Episode 1: Kate Neligan
- 1:16:46
- November 11, 2022
- 175.7M
On this episode, Dr. Rebecca Wara-Goss sits down with Kate Neligan, an equine-partnered life coach, author, and speaker. Dr. Rebecca Wara-Goss and Kate Neligan discuss experiences as practitioners in equine-assisted therapy, the power of a horse, and spiritual awakenings with equines that have led to success in this field. Next, Kate brings her personal experiences with spiritual awakening, growth, and dedication to personal and professional development, creating an authentic podcast that brings real-life experiences and vulnerability. Plus, Kate Neligan discusses barriers to access to equine-assisted therapy, collaboration with equine specialists, and evidence-based research. Dr. Rebecca Wara-Goss and Kate Neligan close out the podcast by discussing how to reach out, become involved, and ways to contact– they would love to hear from you!
Guest Bio:
Kate is an Equine-Partnered Life & Business Coach, Animal Communicator, Healer, and Creator of Awakening With Equines. Kate pairs her intuitive gifts with those of horses to help people access their own inner power and connect to their life purpose. She has a Master’s in Spiritual Psychology and is certified in Equine Experiential Education. Kate has also been a best-selling author, TEDx speaker, corporate marketing VP, and Huffington Post writer.
In addition, Kate specializes in training equine-partnered coaches and educators through her certification program, Awakening With Equines. In private equine coaching sessions and workshops around the country, Kate facilitates powerful transformation by helping high-performing women to navigate life transitions with more ease, presence, and flow. She also supports companies in developing mindful cultures and communication skills through team building and leadership retreats.
Kate’s life is dedicated to the transformation that is possible through the power of the human-animal bond and she shares this unconditional love and wisdom with the world.
Kate’s Contact Information:
Website: www.kateneligan.com
Show Notes
- 01:05 Kate Neligan Introduction and Welcome
- 04:15 Discussion surrounding guest's learning and mentorship
- 07:25 Guest defines the meaning of EAGALA, Parelli, and Liberty within equine-assisted therapy.
- 11:38 Guest defines what an animal communicator means.
- 14:16 Guest discusses her practice, role, intended community focus, and trust within equine-assisted therapy
- 18:37 Guest discusses the duration or process of treatment in her practice.
- 21:36 Discussion of discuss readiness for change, stages of change, the goodness of fit, client comfort zones, and the helping profession.
- 39:44 Discussion of spirituality, spiritual awakening, and personal experience with these themes
- 47:15 Guest's vocational growth exploration and acquisition of knowledge.
- 51:47 Discuss the growth of equine, human services, and assisted mental health, coaching and learning.
- 54:20 Discussion of discuss the challenges secondary to the intuitive coaching and learning profession, as well as equine-assisted therapy.
- 01:05:30 Guest describes "Why horses?"