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Saddle Up, Mama

Saddle Up, Mama

Written by: Melissa
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Welcome to Saddle Up, Mama — a weekly audio journal for women who are ready to reconnect with their confidence, creativity, and freedom, in and out of the saddle.


I’m Melissa — a mom of five, horsewoman, and creative soul sharing my own journey of getting back in the saddle, finding courage again, and living a slower, more intentional life.


Here, we talk about motherhood, fear, faith, and the wild beauty of starting over. Whether you’re on a horse, chasing dreams, or just trying to find yourself again — this space is for you.


So take a deep breath, saddle up, and let’s ride this season together.


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Episodes
  • What’s Really Being Reflected Back to You
    Jan 26 2026

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    Horses have a way of reflecting what we don’t always want to see — not to shame us, but to bring us back into presence.

    In this episode of Saddle Up Mama, we explore how our horses often respond less to our hands and more to our nervous system, our emotions, and the energy we bring into the moment. Whether you ride horses or not, this conversation is about leadership, self-awareness, and the quiet ways our inner world shows up in our outer relationships.

    We’ll talk about why control stops working, how tension transfers without a word being spoken, and what it looks like to lead with calm, clarity, and softness — in the saddle, in motherhood, and in everyday life.

    This isn’t about blame or perfection. It’s about awareness, connection, and learning to trust yourself again.

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    15 mins
  • Your Words Are Shaping Your Life (Even When You Don’t Realize It)
    Jan 19 2026

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    In today’s episode of Saddle Up Mama, we’re talking about the power of the words you speak — over your life, your children, and your everyday moments.

    Have you ever noticed that people who are always complaining never seem to have anything go right? Or that what you focus on somehow keeps showing up more and more? There’s a reason for that — and it’s not about toxic positivity or pretending life is perfect.

    I share a personal story my grandma taught me about speaking good words over your children, how our words become the inner voice our kids carry with them, and why the way we talk — even casually — matters more than we realize.

    This episode is an invitation to become more aware of what you’re speaking, what you’re agreeing with, and how small shifts in language can gently change the direction of your life.

    If you’re a mama who wants more peace, more presence, and a softer way to lead your family — this one’s for you.

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    17 mins
  • Hope, Healing, and Horses with Bridle Up Hope
    Jan 12 2026

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    In this episode of Saddle Up, Mama, I’m joined by the director of Bridle Up Hope, a nonprofit using horses to bring healing, confidence, and restoration to women and children. We talk about the powerful role horses play in emotional healing, the heart behind the organization, and why connection — not perfection — is often the most important part of the journey. This conversation is a reminder that hope can be rebuilt gently, one step at a time.

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    47 mins
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