SB Studios
SB Studios
Episode 56: Second Chances in Life, Recovery, and Horses with Charlotte Dougherty
Episode 56: Second Chances in Life, Recovery, and Horses with Charlotte Dougherty
Episode 56: Second Chances in Life, Recovery, and Horses with Charlotte Dougherty
Wednesday 15th November 2023
Join Dr. Mei-Li Hennen as she explores Charlotte Dougherty's inspiring journey of resilience and healing through second-chance horses at Spirit Horse Therapeutic Riding Center.
Explicit
55 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Healing
Transformative
Encouraging
About this podcast
Author:
SB Studios
Overview:
Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Creative Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
Recovery from Trauma
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Links:
Visit site
Episodes:
59 (View all)
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!From Trauma to Triumph: Charlotte Dougherty's Healing Journey with Horses
Episode Overview
- Charlotte's journey of resilience, overcoming trauma, addiction, and adversity
- Impact and transformative work of Spirit Horse Therapeutic Riding Center
- Healing power and therapeutic benefits of second-chance horses
- Program's focus on marginalized communities, special needs, and veterans
- Inspiring journey of hope, healing, and empowerment
I think that's what happens to me when I'm like 'well, I can't do this. I just can't.' Something happens and something opens up and says 'no, this is what you're supposed to do.'
Charlotte Dougherty's story is nothing short of extraordinary. In this episode, Dr. Mei-Li Hennen sits down with Charlotte, a lifelong rider and the founder of the Spirit Horse Therapeutic Riding Center in the San Francisco Bay Area. Charlotte's life has been marked by immense challenges, including trauma, sexual abuse, kidnappings, addiction, and multiple relapses. Yet, her unwavering spirit and profound connection with horses have guided her through these dark times toward healing and resilience.
Starting her riding journey at the tender age of five, Charlotte's love for horses blossomed into a dream of creating her own horse program by age 12—a dream she made a reality. With 30 years of riding experience and numerous certifications under her belt, Charlotte has dedicated her life to using horses as a means of therapy for marginalized communities, individuals with special needs, and veterans.
Her work at Spirit Horse Therapeutic Riding Center is a testament to the transformative power of these majestic creatures. Through therapeutic riding, Charlotte has provided hope, healing, and joy to countless lives. Join Dr. Mei-Li Hennen as she explores Charlotte's inspiring journey of overcoming adversity and the incredible impact of second-chance horses.