When the Liberated Equestrian Podcast launched in 2025, its path was intentionally open-handed—guided more by faith than by a fixed plan. As Season 1 came to a close, a clear pivot began to emerge. What followed was not simply a creative or professional shift, but a deeper realignment of calling.

In this special episode, host Lisa Pulliam reflects on a season of profound transition—one that weaves together faith, neuropsychology, and the equestrian journey. Recorded in the midst of significant change, including the loss of her beloved Kodiak Jack, this episode serves as a tribute to the ways love, loss, and purpose shape us, even when the road forward feels uncertain.

Through the rawness of Lisa's pain, you will find with her the courage to embrace unwanted endings while welcoming new beginnings, recognizing how suffering can refine calling when God meets us with presence and purpose.

This episode marks both a closing and an opening—honoring what has been while stepping forward into what’s next. Listeners are invited to continue the journey beyond this chapter and into the evolving work of StableMinded, where faith-integrated healing, growth, and transformation continue moving toward belonging, breakthrough, and becoming—stableminded together.

It is also a battle cry to Rally for Research and Awareness of Equine Neurological Disorders. Get involved here!

Helpful Links

• StableMinded On Demand
• Thrive Toolbox
• Restorative Retreats
• EMDR & Equine-Assisted Therapy Intensives
• StableMinded Equestrian Resources
• Finding Calm Course
• Remembering Kodiak Jack, Part 11 in The Remarkable Kodiak Jack Story
• Support the Research of Equine Neurological Diseases by giving to Dr. Amy Johnson's Research Fund

Thank you for listening to the Liberated Equestrian Podcast. For further encouragement and support, please visit StableMinded.us and tune into the StableMinded Podcast with Lisa Pulliam.

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In this final episode of Season 1 of the Liberated Equestrian Podcast, I share a very personal update and reflections on the past few months.

After a recent horseback riding fall, I’ve been processing the risks of riding, the reality of healing, and how the CALM framework (Connection, Awareness, Learning, Motivation) continues to guide me through challenges. This pause has given me a new perspective on listening to my body, leaning into God’s timing, and embracing the growth that comes through struggle.

This episode is unscripted—raw, real, and from the heart. My hope is that you’ll find encouragement, belonging, and inspiration to keep moving toward the freedom and confidence you were created for.

☕ Grab a cup of tea and join me in this reflective conversation to close out Season 1.

Helpful Links

Stableminded Counseling

Stableminded Coaching for Equestrians

Liberated Equestrian Membership

Finding Calming Course

Thank you for listening to the Liberated Equestrian Podcast. For further encouragement and support, please visit StableMinded.us and tune into the StableMinded Podcast with Lisa Pulliam.

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What’s life really like behind the scenes of a horse rescue—and how does it impact both horses and people?

In this episode of the Liberated Equestrian Podcast, I sit down with Leigha Schrader, horse trainer and business professional at Days End Farm Horse Rescue (DEFHR). Leigha specializes in liberty horsemanship, colt starting, and trick training, while also competing on the hunter/jumper circuit.

Together we explore:

✨ The realities of rescue work—trust, healing, grief, burnout, and resilience

✨ How liberty horsemanship is about connection, not just freedom

✨ The balance of caring for horses while tending to your own mental health

✨ Why presence and compassion are at the heart of horsemanship

Whether you’re an equestrian or simply navigating life’s challenges, this conversation will encourage you to honor your heart, set healthy boundaries, and discover hope through connection.

For show notes and helpful links, head over to the blog at Stableminded.

Thank you for listening to the Liberated Equestrian Podcast. For further encouragement and support, please visit StableMinded.us and tune into the StableMinded Podcast with Lisa Pulliam.

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