From Research Psychologist to Arkansas Mayor | Duane's Wild Life Story
Sat Feb 07 2026
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Meet Duane, who shares an incredible life journey spanning from academia and high-stakes research to horse breeding and local politics in Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas!
Duane spent time in New York City doing groundbreaking research at Columbia Presbyterian and Yale involving mental health. This led him to Arkansas after a massive heart attack, where he unexpectedly became the Mayor!
In this in-depth conversation, Duane covers:
- His upbringing on a 250-acre horse farm in the Adirondack Mountains (Northern New York).
- His deep, lifelong love affair with horses—from buying calves at age 12 to breeding world-class champions.
- The shocking lightning strike that caused his massive heart attack while saving his horses from a burning barn.
- How he got into psychology after a difficult divorce and his thoughts on what makes a good therapist.
- His proudest mayoral accomplishments, including a successful children's reading grant and improving the city's recycling program.
Expect a story packed with adrenaline, professional highs, and profound personal reflection!
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► Go to https://www.breakfromthegrind.com and buy your BFTG Merch today! ► Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pSnVJlxlsJ4 Meet Duane, who shares an incredible life journey spanning from academia and high-stakes research to horse breeding and local politics in Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas! Duane spent time in New York City doing groundbreaking research at Columbia Presbyterian and Yale involving mental health. This led him to Arkansas after a massive heart attack, where he unexpectedly became the Mayor! In this in-depth conversation, Duane covers: - His upbringing on a 250-acre horse farm in the Adirondack Mountains (Northern New York). - His deep, lifelong love affair with horses—from buying calves at age 12 to breeding world-class champions. - The shocking lightning strike that caused his massive heart attack while saving his horses from a burning barn. - How he got into psychology after a difficult divorce and his thoughts on what makes a good therapist. - His proudest mayoral accomplishments, including a successful children's reading grant and improving the city's recycling program. Expect a story packed with adrenaline, professional highs, and profound personal reflection! Social Links ► Follow us on X: https://x.com/LowtreeStudios ► Follow Jason on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jason.d.galbraith/ ► Follow Mindy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mcveygalbraith