Heart Place Hospital Podcast with Jacqui O'Connor
Welcome to Heart Place Hospital's podcast, where we will embark on a journey to discover the incredible individuals who are shaping the landscape of healthcare and education with their profound insights, innovative approaches, and unwavering dedication.
I am Jacqui O’Connor podcast host, and founder of registered charity Heart Place Hospital
In each episode, we will delve deep into the lives and experiences of these remarkable healers and messengers.
From visionary doctors and nurses to holistic healers and cutting-edge educators, this podcast will bring you face-to-face with the individuals who are pushing the boundaries of what is possible in health and education. We will discover the challenges they have faced, the lessons they have learned, and the incredible impact they have had on the lives of others.
So, get ready to be inspired, enlightened, and re-powered by the awakened healers, seers, messengers, visionaries, uplifters, transformers, coders, dreamers, way showers, connectors, and guides who are at the forefront of shaping the future of health and education.
Welcome to the Heart Place Hospital podcast.
Heart Place Hospital Podcast with Jacqui O'Connor
Heart Place Hospital Podcast Season 5 Episode 1: The Power of Horses in Healing and Transformation
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Today, we welcome the deeply insightful Rachelle Millar, trauma survivor, family therapist, and author to the Heart Place Hospital Podcast. Rachelle brings two decades of lived and professional experience supporting individuals and families navigating the effects of trauma.
A proud MIT graduate with a Bachelor of Applied Counselling, Rachelle also holds qualifications from Unitec, the Psychosynthesis Institute, and Massey University. Since starting her career at Youthline in 2003, she now works with SOS Kaipara and in private practice, supporting survivors of family violence and sexual abuse. Her expertise doesn’t stop at therapy—she’s also a savvy business consultant, helping local businesses flourish through leadership development and practical, values-based strategies.
Rachelle is a trusted trauma-informed practitioner at Mangawhai Beach School, where she partners with children, families, and teachers to address developmental trauma, anxiety, anger, bullying, and neurodivergence.
In this episode, we explore the healing power of horses—how equine-assisted therapy can open profound pathways to trust, transformation, and embodied regulation. Rachelle shares how her work is informed by neuroscience, somatic practice, and her own lived experience.
Pull up a chair, take a breath, and let’s walk together into this powerful conversation about healing in motion.
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