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Anew NarrativeConsensual Horsemanship with 6/2 MG Angela Saieva This conversation moves beyond the mundane as Sam and Angela discuss The Year of The Horse — and why the horses might not be celebrating it the way we are. Join Sam Zagar and special guest Angela Saieva as we travel even deeper into the world of animal communication with an emphasis on horses and consensual horsemanship. Angela shares about her herd, her business working with owners, riders and educators, and her transition from doing "everything wrong" with her horses, to doing everything with awareness and intention. Whether you are a horse lover, an entreprenour, or a...
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Sovereign HorseBirthday Discounts + Giveaway + New Offering Launch!It's my birthday week and I'm inviting you all to celebrate with me! In this episode I share about the inspiration behind this year's EPIC weeklong birthday celebration including the launch of our newest offering, everything that's on sale this week and how to enter our BIGGEST GIVEAWAY EVER!Consider this my way of saying thank you so much to all of for being here with me on this wild ride of partnership with horses.Birthday Celebration Links:revolutionary Mentorship Membership
2025-11-2529 minSovereign HorseThe Path of Uncommon DevotionThis one is dedicated to all the horse people who go above and beyond like it’s the most normal thing in the world. To the ones who don’t shy away from challenging situations. Who aren’t afraid to dive deeper, even when they know it’s going to blow their whole world wide open. Who continue to learn because the more they know the more they know they don’t know. And they will ride that wave until the end of their days. ...
2025-11-0830 minSovereign HorseMoving Through the Messy MiddleThe spectrum of perception around the purpose and value of horses has never been more vast. On one end we have horses who are still a foundational tool for human survival—beasts of burden. On the other end we have horses who are honoured and revered as healers and wisdom holders. We have horses who are forced to do whatever they are told. And we have horses who are given choice and voice.As people who want to see improvement in equine welfare, how do w...
2025-10-2946 minSovereign HorseThe Power of Our WordsIn this solocast I explore the power our words have on our lives.There are many teachings that speak of the power of words—especially the spoken word. I recently read the phrase, “Your word does not come back void.”That profound sentence sent me deep into contemplation and led me to exploring the implications of this teaching in relationship to horses.As humans, words are our primary form of communication. We speak to our horses all the time, yet we...
2025-10-2243 minSovereign HorseThe Wisdom in Bearing WitnessThere are times when life puts you in a situation that you may not have imagined yourself being in… and yet you know that it’s incredibly important that you experience it. That it’s unfolding for a specific reason, even when you don’t yet know what that reason is.On this episode, I have brought my dear friend, Dilara Pataudi, back on the podcast to have a conversation about a situation we both found ourselves in after consciously choosing the exact opposite for ourselves and our horses.We share...
2025-10-081h 56Sovereign HorseIs Horse First the Final Frontier?“Horse first” has become a common phrase in the equine welfare movement. It’s a perspective that means the horse is not only being considered, but that his or her needs are being put ahead of the human’s needs, wants or desires.Many wear it as a badge of honour—I certainly did.But is ‘horse first’ the final frontier? Or is there more beyond the notion of needing to put the horse ahead of the human as the pathway to avoid causing harm?
2025-10-0147 minSovereign HorseThe Depth and Range of Co-Creation with HorsesThere are times when words just aren’t enough to convey the potency of an episode. This is one of those times.Yes, this conversation is about co-creation and building authentic relationships with horses. But in truth, it is about so much more.This may just be the most powerful episode I have ever recorded. And it is my absolute honour to share it with you.I cannot thank Breanne Kerr and her mare, April, enough for sharing their story with such honesty and tr...
2025-09-241h 20Sovereign HorseJoyful Horsemanship Through A Trauma-Informed LensWhat does it mean to work with horses in a trauma-informed way?I am overjoyed to have had Poppy Peach on the podcast to dive deep into the multi-faceted and nuanced topic of trauma-informed horsemanship. When I first learned about the trauma-informed methodology for horses, I assumed it was another one-size-fits-all methodology. But that couldn’t be further from the truth. Poppy explains how she applies this work on both a species-specific and individual level that is tailored to each horse and each scenario.Pop...
2025-09-171h 22Sovereign HorseSupporting Your Horse to ThriveIt was such a pleasure to have my dear friend and colleague, Caren Dougall of North of 9 Equine and Canine Bodywork, back on the podcast to talk about some super practical ways she empowers her clients to support their horses well-being.Caren is an equine and canine bodyworker and educator who has worked with thousands of horses in her practice. She has an incredible wealth of knowledge and wisdom and is a true champion of owner education and equine advocacy.In this episode we talk about some simple yet...
2025-09-101h 19Sovereign HorseExploring Constellation Work with HorsesI have been wanting to record an episode about constellation work with horses for years, so I’m thrilled to have had the opportunity to speak with Harriet Goddard on the podcast.The concept of family constellations has fascinated me for some time, but what I didn’t know was how little an understanding I had of the many facets of this work.Harriet uses the constellation modality for a variety of purposes, not only for family work but also for brands and businesses. I love how she shares the...
2025-09-031h 17Sovereign HorseNavigating A Dark Night of the SoulMany people speak about the beautiful spiritual awakening that horses are brilliant at inviting us into, but what about the period of darkness that often catalyzes the awakening? In this first episode back, I recorded a solocast all about the dark night of the soul so many horse people experience that leads to their awakening and ultimately the evolution of how they are in partnership with horses at a fundamental level.Having worked with hundreds of horse owners and equine professionals, this is a pattern I have seen time a...
2025-08-2747 min
Being Herd PodcastDoes the skin fit? With Angela Saieva and Nica QuinnIn this episode of The Being Herd Podcast Angela and Nica return to discuss the potent layers of change in relation to business and becoming. Their new venture of supporting heart lead entrepreneurs come into alignment with who they are so that they can be more effective in their work is very inspiring to me. In this episode we touch on different aspects of life as they pertain to developing from the inside out:A few themes discussed in this episode:- Who are we, now?- Who are we becoming? - Business as...
2025-07-291h 32Sovereign HorseKnow Your WhyEveryone has a reason why they do the things they do, and it’s important for us to know our ‘why’ when it comes to being in relationship and working with horses.Whether you’re a horse owner, horse ally or equine professional, it’s important to be aware of the underlying reasons behind why horses are a part of your life. It’s so easy to get lost in the sea of ideas, methodologies and opinions that are swirling around in the horse world. Knowing your ‘why’, as well as your core...
2025-05-2142 minSovereign HorseHorses as Religion with Dilara PataudiReligion is something people often turn to when they are seeking connection to something greater than themselves. Greater than their individual problems or life circumstances they are in.
They look to religion for answers to deep philosophical and moral questions. They go to religion when they are seeking guidance and comfort.
\For so many people, horses fill this role. I know they certainly have at times in my life.
Because horses initiate us into a deeper connection with ourselves. They remind us of the wisdom that lives within us and the interconnectedness of all things. They are deeply in tune...
2025-03-061h 11Sovereign HorseThe Art of Sacred PartnershipIn the launch of our new offering, The Art of Sacred Partnership, I have been sharing pieces of mine and Dido’s 15-year journey together.
We have certainly had our fair share of challenges and it has been so interesting to see how many people have resonated with pieces of our story.
It can be such a healing experience to see yourself in someone else’s story. It helps us feel like we’re not alone. And when we can see an example of someone who has gotten to the other side of what we are struggling with, it gives us hop...
2025-02-261h 14Sovereign HorseA New Paradigm in the Racing IndustryWould you believe that there are thoroughbreds in the racing industry who are so well-loved, well-cared for and well-prepared that by the time they arrive at the track to race they look like balanced and developed adult Warmbloods?I certainly didn’t. But my dear friend and colleague Caren Dougall of North of 9 Equine and Canine Bodywork has been working intimately inside the racing industry helping to develop leading-edge training programs filled with sound, happy and healthy racehorses who not only have successful careers but retire sound off the track in body and mind.If your mind is as completely bl...
2024-12-191h 10Sovereign HorseEvolution in Unexpected PlacesIn this episode I share the story of a time when I didn’t advocate for my Kisses mare when I absolutely should have. I didn’t stand up for her or myself and I had no idea at that time how far and wide the implications of that painful experience would ripple out. A seed was planted in that experience that ended up changing the course of our lives—not just for myself and Kisses, but my entire herd. And while even then I believed that everything happens for a reason, I could have never...
2024-12-1643 minSovereign HorseHealing Horse Wounds Through WritingI recently took a writing class that changed my life.I joined the class to brush up on my creative writing skills and learn some new techniques for a project I am working on in 2025.But what I didn’t expect was the deep emotional healing I experienced through the process. The practice of writing and working on the class assignments brought up wounds that I had no idea were ready to heal—not to mention the wounds I didn’t even realize I had.When the class was over, I felt like a completely different person. And I awoke one mo...
2024-12-1234 minSovereign HorseThe Investment of HorsesThere is no denying horses are big investments. The physical, financial, emotional, energetic and time investments of having with horses are vast.If you are listening to Sovereign Horse podcast, there is no doubt in my mind that you are invested in horses. Not just invested, but likely deeply invested.The people who hang in our world feel a connection with horses that goes far beyond caregiving, or riding, or working with them as clients or colleagues.Horses are a significant part of their lives.They’re on their minds and in their thoughts every day.They’re woven into thei...
2024-12-0934 minBeing Herd PodcastIndividuation with Nica Quinn & Angela SaeivaIn this episode Angela Saieva and Nica Quinn join us again! This is one of my favourite episodes so far. Nica and Angela bring their innate philosophical natures forward in this beautiful discussion between friends. We cover how they both feel about riding today, why they both believe they are here on Earth, being a straight up compassionate human, and what sovereignty means moving forward into the new paradigm with horses.…and of course Unicorns enter the conversation as well… ❤️I highly recommend listening all the way through to benefit from the wisdom these tw...
2024-09-031h 28Being Herd PodcastOur sacred role in the rebellion with Angela SaeivaThis week we have a returning guest: Angela Saieva - Bodyworker, facilitator, founder of Equine Elevation and her new creation The Sacred Rebellion, and host of the Sovereign Horse podcast Angela is a powerhouse within the field of Equine and Human healing. Angela shares with us what her role as a sacred rebel has meant to her on her path, she speaks to her passion on guiding others into their most authentic selves through reading their Cosmic Codes, and opens up around the topic of ancestral influences in her life. This was a special conversation between the...
2024-06-051h 34Sovereign HorseThe Sacred RebellionMy friends, I am beyond thrilled to share this news with you! I am left terrible at keeping secrets so the fact that I have managed to keep my mouth shut on this is a freaking miracle!
I have been working diligently and with deep intention behind the scenes to birth a new business into the world. I am so proud to introduce you to The Sacred Rebellion!
She has been a long time coming. We have been on quite a journey together and so to see her finally made manifest is kind of incredible to me.
In this episode...
2024-05-2349 minSovereign HorseThe Foundational Elements of Horse OwnershipA few months ago I had someone ask me to do an episode for new horse owners. She asked me to cover what I would consider to be the basics when it comes to horse ownership. As I have sat in contemplation of this, what I realized is that instead of calling these things basics, I’d consider them more the fundamentals or foundational elements of horse ownership. And so this extends well beyond being a ‘new’ horse owner, because these foundational elements took me many years of horse ownership to come to realize.So while this episode is meant to be...
2024-05-1651 minSovereign HorseSupporting the Sovereignty of MustangsIt was amazing to host Brittany Ference, Executive Director of Great Escape Mustang Collaborative, for a very honest conversation about their work with these incredible wild horses.
Brittany shares some of the realities of the journey many mustangs experience from living in the wild to being round up, domesticated, and all too often, what happens if these horses don’t settle well into domestic life.
I am genuinely so honoured to be connected with Brittany and an organization that is committed to supporting the sovereignty of mustangs and their well-being as they adjust and integrate into domestication.
I hope that you...
2024-05-091h 36Sovereign HorseAllowing Our Horses the Freedom to BeI had such a wonderful experience chatting with Chloe Elgar for our most recent episode. Chloe is a vibe and her perspective on horse guardianship is one I’m honoured to share with you all through our podcast.
I loved our conversation around allowing horses the freedom and space for self-expression. Chloe shares about offering her horses avenues to explore and fulfill their needs, and the importance of following the evolution of their self-development so they can continue to express their true selves as they change and grow.
I especially enjoyed hearing about how Chloe approaches setting people up to wor...
2024-05-021h 08Sovereign HorseAn Exploration of Equine ElementalsI am so excited to share with you about our new membership space, Equine Elementals!
This education membership is the culmination of everything I’ve ever learned working with, caring for, riding and owning horses.
In this episode, I share what Equine Elementals is, how it came to be and the ways I hope it will be of immense value to those of you who join us inside.
Sign up for your free 14-day trial here.Learn more about Equine Elementals here.
Connect with Angela:www.equineelevation.comInstagram: @equineelevation
2024-04-1137 minSovereign HorseExploring the Herd Hierarchy ModelThis episode was a meeting of the ‘horse moms’!
I was excited to be joined by Breanne Kerr of Wildwynd Equine and Brittany Ashworth of Sacred Echos to chat about the concept of herd hierarchy as it applies to our blended herd of seven.
I was curious to sit down with the ladies and ask where they would each place the seven horses based on the herd hierarchy model. You’ll have to tune in to find out if we all came up with the same answer!
We also explore what is the herd hierarchy model, why was it created and wha...
2024-04-041h 18Sovereign HorseExploring Relational Dynamics with HorsesWe were talking big mare medicine in this episode aptly recorded on International Women’s Day!Join me and equine-partnered life coach, animal communicator and healer, Kate Neligan, as we talk about exploring relational dynamics, especially through the lessons we’ve learned with some of the mares who have had profound impacts in our lives.We navigate the difference between transactional vs relational interactions with horses, and how to enjoy the process and relationship development when we are doing anything together with them.We also chat about what it’s like to work with not just horses but also donkeys and go...
2024-03-281h 24Sovereign HorseLearning to Embrace My MistakesIn this week’s solo episode, I explore some of the teachings my horses have offered me around the importance of making mistakes with them. Yep, you read that correctly. My horses have told me time and time again that there is deep importance in making mistakes for many reasons. Of course we all know that mistakes are opportunities to learn and grow, but my horses have shared that they are also fertile grounds for building deeply authentic relationships, and cultivating trust with each other and ourselves.And while that is a beautiful offering, before I could get to that place...
2024-03-2131 minSovereign HorseWhat if There’s Nothing ‘Wrong’ with the Equine Industry?We are back with a big one.When this episode dropped in as wanting to be explored, I knew I needed to call for backup. So I immediately connected with Dilara to ask if she would be willing to jump into this massive conversation with me, knowing she would be capable of holding the clear lens of detachment and neutrality necessary to genuinely explore this question.So in she came and off we went on the most neutral exploration of the spectrum of ‘rightness’ and ‘wrongness’ we could muster. And after a lengthy exploration, Dilara flat out asks me if I feel th...
2024-03-141h 27Sovereign HorseRelationship Dynamics and Staying Current with the Medicine of Our HorsesI was invited into the herd to record this week’s episode all about the ever-evolving and dynamic nature of identity and relationships.It is often a common human experience to become attached with certain perceptions of our horses. I have definitely been guilty of applying characteristics, identities and roles onto my horses and holding onto them as truth, even after they have evolved out of those archetypes.This became much more obvious to me as I stepped into my Horse Medicine Leadership training and the ask to stay current with the medicine of my horses was really brought into my...
2024-01-2526 minSovereign HorseCo-Creating As A Collaborative CommunityThis week we are welcoming Brittany Ashworth of Sacred Echos once again and the topic for this episode came through from her very special gelding, Treu.This connection came up when I realized how differently the process of holding horse medicine sessions has been since the horses moved home. My horses now live in a blended and bonded herd of seven, who collectively have three human guardians. And while they may have different guardians, these horses have very clearly been co-creating as a herd for some time.In this episode, Brittany and I discuss our personal experiences of being asked t...
2024-01-111h 24Sovereign HorseGuiding Energies for 2024A short and sweet (for me 😂) episode sharing what the horses have shown me are the guiding energies as we walk into 2024.I’m not going to spoil the surprise by sharing them here––you’ll have to listen to find out what they are! Wishing everyone a happy year to come! And if the horses are right (and we all know they always are) this is going to be a beauty of a year!Connect with Angela:Instagram: @equineelevationwww.equineelevation.com
2024-01-0427 minSovereign HorseHow My Horses Support Me to Follow Soul GuidanceMy first solocast of Season 4! Although I’m never really alone when I record these episodes; the horses are always present.
In this episode, I was guided to speak about how my horses have helped me to surrender to and follow my soul guidance. My horses have truly been my greatest teachers when it comes to learning the difference between the voice of my ego and my Higher Self.
They also taught me the difference between manifesting and conscious co-creation––something that has been probably the most impactful lesson of my entire life.
I share about how my horses’ timelines are interco...
2023-12-2149 minSovereign HorseFrom Conventional Horsemanship to Co-Creative PartnershipIt was such a pleasure to record this expansive conversation with the lovely Dilara Pataudi!
Dilara is a multi-talented and gifted horsewoman, bodyworker, author and host of her own podcast called Being Herd (among many other things).
She and I dove deep into our journeys from a more conventional way of being with horses to the co-creative partnerships we now each have with our respective herds. It was so fascinating to hear the similar ways in which our horses have walked us along our paths and the teachings we have both been given in the process.
We share about our exp...
2023-12-141h 40Sovereign HorseSupporting Horses Through Conscious Dying (Part Two)Brittany begins part two of our conversation on supporting Kisses through her transition journey by speaking to the physical manifestations of the conscious dying process.
We discuss how to support our horses as they navigate the physical, emotional and spiritual ups and downs of the process. As well as the importance of having grace and compassion for our horses and ourselves as we witness and move through the process.
We also share Kisses’ teachings around trusting yourself, your horse and your intuitive knowings throughout the journey. And the importance of being flexible and pivoting when things shift and are no longer...
2023-11-301h 15Being Herd PodcastHorse medicine and safety with Angela SaeivaIn this episode Angela Saieva from Equine Elevation and I discuss her journey from being a conventional Horsewoman and rider to an Equi-Bow Practitioner and a Horse Medicine Mentor. Angela shares a beautiful story about a Horse Soul teacher who helped open her eyes and heart to the nature of projection, she also imparts some deep wisdom pertaining to the threads between safety for human and horse at a deep emotional level.Thank you for listening!Connect with Angela and her Herd:www.equinelevation.com@equinelevation
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Sovereign HorseSupporting Horses Through Conscious Dying (Part One)I am so happy to share Sovereign Horse is finally back after an unexpected six-month hiatus.
Season Four begins with a very special two-part tribute to our beloved Kisses mare.
We held ceremony for her transition on July 25th, following eight months of teaching around supporting her through the process of conscious dying.
This teaching was Kisses’ final gift not only to me and her herd mates, but to the many people––friends, colleagues and professionals––who were deeply affected by witnessing and supporting us throughout her process.
I am joined by our dear friend and colleague, Brittany Ashworth of Sacred Echos, wh...
2023-11-231h 03Sovereign HorseAn Exploration of Business Energetics with Hillary SchneiderMy friends, this episode has been two years in the making! And so I am absolutely thrilled to finally share this beautiful and insightful conversation with my dear friend, colleague and brilliant woman, Hillary Schneider.
I have spoken about Hillary on the podcast many times before as she has been an incredibly important mentor on my journey through horse medicine. But what you may not know is that Hillary is also an extremely gifted business coach who has supported me and many other women through the ups and downs of entrepreneurship.
Hillary and I came together to speak about building...
2023-06-071h 00Sovereign HorseAn Exploration of Everything with Janie RobertsI’m really excited to share this recent conversation I had with the beautiful soul who is Janie Roberts of Wild Horse Circle.
While Janie and I had an initial topic for this episode, we ultimately decided to abandon it and just go with the flow of whatever life presented us. And I’m so glad we did!
Janie shares about her work and journey on the path of the horse, as well as the many other studies and guides she brings into not just Wild Horse Circle but her embodied life.
But we discuss so much more!
This conversation was...
2023-05-311h 27
Women Who Run with HorsesOur Business has Wisdom with Angela SaievaOn our latest podcast we are joined by a fellow horse woman and creator Angela Saieva to speak about looking at our business as if it has it's own intelligence. For those that have a business and are feeling like you are struggling with it, or feeling resentful of it, we dive into how we can shift how we hold and relate to our business that is also the holder of our purpose. Angela and I also share about us coming together to create a new container to empower other women in holding their business...
2023-05-2150 minSovereign HorseHorse Wisdom in the Art of CommunicationAh, communication. So necessary and yet so easily muddied when put into practice, especially between humans.No one has taught me more about the art of clear communication than horses. The lessons have been many and have supported me in better communication not just with horse, but in all my relationships.In this episode I share the core teachings I have learned about communication from horses in general, as well as the individual lessons each of my horses has taught me and continues to teach me every day.I hope you enjoy this exploration and find some of these insights...
2023-05-1759 minSovereign HorseSovereignty in Saddle Fitting with Holly BarnettGet ready for a fantastic episode with my guest, equine bodyworker, saddle fitter and educator, Holly Barnett!
Holly became a professional in the equine industry straight out of high school. She began her professional journey as an equine bodyworker practicing massage therapy and quickly noticed the patterns of dysfunction caused by improper saddle fit.
In classic Holly form, she decided she needed to understand what she was seeing and dove straight into the deep end to become a certified saddle fitter.
Holly shares how she learned to blend all of her bodywork and saddle fitting knowledge to create an incredibly p...
2023-05-101h 25Sovereign HorseAn Exploration of Horses as FamilyIn this episode I share some personal explorations and lessons I have learned from my experiences of having deep familial connections with horses.
Of course so many of us who have cultivated deep bonds with horses consider them to be family, myself included.
But there was a point in time when these connections became unhealthy for myself and my herd, and my horses asked me to look at the reasons why so I could do my personal work and shift the dysfunctional dynamics.
Join me as I share my personal history with horses as family and the wisdom my herd...
2023-05-0331 minSovereign HorseHealing Horses Holistically with Meredith BarrettI’m excited to share this really cool conversation about holistic healing with Meredith Barrett of Remuda Bodyworks. I was so curious to chat with Meredith about her experiences of living remotely with horses in what feels to me like the quintessential country life on a working cattle ranch. Meredith shares her journey of how homeopathy empowered her to support the health of her horses, her family and her clients in a natural and holistic way.Meredith is passionate about helping horses heal through a holistic approach that is centred around solving the root cause to see positive and lasting cha...
2023-04-191h 20Sovereign HorseShould We Burn the Horse Industry Down?If you’ve been hanging around in my world for a while you’ve no doubt heard me talk about burning the equine industry down in order to build better lives for horses.And while my inner rebel yelled, “Burn it down and set the horses free!” My inner wise woman encouraged me to look at all the perspectives before lighting any matches.I have spent a lot of time in contemplation of this on my own, as well as in conversation with colleagues, peers and industry professionals who have dedicated their work to equine welfare and advocacy.But in all my r...
2023-04-0521 minSovereign HorseExploring Permission-Based Bodywork with Caren DougallFriends, I am so happy to bring this episode to you! This has been a year in the making and the stars finally aligned for us to record this beautiful conversation around permission-based bodywork.
Caren Dougall is a fellow Certified Equi-Bow Practitioner and Instructor, cherished colleague and dear friend who holds a special place in my heart for so many reasons.
It was so wonderful to have this conversation with such an experienced, knowledgable and compassionate horsewoman and professional.
Caren and I explored the question what does equine body sovereignty look like through the lens of a bodywork practitioner?
How do w...
2023-03-291h 20Sovereign HorseDeriving Self-Worth Through HorsesLet's start with some real talk. This episode was uncomfortable for me to record because the topic is a bit of a doozy. But my horses have been asking me to speak on this for a while and so I couldn't put it off any longer.
It is very common for humans to derive their sense of self-worth and identity from their horses, but the truth is that our self-worth can't be found from any external source. And when this pattern is left running unconsciously in our lives it can create serious and negative impacts on our horses.
Join me fo...
2023-03-2228 minSovereign HorseExploring Soul Contracts with Brittany AshworthWelcome to the first episode of our special Equine Body Sovereignty Miniseries.
Body sovereignty is a topic we feel is extremely important to discuss in its many facets and so this season we are bringing in guests from different corners of the horse world to offer their perspectives on the subject.
Our first episode in the series is with our dear friend and animal communicator, Brittany Ashworth of Sacred Echos.
In this episode, Brittany shares her experiences with how horses express their needs regarding body sovereignty in communication sessions.
She also shares insights on soul contracts––what they are, how they wo...
2023-03-151h 14Sovereign HorsePodcast Takeover with Lucie Bohan (Part Two)In part two of our podcast takeover episode our guest host, Lucie Bohan, invites me into an exploration of a topic she is currently fascinated with––horse-human bonds.
She asks me to share an experience of what it looks like to build a relationship with a horse that has deepened over time and how that relationship unfolded over the years.
We also talk about the importance of being open enough to sit in and move through the uncomfortable experiences that come forward with our horses and how they are invitations for us to cultivate deeper trust in our relationships.
We speak ab...
2023-03-0850 minSovereign HorsePodcast Takeover with Lucie Bohan (Part One)We are back with our third season of Sovereign Horse!
We decided to kick this season off by flipping the script and instead of having a guest on to be interviewed, we brought on a guest host to interview me.
Our wonderful client, Lucie Bohan, has been asking the most fantastic questions since we met last year. And so it felt like a really fun idea to let her go wild on this episode and ask all the questions her heart desired! (Well maybe not, ALL of them…)
Lucie is new to the space of horses but is incredibly dedicated to...
2023-03-011h 11
Horse Medicine LeadershipBuilding Intuitive Relationships with Our HorsesHow do we build intuitive relationships with our horses, both on a personal level and in our partnerships within the space of horse medicine? How do we honour each horse as an individual and learn how to connect within ourselves in order to more deeply understand their needs? And how do we honour and advocate for our horses when we work with others who may not yet be exploring the intuitive path? Join HMLA faculty members, Angela Saieva and Toni Wiebe, along with our special guests from within the HML community, Brittany Ashworth...
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Horse Medicine LeadershipExploring the Language of Emotions with Our HorsesIt's an HMLA Podcast takeover! Join HMLA faculty members Angela Saieva and Toni Wiebe for a conversation around the importance of honouring our emotions and the messages the language of emotions brings with it. Toni and Angela share stories around the wisdom our horses gift us through the language of emotions and the impact those emotions have on ourselves, our herd and our human relationships. They also explore how horses support us in our reflection of the messages of our emotions and teach us to be comfortable with the expression of our emotions...
2023-01-3152 minSovereign HorseGuiding Energies for 2023I went out to the herd this morning to do a video of guiding energies for 2023 and Dido suggested I record a podcast episode instead! So here I am sharing the messages, reflections and guiding energies from the Equine Elevation herd for 2023.
I hope these messages are supportive for your year ahead and beyond. We wish you a wonderful 2023 filled with joy, love, abundance and your dreams and visions made manifest.
And we thank you so much for being here in the space with us.
Epona Rise Herd Wisdom Deck
Connect with Angela:www.equineelevation.comInstagram: @equineelevation
2023-01-0122 minSovereign HorseLearning Self-Love Through My Relationships with HorsesA short and sweet episode on how horses helped me to cultivate and anchor into self-love when I felt love being lost all around me.
Plus why my horses are one of my superpowers. 🦄
Connect with Angela:www.equineelevation.comInstagram: @equineelevation
2022-12-2723 minSovereign HorseHorses as Catalysts for Healing with Holly SandersI absolutely love having conversations about anything horse-related with my friend and colleague, Holly Sanders.
She holds such a beautiful presence in the horse world as an advocate and guardian of these very special beings. And I often find her insights and perspectives around horses catalyzing and thought-provoking.
It was so wonderful to have this conversation with Holly where we got to share stories about the horses who helped us learn and grow in various ways throughout our lives. We talk about our journeys of realizing that horses were actually offering us opportunities to heal ourselves and ripple effect of tha...
2022-12-201h 00Sovereign HorseReconciling Two Worlds: My Initiation into Horse MedicineWhen I was initiated into the world of Horse Medicine, my life with horses was primarily focused around riding.
I had a string of horses I rode and was preparing for the upcoming competition season. I was just getting a taste of my dream of being a professional trainer and rider.
Any time I wasn’t at the barn with the horses in training was spent with my equine bodywork clients helping support their soundness and performance goals.
So when I experienced Horse Medicine for the first time, it changed everything I thought I knew about horses. And it made me real...
2022-12-1338 minSovereign HorseAn Exploration of Forgiveness with Beth PorterForgiveness is such an important topic when we are exploring sovereignty for ourselves and our horses.
So many of us who partner, work and love horses have been burned by someone they trusted along their journey. This is the primary reason why so many people say “horse people are crazy” and label the entire industry as a dark place.
I’m no stranger to this myself. I’ve placed my trust in those who I felt had mine and my horses’ highest and best interests at heart, only to realize they had ulterior motives.
And while I held onto the pain of those...
2022-12-061h 30Sovereign HorseHealing the Teacher/Mentor WoundJoin me as I share my story of uncovering and healing my wounds around toxic relationships with past teachers and mentors.
This is a topic so many horsewomen and men from all disciplines and paths can relate to because so many of us have sought out teachers to support us in being the best riders and caregivers we can be for our beloved horses.
It is a space where so many of us have abandoned ourselves and given away our inner authority in the name of love for our horses. But the truth is, no one can know our horses as...
2022-11-2940 minSovereign HorseEnergy Mastery and Becoming the Antidote with Pilar Lesko (Part Two)This week we are back with part two of this intriguing and insightful conversation with the incomparable Pilar Lesko!
In this episode, we dive deeper into the discussion on how to become the antidote to what we no longer want to see in the world.
Pilar lays out some of the ways we can get hooked into other people’s ideas and perceptions, which can sometimes create confusion as to what is ours and what is not, and how that makes it difficult for us to be clear conduits in our lives and in our work with horses.
We also chat a...
2022-11-221h 05Sovereign HorseEnergy Mastery and Becoming the Antidote with Pilar Lesko (Part One)There are times––as seldom as they may be––where I find myself at a loss for words. This is one of those times.
How can I sum up such an epic conversation with a brilliant woman in a few short paragraphs?
What I really want to say is, “Just trust me… you’ll want to listen to this episode.”
But I’ll give you a little more to go by…
Pilar and I discuss how working with horses relates to working with Mother Earth and Creation itself and the disconnect for equine practitioners between the work they do that is often so esoteric and...
2022-11-1551 minSovereign HorseHeeding the Call of AdvocacyI believe being an advocate is embedded within the role of horsewoman.
I also believe there is no separation between advocacy for our horses and advocacy for ourselves. We become bonded in the relationship of horse and human––no matter where we are on our journey––and our lives become reflections of one another.
Join me as I explore the space of advocacy and how that journey connects those of us who have walked through its fire as equine guardians.
In this episode I share stories about my journey of claiming the role of advocate that is encoded in my design, both i...
2022-11-0839 minSovereign HorseAn Exploration of Conscious vs Unconscious HarmI have been in an exploration of the concepts I discuss in this episodes for many, many years. In truth, this exploration began as a child observing the way horses were treated in the two spaces I had access to them––at the ranch where I took riding lessons and at the track where my father’s thoroughbreds raced.
As I began studying and practicing equine bodywork, the discernment between harm being caused to horses consciously or unconsciously became all the more impactful.
In this episode I share some of the pieces I have discovered and distilled during my exploration of consci...
2022-11-0140 min
Sovereign HorseSurrendering to the Flow of LifeWhen I released the last episode of Sovereign Horse, I had no intention of taking such a long break from the podcast.
As the weeks went on, I found myself in a space of silence I’d never experienced before. While there was so much bubbling within me that I wanted to share, I literally could not find the words to speak. I couldn’t even find the words to write.
I will admit, it scared me.
Sharing my voice is such an integral aspect of who I am and how I live out my purpose.
As the weeks turned into mont...
2022-10-2555 minSovereign HorseThe Power of The PauseThere is a space that I have recognized is present within the journey of many who find themselves moving through a spiritual and/or ethical awakening in their lives with horses.
This is a space in between realizing you no longer want to operate the way you have been with horses and finding a better path to be in partnership with them. For many, the feeling within this space is one of paralysis. They know they can't continue the way they have been but have no idea how to move forward without continuing to cause harm to the horses they lo...
2022-05-2946 minSovereign HorseLiving Karmic Lessons Alongside HorsesA recent astrology reading had me really contemplating my life's karmic lessons and how they have manifested in my life with horses.
I had no idea that my astrology chart had written within it the wounding and karmic lessons of both my father and mother's ancestry. This revelation blew my mind. The accuracy and potency of those lessons could not be more present within my life, both with my family and with my horses.
Lessons of control, building walls versus setting boundaries, victimhood and feeling unheard. Join me as I explore these karmic lessons and how they have presented themselves in...
2022-05-2250 minSovereign HorseCo-Creating Embodied Leadership with Susan JacksonJoin me for a lovely conversation with Susan Jackson who is an absolutely beautiful horse woman with the brightest and most loving soul.
Susan and I share the story of a powerful co-experience we had together while receiving horse medicine from the herd at Epona Rise. We were immersed in both the individual and collective experience of what was being held between us and the horses we both felt called to in the space.
Neither of us had experienced horse medicine in this way before and it was really cool to unpack this exchange and uncover even more layers to...
2022-05-151h 06Sovereign HorseSupporting Horses Through Animal Communication + The Akashic RecordsIf you’ve ever been curious about what the heck animal communication is all about or you’ve heard about the Akashic Records but have no idea what they are or how they can support you and your animals, this episode is for you!
Animal Intuitive, Elsa Janney, is back on the podcast to talk all about the differences between animal communication and the Akashic Records and why and when you might use them. I share the story of how I was first introduced to animal communication and how it has been a total game-changer in my life with my anima...
2022-05-081h 23Sovereign HorseUnlocking the Wisdom of Horses Within YouJoin me as I speak with author and publisher, Lina Petersdotter, and author and illustrator, Nica Ware, about their upcoming international co-author book project, Unlocking the Wisdom of Horses Within You. (Spoiler alert: I'm one of the co-authors!)
It was an absolute pleasure to record this beautiful conversation for you all. Lina, Nica and I speak about how horses have helped us find the courage and vulnerability to follow where we are being called in our lives and the importance of each person’s role and gift in the world.
Hear stories on learning the importance of reconnecting with ourselves and u...
2022-05-0158 minSovereign HorseLearning the Language of Your Intuition + Into the Unknown Retreat with Elsa and NicaIn this episode I speak with Elsa Janney of Wolf Winds and Nica Ware of Nica Draws Nature about our upcoming women's retreat, Into the Unknown.
The ladies and I chat about how we met, how the retreat came to be and the ways we trusted our intuition as we were guided to create this space alongside the land in the foothills of Montana as well as Elsa's herd, Ariel, Edith and Dakota.
If you've been curious about joining the retreat and want to learn more this episode is a must listen!
Into the Unknown Retreat Info
Elsa Janneyhttps://www.wo...
2022-04-241h 13Sovereign HorseAdaptability, Right vs Wrong and Following Your PurposeIn this episode I share the lessons and messages I received during my recent trip to Epona Rise Retreat Centre and Chilliwack, BC .
Adaptability was a huge theme for me around this trip and it was a potent space of learning that seemed to never let up until I stepped foot back in Ontario.
I also received many teachings and pieces of wisdom from Hillary Schneider's herd at Epona Rise, especially around following our purpose, getting hung up on right vs wrong, being open to possibilities and learning how to really own and hold our energy.
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2022-04-1757 minSovereign HorseHorses As Part of Our Spiritual Journey with Delaya DianaJoin me as I speak with Delaya Diana of True North Equestrians about her experiences and work connecting horses and their humans through their spiritual journey together.
I was excited to speak with Delaya about her Soul Purpose Readings after having them done for each member of my herd. We chat about common themes and messages from horses within these readings and the different ways in which horses communicate their messages through Delaya as the scribe.
I also share an excerpt from a Soul Purpose Reading with my Indy horse and we unpack his message and discuss ways to work wi...
2022-04-101h 05Sovereign HorseMeet the Herd with DidoThis episode is all about my very first horse, Dido. This is also the first of the Meet the Herd series where I will dedicate an episode to each of the members of my herd who inspired this podcast to be created.
Hear the story of how Dido and I came to be in one another’s lives and the very emotional (and illogical decision) I made when I chose to buy her. I also share stories of our struggle to find joy within our relationship, the message Dido offers me time and time again, and the beautiful experience of lea...
2022-04-0353 minSovereign HorseThe Ripple Effect of Our Sovereignty with Elsa JanneyIt was such an honour to record this episode with animal intuitive and wild woman, Elsa Janney. Journey with us into a deep dive exploration of how stepping into our sovereignty extends to our horses and all the beings in our lives. Learn about animals as soul family, the importance of healing our horse-human ancestry, and practical ways we can offer our horses more sovereignty right here and now. Plus so, so much more!Elsa Janney | Wolf Windswww.wolfwinds.comInstagram: @wolf_winds
Angela Saieva | Equine Elevationwww.equineelevation.comInstagram: @equineelevation
2022-03-251h 20Sovereign HorseWelcome to Sovereign Horse PodcastSovereign Horse is a space to explore what it means to support sovereignty in our horses and in ourselves.
In this episode, meet your host Angela Saieva of Equine Elevation, and hear stories that she was guided to share that set the tone and intention of what Sovereign Horse means to her.
Get ready for a raw, real and emotional inaugural episode.
Connect with Angela:
Instagram: @equineelevation
www.equineelevation.com
Equi-Bow Bodywork Modality
Instagram: @equi_bow
www.equibowcanada.com
Horse Medicine Leadership
Instagram: @horsemedicineleadership
www.horsemedicineleadership.com
2022-03-2144 min
Horse Medicine LeadershipThe Importance of Consent in Building Partnerships with Our HorsesOn this episode of the podcast, HMLA faculty member, Angela Saieva, and HMLA student, Holly Sanders, as they dive into the Spectrum of Consent as it relates to building partnerships with horses. Holly brings her many years of experience working with horses and in horse rescues to the conversation, as well as how she practices consent with her own herd. How do we know which space of consent our horses are in when we interact with them? How can we help a horse move from a place of enduring or tolerance to where they are willing or e...
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Horse Medicine LeadershipGiving our Horses Space to Heal.On this episode I am joined by Angela Saieva of Equine Elevation to have a conversation on how to support our horses through their trauma and wounding. In the space of equine therapy there may be an assumption that if we get "rescue" horses that they can just step into the work. The reality is most horses have some kind of baggage and we can't assume that they can or are in a place where they can just start their new role. How do we honor our horses in their healing journey? How do we...
2022-02-2557 min
Horse Medicine LeadershipLooking Beyond Trauma in our Horses.How do we see beyond the trauma and old stories of our horse partners? On today's podcast episode we are joined by Angela Saieva of Equine Elevation with her sharing a transformative experience she had with a horse named Rudy. Rudy's lesson and teaching was one of looking beyond trauma that we see in our horse partners and how to honor them on the journey's they take. A really powerful conversation to shift how we witness trauma and wounding in horses to instead empower their journey and healing.
2022-02-1858 min
Horse Medicine LeadershipMeet the Herd at Horse Medicine LeadershipOn this episode we are sharing and introducing some members of our human herd of the horse medicine leadership collective. A meeting and hearing of the journey's of Angela Saieva, and Toni Wiebe in how they joined horse medicine leadership and what they hope to bring to the collective. You can learn more about our collective and teachings at: www.horsemedicineleadership.com
2022-02-0741 min
Start Me UpCombattere il divario di genere lavorando su professionalità e leadershipPer le donne che vogliono lavorare in Italia la strada non è ancora facile. Nonostante i passi in avanti fatti in questi anni sono ancora tanti i pregiudizi che alimentano pesantemente il divario di genere in ambito professionale.Per questo nuovo podcast sono andato a cercarmi due progetti che affrontano il problema da due prospettive diverse. LeRosa lavora sulla professionalità e le competenze, Prime Minister invece lavora sulla responsabilità e il senso di leadership. Se il primo progetto si rivolge a quelle donne che vogliono lavorare con il digitale, il secondo permette alle adolescenti di diventare agenti di cambiamento.
2021-01-2517 min