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Pygmalion Podcasts
If you've watched and loved the delightful musical My Fair Lady, then you'd love to read the wonderful play on which it is based. Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw is equally engrossing and as full of charm, wit and underlying pathos. First performed on stage in 1912, Pygmalion takes its title from the Greek myth of Pygmalion and Galatea. In the ancient story, a brilliant sculptor, Pygmalion falls in love with one of his own creations, a ravishingly beautiful sculpture whom he names Galatea. ...
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These online audio resources consist of lectures and interviews on Bernard Shaw by renowned Shaw scholars. The plays covered include Pygmalion, Heartbreak House, Major Barbara, Man and Superman, Caesar and Cleopatra, and many more. Featured scholars will include Professor Stanley Weintraub, Professor Sally Peters, Professor Leonard Conolly, Professor Richard Dietrich and Professor Michael O'Hara.
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Hello and thank you for joining the Connection Therapy podcast. This is a podcast about the craft of psychotherapy and we seek to support those who strive to improve their craft by sharing research about the science and stories about the art of psychology. Together we will explore these findings so you can decide how you want to apply them to benefit your practice.
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Completely Biased Broadway Reviews.
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About minimum wage and documents covering the pros and cons about it
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A romp through the field of computer programming, grapling with our history and wondering what should come next. A mix of deeply technical talk, philosophy, art, dark lore, and good takes. Hosted by Ivan Reese, Jimmy Miller, and Lu Wilson.
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You are a Dreamer! Your echoes bring forth tales of wonder... Step into a realm where dreams are caught in the fabric of time, whispering tales of ancient gods and mythic adventures. Welcome to "Echoes of a Dreamer," a captivating podcast series that unveils enchanting mythological stories in each episode. Immerse yourself in the magic of standalone narratives, from celestial births to heroic quests, tragedy to tender love. Every dream you've ever had has left its echo, inspiring this extrao ...
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This subject explores Ancient Roman epic poetry, the literary genre which deals with grand mythical narratives involving heroes, gods, war, and love affairs. Epic was the most prestigious literary form in the ancient world. Roman poets adapted and developed Greek epic, particularly influenced by the Homeric Iliad and Odyssey. Roman epics similarly deal with divine and heroic material, but Roman poets also weave contemporary and topical themes into the mythical subject matter. The primary tex ...
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71. Expecting Great Outcomes - A Look at the Pygmalion (Rosenthal) Effect
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8:43In this episode, Dr. Brenda Murrow goes back to one of the foundational studies in psychology that still has resonance today. The Pygmalion or Rosenthal effect is from research that explored how when teachers viewed their students as having high-potential, the students did better. It speaks to the uncanny experience that when we expect greatness fr…
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Classic Stories: King Midas and his Golden Touch
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4:26Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 7 uses of ‘touch’ - in 5 minutes. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER:✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus LIKE PODCASTS?Try some of our other popular…
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73. Reflections with Kinsey Rone, LCPC: What Works & What’s in the Works
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43:42Kinsey Rone returns to the podcast for some reflections on the year. She and Brenda consider what interventions worked in their own practices. Brenda also shares feedback she has heard, particularly in the discussions across disciplines with the practice of equine-assisted services. And, the invitation is enthusiastically extended for listeners to …
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Classic Stories: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
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4:15Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 10 uses of ‘get’ - in 5 minutes. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus LIKE PODCASTS?Try some of our other popular podcasts including:✔️ 6 Minute English✔️ Learning English from the News✔️ Learnin…
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72. Not Always Jolly: Nature’s Lessons for the Holidays
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18:17This episode begins by normalizing difficulties over the holidays by sharing national statistics that demonstrate the commonness of this experience. Supporting patients with concerns over the holidays can be a challenge, in part because of the difficulties themselves and also because of the strong tendency to isolate these concerns at this time. Br…
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Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 8 uses of ‘right’ - in 5 minutes. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ …
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Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 8 uses of ‘with’ - in 5 minutes. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus LIKE PODCASTS?Try some of our other popular podcasts including:✔️ 6 Minute English✔️ Learning English from the News✔️ Learnin…
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70. Supporting Veterans? Learn about the Research History that Drives Current Treatments
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13:59Brenda continues the discussion about the research on mental health treatment with veterans, as referenced in earlier podcasts in order to assist practitioners in understanding the implications for practice. She provides historical context to some of the current treatments for PTSD and invites consideration for future possibilities. Enjoying the po…
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Classic Stories: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
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3:47Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 9 uses of ‘come’ - in 5 minutes. THE READING ROOM: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/the_reading_room SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ htt…
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Dr. Brenda Murrow reflects on recent experiences of spending time with specialized professionals including interviewing Adam Magers, MA, LPC and presenting at the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH), International conference. In this episode, she shares an understanding about how to tie clinical practice to the existing rese…
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Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 12 uses of ‘go’ - in 5 minutes. THE READING ROOM: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/the_reading_room SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/newsletters FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglishFollow us ✔️ https:…
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68. How to Provide Better Mental Health Treatment for Veterans with Adam Magers, MA, LPC
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14:02In this final segment of the conversation with Adam Magers, MA, LPC, he shares his views on how to improve mental health treatment for veterans. He provides specific steps that practicing clinicians can take immediately to see benefits. He draws from both perspectives, as a clinician and as a veteran receiving support, in his own work with veterans…
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Pippa and Beth talk about some methods to improve the stories you tell in English. They look back at Georgie's story about a boy band and Neil's story about parking. TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/our-stories/251114 FIND …
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67. A Veteran’s Journey with Adam Magers, MA, LPC
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22:13The conversation continues with Adam Magers, MA, LPC who joined the podcast to discuss his work with veterans, first responders, and frontline medical professionals. He has experience both as a clinician and as a veteran receiving support, and he draws from both perspectives to share his expertise. This unique and candid discussion offers many enga…
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Phil and Georgie share real stories about celebrities. Phil has a famous student and Georgie meets a musician she is obsessed with. TRANSCRIPT Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/our-stories/251107 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit o…
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66. Supporting Veterans Effectively with Adam Magers, MA, LPC
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22:25Adam Magers, MA, LPC joins the podcast to discuss his work with veterans, first responders, and frontline medical professionals. He has experience both as a clinician and as a veteran receiving support, and he draws from both perspectives to share his expertise. This unique and candid discussion offers many engaging insights, and is likely to widen…
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Our Stories: 30 brides and a family discovery
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8:10Pippa and Beth share real stories about family. Pippa goes to a wedding where there are lots of brides around, and Beth flies to the USA to meet long lost family. TRANSCRIPTFind a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at:https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/our-stories/251031 FIND BBC L…
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65. What if Someone Does Not Want to Look at Themselves?
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14:44In this episode, Brenda reviews the links researchers found between self-disgust and avoiding self-gazing, in studies with both veterans and older adults. While the research is nascent in the ability to make significant conclusions, it does seem to have implications for clinical practice, especially in light of all the other factors associated with…
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Beth and Phil share real stories about journeys and travel. Beth bumps into people she knows in unusual places, and Phil tries to get into the Paraguayan way of life. TRANSCRIPTFind a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at:https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/our-stories/251024 FIND B…
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64. We Knew It! There are Connections Between Brains
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18:09As a mental health therapist, you probably have had the intuition that there is some type of shared experience between brains, in the therapy session, in a community setting, perhaps in the world. Today’s research review confirms this notion and even opens up more possibilities in that it appears the shared connections are enhanced by cooperation a…
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Georgie and Neil share real stories about mistakes. Georgie breaks into her own house, and Neil does something very embarrassing in a car park. TRANSCRIPTFind a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at:https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/our-stories/251017 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HER…
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63. Gazes between Species and the Application to Mental Health Practice
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18:22How does gaze following and responses to vocalizations from cats and dogs apply to the practice of psychology? This article was published by the American Psychological Association in the Journal of Comparative Psychology in order that mental health therapists would consider that exact question and we explore together in this episode how that might …
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62. Honoring Dr. Jane Goodall and the Lessons She Leaves Behind
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13:52Dr. Brenda Murrow reflects on the life and legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall, who recently passed away, leaving behind a world forever changed by her compassion, curiosity, and scientific brilliance. In this episode, Dr. Murrow shares how Dr. Goodall’s discovery that chimpanzees use tools reshaped our understanding of what it means to be human and how her…
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Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 9 uses of ‘stand’ - in 5 minutes. PRACTISE YOUR READING IN THE READING ROOM: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/the_reading_room FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus LIKE PODCASTS? …
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In this episode, Dr. Brenda Murrow reflects on her journey as a clinician and how her early training shaped her approach to emotion-focused therapy (EFT), developed by Drs. Greenberg and Johnson. She explores the idea that all therapy, no matter the approach, involves emotions—because clients most often seek help in response to emotional challenges…
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Let's Take Esoteric Programming Languages Seriously
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1:53:46One of the biggest goals of this show — our raisin detour, if you will — is to encourage people to look at computer programming differently. It's not just a job, or a way to make the computer do what you want. Code isn't just the material you sculpt into apps and games and websites. The very act of programming itself, and the languages we make and …
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60. Slowing Down and Listening for Emotional Cues in Therapy
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19:00Welcome back to the Connection Therapy Podcast. In this episode, Brenda shares her reflections on Emotion Focused Therapy and the powerful contributions of Dr. Leslie Greenberg, a tremendous mentor in the field. Brenda walks through what makes this approach stand out from more traditional models. Rather than moving too quickly into problem-solving,…
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Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 8 uses of ‘round’ - in 5 minutes. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ …
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Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 13 uses of ‘long’ - in 5 minutes. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ …
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59. From Cognition to Emotion: A Shift in Mental Health Practice
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17:03Most interventions in our field are taught as cognitive-based. But in practice, what actually works often comes down to emotions, nonverbal cues, and affect. That gap between graduate training and what really helps clients is something every clinician has to navigate. In this episode, Brenda takes a closer look at why emotions sit at the center of …
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58. Do Feelings Drive Us More Than Thoughts? Affective Science in the Therapy Room
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20:32For decades, the cognitive model has shaped therapy with the idea that our thoughts determine how we feel and behave. But new research suggests the opposite may be true—that emotions might actually be in the driver’s seat. In this episode, Dr. Brenda Murrow takes a closer look at a newly published article, “Primary Appraisal Is Affective Not Cognit…
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Classic Stories: The Murders in the Rue Morgue
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4:59Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 9 uses of ‘run’ - in 5 minutes. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus LIKE PODCASTS?Try some of our other popular podcasts including:✔️ 6 Minute English✔️ Learning English from the News✔️ Learning…
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57. How Goats Help Us Rethink Emotion in the Therapy Room
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16:37In this episode of the Connection Therapy Podcast, host Dr. Brenda Murrow explores what surprising new research on goats can teach us about human connection and therapy. Two recent studies shed light on how these social animals respond to emotional cues, offering valuable lessons for anyone working in a helping profession. The first study, publishe…
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Classic Stories: Far From the Madding Crowd
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3:44Enjoy a classic story in English and learn 11 uses of ‘set’ - in 5 minutes. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit our website ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish Follow us ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus LIKE PODCASTS? Try some of our other popular podcasts including: ✔️ 6 Minute English ✔️ Learning English from the News ✔️ L…
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56. Researching the Connection Between External Behavior and Inner States
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17:08What we show on the outside doesn’t always reflect what’s happening on the inside—but sometimes the signals are there if we know how to read them. In this episode, Dr. Brenda explores her curiosity about the connection between behaviors, especially in children, and what’s happening internally for survivors of trauma. She draws from polyvagal theory…
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55. Supporting Children’s Emotional Growth Through Play Therapy
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18:56Working with children can be challenging, especially when they are experiencing emotional struggles. In this episode, Dr. Brenda Murrow examines how children decode emotions in voices and what this means for supporting their social and emotional development through therapy. Drawing on a 2023 study published in Cerebral Cortex, Dr. Murrow highlights…
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54. How Voice Reveals Emotion Beyond Words in Therapy
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18:41In this episode of the Connection Therapy Podcast, Dr. Brenda Murrow explores the concept of voice prosody — the way something is said beyond the words themselves. Prosody includes the tone, pitch, rhythm, and other vocal qualities that carry emotional meaning and influence how language is experienced, which has implications for therapy. Dr. Murrow…
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53. Inside the Emotional Systems That Shape Us
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19:20In this episode of the Connection Therapy Podcast, Dr. Brenda Murrow explores how our most basic emotional systems—shared with other mammals—shape both our behavior and overall well-being. Drawing from the work of Jaak Panksepp, Mark Solms, and Temple Grandin, she breaks down how concepts like allostasis, heart rate variability, and emotional flexi…
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52. When Cognition and Behavior Don’t Match: Unconscious Motivation and the Emotional Systems Driving Us
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21:12In this episode, Brenda explores the often-overlooked mismatch between what clients say and what they do. It’s a common experience in therapy: insight is there, but behavior doesn’t shift. This conversation dives into why that happens—and how unconscious motivation plays a powerful role in human behavior. Grounding the conversation with contributio…
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51. Integrating Nonverbal Communication into Clinical Practice
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19:06In this episode, Dr. Brenda Murrow shares how learning from Dr. Rachaël Draaisma, an expert in horse behavior, has changed the way she shows up in the therapy room. What started as curiosity turned into a deeper appreciation for the power of observation, body awareness, and learning from unexpected places. Brenda talks about what it means to really…
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A classic "80-year predictions" episode. How did we do, humanity? Here's the article (free with ads): As We May Think Links $ Patreon We're considering changing The Name of the FoC community, podcast, et cetera. Transatlantic Accent, and all the ships at sea. This episode's advertisements: Ex-Lax, Mifflin, et cetera. The New Media Reader is a good …
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50. Why Body Language Matters with Dr. Rachaël Draaisma
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23:19In part three of her conversation with Dr. Rachaël Draaisma, Brenda dives straight into one of the most persistent myths in the horse world: that chewing always means a horse is thinking—or being submissive. Turns out, it’s not that simple. Dr. Draaisma helps us unpack what chewing actually communicates and why assuming a single meaning can cause u…
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49. From Fear to Curiosity: Exploring the Seeking System with Dr. Rachaël Draaisma
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29:16In today’s episode Brenda continues her conversation with Dr. Rachaël Draaisma. In part two of this discussion, they move deeper into what it means to support emotional health in animals—not just by shaping their behavior, but by helping them feel safe, curious, and motivated from within. Dr. Draaisma shares how she builds training sessions that wo…
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