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ABBY DART Coping With The Loss of a Spouse to Suicide
June 13, 2024
Wondering how families can cope with suicide? Join Dr’s Heidi and Gloria Horsley and their guest Attorney and bereaved spouse Abby Dart for candid discussion of the loss to Abby’s husband, Steve to suicide and the challenges of raising 5 children. Abby is an advocate for mental health and removing the stigma related to treatment. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/content.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/ABBY-DART-Coping-With-The-Loss-of-a-Spouse-to-Suicide.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Episode 219: Mens Journey Through Grief
June 10, 2024
Listen to four men speak very candidly about the different untimely losses in their lives, and how they took this often tumultuous journey through grief. Join hosts, Dr. Gloria Horsley and her daughter Dr. Heidi Horsley, along with their guests Stephen Panus, Warren Kozak, Jon Lefrandt, and Johnny Sirpilla.. Stephen Panus is the CEO of Twisted Hair, a marketing and P.R. Agency. He wrote the book “Walk On,” after the death of his 16 year old son. Warren Kozak, has been a journalist for some of televisions most respected news anchors, his book “Waving Goodbye: Life After Loss,” was written […]
Episode 217: Navigating Loss as Men
June 10, 2024
While there are similarities among men who are grieving, there are also differences. Listen to how two men with very different experiences navigated their unexpected losses. Join hosts Dr. Gloria Horsley and her daughter Dr. Heidi Horsley, along with their guests Jon Lefrandt and Warren Kozak, as they discuss how they navigated their lives after loss. Jon Lefrandt is the Founder and CEO of Elevia, a text messaging service used to better serve grieving families. Jon comes to this work after the death of his father, which left him reeling. He is also the founder of For Grief, a multi-platform […]
Episode 216: Grieving Voices; Journeys of Loss
May 29, 2024
Is it possible to find hope again after loss? Join hosts Dr. Gloria Horsley and her daughter Dr. Heidi Horsley, along with their guests Abby Dart and Meghan Riordan-Jarvis, as they discuss their journey out of the darkness and back into the light after losing loved ones. Abby Dart has a law degree from Loyola Law School and is a member of the California Bar. Following the death of her husband by suicide, she entered the political arena, lobbying for better mental health care. Meghan Riordan-Jarvis is a psychotherapist and hosts the podcast “Grief is My Side Hustle.” She has […]
Episode 215: Sudden Traumatic Loss
May 29, 2024
Have you experienced a sudden traumatic loss? If so, get tips and tools on how to navigate this difficult time. Join hosts Dr. Gloria Horsley and her daughter Dr. Heidi Horsley, along with their guests Meghan Riordan-Jarvis and Abby Dart, to discuss what helped them after traumatic loss and what might help you too. Meghan Riordan-Jarvis is a psychotherapist and hosts the podcast “Grief is My Side Hustle.” She has written two books: a memoir called “End of The Hour,” about her personal experience with PTSD after the successive deaths of her parents, and “Can Anyone Tell Me Why: Essential […]
Episode 214: Navigating Health and Wellness After Loss
May 29, 2024
The death of a loved one can take a physical, psychological, and emotional toll on us. How do we navigate health and wellness after loss? Join hosts Dr. Gloria Horsley and her daughter, Dr. Heidi Horsley, along with their guests Jeanne Jacobwitz and Meghan Riordan-Jarvis, as they discuss healthy ways to care for ourselves after loss. Jeanne Jacobwitz is a widow and board member at the W Connection, a nonprofit organization that helps widows. Jeanne teaches at Georgetown University in the graduate midwifery/women’s health programs and is currently conducting research on how bereavement can impact a widow’s health. Meghan Riordan-Jarvis […]
Moving Forward on Your Own: A Financial Guidebook for Widows, by Kathleen Rehl
May 20, 2024
Moving Forward on Your Own: A Financial Guidebook for Widows: Rehl, Ph.D., CFP, Kathleen M.: 9780984579303: Amazon.com: Books, by Kathleen M. Rehl
Handling Your Own End-of-Life Planning: A Thoughtful Goodbye
May 20, 2024
Handling Your Own End-of-Life Planning Each of us will eventually have to confront death. My late husband, Tom, died in my arms several years ago. Less than two months later, my 84-year-old mother passed with me at her side. While I deeply miss their physical presence, I still have their love and spirits with me today. I will always be grateful for the support of friends, family, and colleagues during that difficult time. Grieving the loss of a loved one is never easy, and many of you may have experienced similar heartache. Amidst my sorrow, I managed the estate settlement […]
Aliza Marlin: Widow’s Helping Widows
May 16, 2024
Needing support after spouse loss? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Aliza Marlin and learn about empowering and transforming your grief through peer support. Aliza is a GEM volunteer with the W Connection. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/content.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/Aliza-Marlin-Widows-Helping-Widows.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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