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Episode 145: Babies Don’t Die. Why Mine?
October 5, 2018
On this show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley discuss with Alison Jacobson CEO/Executive Director of First Candle and Nicole Alston Founder and President of Ok2Grieve how they have dealt with the personal tragedy of infant loss, and gone on to find happiness and success. The show closes with bereaved parent and singer, songwriter Denise Ganulin performing Unexpected Turn in the Road.
Episode 144: Dads and Sons Get Real With Their Grief
September 26, 2018
On this show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley explore the unique aspects of men and grief with bereaved fathers Babe Muro and Arnie Wendroff along with their bereaved sons Keith Singer and Jason Wendroff-Rawnicki. The show closes with bereaved parent and singer, songwriter Denise Ganulin performing.
Episode 141: Grief Shock; Your Body Is Your Buddy
September 24, 2018
On this show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley interview Jason Wendroff-Rawnicki, co-founder of Shine Yoga Center and Heather Stang podcast host and author of Mindfulness & Grief on the importance of paying attention to the physical as well as the mental aspects of Grief. A video is shown of Dr. Bessel van der Kolk discussing benefits of yoga. The show closes with a song by bereaved parent and singer, songwriter Denise Ganulin.
Multiple Sibling Loss: Interview with Shavaun McGinty
September 3, 2018
At the annual ADEC (Association of Death Education and Counseling), I spoke with Shavaun McGinty, an expert on sibling loss. In the video below I talk to Shavaun about the loss of her three siblings, the effect it has had on her life, and how she went on to find hope after loss. Here are some key takeaways from the video: Shavaun was 25 when she lost her sister, who was 23. Shavaun was 42 when she experienced her most recent sibling loss 4 years ago. Siblings can find hope again by passing on the legacy through talking about your […]
Gabriel Rao: Guys Losing Brother’s
July 12, 2018
Gabriel Rao was called to a life of service after the unexpected death of his brother, Elijah while being deployed to Afghanistan. Gabriel has facilitated group retreats and wilderness expeditions focusing on grief, loss and legacy with the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) and is currently developing their programs for community engagement. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Gabriel-Rao-Guys-Losing-Brother’s.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Episode 133: Peer Support Can Change Your Life
June 27, 2018
On this show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley interview comedian and bereaved sibling Jordon Ferber, Manhattan chapter leader for The Compassionate Friends and Katherine Castelo social worker providing support and counseling for families at TAPS, an organization for those who have lost a loved one in the military. Videos of The Compassionate Friends and TAPS are played.
Episode 123: On The Road Again-Angels Across The USA Tour
February 26, 2018
On this show Dr. Heidi Horsley talks with Alan Pedersen, singer, songwriter and bereaved parent. Alan is the past Executive Director of The Compassionate Friends and is currently on the road with The Angels Across the USA Tour where he will speak and perform in over 100 U.S. cities in 2018. Joining them on the show are long time friends Allie Sims Franklin and Mitch Carmody. The group visits the Tour Van as well as hears Alan Sing his original hit song I’ll Never Walk Alone.
Episode 121: Impact of Sibling Loss in Early and Later Life
February 23, 2018
On this show Dr. Heidi Horsley and Alan Pedersen explore with Allie Franklin Sims, whose baby brother “Big A”, died when she was four and Mitch Carmody who whose twin sister Sandy, died when he was an adult, the relationship between age and grief. Allie is the president of the board of The Compassionate Friends and Mitch is an author, speaker, and host of the radio show “Grief Chat”. The show closes with singer, songwriter, Alan Pedersen singing Stop and Smell the Flowers.
Mitch Carmody and Jacob Yurich: Twin Loss
January 25, 2018
Mitch Carmody a nationally recognized grief authority and author of “Letters To My Son, is a bereaved Dad and bereaved sibling. His twin sister Sandy died in 1985. Joining Mitch will be bereaved sibling Jacob Yurich whose twin brother Zachary died in 2000 of the same cancer as Mitch’s son. Both men found hope with the organization the “Twinless Twins” who support and honor this unique loss. http://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/opentohope.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/05084539/Mitch-Carmody-and-Jacob-Yurich-.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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