Rescued Hearts: How Horses, Healing & Love Changed Everything with Dana Croschere and Krisanna Sexton

Midlife Strategies for Badass Women

What happens when you follow your heart—into the unknown, into the wild, and into the arms of healing?

In this powerful Pride Month finale of A Life Worth Being, host Sue Willoughby reunites with filmmaker couple Dana Croschere and Krisanna Sexton, co-creators of the groundbreaking documentary Rescued Hearts. What began as a story about horses and healing turned into a two-year spiritual pilgrimage, spanning 5 countries, 31 cities, and the deepest parts of their souls.

In this episode, Dana and Krisanna share:

• How Rescued Hearts began, and the unexpected role South Africa played in its evolution
  
• The transformational healing they both experienced with Candace Webster and her herd
  
• The raw, real truth about creating—and living—a love that defies shame and conditioning
  
• Their shared sobriety journey, and how clarity became a portal to purpose
  
• Why they’re choosing to bring this film to communities, not corporations
  

If you've ever questioned your path, doubted your worth, or wondered what it really means to live—and love—authentically, this conversation will move you.

🎥 Learn more about the film and community screenings: https://www.rescuedheartsfilm.com

Chapters
[00:01:02] - Guest Introductions and Film Background
[00:04:14] - South Africa Trip and Its Significance
[00:08:14] - Impact of South Africa on the Filmmakers
[00:12:18] - Working with Horses and Healing
[00:15:13] - Vulnerability and Transformation
[00:18:32] - Navigating Creative and Personal Partnerships
[00:25:26] - Authenticity, Identity, and Overcoming Adversity
[00:31:07] - Fostering Acceptance and Representation
[00:34:00] - Podcast Milestone and Gratitude
[00:36:01] - Healing and Shared Experiences
[00:41:09] - Embracing Sobriety and Its Impact
[00:43:31] - Host's Personal Healing Journey
[00:46:12] - Inner Wisdom and Connection
[00:50:47] - Host’s Reflections and Connection with Her Horse
[00:53:31] - Reiki and Energy Sensations
[00:56:07] - Shared Practices and Energy Awareness
[00:56:25] - Wrapping Up: Film’s Future and Impact
[01:00:01] - Grassroots Impact and Long-Term Vision
[01:03:52] - Looking Ahead and Ongoing Mission
[01:07:28] - Legacy, Gratitude, and Closing Thoughts

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Thanks to my amazing Producer and Editor Jess Grace Garcia (they/them) of Springwood Productions.
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