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A Single LightBetter Than a CockroachDescriptionTardigrades are microscopic animals that survive inenvironments that would kill many other animals. Jennifer absolutely loves them and made Maddy a deal. If the YouTube video that mentioned tardigrades received 10 comments, she would have to draw a tardigrade. We got ten comments, and she held up her side of the bargain. Check out the website to see her drawing and listen to this spark to learn about these remarkable animals.See the drawing here -  https://mooseeelmedia.com/maddys-tardigrade/CreditsCo-founders of MooseEel Media, LLC: Jennifer Vandenberg& Maddy Cable
2026-07-0107 minThe Equine Functional Posture Podcast
The Equine Functional Posture PodcastEpisode 91: Who's responsibility is your horse's posture?Master the essential, proven, science-based tools to understand posture, movement and behaviour from the inside out - so you can create real, lasting change without overwhelm, pressure or confusion.  Enrol now and transform how you support your horse’s body, balance and wellbeing: Equine Functional Posture Course    WHO's responsibility is your horse's posture? Your horse’s posture is not something that can be fully outsourced. While your vet, bodyworker, trainer, hoof care provider and saddle fitter all play important roles, the daily observations and small consistent inputs from the owner are often wha...
2026-06-2140 minA Single Light
A Single LightIce Fishing Sounds too Cold for UsDescriptionMore than 2 million Americans go ice fishing every winter. How can they drive on the ice? Don’t they get cold? How long have people been ice fishing? Maddy and Jennifer didn’t have these answers, but they were eager to learn. The biggest question is whether they want to go ice fishing after learning all these fun facts.CreditsCo-founders of MooseEel Media, LLC: Jennifer Vandenberg& Maddy CableOriginal art: Maddy CableResearch: Jennifer VandenbergScript: Jennifer Vandenberg & Maddy CableEditing: Jennifer Vandenberge
2026-06-1708 minThe Equine Functional Posture Podcast
The Equine Functional Posture PodcastEpisode 90: Activations: Waking Up Better MovementMaster the essential, proven, science-based tools to understand posture, movement and behaviour from the inside out - so you can create real, lasting change without overwhelm, pressure or confusion.  Enrol now and transform how you support your horse’s body, balance and wellbeing: Equine Functional Posture Course    Activations: Waking Up Better Movement Activations are one of the ways we can help prepare the horse’s body for better posture, stability and movement. They are not just exercises to “switch muscles on”, but a way to improve awareness, motor control and the quality of m...
2026-06-1457 minThe Equine Functional Posture Podcast
The Equine Functional Posture PodcastEpisode 89: Collaborative Rehab; Conversations With Your VeterinarianDiscover The Hidden Physical Issues Behind 5 Common “Behavioural” Problems And How To Solve Them - Without More Pressure, Treatments Or Training Techniques   Register for my FREE Online Masterclass - Sunday June 14th  https://www.integratedvettherapeutics.com/registrationpbmc   Collaborative Rehab; Conversations with Your Veterinarian! Today we are empowering you with the skills to create better conversations with your vet around rehabilitation, especially once a diagnosis has been made. We explore why a rest alone is not the same as rehab, how controlled loading and functional posture can support healing, and how owners can respectfully advocate for...
2026-06-0743 minA Single Light
A Single LightSpark - Scorpions Should Fear This MouseDescriptionGrasshopper mice live throughout western North America, but the grasshopper mice that live in the American Southwest have a special ability. They can eat bark scorpions because the scorpion's venom acts as a painkiller for the mice. They are aggressive, territorial, and extremely cute.Listen to our spark to learn more.CreditsCo-founders of MooseEel Media, LLC: Jennifer Vandenberg& Maddy CableOriginal art: Maddy CableResearch: Jennifer VandenbergScript: Jennifer Vandenberg & Maddy CableEditing: Jennifer VandenbergeEditing software: Canva
2026-06-0307 minThe Equine Functional Posture Podcast
The Equine Functional Posture PodcastEpisode 88: Healthy Head and Neck Posture Healthy Head and Neck Posture Head and neck position alone does not create self-carriage, collection, or correct biomechanics. Today we are discussing how the poll, jaw, neck muscles, cranial nerves, hyoid, nuchal ligament, back, and pelvis can all be affected when the head and neck are held in position rather than responding freely to whole-body posture. In this episode, we unpack: Why head position should be the result of whole-body organisation How thoracic sling, core, and hindlimb engagement support healthy flexion What can happen through the jaw, poll, throat latch, and upper neck when fl...
2026-05-3136 minThe Equine Functional Posture Podcast
The Equine Functional Posture PodcastEpisode 87: Brain Breaks - The Pause Matters!What if the most valuable part of your training session is not the exercise itself, but the pause that follows it? In this episode, we explore why brain breaks are such an important part of training, learning, emotional regulation, and postural change. A pause is never wasted time; it is the moment where the horse processes, integrates, softens, reorganises. You also have the opportunity to slow down and be present.  In this episode, we unpack: What a brain break can look like during groundwork, ridden work, or rehabilitation Why pauses help support nervous system r...
2026-05-2450 minVandenberg Flash Focus
Vandenberg Flash FocusEp. 64 | Mr. Trump Goes to ChinaLast week, the whole world watched President Donald Trump travel to Beijing to meet with Chairman Xi Jinping for a high stakes summit. With conflict in the Middle East and simmering trade tensions, the backdrop for the meeting was intense. Underscoring those stressors is China’s increasing hostility toward religious leaders and advocates for free societies, support for America’s adversaries, and malign influence in the American homeland. Joining us to unpack President Trump’s most important trip yet is Vandenberg Coalition Advisory Board member and Senior Fellow at Hudson Institute Michael Sobolik. We discuss the goals for the meetin...
2026-05-2136 minThe Equine Functional Posture Podcast
The Equine Functional Posture PodcastEpisode 86: Abdominal Muscle InjuriesDo you know how to recognise an abdominal muscle injury?? The horse’s abdominals are one of the most important support systems in the body. In this episode, we explore the anatomy and function of the abdominal muscles, how abdominal injuries can occur, and why these injuries are so commonly missed. We also discuss how abdominal dysfunction can influence posture, spinal stability, thoracic sling function, pelvic mechanics, and movement quality throughout the entire body. In this episode, we unpack: The role of the abdominal muscles in spinal support, posture, breathing, urination, defecation, and movement Th...
2026-05-1744 minThe Equine Functional Posture Podcast
The Equine Functional Posture PodcastEpisode 85: Your Horse's Back - Pre and Post Work ChecksDo you know how to observe your horse's back to know whether the work you do is improving or detracting from your horse's back health?  Your horse’s back can give valuable clues about how they are coping with work, carrying a rider, and managing tension or fatigue through the body. This episode is about creating simple, purposeful checks you can use before and after riding. We also discuss causeso f back discomfort - so that if anything goes awry you can begin a process of elimination! In this episode, we unpack: Why the bac...
2026-05-1036 minA Single Light
A Single LightSnowflakes, Lava, and Tardigrades, oh my!DescriptionTemperature affects everything from animals to vegetables tominerals. In today’s grab bag session, we are going to discover how temperature influences snowflake shape, igneous rock formation, the sex of baby turtles, and my favorites, tardigrades.Maddy agreed that if we get ten comments on this session,she will draw a tardigrade. Please comment so the world can get its promised drawing. Jennifer really wants to see it.CreditsCo-founders of MooseEel Media, LLC: Jennifer Vandenberg& Maddy CableOriginal art: Maddy CableResearch: Jennifer Vandenberg...
2026-05-0619 minThe Equine Functional Posture Podcast
The Equine Functional Posture PodcastEpisode 84: 3 Key Paddock Posture ObservationsWhat does your horses paddock posture reveal? What if you could learn more about your horse’s posture, comfort, and biomechanics just by watching them in the paddock? Your horse spends the majority of their time in their paddock or living arrangement, and observing how they are loading through their body in these spaces is important information. In this episode, we unpack: What grazing posture can reveal about balance, stability, and compensation How hard feed posture may show tension, offloading, or discomfort Why urination and defecation positions can give clues about the pelvis, lumbar spi...
2026-05-0335 minA Single Light
A Single LightLet's Talk About the WeatherDescriptionThe weather depends on many variables, including temperature, air pressure, wind, and humidity. In this session, we are going to learn how temperature can influence the weather. From heat domes to blizzards, temperature is not merely a result of the weather but also a cause. CreditsCo-founders of MooseEel Media, LLC: Jennifer Vandenberg& Maddy CableOriginal art: Maddy CableResearch: Jennifer VandenbergScript: Jennifer Vandenberg & Maddy CableEditing: Jennifer VandenbergeEditing software: CanvaMusic: Remember This Moment by Patrick Rundblad
2026-04-2918 minVandenberg Flash Focus
Vandenberg Flash FocusSpecial Episode: The Vandenberg Coalition at Five YearsApril 28, 2026, marks the fifth anniversary of The Vandenberg Coalition’s founding. Over the last five years, conservative foreign policy has seen meaningful successes, faced notable setbacks, and confronted new challenges and opportunities that will shape its future direction. Elliott Abrams, Chairman of The Vandenberg Coalition and Senior Fellow for Middle Eastern Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, and Secretary Robert Wilkie, 10th United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the newest member of The Vandenberg Coalition’s Governance Board, join Executive Director Carrie Filipetti on this special edition of Flash Focus to reflect on the state of conservative fore...
2026-04-2852 minThe Equine Functional Posture Podcast
The Equine Functional Posture PodcastEpisode 83: Rope Walking (Listener Request)Rope Walking and What It Reveals About Your Horse’s Body Rope Walking in horses (walking as if on a tightrope) is more than just an unusual gait, it’s a clue that something deeper is going on within the body. We break down why alignment should be balanced rather than narrow, and why this change in movement and loading can indicate instability, compensation, or pain.  We draw on real clinical cases and practical experience and guide you through the most common causes, how to assess your horse, and simple strategies to begin improving movement, stabili...
2026-04-2630 minA Single Light
A Single LightCritters at home in extreme temperaturesDescriptionHumans can live in extreme temperatures, but we need external assistance. Animals don’t have jackets or air conditioning, but many of them thrive in extreme areas. In this session, we learn about several animals that live in extreme temperature zones and explore how they survive.CreditsCo-founders of MooseEel Media, LLC: Jennifer Vandenberg& Maddy CableOriginal art: Maddy CableResearch: Jennifer VandenbergScript: Jennifer Vandenberg & Maddy CableEditing: Jennifer VandenbergeEditing software: CanvaMusic: Remember This Moment by Patrick Ru...
2026-04-2218 minThe Equine Functional Posture Podcast
The Equine Functional Posture PodcastEpisode 82: Sleep Deprivation and PostureSleep Deprivation and Posture Sleep deprivation in horses is a serious welfare issue, and one that can easily be missed or mistaken for something else. In this episode, we unpack what normal sleep looks like in the horse, why REM sleep matters so much, and some of the reasons a horse may not be getting the rest they need. We talk through the difference between standing rest, laying sleep, and REM sleep, and why the ability to comfortably get down to the ground and back up again matters more than many people realise. We also...
2026-04-1933 minA Single Light
A Single LightFevers and ShiversDescriptionMost of us have had a fever before, and many of us have suffered from extreme cold. Why does the body react in such extreme ways to temperature changes? How have we tried to cure fevers and shivers throughout history? Can sufferingfrom these temperatures heal as well as harm? In today's session, we will explore the causes, problems, and cures of overheating or hypothermia. CreditsCo-founders of MooseEel Media, LLC: Jennifer Vandenberg& Maddy CableOriginal art: Maddy CableResearch: Jennifer VandenbergScript: Jennifer Vandenberg & Maddy Cable
2026-04-1519 minThe Equine Functional Posture Podcast
The Equine Functional Posture PodcastEpisode 81: Rebuilding Well: Bringing a Horse Back Into WorkRebuilding Well: Bringing a Horse Back Into Work Strap yourself in - this is an episode where you are going to want to take notes! Today we are talking through how to bring a horse back into work without rushing the process and risking injury. Within 3 months of no work a horse's body looses their fitness. Fitness and strength is represented by physiological changes in the muscles and cells that increase energy storage, oxygen delivery and energy use efficiency. This lack of fitness means a loss of endurance, loss of strength, and reduced capacity to ha...
2026-04-1244 minA Single Light
A Single LightSaunas and FreezersDescriptionLots of places on Earth are hot or cold, but a few get extremely hot or extremely cold. In this session, we will visit some of these places and learn why they are more extreme than any other place on Earth. CreditsCo-founders of MooseEel Media, LLC: Jennifer Vandenberg& Maddy CableOriginal art: Maddy CableResearch: Jennifer VandenbergScript: Jennifer Vandenberg & Maddy CableEditing: Jennifer VandenbergeEditing software: CanvaMusic: Remember This Moment by Patrick RundbladComment below...
2026-04-0819 minA Single Light
A Single LightHow Do Thermometers Work?DescriptionThermometers are so common in our lives that we rarely thinkof what they are made of or how they work. In this session, we look at the different types of materials used on the inside and outside of thermometers, then peer into the future to see what is next (can anyone say quantum?).CreditsCo-founders of MooseEel Media, LLC: Jennifer Vandenberg& Maddy CableOriginal art: Maddy CableResearch: Jennifer VandenbergScript: Jennifer Vandenberg & Maddy CableEditing: Jennifer VandenbergeEditing software: Canva
2026-04-0117 minThe Equine Functional Posture Podcast
The Equine Functional Posture PodcastEpisode 79: Rehabilitating Tendon InjuriesRehabilitating Tendon Injuries  Tendon injuries can be one of the more frustrating and drawn-out issues to navigate. Many horse owners are given a basic plan of confinement and gradual turnout, but true rehabilitation needs far more. Today we unpack tendon rehabilitation from a whole-body perspective, including why these injuries happen, how posture and loading patterns influence healing, and why the quality of the rehab plan matters just as much as the diagnosis itself. Our most important takeaway - the tendon is usually not the primary issue! In this episode, we discuss: Why a proper d...
2026-03-2933 minA Single Light
A Single LightThen There Was KelvinDescriptionOh Lordy, Lordy, Lordy, look at what you’ve done. In this session, we will explore everything Lord Kevin, aka Sir William Thomson, contributed to the science of thermometers. Along the way, Jennifer will dive into Quantum Physics, but she stays in the shallow end. CreditsCo-founders of MooseEel Media, LLC: Jennifer Vandenberg& Maddy CableOriginal art: Maddy CableResearch: Jennifer VandenbergScript: Jennifer Vandenberg & Maddy CableEditing: Jennifer VandenbergeEditing software: CanvaMusic: Remember This Moment by Patrick Rundblad...
2026-03-2518 minThe Equine Functional Posture Podcast
The Equine Functional Posture PodcastEpisode 78: Reading Sacro-Pelvic Alignment (Before you blame conformation…)Ready to create lasting change for your horse? Join the Equine Functional Posture course: https://www.integratedvettherapeutics.com/efp Reading Sacro-pelvic Alignment (Before you blame conformation…) The lumbosacropelvic area is one of the key regions involved in propulsion, swing, and hind end function, but it is also an area that is often mis-interpreted In this episode, we unpack how to begin reading sacro-pelvic alignment, what a more neutral and functional pelvis looks like, and why posture is so often mistaken for conformation. In this episode, we discuss: Why posture and conformation are not...
2026-03-2239 minA Single Light
A Single LightA Scale Named CelsiusA worldwide phenomenon, Celsius is the late runner that took over the world. In session 3 of our series on temperature, we learn which few countries still use the Fahrenheit scale, who Anders Celsius was, and how his temperature scale became an international standard. In the end, we decide if it is time for the United States to join the world in embracing Celsius. CreditsCo-founders of MooseEel Media, LLC: Jennifer Vandenberg& Maddy CableOriginal art: Maddy CableResearch: Jennifer VandenbergScript: Jennifer Vandenberg & Maddy CableE...
2026-03-1818 minVandenberg Flash Focus
Vandenberg Flash FocusEp. 59 | China's Weaponization of TradeIn recent years, China has increasingly used economic bullying in attempts to obtain concessions from other governments and the private sector. In a new book, China’s Weaponization of Trade: Resistance Through Collective Resilience, Vandenberg Advisory Board member Victor Cha, along with his coauthors Ellen Kim and Andy Lim, discusses China’s economic coercion and outlines a strategy for how countries led by the United States can more effectively counter China's coercive efforts. Victor Cha, president of the Geopolitics and Foreign Policy Department and Korea Chair at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins Vandenberg Senior Policy Director Corb...
2026-03-1838 minThe Equine Functional Posture Podcast
The Equine Functional Posture PodcastEpisode 77: The Pendulous Belly: Why Your Gelding Gets Mistaken For A Broodmare!A quick note about a breakthrough educational session: FREE Posture & Behaviour Masterclass - Is Your Horse Misbehaving OR Communicating? Discover the hidden physcial issues behind 5 common "behavioural" problems - and how to solve them.  Register now - Choose your time below; Wednesday 18th March 8am Aus Daylight Time (Syd/Melb) -  Tuesday 17th 5pm EST, 2pm PST, 9pm GMT, 10pm CET  Wednesday 18th March 8pm Aus Daylight Time (Syd/Melb) - Wednesday 19th 2am PST, 5am EST, 9am GMT, 10am CET  The Pendulous Belly We have all mistaken a...
2026-03-1642 minA Single Light
A Single LightWho was Fahrenheit (and why do we use his temperature scale?)DescriptionIn Session 2 of our series on temperature, we figure out whyThe United States still uses the Fahrenheit scale, and where this scale came from in the first place. We learn about the history of Daniel Fahrenheit and his connection to mercury, and then that the Fahrenheit scale is not as weird as it first appears.CreditsCo-founders of MooseEel Media, LLC: Jennifer Vandenberg& Maddy CableOriginal art: Maddy CableResearch: Jennifer VandenbergScript: Jennifer Vandenberg & Maddy CableEditing: Jennifer VandenbergEditing software...
2026-03-1116 minThe Equine Functional Posture Podcast
The Equine Functional Posture PodcastEpisode 76: Lunging - Yes or No?A quick note about a breakthrough educational session: FREE Posture & Behaviour Masterclass - Is Your Horse Misbehaving OR Communicating? Discover the hidden physcial issues behind 5 common "behavioural" problems - and how to solve them.  Register now - Choose your time below; Wednesday 18th March 8am Aus Daylight Time (Syd/Melb) -  Tuesday 17th 5pm EST, 2pm PST, 9pm GMT, 10pm CET  Wednesday 18th March 8pm Aus Daylight Time (Syd/Melb) - Wednesday 19th 2am PST, 5am EST, 9am GMT, 10am CET Lunging - Yes or No? Not all lun...
2026-03-0855 minA Single Light
A Single LightWhat is Temperature? (It's not what you think)CreditsCo-founders of MooseEel Media, LLC: Jennifer Vandenberg& Maddy CableOriginal art: Maddy CableResearch: Jennifer VandenbergScript: Jennifer Vandenberg & Maddy CableEditing: Jennifer VandenbergEditing software: CanvaMusic: Remember This Moment by Patrick RundbladComment below (with kindness) Email us at asinglelight1110@gmail.comAnd if you want…Subscribe and like!!! Link to Information Used in the SessionTemperature Basics – National Geographic https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/temperature-basics/What is Energ...
2026-03-0416 minThe Equine Functional Posture Podcast
The Equine Functional Posture PodcastEpisode 75: Guest Jane Clothier - BEMER This week we are joined by Dr Jane Clothier (creator of The Horse’s Back blog and founder of Equine Healthworks) to unpack BEMER; (Bio-Electro-Energy-Regulation) - a low-frequency PEMF (Pulsed Electro Magnetic Field) device designed to support microcirculation and tissue function. Dr Jane has a deep appreciation for functional posture. Her work aims to improve how the body self organises, to improve comfort and develop more sustainable movement patterns by helping to create the conditions in the body for the horse's own health to express freely. This episode really explores how subtle healing can be. As Jane...
2026-03-011h 09The Equine Functional Posture Podcast
The Equine Functional Posture PodcastEpisode 74: Guest - Erika Gough - Nutrition FoundationsErika Gough, equine Nutritionist from Inside Out Equine Health joins us for one of our most powerful conversations! We talk about how gut discomfort can show up in posture, movement, topline changes, and what you can actually do about it through practical feeding systems.  This information is digestible (pun very intended!); we cover what amino acids are (and why they matter) and how the horse’s gut is designed to work best. Plus - the key nutrition pillars that support the horse for a vibrant expression of whole body health! You can find Erika here:inside...
2026-02-221h 06The Equine Functional Posture Podcast
The Equine Functional Posture PodcastEpisode 73: The Stay Apparatus - Forelimb StabilityForelimb Stay Apparatus: the system that lets a horse “lock out” the front leg for weight-bearing, sleep standing up, and absorb concussion on landing. If you’ve ever seen a knee buckle, a stumble, or a messy landing, this episode will help you connect the dots and gain practical solutions. In this episode we discuss: Key structures including the soft tissue and bony structures Signs of dysfunction so that you can identify these in your own horse Causes: sleep deprivation, muscle injury, proprioception issues, postural compensations (and more!) What you can do, including the principle behind the therap...
2026-02-1544 minThe Equine Functional Posture Podcast
The Equine Functional Posture PodcastEpisode 72: Guest Jochen Schleese - Saddle FittingDid you know your saddle-fit is shaping your horse’s posture long before you see the classic “pain signs”? In this chat with master saddler, author, rider and educator Jochen Schleese (Saddlefit4Life), we unpack how saddle design and fit can either allow your horse to move freely… or quietly push a horse into compensations that later show up as behaviour changes, resistance, and movement issues.  Jochen generously explains a few methods that he teaches in his courses that you can take straight to the paddock and use to begin assessing whether your saddle fits your horse! To le...
2026-02-081h 16Vandenberg Flash Focus
Vandenberg Flash FocusEp. 56 | The PLA PurgeLast week, Chinese leader Xi Jinping placed his most senior general, Zhang Youxia, under investigation, deepening what has become one of the most sweeping purges in the history of the People’s Liberation Army. Xi has now removed nearly the entire top tier of PLA leadership, raising important questions about the message he is sending to domestic and international audiences, what it means for a potential Taiwan contingency, and how it should inform the American approach to the Indo-Pacific. Jackie Deal—co-founder of the American Academy for Strategic Education, President of the Long Term Strategy Group, and Vandenberg Coalition Advi...
2026-02-0333 minThe Equine Functional Posture Podcast
The Equine Functional Posture PodcastEpisode 71: Tales of the TailThe tail tells a story. One that reflects biomechanics, comfort and health, much than most people realise. The tail is a communicatative area of the horse, and has basic functions like fly swatting and showing irritation, to neuromotor control and a relationship to the pelvic diaphragm. In this episode we discuss: Anatomy & function: muscles, nerves, fascia and connections to the spine, pelvic diaphragm & hamstrings. Reading tail behaviour: irritation, pain indicators, & behavioural communication Common tail-related problems: clamping, flaccidity, asymmetry, injury & compensatory postures 🎓 Want to learn how to assess, interpret, and support your horse’s posture from the g...
2026-02-0140 minVandenberg Flash Focus
Vandenberg Flash FocusEp. 55 | China's Great HeistAccording to The Great Heist: China’s Epic Campaign to Steal America’s Secrets—a new book by David Shedd and Andrew Badger—one critical but often overlooked explanation for China’s meteoric rise has been the scale, scope, and pace of its unprecedented state-sponsored espionage campaign. This effort has been specifically designed to strip the United States of our economic, technological, and military edge, and we have not been doing nearly enough to stop it. David Shedd, a Vandenberg Coalition Advisory Board member and former deputy director and acting director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, joins Vandenberg Senior Policy Dir...
2026-01-2938 minThe Equine Functional Posture Podcast
The Equine Functional Posture PodcastEpisode 70: The Mare Matters: Posture, Health, and the Developing Foal  Before we chat this week.. are you ready to take this knowledge into practice yet? The next EQ100 Equine Bodyworker Certification starts March 24th, Guyra NSW.Register at Equinology Australia or Email: equinologyoffice@gmail.com  Episode 70: The Mare Matters: Posture, Health, and the Developing Foal As this time of year in the southern hemisphere is foal season we are talking about awareness, responsibility, and practical considerations for supporting broodmares as whole, functional bodies. for their own wellbeing and for the long-term health of the foals they carry. We discuss:  The impact...
2026-01-2540 minThe Equine Functional Posture Podcast
The Equine Functional Posture PodcastEpisode 69: Carrot Mobilisations Mistakes & ChallengesLearning information is valuable… but real change happens when you’re supported in applying it. If you want to confidently read your horse’s posture, connect the dots, and then actually influence how they move for the better - enrollment is now open for the  Equine Functional Posture Course. It’s the first program globally to combine comprehensive posture education with practical exercises that can target the whole body or specific areas and get personalised feedback from Dr. Raquel, so you don’t just learn some new information- you see real, visible change in your horse. ...
2026-01-1845 minThe Equine Functional Posture Podcast
The Equine Functional Posture PodcastEpisode 68: Ear TwitchingJust before we jump in today: a quick note: We have a FREE Posture & Behaviour Masterclass on the 18th of January at 8am - Sign up here!  Episode 68: Ear Twitching In this episode we look at why ear twitching is problematic, and importantly- the alternatives that exist for safe, ethical restraint and cooperative care. Why ear twitching is used: common contexts like husbandry, emergencies, and when behaviour escalates before proper training has been established. The Anatomy: Cartilage, cranial nerves, fine musculature, fascial connections, tympanohyoid joint, and how easily this region is damaged (espescially in foals). F...
2026-01-1141 minThe Equine Functional Posture Podcast
The Equine Functional Posture PodcastEpisode 66: The Liberty ConnectionIf you enjoyed this episode we would love for you to follow and share the episode with your friends. A 5-star rating helps us continue creating education that makes a real difference for horses around the world! Episode 66: The Liberty Connection  In this episode we explore the importance of observing posture during liberty work so we support both the horse’s physical wellbeing and their mind body connection. Our aim is to invite you to reflect on why you do liberty, what it means to you, and what true liberty means to the horse. What “freed...
2025-12-2846 minThe Equine Functional Posture Podcast
The Equine Functional Posture PodcastEpisode 65: The ElbowIf you enjoyed this episode we would love for you to follow and share the episode with your friends. A 5-star rating helps us continue creating education that makes a real difference for horses around the world! Episode 65: The Elbow The equine elbow is one of the most overlooked joints in performance horses, yet it plays a very important role in weight-bearing, stability, and efficiency. In this episode, we explore why elbow dysfunction is relevant for all ridden horse's at some point, why it is often missed in diagnostics, and how posture and limb loading infl...
2025-12-2142 minThe Equine Functional Posture Podcast
The Equine Functional Posture PodcastEpisode 64: Learnings from Equine DissectionsIf you enjoyed this episode we would love for you to follow and share the episode with your friends. A 5-star rating helps us continue creating education that makes a real difference for horses around the world! Episode 64: Learnings from Equine Dissections Not all dysfunction shows up in ways we can image. Many of the postural, biomechanical, and structural limitations that influence movement, behaviour, and comfort live deeper in the body. Dissections are powerful ways we can changehow we see the internal body - where bone, fascia, soft tissues, posture and internal structures all interact.
2025-12-1457 minThe Equine Functional Posture Podcast
The Equine Functional Posture PodcastEpisode 63: Foal Handling Part II If you enjoyed this episode we would love for you to follow and share the episode with your friends. A 5-star rating helps us continue creating education that makes a real difference for horses around the world! Episode 63: Foal Handing Part II Foals are precocious, yet neurologically immature. They adapt quickly, but their learning is heavily shaped by how their early experiences are introduced. While they need space to grow and be horses, they also live in a human world and how we approach handling in these early months will influence their posture, emotional responses, and w...
2025-12-071h 17The Equine Functional Posture Podcast
The Equine Functional Posture PodcastEpisode 62: Foal Handling Part I If you enjoyed this episode we would love for you to follow and share the episode with your friends. A 5-star rating helps us continue creating education that makes a real difference for horses around the world! Episode 62: Foal Handing Part I Early foal handling shapes far more than behaviour- it influences posture, learning ability, confidence, emotional experiences. The way we introduce touch, haltering, leading, and handling feet has long-lasting effects on both biomechanics and emotional wellbeing. In this week’s podcast, we unpack: Why posture, conformation, behaviour, and learning cannot be separat...
2025-11-301h 03The Equine Functional Posture Podcast
The Equine Functional Posture PodcastEpisode 61: Intentional Postural Rehabilitation If you enjoyed this episode we would love for you to follow and share the episode with your friends. A 5-star rating helps us continue creating education that makes a real difference for horses around the world! Episode 61: Intentional Postural Rehabilitation  Intentional postural rehabilitation is more than just doing the exercises, it’s how we do them. It means to do with presence, curiosity, awareness, and connection. When we approach rehab consciously, we elevate both the physical outcomes and the emotional relationship with our horse. In this week’s podcast, we unpack: • What i...
2025-11-2350 minVandenberg Flash Focus
Vandenberg Flash FocusEp. 52 | A Playbook for Winning the Cyber WarThe United States faces serious cyber vulnerabilities from its principal adversaries—China, Russia, and Iran. In her report “A Playbook for Winning the Cyber War,” Emily Harding, a Vandenberg Advisory Board member and Director of the Intelligence, National Security, and Technology Program as well as Vice President of the Defense and Security Department at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, issues a stark warning: “The United States has been losing a war it did not know it was fighting—and it has been losing for the last 20 years.” How can America turn the tide, leverage its strengths, and close its cy...
2025-11-1730 minThe Equine Functional Posture Podcast
The Equine Functional Posture PodcastEpisode 60: The Story of Compensation If you enjoyed this episode we would love for you to follow and share the episode with your friends. A 5-star rating helps us continue creating education that makes a real difference for horses around the world! Episode 60: The Story of Compensation Compensation is one of the most powerful clues a horse gives us about what their body is dealing with. Whether it’s pain, imbalance, instability, or simply an adaptation that once helped but now hinders. In this episode, we explore how compensation patterns form, how they evolve over time, and why understanding them is esse...
2025-11-161h 00The Equine Functional Posture Podcast
The Equine Functional Posture PodcastEpisode 59: Joint Injections - Good, Bad or Necessary? If you enjoyed this episode we would love for you to follow and share the episode with your friends. A 5-star rating helps us continue creating education that makes a real difference for horses around the world! Episode 59: Joint Injections - Good, Bad or Necessary?  Joint injections are a commonly used pharmaceutical approach to managing equine joints. While they can bring comfort and reduce inflammation, they’re not a long-term solution on their own. We discuss why comfort stemming from sustainable movement is different to masking the symptoms of joint changes.   In this week’s podca...
2025-11-0933 minThe Equine Functional Posture Podcast
The Equine Functional Posture PodcastEpisode 58: The StifleToday is very last day to join the Equine Functional Posture course! Tried it all and know you want real change? Decided your horse has room for improvement and want to get it right the first time?  Join us for this foundation course that WILL change how you help you horse!  Episode 58: The Equine Stifle fun fact: Did you know a horse’s “knee” is actually their wrist and their true knee (the stifle) is the equivalent of our knee? The stifle plays a massive role in posture, stability, and energy efficiency but when it starts...
2025-11-0253 minThe Equine Functional Posture Podcast
The Equine Functional Posture PodcastEpisode 57: The Belly LiftThe doors to the Equine Functional Posture course are open now! Tried it all and know you want real change?  Join us for this foundation course that WILL change how you help you horse!  Episode 57: The Belly Lift Belly lifts are one of the most common equine exercises but refining this exercise, and using it well make all the difference.Even if you've done 1000 belly lifts in your lifetime - we guarantee you'll learn something in this episode! In this episode, we explore: The fascial and muscular structures that influence thoracic lift an...
2025-10-2547 minVandenberg Flash Focus
Vandenberg Flash FocusEp. 50 | Strikes in the CaribbeanRight now, all eyes remain on the Caribbean, where President Trump’s buildup of military forces has raised significant questions about American intentions and objectives in Latin America. Is the United States simply conducting counternarcotics operations, or are we embarking on regime change or pressure in the region? Ryan Berg, Director of the Americas Program and Head of the Future of Venezuela Initiative at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and Vandenberg Advisory Board member, joins Vandenberg Executive Director Carrie Filipetti to discuss these recent developments and more. The Woman Who Took on a Dictator—and W...
2025-10-2437 minThe Equine Functional Posture Podcast
The Equine Functional Posture PodcastEpisode 56: Bolting & the posture connection If you would like to explore the relationship between Posture and Behaviour - Join Raquel in her FREE Masterclass - Is Your Horse Misbehaving Or Communicating?   Register Here - https://www.integratedvettherapeutics.com/pbmc-oct25 Episode 56: Bolting & the posture connection Bolting can be one of the most alarming vices. Today we talk about  connection between functional posture, biomechanics, and the nervous system that underlies bolting. We explore: What’s the difference between bolting and rushing? How loss of postural integrity and proprioception fuels panic and reactivity The biomechanics of the flight response and how it m...
2025-10-1928 minThe Equine Functional Posture Podcast
The Equine Functional Posture PodcastEpisode 55: The Canter (Listener Request) If you would like to explore the relationship between Posture and Behaviour - Join Raquel in her FREE Masterclass - Is Your Horse Misbehaving Or Communicating?   Register Here - https://www.integratedvettherapeutics.com/pbmc-oct25 Episode 55: The Canter (Listener Request) Chances are you’ve had trouble with the canter at some point. In this episodewe unpack what the canter reveals about posture, strength, and balance - and how you see this is their behaiour during the canter. From the biomechanics of the lumbosacropelvic complex to the iliopsoas, thoracic sling, and core engagement, you’ll learn why the ca...
2025-10-1253 minThe Equine Functional Posture Podcast
The Equine Functional Posture PodcastEpisode 54: The Minature Version (Listener Request) If you enjoyed this episode we would love for you to follow and share the episode with your friends and would greatly appreciate a 5 star rating so we can continue to impact the world for the horse!! Episode 54: Postural Insights for Minis & Shetlands Thankyou Belinda for requesting this weeks episode! We’re talking all things Minis and Shetlands, and because these little horses are so much more than paddock ornaments. Their unique challenges include dental and metabolic issues, upright feet, limb deviations, and stifle/hip concerns. We talk about: Why small horses often become...
2025-10-0936 minThe Equine Functional Posture Podcast
The Equine Functional Posture PodcastEpisode 53: Training vs Conditioning If you enjoyed this episode we would love for you to follow and share the episode with your friends and would greatly appreciate a 5 star rating so we can continue to impact the world for the horse!! Episode 52: Training vs Conditioning Training and conditioning often get blurred together, but they’re very different — and both matter. In this episode we break down what each really means, why your horse needs both, and how to find the right balance when working with your horse. In this episode, you’ll learn: The true difference be...
2025-09-2856 minThe Equine Functional Posture Podcast
The Equine Functional Posture PodcastEpisode 52: Timeline vs Agenda If you enjoyed this episode we would love for you to follow and share the episode with your friends and would greatly appreciate a 5 star rating so we can continue to impact the world for the horse!! Episode 54: Timeline's vs Agenda's We all have goals and desires for our horses, but sometimes our agenda doesn’t match the realistic timeline our horse needs. In this episode we explore how to balance expectations, adapt to life’s challenges, and honour your horse’s journey. It’s about recognising progress, and learning to set both yourself and your horse up fo...
2025-09-2249 minThe Equine Functional Posture Podcast
The Equine Functional Posture PodcastEpisode 51: Observing the trot If you enjoyed this episode we would love for you to follow and share the episode with your friends and would greatly appreciate a 5 star rating so we can continue to impact the world for the horse!! Episode  51: Observing the Trot Observing and evaluating your horse's trot is a useful skill to observe soundness and posture. In this episode we explain what to look for when assessing your horse’s trot, both ridden and unridden. We’ll also explore: The role of the core, back, and neck in creating lightness and suspension How scapula...
2025-09-1439 minThe Equine Functional Posture Podcast
The Equine Functional Posture PodcastEpisode 50: Functional Posture and Headshaking (Part 2 of 2) If you enjoyed this episode we would love for you to follow and share the episode with your friends and would greatly appreciate a 5 star rating so we can continue to impact the world for the horse!! Episode 50: Functional Posture and Headshaking (Part 2 of 2) In Part 2 of our deep dive into headshaking we focus on diagnosis and management strategies to help you support your horse. We also discuss real life examples about horses that we have owned, met and helped with this condition. You’ll learn: Key diagnostic steps including dental, eye, ear, and...
2025-09-0741 minThe Equine Functional Posture Podcast
The Equine Functional Posture PodcastEpisode 49: Functional Posture and Headshaking (Part 1 of 2) If you enjoyed this episode we would love for you to follow and share the episode with your friends and would greatly appreciate a 5 star rating so we can continue to impact the world for the horse!! Episode 49: Functional Posture and Headshaking (Part 1 of 2) Headshaking in horses can be one of the most frustrating and idiopathic challenges for owners and riders. But what if we stop viewing it as a standalone issue in your horse's body and instead integrated it into the whole body? In this episode, Raquel and Sophie unpack headshaking and begin to discuss...
2025-08-3144 minThe Equine Functional Posture Podcast
The Equine Functional Posture PodcastEpisode 48: Postural Considerations for RuggingEpisode 48: Postural Considerations for Rugging  Is your horse’s rug keeping them cosy or cramping their style? Rugging is one of the most common management decisions horse owners make but it’s about more than just keeping them warm or clean. Rugs can influence posture, movement, and even comfort in ways that aren’t always obvious. In this episode, we explore: Warmth vs convenience: why we rug, and whether it’s always necessary How rugs can affect posture and biomechanics including thoracic sling and shoulder motion What rug slip, swelling, or uneven pressure might be telling...
2025-08-2439 minThe Equine Functional Posture Podcast
The Equine Functional Posture PodcastEpisode 47: Play - The Missing Link in Posture, Learning, and Connection If you enjoyed this episode we would love for you to follow and share the episode with your friends and would greatly appreciate a 5 star rating so we can continue to impact the world for the horse!! Episode 47: Play - The Missing Link in Posture, Learning, and Connection Play isn’t just fun it’s a vital part of how horses learn, grow, and connect. From moving around together, to exploring new environments or engaging with enrichment, play helps horses develop balance, confidence, and curiosity. In this episode, we explore; The value of play for...
2025-08-1747 minThe Equine Functional Posture Podcast
The Equine Functional Posture PodcastEpisode 46: Hamstrings & Hind-End Harmony - Function v's Dysfunction If you enjoyed this episode we would love for you to follow and share the episode with your friends and would greatly appreciate a 5 star rating so we can continue to impact the world for the horse!! Episode 46: Hamstrings & Hind-End Harmony - Function v's Dysfunction The hamstrings are more than just power producers — they’re key to your horse’s stability, engagement, and overall hind-end function. When they’re overloaded, weak, or out of balance, it can have a ripple effect through the pelvis, back, and even the forelimbs. In this episode, we break down: ...
2025-08-1043 minThe Equine Functional Posture Podcast
The Equine Functional Posture PodcastEpisode 45: Observing the Back-up If you enjoyed this episode we would love for you to follow and share the episode with your friends and would greatly appreciate a 5 star rating so we can continue to impact the world for the horse!! Episode 45: Observing the Back-Up What can your horse’s back-up tell you about their biomechanics, coordination, and comfort? In this episode, we dissect this specific movement. We explore: • Why backing up is unavoidable in practical settings • The difference between a trained response vs. true postural awareness • How connection, relaxation, and flow are reflected in the back-up
2025-08-0342 minThe Equine Functional Posture Podcast
The Equine Functional Posture PodcastEpisode 44: Kissing Spines If you enjoyed this episode we would love for you to follow and share the episode with your friends and would greatly appreciate a 5 star rating so we can continue to impact the world for the horse!! Episode 44: Guest: Kissing Spines Kissing spine, also known as Overriding Dorsal Spinous Processes is one of the most discussed and often feared diagnoses related to equine back pain. What does it really mean for the horse? In this discussion we unpack the condition from a functional and whole-horse perspective. We explore: • The role of posture in both in...
2025-07-2749 minThe Equine Functional Posture Podcast
The Equine Functional Posture PodcastEpisode 43: Guest: Fiona Dearing - The Value of Bit Fitting If you enjoyed this episode we would love for you to follow and share the episode with your friends and would greatly appreciate a 5 star rating so we can continue to impact the world for the horse!! Episode 43: Guest: Fiona Dearing - The Value of Bit Fitting Is your horse’s bit helping or hindering their posture? We’re joined by bit fitting professional Fiona Dearing to talk about the relevance and use of bits throughout history, and how whole body biomechanics are influenced by the comfort of the mouth. We Discuss: Common beh...
2025-07-2053 minThe Equine Functional Posture Podcast
The Equine Functional Posture PodcastEpisode 42: The Postural Impacts of Saddle Fit If you enjoyed this episode we would love for you to follow and share the episode with your friends and would greatly appreciate a 5 star rating so we can continue to impact the world for the horse!! Episode 42: The Postural Impacts of Saddle Fit Is your horse's posture, behaviour, or performance trying to tell you something about their saddle fit? In this episode, we explore how this piece of tack influences biomechanics, core function, and back health. We Discuss:  The subtle signs of saddle-related compensation How posture and movement patterns are affected by poor s...
2025-07-1357 minThe Equine Functional Posture Podcast
The Equine Functional Posture PodcastEpisode 41: Encore- Ep 14 Why The Roach If you enjoyed this episode we would love for you to follow and share the episode with your friends and would greatly appreciate a 5 star rating so we can continue to impact the world for the horse!! Episode 41: Encore- Ep 14 Why The Roach? In this conversation we discuss the symptom of a roach back (raised lumbar spine) - the anatomy, causes, treatment and managements options.    Join Dr. Raquel Butler and Sophie Vandenberg for a conversation as we discuss the presence of a roach back (raised lumbar spine) - the anatomy, causes, treatment and management...
2025-07-0544 minVandenberg Flash Focus
Vandenberg Flash FocusEp. 42 | After Rising Lion and Spiderweb: U.S. Vulnerabilities and CCP SabotageUkraine through Operation Spiderweb and Israel through Operation Rising Lion surreptitiously smuggled drones behind enemy lines and successfully neutralized critical Russian and Iranian assets. As we continue to watch the aftermath of these operations, Operations Rising Lion and Spiderweb raise urgent questions for the United States; namely, how vulnerable are we to technologically driven attacks here? And how exactly is our leading adversary, China, interpreting some of the more innovative new operations in these conflicts? Jacqueline Deal, Vandenberg Advisory Board member and Co-Founder of the American Academy for Strategic Education, and Michael Sobolik, Vandenberg Advisory Board member and Senior...
2025-06-2450 minVandenberg Flash Focus
Vandenberg Flash FocusSpecial Episode: 80 Years Since V-E Day80 years ago today, Nazi forces issued an unconditional surrender to the Allied Powers, marking the official end of World War II in Europe. Victory in Europe Day (V-E Day) serves as a great reminder of what happens when Americans, with our full might and allies along side us, stand up to tyrants seeking to revise the world order. How can we best commemorate those who gave everything to secure our cherished freedoms? And how can we live up to their example today? Thomas Spoehr, Executive Director for Operations at American Battle Monuments Commission in Paris and Vandenberg Coalition Advisory Bo...
2025-05-0828 minVandenberg Flash Focus
Vandenberg Flash FocusEp. 39 | Iran’s Puppets Playing PiratesEmboldened by its patron, Iran, Houthi drone and missile attacks have disrupted international shipping in the Red Sea since November 2023. In response, the Trump administration has launched a series of “decisive and powerful” airstrikes against the Houthis, with President Trump declaring that any future Houthi attack will be treated as an attack by Iran itself. Real Admiral Mark Montgomery, Senior Director of the Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation, Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, and one of the newest members of The Vandenberg Coalition’s Advisory Board, joins Flash Focus to discuss the current situation, the pa...
2025-03-2122 minVandenberg Flash Focus
Vandenberg Flash FocusA Conservative Strategy for Countering RussiaIn this special episode, we mark the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale, unprovoked invasion of Ukraine in 2022 by revisiting the Vandenberg Coalition and the McCain Institute’s November 2024 report, “A Conservative Strategy for Countering Russia.” The report features insights from top conservative thought leaders on how the United States should confront the Russian threat. The authors importantly remind us that Russia remains one of the U.S. and its democratic allies’ most destructive adversaries, and assert that U.S. leadership and robust involvement — not isolationism and withdrawal — are essential to countering Russia and protecting American interests.You can read t...
2025-02-211h 08Vandenberg Flash Focus
Vandenberg Flash FocusEp. 37 | Solving the Middle East: Policy Recommendations for the New AdministrationThe policies of the Biden administration not only failed to extinguish the foreign policy fires consuming the Middle East; they actively accelerated them. Recognizing the urgent need for a revamped Middle East strategy, the Vandenberg Coalition convened a working group of experts to proposed policy solutions to more effectively advance U.S. interests and regional stability. One of group’s experts, Gabe Scheinmann—Executive Director of the Alexander Hamilton Society and a member of the Vandenberg Governance Board— joins Flash Focus to discuss the threat landscape and share some of the report’s conclusions. You can read the Vande...
2025-01-2734 minVandenberg Flash Focus
Vandenberg Flash FocusEp. 35 | Adiós, Assad: The U.S. Reaction to Events in SyriaIn a stunning turn of events, a collection of rebel forces led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), an entity designated by the United States and numerous countries as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, toppled the government of Bashar al-Assad, marking the end of the 50-year brutal rule of the Assad family over Syria. The astonishing speed at which Assad’s regime fell leaves many questions to be answered about what happened. How did Assad fall so quickly? Who are the rebel groups responsible for Assad’s demise, and what is their future in Syria? How are regional actors responding to thes...
2024-12-1857 minVandenberg Flash Focus
Vandenberg Flash FocusEp. 34 | The Financial Fight: An Economic Strategy to Defeat the CCPFor decades, the repressive Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has weaponized its position in the global economy to build geoeconomic leverage, fund its military modernization, fuel its global illicit activities, and wage economic warfare on the United States. Americans can no longer afford the costs of an unfettered CCP. What actions can the incoming administration and Congress take to counter the CCP economic threat? The China Economic & Strategy Initiative’s (CESI) recent report, “Defeating the CCP: A Running Start,” details a robust economic strategy to address this critical issue. In this episode of Flash Focus, Vandenberg Coalition Executive Director Carrie Filipe...
2024-12-1023 minVandenberg Flash Focus
Vandenberg Flash FocusEp. 33 | Picking Putin's Pockets: How to Fix America's Sanctions Towards RussiaRussia remains one of America’s most destructive adversaries, as displayed by its unprovoked invasion of Ukraine in 2022 and ongoing efforts to wage non-kinetic warfare against the world’s democracies. With President Trump set to take office in two months, the Vandenberg Coalition and the McCain Institute have assembled a report featuring proposals from national security leaders with prior government experience on how his administration can confront the Russian threat. In this episode of Flash Focus, Vandenberg Executive Director Carrie Filipetti speaks with Matt Zweig, Senior Director of Policy at FDD Action, about his recommendations for a new approach for...
2024-11-2128 minThe Boardroom 180 Podcast
The Boardroom 180 PodcastEmployee Ownership Trusts with John Stevens and Jason Vandenberg of Camilla Advisory GroupIn this episode, Munir Haque speaks with John Stevens and Jason Vandenberg, president and senior vice president of Camilla Advisory Group, about their approach to employee ownership and advisory services. John and Jason discuss Camilla’s three primary service areas: employee share plans, fractional CFO services, and merger and acquisition (M&A) advisory. They emphasize their focus on employee ownership trusts as a means for companies to empower employees and build business value.They explore the rising interest in employee ownership trusts (EOT), an interest which has gained momentum with recent Canadian legislation offering a $10 million ca...
2024-11-1952 minVandenberg Flash Focus
Vandenberg Flash FocusEp. 32 | What to Expect When You’re Expecting Trump: Foreign Policy in the 119th CongressRepublican control of the White House and majorities in both branches have set the stage to implement President Trump’s foreign policy agenda. What can we expect from the confirmations process and national security committees, and which of President Trump’s foreign policy priorities are likely to garner bipartisan support? In this episode of Flash Focus, join Vandenberg Senior Director for Policy Ana Quintana as she speaks with Michael Allen, Vandenberg Advisory Board Member and Managing Director and Partner of Beacon Global Strategies, and Lester Munson, Co-Head of the International Practice at BGR Group, on what to expect from this...
2024-11-1825 minVandenberg Flash Focus
Vandenberg Flash FocusEp. 31 | Anatomy of a Hurricane ResponseBrian Cavanaugh, former Senior Director for Resilience Policy on the National Security Council (NSC), current Senior Vice President at American Global Strategies, and Vandenberg Coalition Advisory Board member joins Flash Focus. In the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Brian and Vandenberg Executive Director Carrie Filipetti discuss the protocol guiding hurricane emergency response efforts. Helene and Milton have rocked the southeastern U.S., decimating communities, leaving millions without power, and resulting in the death of over 200 Americans and reportedly over a 1,000 remain missing. For many Americans, these storms have evoked imagery from other recent catastrophic hurricanes in U.S...
2024-10-1134 minVandenberg Flash Focus
Vandenberg Flash FocusEp. 30 | One Year Since October 7th: Antisemitism in AmericaBonnie Glick, Advisory Board Member of the Vandenberg Coalition, Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD), and former Deputy Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), joins Vandenberg Executive Director Carrie Filipetti for the final of three special Flash Focus episodes reflecting on the year since the October 7th attack. Bonnie specifically explores the impact on the Jewish community, notably how October 7th has fueled a surge of antisemitism in the United States. The world’s longest hatred, antisemitism has most recently infiltrated college campuses and communities across the nation and has inspired a wo...
2024-10-0631 minVandenberg Flash Focus
Vandenberg Flash FocusEp. 28 | One Year Since October 7th: Lessons for Israeli and American SecurityElliott Abrams, Chairman of the Vandenberg Coalition, Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, and former Special Representative for Iran and Venezuela, joins Vandenberg Executive Director Carrie Filipetti for the first of three special Flash Focus episodes marking the one-year anniversary of Hamas' brutal terrorist attack against Israel on October 7th. In this episode, Elliott reflects on lessons that American policymakers should glean from October 7th and following events, the evolving dynamics between Israel and its regional partners and adversaries, how Israel and the U.S. should respond to Iran’s October 1st attack, and the future of th...
2024-10-0643 minVandenberg Flash Focus
Vandenberg Flash FocusEp. 24 | American Strength: Exploring the NDS Commission’s FindingsIn our latest episode of Vandenberg Flash Focus, we discuss the newly released report from the National Defense Strategy Commission, which was mandated by Congress to assess the Biden administration’s National Defense Strategy. Vandenberg Advisory Board member Roger Zakheim, who currently serves as the Washington Director of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute, has twice served as a member of the National Defense Strategy Commission. In this episode, he lays out the details of its findings, the limitations of American defense, and why American leadership should matter to everyday citizens.
2024-08-2024 minVandenberg Flash Focus
Vandenberg Flash FocusEp. 23 | “For Us This is Life:” Venezuela’s Future After FraudIn this episode of Flash Focus Vandenberg Executive Director Carrie Filipetti is joined by the Chairman of the Vandenberg Coalition, Elliott Abrams, who currently serves as a Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations and was the U.S.'s former Special Representative for Iran and Venezuela, as well as Miguel Pizarro, Commissioner to the United Nations for the Venezuelan interim government and a member of the Venezuelan National Assembly representing Petare. This past Sunday, millions of Venezuelans came out to vote in presidential elections after years of the Maduro regime's dictatorship. Exit polls indicated opposition candidate Edmundo...
2024-07-3040 minVandenberg Flash Focus
Vandenberg Flash FocusSpecial Episode: Lost Decade with Richard Fontaine & Robert BlackwillVandenberg is joined by authors Richard Fontaine and Robert Blackwill to discuss their new book, Lost Decade: The US Pivot to Asia and the Rise of Chinese Power moderated by Vandenberg Director of Strategic Partnerships Sydney Novak. U.S. policymakers often discuss a need to “pivot to Asia,” but what does that mean exactly? Lost Decade authors Richard Fontaine and Amb. Robert Blackwill tell the story of Washington’s strategic reorientation towards the Indo-Pacific and simultaneous rise of China’s power and assertiveness. What were the impulses behind the pivot? What challenges has this posed for America’s role in t...
2024-06-1456 minCountering Chinese Communist Party Influence Around the World
Countering Chinese Communist Party Influence Around the WorldRed Shadows: Unveiling China's Coercive Campaign for Influence in the United StatesThank you to our friends at the Heritage Foundation for co-hosting this live conversation on the CCP's growing influence operations inside the United States!Guests:Bryan Burack | The Heritage FoundationBrian Cavanaugh | American Global StrategiesJacqueline Deal | Long Term Strategy GroupMichele Exner | Parents Defending EducationHost:Carrie Filipetti | The Vandenberg CoalitionThe rise of China isn’t just a foreign concern. Over the last few years, there have been multiple incidents of Chinese attacks against our homeland, from the 2023 spy balloon, to in...
2024-04-041h 00Countering Chinese Communist Party Influence Around the World
Countering Chinese Communist Party Influence Around the WorldBeyond the Great Wall: China's Ambitions in the Multilateral SystemIn this installment of “Countering Chinese Communist Party Influence Around the World,” leading experts discuss China’s growing influence in multilateral organizations. Executive Director of The Vandenberg Coalition Carrie Filipetti speaks with former U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues and the U.S. Representative at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women  Kelley Currie and former Chief of Staff to U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations Nikki R. Haley Morgan Viña, who outline ways for the United States to effectively counter the CCP while strengthening our leadership role on the global stage.  In this...
2024-01-1657 minCountering Chinese Communist Party Influence Around the World
Countering Chinese Communist Party Influence Around the WorldThe Far East Meets the Middle: Examining China’s Growing Influence in the Middle EastIn this installment of “Countering Chinese Communist Party Influence Around the World,” leading experts discuss China’s growing influence in the Middle East. Vandenberg Coalition Executive Director Carrie Filipetti speaks with Associate Professor of National Security Strategy at the National War College Dr. Dawn Murphy, Managing Director and Lane-Swig Senior Fellow at The Washington Institute for Near East Policy Michael Singh, and Craig Singleton, Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies to discuss China’s growing influence in the Middle East.In...
2023-12-201h 01Vandenberg Flash Focus
Vandenberg Flash FocusSpecial Episode: Rep. Ashley Hinson on the Future of Conservative Foreign PolicyThe Vandenberg Coalition's Executive Director, Carrie Filipetti, sat down with Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (R-IA) to discuss her role on the House Select Committee on the CCP, securing the national defense at a time of fiscal uncertainty, the importance of American leadership, and more.This special episode is part of the Vandenberg Coalition's Future of Conservative Foreign Policy series, where we discuss the challenges facing the United States and how conservative policymakers should approach the world stage.
2023-12-1548 minCountering Chinese Communist Party Influence Around the World
Countering Chinese Communist Party Influence Around the WorldThe New Scramble for Africa: A Competition for Influence and Race for ResourcesIn this installment of “Countering Chinese Communist Party Influence Around the World,” leading experts discuss China’s growing influence in Africa. Vandenberg Coalition Executive Director Carrie Filipetti speaks with Vandenberg Coalition Advisory Board Members Amb. J. Peter Pham, former U.S. Special Envoy for the Sahel Region and for the Great Lakes Region of Africa, and Aleksandra Gadzala Tirziu, a non-resident Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council. In this series, the Vandenberg Coalition shifts the focus beyond the Indo-Pacific and into various regions around the world where the Chinese Communist Party continues to threaten America...
2023-11-291h 02Countering Chinese Communist Party Influence Around the World
Countering Chinese Communist Party Influence Around the WorldThe Road Ahead: China's Growing Footprint in South AsiaIn this installment of “Countering Chinese Communist Party Influence Around the World,” leading experts cover China’s expanding role in India, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. Vandenberg Coalition Executive Director Carrie Filipetti speaks with Lisa Curtis, Senior Fellow and Director of the Indo-Pacific Security Program at Center for a New American Security and Nargis Nehan, who formerly served as Afghanistan’s Acting Minister of Mines and Petroleum.  In this series, the Vandenberg Coalition shifts the focus beyond the Indo-Pacific and into various regions around the world where the Chinese Communist Party continues to threaten American interests. Each episode in the series...
2023-11-081h 07Countering Chinese Communist Party Influence Around the World
Countering Chinese Communist Party Influence Around the WorldIt Takes Two to Tango: China’s Growing Influence in Latin America and the CaribbeanIn this installment of “Countering Chinese Communist Party Influence Around the World,” leading experts provide insights and analysis into China’s malign influence in our hemisphere or neighborhood: Latin America. Vandenberg Coalition Executive Director Carrie Filipetti speaks with Director of the Americas Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Dr. Ryan Berg and Dr. R. Evan Ellis, professor of Latin American studies at the U.S. Army War College’s Strategic Studies Institute. In this series, the Vandenberg Coalition shifts the focus beyond the Indo-Pacific and into various regions around the world where the Chinese C...
2023-10-251h 06Countering Chinese Communist Party Influence Around the World
Countering Chinese Communist Party Influence Around the WorldA Bad Romance: China's Relationship with EuropeIn this installment of “Countering Chinese Communist Party Influence Around the World,” leading experts discuss the CCP’s growing influence in Europe. Vandenberg Coalition Executive Director Carrie Filipetti speaks with Hudson Institute Senior Fellow and Director of the Center on Europe and Eurasia Peter Rough and former Deputy Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Europe and Russia Affairs Ryan Tully.  In this series, the Vandenberg Coalition shifts the focus beyond the Indo-Pacific and into various regions around the world where the Chinese Communist Party continues to threaten American interests. Each episode in the series d...
2023-10-0455 minCountering Chinese Communist Party Influence Around the World
Countering Chinese Communist Party Influence Around the WorldRising to the Challenge: Addressing China's Economic Threats to the United StatesIn this installment of “Countering Chinese Communist Party Influence Around the World,” leading experts cover one of the most critical and contentious aspects of U.S. China competition: economic policy. Vandenberg Coalition Executive Director Carrie Filipetti speaks with former Chief of Staff for the U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Clete Willems, former Deputy Director of the National Economic Council, on rising to the challenge: addressing China’s economic threats to the United States. In this series, the Vandenberg Coalition shifts the focus beyond the Indo-Pacific and into various regions around the world where the Chinese Communi...
2023-09-201h 02Countering Chinese Communist Party Influence Around the World
Countering Chinese Communist Party Influence Around the WorldNavigating China's Backyard: A Closer Look at China in the Indo-Pacific RegionFor the kickoff of “Countering Chinese Communist Party Influence Around the World,” leading experts cover China’s own backyard—the Indo-Pacific—to lay the groundwork for their strategic interests and activity around the world. Vandenberg Coalition Executive Director Carrie Filipetti speaks with former Deputy National Security Advisor Matt Pottinger, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs David Feith, and Richard Fontaine, CEO of the Center for a New American Security, for a closer look at China in the Indo-Pacific region.  In this series, the Vandenberg Coalition shifts the focus beyond the Indo-Pac...
2023-09-181h 10SHOTGUN-MOSHCAST-GUATEMETAL
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2022-04-301h 01This Could Be Interesting
This Could Be InterestingTCBI #18 - The Pareto Problem"Whoever has will be given more, and they will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what they have will be taken from them."- Matthew 13:12What a ruthless principle. Pareto Distribution (or "The Matthew Principle) can be found in almost any distributive dataset. 20% of people have 80% of the money in (almost all) economic systems. 20% of people have 80% of the power in (almost all) political systems. 20% of any language gets used 80% of the time in (all) languages. It's especially frustrating thinking about the Matthew Principle playing out beyond the 80/20 rule to the point where...
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This Could Be InterestingTCBI #5 - The Sin God Commands - Lloyd VandenbergLloyd Vandenberg is my dad. He's 100% Dutch by blood but was born in Canada. He grew up in the Dutch Reformed church and became part of the Charismatic Evangelical tradition as a young adult. He and my mom have been touring with the rest of the family around the United States and Canada under the name "New Generation Ministry" for the past 30 years performing Christian "worship music" as well as counseling couples and sharing my dad's story of freedom from addiction.The last two years have been pretty wild for us as a family, and my dad...
2021-03-031h 54This Could Be Interesting
This Could Be InterestingTCBI #0 - What could be interesting? - Andrew Kalmar, Connor Howard, Evan VandenbergHey, I just started a podcast! The concept of the show is based around the medium of the "long-form conversation". It's a medium that allows people to unpack complicated and positions on things in an appropriately long format that allows for some nuance and genuine humanity. I've been watching people in my community gradually sort of "drift apart" in certain ways, especially in their ability to have conversations about issues they don't see eye to eye on. While I found this increasingly concerning pointing at other people, it hit me in a big way when I began to see that t...
2021-02-171h 54Genuinely Useful
Genuinely UsefulCycling Through Remembering, Forgetting, and Remembering Again - Jeremy & Heather NovaAbe Vandenberg talks with Jeremy & Heather Nova about having had an ultra-competitive mindset while also pursuing a spiritual path that eventually lead to becoming parents. Subscribe for Email new episode Notifications HERE --- Former US bike cross country national champions: Jeremy Nova 20 years of competitive riding 17 World Championship team appearances, and a visit to the Olympics & Creative Director at Studio Shed. "...the most important thing you can do is to start cultivating a practice where‍‍‍ you really cultivate a lot of stillness, cause that's what it take...
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