E183 The Transformative Power of Equus Coaching with Sue Willoughby

Sue Willoughby, founder of Willoughby Coaching, where she helps women over 40 break through personal barriers using the transformative power of Equus Coaching. Through deep, non-verbal connections with horses, Sue helps clients gain insight into their communication and leadership styles.Raised by a single alcoholic parent, Sue learned resilience early, came out at 17, and overcame dark times to build a successful career. With a lifelong love of horses, she’s crafted a coaching approach that inspires bold, authentic living. From being a DJ and standup comic to a private pilot, Sue embodies fearless living and is here to inspire you to do the same.In this episode:Sue shares how working with horses helps women understand their true selves by mirroring their behavior, revealing where they're out of sync.She explains how fear often feels like a huge brick wall, but once you start, it’s more like a speed bump.Sue talks about the importance of embracing discomfort and taking small steps outside your comfort zone.She encourages women to do an inventory of their amazing life skills and appreciate all they've accomplished.Sue advises getting out of your head and into your body, using breath and grounding to manage thoughts before they turn into stress.Sue reveals that horses act as lie detectors in her coaching, helping women see when they’re not being authentic.Sue suggests taking a pause before reacting, allowing you to process emotions and avoid stress spirals.Sue discusses her free 5 part email series – Midlife Makeofer : a 5-day challenge to ditch the “crisis” and reclaim your life. Click here for access Contacting Sue:⁠Web: ⁠https://www.willoughbycoaching.com/⁠⁠IG: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sue_willoughby/⁠⁠FB: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/willoughbycoaching/⁠⁠LI: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/suewilloughby/ Note: Just a reminder that this information presented here is for informational purposes only and not intended to replace professional help. Feeling Overwhelmed? Your Nervous System Needs This.Before you go — if stress is running your life, I have something for you. My free guide, 5 Simple Steps to Regulate Your Nervous System, gives you real, practical tools to shift from panic to calm fast. No long routines. No fluff. Just simple steps that actually work in your real, busy life.https://reset.therelaxationlounge.info Ready to Go Deeper?The guide is just the beginning. Inside The Relaxation Lounge Community, you'll find ongoing support, relaxation practices, and a group of women who genuinely get it. No judgment. No pressure. Just real connection with women who are done doing stress alone.https://support.therelaxationlounge.info