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Welcome to the show that empowers you to choose your own adventure in motherhood! Your host, Cat Caldwell Myers, certified coach and CEO of The Adventure Paradox, shares minisodes about her work with animals, children, and podcasting itself. When we aren't dropping minisodes, we deliver life changing interviews with special guests.
Each conversation will bring you ever closer to the adventure that is seeking you, inside your soul, regardless of your current circumstances (the paradox). Many have forgotten that the adventure is NOW - wherever we are, whatever is happening, and whoever we do it with, as much as it is all that we have done and all that we will do. Animals and nature help us do this, as do connecting with teachers and the principles of adventure.
We focus on goals and the realities that often keep us from attaining them, learning to master both in the fullness of "THE Adventure Paradox." Entrepreneurial Mothers, Caretakers and Women who crave elevated relationships and love animals and nature, will especially resonate with our message, community and offerings.
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Sometimes the adventure we are seeking is the courage to finally turn inward and face the parts of ourselves we’ve been avoiding.In this honest and deeply grounding conversation, I sit down with Kaira Pechtl, somatic psychotherapy practitioner and communication coach, to explore trauma healing, codependency, emotional resilience, and authentic connection.We talk about childhood wounds, nervous system regulation, emotional triggers, relationships, boundaries, and why true healing starts with connection to self. We also explore the role of community, vulnerability, animals, and nature in helping us reconnect to presence and truth.If you’ve ever felt emotionally overwhelmed, disconnected from yourself, or exhausted from carrying everyone else’s needs, this episode is for you.In this episode, we explore:Somatic therapy and trauma healingCodependency and emotional maturityNervous system regulation and triggersHealthy communication and relationshipsBoundaries, self trust, and vulnerabilityWomen’s healing and collective connection“The suffering we run from because we are unwilling to face the truth of life, and the suffering that comes when we're willing to stop running from the sorrows and difficulties of the world. The second kind of suffering will lead you to freedom.” — Arjun ChaLearn more about Kaira: https://www.transformyourjourney.com/Send us Fan Mail Support the show✨ Join the Spiritual Horse Seeker Summit👉 Go here to to HEAR my Tedx talk The JOURNEY is "over, but the talk lives ON!"🔥 Ever thought about how you can incorporate your love of horses in to your work as a mom, coach, teacher, facilitator or business owner? Now is the time to take your understanding to the next level with our Horse Adventure Coaching Certification.🔥 Spots are limited 👉 Reserve Your Spot Now($833 SAVINGS THIS SUMMER ONLY!!!)🌟 Stay Connected & Support the ShowWebsiteFacebookInstagramEmail: theadventureparadox@gmail.com

What if asking for help is only the beginning?In this mini-sode, I’m reflecting on the adventure of actually receiving support when it shows up. From travel and horses to mental health, wellness, and coming home after some big experiences lately, this episode is a reminder that we are not meant to carry everything alone.I share stories from recent travels to the United Kingdom, competing in a speaking competition, discovering new wellness tools, and preparing for the Grand Butterfly March in Jackson Hole.Maybe the real paradox is this: sometimes the bravest thing we can do is let ourselves be supported.Send us Fan Mail Support the show✨ Join the Spiritual Horse Seeker Summit👉 Go here to to HEAR my Tedx talk The JOURNEY is "over, but the talk lives ON!"🔥 Ever thought about how you can incorporate your love of horses in to your work as a mom, coach, teacher, facilitator or business owner? Now is the time to take your understanding to the next level with our Horse Adventure Coaching Certification.🔥 Spots are limited 👉 Reserve Your Spot Now($833 SAVINGS THIS SUMMER ONLY!!!)🌟 Stay Connected & Support the ShowWebsiteFacebookInstagramEmail: theadventureparadox@gmail.com

There are moments when things are not working, when effort feels heavy and nothing is clicking. And then something shifts. Not outside of you, but within you. This conversation is a reminder that the adventure is not in forcing results, but in how we choose to show up, especially on the hard days.I sat down with Dave Ribble and Gaye Ribble, partners in life and business, to talk about connection, intuition, and building something meaningful together. Dave, author of The Way of the Conscientious Connector and founder of Standout Mastery, shares how one unexpected moment changed the way he approached networking and business forever. Gaye, CEO of Standout Marketing and Strategies, brings a grounded and intuitive perspective on partnership, energy, and growth. Their story is about love, trust, and choosing a different way when the old way no longer works.What stayed with me:Shift from getting to givingConnection grows through curiosity and presenceConfidence is built through practice, not pressureEnergy matters more than strategySupport and respect create lasting relationshipsWhat would change if you focused on helping just one person today?Learn more about Dave and Gaye:Website: https://www.theribbleeffect.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-ribble-794aa7/Dave Ribble FacebookGaye Ribble FacebookStandout Marketing Strategy FacebookTo know more about StandOut Mastery email Dave at: Dave@DaveRibble.comSend us Fan Mail Support the show✨ Join the Spiritual Horse Seeker Summit👉 Go here to to HEAR my Tedx talk The JOURNEY is "over, but the talk lives ON!"🔥 Ever thought about how you can incorporate your love of horses in to your work as a mom, coach, teacher, facilitator or business owner? Now is the time to take your understanding to the next level with our Horse Adventure Coaching Certification.🔥 Spots are limited 👉 Reserve Your Spot Now($833 SAVINGS THIS SUMMER ONLY!!!)🌟 Stay Connected & Support the ShowWebsiteFacebookInstagramEmail: theadventureparadox@gmail.com

Sometimes life does not gently guide us. Sometimes it stops us in our tracks so we can finally listen.Lisa Bromfield shares what it looked like to have a life that seemed successful on the outside but felt deeply misaligned within. After losing her six figure job, she found herself stepping into something unexpected. Through stillness, meditation, and trusting the quiet voice inside, she began to rebuild a life rooted in purpose, joy, and meaning.Lisa is a transformational life guide, author, speaker, Reiki practitioner, and death doula. Her work centers on helping people reconnect with their inner wisdom, move through life transitions, and create a life that feels aligned with who they truly are. We explore forgiveness, self trust, the power of small daily shifts, and how nature and silence can guide us back to ourselves.This conversation is a reminder that what feels like an ending may actually be the beginning of something more true.Takeaways• Daily practices like meditation can open the door to deeper guidance• Losing something can create space for something more aligned• Forgiveness is the first step before true gratitude can be felt• Self limiting beliefs keep us stuck in cycles that do not serve us• Stillness and time in nature help us hear our inner voice more clearlyLearn more about Lisa:The M.A.G.I.C. Roadmap™ and The Magic Inside You are both part of the Believe in Your Magic Book Series on Amazon! Pre-order your copy here.WebsiteFacebookLinkedInInstagramYouTubeTikTokSend us Fan Mail Support the show✨ Join the Spiritual Horse Seeker Summit👉 Go here to to HEAR my Tedx talk The JOURNEY is "over, but the talk lives ON!"🔥 Ever thought about how you can incorporate your love of horses in to your work as a mom, coach, teacher, facilitator or business owner? Now is the time to take your understanding to the next level with our Horse Adventure Coaching Certification.🔥 Spots are limited 👉 Reserve Your Spot Now($833 SAVINGS THIS SUMMER ONLY!!!)🌟 Stay Connected & Support the ShowWebsiteFacebookInstagramEmail: theadventureparadox@gmail.com

Sometimes the strongest connection happens when we unplug from everything else.In this minisode, I reflect on what I call the “original Wi Fi connection” which is the deep soul connection we feel through horses, nature, prayer, presence, and trusting something greater than ourselves. From losing my phone for an entire day to watching my TEDx talk unexpectedly reach thousands of people, I share honest reflections on mental health, entrepreneurship, grief, healing, and learning to come back to what truly matters. This episode is a reminder that the adventure is happening right now. In the simple moments. In the hard seasons. In the connection we create with ourselves, each other, and the world around us.In this episode:The “original Wi Fi connection” and spiritual presenceHorses, healing, and nervous system regulationMental health, grief, and asking for supportLetting go of productivity and reconnecting with simplicityWhy real connection matters more than constant communication🎥 Watch How Horses Promote Connection TEDx TalkSend us Fan Mail Support the show✨ Join the Spiritual Horse Seeker Summit👉 Go here to to HEAR my Tedx talk The JOURNEY is "over, but the talk lives ON!"🔥 Ever thought about how you can incorporate your love of horses in to your work as a mom, coach, teacher, facilitator or business owner? Now is the time to take your understanding to the next level with our Horse Adventure Coaching Certification.🔥 Spots are limited 👉 Reserve Your Spot Now($833 SAVINGS THIS SUMMER ONLY!!!)🌟 Stay Connected & Support the ShowWebsiteFacebookInstagramEmail: theadventureparadox@gmail.com

What happens when we stop trying to control and start choosing connection?This episode was originally recorded as part of the Spiritual Horse Seekers Summit (April 7–17), a gathering centered on deepening our relationship with horses and ourselves. While the summit has passed, this conversation stands on its own as a powerful reflection on trust, presence, and a different way of being with horses.In this episode, I sit down with Fred Bueltmann of the Red Horse Center. What began as an unexpected path, moving into a home that came with a horse, grew into a life devoted to healing, leadership, and connection through horses.Fred shares the story of Blackjack, a horse who changed everything. Through that relationship, he was guided toward a way of being rooted in trust, consent, and willingness rather than control.We talk about the quiet, wordless language horses live in, where energy, presence, and honesty shape connection. Through a trauma-informed lens, Fred offers a deeper look at how horses support human healing, while also honoring their own experiences and needs.This conversation invites you to slow down, listen differently, and consider what becomes possible when connection comes first.Takeaways: Horses invite us into a deeper, wordless awareness Trust and safety are built through presence, not control Healing with horses is shared, not one-sided True connection begins with consent and willingness Horses guide us back to a more honest way of beingWhat might shift if you allowed yourself to listen, not with words, but with your whole being?Explore Spiritual Horse Seekers Summit: https://www.theadventureparadox.com/horseseekerLearn more about Fred: Red Horse Center Arenas for Change Horses for Mental HealthInstagram FacebookSend us Fan Mail Support the show✨ Join the Spiritual Horse Seeker Summit👉 Go here to to HEAR my Tedx talk The JOURNEY is "over, but the talk lives ON!"🔥 Ever thought about how you can incorporate your love of horses in to your work as a mom, coach, teacher, facilitator or business owner? Now is the time to take your understanding to the next level with our Horse Adventure Coaching Certification.🔥 Spots are limited 👉 Reserve Your Spot Now($833 SAVINGS THIS SUMMER ONLY!!!)🌟 Stay Connected & Support the ShowWebsiteFacebookInstagramEmail: theadventureparadox@gmail.com

There’s a moment I’ve been sitting with… where something lands, something you’ve been working toward finally arrives… and instead of everything slowing down, life just keeps going.The dishes are still there. The responsibilities don’t pause. And somewhere in the middle of that, it’s easy to miss it… the fact that you’re actually in the dream.I’ve been feeling into what it means to stay with that moment. To not rush past it. To not let the noise or the mess or even my own mistakes pull me out of it. To come back, take ownership where I need to, and still choose to be here… in what I asked for.Because the truth is, there’s always going to be more. Another step. Another stretch. Another mountain. But this part… this right here… matters too.ReflectionsWhere are you already living something you once wished forWhat would it look like to stay with it, instead of moving on too quicklySend us Fan Mail Support the show✨ Join the Spiritual Horse Seeker Summit👉 Go here to to HEAR my Tedx talk The JOURNEY is "over, but the talk lives ON!"🔥 Ever thought about how you can incorporate your love of horses in to your work as a mom, coach, teacher, facilitator or business owner? Now is the time to take your understanding to the next level with our Horse Adventure Coaching Certification.🔥 Spots are limited 👉 Reserve Your Spot Now($833 SAVINGS THIS SUMMER ONLY!!!)🌟 Stay Connected & Support the ShowWebsiteFacebookInstagramEmail: theadventureparadox@gmail.com

There comes a point when the dread is no longer ignorable. When Sunday nights feel heavy, and you know something in your life is out of alignment.In this conversation, I sit with Sausha Davis, sales coach, entrepreneur, and mama of four, who has generated over 20 million in sales while building a life rooted in family, freedom, and horses. From a challenging childhood to leaving corporate life, she shares what it looks like to choose differently.We talk about motherhood as personal growth, building a business that supports your life, and how horses have shaped the way she leads, parents, and lives. There is something powerful in learning from animals, in slowing down, and in choosing presence over pressure.This is about choosing your life now.Takeaways• Notice what feels out of alignment• You can choose a different path• Build your life around what matters• Nature and animals can teach you how to lead and liveLinks and ResourcesWebsite: https://salesmama.bizInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/salesmamaschoolhttps://www.instagram.com/sausha.davisFree Sales Personality Quiz: https://salesmama.biz/quizFree Money Gap Quiz: https://salesmama.biz/moneygapRoot to Rise CEO Retreat May 2026: https://salesmama.biz/retreatBook a Clarity Call: https://salesmama.biz/claritySend us Fan Mail Support the show✨ Join the Spiritual Horse Seeker Summit👉 Go here to to HEAR my Tedx talk The JOURNEY is "over, but the talk lives ON!"🔥 Ever thought about how you can incorporate your love of horses in to your work as a mom, coach, teacher, facilitator or business owner? Now is the time to take your understanding to the next level with our Horse Adventure Coaching Certification.🔥 Spots are limited 👉 Reserve Your Spot Now($833 SAVINGS THIS SUMMER ONLY!!!)🌟 Stay Connected & Support the ShowWebsiteFacebookInstagramEmail: theadventureparadox@gmail.com

Somewhere along the way, we forgot how to just be. And yet, in the presence of a horse, that knowing comes back. Not through effort, but through feeling. Through breath. Through connection.In this conversation, I sit down with Dr. Pebbles Turbeville, CEO of the Horses and Humans Research Foundation, and we explore what science is beginning to confirm and what many of us have always felt. Horses help us reconnect to ourselves.From research on cerebral palsy and PTSD to the deeper conversation around horse wellbeing and our role as stewards, this is about more than horses. It is about how we live, how we care, and how we return to what matters.This one feels like a breath.Takeaways: • Horses support healing physically and emotionally • Presence with horses invites calm and awareness • Wellbeing includes both humans and animals • Nature and community are essential, not optional Where are you being invited to slow down and simply be?Links and resources: Learn more about their workWatch their webinars and talksFollow their updates on FacebookFollow their updates on InstagramConnect with them on LinkedInContinue the journey:Join the Spiritual Horse Seeker Summit here.Upgrade to VIP to unlock LIVE panel sessions and experience the full journey.I’ve also launched a new podcast called Year Of The Horse Adventure Coach. You can listen here: Apple Podcasts SpotifySend us Fan Mail Support the show✨ Join the Spiritual Horse Seeker Summit👉 Go here to to HEAR my Tedx talk The JOURNEY is "over, but the talk lives ON!"🔥 Ever thought about how you can incorporate your love of horses in to your work as a mom, coach, teacher, facilitator or business owner? Now is the time to take your understanding to the next level with our Horse Adventure Coaching Certification.🔥 Spots are limited 👉 Reserve Your Spot Now($833 SAVINGS THIS SUMMER ONLY!!!)🌟 Stay Connected & Support the ShowWebsiteFacebookInstagramEmail: theadventureparadox@gmail.com

Some moments slow us down in the best way. Being with a horse has that power. Breath deepens. The body listens. The mind quiets. In this episode, Julie Robins reminds us that healing is not about fixing what is broken. It begins with presence.Julie Robins is an equine behavior specialist and the founder of the Horsemanship Academy and the Leg Up Experience. Her work focuses on relationship based horse work and the healing power of horses for veterans, first responders, trauma survivors, and those seeking deeper connection. Julie shares her personal journey with horses and why one meaningful encounter can change everything.This conversation explores horses as teachers, mirrors, and powerful guides back to the present moment. It is an invitation to slow down, reconnect with nature, and listen more deeply.The Horsemanship AcademyWebsiteFacebookInstagramThe Leg Up ExperienceWebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTubeAvailable products of Julie: Between the Ears: a course in Equine Psychology Ultimate Equine Partnership Program: 12-month study program when you really want to make progress with your horse. Continue the journey:Join the Spiritual Horse Seeker Summit here.Upgrade to VIP to unlock LIVE panel sessions and experience the full journey.I’ve also launched a new podcast called Year Of The Horse Adventure Coach. You can listen here: Apple Podcasts SpotifySend us Fan Mail Support the show✨ Join the Spiritual Horse Seeker Summit👉 Go here to to HEAR my Tedx talk The JOURNEY is "over, but the talk lives ON!"🔥 Ever thought about how you can incorporate your love of horses in to your work as a mom, coach, teacher, facilitator or business owner? Now is the time to take your understanding to the next level with our Horse Adventure Coaching Certification.🔥 Spots are limited 👉 Reserve Your Spot Now($833 SAVINGS THIS SUMMER ONLY!!!)🌟 Stay Connected & Support the ShowWebsiteFacebookInstagramEmail: theadventureparadox@gmail.com