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Episode 209: Finding Hope After an Anticipated Loss
December 20, 2023
What is unique about anticipated loss and how does one find hope again? Join Dr. Gloria Horsley and her daughter Dr. Heidi Horsley, along with their guests Ken Ross, Elizabeth Coplan, and Jennifer O’Brien to discuss their experience with anticipated loss. Ken Ross is the son of Dr. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross and serves as the founder and President of the EKR Foundation. Elizabeth Coplan turned her personal loss into the groundbreaking play cycle Grief Dialogues. Jennifer O’Brien is the author of, the award-winning book, The Hospice Doctor’s Widow: A Journal.
A Widower’s Christmas Wish List
December 19, 2023
From as far away as Australia to the British Isles, from Canada to Nigeria, the Widowers Support Network hears the cries of men who mourn the loss of their wife, their soul mates, their partners in life. They don’t ask for much, never have, never will. After all, men who mourn are expected to “get over it,” right? You know, be a man. Macho, if you will. Unfortunately, that’s not the way it was meant to be. It is said that to grieve, you first must have loved. For without love, grief does not exist. To have loved is among […]
Episode 208: From Grief to Dating
December 14, 2023
After the loss of a partner does it feel like you will never find love again? Join Dr. Gloria Horsley and her fiancée Dr. Frank Powers, along with their guests Claudia Coenen and Jennifer O’Brien to discuss the first steps you take once you are ready to date after a loss. Claudia Coenen is the author of the acclaimed book, Seasons of Grief: Creative Interventions to Support Bereaved People. Jennifer O’Brien is the author of, the award winning book, The Hospice Doctor’s Widow: A Journal.
Mike Nappa: Caring For Your Grieving Soul
December 14, 2023
Lost a loved one and wondering where to turn? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Mike Nappa author and editor of Christian books and ministry resources. Mike will share with you how he found support and comfort after the death of his co-author and wife, Amy in 2016. His latest book is Reflections for the Grieving Soul. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/content.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/Mike-Nappa-Caring-For-Your-Grieving-Soul.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Taking a Risk for Love After Loss
December 5, 2023
Are you ready to take a chance on love? Join Dr. Gloria Horsley and her fiancé Dr. Frank Powers, a.k.a. The Golden Dating Doctors, as they interview Renee Halverson Wright, a contestant on ABC’s The Golden Bachelor who overcame her fears, took a risk on finding love, and surprisingly, found it in her friendships with the women on the show instead of widower Gerry Turner. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/content.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/Taking-a-Risk-for-Love-After-Loss.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Finding a Lifelong Companion After Loss
December 5, 2023
Are you ready to date after a loss? Join Dr. Gloria Horsley and her fiancé Dr. Frank Powers AKA Golden Dating Doctors for an interview with Maria a contestant on ABC’s Golden Bachelor discussing her experiences in seeking the love of widower Gerry Turner. Learn how her experiences impacted her desire to date and to find a lifetime companion. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/content.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/Finding-a-Lifelong-Companion-After-Loss.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Widowhood in a Couple’s World
December 4, 2023
Join Dr. Gloria Horsley and her fiancé Dr. Frank Powers AKA Golden Dating Doctors for an interview with widow Joan, a contestant on ABC’s Golden Bachelor, discussing her experiences and challenges in joining and then leaving the show early. They will also discuss how through spouse loss she connected with the bachelor, widower, Gerry Turner which inspired her to again be open to love. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/content.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/Widowhood-in-a-Couples-World.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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The Finale: Three Tips for Dealing with Not Being the Chosen One
December 2, 2023
Join Dr’s. Gloria and Heidi Horsley and Gloria’s fiancé Dr. Frank Powers, AKA Dating Doctors, for their finale podcast on the hit show ABC’s Golden Bachelor. The Doctors discuss widower Gerry Turner’s challenges when making his final choice between Leslie and Theresa. On this show the Dating Doctor’s share advice on how to deal with not being the chosen one. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/content.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/The-Golden-Bachelor-Finale-Three-Tips-for-Dealing-with-Not-Being-the-Chosen-One.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Holding On, Letting Go After Husband’s Death
November 20, 2023
What I Let Go Of After my husband died, I had to decide what to let go of and what to hold onto. I let go of John’s companionship. John and I enjoyed each other, were honest with each other, and most importantly, listened to each other. After conversing with him for years about a wide range of topics—everything from saving whales, to changes in political parties, to child Advance Review Copy Uncorrected Proof 144 Winning development—I didn’t have anyone to talk to. The apartment was silent. I remembered past conversations and yearned to have new conversations with him. I let […]
