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Julie Ryan: Communicating With Spirits
February 13, 2025
Have you wondered what a deceased pet or loved one would say if they could speak? Join Dr’s Heidi and Gloria Horsley and their guest Julie Ryan Psychic Medium and Medical Intuitive. Julie is a businesswoman, inventor, author, podcaster, and a serial entrepreneur. She is the author of Angelic Attendants and Julie’s Angel Messages books. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Julie-Ryan_-Communicating-With-Spirits.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Vanessa Francis: Healing from Suicide Loss
January 16, 2025
What does it take to heal from a sudden and traumatic loss? Join Dr. Heidi Horsley and her guest Vanessa Francis to hear the answer to this question. Vanessa lost her husband Rick to suicide, she found meaning in the tragedy by volunteering with Heartache2Hope, an organization that provides support to suicide grievers. Vanessa volunteers with Soaring Spirits Canada for their camp widow program where she co-leads the suicide support circle. Visit Vanessa Francis at: vanessafrancis.com https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Vanessa-Francis_-Healing-from-Suicide-Loss.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Episode 239: Adjusting to Life Without my Father
January 3, 2025
Losing a Dad is tough, even if you’re an adult. Join hosts Dr. Gloria Horsley and her daughter Dr. Heidi Horsley, with their guests Dr. Jill Harrington, Joyal Mulheron, and Dr. Eric Brewer, as they talk about adjusting to life without their father’s. Dr. Jill Harrington is an Assistant Professor of Social Work at Marymount University, whose father died of prostate cancer. Jill serves on the advisory board of Hospice Foundation of America, Autism, and Grief Program and the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS). She is the creator and editor of Superhero Grief: The Transformative Power of Loss. Joyal […]
Brittany DeSantis: Coping with Loss through Art and Writing
January 2, 2025
Do you feel like you are unable to cope after the death of a parent? Join Dr. Heidi Horsley and her guest Brittany DeSantis, as they discuss how art and writing helped Brittany cope after the death of her Dad, when she was just 13 yrs. old. Through her business Peak Paper Company, Brittany has taught the art of calligraphy, watercolor and journaling worldwide. She is the author of, Forge You Not, which has hit the #1 most gifted spot on Amazon, and won a National Indie Excellence Award. Visit Brittany DeSantis at: www.peakpaperco.com https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Brittany-DeSantis_-Coping-with-Loss-through-Art-and-Writing-TYz70WdyNVU.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | […]
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Sundari Malcolm: Life’s Greatest Transition
December 26, 2024
The death of both parents can leave us feeling lost and alone. Join Dr. Heidi Horsley and her guest Sundari Malcolm to discuss tools you will need to manage one of life’s greatest transitions. Sundari lost her mother to Breast Cancer, and four years later lost her father to Brain Cancer. She is the author of the Grief Gem, and the founder of A Healing Doula. Sundari is also the BIPOC Grief Educator and Care Curator for The Dinner Party. Visit Sundari Malcolm at: ahealingdoula.com https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Sundari-Malcolm_-Lifes-Greatest-Transition.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Episode 235: Navigating Loss
December 20, 2024
Losses are complicated, how do we navigate them? Join hosts Dr. Gloria Horsley and her daughter Dr. Heidi Horsley and their guests; Julie Ryan, Sarah Voleman and Dr. Korie Leigh to talk about navigating loss. Julie Ryan is a Medical Intuitive. She is the author of, Angelic Attendants: What Really Happens As We Transition From This Life Into The Next, and Angel Messages, picture books answering kids’ tough questions. Julie hosts the “Ask Julie Ryan” show which is heard by millions worldwide. Sarah Voleman is a board certified art therapist and a licensed social worker. She is a faculty member […]
Symon Braun Freck: A Journey into End of Life Care
December 5, 2024
Would you like to know how to find hope after loss? Join Dr. Heidi Horsley and her guest Symon Braun Freck to discuss this question. Symon is the founder of SBF Creative, a creative consulting firm. She also founded AI Death Doula, a start-up dedicated to making end-of-life care practices accessible. Her journey into end-of-life care began at the age of 12 as a hospice volunteer. She is focused on how technology can empower individuals to make autonomous end-of-life care decisions, and how it can help bring death care and funeral care back into the home. Visit Symon Braun Freck […]
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Navigating the Holidays
November 25, 2024
Wondering how to navigate the Holidays after a loss? Join Dr. Gloria Horsley, Dr. Heidi Horsley and Rebecca Horsley, President of the Open to Hope Foundation, for a candid discussion of how the Horsley family handled the holidays after the death of their son/sibling , and the recent death of their husband/dad. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Navigating-the-Holidays.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Sweta Srivastava Vikram: Practical Tips for Navigating Loss
November 7, 2024
Are you looking for ideas to get you through a loss? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Sweta Srivastava Vikram international speaker, best-selling author of 14 books, and Doctor of Ayurveda (AD) who is committed to helping people thrive on their own terms. Her latest book, The Loss That Binds Us. Visit Sweta Srivastava Vikram at: swetavikram.com https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Sweta-Srivastava-Vikram_-Practical-Tips-for-Navigating-Loss.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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