
A Learner's Journey
Designed to inspire, guide and educate horse lovers on their journey.
Latest episodes

Apr 28, 2022 • 50min
Being Effective and Knowing Your Why- A Conversation with Elli Pospischil
I had a great time visiting with Elli in this podcast episode. We talked about her 7 years as Pat Parelli's protege, her new chapter with Linda Parelli and she shares an insightful way of looking at being effective with our horses.
Watch the podcast here
Learn more about Elli https://www.soulutionsbyelli.com/
Link to Elli's new book
Link to a Free Sample of Charley Snell's May 14-28, 2022 clinic
Link to A Learner's Journey Facebook Group
Link to the massage course with Erin Sauer- Winning Your Horse's Heart

Apr 14, 2022 • 46min
The Importance of Making Mistakes: A Conversation with Ryan Rose
Ryan Rose is a dedicated and talented developer of horses and people. Learn more about him here: www.rosehorsemanship.com
Ryan's youtube channel
Learn with Ryan on his Patreon page learning library
Here's a link to a video of Ryan teaching the 3 Circle Game https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uzkz_fo1cr4
You can watch this interview here
Connect with Shine a Light Productions here www.shinealightproductions.net

Mar 24, 2022 • 47min
Shifting Priorities and Saying Yes: A Conversation with Nita Jo Rush
This horsemanship journey can be challenging! People like Nita Jo Rush make it easier to travel. Learn more about Nita Jo here http://www.pnhsavvy.com/who-is-nita-jo.html
Connect with her here https://www.facebook.com/pnhsavvy
You can watch this interview here https://youtu.be/-IvYAlPvFhs
There were 2 other podcast episodes mentioned in the interview. Here are the links to them:
A Conversation with David Lichman
A Conversation with Kathy Baar
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Mar 10, 2022 • 37min
New Chapters- A Conversation with Kristi Smith Part 2
In Part 2 of my conversation with Kristi Smith you'll get to hear about several of the new chapters in her life. Her switch from being a Parelli instructor to an instructor with Linda Parelli's new program, a new book, and a new role as a realtor are all discussed.
Watch Part 2 here
If you haven't listened or watched Part 1- I'd do that first.
Listen to Part 1 here
Watch Part 1 here
Learn more about Kristi here https://www.thecoachkristi.com/
Order Kristi's new Emotional Fitness book here
Order Kristi's book about her life's journey: Becoming Me Here
Contact to reach out to for her Oregon clinic: Charlie Johnson- you can email him at charlie@goosecreekequine.com
March 19, 2022 virtual clinic with John and Kathy Baar here https://www.shinealightproductions.net/raising-the-baar-virtually
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Feb 24, 2022 • 51min
Cultivating Joy- A Conversation with Kristi Smith Part 1
Kristi Smith has been coaching people to achieve excellence with their horses for over 15 years. It was a pleasure to catch up with her in this interview. This is part 1 of our conversation. You'll get to learn a bit about how Kristi's tumultuous childhood influenced her horsemanship development and how our emotions have frequencies that horses and other animals can feel. She shares how practicing joy has transformed her horsemanship.
Watch the interview here https://youtu.be/2KI0byWY3wY
Learn more about Kristi here https://www.thecoachkristi.com/
Order Kristi's new book here https://shop.happyhorsehappylife.com/.../emotional...
Learn more about the upcoming virtual clinic with John and Kathy Baar here https://www.shinealightproductions.net/raising-the-baar-virtually
Join A Learner's Journey Facebook Group here https://www.facebook.com/groups/217708313783502

Feb 3, 2022 • 35min
Strategies for Motivation- Part 2 with Dr Stephanie Burns
This is part 2 of my interview with Dr Stephanie Burns. In Part 1, we discussed myths we tell ourselves when it comes to learning and motivation. In Part 2, we dig into strategies to put into practice to help with motivation. We also look at New Year's resolutions and how many of us set ourselves up to fail year after year with how we go about them.
You can watch the interview here https://youtu.be/8zK8COIqUuk
Learn more about Stephanie at www.stephanieburns.com
Order her books here: Move Closer Stay Longer https://www.amazon.com/Move-Closer-Stay-Longer-getting/dp/1450534880
The Great Lies We Live By https://www.amazon.com/Great-Lies-Live-Stephanie-Burns/dp/145053452X
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Jan 20, 2022 • 38min
Learning and Motivation- A Conversation with Dr. Stephanie Burns Part 1
Stephanie Burns is a gift to learners everywhere! She has spent her lifetime studying adult learners and the pitfalls that keep them from getting the results they desire.
In this conversation (Part 1 of 2) she discusses the myths that so many of us tell ourselves about learning and motivation. She also shares the truths she's discovered. If you've ever struggled with learning or staying motivated- do yourself a favor and listen or watch this interview and then listen or watch again 😆.
Watch the podcast here https://youtu.be/MqEE05Y1eZM
Learn more about Stephanie at www.stephanieburns.com
There are 2 fabulous books she's written that I'd highly recommend:
Move Closer Stay Longer https://www.amazon.com/Move-Closer-Stay-Longer-getting/dp/1450534880
The Great Lies We Live By https://www.amazon.com/Great-Lies-Live-Stephanie-Burns/dp/145053452X
Join A Learner's Journey Facebook Group here https://www.facebook.com/groups/217708313783502

Jan 6, 2022 • 56min
Defining Softness and How Life Imitates Horsemanship: A Conversation with Amy Skinner
Amy Skinner embraces a training philosophy based in Classical Dressage and sound horsemanship practices. Amy keeps the best interest of horse and rider in mind, choosing to avoid fads and quick fixes, but to seek continual learning from the best teacher: the horse.
Learn more about Amy here https://amyskinnerhorsemanship.com/
Follow her on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AmySkinnerHorsemanship
Get her books https://amyskinnerhorsemanship.com/shop/
She mentioned one of her mentors, Brent Graef- learn more about him here https://www.brentgraef.com/
Check out her clinic schedule (including info on her trip to Washington state) here https://amyskinnerhorsemanship.com/events-2/
Delve in even deeper with Amy- join her on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/Amyskinnerhorsemanship
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Dec 23, 2021 • 31min
The Allow: How it Can Transform Our Horsemanship and Our Lives
This is my first solo podcast episode. I'm planning to do one every couple of months. The theme for these podcast will be how concepts in our horsemanship can also improve our lives.
In this one, I delve into what the Allow means to me when it comes to horsemanship and how it can be a game changer when it comes to living the life you want.
My hope is that you hear things that can improve your time with your horse as well as inspiration for your day to day life.
You can watch the episode here https://youtu.be/66X321OOkiA
In the episode, I mention the blog post I wrote a while back of how I broke my back- you can find these posts here:
Part 1: https://www.shinealightproductions.net/blog/a-broken-back-and-a-wealth-of-lessons
Part 2: https://www.shinealightproductions.net/blog/6-a-broken-back-part-2-the-power-of-perspective
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Dec 9, 2021 • 50min
No Take in Contact: A Conversation with Karen Rohlf
Karen Rohlf of Dressage Naturally has a humility that comes from years of learning and striving for excellence. She teaches people all over the world to take the best of dressage and marry it with the best of natural horsemanship. She's developed a variety of online learning opportunities, so no matter where you are in the world, you can learn with her.
Learn more about Karen at https://dressagenaturally.net/
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