The Wild Power of Horses: Equine Therapy with Siarra Decomi

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DANG! The Todd Bridges Podcast

Todd Bridges and Bettijo Bridges

47 episodes

1 day ago

Addiction, healing, and one powerful cup of tea. Todd and Bettijo talk with Kita Centella, who discovered herbal healing through a smudging ritual—in prison. It planted the seed for her recovery and for the Loose Leaf Tea Market.SUMMARYIn this powerful and personal episode, Todd and Bettijo sit down with the incredible Kita Centella, founder of the Loose Leaf Tea Market. Kita opens up about her journey from being what she calls an “everything addict” to finding purpose and peace through plant-based healing while incarcerated in the 1980s.She shares how a Native American mentor introduced her to smudging with sacred sage smoke—a practice that became her first non-substance coping tool and planted a lifelong passion for herbal healing. Kita is a graduate of the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts (SWIHA), and today her work as an herbalist is focused on helping women over age 40 navigate health challenges naturally.Kita also shares fascinating science behind her tea blends, explaining how the herb Gymnema Sylvestre can actually block the brain’s ability to taste sweetness and curb sugar cravings—the sweet stuff she says was even harder to quit than drugs.The conversation turns raw and real as Todd and Kita talk about the painful process of cutting ties with toxic circles, the parallels between substance and sugar addiction, and the skill of learning to truly listen to your body. Todd wraps things up with his Todd Flicks pick, The Godfather of Harlem—a show that echoes one of this episode’s biggest themes: how hard it can be to go straight when your past keeps knocking.HIGHLIGHTSKita's story of spiritual healing begins with a true medicine woman she met in prison. (01:08)Kita explains how herbal smudging works and its history. (5:32)Todd shares his personal experience, noting that being prescribed Depakote provided a crucial filter and a second thought process that significantly aided his own addiction recovery. (10:29)The unique properties of the herb Gymnema Sylvestre. (12:25)Kita shares business insights that led to founding Loose Leaf Tea Market. (31:20)How listening to your body is a skill you must consciously develop to maintain health and avoid relapsing into addiction. (33:35)ToddFlix: Todd reviews the acclaimed show, "The Godfather of Harlem," starring Forest Whitaker. (35:14)Todd and Kita discuss the crucial need to cut ties with old friends when committing to a path of addiction recovery. (36:05)LISTEN TO LEARNHow small daily rituals (like smudging or tea) can ground your body and calm your mind.The herb that can literally block your brain’s sweet receptors and curb sugar cravings.Why listening to your body is a skill worth practicing—and how to start.Whether you’re craving balance, connection, or just a really good cup of tea, hit play now and let Kita Centella show you how simple shifts can change everything.Follow on Instagram: Todd @toddbridges & Bettijo @pagingsupermomhttps://www.instagram.com/toddbridgeshttps://www.instagram.com/pagingsupermom--------------------© 2025 Loop 101 MediaDANG! is produced by Loop 101 Media, Bettijo Bridges, Todd Bridges & Attalie AnneFor more information contact info@loop101media.com

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The Wild Power of Horses: Equine Therapy with Siarra Decomi - Ep. 43

DANG! The Todd Bridges Podcast

51 minutes

1 month ago

The Wild Power of Horses: Equine Therapy with Siarra Decomi - Ep. 43

Join Todd and Bettijo as transformational coach Siarra Decomi reveals how the parts of yourself you try to "fix" are the actual keys to your personal freedom, proving that your scary breakdown might actually be a breakthrough—all thanks to the incredible insight of rescued mustangs!SUMMARYThis week, Todd and Bettijo sit down with transformational coach Siarra Decomi, founder of Wild Hooves Open Hearts, a non-profit dedicated to mustang rescue and equine-guided empowerment. Siarra helps people stop white-knuckling life by showing them how to come home to themselves. She dives into the profound idea that your toughest challenges might not mean you are "broken," but that you're in a "portal"—a season of change where your breakdown is a breakthrough moment, leading to growth and personal freedom.The conversation explores the fascinating world of equine therapy, where horses act as a powerful mirror and reflection, sensing human energy and helping people get out of their overthinking minds and drop into their bodies to be present. Todd, a former horse owner himself, shares a funny, yet telling, story about his horse, Sailor, proving just how intuitively intelligent these animals are. Siarra shares the heartbreaking reality of the Bureau of Land Management's process for wild American mustangs and why she felt called to begin her rescue work.HIGHLIGHTSTodd shares a hilarious story about his horse, Sailor, who knew exactly how to mess with him. (1:27)Siarra explains the challenges for wild American mustangs in the Bureau of Land Management's program. (2:30)Siarra describes how she went from a career in banking and finance to becoming a transformational coach. (5:10)The difference between "breaking" a horse and equine-guided empowerment. (6:38)How horses act as a reflection and mirror to show you what you need to see about yourself. (7:23)The concept of tapping into your "lead mare energy" to live from your sovereignty. (9:36)Siarra explains why you are not "broken," but are simply in a "portal" of change. (16:52)Drawing parallels between life principles and retro video games, with a lighthearted exchange on favorite classics. (18:12)Todd recounts the scary moment on the trapeze that caused him to quit the circus for good. (28:39)Siarra explains a different approach to "shadow work" that involves fully feeling and integrating difficult emotions. (32:57)The philosophy of Existential Kink and realizing you might enjoy the drama you're creating. (36:03)Bettijo ties the book The Obstacle is the Way into the discussion. (39:01)The power of staying neutral and not panicking, whether facing an emotional trigger or a rattlesnake bite. (43:51)ToddFlix: The Rookie (48:05)LISTEN TO LEARNWhy your breakdown is a breakthrough in disguise.The simple secret to personal freedom: getting out of your head and dropping into your body.The transformative, healing power of equine therapy and rescued mustangs.If you're tired of white-knuckling life and ready to ditch the constant cycle of overthinking, hit play now to learn how these wild mustangs can guide you to your very own breakthrough!Follow on Instagram: Todd @toddbridges & Bettijo @pagingsupermom--------------------© 2024 Loop 101 MediaDANG! is produced by Loop 101 Media, Bettijo Bridges, Todd Bridges & Attalie AnneFor more information contact info@loop101media.com

DANG! The Todd Bridges Podcast