In this episode, Mary Debono invites you to reconsider how you approach challenges, whether they show up in your own body, your horse, or your dog. When we label something a problem, we tend to reach for the same strategies that created it in the first place. That usually leads to temporary relief, ...
What if the key to better learning — for you and for your animals — was already built into the nervous system?
In this episode, Mary explores neuroplasticity: the nervous system's remarkable capacity to adapt, reorganize, and discover new possibilities. Drawing on the foundational work of Dr. Moshe...
What if the key to a more confident and social animal isn't more training, but helping them feel more at home in their own body?
In this episode, Mary shares three case studies from her decades of hands-on work: a shutdown horse, a semi-feral cat with mysterious hind leg trouble, and an anxious you...
Before you ever place a hand on your horse or dog, an exchange is already happening. Your animal is noticing how you breathe, how you move, and where you direct your attention. Their nervous systems are constantly gathering information, and one of the strongest sources is you.
In this episode, we e...
Discover why real improvement for your horse or dog isn’t something you can make happen. Force tries to impose change from the outside. True power creates the conditions for learning, so your animal's nervous system can discover safer, easier ways of moving and being.
This gentle, respectful proces...
Learn why even well-fitting dog harnesses and horse saddles can exacerbate movement restrictions.Â
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Discover a practical two-phase approach to help your animal move comfortably with their gear on, reducing stiffness and improving mobility.
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Whether you’re helping a senior or injured dog regain mobility, encouraging your horse to move more freely, or looking to ease discomfort in your own body, real, lasting improvement begins with curiosity, comfort, and a sense of safety—not with pressure or force.
What if your horse or dog could imp...
Movement expert Mary Debono reveals why traditional "fixing" approaches often backfire and create resistance in both animals and humans. Drawing from the Feldenkrais Method® and her innovative Debono Moves approach, Mary explains how supporting the direction of ease—rather than opposing it—builds tr...
What do you do when you see someone chasing terrified horses with a whip?
If you're Mary Debono, you teach your horse to chase you with a whip—and discover something joyful in the process.
In this episode, Mary shares the surprising story of how a simple liberty game became a lesson in trust, body...
Did you know your horse or dog might be bracing before anything even happens—because their brain is predicting discomfort?
In this episode, we explore the fascinating science behind predictive brains and how both humans and animals can get caught in loops of fear, tension, and restricted movement. ...
The revolutionary approach that's transforming how we work with animals and ourselves
As a movement specialist who's worked with thousands of horses, dogs, and their humans, I've seen the same frustrating pattern play out countless times: the harder we try to "fix" movement problems, the more resis...
In this episode, movement specialist Mary Debono reveals why forcing change in your horse, dog, or yourself often backfires—and what to do instead. Drawing from the Feldenkrais Method and the Debono Moves approach, Mary explains how the nervous system's primary job is protection. When we try to "fix...
