Authentic You

What Is Authentic You?

At Authentic You, we empower women to embrace change, step confidently into their next chapter, and find their true, authentic selves. And that’s a beautiful thing.

One of the most powerful ways to do this is through our connection with horses. Horses are masters of authenticity—they can read our energy and sense our emotions. As prey animals, their primary instinct is to feel safe. When we approach them with genuine vulnerability, free of internal conflict, they respond in kind, helping us align with our own truth.

It sounds simple, but in today’s world, it’s a challenging task. We’ve been conditioned to view the world as a dangerous place, and many of us operate from a fear-based or shame-based mentality. This disconnects us from our authentic selves and can make us feel disingenuous or untrustworthy—even to ourselves.

That’s where the beauty of our programs comes in. The horse-human connection is a transformative experience. These programs are designed to help you build trust, boost self-confidence, and improve emotional and behavioral well-being. The results are undeniable. Every time you work with a horse, you ground yourself in the present moment, tapping into a deep sense of clarity and self-awareness.

Horses, by nature, are always grounded. They stay connected to the Earth, both physically and energetically, which keeps them present and in tune with their surroundings. This natural grounding helps us do the same, reminding us that emotional work—like any personal growth—requires consistent effort and attention.

Just like physical fitness, emotional health isn’t a quick fix. If you want to maintain the positive changes you’ve made in your life, you need to put in the work. Regular emotional maintenance, like regular exercise, is essential to sustaining your mental and emotional well-being.

There’s no magic solution. It's a process, and you must take responsibility for your own happiness, no matter where you are in life.

The first step? Begin by embracing vulnerability with the horse. The pure honesty they offer can help you uncover truths about yourself you may have been hiding. You don’t have to eliminate fear or shame—just stop hiding it. Horses can help you move toward your authentic self without judgment.

Ask yourself:

• Are you hiding battles with depression, anxiety, or emotional pain?
• Do you feel overwhelmed by sadness, loneliness, or self-doubt?
• Are you ashamed of your emotions or find it hard to understand why you feel the way you do?
• Do you struggle to get out of bed, exhausted by the weight of your thoughts?
• Are you craving emotional balance or peace of mind?

Whether you live in a bustling city like Los Angeles, Nashville, or Calgary, or a quieter place like Irvine or a small town, there are programs around the world that offer women the opportunity to improve their emotional health regularly.

We invest so much in our outer selves—our appearance, our possessions, our careers—so why not also invest in our emotional well-being? Regularly tending to your mental and emotional health is just as crucial for overall well-being as any physical routine.

Take the first step toward finding your authentic self—it’s time to stop hiding, start healing, and embrace the true, vulnerable you.