In this deeply calming and inspiring episode, Megan Blacksmith interviews Silke Garces, founder of Horse Mind Coaching. Silke shares how she transitioned from a high-stress corporate job to building a healing business in France that combines NLP and horse-assisted coaching.

She explains how horses—yes, even virtually over Zoom—can help clients regulate their nervous systems, access suppressed emotions, and experience profound inner peace. Megan also shares her personal session experience, including a powerful physical shift with neck pain.

Whether you're a coach, practitioner, or simply curious about animal-assisted transformation, this episode will open your heart and mind.

In This Episode:

• Silke’s shift from corporate burnout to heart-led business

• What horse coaching actually looks like (yes, even on Zoom!)

• How horses mirror energy and support trauma processing

• The neuroscience behind horse-led nervous system regulation

• The power of blending NLP with animal wisdom

• How to book a horse-assisted session with Silke

• The story behind Silke’s intuitive 8-horse “team”

Featured Guest: 👩‍🦰 Silke Garces Founder of Horse Mind Coaching Website: silkegarces.com TikTok: @silkegarces Free Horse Meditation: Available on her homepage

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Transcript: https://becomingzesty.com/season-21-ep-33/

In this episode of the Becoming Zesty Podcast, Megan sits down with registered dietitian and business coach Laura Schoenfeld to talk about navigating entrepreneurship while raising a young family. Laura shares how becoming a mom completely reshaped her business model—from high-intensity launches to simplified evergreen systems. She opens up about redefining her core values, restructuring her client services, and learning how to prioritize what truly matters with limited time and energy. Whether you're a mom, a coach, or a business owner seeking aligned growth, this episode is packed with practical wisdom and real talk.

What We Cover:

• Laura’s transition from launch-heavy strategies to evergreen offers
• How motherhood shifted her priorities and business structure
• Creating a business model that supports your life—not the other way around
• The power of clarity, core values, and simplified systems
• Laura’s biggest belief shift after attending NLP training while six months pregnant

Connect with Laura:

• 🎧 Podcast: The Nourished CEO
• 📸 Instagram: @lauraschoenfeldrd
• 💼 Coaching Program: Nourished Business Accelerator

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Transcript: https://becomingzesty.com/season-21-ep-32/

In this episode, I dive into the top 12 lessons we've learned from our incredible business mentor, James Wedmore. We talk about the power of detaching from outcomes, solving real problems, and embracing a digital product mindset. You'll hear us reflect on the importance of knowing your numbers, building your team early, and creating a business that supports the life you want. I also share how personal growth, intuition, and big (but unattached) goals have shaped our journey. Plus, we’re offering some amazing bonuses for those joining James' Business by Design—including 1:1 sessions, live workshops, and powerful training modules. This episode is all about inspiring transformation—in both business and life.

Join The Rise of the Digital CEO 👉 https://becomingzesty.com/Rise

This is a once a year 3-part FREE training where James pops open the hood of his 12 Million Dollar A Year business and shows you how it’s run so you can replicate results and create your own Business By Design. 

And this year, he’s got more NEW things to share than ever before! Don't sleep on this amazing opportunity to learn from James!

Get Your First Digital Product 👉 https://becomingzesty.com/digitalproduct

Just getting started with digital products? Or working on your next one?!

This is exactly the training you didn’t know you needed to get clear on your next steps!

Megan shares lessons from her trip to Sedona, highlighting her $10k investment in a mastermind with her biz mentor, James Wedmore. She recounts the challenges (and uplevel!) that came with setting up a two-person podcast interview- and the importance of stepping outside of her comfort zone. Megan emphasizes the value of deep, transformative experiences in building strong friendships and achieving personal growth. She encourages listeners to invest in themselves and log hours with like-minded individuals for lasting connections. 

Join the Business By Design Priority List 👉

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It’s your all-access pass to everything James is rolling out this month—first dibs on registration for The Rise of the Digital CEO, exclusive podcast episodes, free tools, PDFs, and honestly? A front-row seat to one of the most inspiring seasons in this space.

Get Your First Digital Product 👉

Just getting started with digital products? Or working on your next one?!

This is exactly the training you didn’t know you needed from our amazing business mentor, James Wedmore. 

He walks you through- 

💡 How to pick the right product idea 💡The biggest mistakes new course creators make (and how to avoid them) 💡What to do before you worry about funnels or tech 💡How to price your first offer 💡What tech you ACTUALLY need to start (plus a special offer JUST for James’ students)

Register NOW 👉 https://becomingzesty.com/digitalproduct

Megan interviews Jennifer Finley, combining spiritual practices with business leadership to help people remove blocks and share their gifts. Jenni shares her approach combining intuition and organization, bringing together the left and right sides of the brain for a holistic approach to personal and professional growth, and many more!

Join the Business By Design Priority List 👉

https://www.jameswedmoretraining.com/a/2148101286/vTesteYk

It’s your all-access pass to everything James is rolling out this month—first dibs on registration for The Rise of the Digital CEO, exclusive podcast episodes, free tools, PDFs, and honestly? A front-row seat to one of the most inspiring seasons in this space.

Get Your First Digital Product 👉

Just getting started with digital products? Or working on your next one?!

This is exactly the training you didn’t know you needed from our amazing business mentor, James Wedmore. 

He walks you through- 

💡 How to pick the right product idea 💡The biggest mistakes new course creators make (and how to avoid them) 💡What to do before you worry about funnels or tech 💡How to price your first offer 💡What tech you ACTUALLY need to start (plus a special offer JUST for James’ students)

Register NOW 👉 https://becomingzesty.com/digitalproduct

In this podcast episode features Megan interviewing James Wedmore, a business mentor, about beliefs, business growth, and personal transformation. James shares insights on overcoming limiting beliefs, the importance of consistency in business, focusing on serving others, and the value of personal growth. He discusses his own journey from $280,000 to $10 million in revenue and emphasizes the significance of mindset, process, and helping people in achieving business success.

Our friend and business mentor James Wedmore—who’s built a $12 million/year digital product business—is hosting a FREE 3-day live training called Your First Digital Product.  Register right now at https://becomingzesty.com/digitalproduct

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In this episode, Megan Blacksmith dives into accelerated transformation through functional medicine and brain-based habit change. She shares insights from her recent $10,000 mastermind experience in Sedona with James Wedmore, highlighting the power of deep, transformative experiences in personal growth and connection. Megan reflects on the challenges of setting up a two-person podcast interview and the importance of stepping outside comfort zones. Connect with us 👉

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Join our 2-Day In-Person Transformation Experience & Workshop on March 8-9, 2025 Amplify Your Impact 

Join us for our FREE monthly interactive mastermind with other entrepreneurs, ready to learn, share, and grow together Business Belief Breakthrough & Mastermind - Zesty

How does your body hold onto stress? In this episode, Dr. Alex Golden shares how physical health plays a key role in navigating life’s challenges. She dives into the mind-body connection, personal stories, and simple ways to release tension using both somatic and mental strategies. Tune in to learn how caring for all four bodies—physical, mental, emotional, and energetic—can help you feel more balanced and resilient.

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Join our 2-Day In-Person Transformation Experience & Workshop on March 8-9, 2025 Amplify Your Impact 

Join us for our FREE monthly interactive mastermind with other entrepreneurs, ready to learn, share, and grow together Business Belief Breakthrough & Mastermind - Zesty

In this episode, Dr. Alex Golden shares strategies for overcoming the fear of the unknown by addressing both the mental and emotional aspects. She explains how engaging the body through movement can help release fear and discusses practical ways to create safety nets for navigating uncertainty. Connect with us 👉

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Visit us at https://becomingzesty.com/ 

Join our 2-Day In-Person Transformation Experience & Workshop on March 8-9, 2025 Amplify Your Impact 

Join us for our FREE monthly interactive mastermind with other entrepreneurs, ready to learn, share, and grow together Business Belief Breakthrough & Mastermind - Zesty

In this episode, Dr. Alex Golden discusses the growth of empathy despite global challenges, emphasizing awareness as its foundation. She highlights the role of leaders in guiding others through increased awareness and shares details about upcoming events in Dallas. Dr. Alex concludes with a call to action for listeners to share the podcast and support its mission of transformation.

Connect with us 👉

Follow us on IG: @becomingzesty

Find us on FB: https://www.facebook.com/BecomingZesty

Visit us at https://becomingzesty.com/ 

Join our 2-Day In-Person Transformation Experience & Workshop on March 8-9, 2025 Amplify Your Impact 

Join us for our FREE monthly interactive mastermind with other entrepreneurs, ready to learn, share, and grow together Business Belief Breakthrough & Mastermind - Zesty