Stable Parenting Podcast

Help for Hurting and Struggling Parents and Kids

This podcast delivers real solutions with heart and grit. Hosted by Shane Jacob,"Stable Parenting" takes lessons from horses and life to tackle the challenges of parenting and adolescence head-on. Each episode is packed with practical strategies, inspiring stories, and the courage it takes to be CountryStrong. This is your guide to creating a healthier, stronger family, no matter how tough the road.
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Real Solutions for Parenting Challenges
If you're looking for parenting advice to handle teen behavior, improve family communication, or heal strained relationships, this podcast offers real-world solutions. Parenting isn't easy, but together, we can make it better.

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Podcast 59: The “Finished” Myth: How to Reignite a Teen’s Desire to Grow

Learn how to help teens shift form a fixed mindset to a growth mindset, and open the doors to possibility.

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Podcast 58: The Good Dad Guide: Essential Roles of Fathers in Parenting

In this episode special guest Charles Marshall dives into his book, The Good Dad Guide. Charles is a great storyteller and author. This is an episode you won't want to miss.

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Episode 57: Humility is Strength: Confidence Starts with Being Teachable

In this episode, we unpack why humility isn’t weakness—it’s strength. You’ll hear how embracing humility can build confidence, improve relationships, and create space for personal growth.

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Episode 56: Understanding 'Don’t Judge': What It Really Means

In this episode, Shane breaks down the principle of "don’t judge" and how it applies to real-life situations. Discover the truth about judging actions versus judging people and why this distinction can transform your relationships, values, and peace of mind.

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Episode 55: The Power of Self-Acceptance: Your Key to Real Progress

In this episode, we explore the power of self-acceptance. Learn how embracing yourself fully, flaws and all, can unlock your potential for growth, happiness, and success. Discover why self-love isn't settling—it’s the first step toward the life you truly want.

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Episode 54: Parenting in Sync: The Secret to Raising Confident, Calm Kids with Shane Jacob

Discover how inconsistent parenting leads to chaos and why creating a unified approach can bring clarity, confidence, and calm to your family life. Learn practical steps for parenting in sync to create a peaceful home.

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Episode 53: How to Live Fearlessly with Rhonda Britten

In this episode Rhonda Britten shares how Fearless Living is really not about jumping out of a plane, which most people automatically think, but it's really just jumping into your life and occupying your own skin, being in charge of your own destiny, and having the courage and the fortitude to go for it.

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Episode 52: Why Teens Push Parents Away—and How to Reconnect Without Pushing Back

Is your teen shutting you out? It’s tough, but you’re not alone. In this episode, we’ll unpack the reasons behind their distancing behaviors and share strategies to rebuild trust and connection. Plus, a surprising lesson from wild horses that every parent needs to hear.

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Episode 51: Why Teens Use Drugs and Alcohol—and What We Can Learn from Horses to Help

Why do teens turn to substances? Shane dives into this tough question using lessons from horses to offer fresh solutions. You’ll hear how horses navigate discomfort and how parents can apply these lessons to guide their teens.

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Episode 50: Your Horse as a Mirror: What Your Teen’s Behavior Means About You

In this episode, you’ll discover how a horses behavior mirrors the actions and emotions of the rider and how the same is true with how teens mirror their parents.

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Episode 49: Shut Up and GRIND : How to Overcome Obstacles and Build a Stronger Future with Robert B. Foster

Robert B. Foster shares his journey and how the Shut Up and GRIND philosophy applies to overcoming life’s toughest obstacles.

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Episode 48: Helping Teens Overcome Isolation: What Wild Horses Teach Us About Connection

Shane explores the profound lessons we can learn from wild horses about connection and shares practical steps for helping teens overcome isolation. Whether your teen struggles with fear, anxiety, or feeling lost, this episode provides the tools to guide them back to connection and joy.

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Episode 47: Cowboy Values for Teens: Building Grit and Courage for Tough Times

In this episode of The Horsemanship Journey Podcast, Shane Jacob explores timeless cowboy values that help teens develop grit and courage. Discover how living with bravery and keeping promises can shape character and prepare teens to face life’s toughest challenges.

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Episode 46: You Were Born to Succeed: Faith, Mindset & Overcoming Challenges

Braxten Nielsen shares his powerful story of the power of faith, and the mindset that helped him overcome a devastating bronc riding accident and create a meaningful future.

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Episode 45: 3 Tips to Remedy Rejection with Shane Jacob

Rejection hurts, but it doesn’t have to hold you back. In this episode, Shane dives into the sting of rejection, why it feels so personal, and how to respond in ways that strengthen your self-beliefs.

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Episode 44: Beliefs and Bullying: The Truth You Need to Know with Shane Jacob

Learn how your example shapes your child’s confidence and why it’s the best defense against bullying. This isn't just advice—it’s a game-changer for your family.

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Episode 43: Building Better Retention With Shane Jacob

In this episode, Shane dives into a proven process for boosting learning and memory, offering powerful tools to help you and your family hold onto what truly matters.

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Episode 42: Motivation Sucks with Steve Hochman

Motivation isn't all it's cracked up to be. What really makes the difference is in this episode with Steve Hochman

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Episode 41: Stop Worrying with Shane Jacob

Host Shane Jacob dives into the negative consequences of worrying and reveals a simple process to help you stop worrying and start moving forward.

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Episode 40: The Accountability Guy Speaks with Robert J. Hunt

Robert J Hunt says that we can have more Freedom, Peace, and Power by Being Accountable.

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Episode 39: The Power of Focus with Shane Jacob

Discover how shifting your focus from problems to solutions can transform your relationships with horses—and the people in your life.

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Episode 38: Accepting the Pain with Roman Fischer

In this episode Roman Fischer talks about the pain and discomfort we all experience in life and how accepting the uncomfortable will strengthen and empower us.

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Episode 37: From Reaction To Resolution: Handling Your Teen's Errors with Shane Jacob

You’ll love this exciting episode as Shane Jacob discusses the emotional highs and lows we experience when our children make mistakes and draws parallels between a horse’s first ride and parenting.

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Episode 36: ACE Your Life Part 2 with Dr. Michelle Maidenberg

Dr. Michelle Maidenberg reveals how her "ACE" method: Acceptance, Compassion, and Empowerment, allow us to better understand ourselves and ultimately live more empowered!

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Episode 35: Boundaries with Shane Jacob

In this episode, Shane shares his personal take on setting boundaries. You’ll hear how boundaries can help you stay centered, protect your peace, and create healthier connections.

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Episode 34: ACE Your Life with Dr. Michelle Maidenberg

Dr. Michelle Maidenberg explains why embracing negative emotion is necessary for good mental health and demonstrates how in an impromptu coaching session with our host, Shane Jacob.

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Episode 33: Your Power Within with Shane Jacob

A step-by-step process to positively influence horses and kids

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Episode 32: Never Start with Why with David Ask

Starting with "Why" usually leads to your "Why" being someone else’s definition of success.

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Episode 31: Communication Part 1 with Shane Jacob

Shane takes the complex topic of communication and makes it practical and relatable. Find out why mastering this skill matters and learn the first step toward becoming a great communicator!

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Episode 30: How to Survive Life’s Blow Ups with Brian Fleming

Brian Fleming tells his fascinating story of surviving a suicide bomb in Afghanistan and shares how each of us can better survive our own life's "blow ups."

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Episode 29: Stop Seeking False Pleasure with Shane Jacob

Avoiding negative emotion by indulging in pleasurable activities that make us feel better in the moment is a normal reaction. But, escaping our emotions has serious consequences. This episode talks about handling negative emotions in healthy ways that have positive results for ourselves and the people we love.

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Episode 28: Bring Forth Greatness with Marcus Higgs

Marcus explains how his Show Up framework helps parents show up for their child to bring forth their greatness.

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Episode 27: Life lessons learned from horses Part 1 with Shane Jacob

Modeling this horse behavior is the key to making progress when you feel stuck.

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Episode 26: Build a Life on Your Terms with Sophie Deslauriers

Overcoming adversity and reclaiming personal power is possible for anyone.

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Episode 25: Supporting Teens and the People We Lead with Shane Jacob

If you are a parent or a leader in any way, your people NEED you! And you can only give to the edge of how you feel about yourself. You can only help or support someone else, or love someone else to the degree you love yourself and have your own stuff resolved.

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Episode 24 : The Framework for Getting Things Done with Mark Struczewski

Productivity is about doing what matters most, not just doing more.

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Episode 23: 5 Tips to Becoming More Patient with Shane Jacob

Exercising patience gets more cooperation and better outcomes. Use these 5 tips to improve your results.

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Episode 22: Creating Opportunity From Uncertainty with Dave Sanderson

The stories we tell ourselves about our pain and trauma decide the power they hold over us. Those stories either define or liberate us.

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Episode 21: Forgiven with Shane Jacob

Horses are good examples of forgiveness. Follow your horse's lead and let it go!

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Episode 20: Winning Life's Battles Using Gratitude with David George Brooke

How to overcome the opposition in our lives using gratitude as your weapon.

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Episode 19: The First 3 Steps to Personal Horsepower with Shane Jacob

Horses teach us so many valuable life lessons! This Episode delves into identifying thoughts vs circumstances and then taking action to get the results we want. We call it Your Personal Horsepower!

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Episode 18: Using Pain for Fuel with Derick Johnson

Derrick Johnson used his dark upbringing in a home of alcoholism and rage as fuel. He used fitness as an escape and learned how to stay calm in moments most people would break down or snap.

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Episode 17: 3 Keys to Connection and Cooperation with Shane Jacob

We are all hard wired with a need to connect with other people, and we all want cooperation in our relationships. The first step to having connection and cooperation is accepting the fact that people don’t really like you!

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Episode 16: Embracing Transformation in a Changing World with Dr. Jeffrey Magee

Dr. Jeffrey Magee discusses the Trajectory Code and the importance of taking ownership and embracing change. He highlights the importance of creating systems and structures that hold individuals accountable and empower them to take ownership and talks about the concept of change formation and the need to embrace transformation rather than just surviving change.

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Episode 15: Creating Stronger Connections with Shane Jacob

Being fully honest with the people in our lives increases our self respect and gives us more capacity to give and connect with the people we love.

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Episode 14: Your highest version of you is waiting for you with Wylene Wilson

Today is the day to say I'm stepping it up. I'm scared, but here we go! When you do that, your future self is thanking you right now.

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Episode 13: The Top 3 Ways to Create Desire with Shane Jacob

Learn The Top 3 Ways to Create Desire and appear to possess superhuman powers to achieve.

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Episode 12: From Adversity to the Finish Line with Eric McElvenny

Eric McElvenny brings us a story of grit, determination, and hope. Eric served as a Marine Corps Infantry Officer and was wounded after stepping on an IED. He suffered the amputation of his right leg below the knee, a life-changing opportunity that began his next journey, as an athlete, speaker, and example of how to get from adversity to the finish line.

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Episode 11: Are You Following Your Purpose with Shane Jacob

Consistently and truthfully answering this question will result in your life having more meaning and less regret.

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Episode 10: Filling your heart and soul! with Tom Fuller

Tom Fuller is a Western artist, and his lifestyle fills his soul. What he shares with the world through a paintbrush comes from his inner passion. “I want to bring my paintings into your home and have you feel the picture's character and soul!"

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Episode 9: Embracing Difficult with Shane Jacob

Perceived difficulty level and achievement are related because people who are high achievers embrace what most of us consider difficult things.

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Episode 8: Focus with Rick Steed

"The biggest thing that I see people struggle with is focus. For example, it's important to focus on what I'd like the horse to do instead of what the horse is not doing. Most people focus on what didn't happen and as soon as you focus on what didn't happen, it's gonna "didn't” happen again."

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Episode 7: Living with Intention

Why live with more intention? To give as much as we are capable of to the people we love. To make our significant contribution to the world. To live with more passion and purpose. Because you are worth it. No one is more important than you.

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Episode 6: Unleashing the power of healthy boundaries

Join speaker and author Sheryl Green in a real and raw conversation about how setting healthy boundaries helps banish burnout, repair relationships, and saves your sanity. "I spent the first four decades of my life doing everything for everyone, everyone except myself. Now I'm on a mission to change the world, one boundary at a time. You have the right to self-respect and respect from others.”

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Episode 5: Power and Progress through Responsibility

Regardless of where you’re starting from, you’ll feel better about yourself. You will make more progress in less time. Your relationships will improve, all of them, including your relationship with your horse, when you develop the habit of personal responsibility.

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Episode 4: Confidence & Communication with Horses

Julie Goodnight is one of the most versatile trainers and clinicians in the country. In this episode she shares what she has found to be the most common roadblocks we encounter with horses. She dives into the importance of confidence, communication, boundaries, and more.

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Episode 3: How do I stop being a nervous rider

A lot of us don't want to be nervous riders. Why not? What is nervousness, fear, and anxiety anyway? And what if rejecting these feelings holding us back from progressing? This episode dives into why embracing nervousness can propel us forward and why avoiding these feelings feels good but doesn't help us improve our lives.

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Episode 2: Leadership Wisdom with Tom Ziglar

Tom Ziglar shares a few fun stories about his father Zig Ziglar, the results of believing in yourself, how to bring joy and happiness into your life, and much more. Enjoy this Episode with Tom Ziglar and Don’t Ever Stop Chasin It!

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Episode 1: Welcome to The Horsemanship Journey with Shane Jacob

In this episode Host Shane Jacob introduces himself and the Horsemanship Journey Podcast, what it’s about, why it’s important, and what it means to you. Discover why the mainstream horse world has it backwards. Enjoy this Episode and Don’t ever Stop Chasin It!

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