by Susan | Mar 4, 2026 | Awareness, Communications, Relationships
Communication Begins Within After we begin to let the pieces shift internally, something else becomes clear: The way we relate to ourselves shapes the way we relate to everyone else. For years, I thought communication was primarily about skill. The right words. The...
by Susan | Jan 7, 2026 | Awareness, Caregiving, Medical, Relationships
We’re Human–Make a Connection with Us If there’s one thing I’ve learned from being both a patient and a caregiver, it’s this: when a doctor takes a moment to connect with you as a human being, everything changes. We listen differently. We ask better questions. And we...
by Susan | Oct 29, 2025 | Awareness, Caregiving, Relationships
This blog is part of Filling in the Cracks, a five-week journey into the spaces where hardship and healing intersect. Why Connection and Community Matter Caregiving can be one of the loneliest roles in the world. When my husband was first diagnosed, and later when my...
by Susan | Sep 23, 2025 | Awareness, Caregiving, Gestalt, Horses, PlayShops, Relationships
CS Bar — my grandfather Charles Socolofsky’s brand. Today, it’s mine too. A legacy carried forward, one story at a time. On the ranch, there’s a saying: Ride for the Brand. It means you show up with loyalty, integrity, and heart—you stay true to the one you serve. For...
by Susan | Jul 9, 2025 | Equusology, Horses, Relationships
How Equusology Can Deepen Your Bond and Boost Your Performance My business is about helping horses share their healing gifts with humans. I recently attended a training session that aims to help people understand their equine companions better. I talked about typology...
by Susan | Dec 26, 2024 | Awareness, Relationships
Finding Joy and Building Stronger Connections Do you feel like there is a monster who’s sucking the joy right out of you? Instead of allowing this guest to ruin your life take some beautiful steps to find your joy. When Joy Feels Out of Reach Several years into my...
