Episode 6 - The Body Knows: Somatic Wisdom with Terra Schaad

Discover how listening to your body and embracing presence can transform your leadership, relationships, and personal growth. In this episode, Tara Schad shares her journey from early horse connections to leading a nonprofit focused on healing through equine-assisted therapy and somatic work.Key topics:Tara’s childhood relationship with horses and the profound sense of freedom they providedThe intersection of somatic experiencing, emotional regulation, and trauma healingHow horses mirror the human nervous system and reflect our internal statesThe role of leadership and love as seen through horse behavior and herd dynamicsPersonal stories of growth, vulnerability, and redefining love and safetyInsights from international coaching and the significance of mindfulness in leadershipThe power of setting challenging goals like Ironman races and Boston MarathonThe deeper meaning behind the motto "Fear Less, Love More" and moving from contraction to opennessPractical ways to listen inward and trust your body's signals