by Kathy | Mar 15, 2019 | Uncategorized
What does life look like on the other side of addiction? I tried to imagine my life without drinking years before I started my journey into recovery, and what I saw was a boring a** life. Who would want to live without a buzz? I could not even absorb the concept,...
by Kathy | Mar 4, 2019 | Uncategorized
I am struggling today with depression, it’s cold, windy and I’m tired of winter. The sun is peeking out and then goes into hiding again, as does my mood. I need to Gestalt myself out of this mood; touch into my body, recognizing the signs of sadness....
by Kathy | Feb 27, 2019 | Uncategorized
When I say that I am an Equine Gestalt Recovery Coach, most know that Equine means horse and many are aware of the responsibilities of a recovery coach, but what is Gestalt? In my opinion, Gestalt is an essential piece of this title. The dictionary translates...
by Kathy | Feb 11, 2019 | Uncategorized
My Sobriety Birthday is February 11, 2012 I have been writing blogs about my recovery journey and how the horses have helped with my healing process, and how I have been able to watch them touched the heart of so many others as they seek to change their lives, here at...
by Kathy | Jan 30, 2019 | Uncategorized
I knew how to vacation drunk, I did it well. In fact, I was drunk from the day I stepped off the airplane to the moment I slept it off, home in the comfort of my own bed. I would pack a cooler of drinks and sit in a chair on the beach, or next to a pool, enjoying...
by Kathy | Jan 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
Do your moods vary with the weather? Here in Michigan, the gray skies can bring on the winter blues. We can go days where the sun stays hidden behind the clouds, the house is dark and the days are short, playing havoc on with my mood. On days like this, I have to work...
by Kathy | Dec 13, 2018 | Addiction, Alcoholism, Change, Neigh #1, Neigh #2, Neigh #3, Neigh #4, Neigh #5, Neigh #6, Neigh #7
Season’s Greetings from our horses’ hearts and mine to your heart. Our wish for you is that you celebrate the season with spirits of joy and peace. In my past, I celebrated with spirits of alcohol, today I celebrate by living a life that’s full of giving and...
by Kathy | Sep 13, 2018 | Addiction, Alcoholism, Bravery, Change, EGCMethod, horses
Trust in the power of your intuition. So many times I hear a voice inside my head asking me to pay attention to something — to check on or do something — BUT my mind drowns out the voice and says, “It’s okay, you can do it later.” When I’ve...
by Kathy | Jul 19, 2018 | Addiction, Alcoholism, Bravery, Change, Recovery
Get out of the darkness. Depression and sadness can slip in and stay for way too long. When I’m in this mood, I imagine the space around me blackened and heavy. What things can we do to get out of this hole of yuck? Living in this energy can lead me to make so...
by Kathy | May 23, 2018 | Addiction, Bravery, Change, Dreams, EGCMethod, horses, New Beginnings, Recovery
“The horse is a mirror to your soul. Sometimes you might not like what you see. Sometimes you will.” – Buck Brannaman I love co-coaching with horses. Together we invite you to heal your spirit and guide you to discover your Truth. What exactly does that mean?...
