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Episode 14 | Marni Porath | Riding Together with Special Needs

In this episode, Marni tells us her story of raising a child with special needs. After finding out she was pregnant with twins, Marni and her husband were ecstatic. However, things quickly changed when the twins were born 14 weeks early and their daughter had complications resulting in cerebral palsy and blindness. The world Marni was used to was changed in a moment, but she didn't let that stop her from creating an incredibly beautiful life-for her, her children, and her community as she used her experience to start a therapeutic riding program-Rising Stars Therapeutic Riding Center. Marni and her team have now helped hundreds of children, their families, and remains a beacon of light to her community.

*If you'd like to learn more about Rising Stars Therapeutic Center, donate, volunteer, or learn how you can help please visit their website: Therapeutic Horseback Riding Programs | Rising Stars Therapeutic Riding Center, Twin Falls, ID.

We also encourage you to check out this video of Hannah, one of their program participants: Rising Stars Therapeutic Riding Center: Meet Hannah

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Episode 13 | Nikki Nelson | Kegels No More for a Stronger Pelvic Floor

In this episode, Nikki walks us through her story of pelvic floor dysfunction; specifically pelvic organ prolapse. In it, she tells us about the devastating news she received from her Obgyn, how it impacted her mental health, her riding, and what she did about it. After several years of research and experience, Nikki not only learned how to handle her own pelvic floor dysfunction issues, but also became certified to help others. And well-she ditched the kegels too, because it turns out-they aren't all that helpful for most-even though they are prescribed by almost every women's health professional. This is a story of trial, error, and hope.

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Episode 12 | Kitanna Barnes | Gone but Always Remembered

Grab the tissues. In this episode, Kitanna Barnes shares her tragic story of losing her mom at just 15 years old. She shares her experience with all of the challenges that came with caring for a sick parent, growing up too fast, saying goodbye far too soon, moving in with her grandma, and battling with her own mental health through it all. In this episode, Kitanna graciously shares her story and how she's kept going, so that her mom, Kandise, will never be forgotten.