From vulnerability and trust to laughter and teamwork, their stories show that healing doesn’t mean fixing what’s broken—it means learning to feel safe, seen, and whole again.

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In this episode of Conquer Your Past, Step Into Your Future, host Jennifer Bandy welcomes Liz and Bridgette for a heartfelt conversation about emotions, trust, and the art of real communication. Together, they explore how simple questions like “How was your day?” often fail to invite true connection—and how shifting to “highs and lows” can open the door to deeper dialogue. Jennifer introduces Robert Plutchik’s eight core emotions, then examines how shame, grief, and excitement reshape how we understand ourselves. The group also dives into how survival responses like fight, flight, freeze, and fawn show up in daily life, often shaping our coping mechanisms. Finally, they share practical tools for emotional regulation—whether through breathwork, rhythm, or simple moments of awareness—to help listeners build healthier conversations at home and within themselves.

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Feeling unheard? Struggling to say the right thing? This week, Jennifer, Liz, and Bridget dig into real-life communication struggles and the simple skills that can transform them into deeper connections. From active listening to healthy alternatives, discover how to move from surviving to thriving in your relationships.

Listen in for real stories, real struggles, and real solutions that can help you communicate more clearly, respond with compassion, and nurture healthier connections in every area of your life.

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In part 1 of this episode of Conquer Your Past, Step Into Your Future, host Jennifer Bandy is joined by Liz and Bridget for an honest conversation—about conversation. Together, they explore how technology, debates, and defensiveness have eroded our ability to truly connect with one another. From the impact of body language and eye contact to the importance of trust and safety in relationships, the discussion highlights the challenges and opportunities we face in communicating today. The group also reflects on the role of self-awareness, boundaries, and even horses in helping us heal and reframe how we show up in dialogue. Plus, learn about upcoming Walk With Me Healing Steps events, including Beautiful Balance, By the Fire, and the Western Skies & Healing Ties Gala. If you’ve ever struggled with feeling heard—or struggled to listen—this episode will help you rediscover the heart of conversation.

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In this deeply honest episode, Jennifer sits down with Taylor, a Beautiful Balance group member, to talk about her long battle with anxiety, self-doubt, and social isolation. Taylor shares how equine therapy and the Walk With Me program helped her rebuild confidence, set boundaries, and rediscover connection. They also explore the power of group healing and the unique relationships formed through working with horses. This is a story of transformation, vulnerability, and courage. You're not alone—healing is possible.

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Joe, a six-year Army veteran, opens up about the battle after the battlefield—his struggle with re-entry into civilian life, broken relationships, hypervigilance, and emotional isolation. In this honest and deeply personal conversation, Joe shares how Operation Battle Horse and the healing space of the farm helped him rediscover trust, brotherhood, and peace. If you've ever felt like you don’t belong or don't know how to be “okay” anymore, this episode is for you.

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Licensed clinical mental health counselor Julie Dollar joins Jennifer Bandy to share her extraordinary story—from surviving childhood trauma and domestic abuse to becoming a therapist helping others heal. Julie opens up about recognizing trauma, regulating emotions, and how God and therapy worked together in her journey. The episode also explores PTSD, maladaptive behaviors, and the powerful role of equine therapy. If you've ever felt “sick and tired of being sick and tired,” this conversation will meet you where you are. Hope, healing, and self-awareness start here.

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In this heartfelt episode, Jennifer Bandy is joined by Lindi Cline and Liz Wise for an honest conversation about the different types of trauma—Big T and little t—and how both can shape our lives. Together, they unpack emotional wounds, the power of support, and the role of equine therapy in healing. You’ll hear personal stories, practical strategies, and gentle encouragement to start your own journey. Whether you’ve felt unheard, overwhelmed, or simply “not enough,” this space is for you. Healing starts with awareness—and a whole lot of self-compassion.

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