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The Air Is Free - "Luften är fri"Leaking Energy? Here’s How to Protect Your Peace and RechargeEver feel completely drained after a conversation, a meeting, or just walking through a crowded space? You might be leaking energy—and not even realize it.In this episode of The Air is Free, Sue and Frida explore how we unconsciously give away energy, how to recognize energy vampires, and why we need to start treating our emotional energy like our most precious resource. From human design types to personal boundaries, energetic bubbles, and wisdom from horses (of course), this is your crash course in energy awareness and preservation.🎧 You’ll learn:How to reco...2025-05-1425 minThe Air Is Free - "Luften är fri"Listening to Horses: The Art of Respectful CommunicationIn this special guest episode of The Air is Free, Sue and Frida K. welcome Frida Riebel, an expert in rehabilitating traumatized horses and building honest, respectful partnerships between horses and humans.Frida shares her inspiring journey from rowdy kid to compassionate horsewoman, and how working with so-called “aggressive” or “difficult” horses taught her more about patience, trust, and emotional honesty than any book ever could.You’ll hear:Why the toughest horses are often the most sensitiveHow trauma shows up in horses—and what we can learn from itWhy con...2025-05-0741 minThe Air Is Free - "Luften är fri"The Art of Holding Space: How to Support Without FixingThe Art of Holding Space: How to Be Present Without Fixing EverythingHolding space sounds simple—but it’s one of the most powerful and misunderstood tools in relationships, coaching, and personal growth.In this episode of The Air is Free, Sue and Frida unpack the meaning of holding space—what it is, what it isn’t, and how to do it without draining your energy or stepping into “fix-it” mode. Whether you’re supporting a friend, a client, or yourself, learning to be present without taking on someone else’s emotions is a game changer.✨...2025-04-3022 minThe Air Is Free - "Luften är fri"No Is a Complete Sentence: Ditch the Guilt and Take Back Your TimeWhy is such a small word—“no”—so damn hard to say?In this episode of The Air is Free, Sue and Frida get real about the emotional gymnastics so many of us do when we want to say no... but end up saying yes. From people-pleasing to over-committing, they unpack the cultural conditioning, guilt, and internal dialogue that keeps us stuck in the “yes trap.”You’ll hear:How to recognize when guilt is running your decisionsSimple ways to say no (without a TED Talk worth of excuses)Why every “n...2025-04-2319 minThe Air Is Free - "Luften är fri"Hiding in Plain Sight: The Fear of Being SeenHiding in Plain Sight: Overcoming the Fear of Being SeenEver feel like you're showing up in your life... but not really? Like you're checking all the boxes but keeping your real self hidden just under the surface?In this episode of The Air is Free, Sue and Frida get vulnerable about the fear of being seen, and what it really means to stop hiding in plain sight. They explore why so many of us—especially women—struggle to show up fully, how masks and facades keep us stuck, and what it actually takes to star...2025-04-1627 minThe Air Is Free - "Luften är fri"The “Should” Detox: Let Go of Guilt & Get Back to YouAre “shoulds” running your life? In this episode of The Air Is Free, Sue Willoughby and Frida Karsberg unpack the quiet (and exhausting) pressure of all the things we think we “should” be doing—and how to let that go, once and for all.With wit, wisdom, and their signature blend of honesty and heart, Sue and Frida dive into:The emotional toll of constantly trying to meet others’ expectationsThe link between “shoulds,” shame, and imposter syndromeWhy saying “no” can feel scary—but also wildly liberatingHow horses model unapologe...2025-04-0927 minThe Air Is Free - "Luften är fri"Leadership vs. Control: What Horses Can Teach Us About PowerWhat does real leadership look like—without control, ego, or hierarchy?In this soulful episode of The Air Is Free, hosts Sue Willoughby and Frida Karsberg dive deep into the often misunderstood concept of leadership. Drawing wisdom from personal experience, horse herds, and emotional intelligence, they explore how leadership isn't about commanding others—it's about mastering yourself.✨ Topics we explore:The difference between leadership and controlWhy being grounded matters more than being loudHow horses model powerful, nonverbal leadership in herdsThe role of emotional maturity and in...2025-04-0226 minThe Air Is Free - "Luften är fri"From Strangers to Soul-Collaborators: Our Origin StoryIn this special bonus episode of The Air Is Free, your co-hosts Sue Willoughby and Frida Karsberg pull back the curtain on how their cross-continental friendship blossomed into a creative collaboration—and eventually, this podcast.From meeting during their Equus coach training to hosting transformative retreats and launching joint workshops, Sue and Frida share the serendipitous story of their connection, their shared values, and what makes their dynamic so powerful.You'll get the behind-the-scenes scoop on:How their partnership formed through intuition, trust, and mutual respectThe magic of horse-guided coaching an...2025-04-0216 minThe Air Is Free - "Luften är fri"The Wisdom of Horses & Why You Should Trust Your GutIn this episode of The Air is Free, Sue and Frida explore the powerful connection between intuition, body awareness, and the wisdom of horses.Learn how horses, as highly intuitive and non-verbal beings, can teach us to listen to our gut instincts, trust our inner voice, and stop overthinking. Discover how to tap into your intuition through micro-decisions, body signals, and the practice of presence.Frida shares how she uses Reiki and intuitive energy work with clients, and Sue shares real-life stories of ignoring her gut—and learning the hard way.Whether you’re a...2025-03-2622 minThe Air Is Free - "Luften är fri"Surrender Isn’t Weakness—It’s Your SuperpowerSurrender. Just hearing the word can make us uneasy. It often gets mistaken for weakness, but what if surrender is actually a superpower? In this episode of The Air is Free, Sue and Frida dive into what it truly means to surrender—not as giving up, but as letting go of resistance and embracing what is instead of forcing what should be.We unpack why surrendering can feel so uncomfortable, how fear and vulnerability keep us clinging to control, and the unexpected wisdom of horses when it comes to trusting the process. Plus, Frida shares a simple bu...2025-03-1923 minThe Air Is Free - "Luften är fri"The Illusion of Control: Why Letting Go Is Your SuperpowerWhat if the control you think you have is nothing more than an illusion? In this episode of The Air is Free, Sue and Frida dive deep into why we cling to control, how it keeps us stuck, and what happens when we finally let go.From the "control zone" that makes us feel safe (but also stuck) to real-life lessons from horses that show us a better way, this conversation is all about shifting from rigid control to trust and flow. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, exhausted, or frustrated trying to force things to go a...2025-03-1223 minThe Air Is Free - "Luften är fri"Want More Peace? Stop Controlling What’s Not Yours!Do you ever feel like you're gripping onto things that werenever yours to control in the first place? In this episode of The Air is Free, Sue and Frida tackle the ever-frustrating battle of what you can control versus what you can’t. From personal relationships to daily annoyances (like when the grocery store is out of eggs), we explore how much energy we waste trying to bend reality to our will—when real freedom comes from letting go.Through personal insights, practical tools, and wisdom fromour favorite four-legged teachers (horses, of course!), we break down how to s...2025-03-0522 minThe Air Is Free - "Luften är fri"The Air Is Free: What We Can (and Can’t) Control in LifeWelcome to the first-ever episode of The Air Is Free!🎉Hosts Sue Willoughby and Frida Karsberg introduce the powerful Swedishexpression Luften är fri—which means the air is free—and diveinto what it really means to let go, set boundaries, and embrace personalfreedom.In this episode, we explore:How the air is free relates to letting go of control and trusting the processThe invisible boundaries we create (and how to make them healthier)How horses teach us about energy, personal space, and emotional freedomPractical ways to check in with yourself, set boundaries, and move through life with les...2025-02-2626 min
A Life Worth BeingIntuition, Healing, and Horsepower: Frida Karsberg’s Path to PurposeIn this captivating episode of A Life Worth Being, Sue Willoughby sits down with Frida Karsberg, a dynamic Equus coach, Reiki master, and former Swedish TV producer who now calls Los Angeles home. Frida shares her incredible journey from Stockholm to the sprawling city of LA, revealing the challenges she faced along the way, from adapting to a new culture to discovering her true calling in the world of equine-assisted coaching and healing. Together, Sue and Frida dive deep into the transformative power of intuition, the healing energy of Reiki, and the wisdom of horses, offering listeners a unique...2024-08-2737 min