I was fired for telling the truth – and that’s OK
Back in high school, when I was working at my local Wendy’s, I learned a big lesson about living what’s most important to me. One day a customer ordered a Frosty then changed their mind, so I was told to throw it away. Seemed like such a waste, so some friends and I...
Practicing With Snakes!?
I started my practice, Cadillac Family Dental, from scratch in 2001 with two charts in the filing cabinet (me, and my mom!). Fresh out of dental school, I had zero business experience, and over two hundred thousand dollars of debt. The only space I could afford in...
There are Angels Among Us
When I first met Gabriel, I knew he was special. At the time, he was helping teach apprentice EGCM coaches like myself about the powerful healing horses could provide for humanity through the Gestalt process. In my first piece of work with him, I felt a connection...
The moment she put down the whip, her life — and practice — changed.
It is easy to get wrapped up in our drive for success. “Focus is critical”, we are told. “Keep your eye on the ball,” “don’t let your guard down,” “keep moving the needle,” and a hundred other clichés push us forward. As leaders, when we push forward, we sometimes...
I Never Said Goodbye
I never said goodbye. My first horse, Amy, left me in a very unexpected way. And I never had a chance to say goodbye. We were close. A red-brown horse with soft eyes and a sweet disposition, she was the perfect companion for a horse-crazy, 13-year-old girl. Her gentle...
Does your body have a message for you?
I knew it was a mistake. It was my wedding day and I’d been pushing down this “feeling” I’d been having since my soon-to-be husband entered my life. “This is wrong,” my gut said. “You shouldn’t do this,” my mind said. “You’re wrong,” I said, and walked to the altar. I...
Is stress killing you?
Stress is a huge factor in your health — and too much of it is dangerous. Stress in the dental profession is one of the primary reasons I founded BraveHeart Equine Coaching because I've seen first hand the impact stress has on dentists. Over the summer I delivered a...
Do I have to be a dentist to benefit from BraveHeart Equine Coaching?
The short answer to this question is: No! You do not have to be a dentist to work with me and to benefit from what BraveHeart Equine Coaching has to offer! In fact, most people who take advantage of the Equine Gestalt Coaching Method (EGCMethod) are not dentists! This...
What IS the Equine Gestalt Coaching Method?
Gestalt is a term that often gets misunderstood — or sound really complicated. Take a moment to really understand what Gestalt has to do with the coaching process and horses by watching this short video:
Testimonial: Dr. Bob Frazer. What does a coach have to say about BraveHeart Equine Coaching?
Dr. Bob Frazer is my coach — a very trusted and incredibly valuable asset in my life. I was very honored to have him attend my first retreat in 2015. Here is what he had to say about the impactful experience of being coached with a horse.