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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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Child Accidental Deaths with Latanya DeBruhl

Posted on February 21, 2019 - by admin

Dr. Latanya DeBruhl is a veteran educator, whose life was shattered when her 5-year old daughter asphyxiated on the monkey bars of her school playground during recess. She found new purpose in life as founder of Safe At Play, a nonprofit working to improve playground safety knowledge, understanding, and accountability. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Child-Accidental-Deaths-with-Latanya-DeBruhl.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Is It Simply Grief Or A Stress Disorder with Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley

Posted on February 19, 2019 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley tackle a bereaved mother’s questions regarding the diagnosis and treatment of a Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Is-It-Simply-Grief-Or-A-Stress-Disorder.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Giving A Hoot About Death with Will Harryman

Posted on February 14, 2019 - by admin

William’s brother Ryan passed away 3 years ago playing water polo. At the time, he was a famous youtuber with a message called Zero Hoots. Last year, William decided to quit his tech job, jump in a van and travel around the country to meet his fans and film a documentary. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Giving-A-Hoot-About-Death-with-Will-Harryman.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Are you feeling Anxious with Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley

Posted on February 12, 2019 - by admin

Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley from the Open to Hope Foundation discuss tips on how to come with anxiety and stress reduction. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Are-you-feeling-Anxious-with-Dr.-Gloria-Horsley-and-Dr.-Heidi-Horsley.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Help I am Grieving! Support for young adults ages 18-25 with Fran Solomon

Posted on February 7, 2019 - by admin

Fran Solomon never imagined she’d find herself in the field of death & dying. After triggering events brought episodes of deep grief, Fran refocused her energy into a quest for healing.  She is the President and founder of HealGrief the only national agency addressing the needs specific to young adults ages 18-25 through Actively Moving Forward (AMF). https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Help-I-am-Grieving-Support-for-young-adults-ages-18-25-with-Fran-Solomon.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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God Did Not Forsake Me! with Sam Timbrook

Posted on January 31, 2019 - by admin

Sam Timbrook is a Certified Grief Life Coach, Educational Psychologist, and a local Pastor. He has supported thousands of people through their grief journey with compassion and understanding, however his greatest preparation for grief work has been the death of his wife, Helen and later his son, Ryan. Sam has found great support from The Compassionate Friends and is currently editor of his chapter newsletter. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/God-Did-Not-Forsake-Me-with-Sam-Timbrook.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Afghanistan: Grief support in a war zone with Lyla Schwartz

Posted on January 24, 2019 - by admin

Lyla Schwartz is a Columbia University social work graduate.  She works in Afghanistan as a technical advisor administering emergency aid to grieving Afghans and their families.  She is committed to promoting mental health to those living in war torn areas, and helping them find hope after loss. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Afghanistan-Grief-support-in-a-war-zone-with-Lyla-Schwartz.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Healing through Grief with Yoga with Hope Zvara

Posted on January 17, 2019 - by admin

Hope Zvara is the owner of the Copper Tree Yoga Studio and online yoga support network. Hope has changed thousands of lives by sharing how she survived and thrived after her struggle with an eating disorder and the death of her baby girl. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Out-Of-Grief-Comes-Art-with-Elizabeth-Coplan1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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17; Honoring those that Died in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Shooting with Sohaib Qureshi

Posted on January 10, 2019 - by admin

Seventeen-year-old Sohaib Qureshi, is a writer of poetry, a dual enrollment (high school / college pre-med) student, and a survivor of the 2018 Marjory Stoneman Douglas High school shooting.  In honor of his 17 fellow classmates killed by the shooter Sahib has written and performs a Rap Tribute. Sahib’s uncle Abdur Rahman joins us on the show. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/17-Honoring-those-that-Died-in-the-Marjory-Stoneman-Douglas-High-School-Shooting.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Understanding Death, Spirituality and Life’s Meaning with Anne O’Boyle Vlahos

Posted on January 2, 2019 - by admin

Anne began her journey of understanding of death, spirituality and life’s meaning at 20, upon the loss of her grandmother. Years later she leaned action, acceptance and stillness allow one to see the gifts which only a loved one’s departure brings. She is the author of To Die For: The Gifts of Being Present Through Loss and Grief. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Understanding-Death-Spirituality-and-Lifes-Meaning-with-Anne-OBoyle-Vlahos.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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