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The Empathetic TrainerAuthor: Barbara OBrien
Welcome to The Empathetic Trainer, the podcast that explores the power of empathetic animal training Animals just want to be heard. This is an emerging trend among trainers, veterinarians, pet professionals and animal lovers just like yourself. Join us as we learn the challenges our guests faced, as they grew their understanding and connection with the animals in their lives. Language: en Genres: Education, Kids & Family, Pets & Animals, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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A Place of Safety • Cara Gereau • Equine Somatic Practitioner • S4 E34
Episode 34
Wednesday, 22 July, 2026
Send us Fan MailWhat if healing isn't about trying harder...but about learning to listen?In this episode, I sit down with equine somatic practitioner Cara Gereau for a thoughtful conversation about trauma, trust, emotions, and the remarkable way horses respond to what we're actually feeling - not what we're trying to hide.Together they explore how our bodies often know the truth before our minds do, why animals can become powerful partners in healing, and what horses have to teach us about authenticity, safety, and connection.Whether you've experienced trauma yourself, love someone who has, or simply want to understand the extraordinary wisdom animals have to offer, this conversation is filled with insight, compassion, and hope.In this episode, we discuss:Why horses respond to our emotional state rather than our storyWhat "somatics" really means and why it mattersTrauma, healing, and the nervous systemHow animals create a sense of safety and connectionThe importance of authenticity—for both people and horsesLessons from a lifetime of living and working alongside animalsAlthough Cara and I come from different backgrounds, I found myself saying, "Yes...I've seen that too." Much of what she shared resonated with my own experiences working with animals. I hope you enjoy our conversation.https://www.empathetic-trainer.com/
