Level Mindset Mini Course: https://michelledavey.com/minicourse/ Join the ConversationWant to connect or ask me a question? Find me on Instagram or Facebook. Work with MichelleClick here for a list of services and 1:1 offers.

In this episode I unpack a few themes and reflect on the work I've been doing over the last year. I talk about the not so fun side of growth and ascension and the hard work that's done when digging into our shadows. Personal growth and healing isn't a one and done type of event, it's a journey back to yourself and in this episode I'm sharing how that's been looking for me. Next Level Mindset Mini Course: https://michelledavey.com/minicourse/ Join the ConversationWant to connect or ask me a question? Find me on Instagram or Facebook. Work with MichelleClick here for a list of services and 1:1 offers.

If showing up authentically in our “unbridled life” means being who you truly are, do you know who that is? Many of us have never considered who we truly are, we're simply reacting to who the world believes us to be. What if all this time you've been “being” who others believe you to be, rather than who you truly are in your heart and soul. Michelle shares some questions that will help you explore and discover who you really are and encourage you to continue to pursue this truth. Your horses and animals will be the first ones to let you know when you're heading in the right direction. Next Level Mindset Mini Course: https://michelledavey.com/minicourse/ Join the ConversationWant to connect or ask me a question? Find me on Instagram or Facebook. Work with MichelleClick here for a list of services and 1:1 offers.

A broken heart isn't just an expression, it can really happen. The grief and trauma we go through as humans that is normalized, can also have an impact on our hearts. In this episode, I share how we can subconsciously create a wall around our hearts with the intent on protecting ourselves from hurt. The result however is that we've created a wall that potentially blocks love from getting in and out. I believe it can also impact our ability to feel our hearts and lead from the heart so that we can truly lead an unbridled life. Fortunately, this energy block can be healed and cleared but for starters listen to learn how it happens. Next Level Mindset Mini Course: https://michelledavey.com/minicourse/ Join the ConversationWant to connect or ask me a question? Find me on Instagram or Facebook. Work with MichelleClick here for a list of services and 1:1 offers.

Whatever reel is playing in your head, is what you're training your subconscious to show more of. Thoughts become things, energy flows where attention goes, you are what you think and all those other sayings are true for a reason. Your brain is constantly wiring and rewiring, changing shape and consistency based on your primary thoughts. In this episode, I talk about some personal examples of how this can impact your life and how to override our natural instincts to look for and focus on the negative things. Next Level Mindset Mini Course: https://michelledavey.com/minicourse/ Join the ConversationWant to connect or ask me a question? Find me on Instagram or Facebook. Work with MichelleClick here for a list of services and 1:1 offers.

Are we lying when we tell someone we are “fine” when we are actually really struggling? Or do we get a bye on that lie because everyone does it? What if we started being a little more vulnerable and truthful and shared how we are for real? In this episode I talk about how to ask whether someone has the space for your truthful share, and how to allow someone the space to share with you. Maybe if we were a little better at hearing others, people would be more apt to share. And if someone felt more comfortable sharing, maybe we would save someone from the hard stuff they're carrying. There's a time and place for this, and I go over that and more in this episode. Next Level Mindset Mini Course: https://michelledavey.com/minicourse/ Join the ConversationWant to connect or ask me a question? Find me on Instagram or Facebook. Work with MichelleClick here for a list of services and 1:1 offers.

It seems we all have a long list of things we “should” be doing. But when was the last time you stopped the should loop and asked yourself how accurate this list really is? Does it align with an unbridled life? Are the things on the list even yours? Are you not doing the things that are legitimate shoulds because you're doing things that you've always thought you should do instead? You guessed it, in this episode we are talking about all the ways we “should” ourselves. I'll share how we snuff out our energy instead of using that energy for something that lights us up (and how to stop that!). Next Level Mindset Mini Course: https://michelledavey.com/minicourse/ Join the ConversationWant to connect or ask me a question? Find me on Instagram or Facebook. Work with Michelle Click here for a list of services and 1:1 offers.

It's one thing to desire to practice or pursue an unbridled life, but it's another to actually ask the things that try to hold you back, to step aside. In this episode we explore the different energies and resistance that can keep us from living the life our soul calls us to (no matter how many resources we have backing us to do so). All of these sticking points apply to chasing your dreams in an unbridled way, not just living the life. Just having the awareness of the things that might be keeping you from “unbridling” is a big step in getting there. This episode will help you with that. Next Level Mindset Mini Course: https://michelledavey.com/minicourse/ Join the ConversationWant to connect or ask me a question? Find me on Instagram or Facebook. Work with MichelleClick here for a list of services and 1:1 offers.

While you pursue your goals and unbridled life, are you remembering to consider yourself? Not just self love and self care, but actually considering whether what you're doing is for you?  Does it light you up? Does it make your heart flutter? And while you're in pursuit, are you remembering to take time for rest and repair? Building a strong foundation requires time for integration and letting the “concrete” set. How is your ability to rest? Have you tested it? We cover all of this in this one! Next Level Mindset Mini Course: https://michelledavey.com/minicourse/ Join the Conversation Want to connect or ask me a question? Find me on Instagram or Facebook. Work with Michelle Click here for a list of services and 1:1 offers.

In this episode we uncover how we can be driven or held back from what we took on as our own before the age of 7. The bulk of our beliefs, values, stories and views are programmed into our subconscious mind before the age of 7. We may think we are grown up and have a mind of our own, but more often than not, our choices are being influenced by programs that are running in the background. In this episode Michelle talks about how this happens and how we can start changing these stories so that we can continue to live a life untethered from the past.   Next Level Mindset Mini Course:  https://michelledavey.com/minicourse/ Join the Conversation Want to connect or ask me a question? Find me on Instagram or Facebook. Work with Michelle Click here for a list of services and 1:1 offers.

I believe that truly living an unbridled life means living true to yourself. This means being yourself and knowing who that is, even when it's uncomfortable to do so. Living authentically requires a lot of bravery as society and our innate nature pushes us to conform and fit in. As far as our nervous systems are concerned, fitting in is safest. Join me as I explore why authenticity is important, but why it can sometimes feel challenging. Through this conversation I hope you're inspired to let your “weird” out and lean into it. We can be weird together, but differently! Join the Conversation Want to connect or ask me a question? Find me on Instagram or Facebook. Work with Michelle Click here for a list of services and 1:1 offers.

This episode will require you to show up with an imagination and follow along. What if the game of life was simply to expand your personal biodome and increase your personal health through life experiences? The walls of your biodome (aka comfort zone) are built from your limiting beliefs, past experiences, and fears. All you have to do is regulate your nervous system to move and expand your game experience. Would you be willing to play? You can even collect badges and awards if you decide to enter into certain experiences! Listen in to see how it works and why anything worth doing is outside the “biodome”.  Join the ConversationWant to connect or ask me a question? Find me on Instagram or Facebook. Work with Michelle Click here for a list of services and 1:1 offers.

Goal setting is good, but how about soul listening and intuition following when it comes to achieving things? In this episode I talk about considering how you want to feel while moving towards goals, as well as tuning into what you truly desire rather than what makes sense, or what everyone else is doing. Many of us are focused on the blood sweat and tears it takes to meet a goal instead of finding ease and pleasure on the way to success. Listen in and see if you can gain some ideas on moving towards the achievements you desire, while operating in the vibration of the result you long for. Join the Conversation Want to connect or ask me a question? Find me on Instagram or Facebook. Work with Michelle Click here for a list of services and 1:1 offers.

Rocker Steiner took the pressure off the barrel racers early on in the NFR as the couch jockeys and keyboard warriors had a lot to say about his behavior. While I believe everyone should play within the rules, in this episode I share why I feel Rocker is a pretty normal and healthy 18 year old just trying to live true to himself. Those of us looking to live an authentic and unbridled life, could learn a few things from him. Join me in this episode where I share the reason why he's probably marked safe from cancer, why we should cut him some slack and why I'm inspired. Join the Conversation Want to connect or ask me a question? Find me on Instagram or Facebook. Work with Michelle Click here for a list of services and 1:1 offers.

Living “unbridled” can be one of those easier said than done things. I'm not even sure it's something we master, it's simply something to be intentional about. In this episode I talk about the forces and systems out there that go against our desire to follow our hearts and live unbridled. From governments to our own nervous system, there's a lot of energy hitting us from different angles suggesting we live small inside a safe little cage. Brining this all into our awareness is a first step in stepping away from its influence. We do that in this episode.  Join the Conversation Want to connect or ask me a question? Find me on Instagram or Facebook. Work with Michelle Click here for a list of services and 1:1 offers.

In this episode we're reminded to live. Each day we are closer to death, so why wait to start living an “unbridled life” and the one you dream of? I share several stories of people being spared death by a force greater than them, and the lessons that can be learned from not dying. Take these lessons and implement them into your own life so that you don't need to receive them yourself in real-time.  Join the Conversation Want to connect or ask me a question? Find me on Instagram or Facebook. Work with Michelle Click here for a list of services and 1:1 offers.

Every new book starts with an introduction setting the scene. In this inaugural episode of “Unbridled Living”, I share where we've been and where we're going.    The thing is, your ideal performance state is not simply found in your head. Your brain and your body are connected. Your stories, beliefs and boxes, they are connected too. How you live Monday through Friday is connected to your ride on Saturday. There is no separation, you are an entire unit of magic. We can't simply “think” our way out of our issues for a reason. One of the reasons why I'm moving away from "The Rider's Mind" brand and podcast name is because of this. It's not just about what you have in your mind. I share more about this shift in this first episode. I hope you enjoy it and you'll join this movement as we make waves together.  Join the Conversation Want to connect or ask me a question? Find me on Instagram or Facebook.

This wasn't something I had planned at all, but it is something I know with my heart and soul is the right thing to do. It's not just for me, but for you too. This is the end of the Rider's Mind Podcast and the beginning of something new. Rider Mindset work is just a sliver of what I can offer you and moving forward, I look forward to leading you in a more expansive way (that will still help you with your rider mindset, but so much more).  Join the Conversation Want to connect or ask me a question? Find me on Instagram or Facebook. Learn with Me If you're looking to make changes to your mindset, be sure to sign up for my free Next-Level Mindset Mini Course.

We are wired for negativity so we must make an intentional effort to rewire or override that programming. It is easy to declare a “bad ride” even when 90% of it actually went really well. In this episode I share the Two Good Things habit that will help you get more of the good things from every ride. Join the ConversationJoin the discussion in the The Rider's Mind Community on Facebook. Want to connect or ask me a question? Find me on Instagram or Facebook. Learn with Me If you're looking to make changes to your mindset, be sure to sign up for my free Next-Level Mindset Mini Course.

In this episode I encourage you to get intune with your own knowing. Stop giving away your power to someone else while betraying your own knowing. It's excellent to ask for help and seek out professional opinions, just get clear on what feels good and not good to you, so you know which opinions, methods (and facts) to adopt as your own.  There are many reasons why it is difficult to trust yourself and I discuss some of them in this episode.  Join the ConversationJoin the discussion in the The Rider's Mind Community on Facebook. Want to connect or ask me a question? Find me on Instagram or Facebook. Learn with Me If you're looking to make changes to your mindset, be sure to sign up for my free Next-Level Mindset Mini Course.

In this episode Michelle talks about how at any given equine event, we are all dealing with something. Many of us are packing past trauma and dysregulated nervous systems so it's a wonder there aren't more “words” shared at events. Being considerate of what others are going through, but also recognizing when you've been out of line, can go a long way. Join the ConversationJoin the discussion in the The Rider's Mind Community on Facebook. Want to connect or ask me a question? Find me on Instagram or Facebook. Learn with MeIf you're looking to make changes to your mindset, be sure to sign up for my free Next-Level Mindset Mini Course.

Coming back from a summer hiatus, Michelle shares what is on the horizon for The Rider's Mind Podcast and puts out a call for guest suggestions. She shares an exercise that everyone could benefit from doing if they're looking to cultivate more joy in their life. Welcome back to the next season of the Rider's Mind! Join the ConversationJoin the discussion in the The Rider's Mind Community on Facebook. Want to connect or ask me a question? Find me on Instagram or Facebook. Learn with MeIf you're looking to make changes to your mindset, be sure to sign up for my free Next-Level Mindset Mini Course.

In episode 140 of the Rider's Mind Podcast we have a special guest Kathlyn Hossack with RideWell Performance, Kathlyn has been helping me with my own riding and it's opened a lot of doors to discovery and awareness within my own body and we have her here today to help explain some of that and what's been creating the results from the inside out. We talk about the nervous system, we talk about somatics, the female cycle, how it impacts your riding. Kathlyn brings a lot of experience from a lot of different areas of expertise that I think will lend itself well to our understanding of our body and how it impacts our riding. You can learn more about Kathlyn and the Ridewell Method on her website https://www.ridewellperformance.ca/ find her on Instagram and Facebook at @ridewellperformance Join the ConversationJoin the discussion in the The Rider's Mind Community on Facebook. Want to connect or ask me a question? Find me on Instagram or Facebook. Learn with Me If you're looking to make changes to your mindset, be sure to sign up for my free Next-Level Mindset Mini Course.

If you're working on something new right now, if you're learning something new, you may feel like a complete beginner and I'm with you there. But I've got a good reframe for you here today that will help you through these uncomfortable feelings. Stay tuned. Join the ConversationJoin the discussion in the The Rider's Mind Community on Facebook. Want to connect or ask me a question? Find me on Instagram or Facebook. Learn with Me If you're looking to make changes to your mindset, be sure to sign up for my free Next-Level Mindset Mini Course.

Today I talk about how forcing things, trying to make things happen, trying to control situations is really something that we could benefit from getting away from. We see that in our rides and runs that any time we try to make a horse do something that doesn't work out for us. Whenever we try to control an outcome, whether it's in a relationship or in business, we usually learn lessons around that. So let's talk about this particular lesson today about how, when we force things, trying to make things happen generally doesn't turn out that well for us (and what to do instead).  Join the ConversationJoin the discussion in the The Rider's Mind Community on Facebook. Want to connect or ask me a question? Find me on Instagram or Facebook. Learn with Me If you're looking to make changes to your mindset, be sure to sign up for my free Next-Level Mindset Mini Course.