Healing Horses, Healing Humans: The Story of Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue with Deanna Hearn

Send fanmail to Lauren and let us know how you like the show!Note: This episode was originally released when the podcast was called Biggest Best Life. The show has since been rebranded to She’s Got the Mic, where we focus on helping women speakers and entrepreneurs use their voice to grow their business and step on more stages. Deanna Hearn shares her journey founding Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue, a sanctuary where rescued horses help heal humans through innovative wellness programs and connection-based healing. Her grandfather's gift of a difficult first horse taught her resilience that now guides her philosophy of turning life's struggles into opportunities for growth.• Received her first horse at age 12 from her grandfather, a Korean War veteran who believed horses "bring light" during dark times• Transitioned from running a boarding facility to founding a horse rescue after realizing she wanted more meaningful work• Created a full-circle mission of "people helping horses heal people" that drives all programs at Lucky Orphans• Offers diverse wellness programs including equine-assisted mental health support, yoga, breath work, and educational initiatives• Witnessed remarkable transformations, including a suicidal teen amputee finding purpose through connection with a horse with a broken knee• Measures a horse's value by capacity for love rather than performance abilities• Faces ongoing challenges funding the care of 44 rescued horses, especially during economic downturns• Planning to rebrand by removing "Horse Rescue" from the name to better reflect their broader mission• Believes happiness comes from "listening to your own true north" rather than following others' expectations• Encourages others to take risks: "Even if you fail, you'll never wonder what if"Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue website: https://www.luckyorphans.org/Text BESTLIFE to 833-681-6463 to get Lauren's weekly dose of motivation straight to your phone.To be played at opening of all SGTM episodes, this is a promo for the Speakers Collective.Support the show