Harnessing Horses for Emotional Healing and Business Success

In this new Dream Catcher Podcast episode, Kacey Woodliffe Finney shares her diverse journey from dairy farming to horse therapy and online coaching.She highlighting how horses can facilitate emotional healing and personal growth. Kacey has a rich background that has shaped her approach to therapy. Growing up on a dairy farm in Wisconsin, she developed a strong work ethic and a love for animals early on. After pursuing her education in horse training, she began her career working in various equestrian roles, including brand inspecting and emergency medical services (EMS).After 25 years in EMS, Kacey transitioned into equine therapy, where she now combines her love for horses with her passion for helping others. Her unique credentialing from Touched by a Horse in Colorado has further equipped her to guide clients through their emotional journeys.Kacey's approach to therapy is accessible via various channels, including social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. She engages with clients both locally and online, offering life coaching sessions that utilize the therapeutic power of horses. BIOHi!  I’m Kacey.  I specialize in helping people find new, helpful ways to better their lives, relationships, increase their finances, and enjoy their future.   Every person I have worked with over the last 10+ years has different goals, issues, financial or business situations, and everyone’s questions are usually different.   I enjoy seeing people create their best life through life, financial & business coaching.Discover her unique approach to life coaching with horses, her online business, and her life in Broken Bow, Nebraska.Chapters00:00Introduction to Kacey Woodliffe Finney and her background01:20Growing up on a dairy farm in Wisconsin02:22Relocating to Broken Bow, Nebraska03:15Transition from feedlot work to horse starting and therapy04:10Her journey into EMS and life coaching05:17How Kacey markets her online coaching business06:42The role of horses in emotional and mental therapy08:20Using horses for trauma and grief work10:07The future of her business and personal goals11:32Building a business around horse therapy and online coaching13:22The benefits of horse-assisted therapy for emotional healing15:49Starting from scratch as a beginner in online business18:48Success stories and financial achievements in her business21:18Travel and personal aspirations23:47Imagining life with unlimited resources25:23Her favorite horse breeds and crossbreeds26:04Horse training and trail riding experiences27:14How horses perceive human energy and heartbeat28:34Horse intuition and reading human emotions30:02Kacey’s approach to grief and emotional work with horses32:25Buying and selling horses for therapy work34:33Online presence and social media marketing35:04How to contact Kacey for coaching or therapy37:07Her published works and book series38:24Reflections on Mark's sister’s resilience and recovery39:15Closing thoughts and future plans