Episode 6: The Art of Listening

with Sue Lomenzo of True Nature Equine Bodywork & Wellness

What does it mean to help a horse feel safe in its own body?What shifts when we stop working on them (and ourselves) and begin working with them (and ourselves?) instead?

In this episode, I sit down with equine bodyworker Sue Lomenzo, whose approach to healing blends science, intuition, and an unshakable belief in the intelligence of what’s in front of us. We talk about the nervous system and nervous energy as Sue reminds us of what is often overlooked when we race toward a fix before we’ve learned to listen.

She shares the evolution of her work and her deep return to the horse world after decades away. She speaks openly about how her practice — grounded in craniosacral therapy, myofascial release, and the Balance Through Movement Method — transforms not just her clients, but her own body, energy, and life.

Sue shares her journey from a mainstream career in marketing and communications to a transformative path in equine bodywork. We explore how her work has evolved over the years, what it means to let horses guide the healing process, and the delicate balance between science and the deeper energetic aspects of her practice.

In this episode we cover:

* The difference between presence and performance.

* How the body follows the nervous system and how this leads to change.

* What it looks like when a horse says no, and why honoring that need is sacred.

* Why simplicity can be revolutionary.

* The importance of teaching people how to see with new eyes.

* How natural disasters like Hurricane Helene reveal who we are and who we might become, together.

* And so much more.

Sue’s work shows us that healing isn’t a technique but a practice grounded in noticing our relationship to our creatures, the land, ourselves, and each other.

I left this conversation with the reminder that the most powerful thing we can do, for ourselves and for our horses, is to slow down, breathe, and feel our feet on the ground.

Where to Find Sue Lomenzo: Sue shares her writings and work through her Facebook page, True Nature Equine Bodywork and Wellness. You can also reach her directly at suelomenzo at gmail dot com.

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Love,Kim

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