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The Air Is Free - "Luften är fri"From Burnout to Balance: What Horses Teach Us About EnergyIn a world that glorifies hustle and productivity, rest is often seen as weakness—or worse, laziness. In this week’s episode of The Air is Free, Sue and Frida challenge that toxic belief and offer a grounded, compassionate take on why stillness is a power move, not a pause button.They unpack cultural differences around rest, how human design can explain energy depletion, and what horses can teach us about intuitive self-care and energetic preservation. Whether you're navigating burnout, struggling to justify downtime, or just need permission to take a nap without guilt—this one’s for you...2025-06-1819 minThe Air Is Free - "Luften är fri"Stop Outsourcing Your Truth: How to Trust Your Gut AgainStop Outsourcing Your Truth: How to Trust Your Gut (Even When It’s Hard)In this episode of The Air is Free, Sue and Frida go deep on a big, uncomfortable truth: most of us have been conditioned to trust everything and everyone but ourselves. Whether it's society, social media, experts, or even well-meaning friends—we’re constantly bombarded with messages telling us what we “should” do.But what if your intuition is smarter than all of that?Join us as we unpack:Why your body always knows before your brain catches up...2025-06-1123 minThe Air Is Free - "Luften är fri"Somatic Healing, Trauma, and the Wisdom of Horses - with Jackie ArcherIn this deeply moving episode of The Air is Free, Sue and Frida sit down with Equus Coach and psychotherapist Jackie Archer, whose journey from traditional talk therapy to horse-guided healing is as inspiring as it is honest.Jackie shares her evolution from grief counselor to equine coach, the challenges of letting go of the “expert” role, and the moment a horse cracked open her own trauma—in the middle of a live training session. With grounded insight and emotional vulnerability, she unpacks the power of somatic healing, the truth about trauma storage, and how horses offer a kind...2025-06-0437 minThe Air Is Free - "Luften är fri"Boundaries: Are You Building a Bridge or a Wall?Boundaries aren’t just about saying “no”—they’re about choosing how, when, and with whom you share your energy. In this episode of The Air is Free, Sue and Frida unpack what it really means to create healthy, respectful boundaries that protect your peace without shutting people out.Drawing from real-life interactions and powerful metaphors from their work with horses, they explore the difference between boundaries that isolate and boundaries that invite deeper connection. You’ll also hear how Frida handled a recent boundary fail, what happens when you freeze instead of speak up, and how animals (esp...2025-05-2820 minThe Air Is Free - "Luften är fri"Coaching Yourself Through Disappointment: A Real-Time ExampleCoaching Yourself Through Disappointment: How to Feel It, Process It, and Move OnWhat do you do when you're spiraling with disappointment, self-blame, or unmet expectations—and you know better, but can’t shake it?In this honest and vulnerable episode of The Air is Free, Frida brings a real-time challenge to the table, and Sue coaches her through it live. Together, they walk through the internal tug-of-war between knowing something logically and still feeling it in your body.This episode is a raw, relatable look at what it really means to coach your...2025-05-2122 minThe 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