What if healing isn't about trying harder...but about learning to listen?
In this episode, I sit down with equine somatic practitioner Cara Gereau for a thoughtful conversation about trauma, trust, emotions, and the remarkable way horses respond to what we're actually feeling - not what we're trying to hide.
Together they explore how our bodies often know the truth before our minds do, why animals can become powerful partners in healing, and what horses have to teach us about authenticity, safety, and connection.
Whether you've experienced trauma yourself, love someone who has, or simply want to understand the extraordinary wisdom animals have to offer, this conversation is filled with insight, compassion, and hope.
In this episode, we discuss:
Why horses respond to our emotional state rather than our story
What "somatics" really means and why it matters
Trauma, healing, and the nervous system
How animals create a sense of safety and connection
The importance of authenticity—for both people and horses
Lessons from a lifetime of living and working alongside animals
Although Cara and I come from different backgrounds, I found myself saying, "Yes...I've seen that too." Much of what she shared resonated with my own experiences working with animals. I hope you enjoy our conversation.
