Being Herd Podcast

In this episode I am joined by bodyworker and healer Laura Shakeshaft. Laura is a multi-faceted practitioner who utilises her wide range of modalities to help bring balance, harmony, rhythm, and safety to horses and humans. Based in South Wales Laura has been treating my herd of horses since their move in October 2024. I have been very impressed with Laura's expanse of knowledge and experience which is why I asked her to join us on the podcast. In this episode Laura and I discuss her less well known modality - Amnanda.

Amnanda is an Ayurvedic treatment combining the use of specific oil combinations, very light hands on touch, mantra, and intention. Treatments span over a period of 12 months with monthly sessions enabling the body to settle into the framework over a consistent period of time. Amnanda stems from an ancient Tibetan lineage and is a highly effective and encouraging approach to sustainable healing.

Laura and I also touch on the power of cultivating safety, horses' innate healing intelligence within the body, and what is means to get out our own way when it comes to being a practitioner.

As of today, Laura is the only practitioner working with animals in Europe. She is running courses in South Wales and other areas of the UK throughout the year.

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Connect with Laura:
Website: https://www.rhythmandharmony.co.uk/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurashakeshaft_amnanda/?hl=en

In this episode I am honoured to sit down with an incredible man who I like to call The Energetic Architect - Mark Leib.

Mark has a background in traditional architecture and is trained in ancient European and Arabic architecture as well, he specialises in bringing harmony to land, property, and any space we can potentially inhabit on planet Earth. He works on multiple levels, introducing us to the experience of working alongside the music of the Sun, Moon, and planet herself.

He has been a fundamental ally and part of the developmental and healing process here at Magdalene House. His energetic work with the land has and will continue to create a deeper sense of harmony, balance, and alignment throughout the space and into the surrounding areas. In this episode we cover sacred geometry, the music of the land, the process of the Magdalene House project, Mark's perspective on vibration and healing, and a lot more!

We also touch on how important it is to come into contact with how we can listen to the land horses are living on, as there are a variety of stresses which can cause the land to go out of balance, when we listen, we can interpret what is needed, then take the appropriate steps from a place of connection.

There is a lot of information in this episode so make sure you sit down with a good cup of tea to tune in.
It was an honour to have this conversation with such a brilliant and talented human being, thank you Mark.

Connect with Mark Leib:
www.markleib.con

In this first episode of the podcast I share my journey, coming from the conventional horse world into the more spiritual, energetic life I live today with my herd of 5 horses at home - who inspired me to start the podcast in the first place!

We all have a story, and one thing the herd reminded me of before sharing mine is that everyone's story matters and gives context to the greater vision.

This week on The Being Herd Podcast we are joined by our first guest - Nica Quinn. Nica Quinn is an incredible artist, horsewoman, nature lover, and web weaver extraordinaire.

In this episode Nica and I discuss what it means for her to weave different streams of consciousness into her work, and how horses are a mirror of that web weaving ability. She shares where she is currently at with her work, where she is going, and what lies ahead. Nica also shares her perspective on how shifting our internal narrative through art is an important aspect of ideally re-writing the stories we tell ourselves about our horses.

Connect with Nica Quinn

Instagram - @nica _draws_nature

Website - www.nicadrawsnature.com

Connect with Dilara Pataudi

Instagram - @divine_nature_of_horses @dilarapataudi

Website - www.dilarapataudi.com

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In this episode we are joined by my mentor Bridget Nielsen. Bridget has been one of the many catalysts of change in my life over the past number of years, her voice, passion, and trajectory of growth have inspired thousands of people! Bridget is the host of the Wild & Awake podcast, she runs retreats in the US and Europe and has multiple courses online for you to dive into at your leisure as well!

Bridget is also a powerful advocate for Ancestral Healing, which is one of the many topics we cover in the episode along with addressing the Mother wound, cultivating safety, and transitioning from 'individual' to 'collective' consciousness. I hope you find some helpful nuggets of information in here to aid you on your path of healing, awakening, and coming home to who you are. For once we re-member that, we can show up for our horses in a whole new way!

Connect with Bridget Nielsen:
Website
Wild & Awake Podcast

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