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PODCAST

The Empathetic Trainer

Barbara O’Brien

Welcome to ”The Empathetic Trainer,” the podcast that explores the power of empathetic animal trainingAnimals just want to be heard. This is an emerging trend among trainers, veterinarians, pet professionals and animal lovers just like yourself. Join us as we learn the challenges our guests faced, as they grew their understanding and connection with the animals in their lives.

kids & family pets & animals

All Episodes

47:31

Rachel Windchaser - Remembering Who We are Through...

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2025/10/14

Send us a text In this episode of The Empathetic Trainer Podcast, Barbara O’Brien talks with Rachel Windchaser, author and equine rewilding coach. Rachel runs Winchaser Ranch in Spain, where she cares for a rare herd of Spanish Mustangs. They talk about what it really means to “rewild” — how slowing down, breathing, and paying attention can change the way we connect with horses and with ourselves. Rachel explains the value of touch, rhythm, and trust, and why real horsemanship starts with se...

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44:22

Elizabeth Gonzales - Every Horse and Every Person...

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2025/03/02

Send us a text In this episode of The Empathetic Trainer podcast, host Barbara O’Brien chats with Jessica Gonzalez, a dedicated horse rescuer and author of Equine Empowerment. They discuss how horses help people heal, the power of positive reinforcement training, and the deep bond between horses and young people. Jessica shares her journey, the challenges of running a nonprofit, and the importance of trust, patience, and second chances—both for horses and humans. Key Takeaways: Horses provide...

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70:56

Dr. Shelly Appleton - My Horse's Problem was Actually...

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2024/11/16

Send us a textBarbara O’Brien talks with horse trainer, coach and author Dr. Shelley Appleton about building trust and confidence between riders and their horses. Shelley shares how things like fear, aging, and hormones can affect riding, especially for women. They talk about the importance of patience, understanding, and learning to see things from the horse’s point of view. In addition to being the host of the Canter Therapy podcast, Shelley is the author of two books - Confidence &am...

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44:25

Chelsey Bosak - All Of Our Dogs End Up Where They Are...

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2024/09/21

Send us a textHave 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 training service dogs for individuals with physical disabilities, veterans, and first responders affected by PTSD. Chelsey shares her journey to becoming Helping Paws’ volunteer coordinator and offers an inside look at the organization's mission to provide highl...

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73:49

Chris Lombard - The Power of Patience and Presence in...

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2024/07/22

Send us a Text Message.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 calling in the equine world at the age of 26. Chris shares his transformative journey from a conventional life to one filled with the peace and purpose he discovered through horses. We explore the deep emotional bonds between humans and horses, the...

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60:40

Ingrid Henry - What we are Trying to Communicate is...

The Empathetic Trainer ·

2024/07/20

Send us a Text Message.Ingrid Henry, an equine coach, discusses the importance of trust and consistency in building a strong relationship with horses. Ingrid emphasizes the need for patience and understanding when working with challenging horses and highlights the value of undemanding time spent with them. She also addresses the issue of fear in horse-human relationships and offers advice on how to overcome it. In this conversation, Ingrid discusses her passion for dressage and eventing,...

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52:36

Grace Olson - There is Something Magical about Horses...

The Empathetic Trainer ·

2024/07/18

Send us a Text Message.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 began with her sheep, Merlin, providing unexpected comfort to a depressed client. Discover how these animals, once meant for slaughter, have found new purpose in offering emot...

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60:40

Kari Bastyr - Your Dog is Not Bad, He is Just Having...

The Empathetic Trainer ·

2024/05/27

Send us a Text Message.Kari Bastier 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. Carrie emphasizes the gut-brain connection, sharing stories about Paisley, a chocolate lab, whose behavior issues were improved by a simple change in diet. https://www.empathetic-trainer.com/

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75:05

Julie Smart - What Horses Want - Trust, Communication...

The Empathetic Trainer ·

2024/05/11

Send us a Text Message.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 trying to communicate. We talk about how spending undemanding time with our horses changes how they feel about and us and can really help build a better, more trusting relationship. We also talk about how horses never stop learning and can be trained at

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55:10

Kera Wilhelmsen - You Want Your Dog to Trust You,...

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2024/03/24

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55:16

Kera Wilhelmsen - You Want Your Dog to Trust You,...

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2024/03/23

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