Stop Wasting Energy Fighting Reality—Here’s What to Do Instead

Howdy friends,

You ever plan a ride, block out time, maybe even feel good walking into the arena—
and then it all goes sideways?

Your horse is hotter than expected.
You’re annoyed before you even get through warmup.
And somewhere between trying to “get it back on track” and forcing a good session, it just… spirals.

I recorded this week’s podcast right in the middle of one of those days.
And not in hindsight, either—while I was living it.

Because this is the kind of moment that shows up for every rider who wants to improve.
And if you don’t know how to handle it, it’ll mess with your confidence every time.

This week’s episode is about something I teach constantly in private coaching and inside MGE:

🎧 Radical acceptance.
Not as in “settle for less.”
But as in “meet the moment, stop fighting it, and make a decision from where you actually are.”

👉 Click here to listen to Episode #174 now

We talk about:
– Why trying to “force the plan” usually backfires
– What really drains your mental energy in the saddle (it’s not what you think)
– Why emotional neutrality is a tool—not a personality
– And how to stop letting one unexpected moment unravel the whole ride

If you’re working hard but feel like every little thing knocks you off course—
you need this episode in your ears.

🎧 Listen to the episode here

– Nicole