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Touched By A Horse

Join Melisa Pearce, founder of the Equine Gestalt Method, as she explores horse/human dynamics, Gestalt, and the essential gift of Equus.

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23:21

From Reflection to Intention: Designing the Year Ahead

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2026/01/14

In this pre-holiday episode of The Touched by a Horse Podcast, hosts Melisa and Dane reflect on life’s slower rhythms—from snow-covered days, movie nights, and holiday traditions to the deeper emotional work of closing out a year. Melissa shares her long-practiced “Look Back, Look Forward” process, offering listeners a thoughtful way to review how they spent their time, acknowledge losses and accomplishments, and intentionally set goals for the year ahead. Blending personal stories, humor, and

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23:21

Looking Back, Moving Forward: Reflections from a...

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2026/01/07

In this cozy, reflective episode of The Touched by a Horse Podcast, Melisa and Dane share stories from their first winter on their Canadian farm—snowy days, movie marathons, quiet holidays, and the rhythms of life with horses. The conversation then turns inward as Melisa introduces her annual “Look Back, Look Forward” practice, a thoughtful process of reviewing the past year before setting meaningful, written goals for the future. Using personal stories, practical examples, and powerful metaphors,

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26:21

AI vs. Intuition: Blending Technology with Equine...

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2025/12/03

Welcome back! Today on the podcast, Melisa and Dane take listeners behind the scenes of their ranch life in British Columbia—sharing stories about caring for their horses and chickens, attending small-town hockey games, and even winning big at “meat bingo.” Melisa also dives into her journey exploring artificial intelligence for personal growth, including insights from Tony Robbins’ AI Mastery program and how AI can support mindfulness, motivation, and Gestalt healing work. She reflects on the

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25:53

Celebrating Growth: Capstones, Certifications & the Herd

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2025/11/26

In this episode, Melisa hops on solo while Dane helps with a farm emergency, sharing updates from their busy life in British Columbia. She talks about navigating the Canadian immigration process, preparing the farm and beloved equine companions for winter, and creating a cozy new setup for Cracker Jack and Tiny. Melissa also discusses updating their wills, applying for Canadian medical cards, and celebrating the progress of their advanced GCM students. She highlights the rich offerings on the

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18:06

Winter Prep, Wild Visitors, and Runaway Cows

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2025/11/19

In this lively episode, Melisa and Dane share a slice of ranch life as they prepare for winter on their Canadian farm—from chopping firewood and tending to their beloved hens to unexpected wildlife encounters with bears and cougars. Melissa recounts teaching her advanced Gestalt students a mind-expanding “holographic Gestalt” module, while the pair dive into a humorous misadventure herding 25 runaway Angus cattle off their property.Resources Mentioned:Learn more about the work of Touched By A

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26:01

Preparing for Winter

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2025/10/29

In this episode of Touched by a Horse, hosts Melisa Pierce and Dane Cheek share updates from their busy lives on the ranch in British Columbia. From long drives and second hay cuttings to wood deliveries gone sideways, they recount their adventures preparing for the coming Canadian winter. Melisa also opens up about recent equine Gestalt trainings, her students’ inspiring progress, and the magic of connection between people and horses. With laughter, love, and a touch of chaos, this episode captures

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20:18

Dane and the Cows

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2025/10/15

In this cozy episode of Touched by a Horse, hosts Melissa Pierce and Dane Cheek share life updates from their ranch in British Columbia — from chasing curious cows and cutting firewood to managing horses and preparing for winter. They reflect on their new rural adventures, discuss their love for fall, and offer a glimpse into Melissa’s equine gestalt coaching program. Plus, they share laughs about Ted Lasso, life lessons learned from animals, and the beauty of slowing down to enjoy the simple

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30:31

Our TBAH Authors

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2025/10/01

In this episode of Touched by a Horse, Melisa celebrates the inspiring journeys of Equine Gestalt Coaching program graduates who have transformed their life experiences into powerful written works. From memoirs of resilience and healing, to guides on personal growth, to creative explorations of the horse-human connection, these books reflect the courage and wisdom of practitioners who continue to impact lives well beyond the arena. Melisa shares personal backstories, the unique perspectives behind

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25:13

Where’s the Beef?

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2025/09/03

In this episode of Touched by a Horse, hosts Melissa Pierce and Dane Cheek catch up on life at their Canadian farm—from home renovations and wood-chopping adventures to the joy of welcoming friends and graduates into their new space. Melissa shares a moving story from her Gestalt training, where her horse Gabriel powerfully embodied a client’s past trauma, demonstrating the extraordinary ways horses participate in healing. You’ll also hear about the surprising differences in living costs between the

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27:07

Progress Over Perfection

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2025/08/27

In this solo episode of Touched by a Horse, Melisa dives deep into the powerful theme of progress over perfection. Drawing on a recent coaching experience with a client, Melissa explores how perfectionism—though often rooted in integrity and high standards—can spill into every area of life, creating stress and disconnection. Through personal stories, business insights, and lessons from horses, she unpacks the importance of embracing a growth mindset, taking action, and playing to your unique

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29:10

The Great Furniture Debate

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2025/08/13

Welcome back, everyone. Today on the show, Melisa and Dane continue their immigration tale, but this time with a bit of a nasty twist. Fortunately, when obstacles appear, Melisa can navigate with composure and set things right. Also, is there a moose on the loose?? Listen in to find out.Resources Mentioned:Learn more about the work of Touched By A HorseFind an Equine Gestaltist near you!Connect with us on FacebookConnect with us on InstagramReach out with questions for Melisa at

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23:54

Immigrating Horses

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2025/08/06

Hold on to your hats! Today, Melisa and Dane sit down to share the story of how they immigrated their horses to Canada, and let’s just say, it’s not all smooth sailing. Between the grouchy border patrol, hours-long lines, and finding homes for animals unable to join, it’s been an adventure we can all laugh about now. Listen in to learn and laugh along.Resources Mentioned:Learn more about the work of Touched By A HorseFind an Equine Gestaltist near you!Connect with us on FacebookConnect with us on

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28:33

Graduation and Hay Adventures

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2025/07/30

Welcome back to Touched By a Horse! Today, Melisa and Dane sit down to chat about this year’s student graduation and how things are looking a bit different these days. Plus, get the lowdown on their new venture into hay farming. Uh oh, is that rain??Resources Mentioned:Learn more about the work of Touched By A HorseFind an Equine Gestaltist near you!Connect with us on FacebookConnect with us on InstagramReach out with questions for Melisa at melisa@touchedbyahorse.comCall our offices at (303)

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31:45

Regaining Equine Confidence with Kaite Lorentz

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2025/07/16

On today’s episode, Melisa speaks with EGC graduate and Gestalt coach Kaite Lorentz. This varied and insightful conversation covers Kaite’s focal points as a coach: helping equine professionals to avoid burnout, regaining equine confidence after trauma, and the new podcast she’s launching (The Confident Rider with JoyRidge) as a free resource to cover it all! Be sure to stay tuned.Resources Mentioned:Learn more about working with Kaite Lorentz at Joy Ridge CoachingListen to Kaite’s Podcast - The

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27:59

Brainspotting with Dana Thomas

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2025/07/09

Today Melisa is joined by a graduate and friend, Dana Thomas! Dana is a practitioner at her beautiful Thomas Ridge Ranch, where she specializes in helping her clients move through trauma, utilizing her background with abusive relationships. Today on the podcast, Dana shares what she’s learned about a therapeutic technique called brainspotting and how it can help to release deep-seated emotional pain. You won’t want to miss this fascinating episode.Resources Mentioned:Learn more about working with

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28:08

EP. 121: Homeward Bound

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2025/07/02

Hold on to your hats, everyone! On this week’s episode of Touched By A Horse, Melisa and Dane continue their tale of Canadian immigration and it’s one wild ride. You won’t want to miss a moment of this death-defying adventure north. Plus, wish a very Happy Birthday to Dane and celebrate with this very exciting episode.Resources Mentioned:Learn more about the work of Touched By A HorseFind an Equine Gestaltist near you!Connect with us on FacebookConnect with us on InstagramReach out with questions

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24:30

EP. 120: The Immigration Game

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2025/06/25

Have you ever immigrated to another country? Have you ever immigrated to another country with a farm full of animals?? Today on the podcast, Melisa and Dane begin the tale of what it’s taken to uproot their lives and move to their new farm in British Columbia. Something tells me that with Melisa’s can-do attitude and Dane’s sense of humor, these two are making it happen and laughing all the way. Listen in to find out!Resources Mentioned:Learn more about the work of Touched By A HorseFind an Equine

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29:47

EP. 119: We're Back!

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2025/06/18

Great news! The Touched By A Horse Podcast is back! Have you missed us? We’ve certainly missed you. Saddle up with Melisa and Dane as they share some behind-the-scenes stories of what their big move to Canada has been like so far. Stay tuned for an all-new season of the podcast sharing more updates from Melisa and student success stories alike! Welcome back!Resources Mentioned:Learn more about the work of Touched By A HorseFind an Equine Gestaltist near you!Connect with us on FacebookConnect with us

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11:45

EP. 118: A Little Break and a Big Move

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2024/10/16

If it’s seemed like the podcasts have been few and far between lately, it’s because some BIG changs are happening on the ranch. Join Melisa and Dane as they sit down and explain why the podcast is taking a short break and all the exciting changes that are in the works. We thank you for spending time with us on the podcast and are excited to be back again soon!Resources Mentioned:Support Hope Through HorsesLearn more about the work of Touched By A HorseFind an Equine Gestaltist near you!Connect with

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23:32

EP. 117: Our Place In The Universe with Liz Lane

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2024/10/09

Today on the podcast we have a very special interview with an EGC graduate based in the UK, our dear friend Liz Lane! Liz has spent her life working with horses and has now harnessed the power of gestalt to help and heal others. Listen in as Liz speaks deeply about her universal philosophies and shares the beauty of Wales! Time to book a flight?Resources Mentioned:Learn more about Hearts and HoovesSupport Hope Through HorsesLearn more about the work of Touched By A HorseFind an Equine Gestaltist

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