What can a horse sense about you before you say a word?
This episode features Kim Alexis in conversation with Terra Schaad is the founder and executive director of Hunkapi Programs, Inc., about the surprising connection between horses, the nervous system, and healing.
Terra shares how horses became part of her own story, the setback that forced her to rebuild from scratch, and what decades of working with first responders, veterans, and trauma survivors have taught her about stress, connection, and emotional regulation.
The conversation explores equine therapy, hypervigilance, mindfulness, and the often-overlooked challenge of learning how to truly come home after carrying stress all day.
Key themes:
Equine therapy and trauma recovery
Nervous system regulation
First responder mental health
Hypervigilance and boundaries
Finding safety and connection
Listen for a different perspective on healing, one that starts with learning to notice what your body is already telling you.
