Episodes 61
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Since Sep 2022
Latest Episode May 2026

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Taking Back The Reins is for individuals that have ‘lost’ their way, who know they want to transform their life, rebuild relationships and recover from trauma. You're tired of feeling lost, like everyday is an uphill battle and disconnected from yourself and others around you. You may be struggling with PTSD or CPTSD, and are ready to access post-traumatic growth. You know you have it in you, you just need to understand how animals and nature can help turn your trauma around with personal development. Hosted by Dina Shale, leading trauma-informed equine specialist and founder of CPD accredited flagship programme 'Project Pony', as featured in the Daily Mail. You'll learn how to facilitate self-empowerment with unique equine therapy methods. This is the show for you to learn about the benefits of using animals in a personal therapeutic way, feel more connected, leaving you with the route to stress-free, peaceful life. This podcast is the one to listen to if you're wanting to take back the reins on your life.

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S1E60 Why Most Equestrian Businesses Fail Too Soon (And How to Keep Going)

May 18, 2026 13m

In this episode of Taking Back the Reins, Dina Shale dives into one of the biggest challenges equestrian entrepreneurs face: giving up too early.After building The Way of the Horse since 2015 and…

S1E59 Busy Isn’t Productive: The One Priority That Actually Grows Your Equestrian Business

Mar 09, 2026 8m

It’s 7am.You’re in the yard.The horses are impatient.Your phone is buzzing.And your to-do list is already out of control.Sound familiar?In this episode of Taking Back the Reins, Dina is joined by…

S1E58 Building an Equestrian Business the Real Way: What I Stopped Doing (and What I’d Do Again)

Feb 23, 2026 18m

Building an equestrian business isn’t about overnight success, shiny Instagram launches, or chasing every opportunity that comes your way. It’s about doing the work slowly, intentionally, and…

S1E57 Mindset Before Marketing: The Inner Work Behind a Sustainable Equestrian Business

Feb 16, 2026 11m

Before strategy.Before marketing.Before money.Your mindset is the real foundation of a sustainable equestrian business.In this episode of Taking Back the Reins, Dina Shale dives deep into the inner…

S1E56 Why Good Intentions Aren’t Enough: The Hidden Mistakes Holding Charities Back

Jan 26, 2026 11m

Good intentions start charities — but they don’t sustain them.In this episode of Taking Back the Reins, Dina Shale continues the conversation on the deeper, often unspoken challenges that stop…

S1E55 Common Charity Mistakes: The Passion Trap, Shiny Objects & Real Impact

Jan 19, 2026 15m

Running a charity or not-for-profit often starts with passion — but passion alone isn’t enough to sustain it.In this episode of Taking Back the Reins, Dina Shale is joined by Parvez for the first…

S1E54 The Right People in the Right Room: Building Sustainable Charities and Purpose-Led Work

Jan 13, 2026 14m

In this episode of Taking Back the Reins, Dina Shale is joined by Parvez to explore what it truly takes to build sustainable charities, not-for-profits, and purpose-led organisations—especially when…

S1E53 New Beginnings and Bold Moves: Building Our Future in Lincolnshire

Nov 03, 2025 18m

In this episode of Taking Back the Reins, host Dina Shale shares a heartfelt update on how the past year has shaped her equine-facilitated learning journey in Lincolnshire. From rebuilding her…

S1E52 Listening to Your Emotions: What Horses Can Teach Us About Inner Wisdom

Oct 28, 2025 17m

In this episode of Taking Back the Reins, host Dina Shale explores how emotions serve as vital information—guiding us toward what feels right or wrong, when to act, and when to rest.Through the lens…

S1E51 From Project Pony to The Accelerator: Harnessing Horses for Healing & Transformation

Oct 06, 2025 15m

In this episode of Taking Back the Reins, host Dina Shale shares the inspiring journey behind Project Pony and The Accelerator—two groundbreaking equine-facilitated learning programmes designed to…

S1E50 Breaking Patterns, Building Understanding – A Conversation with Gordon Forsyth of PACT

Sep 15, 2025 43m

In this episode of Taking Back the Reins, Deena welcomes guest Gordon Forsyth, Chair of PACT (Parents and Autistic Children Together), to explore the realities of raising and supporting…

S1E49 Full Circle Becoming a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and the Missing Piece of Healing

Sep 08, 2025 16m

After years of study, practice, and perseverance, Dina has completed her three-year journey to become a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner — a milestone that has reshaped both her personal healing and…

S1E48 Healing Journeys with Horses Mel’s Story of Transformation and Hope

Sep 01, 2025 24m

In this special episode of Taking Back the Reins, Dina welcomes Mel Malcolm, a devoted listener who traveled all the way from New Zealand to connect in person. Mel opens up about her journey — from…

S1E47 The Hidden Impact of Your Energy on Your Horse 🐴✨

Mar 31, 2025 13m

Did you know that your energy, emotions,and mindset directly affect your horse? Horses are incredibly sensitive toour non-verbal cues, heart rate, and emotional state—meaning that how you feeland…

S1E46 Becoming Trauma-Informed in the Workplace: The Key to a Healthier, More Resilient Team

Feb 18, 2025 15m

Workplace stress, burnout, and disengagement are more common than ever—but what if the key to a thriving team isn’t more policies, but more understanding? In this episode, we explore what it truly…

S1E45 The Power of Somatic Healing: Client A’s Transformational Journey

Dec 02, 2024 17m

In this heartfelt episode, I share the inspiring journey of working with Client A, who recently completed a somatic healing process. Together, we worked through discharging the stored 'charge' from…

S1E44 Somatic Wisdom from Horses: Lessons from London

Nov 25, 2024 11m

In this episode, I share insights from my recent training in London, where I deepened my understanding of somatic healing and how it applies to equine-facilitated therapy. We’ll explore how horses…

S1E43 How we can benefit from retreats

Oct 04, 2024 15m

What You Will Learn:1. How retreats can have a huge benefit on you as a person.2. How our retreats are very spiritual.3. We learn about the accommodation.4. We learn about the structure of the day.5.…

S1E42 042 Understanding Trauma and Its Impact on Relationships

May 27, 2024 13m

In this episode of Taking Back the Reins, I explore the nuances of trauma and its profound effects on relationships. I discuss various types of trauma that people might not recognize and delves into…

S1E41 041 Understanding Pre and Perinatal Trauma: Insights from Somatic Work with Horses

May 20, 2024 12m

In this episode, I talk about returning after a hiatus, discussing our recent move to Lincolnshire and our work with horses. I delve into the fascinating subject of childhood experiences and pre and…

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How many episodes does Taking Back The Reins with Dina Shale have?

Taking Back The Reins with Dina Shale has published 61 episodes since September 2022, covering topics in Business, Careers.

Is Taking Back The Reins with Dina Shale still active?

Taking Back The Reins with Dina Shale is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 15m.

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