Season 2
Nov. 16, 2024
Dr. Shelly Appleton - My Horse's Problem was Actually Me - S2 E23
Barbara O’Brien talks with horse trainer, coach and author Shelley Appleton about building trust and confidence between riders and their horses. Shelley shares how things like fear, aging, and hormones can affect riding, espe...
Sept. 21, 2024
Chelsey Bosak - All Of Our Dogs End Up Where They Are Meant to Be
Have you ever wondered what it takes to train a service dog that can transform someone's life? In this heartwarming episode, we sit down with Chelsey Bosak from Helping Paws Minnesota, an organization that specializes in trai...
July 22, 2024
Chris Lombard - The Power of Patience and Presence in Horse Training - S2 E21
Have you ever felt a profound connection to something that completely shifted your life's direction? In this episode of the Empathetic Trainer Podcast, we chat with Chris Lombard, a horse trainer and author who found his call...
July 20, 2024
Ingrid Henry - What we are Trying to Communicate is Trust - S2 E20
Ingrid Henry, an equine coach, discusses the importance of trust and consistency in building a strong relationship with horses
July 18, 2024
Grace Olson - There is Something Magical about Horses and Sheep that dissolves your sadness and brings you back into the light S1 E19
Experience the transformative power of animal therapy with our special guest Grace Olson, a dedicated therapist and author from Leeds, West Yorkshire, whose unique practice involves the compassionate companionship of horses and sheep. Grace shares her fascinating journey into animal therapy, which …
May 27, 2024
Kari Bastyr - Your Dog is Not Bad, He is Just Having a Hard Time S2 E18
Send us a Text Message. Kari Bastyr of Wag & Train, is a dog behaviorist and canine nutritionist. She debunks the dominance theory, showing that dogs act out due to stress and anxiety and not a desire to dominate their owners...
May 12, 2024
Julie Smart - What Horses Want - Trust, Communication and Leadership
New Zealand Horse advocate and author, Julie Smart joins Barbara O'Brien in a conversation not just about training, but about retraining ourselves to listen, to watch, and to feel the subtle cues that horses give us when tryi...
April 16, 2024
Susan Friedland - The True Story of Marguerite Henry and Misty of Chincoteague S2 E16
Susan Friedland and I explore the world of Marguerite Henry, a beloved author whose stories have enchanted readers for years. From "Misty of Chincoteague" to "King of the Wind" and so many others, Henry's books have made a la...
April 2, 2024
Laura Carter - What Your Dog Wants is You - S2 E15
Join Barbara O'Brien as she chats with Laura Carter, a dog trainer and author, about the secrets to bonding with your dog, even during indoor downtime or when they're on rest. Laura shares practical tips for keeping your pup ...
March 25, 2024
Kera Wilhelmsen - You Want Your Dog to Trust You, Right? S2 E14
In this interview, Barbara O'Brien talks with Kara Wilhelmsen from Creature Comforts Pet Services about her approach to animal training. Kera stresses the importance of kindness and understanding when working with animals, ra...
Feb. 23, 2024
Lockie Phillips - When it comes to Horses, Obedience is Out and Empathy is In - S2 E3
Lockie Phillips, Founder of Emotional Horsemanship, joins us on our podcast to share his insights on empathy and horses. He tells us how we can reimagine horse training and move beyond obedience to establish a deeper connecti...
Jan. 30, 2024
Lynn Acton - Alternatives to Dominance Based Horsemanship - S2 E12
Tune in to hear Lynn Acton, acclaimed author and horse trainer, share practical tips on how to build trust and connection with your horse. Learn about the basics of earning trust, using clear body language, moving away from d...
Jan. 26, 2024
Mikel Delgado - The Big Problem? They Don't Understand Cats - S2 E11
Join us as we speak with cat behaviorist, Mikel Delgado about how your cat's name can affect its personality and why it's hard for some cats to just get along. Learn about Mikel's journey from being in a punk rock band to ...