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A Veteran, a Widow, and the Horses That Helped Them Heal

Aug 24, 2026 · 27m

Summary

Dawn Newland and Army veteran William Lambert share their traumatic experiences with PTSD and survivor’s guilt. After Dawn survived her husband’s suicide, she found healing through training wild mustangs. She later used equine therapy to help William cope with his combat trauma. Their stories intersect as the horses help both individuals rebuild trust and find peace.

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Intro ads: UnitedHealthcare, Botox, T-Mobile, Ally Bank Dawn Newland's story: Husband's suicide and her trauma William Lambert's story: PTSD and survivor's guilt Mid-roll ads and show introduction Dawn's recovery through training wild mustangs Dawn helps a suicidal girl via equine therapy Mid-roll ads: Botox, UnitedHealthcare, T-Mobile William meets Dawn and finds healing with horses Outro ads: Genavix, Joy Baby, The Hartford, Plan B
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