What does it really mean to be a man today—and what if the old rules never fit in the first place?In this bold and heart-centered episode of A Life Worth Being, host Sue Willoughby is joined by coach, facilitator, and podcast host Travis Stock, whose work challenges outdated ideas of masculinity and invites people of all identities to live from wholeness.A former social worker turned Equus coach, Travis shares how working with horses helped him break free from performance, perfectionism, and societal pressure. As the f...
What does it really mean to be a man today—and what if the old rules never fit in the first place?
In this bold and heart-centered episode of A Life Worth Being, host Sue Willoughby is joined by coach, facilitator, and podcast host Travis Stock, whose work challenges outdated ideas of masculinity and invites people of all identities to live from wholeness.
A former social worker turned Equus coach, Travis shares how working with horses helped him break free from performance, perfectionism, and societal pressure. As the founder of The New Masculine podcast, he creates space for men, queer folks, and non-binary individuals to reimagine what leadership, connection, and emotional expression can look like.
💬 In this conversation, we explore:
How horses reveal what we’re really feeling—no hiding allowed
The trauma of masculine socialization and the cost of "being a man"
Why community and relational repair are essential to thriving
Using experiential coaching to unlock truth and transformation
The magic of Equus coaching (and a laugh-out-loud story about herding horses with a partner)
We also talk about our upcoming Equus Coaching Demo Day in August, and why now more than ever, it's time to reconnect to your body, your truth, and each other.
🔗 Connect with Travis at https://www.travisstock.com/
📱 Follow on IG: @travers03 - https://www.instagram.com/travers03/
🎙️ Listen to The New Masculine podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-new-masculine/id1485250159
🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@travisstock781
Chapters
[00:00:00] - Introduction & Podcast Anniversary
[00:00:44] - Setting the Stage: Wellness, Control, and the Queer Community
[00:02:45] - Host Introduction: Sue Willoughby
[00:03:13] - Special Pride Episode Introduction
[00:03:26] - Meet the Guest: Travis Stock
[00:05:07] - Sue’s Equus Coaching Journey and Travis’s Influence
[00:07:44] - First Equus Coaching Session: Learning and Growth
[00:08:47] - Celebrating Milestones: Anniversaries and Collaborations
[00:10:18] - Ongoing Projects: Men’s Work and Retreats
[00:11:40] - Barriers in Men Seeking Personal Development
[00:15:16] - Shifts in Gender Socialization and Current Trends
[00:16:26] - Addressing Pushback to Men’s Work and Podcasting
[00:18:19] - Importance of Diverse Relationships and Conversations
[00:19:35] - Integrating Horses in Men’s Work and Coaching
[00:21:51] - Explaining Equus Coaching for New Audiences
[00:22:47] - Travis’s Equus Coaching Origin Story & Lessons
[00:28:11] - Client Example: Couples and Obstacle Herding
[00:32:22] - The Experiential Nature of Equus Coaching
[00:34:41] - Horses as Teachers of Authenticity and Joy
[00:36:40] - Podcast Milestone Reminders and Gratitude
[00:37:29] - Managing Focus and Energy for Personal Wellness
[00:40:03] - Upcoming Events: Retreat and August Demo Day
[00:44:04] - Building Understanding and Humanity Through Shared Stories
[00:47:32] - Closing Remarks and Gratitude
FOLLOW and CONNECT
Website - https://www.willoughbycoaching.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/willoughbycoaching/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sue_willoughby/
Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/suewilloughby/
Thanks to my amazing Producer and Editor Jess Grace Garcia (they/them) of Springwood Productions.
https://www.springwoodproductions.com/
If you want to start your own podcast feel free to reach out to us. Jess and I would love to help you on your journey to sharing your story and passion.
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