Taking Back The Reins is for individuals that have ‘lost’ their way, who know they want to transform their life, rebuild relationships and recover from trauma. You're tired of feeling lost, like everyday is an uphill battle and disconnected from yourself and others around you. You may be struggling with PTSD or CPTSD, and are ready to access post-traumatic growth. You know you have it in you, you just need to understand how animals and nature can help turn your trauma around with personal de ...
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What You Will Learn: 1. How retreats can have a huge benefit on you as a person. 2. How our retreats are very spiritual. 3. We learn about the accommodation. 4. We learn about the structure of the day. 5. How retreats are a fast track to finding yourself. FINAL WORDS: Retreats are the fastest growing industry as everyone wants everything in their l…
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042 Understanding Trauma and Its Impact on Relationships
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In this episode of Taking Back the Reins, I explore the nuances of trauma and its profound effects on relationships. I discuss various types of trauma that people might not recognize and delves into how these traumas impact trust, emotional reactivity, and intimacy in relationships. I share personal experiences and explain how trauma can lead to hy…
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041 Understanding Pre and Perinatal Trauma: Insights from Somatic Work with Horses
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In this episode, I talk about returning after a hiatus, discussing our recent move to Lincolnshire and our work with horses. I delve into the fascinating subject of childhood experiences and pre and perinatal trauma, exploring how early somatic memories impact later life. The discussion covers the storage of these memories in the nervous system, th…
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040 Inside the Intensive Project Pony™ CPD Equine Facilitated Learning Coaches Course
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Step into my world in this episode as I take you behind the scenes of our latest CPD accredited equine facilitated learning coach course, Project Pony™. I'll share with you the remarkable journey our trainee coaches undertook, giving you a firsthand account of their experiences and achievements. From overcoming logistical challenges to witnessing p…
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039 Exploring Somatic Wisdom in Equine Learning
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Join me on this episode of Taking Back the Reins as I delve into my transformative journey during my second week of training at Somatic International in London. After recovering from foot surgery, I embarked on this immersive experience, discovering profound insights that have reshaped my approach to equine facilitated learning. I recount my days i…
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038 Embracing Dreams: A Journey through Manifestation
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Join us on "Taking Back the Reins" as your host Dina Shale delves into the profound journey of manifestation. In this episode, Dina shares her remarkable odyssey of chasing a dream close to her heart for over two decades. From rediscovering a love for horses to nurturing a vision of a home overlooking her beloved animals, Dina reflects on the chall…
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In this heartfelt episode of Taking Back the Reins, my emotions soar as I reveal the thrilling news—I've finally exchanged on our forever home! Embarking on a journey that traces back to nearly two decades of dreaming, the episode unfolds the saga of perseverance, resilience, and unwavering determination. I recount a year-long quest, exploring over…
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036 From Lockdown Pivots to Online Success | Emma Johnson
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Join me in an inspiring conversation on "Taking Back The Reins" with Emma Johnson, the visionary founder of Emma Johnson And Co. Emma, recognized as the Queen of Automation, shares her transformative journey empowering female coaches, therapists, and service-based business owners to achieve remarkable success with simplicity, sustainability, and jo…
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035 Unbridling Potential - Black Friday Sale on Equine Mindfulness
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In this episode of Taking Back The Reins we delve into equine facilitated learning and mindfulness. Host Dina, an advocate for healing through horses, discusses her journey and the void she discovered in post-training support for Equine Facilitated Learning practitioners. Her quest led her to design a new program bridging this gap, introducing an o…
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034 From Chronic Illness to Animal Healing | Gillian Leung
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In this episode of "Taking Back the Reins," I'm joined by Gillian Leong, an animal physiotherapist with a remarkable journey of resilience and reinvention. Gillian shares her inspiring story of overcoming chronic illness and redefining her career to work with animals. We discuss the power of trust, resilience, and the role of gratitude in shaping t…
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033 Reinventing Me: Empowering Women Through the Art of Burlesque | Ginger Soumise
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In this episode, Dina is joined by the incredible Ginger Soumise, a professional burlesque performer and producer. Ginger shares her unique journey, from being a secondary school teacher to becoming a mature burlesque artist. She discusses how burlesque is more than just glitz and glamour—it's a powerful art form that empowers women. Ginger Soumise…
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032 Rising from Darkness: A Hypnotherapist's Journey to Empowerment and Healing | Louise Timings
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Dina sits down with Louise Timings, a solution-focused hypnotherapist, to explore her journey of healing and empowerment. Louise candidly shares her personal experience with overcoming adversity, her story of a life-altering event, and the transformative power of hypnotherapy in helping her regain control of her life. Louise help to empower women w…
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031 Navigating Life's Challenges and Business Success | Melanie Lay
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In this episode of Taking back the Reins, Dina is joined by Melanie Lay, a seasoned business coach with a unique background in accounting, wellness coaching, and counselling. Mel shares her inspiring journey from corporate finance in the UK to running businesses in Spain, ultimately focusing on helping counsellors and therapists grow their practice…
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030 Empowering Women in STEAM Education | Carrie Ann
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In this inspiring episode of "Taking Back the Reins," your host Dina Shale sits down with the dynamic and passionate Carrie Ann, the founder of "The Science Booth," a captivating science edutainment company. Together, they delve deep into the world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education and the incredible journ…
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029 Empowering Women | Joanne Juliff's Journey of Resilience and Transformation
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Join us on a journey from adversity to empowerment as Joanne Juliff shares her inspiring story. Discover how she overcame challenges, found her inner strength, and is now helping other women take back the reins of their lives. Don't miss this powerful episode of Taking Back The Reins. Joanne Juliff is an inspirational, motivational, no-nonsense, fo…
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028 What do you do when your back is against the wall?
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In this podcast we talk about the question ‘What do you do when your back is against the wall. I am introducing you to our series of podcasts called Empowering Women! What You Will Learn: What I've done to drive my self forward in adversity Some times patience is key as we cant always have it now Being aligned is key for the driving force for your …
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027 Transforming Mindset for Weight Loss Journey | Georgina Hooton
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In this episode we delve into the powerful story of Georgie's weight loss journey and the profound mindset shift that accompanied it. In a candid conversation, Georgina Hooton opens up about her past struggles with an unhealthy relationship with food and self-image. Discover how she decided to take control of her health, transitioning from viewing …
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026 Equipping Your Children with Key Skills for a Seamless Return to School after Summer Break
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Introduction: Embracing the challenge of transitioning children back to school following an extended summer break, this insightful episode delves into effective strategies to support your children. Our discussion centres on equipping them with essential skills that not only alleviate anxiety but also have broader applications in various life situat…
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025 Breaking Patterns: Exploring the Impact of Alcohol on the Brain and Trauma Recovery | Georgina Hooton
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In this episode, Dina and guest Georgina Hooton delve into a deep conversation about the effects of alcohol on the brain and how trauma can influence our relationship with alcohol. The episode explores the science behind alcohol's impact on the nervous system, sensory perception, memory, and emotions. Dina and Georgina share personal experiences an…
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024 Embracing Your Introverted Superpower | Sharon Murray LinkedIn Brand Builder
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Join us for an insightful conversation with Sharon Murray, a LinkedIn brand builder and expert in unleashing your superpower. In this episode, we dive into the world of introversion, exploring how it can be a unique strength in both personal and business contexts. Hosted by Dina Shale, this episode delves into the true essence of introversion, debu…
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In this episode Dina talks about how horses use emotions as information, but do you? When we look at Envy its quite an informative emotion . Learning to turn this negative around we can use it to inspire us rather than destroy us. What You Will Learn: How we can use it to inspire us How to remove the shame and fear around this emotion How to practi…
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022 Gratitude and Equine Wisdom: Unlocking Abundance
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Welcome back to "Taking Back the Reins!" In this episode, we delve into the transformative power of gratitude and how it intertwines with the profound wisdom of equine companionship. As I share my experiences from a sunny beach in Spain, I take you on a journey of self-discovery and reveals how gratitude has become an integral part of my daily life…
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021 Having a mentor can sky rocket your business | JoJo Graham & Dina Shale
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In this episode, I talk to JoJo Graham, an expert in business management, about the mentors she has had over the years and how they have helped her grow her business to a 6 figure business. JoJo is not only an expert in business, having a degree in Business Management and a decade of business experience in Coaching, Mentoring, Event Planning and Ma…
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In this interview Dina Shale talks about mindset and money mindset. What You Will Learn: How positive mindset is powerful in your business How negative money mindset can stop money coming into our business How looking at your money patterns can help you How shame can show up around money How money is connected to emotions and patterns Educating you…
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In this interview I talk about what to look for in a coach and trainer when we are going into facilitation work. How being trauma informed is important and learning to choose a trainer who is walking the walk What You Will Learn: How being trauma informed is important Set your standards high Choose someone who is walking the walk Making sure you ge…
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018 What we have learnt when teaching people how to deliver our EFL Project Pony Course
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In this interview I talk about what myself and co facilitator Angela spokes have learnt when teaching people how to deliver safely the Project Pony Course. The 2022 course has just finished and we have now accredited 6 members who will be our first accredited trainers. What You Will Learn... 👉All about our accredited coaching through CPD 👉How being…
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017 - A Foster Carer Perspective on Becoming An EFL Coach
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In this episode, I talk to Sue Russell-North from Horses Secret about how she was one of the first people to sign up to my CPD Accredited EFL course (Project Pony™) last August and find out her perspective as a foster carer on becoming an EFL coach. About this week’s episode: Sue Russell-North along with my husband Mitch and birth sons have been fo…
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016 - Ali’s journey into Equine Facilitated Learning
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In this episode, I talk to Ali about how she was the first person to sign up to my CPD Accredited EFL course (Project Pony) last August. I remember her first conversation saying, I don’t know how I will pay for it but I know I need to do this and with you! Ali also said she thought she couldn’t do this as she didn’t have a paddock or a pony and I s…
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015 How using Somatic experiencing with horses helps people in prisons
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In this interview I talk to Marta Cirera Baqués about how she uses Somatic Experiencing to help clients in Spain and also in prisons. Here she talks about how she uses techniques to help inmates calm their fight response and how horses help to support the learning, where as theory alone is not enough. What You Will Learn: 1 How horses are a key fac…
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Setting up your own Equine Facilitated Learning Business is not easy! There is so much to any business let alone when you have a herd of horses as well. So here I talk 5 challenges I have had and what my recommendations are for making it easier What You Will Learn: what you need to become resilient and how it feels like your running 2 businesses Ma…
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013 How to set up your own EFL Business in 5 easy steps
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Setting up your own Equine Facilitated Learning Business is not easy! There is so much to any business let alone when you have a herd of horses as well. So here I talk about what I've learnt and 5 easy steps to help you create your own dream. What You Will Learn: How to set up How to get the message out there What you will need to set up Core of yo…
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012 How fear can show up in your day to day life and business
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Fear can be confused with vulnerability and it can feel similar in the body. But we also need to dig deep and understand how fear can show up in how we behave and how it can affect us when making decisions. When starting our in business we can feel fear of the procedures we need to do and the ‘what ifs’. Listen to this episode and learn how it has …
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011 How to use vulnerability to help you become confident
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We think of vulnerability as being a negative emotion. We connect it to grief & shame however, it’s the birth place of positivity in our own lives like love, joy empathy and belonging . It’s the birth place of us learning how to be confident and grow from difficult emotions. What You Will Learn: How vulnerability helps us move forward from difficul…
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010 How horses help us with boundaries and being able to feel safe in our body
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Boundaries is one of the most profound learning experiences animals can help us with. Boundaries teach us how we feel emotional, spiritually and what is comfortable for us. Once you are able to set healthy boundaries, you are able to learn how to feel safe in your body and become empowered in your decision making. What You Will Learn: How children …
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The main purpose of therapy is to get you out from that box of fear, and give you a head start on how to move forward from your trauma and live your life without fear. Talk therapy requires you to speak about your trauma by reliving it through words, but this method doesn’t work for everyone. In today’s episode, you’ll discover that there are more …
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008 How Being Trauma-Informed is Critical Post-Pandemic
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When the pandemic started, people lived in constant fear and it took a toll on them. It had a traumatic effect on the minds of people without them realising it or understanding what’s happening in their bodies. In today’s episode, I want to share with you the reasons why being trauma-informed is critical post-pandemic, what to look out for when you…
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007 How a Chance Encounter Can Transform Your Life Forever
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The universe has its own way of connecting with us and sending us signs and guidance in an attempt to teach us a lesson. This is why it’s important to focus on what we wish to attract, and manifest ourselves in our truest form. In today’s episode, I’ll be sharing with you a story where the universe played its part in the transformational journey of…
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006 How Equine Therapeutic Interaction Differs to Traditional Therapy
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When someone experiences trauma, it’s advisable to seek out professional help. These professionals create a space for you to openly express your thoughts and fears, providing the support you need to feel better. But what happens when all that talk doesn’t really help? In this episode, I’ll be talking about the solution that equine therapy interacti…
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005 How Trauma Informed Equine Facilitated Learning Helps Children
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Childhood trauma is unfortunately as common as it is in adults. If children don’t have the opportunity to heal, they might suffer harmful consequences in the long run. Today’s episode is about understanding the effects of trauma on children, and how being trauma informed through equine facilitated learning can help them kickstart their healing. Wha…
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004 Overcoming Childhood Trauma with Horse Interaction
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If you’re at a stage in your life where you’ve not been in control of your emotions, or how you react in different situations ever since a traumatic experience occurred, that’s the sign that you need to resolve your trauma. In today’s episode, I’ll be showing you just how important it is to dig into your experience and heal. I’ll be sharing my expe…
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There isn’t a lot of difference between humans and animals when faced with danger. We both provide a response in whatever traumatic situation we might find ourselves in, but what matters most is how we handle it. In today’s episode, I’ll be talking about how horses use the four trauma responses. I’ll talk about the various ways horses teach us to r…
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002 How Horses Positively Impact Our Mental Health
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Horses have always been a beauty to behold, because of how nature seems to radiate around them. They have a unique way of communicating without words. From their body language and honesty you can tell just how much they feel at that moment. In today’s episode, I’ll be talking about the various ways horses can positively impact people. You’ll find o…
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001 How does Working with Horses Help People with Trauma?
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When you’re not at peace with yourself, with your feelings and emotions, you’ll feel disconnected on all levels. This is how trauma feels like on the inside, and if you don’t do the inner work, there’s no way to regulate your inner peace. In today’s episode, I’ll be showing you how much more there is to horses than just riding. You’ll understand ho…
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000 What is Trauma-Informed Equine Facilitated Learning?
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Welcome to the Taking Back the Reins Podcast! I’m Dina Shale, Founder & Director of The Way of the Horse, a non-profit equine facilitated learning company that helps people deal with trauma using horses as a reflective tool. In this show, you'll learn how you can recover and thrive by working with horses. This podcast is for you if you love horses;…
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