Before you ever place a hand on your horse or dog, an exchange is already happening. Your animal is noticing how you breathe, how you move, and where you direct your attention. Their nervous systems are constantly gathering information, and one of the strongest sources is you.
In this episode, we e...
We often expect improvement to happen step by step, like climbing stairs. You work with your horse or dog, and you think progress should be steady and visible. But that's not how the nervous system actually learns.
In this episode, Mary explains why real learning often looks like long plateaus foll...
This episode is a departure from my usual format.
I’m sharing something more personal and vulnerable, rooted in what’s happening in the world right now, because it feels too important to ignore.
At its heart, this episode is about perception. How easily we can be influenced to see what we expect t...
Many people do bodywork with their horses or dogs, and it can feel helpful in the moment. Muscles soften. Tension eases. The animal looks more comfortable.
But there is something deeper available.
In this episode, I talk about the difference between bodywork and brain work, and why that distinctio...
What if supporting your animal’s nervous system didn't require complicated techniques?
In this episode, Mary Debono shares a simple, gentle practice she calls scanning with your hands. This light, attentive way of touching your horse or dog helps calm both nervous systems at the same time wh...
Happy New Year! While everyone's talking about crushing goals and using willpower to achieve more, let's talk about what you're really after—and a completely different way to get there.
Here's the truth most people miss: your goals aren't really about the goal itself. When you want to compete in ag...
Discover why real improvement for your horse or dog isn’t something you can make happen. Force tries to impose change from the outside. True power creates the conditions for learning, so your animal's nervous system can discover safer, easier ways of moving and being.
This gentle, respectful proces...
Learn why even well-fitting dog harnesses and horse saddles can exacerbate movement restrictions.Â
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Discover a practical two-phase approach to help your animal move comfortably with their gear on, reducing stiffness and improving mobility.
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Movement expert Mary Debono reveals the simple yet powerful 3-step framework she's used successfully for over 35 years to help dogs of all ages and conditions rediscover easier movement, reduce anxiety, and improve their overall quality of life.
Mary shares compelling stories from her practice, inc...
In our hyperconnected world, your most valuable asset isn't money or equipment—it's your attention. And it's being systematically stolen from you every day. This episode reveals how modern distractions are sabotaging your relationships with your horse and dog, while robbing you of the deep, present ...
Whether you’re helping a senior or injured dog regain mobility, encouraging your horse to move more freely, or looking to ease discomfort in your own body, real, lasting improvement begins with curiosity, comfort, and a sense of safety—not with pressure or force.
What if your horse or dog could imp...
Movement expert Mary Debono reveals why traditional "fixing" approaches often backfire and create resistance in both animals and humans. Drawing from the Feldenkrais Method® and her innovative Debono Moves approach, Mary explains how supporting the direction of ease—rather than opposing it—builds tr...
