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Easier Movement, Happier Life

Do you want to create a life of movement, connection, and well-being for you and your animals?Whether you’re an equestrian, a dog lover, or both, this podcast is for you! In Easier Movement, Happier Life: For You, Your Horses & Dogs, Feldenkrais® teacher, international clinician, and bestselling author Mary Debono shares insights, tips, and techniques to help you improve movement, mindset, and connection for yourself and your animals.Each week, we explore topics like body awareness, flexibility,

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15:03

How to Improve Your Horse’s Movement Through...

Easier Movement, Happier Life ·

2025/03/19

Send Mary a text! Check out our Move with Your Horse Foundations group coaching program. 💥 🥳 Doors close soon! 💥 Many riders try to fix their horse’s movement challenges—stiffness, bending issues, or unevenness—by stretching, using stronger aids, or forcing a certain posture. But what if the real key to improvement isn’t about control at all? In this episode, I’ll share how fostering connection instead of imposing control allows your horse to move with greater ease, comfort, and b...

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9:51

Why Efficient Movement Matters for You and Your Animals

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2025/03/12

Send Mary a text! Discover why movement efficiency is crucial for humans, horses, and dogs alike. Learn how maladaptive movement patterns create wear and tear, while efficient movement reduces joint damage, increases power, and simply feels better—leading to more vitality and range of motion for all species. Resources: Want freer, more comfortable hips? Check out our Smart, Supple Hips Feldenkrais series. Want to improve movement efficiency, comfort, and connection for both yo...

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33:45

Nervous Dog? Try This Body-Mind Approach

Easier Movement, Happier Life ·

2025/03/06

Send us a text In this episode, Mary Debono blends neuroscience, practical techniques, and compassionate understanding to give dog owners new tools for helping their anxious companions. By the end, you'll understand how to transform your relationship with your dog through physical and emotional connection, ultimately giving them the confidence to face challenges with calm assurance. Learn how Connected Breathing and Rhythm Circles can reset your dog's nervous system, build confidence, ...

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42:36

Innovative Help for the Herd-Bound Horse

Easier Movement, Happier Life ·

2025/02/26

Send us a text Mary Debono addresses a common challenge faced by many horse owners: the herd-bound horse. Rather than using punitive methods that cause more fear, Mary shares innovative, humane, and effective ways to help horses feel secure when separated from their herd. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing this natural behavior and working with it rather than against it. The episode introduces several powerful practices: Connected Breathing: A foundational practice where you place y...

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29:23

Why Fixing Your Animal Won’t Work—And What Does

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2025/02/19

Send us a text What if the key to helping your horse or dog move with ease wasn’t about “fixing” them but connecting with them? In this episode, I challenge the idea of correction-based approaches and explain why true change happens through mindful support, not force. I introduce my Possibilities in Motion framework—a powerful yet simple way to connect with your animal, relieve tension, and gently guide them toward easier movement. You’ll also hear the inspiring story of Zoey, a dog who would...

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29:05

How Gentle Movements Can Help You, Your Horse, and...

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2025/02/12

Send us a text Discover how the Feldenkrais Method® and Debono Moves use gentle movements to help you, your horse, and your dog feel safer and more at ease. Learn how mindful movement engages the nervous system, reduces tension, and fosters confidence—without force. Tune in for simple ways to enhance well-being for all! Resources: Want to sit in a more balanced, secure way? Click here for all the details on our new series. Effortless, Balanced Sitting: A FeldenkraisⓇ Movement Series&nbs...

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19:24

Body Wisdom: The Bridge to Animal Connection

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2025/02/05

Send us a text Discover how developing body wisdom through the Feldenkrais MethodⓇ creates a natural bridge to deeper animal connection. Learn to trust your innate physical intelligence, release unnecessary tension, and become a more responsive, intuitive partner for your horses and dogs. Resources: Want to sit in a more balanced, secure way? Click here for all the details on our new series. Effortless, Balanced Sitting: A FeldenkraisⓇ Movement Series ⬅️⬅️⬅️ 💥Learn how the Felden...

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24:10

Setback or Reset? How to Reframe Challenges for You,...

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2025/01/31

Send us a textLearn how to reframe challenges as opportunities for growth in your journey with horses and dogs. Discover practical mindset shifts, movement strategies, and real-world examples that help you and your animals move better, feel better, and strengthen your bond together. Resources:Want to sit in a more balanced, secure way? Click here for all the details on our new series.Effortless, Balanced Sitting: A FeldenkraisⓇ Movement Series ⬅️⬅️⬅️💥Learn how the Feldenkrais Metho...

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35:14

The Hardest Thing to Believe About Improving Yourself

Easier Movement, Happier Life ·

2025/01/22

Send us a textWant to sit in a more balanced, secure way? Click here for all the details on our new series.Effortless, Balanced Sitting: A FeldenkraisⓇ Movement Series ⬅️⬅️⬅️ Discover how lasting change can happen instantly and effortlessly through the Feldenkrais Method. Learn why struggle isn't necessary for transformation, experience a mini-movement lesson, and hear inspiring stories of rapid, profound change in both humans and animals. Resources:💥Learn how the Feldenkrais Method can...

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4:43

Exciting Update: Our Podcast is Now Easier Movement,...

Easier Movement, Happier Life ·

2025/01/13

Send us a textIf you’ve been listening to this podcast for any length, you know that I’ve been on a mission to help you and your horse/dog improve movement, connection, and well-being for you and your animals.For quite a while now, I’ve been hosting two separate podcasts: "Easier Movement, Happier Horses" and "Easier Movement, Happier Dogs."After much thought, I’ve decided to bring both of these podcasts together into one unified space. Moving forward, all the great content you’ve loved from ...

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11:47

Reclaim Lost Time for What Matters Most

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2024/12/19

Send us a textWant to sit in a more balanced, secure way? Click here for all the details on our new series. The extra-early bird discount expires on Dec. 31, 2024, so act fast. It makes a great gift, too! 🎁 Effortless, Balanced Sitting: A FeldenkraisⓇ Movement Series ⬅️⬅️⬅️Resources:💥Learn how the Feldenkrais Method can help improve your seat, position, and balance on your horse! Free rider videos masterclass: https://www.marydebono.com/rider 💥Join our waitlist! https://www.marydebono.c...

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17:18

Your Personal Keystone: Unlock the Power of Lasting...

Easier Movement, Happier Life ·

2024/12/12

Send us a textDiscover how selecting a keystone practice like Feldenkrais can create positive chain reactions throughout your life. Learn how gentle movement sequences can improve your riding, sleep, emotional resilience, and creativity while building a foundation for lasting transformation.Key TakeawaysA keystone goal or practice creates positive chain reactions in multiple areas of lifeA consistent Feldenkrais practice makes an effective keystone practice Physical benefits include impr...

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17:35

Improving a Horse’s Ability to Hold Up His Legs for...

Easier Movement, Happier Life ·

2024/12/05

Send us a textDiscover how addressing your horse's entire body, especially back tension, can transform difficult hoof handling into a calm, cooperative experience. Learn gentle, effective practices that replace force with understanding, creating lasting positive change in your horse's hoof care routine. Key Takeaways: Resistance to hoof handling often stems from whole-body tension, particularly in the backTraditional forcing methods can create a cycle of increasing tension and resistance...

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30:12

[Listener Favorite] Body-Mind Harmony: 4 Keys to...

Easier Movement, Happier Life ·

2024/11/27

Send us a textDiscover the four hallmarks of healthy movement that can improve athletic performance for you and your horse. Learn how effortlessness, breathing, reversibility, and posture reveal physical and emotional states, leading to better communication and partnership with your horse. Resources:💥Learn how the Feldenkrais Method can help improve your seat, position, and balance on your horse! Free rider videos masterclass: https://www.marydebono.com/rider 💥Join our waitlist! ht...

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19:26

Where Your Hip Joints Really Are (And Why It Matters)

Easier Movement, Happier Life ·

2024/11/22

Send us a text💥Video: Finding Your Hips Joints 💥Your hip joints hold the key to better riding – but only if you know where they really are. Learn why traditional approaches often fail and discover a gentle, proven process that creates lasting change for you and your horse using the Feldenkrais MethodⓇ. Most riders struggle with hip mobility because they're working with the wrong map. By understanding the true location of your hip joints, you'll discover why traditional advice like "just

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11:15

Beyond Stretching: An Intelligent Approach to...

Easier Movement, Happier Life ·

2024/11/14

💥Click here to lengthen your hamstrings without stretching! 💥 Discover why traditional stretching might be holding you back. Learn how the Feldenkrais MethodⓇ and Debono Moves offer a revolutionary, science-backed approach to improving flexibility and movement for both riders and horses - without the risks of conventional stretching.Instead of treating muscles like rubber bands, Mary introduces listeners to a revolutionary approach that works with the body's natural intelligence.Through the

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3:20

Enjoy Freer Shoulders in Ten Minutes

Easier Movement, Happier Life ·

2024/11/07

💥Important! Click here for your Freer Shoulders in Ten Minutes video.⬅️⬅️⬅️Follow along with this video to make riding, grooming, and leading your horse easier and more enjoyable. By understanding the natural connection between your shoulder blade and rib cage, you'll discover how to have lighter, more independent hands - without stretching or strain.Resources:💥Learn how the Feldenkrais Method can help improve your seat, position, and balance on your horse! Free rider videos master...

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20:55

The Power of Breath: Your Secret Training Tool

Easier Movement, Happier Life ·

2024/10/31

Discover how changing how you breathe can transform your interactions with your horse. Learn practical ways to calm an anxious horse or enliven a "lazy" one, plus a Feldenkrais-inspired quadrant breathing lesson that can enhance your seat and connection! You'll learn:Why tension in your breathing affects your horse's responsivenessHow your breathing can invoke a state of calm curiosity, which invites creativity and connection with your horseA Feldenkrais-inspired quadrant breathing exerc...

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17:53

Feeling Stuck? Transform Your Horse Time Today

Easier Movement, Happier Life ·

2024/10/24

Feeling stuck in your horse routine? Discover practical, science-backed ways to refresh your horse time. From simple changes in daily habits to mindset shifts, learn how to reignite your passion and deepen your connection with your horse through novel experiences and mindful practices.Key TakeawaysSmall changes in routine can create a welcome shift in your nervous systemNon-habitual activities create new neural pathways and enhance awarenessMindset shifts can transform your horse experienceCh...

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17:50

Crafting Your Future: Make a Blueprint for Success

Easier Movement, Happier Life ·

2024/10/17

Let’s take a journey into the future—but not with a time machine. Instead, we’ll do a powerful mental exercise designed to help you shape the future you desire, whether it's improving your mobility, strengthening your relationship with your horse, or achieving new levels of well-being and connection.When we create a compelling “future memory,” it gives your brain a roadmap to make better choices today, leading to long-term success. By imagining the feelings, movements, and experiences y...

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