Open to Hope Podcast

Feeling discouraged? Relax and tune into the Open to Hope podcast and hear Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley interview guests with inspiring stories about recovery from loss.

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Dr. Angela Dean: The Broken Pack-Navigating Sibling Loss Together

Posted on October 8, 2026 - by admin

Join Dr Gloria and Dr Heidi Horsley and their guest Dr. Angela Dean for a discussion of how sibling loss can impact surviving siblings throughout a lifetime. Dr. Dean is founder of The Broken Pack and host of podcast The Broken Pack:  Stories of Sibling Loss.

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Charlene Lam: Curating Grief

Posted on October 1, 2026 - by admin

Drs. Gloria and Heidi Horsley interview Charlene Lam, a certified grief coach, TEDx speaker, and author of Curating Grief. After her mother’s death in 2013, Lam used creative and curatorial skills to address her grief. Through The Grief Gallery®, she hosts international exhibitions of keepsakes from loved ones and shares her methods via sessions, programs, and talks. 

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Jill Greenbaum: The Art of Living with Loss

Posted on September 24, 2026 - by admin

On this show, Drs. Gloria and Heidi Horsley talk with Dr. Jill Greenbaum, a contemplative chaplain, coach, visual storyteller, and Appreciative Inquiry facilitator, about finding hope after loss. Dr. Greenbaum is trained in Buddhist chaplaincy, integrative thanatology, art-assisted grief therapy, and trauma-informed teaching. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Jill-Greenbaum-The-Art-of-Living-with-Loss.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Allison M. Alford: Good Daughtering: The Work You’ve Always Done, the Credit You’ve Never Gotten, and How to Finally Feel Like Enough.

Posted on September 17, 2026 - by admin

In this episode of the Open to Hope Podcast, Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley welcome communication expert and researcher Allison M. Alford, PhD, author of Good Daughtering: The Work You’ve Always Done, the Credit You’ve Never Gotten, and How to Finally Feel Like Enough. Together, they explore the often unseen emotional labor of adult daughters, the pressure to meet impossible expectations, and how grief, caregiving, and family relationships can leave daughters questioning whether they’re doing enough. Dr. Alford shares practical insights on setting healthy boundaries, building emotional resilience, and redefining what it means to be a “good enough” […]

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Jennifer France: Messages from Beyond: A Survivor’s Journey Through Grief and Afterlife Communication

Posted on September 10, 2026 - by admin

Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley host Jennifer France as she discusses her experiences with afterlife communication following the death of her partner by suicide in 2019. She describes a significant change in her perspective regarding the afterlife, the Universe, and her sense of higher power. Jennifer France is also the author of Faith, Hope & Love: A Survivor’s Memoir. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Jennifer-France_-A-Survivors-Journey-Through-Grief-and-Afterlife-Communication.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Dr. Celeste Birkhofer: The Road to Healing: Grief, Mental Health, and Finding Fulfillment

Posted on September 3, 2026 - by admin

Drs. Gloria and Heidi Horsley interview Dr. Celeste Birkhofer, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Adjunct Clinical Faculty at Stanford. After her son’s suicide, Celeste focused on mental health and resilience. She wrote Beyond Quick Fixes: Essential Ingredients for Better Mental Health and a Fulfilling Life. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Dr-Celeste-Birkhofer_-The-Road-to-Healing-Grief-Mental-Health-and-Finding-Fulfillment.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Shirley Quiring Mozena: Second Chances and Sacred Healing A Faith Based Path Through Grief

Posted on August 27, 2026 - by admin

Looking for faith-based grief support? Join Drs Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Shirley Quiring Mozena.  Shirley has been widowed twice and has spent 14 years walking alongside grieving families through Grief Share and other ministries. She is the author of Beyond Second Chances and Remembering Hannah. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Shirley-Quiring-Mozena_-Second-Chances-and-Sacred-Healing-A-Faith-Based-Path-Through-Grief.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Saundra Neperud: Healing in Your Hands: Innovative Grief Support for the Digital Age

Posted on August 20, 2026 - by admin

Dr. Gloria, Dr. Heidi Horsley, and guest Saundra Neperud discuss innovative online grief support. Inspired by a sobriety app after her husband’s passing, Saundra collaborated with grief therapist Emily Danekas to create The Grief App for those dealing with loss. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Saundra-Neperud_-Healing-in-Your-Hands-Innovative-Grief-Support-for-the-Digital-Age.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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From Grief to Grace David Waite’s Journey Through Loss, Love, and Renewal

Posted on August 13, 2026 - by admin

Drs. Gloria and Heidi Horsley interview David J. Waite Sr., bereaved parent who shares how he turned personal loss and loneliness into a philosophy of beauty and faith. His book, Warm Defiance: A Philosophy of Living Through Poems of Loss, Love, and Renewal, reflects his journey from grief to renewal. His song “Blue With Pearl” closes the show. Learn more about David and his code here: warmdefiance.com https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/From-Grief-to-Grace-David-Waites-Journey-Through-Loss-Love-and-Renewal.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Rebecca Soffer: Modern Loss Honest Conversations and Healing After Grief

Posted on August 6, 2026 - by admin

Seeking grief support? Join Drs. Gloria and Heidi Horsley with guest Rebecca Soffer, co-founder of Modern Loss—a global platform for creative and meaningful grief resources. She is the author of The Modern Loss Handbook and Modern Loss: Candid Conversation About Grief. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Rebecca-Soffer_-Modern-Loss-Honest-Conversations-and-Healing-After-Grief.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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