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Michelle Clare: How Loved Ones Still Speak to Us
December 9, 2021
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 and Energetic Healer for a message of unconditional love and hope which surpasses our earthly life. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Michelle-Clare-How-Loved-Ones-Still-Speak-to-Us.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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David Richman: Dealing with the Emotional Journey of Cancer
November 25, 2021
Has Losing a family to a terminal illness shaken your world? Join Dr.’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and David Richman bereaved sibling, public speaker, philanthropist, endurance athlete and author of Cycle of Lives to learn how David coped with losing his sister to brain cancer. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/David-Richman-Dealing-with-the-Emotional-Journey-of-Cancer.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Adam Rabinovitch and Claire Sharkey: Supporting Children Who Have Experienced Grief and Trauma
November 18, 2021
How are the children doing? Parents and friends alike wonder how families will survive after a death. Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guests Adam Rabinovitch, bereaved sibling, Executive Director and Clare Sharkey LCSW and Clinical Director of the COPE Foundation for practical advice and ideas on childhood trauma and recovery. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Adam-Rabinovitch-and-Claire-Sharkey-Supporting-Children-Who-Have-Experienced-Grief-and-Trauma.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Death Anniversaries are Powerful Days
October 25, 2021
The dates are forever etched in our minds and hearts – the death anniversaries of our siblings. The calendar need not remind us; our bodies and minds tell us as the date is approaching. My sleep pattern changes, I experience outbursts of tears or crying spells, and my heart hurts. No rhyme or reason, it seems. Some years are more painful than others;. Why is this so? There are no answers. Grief paints its own picture. Death Anniversaries May Take Us By Surprise Last August 1st marked the 31st anniversary of the death of my sister Margie. This year seemed […]
Susan Casey MSW MFA: Mining for Joy
September 16, 2021
Feeling grief fatigue? It may be time to look at your individual purpose and inherent strengths? Join Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley and Susan Casey licensed mental health clinician and certified life coach to learn how she again found joy following the death of her beloved brother. She is an Open to Hope writer and the author of Rock On: Mining for Joy in the Deep River of Grief. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Susan-Casey-MSW-MFA-Mining-for-Joy.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Episode 186: Siblings Never to be Forgotten: Terrorism on September 11, 2001
September 12, 2021
Ever feel that your sibling loss has been discounted? Join Dr. Heidi Horsley and her guests Jim Glaccone and Cathie Omg-Herrera who both had siblings murdered on 9/11. Although it has been 20 years each continues to honor their siblings, Cathie through the Betty Ann Ong Foundation and Jim by serving on the board of Tuesday’s Children and leading tours at the 9/11 Tribute Museum.
Episode 185: Surviving Terrorism, Mass Violence, and Traumatic Loss
September 10, 2021
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 created by Tuesday’s Children. Get a message of hope and learn how peer connections and support can be key components to your recovery.
Episode 184: Parent Loss and Childhood Trauma
September 7, 2021
You are stronger than you think you are! Join Dr. Heidi Horsley and her guests to explore childhood trauma, Inner strength, and the strength of community. Guests include Marie Clyne and Robert Pycior, who lost a mother and father in the 9/ll terrorist attacks and Kathy Murphy, Program Director of Tuesday’s Children.
Episode 183: Men and Grief: Brotherhood and Connection
September 6, 2021
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 Heroes of 9/11: A brotherhood and connections that never end after loss for a look into one’s man journey toward hope and healing.
