I'm excited to welcome Lydia Van Aken to the podcast today!

In today's episode, we're talking about getting out of your head and into the run. Lydia shares how our emotions, beliefs, and nervous system state directly affect our horses (whether we’re aware of it or not). Building a strong connection requires self-awareness, intentionality, and learning how to regulate yourself FIRST.

We also talk honestly about the cultural messages many of us grew up with in ag and rural communities, how suppressing emotions actually impacts our bodies, overthinking, and more. If you’re stuck in fear, frustration, or setback, stop focusing only on what’s wrong. Look for the opportunity, because ultimately, whatever you focus on will grow!

In this episode, we cover:

Lydia’s rodeo journey + how this led her into performance coaching & working with the mental side of athletics
How the human athlete’s mindset directly impacts the equine athlete
Why self-awareness is key to building trust and connection with a horse
How suppressing emotions often leads to overwhelm and breakdown later
Why getting into the run requires stepping out of overthinking & trusting muscle memory
Why too much information can pull athletes out of their bodies and into their heads
The power in finding opportunity & growth within your challenges

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Find the complete show notes here: https://terryndrieling.com/getting-out-of-your-head

Connect with Lydia:

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Send her an email at breakinggroundllc@outlook.com

Connect with Terryn:

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Send me an email at terryn@terryndrieling.com

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Podcast produced by: Jill Carr Podcasting