The Essence of Liberty Podcast

34 | Self-Carriage at Liberty: 4 Exercises That Change Everything

What if self-carriage has very little to do with holding your horse in a frame? In this episode, I explore what self-carriage really means and why liberty offers one of

33 | The Power of Intentional Touch: A Simple Change That Transforms Your Horse

Many of us touch our horses without ever stopping to ask one simple question: Does my horse actually enjoy this? In this episode, I explore the power of intentional tou

32 | The Incredible Physical & Emotional Benefits of Spanish Walk

Welcome to the very first episode of 2026 ✨ In this episode of The Essence of Liberty Podcast, I explore the Spanish walk through a softer and more reflective lens. Rath

31 | Setting Liberty Goals With A Liberty Mindset

In this episode of The Essence of Liberty Podcast, I invite you to slow down and reflect on what progress truly means in liberty training as we move toward a new year. T

30 | Feeling stuck, uninspired and unmotivated? Here are 5 strategies to find the spark again!

In this episode of The Essence of Liberty Podcast, I talk about what to do when you’re feeling stuck, uninspired, or unmotivated with your horse - and why this is a compl

What is The Essence of Liberty Online Academy?

Welcome to a Special Episode of The Essence of Liberty Podcast In this episode, I take a deep dive into The Essence of Liberty Online Academy—what it is, why it exists, a

29 | Managing Weight & Laminitis While Using Positive Reinforcement

In this episode of The Essence of Liberty Podcast, I wanted to have an honest conversation about something that so many horse owners quietly worry about. How do we suppor

28 | The Fascinating Link Between Posture, Collection & Emotions

In this episode of The Essence of Liberty Podcast, I explore one of my favourite topics - the way a horse’s emotions and posture influence one another. We’re all used to

27 | Cone Exercise - Transitions

In this episode of The Essence of Liberty Podcast, I’m sharing another favourite cone exercise - this time all about transitions! It’s a beautifully simple setup, but it

26 | Nina's Story: From Shut Down to Empowered

In this episode, I share the journey of a very special mare who completely transformed the way I work with horses. What started as a promising beginning slowly shifted in

25 | The True Meaning Of Setting Up For Success

In this episode, I take you far beyond the training space and into the real foundations of liberty: your horse’s lifestyle, nervous system, and basic needs. If we want ou

24 | Emphasizing The Silences

In this episode of The Essence of Liberty Podcast, I explore how the pauses and silences in our communication with horses can be just as powerful as the moments of action

23 | Cone Exercise - Distance By Destination

In this episode of The Essence of Liberty Podcast, I'm talking about one of my absolute favorite liberty exercises that can completely change the way your horse feels abo

22 | From Spooky to Playful Through Liberty

In this Halloween special, Dr. Nadine Lindblom explores the spooky side of desensitising — and how some traditional methods may actually cause horses to shut down rather

21 | When "Play" Gets Dangerous And How To Stay Safe

In this episode of The Essence of Liberty Podcast, I’m talking about how to safely encourage playful, expressive energy in your horse. Playfulness is one of the most rewa

20 | The One Gear Mistake Sabotaging Your Training

In this short but powerful episode of The Essence of Liberty Podcast, I’m talking about one of the most common mistakes I see in positive reinforcement training: using th

19 | How To Make Sure It Doesn't Become All About The Treats!

Is your horse becoming hyper-fixated on food rewards? Do you ever worry liberty training might turn into nothing more than “cookie training”? In this episode of The Esse

18 | Why I reward my horses for doing NOTHING

In this episode of The Essence of Liberty Podcast, I dive into one of the most counterintuitive yet powerful foundations in positive reinforcement: rewarding your horse f

17 | 6 Ways To Strengthen Your Relationship With Your Horse

How strong is your relationship with your horse? In this episode of The Essence of Liberty Podcast, I share 6 powerful ways to strengthen your relationship—3 outside the

16 | 5 Ways To Avoid Frustration Around Food Rewards

In this episode, we’re diving into a topic that all R+ trainers face at some point: frustration. But here’s the twist—you don’t need to fear it. I’m sharing five powerful