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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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Sarah Reed Vollmann and Joann M. O’Leary: Born After the Death of a Sibling

Posted on June 5, 2025 - by admin

Were you born after your sibling died? Join Drs. Gloria and Heidi Horsley as they speak with Sarah Reed Vollmann and Joann M. O’Leary for a lively discussion of the obstacles and repercussions related to a subsequent sibling death. Vollmann and O’Leary co-authored Shadows of a Deceased Sibling and Family Journeys of Grief. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Sarah-Reed-Vollmann-and-Joann-M-OLeary_-Born-After-the-Death-of-a-Sibling.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Elizabeth Coplan: Conversations on Loss and Grief

Posted on May 29, 2025 - by admin

Looking for an opportunity to express your grief?  Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Elizabeth Coplan playwright and author of Grief Dialogues: The Play and Grief Dialogues:  The Experience for a timely conversation about death, dying and grief. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Elizabeth-Coplan-Conversations-on-Loss-and-Grief.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Lynn Shattuck and Alyson Shelton: Sibling Loss; The Loss of a Lifetime

Posted on March 20, 2025 - by admin

Trying to cope with the loss of a sibling? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guests bereaved siblings Lynn Shattuck and Alyson Shelton.  Lynn has been publishing essays on sibling loss for more than a decade. Alyson has published widely at outlets including the NY Times. Lynn and Alyson are Co Authors of an essay collection entitled: The Loss of a Lifetime: Advice from Grieving Siblings on Loss, Love and Hope.   https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Lynn-Shattuck-and-Alyson-Shelton_-Sibling-Loss-The-Loss-of-a-Lifetime.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Julie Ryan: Communicating With Spirits

Posted on February 13, 2025 - by admin

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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Symon Braun Freck: A Journey into End of Life Care

Posted on December 5, 2024 - by admin

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

Posted on November 25, 2024 - by admin

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

Posted on November 7, 2024 - by admin

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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Graham Maxey: After Death Communication

Posted on October 24, 2024 - by admin

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

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Sue Frederick: Finding Light in the Dark

Posted on October 4, 2024 - by admin

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

Posted on October 1, 2024 - by admin

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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