July 3, 2026

What the Horse Saw Before I Did with Maria Alessandri

How Our Relationships Reveal the Parts of Ourselves We’ve Never Examined.More than twenty years ago, Maria adopted a rescue horse believing she was there to train him. Instead, the horse transformed the way she understood communication, leadership, parenting, boundaries, and human relationships.This conversation isn’t about horses. It’s about the hidden ways we communicate, the blind spots we all carry, and why genuine leadership begins with self-awareness rather than control.Together we’ll explore:• Why our relationships often reveal the parts of ourselves we cannot see.• What horses can teach us about communication and trust.• Leadership without fear, force, or dominance.• Parenting through connection instead of control.• Setting boundaries that strengthen relationships rather than damage them.• How becoming more intentional can change every relationship in your life. If you’ve ever wondered why the same patterns keep showing up in your work, family, or relationships, this conversation may change the way you see yourself.Real stories. Raw truth. Real change.Welcome to the Edge.www.lisalacy.comHow to Work with Maria:https://www.horseandpeopleproject.comMaria Alessandri | LinkedIn Notes from the Edge with Lisa LacyHuman conversations about trauma, identity, recovery, reinvention, relationships, leadership, and the lives we build after survival.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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