THE WOMAN WHO CAME BACK TO HERSELF | Alicia VanderGriend on Becoming Legendary Podcast

There are moments in life when we realize we have spent years building everyone else’s dreams while slowly abandoning ourselves.In this deeply emotional episode of Becoming Legendary, Ana Rita Valente sits down with horsewoman coach and wellness guide Alicia VanderGriend for a raw conversation about identity, burnout, healing, horses, nervous system regulation, and the journey back to the woman you used to be.After years away from horses, chronic illness, grief, and emotional exhaustion, Alicia made the courageous decision to return to the thing that once made her feel alive. What followed became more than a comeback. It became a complete reconnection with herself.Together, Ana Rita and Alicia explore:the emotional intelligence of horsewomenwhy horses mirror our nervous systemsburnout and overfunctioning in womenrebuilding life in the middle of chaosfeminine resilience and self-trustwhy coming back to yourself is a practice, not a momentThis is not just a conversation about horses.It is a conversation about the women who refuse to give up on themselves.🎙 Hosted by Ana Rita Valente✨ Becoming Legendary Podcast🌍 Real stories. Raw conversations. Legendary impact.