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In this deeply moving and inspiring episode, host Amanda Held welcomes Katy Hubbard, Associate Director of HOOVES and Director of Youth Services, to share her transformative journey of resilience, healing, and authenticity. As a cornerstone of HOOVES for over 15 years, Katy’s story weaves together her passion for horses, her battle with breast cancer, and the profound power of vulnerability.

Katy opens up about her personal journey—discovering a lump just months after becoming a mother for the second time, navigating aggressive treatments while working full-time, and balancing the roles of caregiver, educator, and patient. She candidly discusses the challenges of facing societal stigmas around illness and the difficulty of asking for help, while also reflecting on how these experiences shaped her growth and inner strength.

Through this conversation, Katy highlights pivotal moments from her life, including a profound experience with her beloved horse, Shelby, during a HOOVES healing intensive. Shelby’s reaction in the arena pushed Katy to confront her tendency to hide behind perfectionism and overachievement, leading to a breakthrough in understanding the true meaning of vulnerability and authenticity. This epiphany not only deepened Katy’s connection with herself but also reshaped her relationships, her parenting, and her ability to help others.

Katy and Amanda also dive into the concept of holding space—allowing others to fully experience and express their emotions without interference or judgment. Katy shares how learning this practice has transformed her parenting approach, helping her highly sensitive daughter learn self-regulation and emotional resilience.

This episode is a powerful exploration of how embracing vulnerability can unlock deeper connections, foster healing, and create a more authentic life. Katy’s courage and honesty shine through as she shares her journey from survival to thriving and the lessons she’s learned along the way.

Join us for an emotional and uplifting conversation that reminds us all of the strength found in vulnerability, the healing power of connection, and the importance of living as our authentic selves.

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Disclaimer: This episode includes discussions of sensitive topics, including suicide and military sexual trauma. If you or someone you know is struggling, please call or text 988 for the Suicide Prevention Hotline. Help is always available.

In this heartfelt episode of The Pegasus Perspective, Amanda Held sits down with Tiffani Christine, the Director of Outreach and Impact at HOOVES, to share her extraordinary journey of resilience, healing, and purpose. Tiffani recounts her path from a multicultural Montessori upbringing that shaped her inclusive worldview, to the challenges she faced in the military, including systemic discrimination, military sexual trauma, and the loss of her career. Through it all, she describes how she navigated these experiences with strength, grace, and eventual surrender to the healing process.

Tiffani opens up about her struggles with PTSD, addiction, and the darkness of suicidal ideation, shedding light on the layers of trauma that many veterans carry. Her story takes a transformative turn as she discovers the profound healing power of equine-assisted services through HOOVES. She shares how this experience reignited her purpose, helped her reclaim her narrative, and inspired her to step into the limelight as an advocate for veterans and others in need of hope.

This episode is a testament to the power of vulnerability, the importance of sharing untold stories, and the possibility of transmuting pain into a renewed sense of purpose. Tiffani’s courage and authenticity will inspire listeners to embrace their own journeys of healing and self-discovery.

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In this enlightening episode of The Pegasus Perspective, Amanda Held dives deep into the profound idea that "feelings are feedback." She explores the biological and emotional origins of our feelings, explaining how our experiences and values shape the emotions we carry. Amanda challenges the common belief that negative emotions are something to be fixed, instead offering a perspective that honors and embraces these feelings as essential signals from our inner selves.

From her personal journey of navigating betrayal and loyalty to practical insights on aligning with our authentic selves, Amanda shares actionable steps to process emotions, establish boundaries, and transform challenges into growth. She also highlights the role of horses as unfiltered mirrors of our emotional states, demonstrating how equine interactions can help us release trapped emotions and live more authentically.

Whether you're grappling with tough emotions or looking for ways to deepen your self-awareness, this episode offers powerful takeaways to help you honor your feelings and reclaim your truth.

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In this powerful episode of the Pegasus Perspective Podcast, host Amanda Held welcomes Marine Corps veteran and founder of Warrior Echo, Kellie Sharpe. Kellie opens up about her remarkable life journey, from growing up as an adoptee to her intense experiences in the Marine Corps, and how these moments shaped her resilience and purpose. As a field radio operator, Kellie was one of the first women on the ground in Iraq in 2003, where she faced not only the perils of combat but also the emotional and psychological weight of witnessing profound loss.

Through a candid conversation, Kellie reflects on how these experiences left her both shattered and strengthened, sparking her vision for Warrior Echo—a community-centered organization that aims to foster connection, safety, and well-being. In the aftermath of her service, Kelli turned to the healing power of horses, finding in them a mirror to her own struggles and an unexpected path to inner peace. Amanda and Kellie discuss pivotal moments in her journey, including an encounter with a particular horse that inspired her to release deeply held fears and embrace her true self.

Listeners will discover how Kellie transformed her hardships into a mission of support and connection, using research-based practices and the empathy honed through her own battles to help others. Her story is a testament to the power of vulnerability, the courage to confront darkness, and the strength in rebuilding one’s life with purpose.

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In Episode 4 of Pegasus Perspective, we welcome Josh Nagel from Josh Nagel Productions. Josh opens up about his journey of letting his purpose find him, leading to a thriving career and a deep sense of flow. He reflects on how embracing this path shaped both his personal and professional life. Josh also shares insights from his powerful experiences with horses and his time on location for the documentary HOOVES: Healing our Veterans. Tune in to hear about the profound connections and transformations he witnessed while capturing the healing journey of veterans with horses.

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🚨 WARNING: This episode contains graphic content that may be triggering. If you are in need of mental health help, please dial 988 to contact the crisis hotline.

In this emotionally powerful episode of the Pegasus Perspective Podcast, we sit down with Brian Brase for a raw and heartfelt conversation. Brian opens up about the devastating loss of his son to suicide and the overwhelming grief that followed. At his lowest point, Brian found solace and a path to healing in an unexpected place—a mustang named Ellie.

Through his connection with Ellie, Brian learned to break free from the emotional masks he had been hiding behind and rediscovered his true self. Together, they forged a bond that not only helped him heal but also reignited his purpose.

Join us as Brian bravely shares his journey of loss, hope, and the life-changing impact of horses. His story will touch your heart and inspire you to embrace authenticity, healing, and resilience.

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In Episode Two of the Pegasus Perspective Podcast, titled "Just Be Nice," Amanda Held interviews Jodine Adelman, founder of Gaits of Hope, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people heal through the power of horses. In this heartfelt conversation, Jodine opens up about her personal journey of overcoming significant challenges, starting from the childhood programming that took away her voice and made her feel small and powerless. She reflects on how these early experiences shaped her understanding of self-worth and how it took years to reclaim her voice.

Jodine shares her battle through cancer, a transformative period in her life that forced her to confront her limitations, both physically and emotionally. She explains how this battle gave her the courage to leave an abusive relationship, choosing to create a life of purpose, love, and fulfillment on her own terms. Through vulnerability and determination, Jodine rebuilt her life, ultimately finding healing through horses and dedicating herself to impacting others through Gaits of Hope.

Her nonprofit uses equine-assisted services to help individuals recover from trauma, just as horses helped her on her own path. Jodine discusses the importance of kindness—hence the episode's title, "Just Be Nice"—and how, for her, kindness begins with being gentle with oneself. Through her work at Gaits of Hope, she encourages others to find their own voices, heal emotional wounds, and step into their true selves.

The episode is an inspiring exploration of resilience, healing, and the incredible impact that one person can have on humanity when they choose to live authentically and with purpose.

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In Episode One of the Pegasus Perspective Podcast, host Amanda Held introduces the origins of the podcast and shares the vision behind it. She explains that the podcast was created to inspire, uplift, and offer hope to those in need of healing and transformation. Drawing from her own experiences with horses and the work done through HOOVES, Amanda highlights the powerful connection between humans and horses, and how this connection has the potential to heal emotional and spiritual wounds.

Amanda shares that the podcast will feature stories of resilience and triumph, from both veterans and others who have experienced significant personal challenges, all linked by their involvement with equine-assisted services. Each episode will bring forward lessons learned from horses, human relationships, and the importance of emotional and spiritual wellness.

She explains that the "Pegasus" symbol represents transformation and freedom, much like the mythical winged horse that flies beyond earthly limitations. For Amanda, Pegasus embodies the potential for people to rise above their past traumas and limitations, achieving freedom through healing and personal growth.

Throughout the podcast, Amanda's goal is to encourage listeners to explore their own journey of healing, while offering tools and inspiration drawn from the world of horses and the profound lessons they can teach us.

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