Gifts From The Herd

The Urban Grief Shamans

Dedication:
This episode is dedicated to all military members, veterans, first responders, emergency room physicians, nurses, and hospital security teams. Your courage, resilience, and service are deeply honored.

In this heartfelt episode, Carmen Theobald shares her transformative journey from surviving trauma to embracing post-traumatic growth through her work with horses. She recounts her life-changing experience during a school shooting in Montreal and how it led her to discover the healing power of horses. Carmen explains how equine-assisted therapy offers unique emotional breakthroughs for first responders and others experiencing trauma. Discover how the wisdom and presence of horses help individuals rebuild trust, navigate grief, and embrace courage. Whether you’re exploring healing or seeking hope, this episode offers profound insights and inspiration.

Mentioned in the episode

Watch the trailer to the film Horse Boy on YouTube HERE

Watch the video for First Responders HERE

Watch the introduction video to Horse Sense North HERE

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Transcription

Guest Bio

Carmen Theobald

Music for this episode

I Already Know | Sam Will | Epidemic Sound

No River Wide Enough | Airage | Epidemic Sound

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챕터

1. Gifts From The Herd (00:00:00)

2. Healing Trauma in First Responders (00:00:07)

3. Journey to Working With Horses (00:09:03)

4. Transformation Through Horse Therapy (00:12:21)

5. Healing Organizational Trauma Through Horses (00:28:11)

6. Building Community and Healing Connections (00:42:34)