Conquer Your Past, Step Into Your Future

It’s Okay to Cry: Men, Grief & Getting Real with Lenny Love

In this powerful conversation, Jennifer and Liz sits down with content creator and business owner Lenny Love to talk about what men are really carrying: grief, pressure, imposter syndrome, and the unspoken fear of not being “enough.” From losing his father and becoming a new dad, to wrestling with busy-ness, self-worth, and the stigma of therapy, Lenny opens up about what helped him keep going.
This episode is an invitation for men (and those who love them) to see that it’s okay to cry, okay to ask for help, and absolutely okay to build a community that breaks bread and breaks the silence together.
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Why Do I Feel Like Something’s Wrong With Me? Understanding Trauma Responses

In this powerful episode, Jennifer sits down with Liz, Johanna, and Charity to unpack a question so many people ask: “Why do I feel like something’s wrong with me?” Together, they explore how trauma often shows up as overthinking, anxiety, hypervigilance, and difficulties with sleep. Listeners will learn how childhood experiences shape adult behaviors—and how awareness, breathwork, and tiny moments of presence can begin the healing process. This conversation is honest, relatable, and full of practical support for anyone feeling overwhelmed or disconnected. You're not alone—and you don’t have to stay stuck.
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Adventure Academy: Healing, Connection, and Parenting with Presence

In this heartfelt episode, Jennifer Bandy welcomes Johanna, Liz, and Lindi for an honest discussion about Adventure Academy, a hands-on, animal-assisted learning experience designed to help children and families reconnect, build confidence, and find calm in a fast-paced world. Together, they explore how time with animals, mindfulness, and outdoor activity can ease anxiety, strengthen parent-child relationships, and foster emotional awareness. The group also opens up about their own parenting journeys—embracing imperfection, finding grace, and learning to “pause” and be present.
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Adventure Academy: Helping Kids Grow Through Nature, Animals, and Imagination

In this heartfelt episode, Jennifer Bandy sits down with Johanna, Bridget, and Lindi from the Walk With Me staff to explore Adventure Academy, a unique program that connects children with nature, animals, and hands-on creativity. Together, they discuss how outdoor exploration builds confidence, emotional awareness, and social skills in kids, and how slowing down can help families reconnect in meaningful ways.
Parents will hear practical ideas to nurture growth, from mindful breathing to creative play, and rediscover the joy of curiosity and imagination.
Whether your child loves animals or needs a break from screens, this episode offers encouragement and real tools for raising grounded, confident kids.
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Healing Through Connection: Veterans Share Their Journey at Walk With Me Healing Steps

In this episode of Conquer Your Past and Step Into Your Future, host Jennifer Bandy talks with a group of veterans who share their powerful experiences from the Walk With Me Healing Steps workshop. Through honest conversation, they reveal how working with horses helped them reconnect—with themselves, their emotions, and each other.
 
From vulnerability and trust to laughter and teamwork, their stories show that healing doesn’t mean fixing what’s broken—it means learning to feel safe, seen, and whole again.
 
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Emotions, Trust & Conversation: Building Awareness for Healing

In this episode of Conquer Your Past, Step Into Your Future, host Jennifer Bandy welcomes Liz and Bridgette for a heartfelt conversation about emotions, trust, and the art of real communication. Together, they explore how simple questions like “How was your day?” often fail to invite true connection—and how shifting to “highs and lows” can open the door to deeper dialogue. Jennifer introduces Robert Plutchik’s eight core emotions, then examines how shame, grief, and excitement reshape how we understand ourselves. The group also dives into how survival responses like fight, flight, freeze, and fawn show up in daily life, often shaping our coping mechanisms. Finally, they share practical tools for emotional regulation—whether through breathwork, rhythm, or simple moments of awareness—to help listeners build healthier conversations at home and within themselves.
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From Misunderstandings to Meaningful Connections

Feeling unheard? Struggling to say the right thing? This week, Jennifer, Liz, and Bridget dig into real-life communication struggles and the simple skills that can transform them into deeper connections. From active listening to healthy alternatives, discover how to move from surviving to thriving in your relationships.
Listen in for real stories, real struggles, and real solutions that can help you communicate more clearly, respond with compassion, and nurture healthier connections in every area of your life.
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The Lost Art of Conversation: Connection, Trust & Healing

In part 1 of this episode of Conquer Your Past, Step Into Your Future, host Jennifer Bandy is joined by Liz and Bridget for an honest conversation—about conversation. Together, they explore how technology, debates, and defensiveness have eroded our ability to truly connect with one another. From the impact of body language and eye contact to the importance of trust and safety in relationships, the discussion highlights the challenges and opportunities we face in communicating today. The group also reflects on the role of self-awareness, boundaries, and even horses in helping us heal and reframe how we show up in dialogue. Plus, learn about upcoming Walk With Me Healing Steps events, including Beautiful Balance, By the Fire, and the Western Skies & Healing Ties Gala. If you’ve ever struggled with feeling heard—or struggled to listen—this episode will help you rediscover the heart of conversation.
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From Isolation to Empowerment: Taylor’s Journey Through Anxiety and Healing

In this deeply honest episode, Jennifer sits down with Taylor, a Beautiful Balance group member, to talk about her long battle with anxiety, self-doubt, and social isolation. Taylor shares how equine therapy and the Walk With Me program helped her rebuild confidence, set boundaries, and rediscover connection. They also explore the power of group healing and the unique relationships formed through working with horses. This is a story of transformation, vulnerability, and courage. You're not alone—healing is possible.
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Finding My Herd: Joe’s Journey from Combat to Connection

Joe, a six-year Army veteran, opens up about the battle after the battlefield—his struggle with re-entry into civilian life, broken relationships, hypervigilance, and emotional isolation. In this honest and deeply personal conversation, Joe shares how Operation Battle Horse and the healing space of the farm helped him rediscover trust, brotherhood, and peace. If you've ever felt like you don’t belong or don't know how to be “okay” anymore, this episode is for you.
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