Ep. # 152 On today’s Pursuit of Wellness, we’re joined by Michelle Serna, aka "Broke Ass Horse Girl" on TikTok. Michelle takes us through her journey, from growing up in a horse-loving family to becoming a go-to resource for all things horse care and riding. She opens up about the chaos of life with horses, dogs, and a massive trailer, while staying true to her no-filter approach to content creation. In this episode, we dive into everything from horse care and training to navigating grief and embracing life unapologetically. Whether you're passionate about horses, CrossFit, or just looking for real talk, Michelle's story is packed with wisdom and authenticity you won't want to miss.

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Topics Discussed

• 00:00:00 - Introduction 
• 00:02:43 - Getting into horses 
• 00:04:35 - Learning how to ride and horse people 
• 00:07:49 - Rural vs city life 
• 00:09:55 - Having a business mentality and Fallon Taylor
• 00:14:25 - There’s not a lot of money in horses 
• 00:15:27 - Interest in horses and marketing 
• 00:18:04 - How to get into riding and beginner mistakes 
• 00:21:24 - Beginner mistakes 
• 00:24:17 - It HAS to be fun! 
• 00:26:20 - Michelle’s horses
• 00:29:38 - Getting over a fall 
• 00:31:34 - CrossFit, powerlifting 
• 00:35:55 - Weight loss tips and little shorts
• 00:37:31 - Weight loss goals, aesthetics, and confidence 
• 00:38:52 - Michelle’s vlogs 
• 00:40:20 - Body positivity and living a long life 
• 00:43:51 - Weight and genetics 
• 00:45:53 - Family history, motivation, and grief  
• 00:49:26 - Building a wonderful life & the NFR
• 00:54:02 - Horse Greg 
• 00:55:01 - NFR fashion, TV, and TikTok
• 00:57:23 - Being weird 
• 01:00:05 - Airport lore, favorite horse supplements, rodeo queen crown
• 01:01:09 - Falling children, knee pain, horse racing
• 01:03:36 - Brokeass_____ girl 
• 01:04:47 - Horse affection 
• 01:10:44 - Horse expenses
• 01:13:28 - More on info on Red the horse