In this episode I dive into the topic of resistance. It is a topic we speak about a lot in regard to our horses, but when we shift our awareness to what it feels like in our own bodies it can help facilitate growth and forward movement for both ourselves and our horses. Links Mentioned:https://www.amazon.ca/Lets-Be-Honest-equestrian-journey/dp/B09B28Q21F/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=nikki+porter&qid=1631550508&sr=8-2Follow me online @:https://nikkiporter.ca/https://www.instagram.com/nikkiportercoaching/https://www.facebook.com/nikkiporterauthor/Purchase publications by Nikki Porter @:https://www.amazon.ca/s?k=nikki+porter&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

Take the Reins

Resistance: It's not only in our horses

In this episode I sit down with John haime, a Performance Coach, Speaker, Philanthropist, President of New Edge Performance, and Author of multiple books, including his newest - Ride Big, which he wrote specifically for equestrians. Our conversation leads us almost directly into Chapter 2 of his latest book where we speak about the importance of self-discovery and awareness as an equestrian. Topics in this podcast also include values, purpose, and influence as riders. This is a must listen episode!Links Mentioned:https://www.horseandriderbooks.comhttps://johnhaime.com/equestrian-athletes/https://www.amazon.ca/Conscious-Communicator-Connection-Inspired-Horsemanship/dp/1982217375/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=nikki+porter&qid=1634070156&sr=8-3Follow me online @:https://nikkiporter.ca/https://www.instagram.com/nikkiportercoaching/https://www.facebook.com/nikkiporterauthor/TikTok- @nikkiportercoaching Purchase publications by Nikki Porter @:https://www.amazon.ca/s?k=nikki+porter&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

Building Equestrian Confidence with John Haime

In this episode I share a stories of using self-awareness to help navigate high pressure situations to make confident decisions using responsible self-leadership and how my personal growth journey fuels my passion for this podcast and my business. I finish the episode with a self-assessment and equine assessment tool to gauge your areas of strength and need for growth. Links Mentioned:https://www.amazon.ca/Lets-Ride-Reins-equestrian-goals/dp/B09DJG47QP/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2FIZBMBEDP5JE&dchild=1&keywords=nikki+porter&qid=1633394672&sprefix=Nikki+Po%2Caps%2C179&sr=8-2Follow me online @:https://nikkiporter.ca/https://www.instagram.com/nikkiportercoaching/https://www.facebook.com/nikkiporterauthor/TikTok- @nikkiportercoaching Purchase publications by Nikki Porter @:https://www.amazon.ca/s?k=nikki+porter&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

Self-Leadership as an Equestrian

In this episode I discuss the phenomenon of pressure and the importance of tuning into our own daily pressures as an equestrian. Within the episode I share a condensed pressure audit that will help bring some perspective and personal awareness to your pressure and how it effects your relationship with your horse. Pressure is something that we all know well, but it was the brilliance of Beth Anstandig that truly tuned me into the need to improve my understanding of it and ability to attend to it for the betterment of my horsemanship and communication as a whole. Links Mentioned:https://www.amazon.ca/Cleaning-Up-Your-Mental-Mess/dp/1540900401/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw7fuJBhBdEiwA2lLMYavuHJIJJIk6ali_p6ueZpXLovyFDMN4FD_8ga6AhJTHPPJEE8gHLBoCUgkQAvD_BwE&hvadid=475188872285&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=1002105&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=10104776409443200406&hvtargid=kwd-1058511493664&hydadcr=27889_10612579&keywords=cleaning+up+your+mental+mess&qid=1631550368&sr=8-1https://www.thecircleupexperience.comhttps://take-the-reins.simplecast.com/episodes/s2e41-interview-with-beth-killough-awareness-channels Follow me online @:https://nikkiporter.ca/https://www.instagram.com/nikkiportercoaching/https://www.facebook.com/nikkiporterauthor/TikTok- @nikkiportercoaching Purchase publications by Nikki Porter @:https://www.amazon.ca/s?k=nikki+porter&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

Pressure: What it means for you and your horses

In this episode I share why I believe the work we are embarking on together is so important, maybe even the most important, for us to do as equestrians, do a brief reading from Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess by Dr. Caroline Leaf to show you where I am leading you this season, and I discuss the difference between Growth and Healing on your journey of self-discovery and the unique path each of us may choose along the way to get the support we want or need, just as we do when deciding how to advance our riding or horsemanship. I finish the episode by expressing again the importance of the work we are embarking on and how it is only fair for us to be willing to do the hard work when we expect it of our horses. Links Mentioned:https://www.amazon.ca/Cleaning-Up-Your-Mental-Mess/dp/1540900401/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw7fuJBhBdEiwA2lLMYavuHJIJJIk6ali_p6ueZpXLovyFDMN4FD_8ga6AhJTHPPJEE8gHLBoCUgkQAvD_BwE&hvadid=475188872285&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=1002105&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=10104776409443200406&hvtargid=kwd-1058511493664&hydadcr=27889_10612579&keywords=cleaning+up+your+mental+mess&qid=1631550368&sr=8-1Follow me online @:https://nikkiporter.ca/https://www.instagram.com/nikkiportercoaching/https://www.facebook.com/nikkiporterauthor/Purchase publications by Nikki Porter @:https://www.amazon.ca/s?k=nikki+porter&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

Equestrians Taking Action Beyond Awareness

In this episode we get settled back into our weekly personal growth podcast for equestrians. I take this time to introduce you to the focus for this season and to help set you up for success by suggesting some resources that will help you take action and make change throughout the third season of Take the Reins. Links Mentioned:https://www.amazon.ca/Cleaning-Up-Your-Mental-Mess/dp/1540900401/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw7fuJBhBdEiwA2lLMYavuHJIJJIk6ali_p6ueZpXLovyFDMN4FD_8ga6AhJTHPPJEE8gHLBoCUgkQAvD_BwE&hvadid=475188872285&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=1002105&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=10104776409443200406&hvtargid=kwd-1058511493664&hydadcr=27889_10612579&keywords=cleaning+up+your+mental+mess&qid=1631550368&sr=8-1https://www.becauseofhorses.com/episode-102-dr-petershttps://www.amazon.ca/Lets-Be-Honest-equestrian-journey/dp/B09B28Q21F/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=nikki+porter&qid=1631550508&sr=8-2https://www.amazon.ca/Lets-Ride-Reins-equestrian-goals/dp/B09DJG47QP/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=nikki+porter&qid=1631550508&sr=8-4Follow me online @:https://nikkiporter.ca/https://www.instagram.com/nikkiportercoaching/https://www.facebook.com/nikkiporterauthor/Purchase publications by Nikki Porter @:https://www.amazon.ca/s?k=nikki+porter&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

Season 3 Premiere! Settling in for the ride

In this episode I have the pleasure of speaking with author and professor, Lisa Whalen. Lisa and I dive into her journey of horses helping her heal from her eating disorder. This conversation is the perfect end to an incredible season and I am grateful to bring it to you. Links Mentioned:https://www.instagram.com/lisairishwhalen/https://www.facebook.com/LisaIrishWhalen/photos/?ref=page_internalhttps://lisawhalen.wixsite.com/lisawhalenFollow me online @:https://nikkiporter.ca/https://www.instagram.com/nikkiportercoaching/https://www.facebook.com/nikkiporterauthor/Purchase The Conscious Communicator online @:https://www.balboapress.com/en/bookstore/bookdetails/772389-the-conscious-communicatorhttps://www.amazon.ca/Conscious-Communicator-Connection-Inspired-Horsemanship/dp/1982217375/ref=sr_1_1?crid=SL8DE7C6AJ2B&keywords=nikki+porter&qid=1574711772&sprefix=Nikki+Po%2Caps%2C203&sr=8-1https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/the-conscious-communicator-the-pursuit/9781982217372-item.html?ikwid=Nikki+Porter&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0

Conversation with Lisa Whalen: Stable Weight

What a fun episode to produce! I hope you enjoy listening to it just as much as I enjoyed creating it! In this episode I share some of the highlights from Season 2 of Take the Reins. I wasn’t able to include them all, but I hope these highlights leave you feeling inspired, hopeful, and empowered. In this episode you get to hear from: Louise Malmstrom, Kaitlyn Hurst, Dan Northrup, Mike Moser, Beth Killough, Hilary Sorrenti, Felicity Davies, and the Hay Chix! Links Mentioned:https://www.thecircleupexperience.com/https://www.instagram.com/thecircleupexperiencehttps://www.facebook.com/thecircleupexperiencehttps://www.instagram.com/themindfulcowgirl/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/findingthefeellinktr.ee/digitalhorsemanship https://www.instagram.com/louisekmalmstrom/https://www.instagram.com/drtaraswart/https://www.eqequine.co.ukhttps://www.taraswart.com/the-source/https://www.facebook.com/felicitydavieshorsemanshiphttps://www.instagram.com/felicitydavies_/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/equestrian-perspective/id1548234836https://haychix.comhttps://www.instagram.com/haychix/https://haychix.com/blogs/do-you-have-enough-hay/download-100-dreams-exercisehttps://haychix.com/blogs/do-you-have-enough-hay/dream-board-downloadshttps://simonsinek.com/commit/the-power-of-why/ https://www.facebook.com/mikemoserreinershttps://www.facebook.com/Northrup-Quarter-Horses-1304280739594247/https://www.instagram.com/dannorthrup/https://www.theequestrianspromise.com/https://www.instagram.com/theequestrianspromisehttps://www.facebook.com/TheEquestriansPromise  Follow me online @:https://nikkiporter.ca/https://www.instagram.com/nikkiportercoaching/https://www.facebook.com/nikkiporterauthor/Purchase The Conscious Communicator online @:https://www.balboapress.com/en/bookstore/bookdetails/772389-the-conscious-communicatorhttps://www.amazon.ca/Conscious-Communicator-Connection-Inspired-Horsemanship/dp/1982217375/ref=sr_1_1?crid=SL8DE7C6AJ2B&keywords=nikki+porter&qid=1574711772&sprefix=Nikki+Po%2Caps%2C203&sr=8-1https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/the-conscious-communicator-the-pursuit/9781982217372-item.html?ikwid=Nikki+Porter&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0

Season 2 Highlights

Todays episode was recorded with a heavy heart. It is dedicated to my Hush Puppy. "How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard." - Winnie The Pooh

Be Still

In this episode I share two bits of news for my listeners and share a reading from The Conscious Communicator after doing to personal reflection on the impact increased awareness has on our ability to show up with softness for our horses and humans in our lives.  

Be Soft

In this episode I challenge you to shift your awareness of your pace and feel in your everyday life to enhance your horsemanship. I speak about slowing down as a way to find the space to respond versus react, but to also attend to what is truly needed in our relationships, both human and equine. Follow me online @:https://nikkiporter.ca/https://www.instagram.com/nikkiportercoaching/https://www.facebook.com/nikkiporterauthor/www.informedequestrian.comLinks mentioned:https://www.patreon.com/nikkiporterhttps://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/episode-37-kerri-lake/id1525271300?i=1000518432256 Purchase The Conscious Communicator online @:https://www.balboapress.com/en/bookstore/bookdetails/772389-the-conscious-communicatorhttps://www.amazon.ca/Conscious-Communicator-Connection-Inspired-Horsemanship/dp/1982217375/ref=sr_1_1?crid=SL8DE7C6AJ2B&keywords=nikki+porter&qid=1574711772&sprefix=Nikki+Po%2Caps%2C203&sr=8-1https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/the-conscious-communicator-the-pursuit/9781982217372-item.html?ikwid=Nikki+Porter&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0

Do this at home to transform your horsemanship

What a fun conversation this was! If you haven’t had a chance to listen to episode 42 where I first chat with my mentor, friend, and co-teacher Beth Killough, make sure to check it out. In this episode Beth and I dive deeper into the topic of natural leadership, the importance of asking “What is happening right now?”, and using pace and feel to help in all relationships. We share some news about the next session of our Aware Horsewoman Program and we hope this conversation finds you well. Links Mentioned:https://www.thecircleupexperience.com/https://www.instagram.com/thecircleupexperiencehttps://www.facebook.com/thecircleupexperienceFollow me online @:https://nikkiporter.ca/https://www.instagram.com/nikkiportercoaching/https://www.facebook.com/nikkiporterauthor/Purchase The Conscious Communicator online @:https://www.balboapress.com/en/bookstore/bookdetails/772389-the-conscious-communicatorhttps://www.amazon.ca/Conscious-Communicator-Connection-Inspired-Horsemanship/dp/1982217375/ref=sr_1_1?crid=SL8DE7C6AJ2B&keywords=nikki+porter&qid=1574711772&sprefix=Nikki+Po%2Caps%2C203&sr=8-1https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/the-conscious-communicator-the-pursuit/9781982217372-item.html?ikwid=Nikki+Porter&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0

Conversation with Beth Killough: "What is happening right now?"

In this episode I share 3 conclusions I have come to over the last few weeks as a result of reading a social media thread regarding personal development and horsemanship. This episode allows me a place to share my thoughts on the following: Our inability to separate personal development from our development as an equestrian, that there is nothing "woo woo" about connecting the two, and that I am honoured to be taking part in forward thinking conversation within the horse community that puts the relationship with the horse at the forefront. Thank you for being part of this incredible ride and for doing the hard work of being accountable, honest, and loving. Follow me online @:https://nikkiporter.ca/https://www.instagram.com/nikkiportercoaching/https://www.facebook.com/nikkiporterauthor/www.informedequestrian.comLinks mentioned:https://nikkiporter.ca/https://www.patreon.com/nikkiporter 

Whether you like it or not...in the most loving way

In this episode I have the privilege of speaking with Jim Masterson & Dylan Silver where they share the experience of producing the documentary film, “A Mind Like Still Water”. This film is one  in which Dylan’s crew films Jim, the founder of The Masterson Method, a light touch equine massage technique, and Mark Rashid co-teach the yearly clinic they offer yearly which combines their teaching and methodologies. Along with bringing awareness to the film and sharing why they believe it is so important for the equestrian world, we also share how this work helps enhance the awareness of horse owners to build better partnerships with their horses. The film just scratches the surface of the work, but tells a brilliant story of how horses and humans come together and the impact they have on one another. Follow me online @:https://nikkiporter.ca/https://www.instagram.com/nikkiportercoaching/https://www.facebook.com/nikkiporterauthor/www.informedequestrian.comLinks mentioned:https://mastersonmethod.com/product/a-mind-like-still-water-dvd/https://www.instagram.com/mastersonmethod/https://www.facebook.com/MastersonMethodhttps://www.instagram.com/dylansilver19/https://www.facebook.com/dylansilverofficialhttps://markrashid.comhttps://www.facebook.com/consideringthehorsehttps://www.thecircleupexperience.comPurchase The Conscious Communicator online @:https://www.balboapress.com/en/bookstore/bookdetails/772389-the-conscious-communicatorhttps://www.amazon.ca/Conscious-Communicator-Connection-Inspired-Horsemanship/dp/1982217375/ref=sr_1_1?crid=SL8DE7C6AJ2B&keywords=nikki+porter&qid=1574711772&sprefix=Nikki+Po%2Caps%2C203&sr=8-1https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/the-conscious-communicator-the-pursuit/9781982217372-item.html?ikwid=Nikki+Porter&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0

Interview with Jim Masterson & Dylan Silver

In this episode I share my advice on how to move through feelings of guilt as a horse owner. This topic was requested by a listener and is one that I feel passionate about. I share my experience with my own battle with guilt and how it became the catalyst for change in my life, as well as, a new exercise to help stop guilt in its tracks, whether put on you by yourself or others. Follow me online @:https://nikkiporter.ca/https://www.instagram.com/nikkiportercoaching/https://www.facebook.com/nikkiporterauthor/www.informedequestrian.comLinks mentioned:https://nikkiporter.ca/https://www.instagram.com/nikkiportercoaching/https://www.facebook.com/nikkiporterauthor/nikki@informedequestrian.comwww.informedequestrian.comPurchase The Conscious Communicator online @:https://www.balboapress.com/en/bookstore/bookdetails/772389-the-conscious-communicatorhttps://www.amazon.ca/Conscious-Communicator-Connection-Inspired-Horsemanship/dp/1982217375/ref=sr_1_1?crid=SL8DE7C6AJ2B&keywords=nikki+porter&qid=1574711772&sprefix=Nikki+Po%2Caps%2C203&sr=8-1https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/the-conscious-communicator-the-pursuit/9781982217372-item.html?ikwid=Nikki+Porter&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0

Stop guilt in its tracks

Take the Reins is a personal growth podcast for horse owners who are invested in strengthening their connection with their self, their equine partners and everyone else they communicate with. Our listeners are looking to be the best version of themselves both in and out of the arena.