Transforming Lives with Christine Dickson: Trauma, Trust, and the Wisdom of Horses

Christine Dickson is an international speaker, mentor, clinical hypnotherapist, IEMT Advanced Practitioner, and Equine Coach who helps people let go of negative past memories and build a creative and connected life of purpose and abundance. Her clients describe the work as transformational and have gone on to create the life of their dreams. She lives in the Los Angeles area with her horses, dog, and cats.

In this episode of Equine Assisted World, Rupert Isaacson sits down with Christine to explore how her diverse expertise combines to guide clients through healing and personal growth. Christine shares her journey of overcoming adversity, her unique approach to equine-assisted coaching, and how horses serve as powerful mirrors for transformation.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

Christine’s Background and Approach (Starts at 1:00)
Christine discusses her diverse background, starting as a clinical hypnotherapist in 2004 and later becoming an advanced IEMT practitioner and equine coach. She explains how her modalities, combined with equine-assisted coaching, provide unique tools for addressing trauma and fostering personal growth.

The Impact of Childhood Conditioning (Starts at 12:45)
Christine explains how childhood experiences, particularly in families with addiction or personality disorders, shape subconscious patterns. She highlights the profound effects of hypervigilance, empathy, and the struggle to cultivate self-awareness and healthy boundaries.

How Horses Facilitate Healing (Starts at 23:10)
Christine shares how horses act as mirrors for our emotions and behaviors, helping clients gain clarity and insight. By observing and projecting onto horses, clients can identify and address patterns in their own lives.

Reclaiming Authenticity Through Transformation (Starts at 31:45)
Christine describes her personal journey of overcoming adversity, rediscovering herself, and creating a life aligned with her values. Her work focuses on empowering clients to break free from subconscious programming and step into a thriving, authentic life.

A Unique Approach to Equine-Assisted Coaching (Starts at 41:20)
Christine highlights the wisdom of horses in facilitating healing, emphasizing their ability to guide clients naturally. Her approach involves creating a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to interact with horses and uncover deep insights.

Memorable Moments from the Episode

• Christine reflects on the subconscious patterns formed in childhood and how they drive behavior into adulthood (12:45).
• The story of Christine rediscovering herself after financial hardship and personal challenges, using tools like The Artist’s Way (31:00).
• How a simple visit to a barn as a child sparked her connection to horses, leading to her passion for equine-assisted coaching (22:00).
• Rupert and Christine discuss the transformative power of projecting emotions onto horses as a way to gain clarity (25:45).
• Christine highlights the wisdom of horses and their natural ability to guide healing without needing rigid frameworks (41:20).
• Christine shares a powerful client story about someone finding their voice after years of feeling silenced, thanks to equine-assisted sessions (1:34:00).
• A deep dive into the concept of "radical self-compassion" and how it allows individuals to navigate trauma and self-healing (1:40:15).
• Rupert and Christine discuss the interconnectedness of the human nervous system with horses, offering insights into how non-verbal communication fosters trust and healing (1:48:00).
• Christine opens up about overcoming a difficult childhood shaped by addiction in her family, explaining how those early experiences fueled her empathy and understanding in her work with clients (1:55:30).
• Christine courageously opens up about her experience with prosecution and jail, reflecting on how this period of immense personal challenge forced her to confront her own pain and rebuild her life with clarity, authenticity, and purpose (1:55:30).

Contact Christine
🌐 Website: https://www.onthepathcoaching.net
📧 Email: [email protected]
📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChristineDicksonOnThePath
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onthepath_mentor/

See All of Rupert's Programs and Shows
🌐 https://rupertisaacson.com

Follow Us

Long Ride Home
🌐 Website: https://longridehome.com
📘 Facebook: https://facebook.com/longridehome.lrh
📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/longridehome_lrh
🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@longridehome

New Trails Learning Systems
🌐 Website: https://ntls.co
📘 Facebook: https://facebook.com/horseboyworld
📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/horseboyworld
🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/newtrailslearningsystems

Dive into this heartfelt conversation filled with transformative stories and practical insights. Don’t forget to subscribe, review, and share!