Episode 303: Recovering from Burnout and Reclaiming Rest | Erin Cain | Founder of Grace Reins
Erin Cain is the founder of Grace Reins, an equine therapy center and wild mustang rescue located outside Telluride, Colorado. In this powerful conversation, Kara and Erin explore how horses help us reconnect with our nervous systems, process trauma, and rediscover the childlike parts of ourselves we often lose along the way. They discuss the healing potential of animal-assisted therapy, generational trauma, mental health stigma, and what it means to live with authenticity and emotional coherence. This episode is essential listening for anyone exploring somatic therapy, emotional healing, or building a life aligned with purpose and presence.
“We often say that horses act as a mirror—while we rescue them, they rescue us, and together, we create a beautiful healing space.”
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(00:00:02) - Introduction to Equine Therapy and Mental Health
(00:01:29) - The Growing Conversation Around Mental Health
(00:02:10) - Destigmatizing Vulnerability and Seeking Help
(00:07:42) - The Role of Horses in Emotional Healing
(00:21:39) - Erin's Journey: From New York to Telluride
(00:40:14) - Defining Powerful Ladies and Community Connections
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Website: https://gracereins.org
Email: erin@gracereins.org
Created and hosted by Kara Duffy
Audio Engineering & Editing by Jordan Duffy
Production by Amanda Kass
Graphic design by Anna Olinova
Music by Joakim Karud
