EP 102 - Healing with Horses with Kim Lucien

How does the connection with horses facilitate healing? How does working with the body and energy lead to transformative healing?
What role do fascia and somatic awareness play in healing?
In this episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities - Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health, Dr. Adriana Popescu welcomes energy and body worker Kim Lucien. Together, they explore the intersection of bodywork, energetic healing, and the incredible power of working with horses.
Kim shares her fascinating journey from a background in finance to becoming a healer focused on both people and animals. This episode explores the healing power of fascia release, energetic bodywork, somatic approaches and the role of horses in creating well-being and co-regulation. Kim shows us how reconnecting with our bodies and the animals around us can lead to healing and personal transformation.
In this episode:
• The impact of trauma on the body and the role of fascia in healing
• How working with horses and other animals can help people regulate their emotions
• The power of intuition, presence, and following the energy for holistic healing
• How neurodivergence can uniquely benefit from somatic practices and animal therapy
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Kim’s Website: kimmalamalucie... www.shiningdia...
Instagram: @accessmalama
Facebook: @KimMalamaLucien
About Kim:
Kim has dedicated the past two decades to an extensive exploration of diverse healing modalities, encompassing both energetic and physical approaches. From Energetic Synthesis of Structural Embodiment (ESSE), Energetic Manual Therapy (EMT) to Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), as well as numerous spiritual energy-based modalities, her breadth of knowledge is vast.
Particularly close to her heart are the ancient Hawaiian healing arts, in which she holds a Master Kahuna certification across multiple modalities. After a decade of serving clients in human-centered practices, Kim transitioned her focus to working with animals, with a particular emphasis on equine therapy. In recent years, she collaborated with Dean Murray, refining her expertise in myofascial bodywork techniques that form the cornerstone of her practice today. Kim's current work centers on facilitating deeper connections between horses and their owners, harnessing intuitive awareness and communication to promote holistic well-being.
“Horses are more conscious than people. They don’t have the judgment and the constant thinking processing that goes on.” - Kim
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Dr. Adriana Popescu is a clinical psychologist, addiction and trauma specialist, author, speaker and empowerment coach who is based in San Francisco, California and practices worldwide. She is the author of the books What If You're Not As F***d Up As You Think You Are? and the forthcoming EFT for Addiction.
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