Episode 215 with Jacqui O'Connor - Caring for the carers

On this episode Brian Berneman chats with Jacqui O'Connor about her journey and her work with Heart Place Hospital to support healthcare workers and carers.Key Takeaways:Heart Place Hospital provides multidimensional support for frontline workers, addressing physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needsThe healthcare system often neglects self-care for carers, leading to burnout and stigma around seeking helpIntegrating holistic approaches with conventional healthcare can create more sustainable and effective care modelsThere's a growing need to normalize and support empathic, sensitive qualities in healthcare professionalsHealthcare System Challenges:80% of frontline workers don't access support due to stigmaMany enter healthcare to fill personal voids, leading to "unhealed healers"Systemic issues lead to burnout, choosing paychecks over moral compassLack of training on boundary setting and self-advocacyCreation of Heart Place Hospital:Registered charity focused on "caring for the carers"Provides safe, soft sanctuary for healthcare workers to seek support without stigmaOffers multidimensional support: mindset work, trauma healing, precision medicineUses Te Wheke Maori Health model (octopus with 8 limbs) to address mind, body, soul, and familyEmpathy and Sensitivity in Healthcare:Reframes high sensitivity and empathy as gifts rather than weaknessesAdvocates for more "feminine energy" in care: compassion, kindness, receptivenessSupports healthcare workers in exploring and utilizing their intuitive giftsFor more about Jacqui and Heart Place Hospital find them on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube and https://www.heartplacehospital.org.nz/.Support the showSupport the show_________Ready to embark on your journey to wellbeing and conscious living? ✨ Transform your life🟡 Experience transformative events💥 Explore holistic therapies for healing & mindful living🙋‍♀️ Book Brian as a speaker to inspire your audience🟠 Support your employees' physical & mental wellbeingConnect with Brian:Website | https://www.brianberneman.com/Instagram | @brianberneman LinkedIn | @brianbernemanFacebook | @brianberneman