Zenhorse® Resources for Healing, Connection, and Growth

🌿 Books We Love

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The Five Roles of a Master Herder — Linda Kohanov
A powerful framework for leadership and emotional intelligence, inspired by herd dynamics. Linda’s work continues to shape our understanding of authentic communication with both horses and humans.

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Paddock Paradise — Jaime Jackson
A groundbreaking look at how wild horses live and move — and how we can recreate that natural freedom through track systems.

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Becoming Supernatural — Dr. Joe Dispenza
A fascinating exploration of how to shift your energy and consciousness to create lasting transformation.

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The Body Keeps the Score — Bessel van der Kolk
An essential book for understanding how trauma lives in the body — and how healing is possible through mindfulness, movement, and connection.

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The Language of Emotions — Karla McLaren
Insightful guidance for understanding what our emotions are really communicating — a perfect companion to self-awareness and somatic practices.

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Finding Your Own North Star — Martha Beck
A compassionate guide to rediscovering your true direction in life. Martha Beck blends humor, clarity, and deep intuition to help you realign with your authentic self — a process that mirrors the journey we take with the horses at Zenhorse®.

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Loving What Is — Byron Katie
Byron Katie’s four simple questions invite a radical shift from stress to peace by gently questioning the thoughts that cause suffering.
✨ Try her Judge Your Neighbor Worksheet to begin exploring your own stories with compassion and curiosity.

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You Are the One You’ve Been Waiting For — Richard Schwartz
The founder of Internal Family Systems (IFS) offers a deeply compassionate approach to understanding and healing our inner parts. This book teaches how self-leadership and curiosity can bring harmony within — a concept beautifully mirrored in our herd dynamics at Zenhorse®.

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Beyond Anxiety — Martha Beck
Martha Beck weaves insights from Somatic Experiencing and Internal Family Systems (IFS) into a grounded, compassionate approach for easing anxiety. Through body awareness, self-leadership, and humor, she helps readers reconnect with the calm, centered wisdom that lives beneath fear. Her blend of mind-body integration mirrors many of the principles that guide our therapeutic and equine-assisted work at Zenhorse®.

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Daring Greatly — Brené Brown
A heartfelt exploration of vulnerability as the birthplace of courage, creativity, and connection. Brené Brown reminds us that real strength comes from showing up fully — even when it feels uncomfortable or uncertain.

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The Power of Now — Eckhart Tolle
Tolle’s teachings on presence and stillness illuminate how freedom arises in this exact moment — not in the past or future. His insights align perfectly with the way horses invite us to drop into awareness and inhabit the now.

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The Tapping Solution — Nick Ortner
A clear and empowering guide to Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), often called “tapping.” Ortner explains how this simple, body-based method can help calm the nervous system, release emotional blocks, and restore balance. It’s a beautiful companion to the mindfulness, somatic, and equine-assisted practices we explore at Zenhorse®.

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Dr. Joe Dispenza — All Titles
Dr. Joe’s work bridges science and spirituality, exploring how thought and emotion shape our biology and future. We often recommend starting with Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself, a practical guide to rewiring the mind and cultivating coherence between heart and brain. His meditations and lectures inspire much of our community’s inner work and collective practice.

💠 Visit our Dr. Joe Dispenza Fans Hub to connect with others practicing his teachings locally.

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🌿Videos, Talks & Guided Practices

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Dr. Joe Dispenza — Heart Coherence Meditation (YouTube)
Learn to open your heart and regulate your nervous system through this transformative practice.

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Dr. Herbert Benson — The Relaxation Response (Video)
This classic teaching from Harvard cardiologist Dr. Benson introduces the body’s natural counter to stress — the “relaxation response.” It’s the foundation of many modern mindfulness and meditation techniques.
🎥 Watch here: Dr. Herbert Benson – The Relaxation Response

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Linda Kohanov — TEDx Talk: The Power of the Herd
A beautiful introduction to how horses mirror our emotions and leadership styles.

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“Earthing: The Grounded” Documentary
An inspiring look at how connecting with the earth’s natural energy can support mental and physical well-being.

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🌿Podcasts 

Thoughtful perspectives from leaders in mindfulness, healing, and personal transformation — expanding the dialogue of what it means to live with balance and purpose.

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🎧 Finding Freedom with Peter Crone — Podcast

Listen in as Peter Crone, known as The Mind Architect, guides everyday people from fear and limitation to profound insights and newfound freedom. Episodes explore mental patterns, emotional blocks, and how to live from clarity and presence.

👉 Listen here on Peter Crone’s website
Or find it on Apple Podcasts

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💠 If you’re inspired by Dr. Joe Dispenza’s work and want to practice these teachings in community, visit our new Dr. Joe Dispenza Fans Hub to connect with local events and walking meditations. (coming soon)

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🌻 For Continued Exploration

Our community is always learning and expanding. Check back often for new resources, books, and tools that support your journey of embodiment, healing, and transformation.