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Touched By A Horse
by Melisa Pearce
Join Melisa Pearce, founder of the Equine Gestalt Method, as she explores horse/human dynamics, Gestalt, and the essential gift of Equus.
Episodes
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Back in the Saddle: Catching Up with Melisa and Dane
Melisa and Dane are back! In this episode, they catch up on a busy few months in beautiful British Columbia, from preparing the ranch for winter and navigating their journey toward Canadian permanent residency to Dane’s adventures with the local hockey team. Melisa shares highlights from an...
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From Racehorses to Healing Partners with Carolyne Stolzenfels
In this week’s episode of Touched by a Horse, Melisa sits down with Equine Gestaltist Carolyne Stolzenfels of Wildfire Dreams in beautiful Charlevoix, Michigan. Carolyne shares her journey from growing up around Standardbred racehorses to discovering a deeper, more intuitive partnership with…
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The Wee Farm: Where Kids, Horses & Healing Meet
In this episode of Touched by a Horse, Melisa welcomes Dr. Bonnie Laabs, educator, author, and founder of Minnesota's Wee Farm, a nonprofit dedicated to helping children and families reconnect with nature through meaningful interactions with animals. Bonnie shares her powerful personal journey…
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The Little Horse with the Biggest Heart
This episode of Touched by a Horse is a heartfelt reflection on the deep bonds we share with the animals who shape our lives. Melisa and Dane begin with updates from the farm—including a rescued orange kitten and visits from dear friends—before sharing the peaceful passing of their beloved...
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Birthday Reflections & Lessons from the Herd
In this laid-back summer catch-up episode, Melisa and Dane reflect on birthday celebrations, welcoming a new class of Equine Gestalt students, and the joy of slowing down with a good book. They also share a fascinating real-world example of using AI to quickly identify a toxic pasture weed before...
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Horses, Hope & Neurodiversity with Marcy Waelti
In this inspiring episode, Melisa chats with Equine Gestalt Coach and author Marcy Waelti to explore the transformative connection between horses, healing, and neurodiversity. Marcy shares her journey from teaching riding lessons to creating a sanctuary where horses help children, families, and...
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Awakening Your Intuitive Nature
In this solo episode, Melisa explores the power of intuition and how we can strengthen our ability to trust our inner knowing. Drawing from decades of experience in Equine Gestalt Coaching, she explains why horses are naturally "clairsentient"—deeply attuned to human emotions, energy, and...
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Rain, Remembrance, and Ranch Life
In this lighthearted catch-up episode, Melisa and Dane share life around the ranch, from much-needed spring rains and hay season preparations to welcoming new Equine Gestalt Coaching Method trainees and celebrating the growth of their equine facilitator community. Melisa reflects on the support…
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What Your Horse Knows Before You Do
In this episode of Touched by a Horse, Melisa explores how horses act as powerful mirrors, responding not to our words but to our authentic emotional state. Drawing from her work in Equine Gestalt Coaching, she explains how horses reveal hidden feelings, unresolved grief, suppressed emotions, and...
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The Gift of Truly Listening
In this heartfelt solo episode, Melisa explores the often-overlooked art of truly listening. Drawing from her years as a psychotherapist, educator, and Equine Gestalt practitioner, she shares how most people unintentionally interrupt, derail, or “hijack” conversations instead of offering genuine...
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Home Again: Horses, Highways & Healing
In this warm and conversational catch-up episode of Touched by a Horse, Melisa and Dane reflect on a whirlwind month filled with Equine Gestalt coaching trainings, cross-country road trips, reunions with friends and graduates, and settling further into life in British Columbia. Along the way…
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Masters Moments & Meaningful Work
In this episode, Melisa and Dane reconnect after time apart, sharing stories from Dane’s memorable trip to Augusta for the Masters, complete with early mornings, long lines, and plenty of golf (and merch). Back on the farm, Melisa dives into the deeply transformative work happening within her...
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Beyond the Physical: The Seven Layers of Human Energy
In this solo episode, Melisa shares a personal and reflective update while Dane travels to the Masters, offering a glimpse into life on the ranch—from spring cleaning and hosting guests to preparing for upcoming equine gestalt training sessions. She weaves in updates on her growing programs and a...
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Behind the Barn Doors: Spring, Students, and Soul Work
In this episode, Melisa and Dane share a behind-the-scenes look at life on their farm as spring arrives—balancing horses, new equipment, travel plans, and even the complexities of navigating dual U.S. and Canadian taxes. Melisa also dives into the heart of equine gestalt coaching, exploring how...
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Getting the Herd Ready: Spring Chores & Horse Care Essentials
In this solo episode, Melisa takes listeners behind the scenes of spring preparation on her British Columbia horse farm, sharing the rhythms, challenges, and essential care routines that come with managing a herd of 14–20 horses. From navigating late-season snowstorms to tackling seasonal chores...
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Spring on the Ranch and the Rise of AI
In this episode of The Touched by a Horse Podcast, Melisa and Dane share updates from the ranch as they prepare for spring, from caring for their horses to planning improvements around the property. Melisa also explores the powerful symbolism of the 2026 Fire Horse year in the Chinese zodiac,...
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Healing the Healers: Casie Simpson’s Passion Project
On today’s episode, Melisa chats with Graduate of the Year Casie Simpson of Flourish with Horses in Colorado Springs. Casey shares the powerful story of finding her heart horse, Teddy, during one of the most difficult seasons of her life—and how their healing journey together led her to the…
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Measuring Horses’ Hind Ends (For Science!)
In this warm and wide-ranging episode, Melisa and Dane reunite in the studio to share personal updates, including celebrating the birth of their assistant Tana’s baby boy, Atticus. They dive into a fascinating bit of trivia tracing the standard railroad gauge—four feet, eight and a half…
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Through the Veil: Horses, Healing, and a Second Chance at Life with Emma Rogers
In this heartfelt episode of The Touched by a Horse Podcast, Melisa Pierce welcomes Equine Gestalt graduate Emma Rogers for a powerful conversation about following your bliss, navigating unexpected life turns, and the healing connection between horses and humans. Emma shares her journey from…
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Raising Your Vibration: Lessons from the Herd
In this reflective solo episode of Touched by a Horse, Melisa explores the powerful connection between horses and vibrational frequency, sharing how our thoughts, words, environment, music, and relationships directly influence our energy. Horses live fully in the present moment and naturally…
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Summit Stories: Growth, Gratitude, and the Touched by a Horse Community
Today on the Touched by a Horse Podcast, Melisa and Dane share a warm, behind-the-scenes catch-up before diving into highlights from their recent online Summit. Melissa reflects on teaching a Certified Practitioners workshop focused on using artificial intelligence—specifically ChatGPT—as a...
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Choosing Your Word for the Year: Awareness, Wholeness, and New Beginnings
In today’s episode, Melisa and Dane reconnect with listeners after the holidays, sharing updates on ranch life, community, and the rhythms of winter. Melissa dives into her annual practice of year-end reflection and choosing an intentional word or phrase to guide the year ahead, weaving in…
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Soft Eyes, Strong Hearts with Carrie Blamer
In this episode of Touched by a Horse, host Melisa Pierce sits down with newly certified Equine Gestalt Practitioner Carrie Blamer of Equine Soft Eye to explore her journey into horses, healing, and heart-centered leadership. Carrie shares how finding horses later in life transformed her path…
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From Reflection to Intention: Designing the Year Ahead
In this pre-holiday episode of The Touched by a Horse Podcast, hosts Melisa and Dane reflect on life’s slower rhythms—from snow-covered days, movie nights, and holiday traditions to the deeper emotional work of closing out a year. Melissa shares her long-practiced “Look Back, Look Forward”…
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Looking Back, Moving Forward: Reflections from a Winter on the Farm
In this cozy, reflective episode of The Touched by a Horse Podcast, Melisa and Dane share stories from their first winter on their Canadian farm—snowy days, movie marathons, quiet holidays, and the rhythms of life with horses. The conversation then turns inward as Melisa introduces her annual…
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AI vs. Intuition: Blending Technology with Equine Gestalt
Welcome back! Today on the podcast, Melisa and Dane take listeners behind the scenes of their ranch life in British Columbia—sharing stories about caring for their horses and chickens, attending small-town hockey games, and even winning big at “meat bingo.” Melisa also dives into her journey...
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Celebrating Growth: Capstones, Certifications & the Herd
In this episode, Melisa hops on solo while Dane helps with a farm emergency, sharing updates from their busy life in British Columbia. She talks about navigating the Canadian immigration process, preparing the farm and beloved equine companions for winter, and creating a cozy new setup for…
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Winter Prep, Wild Visitors, and Runaway Cows
In this lively episode, Melisa and Dane share a slice of ranch life as they prepare for winter on their Canadian farm—from chopping firewood and tending to their beloved hens to unexpected wildlife encounters with bears and cougars. Melissa recounts teaching her advanced Gestalt students a...
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Preparing for Winter
In this episode of Touched by a Horse, hosts Melisa Pierce and Dane Cheek share updates from their busy lives on the ranch in British Columbia. From long drives and second hay cuttings to wood deliveries gone sideways, they recount their adventures preparing for the coming Canadian winter. Melisa...
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Dane and the Cows
In this cozy episode of Touched by a Horse, hosts Melissa Pierce and Dane Cheek share life updates from their ranch in British Columbia — from chasing curious cows and cutting firewood to managing horses and preparing for winter. They reflect on their new rural adventures, discuss their love for...
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Our TBAH Authors
In this episode of Touched by a Horse, Melisa celebrates the inspiring journeys of Equine Gestalt Coaching program graduates who have transformed their life experiences into powerful written works. From memoirs of resilience and healing, to guides on personal growth, to creative explorations of…
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Where’s the Beef?
In this episode of Touched by a Horse, hosts Melissa Pierce and Dane Cheek catch up on life at their Canadian farm—from home renovations and wood-chopping adventures to the joy of welcoming friends and graduates into their new space. Melissa shares a moving story from her Gestalt training, where...
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Progress Over Perfection
In this solo episode of Touched by a Horse, Melisa dives deep into the powerful theme of progress over perfection. Drawing on a recent coaching experience with a client, Melissa explores how perfectionism—though often rooted in integrity and high standards—can spill into every area of life,...
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The Great Furniture Debate
Welcome back, everyone. Today on the show, Melisa and Dane continue their immigration tale, but this time with a bit of a nasty twist. Fortunately, when obstacles appear, Melisa can navigate with composure and set things right. Also, is there a moose on the loose?? Listen in to find out.…
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Immigrating Horses
Hold on to your hats! Today, Melisa and Dane sit down to share the story of how they immigrated their horses to Canada, and let’s just say, it’s not all smooth sailing. Between the grouchy border patrol, hours-long lines, and finding homes for animals unable to join, it’s been an adventure we can...
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Graduation and Hay Adventures
Welcome back to Touched By a Horse! Today, Melisa and Dane sit down to chat about this year’s student graduation and how things are looking a bit different these days. Plus, get the lowdown on their new venture into hay farming. Uh oh, is that rain?? Resources Mentioned: Learn more about the work...
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Regaining Equine Confidence with Kaite Lorentz
On today’s episode, Melisa speaks with EGC graduate and Gestalt coach Kaite Lorentz. This varied and insightful conversation covers Kaite’s focal points as a coach: helping equine professionals to avoid burnout, regaining equine confidence after trauma, and the new podcast she’s launching (The...
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Brainspotting with Dana Thomas
Today Melisa is joined by a graduate and friend, Dana Thomas! Dana is a practitioner at her beautiful Thomas Ridge Ranch, where she specializes in helping her clients move through trauma, utilizing her background with abusive relationships. Today on the podcast, Dana shares what she’s learned…
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EP. 121: Homeward Bound
Hold on to your hats, everyone! On this week’s episode of Touched By A Horse, Melisa and Dane continue their tale of Canadian immigration and it’s one wild ride. You won’t want to miss a moment of this death-defying adventure north. Plus, wish a very Happy Birthday to Dane and celebrate with this...
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EP. 120: The Immigration Game
Have you ever immigrated to another country? Have you ever immigrated to another country with a farm full of animals?? Today on the podcast, Melisa and Dane begin the tale of what it’s taken to uproot their lives and move to their new farm in British Columbia. Something tells me that with…
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EP. 119: We're Back!
Great news! The Touched By A Horse Podcast is back! Have you missed us? We’ve certainly missed you. Saddle up with Melisa and Dane as they share some behind-the-scenes stories of what their big move to Canada has been like so far. Stay tuned for an all-new season of the podcast sharing more…
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EP. 118: A Little Break and a Big Move
If it’s seemed like the podcasts have been few and far between lately, it’s because some BIG changs are happening on the ranch. Join Melisa and Dane as they sit down and explain why the podcast is taking a short break and all the exciting changes that are in the works. We thank you for spending...
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EP. 117: Our Place In The Universe with Liz Lane
Today on the podcast we have a very special interview with an EGC graduate based in the UK, our dear friend Liz Lane! Liz has spent her life working with horses and has now harnessed the power of gestalt to help and heal others. Listen in as Liz speaks deeply about her universal philosophies and...
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EP. 116: Thoughtful Conversations
An election year can be a tense time for everyone. Today Melisa sits down with us to talk about why, how to navigate difficult conversations, and the importance of listening to one another. No matter where your vote is going, you won’t want to miss this deeply valuable episode. Resources…
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EP. 115: Birthday Bliss
Dane is back and we’re talking birthdays! Join us as we celebrate both Melisa and Dane as well as catch up on what’s going on around the ranch. Between some tense scares and some healing magic, you won’t want to miss this episode! Resources Mentioned: Learn more about Mindful Harmony Coaching...
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EP. 114: Born For This with Zoe Moraitis
Welcome back to the Touched By A Horse podcast! Today, Melisa is joined by Zoe Moraitis, an EGC graduate who will graduate from the master's program this December! Zoe is a very special member of the TBAH family, and we can’t wait to share her story with you. Listen in to hear about her special...
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EP. 113: Writing Equusology
What if you knew your horse’s personality and temperament Well, thanks to a book Melisa has written, you can! Equusology is the art of human-equine relationships. Until now, there have been plenty of personality tests for humans, but nothing has helped humans understand their own personalities…
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EP. 112: Eponalisa
Today on Touched By A Horse, Melisa talks with us about her book, “Eponalisa”. Listen in to hear about the inspiration behind the book, some of the lessons learned, and what readers have to say! Plus, Melisa gives tips for those looking to publish their own books. Listen in! Resources Mentioned:...
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EP. 111: Never Too Late with Jane Salko
Today on the podcast, we welcome good friend and EGC graduate, Coach Jane Salko. Jane chats with Melisa about how she helps industry professionals fight burnout, her upcoming retreats, and how she met the love of her life…her horse, Paul! Listen in to hear about how YOU can work with Jane....
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EP. 110: Our Trip!
Welcome home, Melisa and Dane! And welcome back, listeners. Today, our favorite couple gives us the rundown on their month-long European adventure. Listen in for tales of planes, boats, Beatles, and more! Resources Mentioned: Support Hope Through Horses Learn more about the work of Touched By A...
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Join Melisa Pearce, founder of the Equine Gestalt Method, as she explores horse/human dynamics, Gestalt, and the essential gift of Equus.
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Touched By A Horse is created and hosted by Melisa Pearce.
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