Zander Sprague: Murder; Finding A Positive Pathway

Posted on October 11, 2018 - by admin

Zander Sprague is the go to speaker and author for Sibling Loss. His mission is to help sibling survivors define their loss and choose a positive pathway. His internationally acclaimed book, Making Lemonade: Choosing A Positive Pathway After Losing Your Sibling has helped people around the world. He also hosts the podcast The Lemonade Stand that is for and about Sibling Survivors. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Zander-Sprague-Murder-Finding-A-Positive-Pathway.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Justin Yopp: Bereaved Dads: Making The Most of Mr. Mom

Posted on October 4, 2018 - by admin

Justin M. Yopp, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist and Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of North Carolina. Dr. Yopp also co-leads the Widowed Parent program at UNC and is co-author of “The Group: Seven Widowed Fathers Reimagine Life.” Prior to coming to UNC, Dr. Yopp worked at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Justin-Yopp-Bereaved-Dads-Making-The-Most-of-Mr-Mom.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Sue Matthews: Cancer Treatment For Kids Needs To Change!

Posted on September 27, 2018 - by admin

Sue Matthews, along with her sister Andrea Cohane is the author of Paint Your Hair Blue, a mother’s longing to give enduring eloquence to her daughter’s voice, to not let it go silent. Sue is President of the Taylor Matthews Foundation, Tay-Bandz, an organization, whose mission is to fund innovative research and treatments that can reach sick children today. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Sue-Matthews-Cancer-Treatment-For-Kids-Needs-To-Change.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Donna Codell: Is Grief Stealing Your Health?

Posted on September 20, 2018 - by admin

Donna Codell is a wellness educator helping others make good nutritional decisions. She lost her husband Evan Michael and her daughter, Jennifer within a year of each other. Donna is the author of There Are No Alligators in Heaven! https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Donna-Codell-Is-Grief-Stealing-Your-Health.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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John Polo: Grief Shame

Posted on September 13, 2018 - by admin

John Polo is an author, blogger, speaker, and life coach. After the passing of his wife, Michelle, John discovered a deep passion for writing and speaking about love, loss, grief, healing, empowerment and hope. He is the author of the best-selling book “Widowed. Rants, Raves and Randoms”.

Greg Adams: Good Mourning

Posted on September 6, 2018 - by admin

Greg Adams, LCSW, ACSW, FT is Program Coordinator for the Center for Good Mourning and Staff Bereavement Support at Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Greg is also an adjunct professor in the University of Arkansas-Little Rock Graduate School of Social Work and currently serves as Chair of the Credentialing Council for the Association of Death Education and Counseling. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Greg-Adams-Good-Mourning.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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David Gettings: Thrive after the Storm

Posted on August 30, 2018 - by admin

David Gettings  is a CPA, advisor and the elected Controller of Lawrence County, PA.  He is the Father of Fallen Marine, Cpl Albert P. Gettings. He is co-founder of the Albert P Gettings Memorial Foundation and Gettings Leadership Centers. His passion is to teach all that “One Person can make a Difference” His original song Honor Those Who Serve is played on the show. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/David-Gettings-Thrive-after-the-Storm.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Herb Knoll: Widower’s Network

Posted on August 23, 2018 - by admin

Herb Knoll was known as a man who could get the job done. But when the former bank president and author lost his wife to cancer he found few resources. The more he learned about the plight of widowers the more he became motivated to write a support book. He is the author of The Widower’s Journey and leads the Widower’s Support https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Herb-Knoll-Widowers-Network.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Danny Mayson Kinder: Fly High Billie

Posted on August 16, 2018 - by admin

Danny Mayson-Kinder is a professional photographer living in Australia. She had everything until 2016 when his youngest daughter, Billie was killed in a horse accident. In tribute to Billy her mother compiled her poems, stories and artwork into an inspirational book called Hope, which guides Danny on a spiritual journey of love, empathy, inspiration, death, grief and now hope. Danny is a member of the Open to Hope writers circle. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Danny-Mayson-Kinder-Fly-High-Billie.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Bob Resciniti: Tragedy-Making Lemonade Out Of Lemons

Posted on August 9, 2018 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley talk with Bob Resciniti about how the death of his son Bobby inspired him to start The Bobby Resciniti Healing Hearts Foundation offering counseling and support to the bereaved. The foundation recently came to the aid of the Parkland, Florida community, after the school shootings, supporting the faculty as well as the families who suffered devastating losses. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Bob-Resciniti-Tragedy-Making-Lemonade-Out-Of-Lemons.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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