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Nathalie Himmelrich: Peer support groups & FB Live
April 19, 2018
Nathalie Himmelrich is a psychotherapist located is Switzerland. She is a grief recovery specialist, bereaved parent of a twin and the author of various resources and books for grieving parents. Nathalie is the founder of the Grieving Parents Support Network (GPSN), an online place of support and uplift for parents and others affected by the loss of a child. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/themes/oth/audio/Nathalie-Himmelrich-Peer-support-groups-Stereo.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Episode 132: Resilience After Loss
April 12, 2018
On this show Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley, interview bereaved parents, Glen Lord and Lynda Cheldelin Fell, founders of the International Grief Institute. Glen is past president of the national board of directors of The Compassionate Friends, co-founder of The Grief Toolbox, and executive producer of the Walking Through Grief® series. Lynda Cheldelin Fell is an international bestselling author, and creator of the award-winning Grief Diaries series. She has authored over 30 books, and conducted hundreds of interviews.
Deborah DeLisi: Grief: A Lifequake
April 12, 2018
Deborah DeLisi is a mother, artist and author whose life was plunged into shock and despair when her 29-year old daughter, Kate ended her life. Her book Lifequakes speaks to all of us of the intimate journey of grief and how to walk alongside fear and pain on the road to healing. She is the Founder of The Abundant Love Project, a worldwide community offering random acts of kindness. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/themes/oth/audio/Deborah-DeLisi-Grief-A-Lifequake-Stereo.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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Episode 131: Redefining Ourselves After Loss
April 11, 2018
On this show, Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley interview Christine Duminiak and Dr. Tanya Lord about redefining ourselves after multiple losses. Christine is an internationally recognized expert on afterlife contacts and signs, and a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist. She has authored 5 books and co-hosts, Ask the Angels radio show. Tanya lost her 4 yr. old son Noah, due to medical error. She is the co-founder of The Grief Toolbox, a dynamic national presenter and Director of patient and family engagement at the Foundation for Healthy Communities in New Hampshire.
Episode 129: The Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation: Supporting Research and Hope
April 10, 2018
On this show Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley talk with Dr. Gary Jaworski, President of Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation and social worker, Jessica Elder, Bereavement Program Manager, about support, research and the needs of families who have lost a child to a brain tumor. Joining the group is bereaved parent, Sandy Perkins, who discusses how CBTF’s bereavement program helped her after losing her son, Sam to a brain tumor. A Children’s Brain Tumor video clip is shown.
Episode 128: Coping with the High Profile Death of a Child
April 10, 2018
On this show Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley will interview Jamie Bright and Delain Johnson, about coping with the high profile death of a child, and how they coped. Danielle was murdered by her boyfriend. Delain is Vice President of Bereaved Parents USA, and a licensed counselor, specializing in grief and loss. Her son, Christopher, an army captain, was killed in action during Operation Iraqi Freedom. A video clip is show of Bereaved Parents USA.
Episode 127: Regaining Your Health After Loss
April 10, 2018
On this show Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley explore with Basia Mosinski and Glenda Powell how to regain your health after loss. Glenda is Co-Chapter Leader of the Newport Beach Compassionate Friends chapter, and serves in memory of her son Garrison. Basia is a health and wellness coach. She is Founder and Chapter Leader of The Compassionate Friends in Newport Beach. Basia serves in memory of her son Richard and her step-son, Logan. A video clip of Dr. Mark Keep is shown.
Sue Hamby: Finding Purpose
March 22, 2018
After finding her only son murdered, Dr. Sue Hamby found herself, shattered and on a difficult and painful grief journey. Even though the murderer has never been found, Dr. Hamby has found a new purpose in life which has helped transform her mourning into joy and her scars into stars. Her story offers hope and healing to those who are struggling with grief. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Sue-Hamby-Finding-Purpose1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
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A Book From an Old Soul Who Died Too Young
March 15, 2018
Our beautiful 12-year-old daughter Billie was involved in a freak horse accident and died on May 29, 2016. I was just about to turn 50 and up until losing Billie, I would have to have been the happiest person I’ve ever met. I never took my life for granted and can honestly say that I was totally content with everything I had. My husband Dave and my girls, Charlie, 15, and Billie, 12, were my everything. Then in a blink of an eye, the world turned black and I became the unhappiest person I’ve ever met. It felt like life […]
