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What does personal style look like when your body has changed, your priorities have shifted, and your life revolves around kids, horses, and getting through the day? In this episode, Caroline, Beth, and Alli Addison (founder of the lifestyle brand Milton Menasco) dig into style, identity, and body image in a way that feels honest, vulnerable, and refreshingly real. Alli shares the personal origin story behind Milton Manasco, a brand inspired by her great uncle's artwork that slowly evolved into a lifestyle, fashion, and art brand rooted in equestrian culture. What began as a quiet Instagram archive during late-night breastfeeding sessions grew into a recognizable, authentic brand without a master plan or marketing strategy. From there, the conversation expands into what it actually means to find your personal style in motherhood, why so many women lose touch with fashion during postpartum years, and how body image, aging, and overconsumption shape the way we dress (and the way we see ourselves).  This episode isn't about trends or "how to dress your age." It's about confidence, authenticity, uniforms that support your real life, and why horse culture offers timeless lessons in style that transcend fashion altogether. To learn more about Alli, visit AlliAddison.com

This episode is sponsored by Corro. Use code HORSEWOMAN15 to get $15 off your purchase, valid until Dec. 24. Clare Staples shares her journey from a horse-loving child in England to becoming a leading advocate for wild horses in America. She discusses the deep spiritual connection she feels with horses, the challenges of running a sanctuary, and the importance of preserving wild horse families. Clare also touches on the legislative landscape affecting wild horses and her efforts to inspire change through storytelling and advocacy. Learn more about Skydog Sanctuary here.  Follow Corro Shop on Instagram here.

When journalist and Indigenous storyteller Kate Nelson received an unexpected email in 2012 suggesting that the man who raised her was not her biological father, her entire sense of self ruptured. What followed was a years-long journey into her Tlingit heritage, an emotional reckoning with identity, and the complicated question of whether she had the "right" to claim the culture she had been disconnected from.  As Kate pieced together her ancestry, the most constant throughline in her story is the lifeline of horses. They were the one place she felt a deep, unquestioned sense of belonging long before she had language for it.  Together, Kate and HWA co-hosts Caroline Culbertson and Beth Behrs explore belonging, worthiness, and the subtle ways society trains women to shrink themselves (while horses invite us to show up fully). This episode is a heartfelt exploration of identity, lineage, healing, and the animals who carry us through our deepest transformations. About Kate: An Alaska Native Tlingit tribal member, Kate Nelson is an award-winning independent journalist based in Minneapolis who focuses on amplifying important Indigenous change makers and issues. Her writing has appeared in top publications including The New York Times, National Geographic, TIME, the BBC, The Guardian, Vanity Fair, ELLE, Esquire, Teen Vogue, HuffPost, W Magazine, AFAR, Architectural Digest, Condé Nast Traveler, Forbes Travel Guide, the Cut, The Daily Beast, Bustle, Saveur, Andscape, Atmos, Civil Eats, and more.

What does it really mean to manifest a life that feels true? In this episode, Beth and Caroline sit down with To Be Magnetic founder Lacy Phillips to talk about manifestation, animal ownership, motherhood, and the real work of healing self-worth. They explore how animals help us stay grounded, and what happens when we finally live in alignment with our values. Lacy also talks about the future of her highly successful brand and business, To Be Magnetic, and what she wants on the other side.  Enjoying the show? Please leave us a 5* rating and review - it helps the show grow so we can bring on who YOU want to see next!

Tik Maynard isn't just a 2-time Road to the Horse Champion colt starter, upper level eventer, published author, renowned clinician, father... he's also just a hell of a guy who is redefining what ego and masculinity means in the horse world. In this episode of The Horsewoman's Almanac, Tik gives us lessons on presence, getting comfortable with yourself (wearing your sneakers and helmet in a sea of cowboy hats and boots... listen to the ep for this reference), and what he wants his legacy to be.  Purchase Tik's latest book, Starting in the Middle.

We chat with Cate Havstad-Casad of Range Revolution (sustainably made leather goods sourced from regenerative farms in America) to discuss the profound journey of motherhood and how to build a better future for the planet and our children. We talk about Cate's take on matrescence, her traumatic birth experiences, and the challenges of postpartum.  Cate also gives us a crash course on regenerative agriculture, sustainable fashion, and the need for a shift in societal aspirations towards stewardship and community engagement. To learn more about the cowboy boot collaboration between Beth and Cate, go here. To read Cate's substack, go here.

AnnA Buffini is a professional dressage rider who has competed for the U.S. Dressage Team in 5 nations cups following an extremely successful junior career. She's inspiring and educating horse people everywhere through her huge social media presence, and is just one of our favorite horse girls out there. Today, we're exploring everything from our latest fantasy reads, to the athlete's mindset that Anna's parents helped her cultivate, to musings about religion, spirituality, and the afterlife. Also, Anna drops some breaking news on the podcast about a major career pivot that she's currently working through. There's something for everyone in this wide-ranging episode. Enjoy!  Learn more about Anna here: https://annabuffini.com/ Get in contact with us! If you're interested in advertising on this show, contact [email protected]

Brought to you by beloved actress Beth Behrs (2 Broke Girls, The Neighborhood) and award-winning podcast producer Caroline Culbertson (Equestrian Voices, Horse Person), this bi-weekly podcast will explore the lessons that horses and their people can teach us about changing our world... and ourselves.