The Empathetic Trainer
by Barbara O’Brien
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A Place of Safety • Cara Gereau • Equine Somatic Practitioner • S4 E34
Jul 23, 2026
1h 04m 40s
Trust: Horses Make Us Earn It • Janet Jones, Neuroscientist, Horsewoman, and Author • S4 E33
Jun 13, 2026
1h 17m 51s
Horses, Trauma & Healing — “Horses Notice What We Hide” with Toni Mattson S4 E32
May 12, 2026
52m 36s
It's Not The Spook, It's What Happens Next - Christine Beattie - S4 E31
Apr 15, 2026
1h 05m 34s
Understanding Dogs in a Human World - Heather Mishefske S4 E 30
Apr 4, 2026
1h 03m 17s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 7/23/26 |  A Place of Safety • Cara Gereau • Equine Somatic Practitioner • S4 E34 | Send us Fan Mail What if healing isn't about trying harder...but about learning to listen? In this episode, I sit down with equine somatic practitioner Cara Gereau for a thoughtful conversation about trauma, trust, emotions, and the remarkable way horses respond to what we're actually feeling - not what we're trying to hide. Together they explore how our bodies often know the truth before our minds do, why animals can become powerful partners in healing, and what horses have to teach us about... | 1h 04m 40s | ||||||
| 6/13/26 | trusthorses+3 | Janet Jones | Horse Brain, Human BrainA Horse's World | — | trusthorses+4 | — | 1h 17m 51s | ||
| 5/12/26 | horsestrauma+4 | Toni Mattson | Trinity Equestrian Center | Eau Claire, Wisconsin | horsestrauma+6 | — | 52m 36s | ||
| 4/15/26 | horse communicationcarriage driving+4 | Christine Beattie | — | — | horse reactscommunication+3 | — | 1h 05m 34s | ||
| 4/4/26 | dog traininghuman-animal interaction+3 | Heather Mishefske | Embark Dog Training School | — | dog trainingherding dogs+3 | — | 1h 03m 17s | ||
| 3/4/26 | trust with horseshorse behavior+3 | Gabi Neurohr | — | — | horsestrust+3 | — | 54m 34s | ||
| 2/9/26 | dog trainingchoosing a dog+3 | Denise Fenzi | — | — | dogtraining+5 | — | 1h 01m 41s | ||
| 1/15/26 | listening to animalsanimal behavior+3 | Amelia Thomas | — | — | listeninganimals+5 | — | 51m 01s | ||
| 10/14/25 | horsemanshiprewilding+3 | Rachel Windchaser | Winchaser RanchThe Empathetic Trainer Podcast | Spain | horsesSpanish Mustangs+5 | — | 47m 31s | ||
| 3/2/25 | horse rescuepositive reinforcement training+4 | Jessica Gonzales | Equine Empowerment | — | horse rescueEquine Empowerment+5 | — | 44m 22s | ||
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| 11/16/24 | trust buildinghorse training+4 | Dr. Shelley Appleton | Canter TherapyConfidence | — | horse trainingtrust+4 | — | 1h 10m 56s | ||
| 9/21/24 | service dogstraining+3 | Chelsey Bosak | Helping Paws Minnesota | — | service dog trainingHelping Paws+3 | — | 44m 25s | ||
| 7/22/24 | horse trainingemotional bonds+4 | Chris Lombard | — | — | horse trainingequine+5 | — | 1h 13m 49s | ||
| 7/20/24 |  Ingrid Henry - What we are Trying to Communicate is Trust - S2 E20 | Send us Fan Mail Ingrid Henry, an equine coach, discusses the importance of trust and consistency in building a strong relationship with horses. Ingrid emphasizes the need for patience and understanding when working with challenging horses and highlights the value of undemanding time spent with them. She also addresses the issue of fear in horse-human relationships and offers advice on how to overcome it. In this conversation, Ingrid discusses her passion for dressage and eventing, emp... | 1h 00m 40s | ||||||
| 7/18/24 |  Grace Olson - There is Something Magical about Horses and Sheep that dissolves your sadness and brings you back into the light S2 E 19 | Send us Fan Mail Experience the transformative power of animal therapy with our special guest Grace Olson, a dedicated therapist and author from Leeds, West Yorkshire, whose unique practice involves the compassionate companionship of horses and sheep. Grace shares her fascinating journey into animal therapy, which began with her sheep, Merlin, providing unexpected comfort to a depressed client. Discover how these animals, once meant for slaughter, have found new purpose in offering emotional ... | 52m 36s | ||||||
| 5/27/24 |  Kari Bastyr - Your Dog is Not Bad, He is Just Having a Hard Time S2 E18 | Send us Fan Mail Kari Bastier of Wag &Train, is a dog behaviorist and canine nutritionist. She debunks the dominance theory, showing that dogs act out due to stress and anxiety and not a desire to dominate their owners. Carrie emphasizes the gut-brain connection, sharing stories about Paisley, a chocolate lab, whose behavior issues were improved by a simple change in diet. https://www.empathetic-trainer.com/ | 1h 00m 40s | ||||||
| 5/11/24 |  Julie Smart - What Horses Want - Trust, Communication and Leadership | Send us Fan Mail New Zealand Horse advocate and author, Julie Smart joins Barbara O'Brien in a conversation not just about training, but about retraining ourselves to listen, to watch, and to feel the subtle cues that horses give us when trying to communicate. We talk about how spending undemanding time with our horses changes how they feel about and us and can really help build a better, more trusting relationship. We also talk about how horses never stop learning and can be tra... | 1h 15m 05s | ||||||
| 4/16/24 |  Susan Friedland - The True Story of Marguerite Henry and Misty of Chincoteague S2 E16 | Send us Fan Mail Susan Friedland and I explore the world of Marguerite Henry, a beloved author whose stories have enchanted readers for years. From "Misty of Chincoteague" to "King of the Wind" and so many others, Henry's books have made a lasting impression on people of all ages. We talk about how much Henry loved horses, especially Morgan horses, and how her stories were influenced by her roots in the Midwest. Susan shares how Henry was kind and caring towards her readers, even writing them... | 1h 16m 43s | ||||||
| 4/2/24 |  Laura Carter - What Your Dog Wants is You - S2 E15 | Send us Fan Mail Join Barbara O'Brien as she chats with Laura Carter, a dog trainer and author, about the secrets to bonding with your dog, even during indoor downtime or when they're on rest. Laura shares practical tips for keeping your pup mentally engaged, including fun activities like scent work. They also debunk common myths about dog training, emphasizing the importance of kindness and personal interaction. Get ready for an enlightening conversation that will enhance your relationship w... | 43m 29s | ||||||
| 3/24/24 |  Kera Wilhelmsen - You Want Your Dog to Trust You, Right? S2 E14 | Send us Fan Mail In this interview, Barbara O'Brien talks with Kara Wilhelmsen from Creature Comforts Pet Services about her approach to animal training. Kera stresses the importance of kindness and understanding when working with animals, rather than using fear or intimidation. She shares her experiences working with dogs, including her own challenges with a reactive border collie named Tayla. Kera emphasizes using positive reinforcement and empathy in training, focusing on relaxation techni... | 55m 10s | ||||||
| 2/23/24 |  When it comes to Horses, Obedience is Out and Empathy is In • Lockie Phillips • S2 E3 | Send us Fan Mail Lockie Phillips, Founder of Emotional Horsemanship, joins us on our podcast to share his insights on empathy and horses. He tells us how we can reimagine horse training and move beyond obedience to establish a deeper connection based on compassion. Lockie believes that training programs should be horse centered and focused on the well- being of the horse rather than performance. And that real change requires patience, understanding and the willingness to adapt to the in... | 1h 25m 57s | ||||||
| 1/30/24 |  Lynn Acton - Alternatives to Dominance Based Horsemanship - S2 E12 | Send us Fan Mail Tune in to hear Lynn Acton, acclaimed author and horse trainer, share practical tips on how to build trust and connection with your horse. Learn about the basics of earning trust, using clear body language, moving away from dominance based training, and understanding horses' emotions. Lynn also talks about being a protector leader and what horses really want from us. Get simple and actionable advice for creating a strong bond with horses and keeping them happy by avoiding unn... | 1h 10m 03s | ||||||
| 1/26/24 |  Mikel Delgado - The Big Problem? They Don't Understand Cats - S2 E11 | Send us Fan Mail Join us as we speak with cat behaviorist, Mikel Delgado about how your cat's name can affect its personality and why it's hard for some cats to just get along. Learn about Mikel's journey from being in a punk rock band to cat expert. Learn how to make a happy home for multiple cats and discover easy ways to keep your cat content.Get simple tips to take better care of your cat and enjoy a closer connection. Tune in for an enlightening and fun chat about cats!... | 57m 52s | ||||||
| 12/22/23 |  Dr. Susan Fay - Sacred Spaces - Communicating with the Horse through Science and Spirit - S1 E10 | Send us Fan Mail Summary Dr. Susan Faye discusses the importance of horses in our lives and the lessons they teach us. She emphasizes the need for emotional awareness and being present with horses and other animals. Dr. Faye explains how energy regulation and acknowledging our emotions can improve our relationships with animals. She also discusses her book 'Sacred Spaces' and the science behind the connection between humans and horses. Dr. Faye shares her experiences with horses and the tra... | 58m 32s | ||||||
| 12/19/23 |  Dr. Ian Dunbar - With Dogs, Increasing the Good, Decreases the Bad - S1 E9 | Send us Fan Mail When Dr. Ian Dunbar talks about dogs, it's impossible not to sit up and listen. His latest work, "Barking Up the Right Tree," is more than a book; it's a manifesto for compassionate canine companionship that promises to redefine our relationships with our four-legged friends. Tales of cows with personality and horses with heart remind us that the principles of positive reinforcement extend far beyond the backyard. Through personal anecdotes, like the transformation of ... | 1h 24m 42s | ||||||
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