Is it a personality trait or a symptom?

In this episode we revisit the book I introduced you to at the beginning of this season, Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess, by Dr Caroline Leaf. I discuss what her 5 step process of mind management is and connect it to horses to help make the strengthen your why to do the work. I finish the episode by discussing the future of Take the Reins and some amazing adventures I have that will bring about a few changes, but MUCH inspiration to the podcast.Links Mentioned:https://www.amazon.ca/Cleaning-Up-Your-Mental-Mess/dp/1540900401/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw7fuJBhBdEiwA2lLMYavuHJIJJIk6ali_p6ueZpXLovyFDMN4FD_8ga6AhJTHPPJEE8gHLBoCUgkQAvD_BwE&hvadid=475188872285&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=1002105&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=10104776409443200406&hvtargid=kwd-1058511493664&hydadcr=27889_10612579&keywords=cleaning+up+your+mental+mess&qid=1631550368&sr=8-1www.alongfortheride.proFollow me online @:https://nikkiporter.ca/https://www.instagram.com/nikkiportercoaching/https://www.facebook.com/nikkiporterauthor/Purchase publications by Nikki Porter @:https://www.amazon.ca/s?k=nikki+porter&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

In this episode we continue the conversation from the last episode about personality. This week we look at ways that both us and our horses protect ourselves when we do not have our mental, emotion and physical needs met. Links Mentioned:https://www.amazon.ca/Lets-Be-Honest-equestrian-journey/dp/B09B28Q21F/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1Y089XX0L7T9Q&keywords=lets+be+honest&qid=1641258617&sprefix=lets+be+honest%2Caps%2C117&sr=8-2Follow me online @:https://nikkiporter.ca/https://www.instagram.com/nikkiportercoaching/https://www.facebook.com/nikkiporterauthor/Purchase publications by Nikki Porter @:https://www.amazon.ca/s?k=nikki+porter&ref=nb_sb_noss_1https://www.amazon.com/Riding-Through-Equestrian-Tested-Transformed/dp/1778001203/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1G3VK6OIXGZ6Y&keywords=riding+through+it&qid=1638241412&sprefix=Riding+Through+%2Caps%2C185&sr=8-1

In this episode we start the new year off with a potentially life-changing exercise that allows you the space and time to decipher between your traits and symptoms that are showing you need to make some changes in your life, relationships, boundaries, etc. This exercise is as powerful as you let it be and can help you understand yourself and your horse on a deeper level. Links Mentioned:https://www.amazon.ca/Lets-Be-Honest-equestrian-journey/dp/B09B28Q21F/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1Y089XX0L7T9Q&keywords=lets+be+honest&qid=1641258617&sprefix=lets+be+honest%2Caps%2C117&sr=8-2Follow me online @:https://nikkiporter.ca/https://www.instagram.com/nikkiportercoaching/https://www.facebook.com/nikkiporterauthor/Purchase publications by Nikki Porter @:https://www.amazon.ca/s?k=nikki+porter&ref=nb_sb_noss_1https://www.amazon.com/Riding-Through-Equestrian-Tested-Transformed/dp/1778001203/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1G3VK6OIXGZ6Y&keywords=riding+through+it&qid=1638241412&sprefix=Riding+Through+%2Caps%2C185&sr=8-1

In this episode I share two bits of very exciting news, our final equestrian author interview and a chat about tuning your awareness into where and what you are feeling drawn to. We use the term draw in horsemanship to describe our horses desire to go towards what they find comfort in and I encourage you to look into what and why you are drawn to in life. Links Mentioned:Teresa L- https://www.instagram.com/citygirl_countrydreams/https://www.amazon.com/Riding-Through-Equestrian-Tested-Transformed/dp/1778001203/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1G3VK6OIXGZ6Y&keywords=riding+through+it&qid=1638241412&sprefix=Riding+Through+%2Caps%2C185&sr=8-1Follow me online @:https://nikkiporter.ca/https://www.instagram.com/nikkiportercoaching/https://www.facebook.com/nikkiporterauthor/Purchase publications by Nikki Porter @:https://www.amazon.ca/s?k=nikki+porter&ref=nb_sb_noss_1https://www.amazon.com/Riding-Through-Equestrian-Tested-Transformed/dp/1778001203/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1G3VK6OIXGZ6Y&keywords=riding+through+it&qid=1638241412&sprefix=Riding+Through+%2Caps%2C185&sr=8-1

In this episode I share four more interviews with my equestrian authors of Amazon’s #1 best seller, Riding Through It. Meet Amber, Danielle S, Lexi, and Danielle C. These ladies inspire me everyday and I hope they do the same for you once you hear them here and read their full story in the book. Links Mentioned:Amber- https://www.instagram.com/varekai_ranch/Danielle S- https://www.instagram.com/danielleasmall/Lexi- https://www.instagram.com/lexibusse/Danielle C- https://www.instagram.com/danielle.crowell/https://www.amazon.com/Riding-Through-Equestrian-Tested-Transformed/dp/1778001203/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1G3VK6OIXGZ6Y&keywords=riding+through+it&qid=1638241412&sprefix=Riding+Through+%2Caps%2C185&sr=8-1Follow me online @:https://nikkiporter.ca/https://www.instagram.com/nikkiportercoaching/https://www.facebook.com/nikkiporterauthor/Purchase publications by Nikki Porter @:https://www.amazon.ca/s?k=nikki+porter&ref=nb_sb_noss_1https://www.amazon.com/Riding-Through-Equestrian-Tested-Transformed/dp/1778001203/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1G3VK6OIXGZ6Y&keywords=riding+through+it&qid=1638241412&sprefix=Riding+Through+%2Caps%2C185&sr=8-1

In this episode I share some incredible news and three more interviews with my equestrian authors of Riding Through It. These ladies inspire me everyday and I hope they do the same for you once you hear them here and read their full story in the book. Links Mentioned:Kathleen- https://www.instagram.com/kathleen_arrowsmith/Mindy- https://www.instagram.com/mindy.l.schneider/Antonia- https://www.instagram.com/antonias_animal_acupuncture/https://www.amazon.com/Riding-Through-Equestrian-Tested-Transformed/dp/1778001203/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1G3VK6OIXGZ6Y&keywords=riding+through+it&qid=1638241412&sprefix=Riding+Through+%2Caps%2C185&sr=8-1Follow me online @:https://nikkiporter.ca/https://www.instagram.com/nikkiportercoaching/https://www.facebook.com/nikkiporterauthor/Purchase publications by Nikki Porter @:https://www.amazon.ca/s?k=nikki+porter&ref=nb_sb_noss_1https://www.amazon.com/Riding-Through-Equestrian-Tested-Transformed/dp/1778001203/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1G3VK6OIXGZ6Y&keywords=riding+through+it&qid=1638241412&sprefix=Riding+Through+%2Caps%2C185&sr=8-1

In this episode I share three brief, but incredible interviews to continue introducing you to the authors of my latest book, Riding Through It, that will be available for purchase soon on Amazon. Next, I discuss the importance of offering our horses the grace they deserve to help us communicate with them in times where we find ourselves frustrated or angry. Links Mentioned:Caroline- https://www.instagram.com/carrieliz_/Teresa A- https://www.instagram.com/teresaalexanderarab/Stef- https://www.instagram.com/stefanie.am.ly/Follow me online @:https://nikkiporter.ca/https://www.instagram.com/nikkiportercoaching/https://www.facebook.com/nikkiporterauthor/Purchase publications by Nikki Porter @:https://www.amazon.ca/s?k=nikki+porter&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

In this episode I share two brief, but special interviews to begin to introduce you to the authors of my latest book, Riding Through It, that will be available for purchase soon on Amazon. These ladies are lovely and I cannot wait for you to fall in love with them as I have. Next, we revisit the book I introduced you to at the beginning of this season, Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess, by Dr Caroline Leaf. I read from chapter 3 for you to understand WHY I chose to discuss this book and connect it to learning with and for our horses. Links Mentioned:https://www.amazon.ca/Cleaning-Up-Your-Mental-Mess/dp/1540900401/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw7fuJBhBdEiwA2lLMYavuHJIJJIk6ali_p6ueZpXLovyFDMN4FD_8ga6AhJTHPPJEE8gHLBoCUgkQAvD_BwE&hvadid=475188872285&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=1002105&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=10104776409443200406&hvtargid=kwd-1058511493664&hydadcr=27889_10612579&keywords=cleaning+up+your+mental+mess&qid=1631550368&sr=8-1Follow me online @:https://nikkiporter.ca/https://www.instagram.com/nikkiportercoaching/https://www.facebook.com/nikkiporterauthor/Purchase publications by Nikki Porter @:https://www.amazon.ca/s?k=nikki+porter&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

In this episode I address two questions sent in from listeners that bring us back to some important questions to ask ourselves. The first question I cover is how to know if a horse is too much horse or if it is fear holding you back. I give three questions to ask yourself to help bring some scope to the situation. The second question is how to keep your sanity while your horse is injured. I love this question because it is a great opportunity to remind ourselves of our why and to separate the horse from our goals. Links Mentioned:https://www.amazon.ca/Lets-Be-Honest-equestrian-journey/dp/B09B28Q21F/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=nikki+porter&qid=1631550508&sr=8-2Follow me online @:https://nikkiporter.ca/https://www.instagram.com/nikkiportercoaching/https://www.facebook.com/nikkiporterauthor/Purchase publications by Nikki Porter @:https://www.amazon.ca/s?k=nikki+porter&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

In this episode I give a quick update on what has been happening in my horse world for the last month, I share lessons reinforced at the Jim Anderson clinic this week and last, I fill you in on news for the coming weeks and months, and I share something heartwarming at the end for all you horse lovers!Links Mentioned:https://www.thecircleupexperience.comhttps://www.facebook.com/higherhorsemanship/https://www.instagram.com/nikkiportercoaching/https://www.horseradionetwork.com/shows/canada-horse-podcast/Follow me online @:https://nikkiporter.ca/https://www.instagram.com/nikkiportercoaching/https://www.facebook.com/nikkiporterauthor/Purchase publications by Nikki Porter @:https://www.amazon.ca/s?k=nikki+porter&ref=nb_sb_noss_1