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Harnessing the Healing Power of Horses to Treat Depression

May 16, 2022 by Michael Young

horses and depression

Throughout the pandemic, many people, especially teenagers have experienced rising rates in depression. Stephanie Hansen, who works as an emergency room nurse, has witnessed the effects firsthand. “The difference between the number of mental illness patients pre-Covid and today has rapidly increased,” she says. “We see people in the emergency room, but there are such … [Read more...] about Harnessing the Healing Power of Horses to Treat Depression

Episode 40: Habits of Happiness with Heidi Alldredge

August 31, 2021 by Adam Nugent

Heidi Alldredge LemonAid Stand

Is it possible to take the worst moments of your life, no matter how severe, and change them into hope, peace, and encouragement? Adam Nugent and Kate Strong speak with Heidi Alldredge, a former radio talk show host and motivational speaker, and host of Heidi's LemonAid Stand podcast. Together, they discuss her powerful personal stories of triumph over tragedy, how … [Read more...] about Episode 40: Habits of Happiness with Heidi Alldredge

Episode 36: Wonder Woman Moments with McKenna Brown

August 3, 2021 by Adam Nugent

McKenna Brown Wonder Woman Journals

Realizing that your "normal" doesn't have to be that way is how you can quickly get on the road to recovery. Adam Nugent and Kate Strong are joined by McKenna Brown, creator of My Wonder Woman Journal. The art of journaling has lead her to incredible healing from experiences with anxiety and postpartum depression. Learn more about her journey, the help she offers to others, and … [Read more...] about Episode 36: Wonder Woman Moments with McKenna Brown

Bridle Up Hope: Inspiring Hope, Confidence, and Resilience in Young Women Through Horses

May 20, 2021 by Jamie Armstrong

Bridle Up Hope

When Michael Covey lost his sister Rachel to the effects of depression, he and his family didn't know how to cope. But when Rachel's friends shared the profound way that horseback riding with her had impacted their lives, it inspired Michael and his family to create the nonprofit Bridle Up Hope. The organization's mission is to inspire hope, confidence, and resilience in young … [Read more...] about Bridle Up Hope: Inspiring Hope, Confidence, and Resilience in Young Women Through Horses

Bridle Up Hope: Transforming Girls’ Lives One Horse at a Time

November 28, 2019 by Loralie Pearce

There’s a saying that states, “Every horse deserves, at least once in their lives, to be loved by a little girl.” I believe it could also be said that, “Every girl deserves, at least once in their lives, to be loved by a horse.” Something magical happens when young girls and horses connect. For Rachel Covey the bond she shared with her horse, Tarzan, was a saving grace that she … [Read more...] about Bridle Up Hope: Transforming Girls’ Lives One Horse at a Time

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