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Kelly Lynn: Navigating Spouse Loss
October 10, 2024
Has the loss of a partner shaken your world? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Kelley Lynn, bereaved spouse, comedian, viral TED talk speaker, certified grief counselor, and author of the book: “My Husband Is Not a Rainbow to learn how you can get through those dark times and find your way into the light. Visit Kelley Lynn at: akelleylynnlife.com https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Kelly-Lynn_-Navigating-Spouse-Loss.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Death of an Ex-Spouse
October 10, 2024
Death of an Ex-Spouse Dear Marty: I’m not really sure how to explain how I feel after losing my ex-spouse a month ago—especially since he died the same day that I was having major surgery. Consequently, after the death of my ex-spouse, I’ve had quite a few complications from my surgery. I had to take care of my two teenage boys and their grief the morning after surgery when I got the phone call about their father. The funeral (which was put on by his new young wife) was about the last four years of his life and didn’t talk […]
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
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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
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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
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Episode 228: Finding Hope in the Face of Grief
September 27, 2024
Is it possible to find hope again after loss? Join Host Dr. Heidi Horsley and her guests Kelly Cervantes, Tysha Scott and Anne Smith, as they talk about their struggle to find hope in the face of grief. Kelly Cervantes daughter died just before her 4th birthday of epilepsy. She wrote the USA Today best-selling book; Normal/Broken: The Grief Companion For When It’s Time To Heal, But You’re Not Sure You Want To. Kelly has been featured on MSNBC, The NY Times, and CNN. She has been published in the Chicago Tribune, Cosmopolitan, and Fortune. Tysha Scott is the owner […]
Jeffery C Olsen: Helping Others to Help Yourself
September 27, 2024
Jeffery C Olsen shares his 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/Jeffery-C-Olsen-Helping-Others-to-Help-Yourself.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Jeanne Jacobwitz: Health Risks for Widows
September 26, 2024
Are you aware that grief can compromise health? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest nurse practitioner, Jeannie Jacobwitz. Jeannie is a widow and a member of the W Connection. Jeannie is conducting cutting edge research on the health effects of bereavement at Georgetown University. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/content.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/Jeanne-Jacobwitz-Health-Risks-for-Widows.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Voices of the Grieving Heart
September 23, 2024
Check out Voices of the Grieving Heart, edited by Mike Bernhardt
