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Jennifer O’Neill, the iconic CoverGirl international model and actress who starred opposite John Wayne, shares the harrowing and hopeful story behind the glamour. Natalie Jones sits down with her at her farm to talk about near-death experiences, heartbreak, finding faith at 38, being blackballed from Hollywood, and building a life of purpose.

Jennifer also opens up about Hillenglade, the equine therapy and renewal center she founded, which has served over 4,000 veterans, first responders, and their families. For hope in the midst of life’s confusion, this conversation is for you.

In this episode:

1. Her journey from Ford model at 15 to Hollywood leading lady
2. Her faith story and why she was blackballed after speaking out
3. How equine therapy is helping veterans, first responders, and struggling teens
4. Her honest take on marriage, forgiveness, and God’s second chances
5. Her memoir Surviving Myself and her book From Fallen to Forgiven

Timestamps

0:00 Intro

0:38 Meet Jennifer O’Neill

1:52 Inside Hillenglade: equine therapy for veterans

7:26 Her father, a WWII hero and POW

8:47 Growing up and the book “Surviving Myself”

10:39 Modeling at 15 and working with John Wayne

12:19 Many previous divorces, now 30 years - one man

17:11 Near-death experiences

18:03 Finding faith at 38

21:17 Forgiveness and “From Fallen to Forgiven”

23:19 Blackballed from Hollywood

25:13 Her abortion story and speaking out

27:58 “God does platforms”: turning pain into purpose

Come for equine therapy or get certified: Hillenglade.org

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