How Horses Help Us Heal and Reconnect With Ourselves in Midlife

When it comes to midlife healing, sometimes the best therapist has four legs and a tail. In this episode, Karen and Lisa sit down with Equus Coach Sue Willoughby to talk about how horses can help women find clarity, courage, and connection during some of life’s most tender transitions.

From identity shifts to emotional overload, Sue shares how working with horses creates space for self-awareness, presence, and deep healing—no riding required. Whether you're horse-curious or just feeling stuck, this conversation will make you laugh, tear up, and maybe even consider heading to the barn.

🎧Show Notes

Guest: Sue Willoughby
A Life Worth Being Podcast
IG: @sue_willoughby

Center for Equus Coaching Directory 

EGALA (Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association)

PATH (Professional Assoc. of Therapeutic Horsemanship) International 

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