52: Hurdle2Hope® Stories: Meet Michelle Holling-Brooks

01/15/25 • 60 min

Do the labels of illness shape how you see yourself?

In this episode of Wellbeing Interrupted, I sit down with Michelle Holling-Brooks to explore her profound journey of healing and resilience. Michelle’s story is one of transformation—moving beyond health labels and discovering the wisdom and power hidden in life’s challenges.

Through her insights, Michelle invites us to redefine what healing looks like and embrace wholeness over perfection. Her connection to the Wounded Healer archetype and her remarkable bond with horses offer unique perspectives on living authentically through adversity.

If you LOVED this episode, make sure to share it on your Instagram stories and tag us @hurdle2hope and @unbridledchange.

Key Episode Takeaways

Healing Beyond Labels: Don’t let labels define or limit your journey.
Wholeness Over Perfection: Healing is about embracing your whole self, not chasing perfection.
The Wounded Healer: Wounds hold wisdom and can become a source of strength.
Horses as Healers: Deep connection with horses can unlock profound healing.
Living Authentically: Trust your inner wisdom to find joy and purpose despite challenges.

Show Resources

Website: Visit Michelle’s website at unbridledchange.org, including a free resources section with meditation guides and healing practices.
Podcast: Check out Michelle’s Soulful Practices Podcast, available on Spotify and YouTube, for weekly insights and somatic practices.
More Stories: For more inspiring Hurdle2Hope® stories, visit hurdle2hope.com/stories.

About the Guest
Michelle Holling-Brooks is the founder of Unbridled Change, an organization dedicated to helping individuals transform through equine-assisted therapy, coaching, and somatic healing. Drawing from her own experiences with traumatic brain injury, chronic illness, and PTSD, Michelle’s approach is rooted in compassion, authenticity, and the profound connection between humans and horses. She also hosts the Soulful Practices Podcast, where she shares reflections and practices for hol

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Do the labels of illness shape how you see yourself?

If you LOVED this episode, make sure to share it on your Instagram stories and tag us @hurdle2hope and @unbridledchange.

Key Episode Takeaways

Healing Beyond Labels: Don’t let labels define or limit your journey.
Wholeness Over Perfection: Healing is about embracing your whole self, not chasing perfection.
The Wounded Healer: Wounds hold wisdom and can become a source of strength.
Horses as Healers: Deep connection with horses can unlock profound healing.
Living Authentically: Trust your inner wisdom to find joy and purpose despite challenges.

Show Resources

Website: Visit Michelle’s website at unbridledchange.org, including a free resources section with meditation guides and healing practices.
Podcast: Check out Michelle’s Soulful Practices Podcast, available on Spotify and YouTube, for weekly insights and somatic practices.
More Stories: For more inspiring Hurdle2Hope® stories, visit hurdle2hope.com/stories.

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51: How I Get My Mindset Ready for the New Year

Do you find New Year’s brings up mixed emotions?

Living with a health condition can make the start of a new year feel overwhelming. In Episode 51 of Wellbeing Interrupted, I share how I prepare my mindset for the year ahead—not by setting rigid resolutions but by reflecting, shifting my focus, and focusing on what excites me about the future.

This episode is a personal look at how I approach New Year’s while navigating chronic illness. From moving to 100 acres at Daisy Hill to embracing the peace of life in remission, I reflect on what worked in 2024 and how I’m setting intentions for 2025. It’s about stepping into the year with confidence, even when things feel uncertain.

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Key Episode Takeaways

Reflecting on 2024: Taking stock of the year that’s passed helps you figure out what’s worked and where to focus next.
Shifting Your Focus: Learn to balance the tough moments by celebrating the good things too.
Looking Ahead to 2025: Focus on what excites you instead of worrying about the unknown.
Starting the Year with the Right Mindset: Small mindset shifts can make a big difference in how you approach the future.

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53: Healing Beyond Labels, Perfection, and Disconnection

Have You Ever Felt Defined by Your Illness?

It’s easy to feel like your health condition has taken over your story. Whether it’s MS, cancer, or something else, those labels can weigh heavily on your mind and soul. But what if you could reframe those challenges and take back your sense of self?

In this episode of Wellbeing Interrupted, I reflect on my incredible conversation with Michelle Holling-Brooks from Episode 52. Michelle’s story reminded me of the power of mindset—how we can move beyond labels, build deeper connections, and embrace the imperfect nature of healing.

Join me as I dive into these themes and share how shifting your perspective can help you find strength, resilience, and hope on your healing journey.

Key Takeaways

Labels: Your illness is an experience, not your identity.
Connection: Healing begins with soul-level connections—with others, your medical team, and even yourself.
Perfection: Healing isn’t about being symptom-free; it’s about building resilience and embracing imperfection.

Show Resources

Listen to Episode 52: Michelle Holling-Brooks’ inspiring story of resilience and healing.
Episode 36: My journey of healing after grief and loss.
Episode 41: Exploring the transformative power of Reiki with Leisa.
Healing Mindset Course: Learn how to reclaim hope and shift your focus inward.

Let’s Connect!

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Wellbeing Interrupted - 52: Hurdle2Hope® Stories: Meet Michelle Holling-Brooks

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Episode 52: Hurdle2Hope® Stories: Meet Michelle Holling-Brooks Transcript

[00:00:00] Teisha Rose: Hey there, Tisha here, and welcome to episode 52 of Wellbeing Interrupted. Since the last episode, I've had a significant milestone. I've turned 50, and it's been such a beautiful week of celebrating that with Andrew. We went away for a few days to a bit of luxury, a beautiful suite in a resort close to home.

[00:00:26] So, That was good because we