Horses have a unique way of seeing through our masks and reflecting our true selves. In this soulful episode of Don’t Shrink to Fit, host Claudia Noriega Bernstein welcomes Sue Willoughby—a truth-teller, boundary breaker, and certified Equus coach who helps women over 40 stop playing small and start living with intention.

Sue shares her journey from a childhood shaped by Family struggle to finding profound healing and purpose through the spirit of horses. Together, she and Claudia discuss how these majestic animals act as mirrors for our internal Stress, leadership styles, and boundaries, offering a path to reclamation for women navigating the transitions of midlife.

Sue and Claudia remind us that we aren't defined by our roles as mothers, CEOs, or caregivers. Sometimes, we just need to get out of our heads and back into our hearts to find the power we’ve had all along.

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Claudia Noriega-Bernstein Inner Abundance coach

Claudia is an artist, writer,  philanthropist, Abundance Coach, mentor, mother, and wife. During her career as a journalist, she has worked for magazines and television in South America and the US, touching subjects from parenting, forgiveness, and growth to political issues. 

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