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Episode 231: Faces of Grief

November 6, 2024

Grief comes in many forms, and on this show we will talk about the groundbreaking book “Faces of Grief.” Join Dr. Heidi Horsley and Jason Wendroff-Rawnicki, to discuss Faces of Grief. Joining them are Bill Correll, Jan Jeremias, Carin Mikos, and Kate Mollison. Co-host Jason Wendroff-Rawnicki is a somatic therapist, who started SIBS online, a weekly peer support group. Bill Correll has a podcast called Lightening the Candle: A World the Works.” Jan Jeremias, is the best selling author of “Spoil Your Pet: A Practical Guide to Using Essential Oils in Dogs and Cats.” Carin Mikos is the creator of […]

Episode 230: Turning Loss into Legacy

November 6, 2024

How do we turn loss into Legacy? Join host Dr. Heidi Horsley and her co-host Alan Pedersen to talk about the creative ways that people have turned loss into legacy. Joining them are Kate Mollison, Jordon Ferber, Kelli Holst, and Jason Wendroff-Rawnicki. Co-host Alan Pedersen has presented programs for grieving families in over 1,600 cities, and is the former Executive Director of The Compassionate Friends. Kate Mollison, is the founder and CEO of “On Tuesdays We Wear Black.” Jordon Ferber, runs an online Compassionate Friends sibling goup, and is podcast host for Where’s the Grief. Kelli Holst, is the Founder […]

Episode 229: Grief as a Teacher

November 6, 2024

Is it possible to learn something from your grief? Join host Dr. Heidi Horsley and her co-host Alan Pedersen as they discuss how grief can be a teacher. Joining them are, Jason Wendroff-Rawnicki, Carin Mikos, Jan Jeremias, Bill Correll, Jordon Ferber, and Kelli Holst. Co-host Alan Pedersen has presented programs for grieving families in over 1,600 cities and is the former Executive Director for The Compassionate Friends. Jason Wendroff-Rawnicki, is a somatic therapist, who started SIBS online, a weekly peer to peer support group. Carin Mikos, is the creator of Quietus House, and podcast host for In the Gap. Jan […]

Graham Maxey: After Death Communication

October 24, 2024

Are you curious about the afterlife? Join Drs. Gloria and Heidi Horsley along with their guest, Graham Maxey, as they delve into the realm of Spiritually Transformative Experiences. Discover the Five Great Insights Everyone Can Gain from Communicating with the Departed. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Graham-Maxey_-After-Death-Communication.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Sue Frederick: Finding Light in the Dark

October 4, 2024

Sue Frederick shares her journey at the Helping Parents Heal conference. Helping Parents Heal is a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting parents whose children have passed. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/content.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/Sue-Frederick-Finding-Light-in-the-Dark.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Reginald L Reed Jr: Losing a Parent and Childhood Trauma

October 3, 2024

How does one deal with murder and parent loss? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Reginald L. Reed Jr. as he recalls the events surrounding the unsolved murder of his 26-year-old mother and the indictment and trial of his father 32 years later. Learn how he has coped and thrived in spite of childhood trauma. He is the author of The Day My Mother Never Came Home. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/content.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/Reginald-L-Reed-Jr-Losing-a-Parent-and-Childhood-Trauma.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

LaVonne Wells: Helping Those Who Have Suffered a Loss

October 1, 2024

LaVonne Wells shares her journey at the Helping Parents Heal conference. Helping Parents Heal is a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting parents whose children have passed. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/content.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/LaVonne-Wells-Helping-Those-Who-Have-Suffered-a-Loss.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Suzanne Giesemann: Educate, Experience and Engage

September 30, 2024

Suzanne Giesemann shares her journey at the Helping Parents Heal conference. Helping Parents Heal is a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting parents whose children have passed. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/content.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/Suzanne-Giesemann-Educate-Experience-and-Engage.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Episode 226: Navigating Life After Loss

September 27, 2024

Does it feel impossible to navigate life after loss? Join host Dr. Heidi Horsley, along with her guests Dr. Sweta Vikram and Kelly Cervantes, as they speak candidly about how they navigated life after the death of their beloved family members. In the span of three days, Dr. Sweta Vikram lost her father and father-in-law, this was nine years after the death of her mother. Sweta is the best-selling author of 14 books, including her latest; The Loss That Binds Us; 108 Tips on Coping with Grief and Loss. Sweta was voted as “one of the most influential Asians of […]