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Touched By A Horse
Join Melisa Pearce, founder of the Equine Gestalt Method, as she explores horse/human dynamics, Gestalt, and the essential gift of Equus.
Episodes
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Heart, Head, and Hand: A Smarter Way to Evaluate Business Ideas
Have a great idea but aren't sure how to bring it into the world? In this episode of Touched by a Horse, Melisa and Dane catch up on life at the ranch before…
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Back in the Saddle: Catching Up with Melisa and Dane
Melisa and Dane are back! In this episode, they catch up on a busy few months in beautiful British Columbia, from preparing the ranch for winter and navigating…
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From Racehorses to Healing Partners with Carolyne Stolzenfels
In this week’s episode of Touched by a Horse, Melisa sits down with Equine Gestaltist Carolyne Stolzenfels of Wildfire Dreams in beautiful Charlevoix…
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The Wee Farm: Where Kids, Horses & Healing Meet
In this episode of Touched by a Horse, Melisa welcomes Dr. Bonnie Laabs, educator, author, and founder of Minnesota's Wee Farm, a nonprofit dedicated to…
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The Little Horse with the Biggest Heart
This episode of Touched by a Horse is a heartfelt reflection on the deep bonds we share with the animals who shape our lives. Melisa and Dane begin with…
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Birthday Reflections & Lessons from the Herd
In this laid-back summer catch-up episode, Melisa and Dane reflect on birthday celebrations, welcoming a new class of Equine Gestalt students, and the joy of…
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Horses, Hope & Neurodiversity with Marcy Waelti
In this inspiring episode, Melisa chats with Equine Gestalt Coach and author Marcy Waelti to explore the transformative connection between horses, healing, and…
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Awakening Your Intuitive Nature
In this solo episode, Melisa explores the power of intuition and how we can strengthen our ability to trust our inner knowing. Drawing from decades of…
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Rain, Remembrance, and Ranch Life
In this lighthearted catch-up episode, Melisa and Dane share life around the ranch, from much-needed spring rains and hay season preparations to welcoming new…
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What Your Horse Knows Before You Do
In this episode of Touched by a Horse, Melisa explores how horses act as powerful mirrors, responding not to our words but to our authentic emotional state…
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The Gift of Truly Listening
In this heartfelt solo episode, Melisa explores the often-overlooked art of truly listening. Drawing from her years as a psychotherapist, educator, and Equine…
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Home Again: Horses, Highways & Healing
In this warm and conversational catch-up episode of Touched by a Horse, Melisa and Dane reflect on a whirlwind month filled with Equine Gestalt coaching…
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Masters Moments & Meaningful Work
In this episode, Melisa and Dane reconnect after time apart, sharing stories from Dane’s memorable trip to Augusta for the Masters, complete with early…
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Beyond the Physical: The Seven Layers of Human Energy
In this solo episode, Melisa shares a personal and reflective update while Dane travels to the Masters, offering a glimpse into life on the ranch—from spring…
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Behind the Barn Doors: Spring, Students, and Soul Work
In this episode, Melisa and Dane share a behind-the-scenes look at life on their farm as spring arrives—balancing horses, new equipment, travel plans, and even…
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Getting the Herd Ready: Spring Chores & Horse Care Essentials
In this solo episode, Melisa takes listeners behind the scenes of spring preparation on her British Columbia horse farm, sharing the rhythms, challenges, and…
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Spring on the Ranch and the Rise of AI
In this episode of The Touched by a Horse Podcast, Melisa and Dane share updates from the ranch as they prepare for spring, from caring for their horses to…
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Healing the Healers: Casie Simpson’s Passion Project
On today’s episode, Melisa chats with Graduate of the Year Casie Simpson of Flourish with Horses in Colorado Springs. Casey shares the powerful story of…
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Measuring Horses’ Hind Ends (For Science!)
In this warm and wide-ranging episode, Melisa and Dane reunite in the studio to share personal updates, including celebrating the birth of their assistant…
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Through the Veil: Horses, Healing, and a Second Chance at Life with Emma Rogers
In this heartfelt episode of The Touched by a Horse Podcast, Melisa Pierce welcomes Equine Gestalt graduate Emma Rogers for a powerful conversation about…
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Raising Your Vibration: Lessons from the Herd
In this reflective solo episode of Touched by a Horse, Melisa explores the powerful connection between horses and vibrational frequency, sharing how our…
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Summit Stories: Growth, Gratitude, and the Touched by a Horse Community
Today on the Touched by a Horse Podcast, Melisa and Dane share a warm, behind-the-scenes catch-up before diving into highlights from their recent online…
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Choosing Your Word for the Year: Awareness, Wholeness, and New Beginnings
In today’s episode, Melisa and Dane reconnect with listeners after the holidays, sharing updates on ranch life, community, and the rhythms of winter. Melissa…
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Soft Eyes, Strong Hearts with Carrie Blamer
In this episode of Touched by a Horse, host Melisa Pierce sits down with newly certified Equine Gestalt Practitioner Carrie Blamer of Equine Soft Eye to…
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From Reflection to Intention: Designing the Year Ahead
In this pre-holiday episode of The Touched by a Horse Podcast, hosts Melisa and Dane reflect on life’s slower rhythms—from snow-covered days, movie nights, and…
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Looking Back, Moving Forward: Reflections from a Winter on the Farm
In this cozy, reflective episode of The Touched by a Horse Podcast, Melisa and Dane share stories from their first winter on their Canadian farm—snowy days…
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AI vs. Intuition: Blending Technology with Equine Gestalt
Welcome back! Today on the podcast, Melisa and Dane take listeners behind the scenes of their ranch life in British Columbia—sharing stories about caring for…
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Celebrating Growth: Capstones, Certifications & the Herd
In this episode, Melisa hops on solo while Dane helps with a farm emergency, sharing updates from their busy life in British Columbia. She talks about…
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Winter Prep, Wild Visitors, and Runaway Cows
In this lively episode, Melisa and Dane share a slice of ranch life as they prepare for winter on their Canadian farm—from chopping firewood and tending to…
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Preparing for Winter
In this episode of Touched by a Horse, hosts Melisa Pierce and Dane Cheek share updates from their busy lives on the ranch in British Columbia. From long…
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Dane and the Cows
In this cozy episode of Touched by a Horse, hosts Melissa Pierce and Dane Cheek share life updates from their ranch in British Columbia — from chasing curious…
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Our TBAH Authors
In this episode of Touched by a Horse, Melisa celebrates the inspiring journeys of Equine Gestalt Coaching program graduates who have transformed their life…
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Where’s the Beef?
In this episode of Touched by a Horse, hosts Melissa Pierce and Dane Cheek catch up on life at their Canadian farm—from home renovations and wood-chopping…
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Progress Over Perfection
In this solo episode of Touched by a Horse, Melisa dives deep into the powerful theme of progress over perfection. Drawing on a recent coaching experience with…
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The Great Furniture Debate
Welcome back, everyone. Today on the show, Melisa and Dane continue their immigration tale, but this time with a bit of a nasty twist. Fortunately, when…
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Immigrating Horses
Hold on to your hats! Today, Melisa and Dane sit down to share the story of how they immigrated their horses to Canada, and let’s just say, it’s not all smooth…
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Graduation and Hay Adventures
Welcome back to Touched By a Horse! Today, Melisa and Dane sit down to chat about this year’s student graduation and how things are looking a bit different…
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Regaining Equine Confidence with Kaite Lorentz
On today’s episode, Melisa speaks with EGC graduate and Gestalt coach Kaite Lorentz. This varied and insightful conversation covers Kaite’s focal points as a…
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Brainspotting with Dana Thomas
Today Melisa is joined by a graduate and friend, Dana Thomas! Dana is a practitioner at her beautiful Thomas Ridge Ranch, where she specializes in helping her…
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EP. 121: Homeward Bound
Hold on to your hats, everyone! On this week’s episode of Touched By A Horse, Melisa and Dane continue their tale of Canadian immigration and it’s one wild…
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EP. 120: The Immigration Game
Have you ever immigrated to another country? Have you ever immigrated to another country with a farm full of animals?? Today on the podcast, Melisa and Dane…
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EP. 119: We're Back!
Great news! The Touched By A Horse Podcast is back! Have you missed us? We’ve certainly missed you. Saddle up with Melisa and Dane as they share some…
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EP. 118: A Little Break and a Big Move
If it’s seemed like the podcasts have been few and far between lately, it’s because some BIG changs are happening on the ranch. Join Melisa and Dane as they…
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EP. 117: Our Place In The Universe with Liz Lane
Today on the podcast we have a very special interview with an EGC graduate based in the UK, our dear friend Liz Lane! Liz has spent her life working with…
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EP. 116: Thoughtful Conversations
An election year can be a tense time for everyone. Today Melisa sits down with us to talk about why, how to navigate difficult conversations, and the…
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EP. 115: Birthday Bliss
Dane is back and we’re talking birthdays! Join us as we celebrate both Melisa and Dane as well as catch up on what’s going on around the ranch. Between some…
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EP. 114: Born For This with Zoe Moraitis
Welcome back to the Touched By A Horse podcast! Today, Melisa is joined by Zoe Moraitis, an EGC graduate who will graduate from the master's program this…
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EP. 113: Writing Equusology
What if you knew your horse’s personality and temperament Well, thanks to a book Melisa has written, you can! Equusology is the art of human-equine…
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EP. 112: Eponalisa
Today on Touched By A Horse, Melisa talks with us about her book, “Eponalisa”. Listen in to hear about the inspiration behind the book, some of the lessons…
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EP. 111: Never Too Late with Jane Salko
Today on the podcast, we welcome good friend and EGC graduate, Coach Jane Salko. Jane chats with Melisa about how she helps industry professionals fight…
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EP. 110: Our Trip!
Welcome home, Melisa and Dane! And welcome back, listeners. Today, our favorite couple gives us the rundown on their month-long European adventure. Listen in…
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EP. 109: Nurturance
In life, it becomes easy to get so caught up in taking care of others that we forget to nurture ourselves. Does this sound like you? Today Melisa chats with us…
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EP. 108: Undoing the Introject
Do you have a negative self-belief, and you’re not sure why? Today Melisa delves into “introjects” and how moments from our past can hold us back in the…
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Ep. 107: Revisiting Equusology
Many of us have heard of and even sorted ourselves using the Myers-Briggs Personality Test to better understand ourselves and our partners. But did you know…
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Ep. 106: Revisiting Horses and Somatics
Today we are revisiting Melisa's fascinating lesson around horses and somatics! We learn about Melisa’s journey into this work and how public interest in the…
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EP. 105: Tending Your Spark with Monica Hendrix
Today, we welcome Monica Hendrix to the podcast! Monica is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and an EGC graduate. Listen in as Monica tells us about her…
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EP. 104: Melisa’s First Ride
Dane is back on the podcast today! Join us as Melisa tells the story of the very first time she rode a horse and how it changed her life forever. Melisa also…
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EP. 103: Happy Hooves with Tiffany Sedorus
Tiffany Sedorus, EGC graduate and Army veteran, joins Melisa on the podcast today! Listen in to hear about Tiffany’s journey to TBAH, how she specializes in…
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EP. 102: Deep Dive on Harmony
Today on the podcast you’re getting a one-on-one with Melisa! We begin with a card pulled from her deck, Whispers From a Horse’s Heart. Learn about how this…
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EP. 101: Roots and All Healing with Sonya Brown
Today, we welcome EGC graduate and practitioner Sonya Brown to the podcast! Sonya and her horse, Khanfident, are based in Montana and helping heal so many…