When Kindness Isn't Enough: The Body-Behavior Connection #142
Feb 21, 2026
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What if the key to a more confident and social animal isn't more training, but helping them feel more at home in their own body?
In this episode, Mary shares three case studies from her decades of hands-on work: a shutdown horse, a semi-feral cat with mysterious hind leg trouble, and an anxious you...
Let It Be Easy: The Smarter Path to Healing for Dogs, Horses—and You #131
Jul 28, 2025
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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...
Why "Fixing" Your Animal Actually Breaks Trust (And What to Do Instead) #130
Jul 28, 2025
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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...