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The Essence of Liberty Podcast

The Essence of Liberty Podcast

Hosted by: Dr Nadine Lindblom

The Essence of Liberty Podcast is the horsemanship podcast where we discuss all things liberty to help you understand, connect, communicate and play with your horse in a gentle and force-free way! Here you will...

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34 | Self-Carriage at Liberty: 4 Exercises That Change Everything

What if self-carriage has very little to do with holding your horse in a frame? In this episode, I explore what self-carriage really means and why liberty offers one of the most honest ways to develop it. We dive into...
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33 | The Power of Intentional Touch: A Simple Change That Transforms Your Horse

Many of us touch our horses without ever stopping to ask one simple question: Does my horse actually enjoy this? In this episode, I explore the power of intentional touch and how becoming more aware of your horse's...
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32 | The Incredible Physical & Emotional Benefits of Spanish Walk

Welcome to the very first episode of 2026 ✨ In this episode of The Essence of Liberty Podcast, I explore the Spanish walk through a softer and more reflective lens. Rather than focusing on how it looks from the...
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31 | Setting Liberty Goals With A Liberty Mindset

In this episode of The Essence of Liberty Podcast, I invite you to slow down and reflect on what progress truly means in liberty training as we move toward a new year. This episode isn’t about setting goals around...
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30 | Feeling stuck, uninspired and unmotivated? Here are 5 strategies to find the spark again!

In this episode of The Essence of Liberty Podcast, I talk about what to do when you’re feeling stuck, uninspired, or unmotivated with your horse - and why this is a completely normal part of the journey. I share...
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What is The Essence of Liberty Online Academy?

Welcome to a Special Episode of The Essence of Liberty Podcast In this episode, I take a deep dive into The Essence of Liberty Online Academy—what it is, why it exists, and how it can completely transform the way you...
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29 | Managing Weight & Laminitis While Using Positive Reinforcement

In this episode of The Essence of Liberty Podcast, I wanted to have an honest conversation about something that so many horse owners quietly worry about. How do we support a horse who gains weight easily or is prone...
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28 | The Fascinating Link Between Posture, Collection & Emotions

In this episode of The Essence of Liberty Podcast, I explore one of my favourite topics - the way a horse’s emotions and posture influence one another. We’re all used to reading a horse’s body language, but there’s a...
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27 | Cone Exercise - Transitions

In this episode of The Essence of Liberty Podcast, I’m sharing another favourite cone exercise - this time all about transitions! It’s a beautifully simple setup, but it has a remarkable way of bringing more...
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26 | Nina's Story: From Shut Down to Empowered

In this episode, I share the journey of a very special mare who completely transformed the way I work with horses. What started as a promising beginning slowly shifted into something I didn’t expect - and one moment...
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25 | The True Meaning Of Setting Up For Success

In this episode, I take you far beyond the training space and into the real foundations of liberty: your horse’s lifestyle, nervous system, and basic needs. If we want our horses to genuinely say “yes” to our...
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24 | Emphasizing The Silences

In this episode of The Essence of Liberty Podcast, I explore how the pauses and silences in our communication with horses can be just as powerful as the moments of action. Inspired by a quote from a West Coast Swing...
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