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What happens when life pulls you into the depths of loss, transition, and unexpected change?

You emerge—changed. After 14 months away, we’re finally ready to share why we left, what we learned, and why waiting is no longer an option.

✅ How grief and transformation shape the path forward—even when you don’t choose it

✅ The power of Why Wait?—and how it’s reshaping everything we do

✅ The role of community, not just as support, but as a true coalition of belonging

✅ Why stepping away was the only way to step forward

We thought we’d be gone for a few weeks. Instead, life unraveled, reassembled, and left us with a deeper understanding of what really matters. This episode is about more than where we’ve been—it’s about the universal experience of change, the kind that forces you to pause, reassess, and step back into the world with a new calling.

This isn’t just our story. It’s an invitation—to reflect, to connect, and to move toward what’s calling you…..Why Wait?!

⏳ Episode Breakdown

00:00 | Welcome Back – Our 14-Month JourneyWhy we disappeared, what changed, and why we’re finally back.

00:45 | The Deep Work of Grief & TransitionHow loss, change, and uncertainty shaped our path forward.

01:55 | Expanding Our Vision: Substack & The Healing With Horses CompassWhy we’re moving beyond social media and how you can join us.

05:09 | The Reality of Commuting, Relocation & Life OverhaulHow four hours a day in the car led to a complete lifestyle shift.

08:17 | Returning to Horsemanship: A Transformational Training ExperienceLessons learned from rehabilitating client horses—and ourselves.

12:32 | The MSW Journey: Pursuing Higher Education in Mental HealthWhy Victoria returned to school to deepen her impact in equine-assisted therapy.

17:57 | The Hawaiian Dream That Almost HappenedOur time at Hana Ranch and the opportunity that nearly changed everything.

21:14 | Letting Go: When a Child Leaves HomeThe emotional reality of Jacob’s move and navigating major life transitions.

25:26 | Moving Through Change: The Grief & Growth ParadoxWhy transition isn’t just about loss—but also about expansion.

26:22 | Unexpected Loss & the Weight of GoodbyeThe passing of Pilgrim and Blue—and what it meant for our family.

31:20 | New Paths, New Possibilities: The Power of RebuildingHow we turned obstacles into stepping stones toward something greater.

32:55 | Higher Education, Part Two: The OTD JourneyJosh’s decision to enter an accelerated doctoral program for occupational therapy.

36:40 | A Milestone Moment: James’ College JourneyHow our eldest took a bold step into his future at the University of Oregon.

39:18 | Merging Mental Health & Equine Therapy: A New ApproachHow evidence-based therapeutic techniques integrate with equine-assisted healing.

44:51 | The Ripple Effect of Healing: Why This Work MattersHow one person’s transformation can impact generations to come.

51:10 | The Future of Community & Connection: Why We Can’t WaitThe importance of building coalitions, forging deep relationships, and taking action now.

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