Discover how listening to your body and embracing presence can transform your leadership, relationships, and personal growth. In this episode, Tara Schad shares her journey from early horse connections to leading a nonprofit focused on healing through equine-assisted therapy and somatic work.

Key topics:

• Tara’s childhood relationship with horses and the profound sense of freedom they provided
• The intersection of somatic experiencing, emotional regulation, and trauma healing
• How horses mirror the human nervous system and reflect our internal states
• The role of leadership and love as seen through horse behavior and herd dynamics
• Personal stories of growth, vulnerability, and redefining love and safety
• Insights from international coaching and the significance of mindfulness in leadership
• The power of setting challenging goals like Ironman races and Boston Marathon
• The deeper meaning behind the motto "Fear Less, Love More" and moving from contraction to openness
• Practical ways to listen inward and trust your body's signals