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Have you considered dating after spouse loss? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley to hear how Eileen Robertson Hamra honored one love while finding freedom and joy by reopening her […]
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What does a good death mean to you? Join Dr’s Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley and their guest Clare Goldsberry for a discussion of how understanding your response to loss […]
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Do you have anxiety around cancer? Join doctors Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Dr. Wendy Lichtenthal to explore Themes of Meaning for those Bereaved by Cancer. She is […]
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Looking for fresh ideas on dealing with loss? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest social worker, educator, bereaved spouse and author of A to Z Healing Toolbox: […]
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Carole Brody Fleet is a multi-award winning author of four books, including twelve-time international bestseller, “Widows Wear Stilettos”. A media contributor, six-time contributor to Chicken Soup for the Soul and […]
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David Richman, Steve Parker, and Rebecca Horsley Bara join The International Day of Hope and Healing after Loss is a free online experience brought to you by the Open to […]
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In need of a dose of hope? Our mission is to provide an uplifting day of hope and healing to those grieving the loss of a loved one. The International […]
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The International Day of Hope and Healing after Loss is a free online experience brought to you by the Open to Hope Foundation with the mission of helping people […]
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Are you feeling down and out after a loss? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Marilyn Willis for tips and tools for getting your life back. She […]
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Are you a dreamer, do you remember your dreams? If you are interested in understanding your dreams after a loss, join Dr. Heidi Horsley and Dr. Joshua Black, a grief […]
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Join Dr. Heidi Horsley and Dr. Jill Harrington as they discuss how we can find our superpowers and hope after suffering a loss. Jill and Robert A. Neimeyer are the […]
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Franklin Cook owns Personal Grief Coaching, a video support service for people bereaved by suicide, substance use, or any sudden death. He co-led the panel that developed national guidelines […]
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Paula D’Arcy is an author, retreat leader and playwright. Her non-profit Red Bird Foundation supports the growth and healing of those in need throughout the world. Her many books include […]
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Has grief taken you down and are you ready for a lift? Join Dr’s Heidi and Gloria Horsley and their guest Allen Klein former Director of the Life-Death Transitions Institute […]
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Was your loved one taken by a long-term illness? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Phyllis Scripstick Professional Counselor and expert in trauma, grief, long-term illness and […]
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Do you feel like you might have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder as a result of a death? Join Dr’s. Gloria Horsley and Heidi Horsley and their guest Daniel Abella for […]
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Did you know that drug deaths have increased during Covid-19? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Bill Feigelman, Ph.D. bereaved parent of Jesse and co-author of Devastating […]
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Are you struggling to find joy in your life? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Emily Thiroux Threatt for a message of hope after a loss. Emily […]
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Feeling alone in your grief? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Debbie Augenthaler for practical insights and simple suggestions for healing. She is a bereaved spouse and […]
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Have you tried to think your way out of grief? Join Dr’s Heidi and Gloria Horsley and their guest Dr. Kathrin Stengel, president of Upper West Side Philosophers, Inc., for […]
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Do you have questions regarding signs and connections from your deceased loved ones? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Michelle Clare, Certified Medium, Angel Intuitive, Spiritual Coach […]
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Where was God? A question asked by many after a death. Join Dr’s. Heidi and Gloria Horsley and their guest bereaved spouse, pastor and author Jonathan Pitts for a lively […]
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Has a loss gotten you down? Join Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi and guest Carole Brody Fleet to learn how through her own story she has inspired millions of bereaved […]
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Has poetry been a companion on your grief journey? Join Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley and their guest Mike Bernhardt who turned to writing poetry after the death of […]
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Wondering how to cope with the loss of a partner? Join Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley and their guest Catherine Tidd for a discussion of grief, loss and […]
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How does one live without their beloved spouse? Join Dr. Heidi and Dr. Gloria Horsley in a lively conversation with Dr. Bernie Siegel author, doctor and humanitarian. Bernie, who lost […]
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What qualities would you like in a soul mate? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Dr. Frank Powers Licensed Psychologist and artist. Dr. Powers lost his father […]
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Has your belief system stopped you from dating? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Dr. Frank Powers Licensed Psychologist and artist. Dr. Powers lost his father at […]
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How do you know if you are ready to date again? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Dr. Frank Powers Licensed Psychologist and artist. Dr. Powers lost […]
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Why aren’t you dating? Are you dating too early? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Michelle Neff Hernandez, President of Soaring Spirits Foundation to hear thoughts on […]
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Wondering who you are without your spouse? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guests’ bereaved spouses, Priscilla Schubert and Sade Ariyo and Michelle Neff Hernandez, President of Soaring […]
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Are you looking for grief support? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guests’ bereaved spouses, Rick Melott and Alex Rivera and Michelle Neff Hernandez, President of Soaring Spirits […]
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Suffered a traumatic loss? Join Dr. Heidi Horsley and her guests Maureen Basnicki, Heather Dearman and Sallie Lynch founding members of the Survivors of Tragedy Outreach Program (STOP) an initiative […]
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Join Dr. Heidi Horsley in an interview with Dave Turner New York City firefighter who lost 15 of his FDNY brothers’ in the 9/11 attacks and Carrie Pike author of […]
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When a Spouse Dies Suddenly What do you do when your spouse dies suddenly? First, contact medical or other authorities. Then call a friend, neighbor, or relative to be with […]
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I cannot deny since my wife died, a little over two years ago, my experiences have been incredible. The first experience was a call from a former patient and mystic […]
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I can’t help but reflect on how caring and wise my family’s animals are. My wife died a little over two years ago, and I have remained at home with […]
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Suddenly, it hits you, you’re a widower, and you don’t want to live the rest of your life alone. You always knew that most women outlive their husbands, so the […]
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A New Way to Do Grief Try to think about the ways you have been taught how to grieve the loss of someone or something. When you were a child […]
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Overcoming Male Grief For nearly 14 years, I have dedicated my life to the service of widowers worldwide, and during that time, I have learned much about what it takes […]
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Gifts in the Pain My wife Susan died unexpectedly in April 1991, the Sunday after Easter. I could never have imagined beforehand how transformative an experience that would be. Nothing […]
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Meltdowns Come and Go Last week, I had a meltdown. Ok, a major meltdown! And I realized that I STILL need to give myself permission to grieve. Almost two years […]
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It’s the holiday season again. People told you last year the first without your spouse would be the most difficult. But here it is, another year past, and the second […]
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My friend Margie asked me one day if I was angry with God over my husband Dale’s death. Sad? Yes. Angry? No. It made me think, though. I’ve talked to […]
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Widow Asks: Who Am I Now? Who am I now? Who am I really? It’s a question nearly everyone grapples with at some point in life—when you retire, after you […]
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The Shock of Widowhood In the course of a day, my husband, Dale, stepdad to my two children, business partner, best friend, and—truly—the most interesting person I have ever known, […]
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My Old Life Ended When you finally arrive home on a Friday evening — one kid in tow, the other successfully deposited with the Boy Scouts for the weekend — […]
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Many Years Later, Still Not Over It When a bereavement counselor or group facilitator meets us for the first time to support us in our grief, the first question they […]
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Get a Grief Buddy Many grief books and articles say it’s important to tell your story. Indeed, telling your story is a forward step on the healing path. And one […]
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