Episode 189: Why Mounting Triggers Anxiety

Turn Riding Fear Around Podcast: Episode 189: Why Mounting Triggers Anxiety (And What It’s Really About)

Mounting isn’t scary because of the horse—it’s scary because of what our brain tells us about the horse.

In just 5–10 minutes, you’ll get actionable tools to:

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Mounting can fill you with joy!

If today’s episode stirred anything in you, you might enjoy a short, free audio called Beyond the Threshold: The Joy Reset.

It’s a gentle place to come back to your body and yourself.

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Resources for Your Confidence Reset:

• Confidence Reset – https://elisehittinger.com/page/confidence-page – When overthinking isn’t working, this might.
• Book: Rise From Fear to Courage – https://amzn.to/4hESwxQ – A shortcut to saddle confidence.
• Blog – https://elisehittinger.com/blog – Relax and enjoy my ramblings on overcoming fear.
• Support Group – https://bit.ly/3ftvMA0 – Equestrian Courage Community for riders like you.

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Thank you for listening to the Turn Fear Around Podcast. Together, we can reset your anxiety, restore calm, and bring joy back to your relationship with your horse. ????

About the host:

Elise has spent her life in the saddle, but her journey wasn't always easy. After a significant accident left her battling paralyzing fear and isolation, she realized that "just getting back on" wasn't enough. Today, Elise combines her lifelong equestrian experience with her expertise as a Hypnotherapist and Courage Coach. She specializes in helping women move past the "creeping fears" of age, accidents, or life changes, giving them the mental tools to ride with joy and lead with confidence.

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