Ded­i­ca­tion:
This episode is ded­i­cat­ed to all mil­i­tary mem­bers, vet­er­ans, first respon­ders, emer­gency room physi­cians, nurs­es, and hos­pi­tal secu­ri­ty teams. Your courage, resilience, and ser­vice are deeply hon­ored.

In this heart­felt episode, Car­men Theobald shares her trans­for­ma­tive jour­ney from sur­viv­ing trau­ma to embrac­ing post-trau­mat­ic growth through her work with hors­es. She recounts her life-chang­ing expe­ri­ence dur­ing a school shoot­ing in Mon­tre­al and how it led her to dis­cov­er the heal­ing pow­er of hors­es. Car­men explains how equine-assist­ed ther­a­py offers unique emo­tion­al break­throughs for first respon­ders and oth­ers expe­ri­enc­ing trau­ma. Dis­cov­er how the wis­dom and pres­ence of hors­es help indi­vid­u­als rebuild trust, nav­i­gate grief, and embrace courage. Whether you’re explor­ing heal­ing or seek­ing hope, this episode offers pro­found insights and inspi­ra­tion.

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Tran­scrip­tion

Guest Bio

Car­men Theobald

Music for this episode

I Already Know | Sam Will | Epi­dem­ic Sound

No Riv­er Wide Enough | Airage | Epi­dem­ic Sound

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