When Grief Exposed the Life I Couldn’t Keep Living

When Grief Exposed the Life I Couldn’t Keep Living

The life update that changes everything: grief, burnout, a breakup, and a move to 133 acres in the Rockies.


Shelby shares the breaking-point year that forced her to stop tolerating a life that felt suffocating—and the chain of losses, realizations, and bold decisions that led her to a fresh start.

What starts as a deeply personal update becomes a brutally honest look at what it means to outgrow the life you built. Shelby opens up about her dad’s death, years of burnout in the horse industry, the pressure of running a business under consumer scrutiny, and the emotional toll of trying to keep going while silently unraveling.

Then comes the turning point: ending a relationship that no longer felt aligned, trusting a new path in the Rockies, and taking a leap that required moving an entire farm, six horses, three cats, and a dog nearly 900 kilometers.

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Progress Over Perfection: The Future of Horse Training ft. Gaia Resmini

summaryIn this engaging conversation, Shelby and Gaia Resmini delve into the evolving landscape of rewards-based horse training, recent high-profile competitions, and the systemic challenges within th...

18 Jun 1h 1min

Rethinking Horse and Human Wellness: A Compassionate Approach ft. Alexa Linton

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4 Jun 58min

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The Truth About Horse Bits: Mechanics, Fit, and Ethics ft. Chloe Johnson, Bit Fitter

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The Truth About Riding Young Horses: Skeletal Development and Industry Myths ft. Elise Miki

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21 Mai 57min

Finding Joy Amidst Chaos: An Honest Life Update + Welcoming The Podcast Back

Finding Joy Amidst Chaos: An Honest Life Update + Welcoming The Podcast Back

Shelby shares an honest life update, discussing her recent struggles including the loss of her father, financial hardships, mental health challenges, and her dreams of building a farm. She emphasizes ...

14 Mai 47min

How Capitalism & Patriarchy Are Ruining Horse Welfare... and the world at large

How Capitalism & Patriarchy Are Ruining Horse Welfare... and the world at large

In this deeply personal episode, Shelby reflects on grief, societal injustice, the corruption within the horse industry, and the importance of staying true to one's morals amidst systemic challenges. ...

9 Mar 1h 24min

Reflecting on the last year & the loss of my dad.

Reflecting on the last year & the loss of my dad.

A short episode updating on recent life changes and discussing loss.Support the podcast:Subscribe to PatreonShop my products

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