Updates – Red River Wellness

North of North: Reflections on My Experience Serving a Remote First Nation Community

Jamie McIntyre — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 16:52:13 +0000

Rooted in Relationship and Responsibility I come to this work as a Red River Métis woman and an ally to First Nations, guided bywahkotowin, or wâhkôhtowin—a Cree and Michif concept often understood as kinship. It reminds me that all life is interconnected and that we each carry responsibilities to live as good relatives, with respect, […]

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Step Into the Arena for Equine-Facilitated Wellness Session

Jamie McIntyre — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 16:52:42 +0000

Registration is now open – Spaces are limited — book early to reserve your spot. At our Wardsville farm, we offer Equine-Facilitated Wellness — hands-on, ground-based sessions (no riding) that use partnership with horses to build practical tools to improve mental health, communication, and emotional balance. Led by a Registered Social Worker (MSW/RSW) and an […]

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Farmer’s Mental Wellness: Protecting Your Mind, Physical Health, and Family

Jamie McIntyre — Sun, 14 Sep 2025 17:17:10 +0000

When Stress Takes Over on the Farm It’s 2:00 a.m. and you’re lying awake again. Your heart is racing, your palms are clammy, and you can’t remember the last time you ate properly. Your mind loops one thought: “I’m going to lose everything.” The pressure feels relentless. Interest rates haven’t dropped the way you hoped. […]

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From Tension to Trust: Healing Rider Trauma and Fear in the Saddle

Jamie McIntyre — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 17:19:04 +0000

It doesn’t always take a dramatic fall to shake your confidence. Sometimes it’s the little things — a coach’s harsh words, a spook you didn’t expect, or stress from outside the barn that follows you into the arena. Over time, those moments pile up until one day, you notice you’d rather lunge your horse than […]

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Turn Stress Into Steadiness, One Breath at a Time

Jamie McIntyre — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 17:23:14 +0000

Why Breathwork Is the Most Powerful Tool for Stress Relief For many people, being told to “just breathe” can feel frustrating. It sounds too simple in the middle of anxiety, panic, or emotional pain. But breathing isn’t just a cliché—it’s one of the most powerful ways to calm the body, steady the mind, and remind […]

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Breaking the Anxiety Loop: How an Integrative Approach Eases Worry

Jamie McIntyre — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 10:45:00 +0000

Anxiety isn’t just “worrying too much.” It’s the racing thoughts that keep you awake at night, the pounding heart that seems to come out of nowhere, and the shoulders that never quite relax. For many people, the physical toll is just as overwhelming as the mental one. That’s why the most effective approaches don’t stop […]

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The Hidden Calm in a Yawn – and the Simple Eye Trick That Follows

Jamie McIntyre — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 17:22:12 +0000

We’ve all done it — in a meeting, during a conversation, or while trying to focus. A yawn sneaks out, and suddenly you’re covering your mouth, hoping no one takes it the wrong way. Many of us were taught yawning is rude or a sign of boredom. In reality, yawning is one of your body’s […]

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