This episode offers a brief yet powerful guided visualization designed to help you manage stressful moments, combat urges towards old habit patterns, or simply to relieve situational anxiety. Through gentle breathing exercises and sensory awareness techniques, you’ll learn to navigate these challenging moments just like a surfer rides a wave.

Welcome to the Inscape Quest Podcast, where insightful conversations redefine perspectives. Join your host, Trudi Howley, as she engages with psychologist, dressage writer, and trainer Jane Karol in an exploration of recalibrating the sport of dressage. In this episode, we delve into the global impact of a video featuring British dressage rider Charlotte Dujardin, released just prior to the Paris Olympics. Jane provides a nuanced look at human psychological responses, and the intricate dynamics within the dressage community.

Welcome to Inscape Quest, where insightful conversations redefine perspectives. I’m Trudi Howley, and in this special micro session, we offer a brief guided imagery experience designed for the night before your procedure. Immerse yourself in soothing music and subtle suggestions that promote optimal blood flow, a clear surgical field, and rapid healing.

In this compelling episode of Inscape Quest, host Trudi Howley and renowned attorney Fred M. Kray delve into animal law, and the ongoing fight for animal welfare – especially within the horse industry. Listen in as Kray passionately recounts his experiences on the frontline of animal justice and explores his award-winning true crime book, Broken.

In this Inscape Quest episode, Trudi Howley interviews Diana Mukpo, a dressage expert and equine welfare advocate, who discusses the need for compassion in horse training. Blending her dressage dedication with Buddhist principles, Diana urges a return to classical training to improve horse welfare and address the sport’s challenges, such as rising costs and welfare concerns.

In this Inscape Quest podcast episode, Dr. Jane Karol explores trauma in the dressage community, focusing on vicarious trauma, equine welfare, and growth amid adversity. As a dressage expert and psychotherapist, she delves into the psychological ties between riders and horses, power imbalances in training relationships, and the significance of communication and self-care.

Joining us is the esteemed guest, Dr. Jay Merriam, a veterinarian with 55 years of experience in equine veterinary care. We delve deep into welfare issues of various equestrian sports, and the role all equestrians can explore in promoting horse welfare in their communities.

We delve into the often-overlooked challenge of anxiety during medical appointments. This unique episode is designed as a micro-therapy session where Trudi shares 14 powerful strategies that can help patients take control of their anxious moments during medical appointments.

The episode features Kim La Rue, a seasoned awareness coach with over 30 years of experience. During this episode, she unravels her journey of practicing body-centered therapies and somatic emotional release techniques.

One of the most respected actors of our generation discusses his life long passion for performing & directing Shakespeare.

Rethinking sex education with sex therapist Cassandra Rustvold LCSW, SEP, CSAT, CST.

Peter Kater reflects on his life as a pianist and how he engages with himself, the world, and his audience.

Robert Bellows, sculptor and guide of the Warrior Storyfield, has an exploratory conversation about the use of dramatic space with actor Andrew Jarvis. 

Natalie Cutcher, performer, educator & director keeps the value of Children’s Theatre alive for listeners.