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Parent Loss and Life Transitions with Dayna W. Deaton
October 17, 2019
On this show Dayna Deaton discusses her father’s death and the difficult transitions for adults losing a parent. Dana is bringing her diverse background to integral life coaching. She is specializing in working with people who are in all types of life transitions and feel stuck. She grew up in San Francisco and now lives in Los Altos, CA https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Parent-Loss-and-Life-Transitions-with-Dayna-W-Deaton.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Adult Parent Loss with Mike Kravinsky
September 26, 2019
In 2010, after 29 years with ABC News in Washington, D.C., editor and technical director Mike Kravinsky embarked on a new career in narrative filmmaking. Kravinsky has received both an Emmy and a Columbia Dupont awards for his work in news on shows like 20/20, Primetime Live and Good Morning America. Although much of what he learned creatively, technically and working on deadlines in Washington DC’s news world was transferrable to narrative films, there was still a substantial learning curve to go from reality to fiction. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Adult-Parent-Loss-with-Mike-Kravinsky.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Episode 173: Life Without My Dad
September 25, 2019
On this show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley talk with Carrie Pike, Anne Castaldo, and Barbara Redfield about life without their Dad’s. Carrie Pike, is the founder of Carrie Bears, and author of Something to Hold Onto. Anne Castaldo is the founder of the Tony Brown Foundation, and serves on the National Board of Directors for The Compassionate Friends, and Barbara Redfield is an artist in upstate New York.
Self-Compassion and Balance with Mackenzie Studebaker
September 5, 2019
Mackenzie is a poet, memoirist, dedicated yoga practitioner and trauma-informed yoga teacher to many diverse communities. She has a particular affinity and skill for working with teens. Her teaching philosophy is grounded in loving-kindness and non-judgment, and adaptive to all ages and abilities. Mackenzie’s classes aim to cultivate self-compassion, self-awareness, balance, strength, and ease. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Self-Compassion-and-Balance-with-Mackenzie-Studebaker.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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A Southern Baptist Family’s First Cremation
August 31, 2019
By 2040, they say more than 80% of Americans will be cremated. Also, more than 53% of us choose that over burial. And while for some this may seem normal and natural, for others, like my Southern Baptist family, this is a huge shift. On July 2, 2015, my stepfather had a massive heart attack while driving back to work from his lunch break. He pulled over to the side of the road, and died. It would be hours until we could find him, given he’d chosen a route on a backcountry road rather than a highway. His death sent […]
Understanding Mother Loss and Anxiety with Claire Bidwell Smith
August 29, 2019
Claire Bidwell Smith is a licensed therapist specializing in grief and the author of several books about grief and loss. The Rules of Inheritance was a Barnes & Noble Discover pick and a Books for a Better Life nominee. Claire writes and speaks about grief regularly and offers online grief support in addition to her private practice in Los Angeles. Her latest book Anxiety: The Missing Stage of Grief is on shelves now. www.clairebidwellsmith.com https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Understanding-Mother-Loss-and-Anxiety-with-Claire-Bidwell-Smith.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Recovering From Grief and Achieving Authenticity with Danita Ogandaga
August 22, 2019
Danita Ogandaga is a Social Worker turned authority on grief and restoration after the death of both her parents. She teaches on the orphan spirit, emotional healing and overcoming obstacles. At the heart of her books, online community seminars and courses is the importance of achieving authenticity within yourself. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Recovering-From-Grief-and-Achieving-Authenticity-with-Danita-Ogandaga.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Support After the Death of a Husband with Juli Friedman
August 2, 2019
At The National Alliance for Grieving Children, 23rd Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief; Juli Friedman talks about finding support for she and her son after the death of her husband. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Support-After-the-Death-of-a-Husband-with-Juli-Friedman.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Honoring Your Grief with Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley
July 11, 2019
Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi discuss the different ways people grieve and respecting your grief style as well as the grief styles of others. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Honoring-Your-Grief-with-Dr.-Gloria-and-Dr.-Heidi-Horsley.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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