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Fara Gibson: Unbreakable Bonds
September 13, 2024
Fara Gibson shares her journey at the Helping Parents Heal conference. Helping Parents Heal is a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting parents whose children have passed. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/content.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/Fara-Gibson-Unbreakable-Bonds.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Glenda Monett: Finding Hope Through Helping Parents Heal
September 13, 2024
Glenda Monett shares her journey at the Helping Parents Heal conference. Helping Parents Heal is a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting parents whose children have passed. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/content.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/Glenda-Monett-Finding-Hope-Through-Helping-Parents-Heal.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Episode 225: Turning Grief Into Growth
September 12, 2024
Early on in grief, it’s often impossible to believe that there will ever be any growth. Join host Dr. Gloria Horsley and her daughter and co-host Dr. Heidi Horsley, along with their guests, Maria Georgapoulos, Elizabeth Devita-Raeburn, Dr. Frank Powers, and Jordon Ferber to discuss how their grief has changed and transformed over the years. Maria Georgapoulos is a licensed mental health counselor, and founder of Roulas Kids, a place for grieving children and their families. Elizabeth Devita-Raeburn is a journalist, and blogger, and the author of, “The Empty Room, Understanding Sibling Loss,” and “The Death of Cancer.” Dr. Frank […]
Episode 224: Healing Guilt, Anger, and Regret After A Loss
September 12, 2024
Dealing with guilt, anger, and regret after loss is often difficult. Join host Dr. Gloria Horsley, and her daughter and co-host Dr. Heidi Horsley, along with their guests Jordon Ferber, Dr. Frank Powers, and Maria Georgapoulos for a candid conversation about this topic. Jordon Ferber is a comedian, host of “Where’s the Grief” podcast, and co-founder of the Russel Ferber Foundation. Dr. Frank Powers a licensed psychologist, has been in private practice for over 40 years, and is the author of “Finding Love After Loss.” Maria Georgapoulos is a licensed mental health counselor, and founder of Roulas Kids, a place […]
Stephen Panus: Finding Purpose and Meaning After Child Loss
September 12, 2024
Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Stephen Panus publicist, sports agent, artist, attorney, sports marketing executive, and motivational speaker. As a bereaved dad Stephen uses his professional and personal experiences to encourage others to not only survive but thrive. He is the author of “Walk On” with the forward written by Shane Beamer, Head Football Coach at the University of South Carolina. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/content.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/Stephen-Panus-Finding-Purpose-and-Meaning-After-Child-Loss.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Bridget Bagley and Hogan Hilling: Memorializing Our Loved Ones
September 5, 2024
Coping with multiple losses? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Bridget Bagley who after a number of losses including her son Preston started to create memorial charms. She is the co-owner of Preston’s Charm Empathy Kit and co-author with Hogan Hilling of Preston’s Charm: A Charm-ing, Healthy, and Empathetic Approach to Grief. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/content.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/Bridget-Bagley-and-Hogan-Hilling-Memorializing-Our-Loved-Ones.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Dennis Apple: Where is God After a Loss
August 18, 2024
Dennis Apple shares his journey at the 47th National Conference of The Compassionate Friends; an enriching and supportive event for many newer and long-time bereaved parents, grandparents, and siblings. https://www.compassionatefriends.org https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/content.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/Dennis-Apple-Where-is-God-After-a-Loss.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Mark Deegear: Finding Hope in The Compassionate Friends.
August 18, 2024
Mark Deegear shares his journey at the 47th National Conference of The Compassionate Friends; an enriching and supportive event for many newer and long-time bereaved parents, grandparents, and siblings. https://www.compassionatefriends.org https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/content.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/Mark-Deegear-Finding-Hope-in-The-Compassionate-Friends.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Vic Cross: Childless Grief
August 18, 2024
Vic Cross shares his journey after the loss of his only child at the 47th National Conference of The Compassionate Friends; an enriching and supportive event for many newer and long-time bereaved parents, grandparents, and siblings. https://www.compassionatefriends.org https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/content.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/Vic-Cross-Childless-Grief.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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