121: How Horses Help You Feel Seen, Set Boundaries, and Come Home to Yourself with Sue Willoughby

I’ll be honest, I’ve never really spent time around horses.

So when I first heard about equus coaching, I was intrigued (and a little skeptical).

How could working with a horse possibly help someone get to know themselves better?

But after talking with Sue Willoughby, a certified Equus Coach, I totally get it now.

The conversation opened my eyes to how deeply intuitive and responsive horses are, and how they reflect what’s really going on inside us.

Sue explained that, unlike us humans, horses don’t judge or overthink. They sense our energy, our emotions, even our hidden tension, and mirror it right back.

It’s fascinating and it’s powerful.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

✨ Why horses are such powerful mirrors for your emotions and energy

✨ How being around them can reveal your boundaries (or lack of them)

✨ What happens when you drop your guard and just be yourself

✨ How you can use this kind of awareness to recreate yourself, gain confidence, and feel free

This conversation left me thinking about how often we mask what we’re really feeling.

And how being seen for who we truly are is the definition of freedom.

Keep moving forward with presence and authenticity,

Debbie

P.S. You can also find this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/PpKGVVLQa-w

Here's Sue's bio:

Sue Willoughby is a truth-teller, boundary-breaker, and certified Equus Coach® who helps women over 40 stop playing small and start living like they mean it. With horses as her co-facilitators, she cuts through the noise to help clients reconnect with their power, ditch burnout, and trust their instincts. Sue brings real talk, deep heart, and a no-fluff approach to personal transformation. Based outside Seattle with her horse Moose and two mini-Dachshunds, she’s here to help you stop surviving and start showing up for your life.

To connect with Sue:

Website: https://www.willoughbycoaching.com/

Instagram: : https://www.instagram.com/sue_willoughby/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/willoughbycoaching

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suewilloughby/

Thanks for listening!

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