Heard Wellness Through Horses

Heard Wellness Through Horses We are thrilled to partner with horses to offer coaching, therapy and healing to people.

We have really been enjoying the process of podcasting! It has given us the opportunity to share publicly some of the co...
04/02/2026

We have really been enjoying the process of podcasting! It has given us the opportunity to share publicly some of the conversations we have about our equine co-facilitated therapy work and the stories that inspire and challenge us to expand our understanding of what it means to partner with horses in the therapeutic setting.

This week we dive into the how of the work. How do we understand and make meaning of the horses interactions, behaviours and feedback. And the responsibilities behind it all as the professional in the arena.

If this is of integrate to you, I will share the link to the episode on YouTube in the comments.

04/01/2026

The full episode on interpreting the language of the horse in our equine therapy work comes out tomorrow. Here is a little piece of our conversation. It is always amazing to me how safe people can feel with horses in therapy and also how vulnerable it can be. .
Stay tuned for the full episode! .

Episode 4: Navigating the Shadows of ShameIn this episode, Angie Payne and Amy Monea move into deeper, more sensitive te...
03/17/2026

Episode 4: Navigating the Shadows of Shame

In this episode, Angie Payne and Amy Monea move into deeper, more sensitive territory. They open with a trigger warning as they dedicate the conversation to exploring the complex and often paralyzing experience of shame.

Drawing from their clinical experience and personal reflections, they discuss how shame differs from guilt and the ways it can make us feel fundamentally "wrong" or unlovable. They explore how shame manifests in our bodies and behaviors often leading to "velociraptor or spider monkey" reactions and how the non-judgmental presence of a horse can help us begin to untangle these heavy emotions.

This is an invitation to sit with the hard parts of being human and to remember that even when you can't hold hope for yourself, there are others (and horses) who can hold it for you.

In This Episode, You’ll Explore:
-Understanding the Weight of Shame: Defining what shame is and why it feels so much more personal and destructive than simple guilt.
-The Physicality of Shame: How our bodies react when we feel exposed or "not enough," and why we often want to hide or lash out.
-Horses as Mirrors of Truth: Why horses are uniquely capable of sitting with us in our shame without judgment, providing a safe space to decompress.
-The "Velociraptor" Reaction: A candid look at the messy, reactive behaviors that often stem from a place of deep-seated shame.
-Breaking the Cycle of "I'm a Terrible Person": Strategies for finding that tiny piece of self-worth even when your internal narrative is telling you otherwise.
-The Power of Holding Hope: Why community and professional support are vital when you are too deep in the "shame storm" to see your own value.
-Deservingness and Healing: Reclaiming the truth that you deserve support and connection, regardless of the stories shame tries to tell you.

May the horse always bring you home.

02/22/2026

Episode 2 was such a good conversation about compassions, shame and being challenged to show up bigger by horses.

Check out the link to our YouTube channel to check it out in the comments.

Episode 2 of the Mindful Humanship Podcast us live! We seem to find a groove a bit more in this episode where we talk ab...
02/21/2026

Episode 2 of the Mindful Humanship Podcast us live!

We seem to find a groove a bit more in this episode where we talk about presence and messy healing, and of course how horses can help us get there.

If you get a chance to have a listen, let us know what you think!

YouTube link to the podcast is in the comments❤️ Or you can find it where you get your podcasts.

02/15/2026

Episode 2 of our Mindful Humanship podcast drops on February 17th! It’s all about presence and the messiness of growth and healing..
The link to our podcast is in the comments. We would love to hear what you think!
Equine Enrichment

Love this!
02/10/2026

Love this!

Episode 1 of the Mindful Humanship Podcast is live! .Angie and I have been on a journey of learning new things… how to w...
02/02/2026

Episode 1 of the Mindful Humanship Podcast is live! .
Angie and I have been on a journey of learning new things… how to write a book, publishing a book, getting it out into the world and now podcasting! It has been quite the adventure and we are thrilled to have this piece come to life..
If you have the space, have a listen and let us know what you think..
Link in the comments:).

We are thrilled to partner with to offer this 2 hour program for youth in the area. It is limited to a small number of ...
01/03/2026

We are thrilled to partner with to offer this 2 hour program for youth in the area. It is limited to a small number of participants and is completely free for families. .
Check out the information in the photo to register..

We have a practicum student joining us at the barn for the next three months. Have a read through her introduction below...
01/03/2026

We have a practicum student joining us at the barn for the next three months. Have a read through her introduction below. Send me a message if you would like to learn more about or access her services and I will get you connected!

As I move into my final practicum, I’m stepping more fully into the work I offer.

My practice is therapeutic in nature, though not clinical social work or psychotherapy. It is equine-facilitated, trauma-informed, and domestic-violence-informed, grounded in relationship, embodiment, intuition, and presence. This work supports people in slowing down, reconnecting to themselves, and exploring healing through lived, relational experience rather than talk alone.

I facilitate sessions independently, with consultation and supervision as needed, and my approach is shaped by rural practice, lived experience, and deep respect for safety, consent, and pacing.

You may see me tagged in posts related to this work, which is currently offered at a student/practicum rate, as well as posts about full moon circles and other intentional gatherings that I facilitate. These offerings reflect the work I am growing into — relational, grounded, and community-rooted.

I’m grateful to be walking this path alongside the horses, the land, and the people who feel called into this kind of work. If this resonates, you’ll find more information shared through those spaces, you can message me directly, or connect with the women tagged below👌🫶

Amy Monea Heard Wellness Through Horses Angie Payne Equine Enrichment

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The most beautiful sky tonight on this Remembrance Day.
11/12/2025

The most beautiful sky tonight on this Remembrance Day.

We are looking forward to this market! See you in Red Deer!
11/06/2025

We are looking forward to this market! See you in Red Deer!

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