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The Touch of a Mustang
Through extraordinary stories and honest conversations, The Touch of a Mustang explores the places and principles that lead to healing, growth, and freedom of mind. We bring together horses, psychology, relationships, resilience, horsemanship, and nature to uncover lessons for living with greater awareness and purpose. We explore the wisdom horses offer, how they guide us through the human experience, and our responsibility to protect and preserve them—especially America’s wild Mustangs.
Episodes
The Touch of a MustangMustangs and Inmates Serving Each Other with Lynda Sanford | Episode 35
In this episode, we sit down with Lynda Sanford, the founder of the Mustangs of America Foundation (MAF), to talk about her incredible journey from city life…
The Touch of a MustangGiving Freedom Back to Wild Horses with Moksha Sanctuary | Episode 34
Crystal Field had just opened a new hair salon in Portland, OR, but was soon guided to follow a call in another direction. During the pandemic of 2020 and the…
The Touch of a MustangMy Reaction to My Animal Communication Session | Episode 33
In this episode, I dive into the fascinating world of animal communication, sharing my personal experience from a recent session I had with an animal…
The Touch of a MustangFinding Healing through Connection with At Ease Horsemanship | Episode 32
In this episode, we sit down with Matson and Gabriel, from At Ease Horsemanship, to explore the transformative journeys they've had working with Mustangs…
The Touch of a MustangCommuning with the Mustang with Lindsay Knuth | Episode 31
In this episode, I sit down with Lindsay Knuth, a former private practice bodywork and massage therapist for people, who made a life-changing leap into the…
The Touch of a MustangAn Advocate for the Mustang with Trayce Stackhouse-Ghislain | Episode 30
In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Trayce, a passionate Mustang owner, to hear the incredible story of her bond with Wally, her Mustang, and how he…
The Touch of a MustangUncovering Life Changing Truths Through Mustang Horsemanship with Justin Dunn | Episode 29
In this powerful episode, Justin Dunn, founder of American Mustang School, talks with host, Shalyce Cluff, in the first of a series of episodes, to explore the…
The Touch of a MustangLetting Go so You Can Grow | Episode 28
In this episode, I share the profound lessons I’ve learned from my Mustang horses about the power of letting go and focusing on what I can truly control in my…
The Touch of a MustangCapturing the Powerful Healing of Equines Through Film with Twila LaBar and Nancy Krenek | Episode 27
In this episode of The Touch of a Mustang, we sit down with the visionary director, Twila LaBar, ofWhere the Horses Heal the Souland the inspiring founder…
The Touch of a MustangHorses Ability to Teach Present Moment Living through Mindfulness | Episode 26
In this episode, we delve into the transformative relationship between humans and horses, specifically focusing on how these divine animals enhance our mental…
The Touch of a MustangWhat Horses Can Teach Us About Trust, Boundaries, and Connection with Kaity Proctor | Episode 25
Maybe the thing you really need for better relationships is practice with a being that doesn't turn away from you. Join us in this inspiring episode as we sit…
The Touch of a MustangAvoiding Destructive Methods of Escape through Emotional Release | Episode 24
In a world where many turn to alcohol, drugs, and social media for escape, we delve into the unique bond between humans and horses, uncovering how Mustangs can…
The Touch of a MustangRegaining Confidence Through Mustang Connection | Episode 23
This episode gets personal, as I share my personal journey of rediscovering confidence through the incredible bond I formed with my Mustangs. After facing a…
The Touch of a MustangFrom Despair to Hope: A Veteran's Journey with Mustangs with Sean Hill | Episode 22
In this powerful episode, we hear the inspiring story of Sean, a military veteran who faced the daunting challenges of reintegration after his service in Iraq…
The Touch of a MustangEmbracing the Life You Have | Episode 21
Join me in this enlightening episode as I delve into the powerful principles that have reshaped my horsemanship, my life, and my approach to parenting…
The Touch of a MustangFaith-based Living versus Fear-based Living | Episode 20
Life has thrown some intense challenges my way recently, including a wildfire dangerously close to home. In this powerful episode, I explore the transformative…
The Touch of a MustangProgress over Perfection | Episode 19
In this episode, we dive into the concept of focusing onprogress overperfection. Many of us have grown up with a fixed mindset, believing that we’re either…
The Touch of a MustangHow Images of Horses Can Change You with Francisco Lisci | Episode 18
In this conversation, Francisco and I talk about wild horses, particularly those being threatened in Canada. We also dive into the power of creativity and how…
The Touch of a MustangThe Payoff of the Try with Lily Reynolds | Episode 17
In this episode, I sit down with Lily, a lifelong horse lover, to discuss her journey with horses and the profound lessons they’ve taught her along the way…
The Touch of a MustangConnection and Relaxation with Gareth Mare | Episode 16
In this episode, I share my unexpected conversation with Gareth Mare, founder of Heartfelt Horsemanship. What started with a dream about the name "Heartfelt…
The Touch of a MustangCalled to This Work with Brittany Ference | Episode 15
In this episode, I’m joined by Brittany Ference, the Executive Director of the Great Escape Mustang Collaborative, for an insightful conversation about the…
The Touch of a MustangA Wild Love Story with Stargazer and Nora | Episode 14
In this episode, we dive into the incredible love story of Stargazer and Nora, a bonded pair of Onaqui Mountain wild Mustangs whose journey of separation and…
The Touch of a MustangAmbassadors for Mustangs and Catalysts for Healing with Patti Gruber | Episode 13
In this episode, I have the honor of speaking with Patti Gruber, the founder of Operation Wild Horse, and the proud owner of Padre, a Mustang dressage champion…
The Touch of a MustangWorking with Mustangs to Help Inmates Excel with Randy Helm| Episode 12
In this powerful episode, I sit down with Randy Helm, a certified horse trainer with over 30 years of experience working with wild Mustangs. Randy shares his…
The Touch of a MustangThe Ultimate Teachers with Chris Waldhaus | Episode 11
In this episode, I sit down with Chris Waldhaus, the founder of Cascade Trails, to discuss his incredible work providing sanctuary for Mustangs and other…
The Touch of a MustangA Conversation Changed My Beliefs About Wild Horses with Mustang Advocate Ann Souders | Episode 10
What if what you believed about wild horses was based on incomplete information? Ann Saunders, founder of Forever Branded, spent years as a wild horse activist…
The Touch of a MustangA Soft Place to Land with Diane Delano | Episode 9
In this episode, I sit down with Diane Delano, a passionate advocate for America’s wild Mustangs, to discuss her life’s work with these incredible animals and…
The Touch of a MustangFollow the Mustangs with West Taylor | Episode 8
In this powerful episode, West Taylor opens up about a pivotal moment in his life when he lost everything financially and received a life-changing message…
The Touch of a MustangA Home for Unwanted Mustangs with Kourtney Hardy | Episode 7
In this two-part episode, I talk with Kourtney Hardy of Nirvana Mustang Sanctuary about her Kind Horse Training and her Mustang Sanctuary. We explore…
The Touch of a MustangRescued Horses Providing Reprieve for Humans with Chelsea Bollinger | Episode 6
In this episode we talk about the incredible work equines do in helping humans and allowing us to find present-mindedness in our busy fast-paced world. We…
The Touch of a MustangSanctuary for Horses and Humans with MacKenzie Whitsell | Episode 5
What happens when your life falls apart and you rebuild it around wild Mustangs? Discover how one woman transformed personal crisis into a sanctuary that…
The Touch of a MustangJust Being Around Horses Was Changing Them with Melissa Jarzynski | Episode 4
Melissa Jarzynski was using horses’ movement to help children in physical therapy when she noticed something she wasn’t treating: their parents were changing…
The Touch of a MustangHer Thinking Had to Change to Find Success with Aubrey Lawlor | Episode 3
Aubrey Lawlor’s Mustang, Dot, had successfully competed at liberty. But when Aubrey brought her home, even picking up a hoof became a struggle. Training…
The Touch of a MustangBefore You Can Guide a Horse You Have to Understand Yourself with Justin Dunn | Episode 2
Some of the horses Justin Dunn works with were once considered untrainable. Today, they help people recognize patterns in themselves that are difficult to…
The Touch of a MustangWe Suffer More in Imagination Than in Reality | Episode 1
Finally fulfilling a lifelong dream of having my own horse, I thought I was adopting a Mustang to train. I didn’t expect her to expose how much fear and…