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You do not need to have a diagnosed mental health issue to go to therapy or learn about improving your psychological well-being. Learning through reading and listening are also ways to reflect and explore and increase awareness of how stress, mental health, coping and relationships may be impacting us. We aim to support you to increase your awareness and explore strategies for the future. Discover more about equine assisted therapy and psychology here

The Thought Train: Anxiety in Motion

Imagine your mind as a busy train station. Each train represents a stream of thoughts — some are gentle scenic rides, others are runaway express

Naomi Rossthorn standing beside a white therapy horse at Harnessing Wellness, sharing a quiet, connected moment in the paddock — symbolising the reflective bond explored in “Reins & Reflections: Understanding My Inner Dialogue.”

Reins & Reflections

“Reins & Reflections: Understanding My Inner Dialogue (With a Little Help From Horses)” We all have it a always talking little voice. There’s something about

Understanding the Window of Tolerance: A Key to Emotional Regulation

Have you ever felt so overwhelmed that you couldn’t think straight — or so flat that even simple tasks felt impossible? That’s your nervous system

A child in a blue shirt rests their arms and head gently on the back of a light tan horse in a paddock, symbolising connection, trust, and emotional reflection in equine-assisted therapy.

Thoughts and Feelings: Decoding Your Inner Dialogue

Have you ever reread a text five times, worrying what the other person really meant, while your chest tightens with unease? Or felt a sudden

Navigating Sensory Stress and Building Emotional Resilience

Learning to manage sensory overload begins with understanding our internal signals. One of the most vital skills in emotional regulation is interoception—the ability to sense

ADHD in Adolescent Females: Understanding, Challenges, and Support

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects individuals of all ages, including adolescent females. While ADHD is commonly associated with hyperactivity

Navigating ADHD as an Adult Woman: Challenges and Strategies

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is often thought of as a childhood disorder, but it can persist into adulthood, presenting unique challenges for women. While

The Hidden Epidemic: Challenges of Misdiagnosed ADHD in Females

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that is often misdiagnosed or underdiagnosed in females, leading to significant challenges and consequences. While ADHD

Nurturing Mental Wellness: The Importance of Perinatal and Postnatal Counselling

Nurturing Mental Wellness: The Importance of Perinatal and Postnatal Counselling The journey to parenthood is a transformative experience in a person’s life. Amidst the joy

Podcasts

Harnessing Wellness Weekly is an irregular podcast on topics related to harnessing psychological wellness and equine assisted therapy. We try to be weekly however through the pandemic, working and life sometimes meant a weekly podcast was tricky.

We try to discuss a variety of topics on mental health, stress, coping strategies and some challenges related to the pandemic of COVID-19. We also talk about all things horses, as we love them, and Equine Assisted Therapy and how they can be incorporated into therapy.

Various equine professionals are interviewed about how they work with horses and care for them in various capacities- stay tuned.

This podcast is in no way a substitute for therapy, rather designed for educational and informational purposes.