Your 1,200-Pound Mirror: What Horses Reveal About Your True Self in Midlife
What happens when a woman in midlife stands before a 1,200-pound mirror that can sense her true feelings? According to Sue Willoughby, founder of Willoughby Coaching, magic unfolds as women finally confront what's been holding them back.
Sue reveals how working with horses helps women over 40 cut through their own BS and reclaim their authentic selves through the powerful mirror of equine feedback.
• Horses provide intuitive feedback during coaching sessions by reacting to clients' true emotions and energy
• Equus coaching involves no riding - clients interact with horses at liberty while Sue observes their interactions
• Horses don't lie or judge, serving as "1200-pound mirrors" that reflect what's really happening inside us
• Midlife brings identity challenges as women's roles shift with empty nests, career changes, and physical transformations
• Our bodies hold all our experiences - horses help women reconnect with somatic awareness beyond intellectual processing
• The pandemic amplified midlife challenges, creating isolation and anxiety on top of identity and hormonal shifts
• Working with horses builds self-awareness, groundedness, and clearer non-verbal communication skills
• Many women experience powerful emotional releases when they feel truly "seen" by horses
• Sue offers both in-person sessions in Washington State and virtual coaching that incorporates equine wisdom
• Equine coaching helps women recognize their patterns, identify bodily sensations tied to emotions, and communicate more authentically
Sue's Bio
Meet Sue Willoughby, the no-nonsense founder of Willoughby Coaching. Sue’s all about helping women over 40 cut through their own BS and reclaim their lives through the raw, honest power of Equus Coaching. Imagine getting deep insights about who you are and how you show up—all through connecting with a horse.
Sue’s journey hasn’t been a walk in the park. She was raised by a single alcoholic parent, came out at 17, and hit rock bottom more than once. But she turned it around, moved cross-country, and built a kickass life and career.
A lifelong lover of horses, Sue turned that passion into a coaching business that helps women ditch their fears and step into their authentic power. From being a DJ and standup comic to a private pilot and Roller Derby ref, Sue doesn’t just talk about living boldly—she lives it. Now settled outside Seattle with her horse Moose, two Dachshunds, and a VW Bus named Arlo, Sue’s ready to shake things up and inspire you to get out of your own way and live fully, right now.
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