{"podcast":{"title":"Equine Assisted World with Rupert Isaacson","slug":"equine-assisted-world-with-rupert-isaacson-6332132","podcast_index_feed_id":6332132,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/equine-assisted-world-with-rupert-isaacson","website_url":"https://equineassistedworld.com","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/_3wgW0H88mtbRsbTGv40-ceOW9DjJhMFj2VZuHRIYec/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQwMDI3LzE2ODI0/MjQ0MTQtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg","author":"Horse Boy LLC","episode_count":60,"summary":"Here on Equine Assisted World. We look at the cutting edge and the best practices currently being developed and, established in the equine assisted field. This can be psychological, this can be neuropsych, this can be physical, this can be all of the conditions that human beings have that these lovely equines, these beautiful horses that we work with, help us with. Your Host is New York Times bestselling author Rupert Isaacson. Long time human rights activist, Rupert helped a group of Bushmen in the Kalahari fight for their ancestral lands. He's probably best known for his autism advocacy work following the publication of his bestselling book \"The Horse Boy\" and \"The Long Ride Home\" where he tells the story of finding healing for his autistic son. Subsequently he founded New Trails Learning Systems an approach for addressing neuro-psychiatric conditions through horses, movement and nature. The methods are now used around the world in therapeutic riding program, therapy offices and schools for special needs and neuro-typical children. You can find details of all our programs and shows on www.RupertIsaacson.com.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-23T16:18:12.468495+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/equine-assisted-world-with-rupert-isaacson-6332132"},"episode":{"title":"Let Them Work: Temple Grandin on Real Healing for Autism & Anxiety | Ep 34 Equine Assisted World","slug":"let-them-work-temple-grandin-on-real-healing-for-autism-anxiety-ep-34-equine-assisted-world","published_at":"2025-08-07T05:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/equine-assisted-world-with-rupert-isaacson-6332132/let-them-work-temple-grandin-on-real-healing-for-autism-anxiety-ep-34-equine-assisted-world","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/equine-assisted-world-with-rupert-isaacson-6332132","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/6f973c41","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/6f973c41/8a4bb498.mp3","summary":"In this essential episode of Equine Assisted World , Rupert Isaacson sits down with Dr. Temple Grandin, one of the world’s most influential voices on autism, sensory processing, and practical approaches to learning and healing. Together, they explore how therapeutic riding centers can do more than just offer horse time—they can create whole environments of sensory safety, meaningful skill-building, and community resilience. Dr. Grandin shares her personal experiences growing up autistic, her early fears and breakthroughs, and the real-life tools that helped her thrive—tools that every equine program can apply. From using turn-taking games to stimulate speech to setting up repair shops and greeter stations to build confidence and career readiness, this episode is a blueprint for any equine-assisted center aiming to have deeper impact. If you want to support the show, you can do so at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LongRideHome ✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode: The Power of Observation & Following the Child (Starts at 01:00) How Rupert adapted Temple's three-step approach to help his nonverbal son Why nature and movement are essential for sensory integration Equine Interaction & Sensory Patterns (Starts at 04:00) The three ways autistic kids respond to animals What PET scans and OTs show about rhythm, balance, and the cerebellum Why nature and gardens still matter even without horses Early Intervention with Church Play & Library Play (Starts at 07:00) Why many children can't afford to be on waitlists Turn-taking games and imitation as entry points How to tap into local retirees to fill gaps in early intervention Theory of Mind & Naturalistic Learning (Starts at 08:30) Flapping, spinning coins, and making daisy chains as foundational social engagement…","meta_description":"In this essential episode of Equine Assisted World , Rupert Isaacson sits down with Dr. Temple Grandin, one of the world’s most influential voices on auti…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":6295,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/equine-assisted-world-with-rupert-isaacson-6332132/episodes/let-them-work-temple-grandin-on-real-healing-for-autism-anxiety-ep-34-equine-assisted-world/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/equine-assisted-world-with-rupert-isaacson-6332132/let-them-work-temple-grandin-on-real-healing-for-autism-anxiety-ep-34-equine-assisted-world.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}