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Episode 155: Widowed; The ups and downs of dating again
December 19, 2018
On This show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley interview Kelley Lynn, John Polo, and Michelle Miller, empowerment coaches, best selling authors, and speakers about dating after the death of a spouse. Tips and tools about how and when to date are discussed, along with problems, issues, and roadblocks.
Episode 154: Widowed, Rants, and Raves
December 18, 2018
On This show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley interview Kelley Lynn, John Polo, and Michelle Miller, empowerment coaches, best selling authors, and speakers on how they help the bereaved process grief and create a new version of life.
Episode 153: I lost the love of my life; how do I go on?
December 18, 2018
On this show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley interview comedian Carol Scibeli, author of Poor Widow Me and journalist, Laura Fahrenthold, author of The Pink Steering Wheel Chronicles, regarding how they used humor and writing to cope with the sudden death of their beloved spouses.
Taking Care of Yourself Through the Grief Process: Interview with Dr. Howard R. Winokuer
December 18, 2018
At the annual ADEC (Association of Death Education and Counseling), I spoke with Dr. Howard R. Winokuer about burnout after the death of a loved one and how we can take care of ourselves. In the video below, Howard shares advice on how to deal with burnout following the death of a loved one. Here are some key takeaways from the video: The first thing that comes to Howard’s mind, which is from his own experience dealing with the death of his parents, is that no matter how much you know about grief it doesn’t make the process any easier. […]
Episode 150: Spouse Loss Hurts
December 10, 2018
On this show Dr’s Heidi and Gloria Horsley interview Lisa Kolb bereaved spouse of Erik, who died in a climbing accident on Mount Rainier, and Jenna Cohen MSW, whose husband, Len died of brain cancer, regarding spouse loss and the challenges of a terminal illness compared to a sudden loss.
Perfect: Letter to a Deceased, Beloved Husband
November 16, 2018
Dear Jim, Music was blaring at Caesar’s Palace disco in Allentown, Pa. as we made our way through the crowd. My brother Dave and his fiancee, Ellen, convinced me to go out with them. It was another Friday night with me sitting at home, moping about a failed relationship and trying to figure out my life. You came from behind, tapped me on the shoulder and asked me to dance. You had a habit of catching me off guard. “Killing me softly with his song” by Roberta Flack, was playing. Smoke and sweaty bodies packed the room. I draped my […]
Jenna Cohen: How to Embrace Your Life After Multiple Losses
November 8, 2018
On this show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley interview Jenna Cohen bereaved parent and spouse. Six years after the death of her baby her beloved husband, Len died of brain cancer. As a result of her losses she made a decision to leave her career and change her life. She has remarried and is currently working on a degree in social work at Columbia University and plans to work in the area of grief and trauma. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Jenna-Cohen-How-to-Embrace-Your-Life-After-Multiple-Losses.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Donna Codell: Is Grief Stealing Your Health?
September 20, 2018
Donna Codell is a wellness educator helping others make good nutritional decisions. She lost her husband Evan Michael and her daughter, Jennifer within a year of each other. Donna is the author of There Are No Alligators in Heaven! https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Donna-Codell-Is-Grief-Stealing-Your-Health.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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John Polo: Grief Shame
September 13, 2018
John Polo is an author, blogger, speaker, and life coach. After the passing of his wife, Michelle, John discovered a deep passion for writing and speaking about love, loss, grief, healing, empowerment and hope. He is the author of the best-selling book “Widowed. Rants, Raves and Randoms”.
