In this candid and captivating episode of the Grit and Grace Podcast, host Pam Rader sits down with Brian Thiessen—former professional steer wrestler and occasional co-host—to unpack the grit, wisdom, and surprising depth of cowboy culture.

From the camaraderie that defines life on the rodeo circuit to the calculated relationship cowboys have with risk and fear, Brian reveals how a simple, rugged way of life holds timeless lessons for today’s chaotic world. He shares how visualization, mindset, and discipline became not just tools for success in the arena, but cornerstones for navigating relationships, setbacks, and personal growth.

Together, Pam and Brian explore the balance between toughness and empathy, the power of the law of attraction, and why sometimes the simplest truths cut the deepest. The conversation culminates in the exciting vision of a Grit & Grace retreat, designed to help others reconnect with their authentic selves through cowboy logic, resilience, and straight-shooting simplicity.

This episode is a rare blend of cowboy grit and heartfelt grace—a reminder that sometimes the wisdom we need most comes from dusty arenas, wide-open skies, and the courage to live unapologetically real.

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