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The Daily Ride podcast is your source for all things horse and heart healing: training, ownership, personal stories, history, mental and emotional healing, connection, relationships with horses, the science of horsemanship and equine learning, and the equine community. The Daily Ride podcast proudly supports True Heart Healing, a non-profit focused on creating a healing environment and experience with horses to help individuals overcome trauma, stressors, mental or physical challenges, find hope, and discover purpose. Visit us at www.the-daily-ride.comMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/kite-flight/towards-the-lightLicense code: S6ZTE4BT2OKQTDHM
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- Oct 4, 202647 min
The Best Teachers Never Give You the Answer
Video Episode Available at: https://youtu.be/RXLUROgzmucIn this episode of The Daily Ride, I dig into the learning science behind "productive struggle": why performance and learning are not the same thing, how do you really learn (and remember) things best, and what your brain's error signal is doing before you're even consciously aware that you've made a mistake. Then I bring all of this back to the barn — how this same research explains the timing behind traditional pressure-release horse training, why showing a horse the answer doesn't actually seem to teach them anything, and why the most skilled horsemen (and teachers) spend most of their time doing what looks like nothing at all. It also has a lot to say about learned helplessness: what happens when our effort doesn't impact our outcomes, and the toll it can take on our long-term memory when we rescue a struggling learner too fast, whether horse or human.❤️ Support TRUE HEART HEALING❤️To support True Heart Healing and donate directly, visit us at https://www.truehearthealing.org Direct Donations: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/true-heart-healing📚 Sources for every study mentioned: Full list on Youtube episode.
- Sep 6, 202635 min
Just Foaling Around: The Science of Play
Video Episode Available on Youtube: https://youtu.be/zk8fpi9gA2gWhy do animals play — and why do humans seem to stop?In this episode of The Daily Ride, Morgan explores play as something much bigger than entertainment. Play is a biological system found throughout the animal kingdom, and research suggests it plays an important role in brain development, cognitive flexibility, emotional resilience, and our ability to adapt when things don’t go according to plan.We’ll look at how scientists actually define “true” play, what happens in the brain while we’re playing, and why young animals spend so much time chasing, wrestling, pouncing, exaggerating movements, and deliberately putting themselves in situations where they aren’t completely in control. In a sense, play may be practice for the unexpected: a safe place to experiment, make mistakes, recover, and try something different.We’ll also get into what happens when animals are deprived of opportunities to play, what that research might tell us about human development and animal welfare, and why play tends to disappear from our lives as we get older. Somewhere along the way, being bad at something becomes embarrassing, productivity starts taking over our free time, and activities without an obvious purpose can begin to feel like a waste- but maybe purposelessness is part of the point!Finally, Morgan shares some simple ways to bring play back into adult life as an opportunity to be curious, experiment, laugh, move, create, and occasionally be terrible at something- just because it’s fun.❤️ Support TRUE HEART HEALING❤️To support True Heart Healing and donate directly, visit us at https://www.truehearthealing.org Direct Donations: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/true-heart-healingFull Research Reference List available on Youtube: https://youtu.be/zk8fpi9gA2g⸻Special thanks to Ben Dellenbach for the original intro music and @darylbrownproductions for the video mentorship.#TheDailyRide #HorseHealing #Play #psychologyresearch #HealingJourney #Coregulation #Podcast
- Aug 9, 202652 min
Grief: The Transformation of Love [VIDEO]
This episode contains photos and videos from Morgan and her community. For the best experience, watch the video format at: https://youtu.be/qK3tnzS4bzYGrief is a universal experience, yet it's often misunderstood. Many people think of grief solely as a reaction to death, but in reality, grief can encompass a broader spectrum of emotional responses to any form of loss. In this episode, Morgan explores the profound and multifaceted nature of grief, especially as it relates to animals, horses, and our loved ones. She shares personal stories contributed from within our community to underpin scientific insights and spiritual perspectives on grief. This episode aims to help listeners navigate their own grief journeys with hope and kindness, knowing that they are not alone in their experience.Key Topics Covered:-The neuroscience of grief and attachment-The theory of Continuing Bonds after loss-The unique grief of pet loss-Spiritual perspectives on animals in heaven-The impact of grief on identity and love-How horses process- and help us process- grief-The dual process model of bereavement-Practical ways to support grieving others-🎙️Voices from our community🎙️❤️ Support TRUE HEART HEALING❤️To support True Heart Healing and donate directly, visit us at https://www.truehearthealing.orgDirect Donations: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-...⸻Special thanks to Ben Dellenbach for the original intro music, and @darylbrownproductions for the video mentorship.#TheDailyRide #HorseHealing #HealingJourney #Coregulation #Podcast #Perceptionhttps://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCkefPjk9oRxQsvwthJIh7LQ/collaboration/UCY32MHUYrOyysS4EQ-CphHQ
- Jul 5, 20261h 24m
Reading Between the Features - Reading Faces with Dr. Todd of WTF Why the Face? (Video Episode!)
🎥 Watch this episode on video!https://youtu.be/RyQqIX_q3JIWhat is your face saying about you? Much like reading horse whorls and features, can our human faces give us insight into ourselves?Whether you’re naturally skeptical or deeply curious, this episode is an invitation to explore a different way of looking at ourselves.This week on The Daily Ride, I’m joined by Dr. Todd Frisch, chiropractor, speaker, and founder of Why the Face?, to discuss the fascinating world of face reading. Drawing from decades of clinical experience, TCM principles, and his own observations, Dr. Todd shares how he believes our facial features can offer insights into personality, communication styles, emotional patterns, and overall well-being.Together we explore:What face reading is and the nine primary face shapes and the characteristics often associated with themHow facial observations may influence communication, leadership, and relationshipsThe connection between emotional experiences, health, and the faceGender differences in communication and emotional processingThe role of kindness, personal responsibility, and intention in healingWhy learning to better understand ourselves may help us better understand others—including our horses!Whether you’re interested in psychology, holistic health, personal growth, or simply love conversations that challenge you to see the world from a new perspective, this episode offers plenty to think about and encourages you to share your gifts with the world- with kindness and love.If you enjoyed this episode, please consider following The Daily Ride, leaving a review, and sharing it with someone who loves exploring the connection between people, horses, and lifelong learning.Follow Dr. Todd and get your face read too at www.wtfwhytheface.com and follow him on social media at:Instagram: @wtf_drtoddTikTok: @wtf_why.the.faceFacebook: @WTF.Dr.ToddSubscribe to Why the Face on Youtube: @WTFWhytheFaceAnalysis📗 Get the original "WTF? Why the Face": https://wtfwhytheface.com/product/book/📘 PRE-ORDER "WTF2? Why the Face": https://wtfwhytheface.com/product/wtf2/#WhyTheFace #DrToddFrisch #FaceReading⸻❤️ Support the TRUE HEART HEALING❤️To support True Heart Healing and donate directly, visit us at www.truehearthealing.orgDirect Donations: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/true-heart-healing⸻Special thanks to Ben Dellenbach for the original intro music, and @darylbrownproductions for the video mentorship.#TheDailyRide #HorseHealing #HealingJourney #Coregulation #Podcast #Perception
- Mar 29, 202626 min
The Arena (VIDEO EPISODE!)
🎥 Watch this episode on video!https://youtu.be/o6-g5R-khpcAre you ready to step into the arena?In this ✨VIDEO✨ episode of The Daily Ride, Morgan explores one of the most misunderstood yet powerful forces in both horsemanship and human relationships: vulnerability. Drawing from Teddy Roosevelt's 1910 “Citizenship In a Republic” speech and the research of Brené Brown, this episode dives into what it truly means to walk into the arena—at the barn, and in life.You’ll hear:• The neuroscience behind emotional attunement and mirror neurons• How vulnerability creates safety in both humans and horses• The role of co-regulation and nervous system healing• The story of another US President whose life was shaped by horses• How emotional attunement is rooted in biology, not just intuition• How healing happens in relationships• How safety is created through presence, regulation, and honesty⸻🎥 Watch This Episode on YouTube for the full experience:https://youtu.be/o6-g5R-khpc⸻❤️ Support the Mission❤️To support True Heart Healing and donate directly, visit us at www.the-daily-ride.comDiscount Links to Support THH:🛌 COZY EARTH PROMO:You get 21% OFF the entire website ( plus 15% of your purchase is donated to THH)www.cozyearth.comcode: THEDAILYRIDEhttps://cozyearth.com/discount/THEDAILYRIDE🧤Bear Knuckles:You get 15% OFF the entire website (plus 15% of your purchase is donated to THH)https://buybearknuckles.com/code: THEDAILYRIDE⸻Special thanks to Ben Dellenbach for the original intro music, and @darylbrownproductions for the video mentorship.#TheDailyRide #DaringGreatly #Vulnerability #ManInTheArena #ushistory #Horsemanship #HorseHumanConnection #EquineTherapy #HorseHealing #HealingJourney #Coregulation #podcast #growthmindset #lifelessons
- Feb 15, 202656 min
Inner Beauty: A Story of Rescue and Redemption (Part 2/2)
Morgan shares part 2 of 2 of her conversation with Becky Gonzalez, a fellow horse owner and christian who has boarded her horses at the USAFA for years. In this conversation, Rebecca Gonzalez shares her profound connection with horses and how they serve as a source of healing and emotional support. She discusses her experiences with horse rescue, the challenges of caring for them, and the deep bonds formed through these relationships. Rebecca emphasizes the importance of allowing horses to be themselves and the lessons they teach about trust, love, and resilience. She also expresses her aspirations to create a therapy ranch for women, highlighting the therapeutic benefits of equine companionship. Morgan and Rebecca discuss their belief that horses are sentient beings that offer emotional healing, and the bond between horse and owner can be deeply transformative. Rescue and rehabilitation of horses can lead to personal growth, and horses themselves thrive when allowed to live naturally and freely. Rebecca shares her experience in learning that trusting in God can help navigate life's uncertainties, horses can teach us about resilience and love, and every horse has a unique story and potential to heal. "They are daily reminders of grace."To support True Heart Healing, visit us at www.the-daily-ride.comCOZY EARTH PROMO: You get 41% OFF the entire website ( plus 15% of your purchase is donated to THH)www.cozyearth.comcode: THEDAILYRIDEhttps://cozyearth.com/discount/THEDAILYRIDEBear Knuckles: You get 15% OFF the entire website (plus 15% of your purchase is donated to THH)https://buybearknuckles.com/code: THEDAILYRIDEMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/kite-flight/towards-the-lightLicense code: S6ZTE4BT2OKQTDHM
- Feb 1, 20261h 3m
Inner Beauty: A Story of Rescue and Redemption (Part 1/2)
Morgan shares part 1 of 2 of her conversation with Becky Gonzalez, a fellow horse owner and christian who has boarded her horses at the USAFA for years. Their conversation explores the profound journey of horse ownership, focusing on the emotional and spiritual connections formed between humans and horses. The discussion highlights the rescue of Becky's heart-horse named Tansy, the bond that developed between her and her owner, and the lessons learned about faith, surrender, and maternal instincts. Through personal anecdotes, Becky reflects on the transformative power of love and connection in the context of animal rescue and ownership.Key Episode Takeaways:Surrendering control can lead to unexpected blessings.The journey of horse ownership can mirror personal growth.Maternal instincts in animals reflect deep emotional capacities.Horses can experience grief and attachment similar to humans.Animals can sense and respond to human emotions.Faith is the foundation of life-changing relationships.To support True Heart Healing, visit us at www.the-daily-ride.comCOZY EARTH PROMO: You get 41% OFF the entire website ( plus 15% of your purchase is donated to THH)www.cozyearth.comcode: THEDAILYRIDEhttps://cozyearth.com/discount/THEDAILYRIDEBear Knuckles: You get 15% OFF the entire website (plus 15% of your purchase is donated to THH)https://buybearknuckles.com/code: THEDAILYRIDEMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/kite-flight/towards-the-lightLicense code: S6ZTE4BT2OKQTDHM
- Jan 18, 202631 min
Beyond the Click/Cookie: Environment and Associations in R+ Training
In this episode of the Daily Ride Podcast, Morgan delves into the multifaceted concept of positive reinforcement in training animals, using examples from her horse and dog. She emphasizes the importance of not only rewarding desired behaviors but also controlling the environment and creating positive associations to enhance learning and communication. The discussion covers the distinctions between reinforcement and punishment, the significance of setting up a conducive environment for training, and the deeper psychological impacts of positive reinforcement on both animals and humans. Morgan concludes by encouraging listeners to focus on progress rather than perfection in their training endeavors, and most importantly, to make sure you both are having fun together!Key Episode Takeaways:Positive reinforcement is effective across all species because we all deserve to be heard and valued.Controlling the environment can prevent undesired behaviors by stacking the deck in your animal's favor.Creating positive associations enhances learning experiences.Reinforcement increases behavior frequency, while punishment decreases it.Positive reinforcement fosters two-way communication between trainer and animal.Understanding an animal's emotional state is crucial for effective training.Positive associations can transform negative experiences into positive ones.Training should be a fun and engaging experience for both parties.Mindfulness in training can lead to better outcomes and relationships.Progress is more important than perfection in training.To support True Heart Healing, visit us at www.the-daily-ride.comCOZY EARTH PROMO: You get 41% OFF the entire website (plus 15% of your purchase is donated to THH)www.cozyearth.comcode: THEDAILYRIDEhttps://cozyearth.com/discount/THEDAILYRIDEBear Knuckles: You get 15% OFF the entire website (plus 15% of your purchase is donated to THH)https://buybearknuckles.com/code: THEDAILYRIDEMusic from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/kite-flight/towards-the-lightLicense code: S6ZTE4BT2OKQTDHM
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