The Philosophical Cowgirl
Sarah Geis
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About the Show
The Philosophical Cowgirl is where deep thinking meets horsemanship. Join a trained philosopher and seasoned horse trainer as she delves into the intersection of life, philosophy, and the horse world. With thought-provoking conversations and insights from some of the brightest minds, this podcast goes beyond the arena to explore what horses can teach us about living well.
Host: Sarah Geis
Contact: [email protected]
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Recent Episodes
S1E23 Interpretation Wars: The Most Dangerous Theory of Reading You Need to Know About
Send us your thoughts and topic suggestions!Sarah is joined by Christian author, literary scholar, philosopher, pastor, and longtime professor Donald T. Williams about a dangerous shift in how people…
S1E22 The Problem of Evil: Suffering, Faith, and the Search for Meaning with Dr. Douglas Groothuis
Send us your thoughts and topic suggestions!Why does a good God allow suffering?It’s one of the oldest—and hardest—questions we can ask.In this episode of The Philosophical Cowgirl, I sit down with…
S1E21 Truth vs. Opinion: Why the Difference Matters More Than Ever
Send us your thoughts and topic suggestions! We live in a culture that treats opinions like they’re facts and feelings like they’re evidence. But truth doesn’t bend for us—and ignoring that has…
S1E20 Manda McCarthy Talks About Her Recent NRCHA Success- And Much More
Send us your thoughts and topic suggestions!Manda McCarthy is a reined cowhorse trainer based in Conifer, CO. She’s got a compelling story, a deep sense of perspective, and plenty of horsemanship…
S1E19 Horsemanship, Ranching, and Ag Business With Rodney Yost
Send us your thoughts and topic suggestions!In this episode, I sit down with Rodney Yost—4th-generation rancher, founder of Rodney Yost Horsemanship (also the guy who started barrel horse…
S1E18 What Your Vet May Wish You Knew: A Conversation With Dr Maria Brock
Send us your thoughts and topic suggestions!Ever wonder what your equine vet is really thinking? In this honest and eye-opening conversation, Dr. Maria Brock joins me to talk about the emotional toll…
S1E17 Emotional Intelligence For Horse People
Send us your thoughts and topic suggestions!Emotions aren’t just human terrain—our horses feel them too. In this episode of The Philosophical Cowgirl, we explore the five key elements of emotional…
S1E16 Navigating the Court of Public Opinion
Send us your thoughts and topic suggestions!In this solo episode, we wade into the stormy waters of online outrage, public perception, and the horse world’s increasingly fragile relationship with the…
S1E15 Wendy Winn Talks Saddles and Saddle Fitting
Send us your thoughts and topic suggestions! In this episode, I sit down with Wendy Winn—expert saddle fitter, lifelong horsewoman, and representative for Burns Saddlery. With years of hands-on…
S1E14 Hippies and Cowboys: Finding Your Training Tribe
Send us your thoughts and topic suggestions!In this episode, I’m diving headfirst into the ongoing “war” between three major horsemanship styles: Natural Horsemanship, Cowboy/performance training,…
S1E13 Cowboys, Heroes, and The Code Of The West
Send us your thoughts and topic suggestions!In this episode, we examine the historical and cultural significance of cowboys, their romanticized, mythological version that took on a life of its own,…
S1E12 Perry Quarter Horses
Send us your thoughts and topic suggestions!In this episode of the Philosophical Cowgirl, you'll meet the couple behind Perry Quarter Horses in Leoti, KS: Jason Perry and CJ Garland. We'll discuss…
S1E11 Which Lenses Are You Looking Through? The Power of Worldviews
Send us your thoughts and topic suggestions!Disclaimer! Philosophy heavy episode! This one may not be as directly horse-oriented, but it's still fascinating stuff (at least I think so!) because it's…
S1E10 Get A Leg Up: How Mentorship Can Change Your Life
Send us your thoughts and topic suggestions!Mentorship is an important ingredient for growth—both in the saddle and in life. In this episode, we dive into the art of mentorship from both sides of the…
S1E9 Equine Mythbusters Part 2
Send us your thoughts and topic suggestions!In this episode, a couple of my closest friends, Brenna DeGeer, Colorado Brand Inspector and long time horse trainer, and Brittnee Woodward, also a long…
S1E8 Mindset Training For Riders: Gil Friedman from Mental Athletics
Send us your thoughts and topic suggestions!Gil Friedman is the founder and head coach of Mental Athletics, a performance mindset coaching program for riders. As an NRHA professional trainer and…
S1E7 Reality Check: How We Stunt Our Own Growth By Avoiding The Truth
Send us your thoughts and topic suggestions!We all are reality avoiders in one way or another. In this episode, we'll cover 10 ways we do this and what to do about it. Here's the list: 1. Loving…
S1E6 Colic And Ulcers With Maria Brock, DVM
Send us your thoughts and topic suggestions!It's time to talk horse care! In this episode, we have a wonderful opportunity to hear from a veterinarian- a terrific one at that- about two closely…
S1E5 Horses and Tough Conversations
Send us your thoughts and topic suggestions!Have you encountered horse people (or anyone, really) who have ethical views you can’t believe they could possibly hold? In the last episode, some themes…
S1E4 Attacks on Our Lifestyle: Dave Duquette from Western Justice
Send us your thoughts and topic suggestions!Dave Duquette from Western Justice joins me to discuss some major legal battles facing the horse industry that threaten our way of life, possibly the…
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