June 9, 2022 at 6:00 on WEKU (NPR affiliate) When a traumatic childhood memory comes out of hiding and how having a horse for a friend can help overcome the resulting trauma and stress. Tom Martin talks with Cheryl Eriksen, author of “Follow Me Friend: a memoir of undiagnosed PTSD and the healing-power of the horse-human relationship.” Radio interview on Eastern Standard with Tom Martin. Listen to recording HERE.
Podcasts
In this episode of the Horse Industry Podcast Lynn sits down with author Cheryl Eriksen. Cheryl has written the book Follow Me, Friend: A Memoir of Undiagnosed PTSD, and the Healing Power of the Horse-Human Relationship. When Lynn and Regina started the Horse Industry Podcast, they wanted to make sure that they were telling stories about the industry and things that are important to the industry. And not all of those stories involve blue ribbons and perfection. Some of the stories in the industry are about healing and self-preservation, and that relationship with the horse or the dog, whatever saves your life or gets you through the day. And that is exactly what today’s episode is all about. Listen HERE.
Stories that Empower Podcast -- Cheryl partners with horses to improve the quality of life of others. She has personally found these relationships to be helpful, as she has navigated through PTSD. She shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: – pay attention to what’s happening inside of us – we should talk about depression and anxiety – tell our stories – we are not alone – find a safe person to talk to – move through it, by stepping into it Listen HERE
Speak Up Talk Radio podcast -- Award winning author, Cheryl Eriksen discusses the special connection she has with the horse that helped her in her healing journey from PTSD. Special focus on reframing the mental health conversation, and the way in which horses are uniquely adept at helping us look into ourselves, if we are prepared to listen. Listen HERE
WeHorse Equestrian Connection Podcast -- #43 Tuning Into the Wisdom of the Horse-Human Connection with Cheryl Eriksen. Cheryl talks about how her horse Farletta helped her in her recovery from PTSD and what she learned about horses and herself when she paused to listen to what Farletta was trying to communicate. LISTEN.
Episode 120: On Horses Healing Trauma, Living with PTSD & Generating Awareness In this Equestrian Author Spotlight, you'll meet Cheryl L. Eriksen. Cheryl is the author of the award-winning memoir, Follow Me, Friend, a true story about her struggle with undiagnosed PTSD and the healing power received through the special connection she shares with her mare, Farletta. Saddle up for a moving conversation about living with post-traumatic stress disorder—and healing through the power of the horse-human relationship. LISTEN
The Writer's Parachute - Cheryl discusses her first book, Follow Me, Friend with podcaster Donna Cowan. LISTEN
WeHorse The Equestrian Connection -- Episode 63 -- The importance of curiosity with horses. Author Cheryl L. Eriksen talks about her new book, Horse Listening: Gratitude, Curiosity, and Intention. LISTEN
Articles and Blog Posts
"Living Dreams, Healing from Trauma, and the Gift of Self-Love; One Equestrian's Inspirational Journey"Equine Living in the Bluegrass, February 2025. READ "Author Takes Us On Her Healing Journey" Triple Mountain Model Horses Blog, November 26, 2023. READ. "For the Soul"Chrome Magazine, Fall 2022. Click HERE for excerpt "Alumni Writes Memoir to Help Others" Black Hawk College blog, January 6, 2022. Click HERE to read