The Grant Williams Podcast

The Grant Williams Podcast Ep. 100 - Lynne Bryan Phipps FULL EPISODE

May 1, 2025
Lynne Bryan Phipps, an ordained minister, architect, and psychologist, founded Beachwood Centre to provide Integrative Equine Therapy for trauma and stress-related issues. In this captivating discussion, they explore how horses facilitate emotional healing and foster connections. Lynne shares how personal experiences shaped her journey from architecture to therapy, emphasizing the transformational power of equine interactions. The conversation highlights the importance of community support for mental health initiatives, encouraging listeners to contribute to this vital cause.
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ANECDOTE

Horse Choosing Lynne Story

  • Lynne shared how a gray horse chose her by placing its head on her heart, deeply moving her.
  • This moment inspired her to create Beachwood to make equine therapy accessible to all.
ANECDOTE

Grant's Skeptical Equine Experience

  • Grant Williams described his skeptical first encounter with equine therapy and physical reactions to horses.
  • The experience profoundly changed his life despite initial apprehensions.
INSIGHT

How Trauma Affects the Brain

  • Trauma is stored in the fight-or-flight brain part and linked to the age when trauma first occurred.
  • Healing requires building a bridge to access adult coping strategies and calm the reactive younger self.
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