From Wanting to Quit to Debuting Novice with Kerry Donoghue - #236

What if the reason you're struggling in your riding… has nothing to do with your riding?

In this powerful and honest episode, we sit down with Kerry, who went from nearly quitting horses altogether to stepping up levels, competing again, and completely transforming how she thinks, rides, and lives.

This is not a story about “just pushing through fear.”
This is about doing the deep, uncomfortable work that actually creates lasting confidence.

We dive into:

• Losing confidence and wanting to give up
• The hidden fears riders don’t talk about
• Why perfectionism keeps you stuck
• How past experiences (even ones that didn’t happen to you) shape your riding
• The real process of shifting from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset

If you’ve ever felt stuck, frustrated, or like you're holding yourself back… this episode will hit home.

What You’ll Learn

• Why your riding struggles are often a reflection of what’s happening internally
• How fear is often about consequences, not the fall itself
• The difference between a perfectionist mindset vs a growth mindset
• How to stop beating yourself up after mistakes and actually move forward
• Why “just be positive” doesn’t work—and what does instead
• How to become a present rider and learner, not a self-critic

Resources Mentioned:

Coaching & support: https://www.mindeq.eu/coaching

Follow Jocelin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jocelinlillienau

Connect with Kerry on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kerry_don4801/