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Live Free Ride Free with Rupert IsaacsonThe Living Master of Equestrian Art: Love, Joy & Dressing a Horse Like Chopin | Luis & Sofia Valença | LFRF 65✨ “The principal thing is love, passion, love, passion and passion and love.” – Luis Valença✨ “The first thing is to communicate with the horse, and for the horse to accept you.” – Luis Valença ✨ “It’s not gymnastics.” / “Our work is like music. It’s the same as listening to Chopin or Beethoven.” – Luis Valença✨ “I have the same enthusiasm because I love life, I love the horses, I love the family.” – Luis Valença ✨ “Never take the personality from the horse.” – Luis ValençaRupert Isaacson welcomes Mestre Luis Valença o...
2026-10-221h 42
Equine Assisted World with Rupert Isaacson"Dangerous" Racehorse to Healing Partner: Liberty, Scent Work & the Sacred | Dr. Amanda Minervini of EGLHE, Colorado Springs | EAW 63Rupert Isaacson speaks with Dr. Amanda Minervini, founder of EGLHE (Equine Guided Learning And Healing Experience), a nonprofit equine program in Colorado Springs, and professor at Colorado College. EGLHE began taking shape during the pandemic, in response to a worsening mental health crisis. It was built around the preferences of one horse: Jimmy, an off-the-track Thoroughbred who raced as a stallion, was not gelded until after age nine, and was labeled dangerous. Originally intended for Amanda's college students, the program is now open to everyone. It brings together consent-based horsemanship, classical in-hand work, liberty, scent work, and go...
2026-10-152h 10
The Equestrian's Inner LifeThe Horse as the Gateway with Rupert IsaacsonWhat if the horse is not simply part of our journey, but the gateway into an entirely different way of understanding ourselves, one another and life itself?In this episode of The Equestrian’s Inner Life, Pernille welcomes New York Times bestselling author, journalist, filmmaker, human-rights activist, horseman and internationally recognised autism advocate Rupert Isaacson.Rupert is perhaps best known for The Horse Boy, the remarkable story of the journey he undertook with his wife and their autistic son, Rowan, travelling on horseback across Mongolia in search of connection, understanding and a way to help Rowan en...
2026-09-2955 min
Soul Elevation: Guiding Your Ascension to New Heights630. Rupert Isaacson on NDEs: What Really Happens When We Die?His near-death experience changed his perspective on healing, and even about life itself. Rupert Isaacson joins Kara Goodwin on Soul Elevation to share his remarkable story. This is part 2! Be sure to watch part 1 for even more inspiration, and to hear Rupert's fascinating family journey to understand and assist with his son Rowan's autism, including a powerful shamanic journey into outer Mongolia, on horseback! https://www.soulelevationpodcast.com/rupert-isaacson This time we focus on the intersection of personal crisis and alternative medicine. We explore how Rupert navigated a life-altering near-death experience and the 3 subsequent journeys he took...
2026-09-031h 45
Equine Assisted World with Rupert IsaacsonFrom Horse Theft to Horse-Facilitated Healing: Carolina Lockwood's 30-Year Evolution in Patagonia | Carolina Lockwood of Alquimia Equina, Bariloche, Argentina | EAW 53✨ "It's not that I gave up. I switched." – Carolina Lockwood Carolina Lockwood joins Rupert Isaacson from Bariloche, in the Patagonia region of Argentina, where she has spent more than 30 years building equine-assisted work from the ground up — first blending art therapy with horses, then training directly with Rupert in Texas, then running an intensive Horse Boy–style program, then coaching, and now facilitating horse-based energy healing.What makes Carolina's story distinctive is the environment she's built it in. In the areas around Bariloche, horse theft for meat is a real and recurring danger — over the years Carol...
2026-09-031h 49
Live Free Ride Free with Rupert IsaacsonAltered States, Horse Gods & the Energy Behind Every Action: A Conversation with Warwick Schiller | Warwick Schiller | LFRF 61✨ "I think love is just not blocking out your connectedness to anything else." – Warwick Schiller✨ "The same action with a different intention has a different energetic signature." – Warwick SchillerWarwick Schiller joins Rupert Isaacson for a wide-ranging conversation on altered states of consciousness in horsemanship, a subject the two first began exploring together on Warwick's own podcast. Rupert opens with the story of his son Rowan's healing ceremony with Kuku Yalanji shamans in Australia's Daintree Rainforest, and the two trace the theme from there into what "consent" and so-called horse slapping actually look like through a horse...
2026-08-272h 02
In StrideRupert Isaacson: How a Father's Search for His Autistic Son's Voice Became the Horse Boy MethodThis Week on In Stride Sinead Halpin-Maynard talks with Rupert Isaacson about how horses helped his nonverbal autistic son find his voice, and how that discovery turned into a therapeutic horsemanship method now used around the world.Meet the Guest: Rupert Isaacson Rupert Isaacson is a horseman, author, and founder of New Trails Learning Systems, home to three therapy programs used with autistic kids, veterans, and trauma survivors, work that began after he discovered that riding a horse helped his nonverbal autistic son, Rowan, find his voice. He's also a cl...
2026-07-242h 10
Equine Assisted World with Rupert IsaacsonThe Compton Cowboys: Healing Racial Trauma with Horses | Louis Hook & Kansas Carradine | EAW 58✨ "I believe that in our ancestry we were equestrians, and that's why it's connected so hard with my family." – Louis HookFor 35 years, the Compton Cowboys mission has run a self-development program in Compton, California, that leverages horses to help kids grow into upstanding young men and women — serving roughly 30 kids a year. Founding member Louis Hook and HeartMath practitioner Kansas Carradine, who has worked alongside the organization for years, join Rupert Isaacson to talk about the mission's history and how it works today.What started when Louis's sister Maisha Akbar moved to Compton's Richland Farms...
2026-07-092h 07
Live Free Ride Free with Rupert IsaacsonMedieval Times & The Art of Horsemanship: Joy, Trust & the Old Masters | Mario Contreras | LFRF 55✨ "The best teachers and coaches are the horses. It's important for us to learn to listen to them and see them." – Mario Contreras✨ "There is a big word I always feel is missing from the training scale — and that's joy. Where's the joy? These are movements that horses do when they feel passion." – Rupert IsaacsonMario Contreras is the head trainer at Medieval Times Chicago, the man responsible for the standard of horsemanship that stops knowledgeable riders cold in the middle of a crowd of beer-drinking tourists who have no idea what they're witnessing. Third-generation horse trai...
2026-06-042h 00
The Little Horse Big Conversation PodcastIn Conversation With.. Rupert IsaacsonJoining Amy and Ross this week is author, journalist, classical horse trainer and founder of the Horse Boy Method, Rupert Isaacson.
Born in London to Southern African parents with an expansive ancestral lineage, Rupert Isaacson is the best-selling author of ‘The Horse Boy’, ‘The Long Ride Home’ and founder of The Horse Boy Method, a science based intervention for Autism and ADHD that improves academic, behavioural and social goals through equine assisted methods focused on re-patterning the brain and calming the nervous system, combining movement and nature with horses.
In a warm and genuine conversation, Rupert t...
2026-06-021h 57
Soul Elevation: Guiding Your Ascension to New Heights578. Autism, Healing & Shamanic Wisdom | The Horse Boy Story - Rupert IsaacsonWhat if healing doesn't come from where we expect? In this powerful episode of Soul Elevation, I sit down with bestselling author Rupert Isaacson to explore the extraordinary true story behind The Horse Boy—a journey that took his family across Mongolia in search of healing for his autistic son. What unfolded was far beyond anything they imagined. We dive into the profound connection between humans, animals, and consciousness, and how horses played a pivotal role in helping his son move from nonverbal to communicative. Rupert shares insights from his work with the Ho...
2026-04-231h 35
Equine Assisted World with Rupert IsaacsonUrban Horses, Hidden Access & Equine Therapy in the City | Lucy Dillon of ChildVision Dublin | EAW 50In this episode of Equine Assisted World, Rupert Isaacson speaks with Lucy Dillon, who runs the equine unit at ChildVision in Drumcondra — right in the center of Dublin, Ireland.ChildVision (formerly St. Joseph’s School for the Blind) provides services for children and young people with visual impairments and complex needs. Unlike most equine‑assisted programs located in rural areas, Lucy’s program operates in the middle of a major city — serving populations who would otherwise have little or no access to horses.Lucy shares the realities of running an urban equine therapy program: balancing horse welf...
2026-03-191h 53
Live Free Ride Free with Rupert IsaacsonAmerica Within America: Tribal Advocacy, Sovereignty & the Future of Native Nations | Jeff Tomhave | LFRF 48✨ “Once people release the trauma, we can start dreaming about possibility.” – Jeff Tomhave✨ “It’s not rocket science. It’s telling a compelling story to a receptive audience.” – Jeff TomhaveJeff Tomhave is a Native American attorney and tribal advocate who has spent more than two decades working at the intersection of federal policy, infrastructure development, healthcare access, and tribal sovereignty.In this episode of Live Free Ride Free, Rupert Isaacson sits down with Jeff for a far‑reaching conversation about what it means to live in “America within America.” From federal land trust systems and und...
2026-03-051h 59
Equine Assisted World with Rupert IsaacsonGrief, Horses & the Sacred Present: Love, Loss and Resilience with Karla Brahms | Equine Assisted World 49In this deeply personal and wide‑ranging episode of Equine Assisted World, Rupert Isaacson speaks with longtime colleague and friend Karla Brahms of Wellenreiter in the Odenwald, Germany — a region steeped in myth, forest, and living horse culture.What begins as a conversation about equine‑assisted practice unfolds into an intimate exploration of grief, love, resilience, and the sacred role horses play in helping humans navigate life’s darkest passages.Karla shares her evolution from decades of forest‑based therapeutic riding with children into her current work integrating NIG (Neuro‑Imaginative Gestalt) constellation methods with horses. Thro...
2026-02-262h 13
Live Free Ride Free with Rupert IsaacsonTime Travel Through the Classical Canon: Xenophon Press, Emotional Mastery & the Future of Horsemanship with Richard Williams EP 47✨ “The horse lives in the present. If you want to be a good horse person, you need to become more like the horse.” – Richard Williams✨ “Horsemanship is a physical meditation. The horse is a three-dimensional mirror.” – Richard WilliamsFrom preserving rare classical manuscripts to exploring the emotional and civilizing power of horsemanship, Richard Williams — publisher of Xenophon Press — joins Rupert Isaacson for a deep dive into why the old masters still matter.In this episode of Live Free Ride Free, Rupert and Richard trace the arc of classical equestrian knowledge from Xenophon through the Renaissa...
2026-02-191h 40
Equine Assisted World with Rupert IsaacsonRescue as Relationship: Horses, Trauma & Second Chances with Christine Doran | Equine Assisted World Ep 48In this grounded and deeply moving episode of Equine Assisted World, Rupert Isaacson speaks with Christine Doran, founder of Triple H Ranch in the Chicago area — a rare ecosystem that combines a full‑scale horse rescue with equine‑assisted work for humans.Christine shares how her path into this work began as a teenager through a moment of spiritual clarity, and how that calling evolved into more than two decades of frontline work with abused, neglected, and discarded horses. Rather than separating rescue from therapy, Christine describes an integrated model where horses are not “fixed and then used,” b...
2026-02-121h 59
Live Free Ride Free with Rupert IsaacsonBeing Upset by Beauty | Healing, Activism, Ayurveda & the Quiet Power of Presence with Rejane D’Espirac | Ep 46✨ “I’m upset because life should be so beautiful.” – Rejane D’Espirac ✨ “Healing begins with attention.” – Rupert IsaacsonIn this expansive and deeply reflective episode of Live Free Ride Free, Rupert Isaacson is joined by French writer, journalist, filmmaker, and activist Rejane D’Espirac for a wide‑ranging conversation on healing, presence, storytelling, plants, and what it means to live a life in service.Rejane’s work sits at the crossroads of human rights, environmental activism, health, and inner transformation. From documenting the long‑term aftermath of the Bhopal industrial disaster in India, to exploring Ayurveda, yoga, inf...
2026-02-052h 03
Equine Assisted World with Rupert IsaacsonCreating New Stories Together: Horses, Grief, Theater & Belonging with Betsy Kahl | EP 47What if the core of equine‑assisted work isn’t a method, a certification, or a discipline — but the shared act of creating a new story together?In this wide‑ranging and deeply human conversation, Rupert Isaacson speaks with Betsy Kahl — senior PATH instructor, social worker, horsewoman, and long‑time collaborator in the Horse Boy and Takhin Equine Integration work. Drawing on decades of experience across therapeutic riding, classical dressage, social work, and the performing arts, Betsy reflects on where equine‑assisted practice has come from, where it is now, and where it may need to go next.To...
2026-01-291h 54
Live Free Ride Free with Rupert IsaacsonComing Out of Hiding | Illness, Identity, Magic & the Courage to Be Seen with John Kippen | Ep 45✨ “Being different is not your weakness — it’s your superpower.” – John Kippen ✨ “Story is the original healing technology.” – Rupert IsaacsonIn this deeply moving and wide‑ranging episode of Live Free Ride Free, Rupert Isaacson speaks with resilience coach, magician, and motivational speaker John Kippen about identity, illness, visibility, and what it truly takes to come out of hiding.John shares his extraordinary personal story — from being diagnosed with a life‑threatening brain tumor in his early thirties, to waking from surgery with permanent facial paralysis that led him to withdraw from public life for more than a...
2026-01-221h 42
Equine Assisted World with Rupert IsaacsonAnimals as Relatives: Native Wisdom, Trauma & Healing with Brandy Tomhave | EAW 46In this powerful and far‑reaching episode of Equine Assisted World, Rupert Isaacson speaks with Brandy Tomhave, Executive Director of the Native American Humane Society and an enrolled member of the Choctaw Nation.This conversation goes far beyond animal welfare. Together, Rupert and Brandy explore how animals—especially dogs and horses—serve as bridges between cultures, as carriers of medicine, and as essential companions in communities shaped by historical trauma, systemic neglect, and extraordinary resilience.Brandy shares her journey from decades of Native American legal advocacy into animal welfare, describing how colonial systems, poverty, and misund...
2026-01-141h 58
Live Free Ride Free with Rupert IsaacsonHow to Handle More Than You Can Handle | Parenting, Grief, Joy & Special Needs with Amanda Atkins | Ep 44In this deeply honest and wide‑ranging episode of Live Free Ride Free, Rupert Isaacson speaks with family therapist and author Amanda Atkins about what it truly means to parent a high‑needs child — and how parents survive, adapt, and rediscover joy along the way.Amanda shares the personal story behind her book How to Handle More Than You Can Handle, written from lived experience as the mother of Asher, a teenager with Prader‑Willi Syndrome. Together, Rupert and Amanda explore overwhelm, grief, resilience, humor, identity, marriage, community, and the long‑term realities of parenting children with disabiliti...
2026-01-071h 46
Equine Assisted World with Rupert IsaacsonWhy Learning Stops When Curiosity Is Lost | Katja Mehlhorn | EAW 45In this episode of Equine Assisted World, Rupert Isaacson speaks with Katja Mehlhorn — psychologist, academic, and founder of Horse Kids Groningen in the Netherlands. Katja bridges two worlds that rarely meet: university‑level research and deeply embodied, nature‑based equine‑assisted practice.From her early work in PATH programs in the United States to building a highly individualized, child‑led practice on a Dutch farm, Katja shares how curiosity, movement, imagination, and horse welfare shape everything she does. Together, Rupert and Katja explore how neuroplasticity, safety, and play support learning in children who struggle with anxiety, school refusal, a...
2026-01-011h 58
Live Free Ride Free with Rupert IsaacsonThe Journey That Forged The Horse Boy | Mongolia, Shamanism & Healing with Tulga Otgonbaatar | Ep 43In this deeply moving and long‑awaited reunion episode of Live Free Ride Free, Rupert Isaacson is joined by Tulga Otgonbaatar — the Mongolian guide, cultural bridge, and quiet catalyst behind the original Horse Boy journey.Nearly twenty years after Rupert, his autistic son Rowan, and Tulga traveled together across Mongolia to meet shamans, reindeer herders, and the vast living intelligence of the steppe, the two sit down to reflect on what that journey set in motion — not only for Rowan and their families, but for Mongolia itself.This conversation weaves together memory, history, spirit...
2025-12-252h 31
Equine Assisted World with Rupert IsaacsonWhen the Healer Burns Out: Burnout, Menopause & Sustainability in Equine Therapy | Suzie Latchford of Heal With Horses | EAW 44In this episode of Equine Assisted World, Rupert Isaacson speaks with Suzie Latchford, founder of Heal With Horses in Ontario, Canada — a long‑running equine‑assisted program working with autistic children, families, and communities in a demanding four‑season climate.Suzie shares how Heal With Horses grew organically over more than fifteen years, often without a clear roadmap, and what that growth revealed about sustainability, invisible structure, horse welfare, staff leadership, and practitioner wellbeing. What begins as a conversation about weather and logistics becomes a deeply honest exploration of burnout, menopause, identity, delegation, and the hidden costs of purpo...
2025-12-181h 54
Live Free Ride Free with Rupert IsaacsonRunning Toward Purpose: Circus, Special Needs & Radical Possibility | Jason Barrett | Ep 42✨ "You’re not stuck. You just haven’t talked to the right mentor yet." – Jason Barrett✨ "If you find a purpose—and the courage to follow it—you’ll surprise yourself every time." – Jason BarrettWhat happens when a 12‑year‑old kid walks into a summer camp for people with profound disabilities—and never really leaves? Performer, father, and nonprofit co‑founder Jason Barrett joins Rupert Isaacson for a funny, vulnerable, and deeply inspiring conversation about service, special needs, faith, horses, circus arts, and what it really takes to build a life around purpose.From his first summer at Camp S...
2025-12-111h 34
Equine Assisted World with Rupert IsaacsonHealing at Full Gallop: Trick Riding, Roman Riding & the Power of Movement with Celisse Barrett | EP 43In this episode, Rupert Isaacson speaks with Celisse Barrett — a practitioner whose work blends equine‑assisted therapy, movement‑based regulation, and full‑scale equestrian spectacle. From trick riding, vaulting, and Roman riding to using these same performance skills day‑to‑day with clients, Celisse shows how horses become partners in confidence‑building, trauma recovery, coordination, and empowerment.Rather than separating therapy from performance, Celisse explains how showmanship, rhythm, choreography, and playful challenge help clients — including neurodivergent and special‑needs riders — access balance, focus, and self‑belief. The conversation moves through her personal journey, her training roots, her safety framework, and...
2025-12-042h 24
Live Free Ride Free with Rupert IsaacsonStepping Into Strength: Resilient Parenting, Movement, and Healing the Overwhelmed Mind | Dr. Kate Lund | Ep 41✨ “Sometimes we just need to be—without the pressure of doing more.” – Dr. Kate Lund✨ “Movement and nature help us return to ourselves when the world feels too loud.” – Dr. Kate LundWhat does resilience really look like when life pulls the rug out from under you—again and again? Clinical psychologist, author, and resilience expert Dr. Kate Lund joins Rupert Isaacson for an intimate and powerful conversation about childhood illness, brain surgery, parenting, pressure, movement, nature, and how we find our way back to possibility.Diagnosed with hydrocephalus at age four, Kate spent much of her ch...
2025-11-271h 35
Equine Assisted World with Rupert IsaacsonFrom Corporate to Compassion: How Troy Shaw Built New Leaf Triangle | Ep 42✨ “Fun is the foundation of transformation. Once people laugh, anything becomes possible.” – Troy Shaw✨ “Clichés are cliches because they’re true – when you make horses healthier and happier, you make humans healthier and happier, too.” – Rupert IsaacsonWhat happens when a corporate manager swaps the boardroom for the barn? In this heartwarming episode, Rupert Isaacson speaks with Troy Shaw, co-director of New Leaf Triangle in Leicestershire, UK — a thriving equine-assisted education and therapy center that grew from one family’s leap of faith into a nationally respected program. Alongside his wife Lorraine, Troy left behind the security...
2025-11-201h 58
Live Free Ride Free with Rupert IsaacsonWhen Nature Heals: Depression, Imagination & the Stories That Save Us with Jarod Anderson | Ep 40From cryptids to hickory trees, raccoons, and the hidden balance of the natural world, writer and poet Jarod Anderson invites us into his world of imagination, healing, and belonging. In this deep and reflective conversation, Rupert Isaacson explores Jarod’s journey through depression, his rediscovery of nature, and how storytelling can transform pain into wonder. Together they uncover how imagination acts as a bridge back to the wild world—even when we’re confined by screens or cities—and how the stories we tell can become medicine for our own minds. Known for his podcast The CryptoNaturalist and his books So...
2025-11-131h 59
Equine Assisted World with Rupert IsaacsonHow Science Proves the Healing Power of Horses: Dr. Pebbles Turbeville and the Horses and Humans Research Foundation | Ep 41What happens when curiosity meets compassion and data meets horsemanship? In this inspiring episode, Rupert Isaacson speaks with Dr. Pebbles Turbeville, CEO of the Horses and Humans Research Foundation (HHRF) — an organization that funds groundbreaking studies proving the power of horse-human interactions. For nearly two decades, HHRF has legitimized and advanced the field of equine-assisted services through rigorous, peer-reviewed research, helping programs worldwide access funding and credibility.Pebbles shares the foundation's origins, from founder Molly Sweeney's question of how horses help humans to the global network of researchers and practitioners now carrying that torch. Together, she and Ru...
2025-11-061h 29
Equine Assisted World with Rupert IsaacsonAutism, Dolphins & Horses: A Family’s Journey of Healing and Compassion | EP 40 with Monique TimmermansWhat happens when autism transforms not just a child’s life, but an entire family’s purpose? In this heartwarming episode of Equine Assisted World, Rupert Isaacson speaks with Monique and Cees Jan Timmermans from the Netherlands about their son Stan’s remarkable journey — from dolphin therapy in Curaçao to finding peace and communication through horses.Monique, founder of InKompassie, shares how her family’s experience with autism inspired her to build a holistic equine-assisted practice that helps other families find balance, regulation, and hope. Together with her husband Ian, she reflects on the lessons they’ve learned ab...
2025-10-301h 41
Live Free Ride Free with Rupert IsaacsonChoosing Life: Farming, Disability & Healing Through Nature – Henrich Berkhoff | EP 39In this deeply moving episode of Live Free Ride Free, Rupert Isaacson welcomes Henrich Berkhoff, farmer, father, politician, and founder of child-protection and education initiatives in Germany.From facing a devastating prenatal diagnosis to creating one of Germany’s first Green Care Farms, Henrich shares how his son’s birth with spina bifida transformed his family’s life—igniting a mission to integrate nature, farming, and inclusion into education and policy.A lifelong advocate for children’s rights and special education, Henrich speaks about building community (“the tribe comes to you”), turning crisis into growth, and working wi...
2025-10-231h 41
Equine Assisted World with Rupert IsaacsonSaving the Thoroughbred: Suzi Pritchard-Jones on Racehorse Welfare & Their Role in Equine-Assisted Work | EP 39When most people think of the Thoroughbred industry, they picture racing, speed, and high stakes. But what happens to these horses after the finish line? And could their intelligence, courage, and sensitivity make them perfect partners in equine-assisted work?✨ “It’s a win-win situation for the equine-assisted world and for the Thoroughbred world — an opportunity to give back to society in a meaningful way.” – Suzi Pritchard-Jones✨ “Any living creature is made up of energy. Unless you can express that energy, it gets bottled up and becomes destructive.” – Suzi Pritchard-JonesIn this compelling episode, Rupert Isaa...
2025-10-161h 53
Live Free Ride Free with Rupert IsaacsonThe Science of Wonder: Jo Marchant on Mind, Body & the Present Moment | EP 38In this episode of Live Free Ride Free, Rupert Isaacson sits down with scientist, journalist, and bestselling author Dr. Jo Marchant (PhD in Genetics and Medical Microbiology) to explore the intersections between science, spirituality, and the human experience. From the placebo effect to consciousness, awe, and the nature of time itself, Jo unpacks her groundbreaking books Cure, The Human Cosmos, and her forthcoming In Search of Now. Together they examine what it means to live curiously, think freely, and rediscover wonder in a rational age.✨ “Science is asking questions of nature and listening to the answers.” – Jo Marchant...
2025-10-092h 19
Equine Assisted World with Rupert IsaacsonDoctors Said He’d Never Live… Now He Rides - From Survival to Joy: Gitti Berkhoff on Horses, Healing & Germany’s Green Care Farms | EP 38When doctors advised abortion after a devastating prenatal diagnosis, Gitti and Henrich Berkhoff chose a different path. Their son Julian was born with spina bifida and hydrocephalus, enduring multiple life-threatening surgeries. Against all odds, Julian not only survived but thrived—becoming a rider, public speaker, and inspiration.Out of this journey, Gitti built one of Germany’s most innovative equine-assisted programs, blending neuroscience, horsemanship, and joy. From wheelchair fox hunting to pillow fights on horseback and even toilet-brush “microphone” interviews, her farm is a living testament to humor, creativity, and resilience.Now, as she and her husb...
2025-10-021h 29
Live Free Ride Free with Rupert IsaacsonVoices Beyond Words: Helena & Lina Hjalmarsson-Lyons on Autism, Love & Communication | EP 37Once nonverbal, Lina Hjalmarsson-Lyons now communicates through a letter board and her own writing—sharing profound insights into love, autism, and the human spirit. In this extraordinary episode of Live Free Ride Free, Rupert Isaacson sits down with long-time friend Helena Hjalmarsson and her daughter Lina to explore the paradox of autism, poetry born from struggle, and what it means to align with our planet and each other. Their conversation moves from the excruciating journey of learning to spell, to navigating health challenges, to Lina’s vision of compassion as the cornerstone of society.✨ “In learning how to spell...
2025-09-251h 04
Live Free Ride Free with Rupert IsaacsonFrom Hippie to Stanford: Medicine, Horses & Quantum Consciousness with Dr. Beverley Kane | Ep 36From hitchhiking to California with $35 in her pocket, to becoming a Stanford professor, medical doctor, and pioneer in equine-assisted programs, Dr. Beverley Kane’s story is one of resilience, curiosity, and transformation. In this episode of Live Free Ride Free, Rupert Isaacson sits down with Dr. Kane to trace her journey through medicine, sports science, corporate Silicon Valley, parapsychology, and ultimately to horses—where she bridges science and spirituality.Beverley shares how her early activism during the Vietnam War led her into medicine, what she learned working in preventive health and AI at Apple and WebMD, and...
2025-09-111h 53
Equine Assisted World with Rupert IsaacsonResilience, Mules & Pediatric Wisdom: Dr. Mark Uranga on Community, Horses & Healing | EP 36Episode Title:Guest Introduction:(If you want to support the show, you can do so at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LongRideHome)“Being attuned to hesitation is what allows for finding the next step.” – Dr. Mark UrangaIn this episode of Equine Assisted World, Rupert Isaacson is joined by Dr. Mark Uranga, a pediatrician from Boise, Idaho, with deep Basque roots and a lifelong connection to horses and mules. Blending his medical expertise with his equestrian experience, Dr. Uranga explores how resilience, community, and attunement shape both childhood development and equine-assisted practices.From...
2025-09-041h 58
Live Free Ride Free with Rupert IsaacsonFear, Tribe & Escape Rooms: A Life of Risk and Resilience with Paul Illingworth | Ep 35 Live Free Ride Free From the rugby fields of London to the Merchant Navy, Special Forces, skydiving, aviation, and entrepreneurship—Paul Illingworth’s life has been defined by risk, resilience, and relentless drive. In this episode of Live Free Ride Free, Rupert Isaacson sits down with Paul to trace a journey that spans fear, family, and the search for tribe.Paul shares how being bullied as a child forged his fighter’s spirit, how rugby and the Navy honed his leadership, and why fear should never be allowed to rule your life. From building successful businesses—including skydiving operations and escape rooms—to...
2025-08-283h 49
Equine Assisted World with Rupert IsaacsonHealing Horses, Healing Humans: Dr. Janet Varhus on Ulcers, Posture & Equine Well-Being | EP 35In this episode of Equine Assisted World, Rupert Isaacson sits down with Dr. Janet Varhus, DVM—a veterinarian whose decades of practice bridge old-school horsemanship, holistic care, and cutting-edge therapies like acupuncture, fascia release, and low-level laser treatment. From endurance riding roots to working alongside Linda Tellington-Jones, Dr. Varhus offers a rare, practical roadmap through the complex world of equine health.Together, they explore ulcers, fascia, posture, contaminated feeds, and how barns can combine tradition with holistic practices to keep therapy horses sound, safe, and thriving.If you want to support the show, yo...
2025-08-212h 03
Live Free Ride Free with Rupert IsaacsonFrom Horses to Human Rights: Rupert Isaacson’s Journey of Service, Healing & Self-Actualization | Ep 34In this rare solo episode of Live Free Ride Free, host Rupert Isaacson shares his own extraordinary story—tracing a path from his multicultural childhood in London to horseback adventures, indigenous rights campaigns, and the creation of groundbreaking autism and equine therapy programs. Rupert weaves together vivid life experiences: from retraining an unruly ex-racehorse as a boy, to helping the Bushmen of the Kalahari win historic land claims, to transforming his son’s autism journey through horses, nature, and movement. This is a deep dive into service, resilience, and the magic of following the call of adventure.🔍 What Yo...
2025-08-141h 51
Equine Assisted World with Rupert IsaacsonLet Them Work: Temple Grandin on Real Healing for Autism & Anxiety | Ep 34 Equine Assisted WorldIn this essential episode of Equine Assisted World, Rupert Isaacson sits down with Dr. Temple Grandin, one of the world’s most influential voices on autism, sensory processing, and practical approaches to learning and healing. Together, they explore how therapeutic riding centers can do more than just offer horse time—they can create whole environments of sensory safety, meaningful skill-building, and community resilience.Dr. Grandin shares her personal experiences growing up autistic, her early fears and breakthroughs, and the real-life tools that helped her thrive—tools that every equine program can apply. From using turn-taking games to stimul...
2025-08-071h 44
Live Free Ride Free with Rupert IsaacsonFrom Burnout to Awakening – Ralf Daab on Channeling & Spiritual Business | Ep 33 Live Free Ride FreeWhat happens when a successful publisher hits rock bottom—and finds his way back through psychedelics, storytelling, and soul work? In this episode of Live Free Ride Free, Rupert Isaacson sits down with Ralf Daab, a Cologne-based publisher and spiritual entrepreneur, to explore how dreams, and intuition reshaped his life. From sex with his soul-self to conversations with ancient Persian sultans, Ralf shares candidly about death, rebirth, and the creative power of expanded consciousness. It’s a story of heartbreak, transformation, and discovering that the spiritual path doesn’t have to begin in the jungle—it can start with a walk p...
2025-07-302h 57
Equine Assisted World with Rupert IsaacsonBuilding a Culture of Equine Well-Being – With Melissa Connor of Renew TRC | Ep 33 Equine Assisted WorldIn this inspiring episode of Equine Assisted World, Rupert Isaacson sits down with Melissa Connor, Executive Director of Renew Therapeutic Riding Center in Holland, Michigan. Recorded just weeks after Rupert visited the center, this conversation highlights what it takes to create a truly horse-centered therapeutic program—where equine well-being is as prioritized as human healing.Melissa shares her decades-long journey through the equine-assisted services field, how she shaped a program with excellence in horse care, and the practical systems Renew uses to maintain a thriving herd of 22 horses. From rider conditioning and pasture management to financial sustainability an...
2025-07-241h 48
Live Free Ride Free with Rupert IsaacsonBiodiversity, Belonging & the Broken Heart: Healing Through Nature with Craig Foster & George Bumann | Ep 32 Live Free Ride FreeFilmmaker Craig Foster (My Octopus Teacher) and wildlife sculptor-naturalist George Bumann return to Live Free Ride Free for a sweeping, soul-deep conversation on rewilding the human spirit. With Rupert Isaacson, they dive into the healing force of biodiversity, the true meaning of conflict resolution, and why tracking—not just animals, but ourselves—is essential for becoming fully alive. From snails in beer bottles to raven politics at the dump, they explore how the smallest natural encounters offer the biggest epiphanies. This episode is an invitation to reclaim our 3-million-year-old blueprint for joy, freedom, and kinship with all beings.✨...
2025-07-172h 30
Equine Assisted World with Rupert IsaacsonMisery Is Optional – Redefining Softness, Structure & Anxiety with Mark Rashid & Crissi McDonald | Ep 32 Equine Assisted World In this thought-provoking follow-up episode of Equine Assisted World, Rupert Isaacson reunites with legendary horseman Mark Rashid and clinician-author Crissi McDonald. This time, the conversation shifts deeper into the internal landscapes of both horse and human, exploring what it really means to be soft—without losing structure.From navigating low-level panic and reframing anxiety, to understanding when pressure is productive and when it breaks us, Mark and Crissi offer powerful insights not only for horse people, but for anyone seeking a more peaceful way of being in the world. Broadcasting from Happy Dog Ranch in Colorado, they als...
2025-07-102h 00
Live Free Ride Free with Rupert IsaacsonDo Evangelicals Struggle With Nature – Faith, Disability & Kinship with Dr. Ben Conner | Ep 31 Live Free Ride FreeDr. Ben Conner, professor of practical theology and founder of the Center for Disability and Ministry, joins Rupert Isaacson for a radical rethinking of Christianity and environmentalism. From reinterpreting "dominion" in Genesis to empowering neurodivergent voices in ministry, Ben challenges assumptions about American evangelicalism, conservation, and the role of theology in planetary healing. Together, they explore how to reconnect children, horses, and communities to a sense of sacred kinship with nature—through wonder, embodiment, and relational theology.✨ “Maybe the vocation of a mountain is just to be a mountain.” – Ben Conner✨ "Jesus in the wilderness w...
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Equine Assisted World with Rupert IsaacsonSoftness, Safety, and the Horse-Human Connection with Mark Rashid & Crissi McDonald | Ep 31In this episode of Equine Assisted World, Rupert Isaacson welcomes renowned horseman Mark Rashid and equine clinician and author Crissi McDonald. Broadcasting from their home in Estes Park, Colorado, this inspiring duo shares how softness, internal awareness, and individual connection form the core of their horsemanship and life philosophy.From Aikido to equine-assisted work, from storytelling to trauma-informed approaches, and from photo artistry to martial principles, Mark and Crissi reveal a unique path that blends kindness, discipline, and intuition in equal measure. With over 30 years of experience and thousands of horses and people taught, they bring a...
2025-06-252h 06
Live Free Ride Free with Rupert IsaacsonOccult Philosophy, Rationalism & Esoteric History with Dr. Justin Sledge - EP 30"The foundation of Western rationalism? A series of mystical dreams."Artist, philosopher, and occult scholar Dr. Justin Sledge joins Rupert Isaacson to illuminate a forgotten dimension of Western thought. With over 870,000 YouTube followers on his channel Esoterica, Dr. Sledge has built a global audience passionate about the academic study of magic, mysticism, and esotericism. In this fast-moving and rigorously researched conversation, Justin pulls back the curtain on the mystical roots of rationalism, the dream logic behind Descartes, and how occult traditions shaped the very sciences that claim to have left them behind.Why should...
2025-06-192h 16
Equine Assisted World with Rupert IsaacsonOne Acre Wonders – Outdoor Schooling, Autism Support, and Equine Wisdom with Catherine Ward & Nicole Jones | Ep 30 Equine Assisted WorldIn this episode of Equine Assisted World, Rupert Isaacson speaks with Catherine Ward and her daughter Nicole Jones of One Acre Farm in Texas. Together, they’ve built a thriving outdoor farm school and equine-assisted program on just a single acre—proving that miracles don’t require massive land, just massive heart.From backyard chickens to neurodiverse farm school, from ABA burnout to Montessori inspiration, and from homeschooling to creating a whole new educational paradigm, Catherine and Nicole share how they blend horsemanship, autonomy, and science to create a truly inclusive, joy-filled learning environment.Discover how th...
2025-06-122h 04
Live Free Ride Free with Rupert IsaacsonRewilding, Regenerative Farming & Imagination with Nick Viney | Ep 29 Live Free Ride FreeArtist, regenerative grazier, and rewilding facilitator Nick Viney joins Rupert Isaacson for an expansive conversation from the wilds of Dartmoor to the edges of imagination. With boots-on-the-ground wisdom from 20 years of land restoration, livestock management, and community-building, Nick makes a compelling case for restoring ecosystems through play, art, and radical listening. This episode is a masterclass in how to bring trees back, slow the water, and let the wild shape us.🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:The forgotten role of imagination in restoring landscapes (Starts at [00:03:00])How regenerative grazing works and why it's not “just mo...
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Equine Assisted World with Rupert IsaacsonHealing in the Herd – Military Recovery, Youth Empowerment, and Equine Wisdom with HorseBack UK | Ep 29 Equine Assisted WorldIn this episode of Equine Assisted World, Rupert Isaacson speaks with Emma Hutchinson and Jay Hare of HorseBack UK, a groundbreaking charity based in the Scottish Highlands. Originally developed to support military veterans recovering from physical and emotional trauma, HorseBack UK now works across diverse populations including at-risk youth and refugee communities.Jay shares his powerful personal journey as a Royal Marine commando who lost his leg and facial identity in combat—and found healing through horses. Emma walks us through the origins and growth of HorseBack UK, how they built their eclectic, nature-based programs, and how th...
2025-05-292h 07
Live Free Ride Free with Rupert IsaacsonUltra Distances & Deeper Connections – Inside the Mongol and Gaucho Derby with Stevie Delahunt | Ep 28 Live Free Ride FreeFarrier, ultra-runner, and Derby training guide Stevie Delahunt joins Rupert Isaacson for a surprising, funny, and soulful conversation that gallops through Patagonia, Mongolia, Oregon, and the inner landscapes of fear, boredom, and awe. They unpack the difference between trauma and triumph, how endurance sports can help rewire the brain, and what it means to truly listen to animals, land, and spirit. Whether you’re derby-curious, nature-hungry, or wondering how to make a more meaningful life with your horses, this one’s a ride.🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Type 2 Fun, Trauma, and Triumph (Starts at [00:02...
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Equine Assisted World with Rupert IsaacsonYour Brain, Your Way: Curiosity, Neurodiversity, and Healing with Dr. Chantel Prat | EP 28 Equine Assisted WorldIn this episode of Equine Assisted World, Rupert Isaacson sits down with Dr. Chantel Prat—a neuroscientist, psychologist, linguist, and horsewoman. Dr. Prat teaches at the University of Washington and is the author of The Neuroscience of You, a groundbreaking book that examines how every brain is different and what that means for our lives, relationships, and learning processes.Rupert and Chantel dive deep into individual brain differences, the neuroscience of curiosity, attention, and empathy, and how equine-assisted practices can benefit from this knowledge. From mirror neurons to movement, nature, and neurodivergence, this episode explores how understanding ou...
2025-05-151h 39
Live Free Ride Free with Rupert IsaacsonReclaiming Britain’s Wild Heart | The Celtic Rainforest with Robin & Merlin Hanbury-Tenison | Ep 27🚨 Support the Cornwall Rainforest Research Station: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/the-cornwall-rainforest-commRobin and Merlin Hanbury-Tenison are currently raising funds to build the UK's first Atlantic rainforest research station through their Thousand Year Trust. This station will serve as a hub for groundbreaking studies into biodiversity, climate resilience, and the mental health benefits of temperate forests. The crowdfunder is live until May 21st, 2025, and donations will be matched by Aviva—with additional matched funding unlocked if the target is reached.Legendary explorer and indigenous rights activist Robin Hanbury-Tenison OBE, DL, DSc, DHc, MA, FLS...
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Equine Assisted World with Rupert IsaacsonBeyond Crime: Healing Trauma, Restoring Humanity with Leana Tank | Ep 27 Equine Assisted WorldIn this episode of Equine Assisted World, Rupert Isaacson sits down with Leana Tank, an occupational therapist from Grand Rapids, Michigan, and an accomplished horsewoman specializing in equine-assisted services and behavioral health. Leana works with individuals at the extreme end of the mental health continuum—people coming from psychiatric hospitals and the criminal justice system, many diagnosed with schizophrenia, cognitive impairments, autism, and complex trauma.Through her radical acceptance, sensory-based therapy, movement integration, and nature-centered approaches, Leana redefines how we think about healing, trauma, and society's marginalized populations. Her work invites us to reconsider the humanity, sensitivity, an...
2025-05-012h 21
Live Free Ride Free with Rupert IsaacsonTalking to Stones, Ponies, and the Sacred: Empathic Interbeing with Emelie Cajsdotter | Ep 26 Live Free Ride FreeTrigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of suicide, childhood trauma, and emotional abuse. If these topics may be triggering, we suggest skipping this episode or proceeding with care. If you or someone you know is affected by such experiences or is contemplating suicide, please seek support from qualified professionals and local mental health resources.Emelie Cajsdotter—author, healer, and founder of a unique animal sanctuary in western Sweden—joins Rupert Isaacson for a sweeping, emotional, and revelatory conversation that bridges grief, neurodivergence, trauma, ancestral healing, and the reality of interspecies communication. With gentle intensity, Emelie recounts a ch...
2025-04-242h 31
Equine Assisted World with Rupert IsaacsonHealing Hidden Wounds and Trauma in Northern Ireland through Equine Assisted Services with Dr. Helen Sharp | EP 26 Equine Assisted WorldIn this episode of Equine Assisted World, Rupert Isaacson sits down with Dr. Helen Sharp, an equine journalist, academic, and co-founder of Groundwork EAS—an equine-assisted charity on the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. A leading voice in both equine media and trauma-informed equine work, Dr. Sharp brings a unique blend of artistry, horsemanship, and therapeutic insight to everything she does.She writes for The Irish Field and Farmers Journal, and her career spans journalism, community arts, equine bodywork, and academic research. She holds a PhD and has a background in sculpture and pe...
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Live Free Ride Free with Rupert IsaacsonHe Speaks Raven – Talking to the Wild and Eavesdropping on Animals with George Bumann | EP 25 Live Free Ride FreeGeorge Bumann—sculptor, wildlife researcher, educator, and author—joins Rupert Isaacson for a profound conversation exploring how animals communicate, what it means to truly listen to the natural world, and how this understanding can transform our inner and outer lives. George, who lives just outside Yellowstone National Park, offers insights drawn from decades of tracking wolves, grizzlies, elk, and bison, as well as from his unique perspective as both an artist and scientist. Remarkably, George can mimic the calls of animals like crows and wolves so precisely that he is able to call them in—and, even more importantly, he und...
2025-04-102h 24
Equine Assisted World with Rupert IsaacsonDr. Megan McGavern on Reclaiming Hope, Creating Saving Her Son, and Changing Medicine from Within | Ep 25In this episode of Equine Assisted World, Rupert Isaacson speaks with Dr. Megan McGavern, a board-certified physician in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Megan shares the powerful story behind the founding of C.H.A.T.S.—Creative, Holistic, Adaptive, Therapeutic Solutions—and how it was born out of both professional insight and personal necessity.When her son Cole faced significant challenges, and medical professionals told her to accept that he might never regain functionality, Megan refused to give up. Drawing on her medical training, clinical experience, and deep intuition as a mother, she created C.H.A.T.S...
2025-04-032h 02
Live Free Ride Free with Rupert IsaacsonHealing with Frequency: Vibration, Consciousness & the Future of Medicine with Dr. Har Hari Khalsa | Ep 24 Live Free Ride FreeIn this episode of Live Free Ride Free, Rupert Isaacson dives deep into the intersection of holistic health, biohacking, and consciousness with Dr. Har Hari Khalsa, a Los Angeles-based chiropractor, yogi, and pioneer in integrative medicine. Together, they explore the power of vibration and frequency in healing—from chiropractic care to scalar waves—and how our relationship with nature, technology, and ancient wisdom holds the key to true well-being.📌 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:From Pain to Purpose (Starts at [00:01:40]) – Dr. Har Hari recounts his personal story of debilitating chronic pain in his 20s, and how chi...
2025-03-272h 01
Equine Assisted World with Rupert IsaacsonWarwick Schiller on Attunement, Connection, and Trust in Horsemanship | EP 24 Equine Assisted WorldIn this episode of Equine Assisted World, Rupert Isaacson sits down with Warwick Schiller, renowned horseman and creator of Attuned Horsemanship. Warwick is widely recognized for his transformative approach to horse training, which focuses on attunement, connection, and creating a sense of safety for the horse. Through his Journey On Podcast and extensive teaching, Warwick has helped thousands of riders and trainers understand the deeper layers of horsemanship and how true awareness changes everything.Together, Rupert and Warwick explore the concept of attunement—how being truly present and aware influences both horses and people. Th...
2025-03-201h 56
Live Free Ride Free with Rupert IsaacsonThe Art of Living: A Journey Through Art, History, and Freedom with Tom Parsons | Ep 23 Live Free Ride FreeIn this episode of Live Free Ride Free, Rupert Isaacson sits down with art historian, educator, and filmmaker Tom Parsons. With a career spanning decades, Tom shares his fascinating journey from studying art history to working with youth, fostering creativity, and inspiring a love for aesthetics and self-expression. He discusses the importance of art, personal growth, and the value of risk-taking and play in a fulfilled life.📌 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:A Lifelong Love for Art History (Starts at [00:03:00]) – Tom recounts his unexpected journey into the world of art, sparked by a single...
2025-03-131h 54
Curious EquestrianRupert Isaacson on Equine Therapy for Autism (Horse Boy Method)Rupert explains the neuroscience of the Horse Boy Method, now used in over 40 countries, and why the goal isn't curing autism but alleviating suffering while honoring eurodiversity. Whether you're an equestrian, a parent of a child with special needs, or simply curious about the healing bond between humans and horses, this conversation offers profound wisdom about connection, movement, and embracing life outside the box.#healingwithhorses #horseboy #equine #equineassistedtherapy For more information about The Horse Boy Foundation and Rupert Isaacson's equine therapy treatments for autism spectrum disorder, visit New Trails Learning Systems or Helios Harmony. 🐴 CURIOUS FOR MORE?Joi...
2025-03-121h 32
Equine Assisted World with Rupert IsaacsonMary Wanless on Rider Biomechanics, Flow, and Feel | Equine Assisted World EP 23 In this episode of Equine Assisted World, Rupert Isaacson sits down with Mary Wanless, a pioneer in the field of rider biomechanics. For decades, Mary has been at the forefront of reshaping how we understand equestrian training by focusing on the physics and physiology of riding. With a background in physics and a deep curiosity about what truly makes a great rider, Mary has worked to demystify the biomechanics of effective riding. Her methods help riders of all levels develop a clearer understanding of their own bodies and how they interact with their horses.Mary shares her i...
2025-03-062h 00
Live Free Ride Free with Rupert IsaacsonRaising Free Humans: The Worldschooling Journey of Lainie Liberti | Ep 22 Live Free Ride Free PodcastLainie Liberti, world traveler, author, and founder of Transformative Mentoring for Teens and Project World School, joins Rupert Isaacson in this inspiring episode of Live Free Ride Free. She shares her remarkable journey of leaving behind conventional life to travel the world with her son, Miro, and the profound lessons she has learned about education, partnership parenting, and teen mental health along the way.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Breaking Free from the Conventional Life (Starts at [00:02:00]): Lainie shares the story of how the 2008 economic crash led her to rethink everything, culminating in...
2025-02-272h 00
Equine Assisted World with Rupert IsaacsonExploring TTouch with Robyn Hood: Connection, Communication, and Equine Well-being | Ep 22 Equine Assisted WorldRobyn Hood, sister of Linda Tellington-Jones and a leading figure in the development of the Tellington TTouch Method, joins Rupert Isaacson in this insightful episode. Robyn has dedicated her life to refining and teaching TTouch, a revolutionary approach to working with horses, dogs, and other animals that fosters trust, connection, and healing. In this conversation, she delves into the origins of TTouch, its impact on equine well-being, and practical techniques that horse owners and equine-assisted practitioners can integrate into their work. Whether you're looking to deepen your relationship with your horse or explore a more mindful approach to training...
2025-02-202h 08
Live Free Ride Free with Rupert IsaacsonThe Art of Suspense: Writing, Autism, and the Business of Storytelling with J.D. Barker | Ep 21 Live Free Ride FreeBestselling author J.D. Barker joins Rupert Isaacson for an in-depth discussion about his journey from ghostwriting and book doctoring to becoming a globally recognized thriller writer. With endorsements from Stephen King and collaborations with James Patterson, Barker shares his insights into writing gripping fiction, navigating the publishing world, and his experience as an autistic author. This episode is a must-listen for aspiring writers, thriller lovers, and anyone curious about the behind-the-scenes workings of the literary world.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:From Books as a Safe Haven to a Writing Career (Starts at...
2025-02-1357 min
Equine Assisted World with Rupert IsaacsonExploring Equine Balance with Shea Stewart: Mitochondria, Quantum Biology, and Equine Well-being | Ep 21 Equine Assisted WorldShea Stewart, renowned craniosacral therapist and founder of Equine Balance (https://www.equinebalance.net), joins Rupert Isaacson in this enlightening episode to explore the intersections of quantum biology, mitochondrial health, and equine-assisted practices. With a wealth of knowledge in human and equine well-being, Shea unpacks the impact of natural light, electromagnetic fields, structured water, and movement on health. Whether you’re an equine-assisted practitioner, horse owner, or someone seeking to optimize your well-being, this conversation is packed with transformative insights. Learn more about Shea here: https://www.equinebalance.net/about-us/What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Th...
2025-02-062h 21
Live Free Ride Free with Rupert IsaacsonTracking as the Language of Belonging: A Journey with Craig Foster | Ep 20 Live Free Ride FreeCraig Foster, renowned naturalist, filmmaker, and co-creator of the Academy Award-winning documentary My Octopus Teacher, joins Rupert Isaacson for a second captivating discussion. This episode dives deeper into the ancient human art of tracking, its profound connection to mental health, and how it can rewire the brain for resilience, belonging, and joy. Craig shares stories of his immersive tracking experiences in Cape Town’s kelp forests and beyond, emphasizing the healing and unifying power of this primal practice.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Tracking as a Pathway to Belonging (Starts at [00:03:00]):Craig reflects on h...
2025-01-302h 03
Outlier's Edge Podcast with Niiamah AshongTurn Experience into Meaningful Service | Rupert Isaacson, Candice Davis, Catherine Tallone, Katherine Linehan Bush | Ep 622"The salient word is service. So nothing really can ever be fulfilling unless it's put into service." Rupert IsaacsonJoin Niiamah (@niiamahashong) with Rupert Isaacson, Catherine Tallone, Katherine Bush @startingcycles, and Candice Davis @RFWHealing for an inspiring exploration of authentic leadership and service. These changemakers share their journeys of transformation and how they're creating impact in unique ways.Welcome to the Outlier's Edge Podcast, hosted by Niiamah Ashong, Founder of Outlier's Edge and Sherpa of the World of Difference. On this podcast, you'll join other high-performing unconventional leaders and entrepreneurs (aka Outliers) as they talk...
2025-01-2154 min
Live Free Ride Free with Rupert IsaacsonCrafting Stories and Preserving Equine Culture with Rebecca Didier - Trafalgar Square Books - Ep 19Rebecca Didier is the managing editor of Trafalgar Square Books, the premier publisher of equestrian and horse-related books in the United States. With over 23 years of experience, Rebecca has been instrumental in shaping the world of equestrian publishing, blending her love of literature, design, and horses. From her early days learning to ride in Vermont to becoming a key figure in the publishing world, Rebecca’s journey is a testament to her dedication and passion.In this episode of Live Free, Ride Free, Rupert Isaacson explores Rebecca’s path into publishing, her thoughts on the importance of books...
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Equine Assisted World with Rupert IsaacsonEp 19: Kim Barthel - Relationship MattersHealing Through Connection with Kim Barthel: Neuroscience, Safety, and the Power of RelationshipsKim Barthel is an award-winning occupational therapist, international speaker, and bestselling author whose work integrates neuroscience, trauma therapy, and relational healing. With over 40 years of experience, she specializes in supporting individuals with trauma, neurodivergence, and developmental challenges. Through her company, Relationship Matters, Kim emphasizes the critical role of safety and connection in fostering personal growth and resilience.In this episode of Equine Assisted World, Rupert Isaacson dives into a transformative conversation with Kim, exploring her expertise in neuroscience, trauma, and...
2025-01-102h 12
Live Free Ride Free with Rupert IsaacsonEp 18: Ari Honarvar - Rumi With a ViewBridging Divides Through Art and Connection with Ari HonarvarAri Honarvar is an award-winning writer, speaker, artist, and peacebuilder. As the founder of Rumi With A View, she uses art, music, and Persian mystical poetry to create healing spaces and build bridges between communities divided by conflict and trauma. Ari’s work has been featured in publications such as The Guardian, Teen Vogue, and The New York Times, and she serves as the Iranian Musical Ambassador of Peace.Ari facilitates "Resilience through Joy" workshops for refugees and volunteers on both sides of the U...
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Live Free Ride Free with Rupert IsaacsonEp: 17 Ralf Daab - High On LivingRediscovering Joy and Authenticity Through Inner Journeys with Ralf Daab Ralf Daab, a renowned publisher from Germany, has spent decades working with some of the most prestigious art and design publishers, including Taschen. He later founded his own publishing house, where he curated over 300 titles on architecture, interior design, and fashion. However, life’s unexpected turns, including personal loss and professional challenges, led him on an inner journey of profound transformation. Through meditative practices, self-exploration, and therapeutic journeys, Ralf uncovered a deeper connection to his authentic self and the universal truths that bind us all.
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Live Free Ride Free with Rupert IsaacsonEp 17: Victor Bahna - Author Heliacal StarFinding Balance: Technology, Racehorses, and Thrilling Stories with Victor BahnaVictor Bahna is a tech industry veteran, thoroughbred racing enthusiast, and the author of the gripping new thriller, Heliacal Star. Based in Seattle, Victor has seamlessly blended his passions for technology and racehorses into a life filled with discovery, balance, and storytelling. In his debut novel, Heliacal Star, Victor explores the thrilling yet darker sides of the racing industry, creating a narrative that captivates and informs. In this episode, Victor shares his unique journey, insights into horse racing and the tech world, and lessons learned from the...
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Equine Assisted World with Rupert IsaacsonEp 17: Alex Northover - Making MomentumEmpowering Education and Healing Through Horses with Alex NorthoverAlex Northover is the director of Making Momentum CIC, a community interest company in Cheshire, UK, that provides alternative education and therapeutic services for children and young people. With a background as a science teacher and extensive experience in equine-assisted methods, Alex merges academic learning, nervous system regulation, and interactions with horses to create transformational opportunities. Her innovative approach focuses on child-led learning, trauma-informed care, and movement-based education, offering life-changing support for children struggling in traditional education settings.In this episode of Equine Assisted...
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Equine Assisted World with Rupert IsaacsonEAW 16 Christine Dickson - On The Path CoachingTransforming Lives with Christine Dickson: Trauma, Trust, and the Wisdom of HorsesChristine Dickson is an international speaker, mentor, clinical hypnotherapist, IEMT Advanced Practitioner, and Equine Coach who helps people let go of negative past memories and build a creative and connected life of purpose and abundance. Her clients describe the work as transformational and have gone on to create the life of their dreams. She lives in the Los Angeles area with her horses, dog, and cats.In this episode of Equine Assisted World, Rupert Isaacson sits down with Christine to explore...
2024-11-242h 15
Equine Assisted World with Rupert IsaacsonEp 15: Sheryl Barto - Smiling Goat RanchFrom PR to Horses: The Story of Smiling Goat Ranch with Sheryl BartoIn this transformative episode of Equine Assisted World, Rupert Isaacson sits down with the remarkable Sheryl Barto, founder of Smiling Goat Ranch in Carbondale, Colorado. Sheryl shares her deeply personal and inspiring journey, shaped by her son James, who is on the autism spectrum, and her lifelong love for horses. Discover how Sheryl built Smiling Goat Ranch into a haven for children, families, and individuals navigating autism, trauma, and life's many challenges—all while integrating horses, mountain sports, and ranch life in a...
2024-11-171h 39
Reinforce the Horse#58 | Rupert Isaacson | Autism | Lightheartedness | Indigenous WisdomRupert is the creative force behind Horse Boy, Rowan is his mentor, teacher and muse. Together all aspects of Horse Boy begin and from there the wider team helps to develop each aspect.Rupert Isaacson was born in 1967 in London to a South African mother and Zimbabwean father, and grew up half in London, half on a remote horse farm in the British countryside and also with Africa looming large in his life. Coming from a family of pioneers and adventurers – Russian Jews who went to Africa on his father’s side, British, Dutch and mixed race sett...
2024-07-181h 32
The Confident Rider PodcastChattering About Post Retreat & Clinic Adventures with Rupert IsaacsonIn March of this year, I ventured over to the UK for a series of retreats and workshops that I held together with Rupert Isaacson. Having had a few weeks off from the pod, it made sense to kick back off with a catch-up conversation with Ru so we could effectively pick up where we left off and fill you in on the latest of our adventures. In this episode, we talk about: Popping the cherry on our first Longing and Belonging Retreat on the Welsh Borders (and our lead up extravaganza in ASDA) Vitality and com...
2023-06-021h 17
Pieces For My PuzzleAn Extraordinary Journey – The Horse Boy with Rupert Isaacson - Part 2This week Nikki continues her conversation with Rupert Isaacson, author of The Horse Boy. An incredible experience that has led him to take a deep dive into the neuro-science of how to help his son (and other’s on the spectrum). Since his son’s diagnosis, he has gone on to help thousands of families since with The Horse Boy Method and The Movement Method! No doubt that you will be truly inspired after this episode!Resource Links: If you would like to learn more about New Trai...
2023-06-0122 min
Pieces For My PuzzleAn Extraordinary Journey – The Horse Boy with Rupert Isaacson - Part 1Explore an extraordinary journey with Rupert Isaacson, author of The Horse Boy and one of the most inspiring parents to children with autism. In this episode, you'll discover how his moving story of love, compassion, and dedication challenged conventional advice about parenting a child with ASD and changed the lives of his family forever. Join us today and get inspired as we learn from Rupert's incredible experience, and how he has helped thousands of families since with The Horse Boy Method and The Movement Method! Resource Links: I...
2023-06-0142 min
Live Free Ride Free with Rupert IsaacsonPilot Podcast - Live Free Ride Free with Rupert IsaacsonHere on our pilot episode of the Live Free Ride Free Podcast, we talk about the nature of success and self-actualization - what this means, not just in terms of money and career, but in terms of personal happiness and fulfillment. Our host Rupert Isaacson, tells his story from doing manual labor as an illegal immigrant to running his own successful writing career and businesses as well as his charity and human rights advocacy work. We set the tone for the exciting guests to come: people who have achieved the pinnacles of their potential, often...
2023-04-2518 min
Equine Assisted World with Rupert IsaacsonPilot Podcast - Equine Assisted World with Rupert IsaacsonIn this the Pilot Episode of Equine Assisted World, our host Rupert Isaacson - known for Horse Boy Method, Movement Method and ATHENA - takes us through how the world of equine therapies has transformed itself in the last two decades from something aimed primarily at physical disability and adaptive riding, to the current mosaic of approaches for neuro-psychiatric, emotional, clinical, and medical conditions. What are the best practices? How can we identify them? How do we navigate this increasingly complex world through it's exciting and sometimes confusing development?Rupert also tells the story of...
2023-04-2515 min
The Journey On PodcastHunter-Gatherers with Rupert IsaacsonWarwick discusses Hunter-Gatherers and their lifestyle with Rupert Isaacson, former podcast guest and author of 3 books, including The Healing Land, which is about the Bushmen of the Kalahari. Rupert brings his intimate knowledge of the hunter-gatherer way of life and how their societies differ from our modern agriculturist society. Send us Fan MailSupport the showCan't get enough of the Journey On Podcast & it's guests? Here are two more ways to engage with them. Find exclusive educational content from previous podcast guests which include webinars, course and more: https://courses.war...
2023-04-212h 10
The Confident Rider PodcastVitality, Optimism & Belonging: A Conversation with Rupert IsaacsonWhen I first met Rupert Isaacson, one of the things the struck me most was his tremendous energy and zest. He has the capacity to infuse joy into a room with a combination of humour, wisdom and compassion that makes it easy to get caught up in his enthusiasm and keen to understand more about him and the things that he’s passionate about. His life story is one that traverses a lot of territory. A journalist for the British and American press from the early 1990s, he has also published several guidebooks to Africa and India, an...
2023-03-161h 40
For Our Special KidsAuthor of The Horse Boy and The Long Ride Home - Rupert Isaacson: Part 2In this 2nd episode with Rupert Isaacson, we dive into neuroplasticity and BDNF, shamanism, the Horse Boy Method and it’s evolution. Rupert answers a couple of our listener questions and shares a really profound answer to "What is one word that describes a child with special needs?" I hope you enjoy and let me know what you think. We love to hear from you. Send emails to ForOurSpecialKids@gmail.com if you have questions, topics, or an amazing person we should highlight. And, please tell a friend or caregiver about us! Follow...
2022-10-1724 minFor Our Special KidsEverything from Autism to Mentorship with Rupert Isaacson: Part 1In this episode, part 1 of 2 with Rupert Isaacson, we talk about his experiences with the bushman in Africa, his belief in the power of mentorship, how Temple Grandin influenced his life, the stress of being a parent to a child with special needs, and so much more!I hope you enjoy. And, let me know what you think.We love to hear from you. Send emails to ForOurSpecialKids@gmail.com if you have questions, topics, or an amazing person we should highlight. And, please tell a friend or caregiver about us! Follow Us o...
2022-10-1036 min
Partially ExcitedRupert Isaacson - The Horse Boy MethodRupert Isaacson is the inventive influence behind Horse Boy; Rowan is his mentor, teacher, and muse. He is a journalist for the British and American press since the early 1990s. Rupert also published several guidebooks to India and Africa. He is the author of three non-fictional memoirs: The Healing Land, which tells the story of his family in Africa, and of his own time spent living with the Bushmen of the Kalahari Desert; The Long Ride Home, which tells of the three subsequent healing journeys he and his son made to Africa, Australia, and the Navajo Reservation, as well...
2021-07-1551 min
The Aron O'Dowd ShowRupert Isaacson - The Horse Boy MethodRupert Isaacson is the inventive influence behind Horse Boy; Rowan is his mentor, teacher, and muse. He is a journalist for the British and American press since the early 1990s. Rupert also published several guidebooks to India and Africa. He is the author of three non-fictional memoirs: The Healing Land, which tells the story of his family in Africa, and of his own time spent living with the Bushmen of the Kalahari Desert; The Long Ride Home, which tells of the three subsequent healing journeys he and his son made to Africa, Australia, and the Navajo Reservation, as well...
2021-07-1551 min
The Journey On PodcastRupert IsaacsonRupert Isaacson is a British-South African film producer, writer, and Autism awareness advocate who has dedicated his life to helping his son, Rowan, by working with horses. In addition to founding The Horse Boy Foundation, which helps connect autistic children with equine-assisted therapists who practice the Horse Boy method of healing and transformation, Rupert has traveled the world with his son to places like Africa, Australia, and a Navajo Reservation. Along the way, he discovered the healing power of shamanism and how there are spiritual ways individuals with autism can become empowered members of society. In 2004 he founded the...
2021-02-192h 06
The Other Side Of PerfectRupert Isaacson talks autism, the movement method, how animals can heal and The Horse Boy FoundationOn Episode 8 I speak with film maker, author, educator and founder of The Horse Boy Foundation, Rupert Isaacson. A few months ago I had the pleasure of attending one of Rupert's dressage masterclasses, held at Thornton Park Equestrian Centre, and in that moment I knew there was something very special about his technique and I just had to interview him. When Rupert's son Rowan was diagnosed with non verbal autism, Rupert feared his child would never communicate again. Through a very special moment, and the healing power of horses, Rupert and Rowan created a new movement method and a...
2020-03-291h 01
Because of HorsesAn Incredible Story of Healing and Transformation: The Horse Boy, with Rupert IsaacsonFollowing one’s passion isn’t always about making our own life better — sometimes, we get a very unique opportunity to fully harness the skills, talent, experience, connections, and interests we possess in the service of someone we love. This is precisely what happened in Rupert Isaacson’s case when his young son, Rowan, was diagnosed with autism. And in Rupert’s very real quest to help his little boy, he discovered a therapeutic approach that could help others who are on the same journey. To share this desperately needed support as broadly as possible, Rupert wrote a book, created a...
2019-10-1849 minBecause of HorsesThe Horse Boy and Rupert IsaacsonFollowing one’s passion isn’t always about making our own life better; sometimes we get a unique opportunity to fully harness the skills, talent, experience, connections, and interests we possess, in the service of someone we love. This is precisely what happened to Elise Gaston Chand’s guest this week — Rupert Isaacson — whose son, Rowan, was diagnosed with autism at two. In Rupert’s quest to help his little boy, he utilized every skill he possessed as an internationally recognized journalist and a New York Times best-selling author. Which is why, when they received the diagnosis...
2017-12-0149 min
The TreatmentRupert IsaacsonIn recognition of National Autism Awareness month, we re-broadcast Elvis Mitchell's interview with Rupert Isaacson, writer and documentary filmmaker of The Horse Boy.
2011-04-2728 min
Gates Cambridge ScholarshipsGates Scholars' Distinguished Lecture: Film director and writer, Rupert Isaacson, talks about his film 'The Horse Boy'Film director and writer, Rupert Isaacson, speaks about his experience filming The Horse Boy at a Gates Scholars' Distinguished Lecture held on 14 January 2010 .
2010-04-1439 minGates Distinguished Lecture SeriesGates Scholars' Distinguished Lecture: Film director and writer, Rupert Isaacson, talks about his film 'The Horse Boy'Film director and writer, Rupert Isaacson, speaks about his experience filming The Horse Boy at a Gates Scholars' Distinguished Lecture held on 14 January 2010 .
2010-04-1439 min
Stable ScoopStable Scoop Episode 70 – The Horse Boy with Rupert IsaacsonWhat a joy to spend an hour with Rupert Isaacson, the father and author of The Horse Boy. The Horse Boy is the story of Rupert's autistic son Rowan and his discovery of the healing power of horses and their adventures to visit the healers of Mongolia. A MUST listen this week before Christmas.....Support the show
2009-12-181h 10
Indulge In This Next-Level Full Audiobook — Perfect Between Meetings.The Horse Boy by Rupert IsaacsonPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/22862to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Horse Boy
Author: Rupert Isaacson
Narrator: Rupert Isaacson
Format: mp3
Length: 10 hrs and 35 mins
Release date: 04-14-09
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 477 ratings
Genres: Children's Health
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2009-04-1410h 35