Brent Green: Questions Of The Spirit

Posted on August 24, 2017 - by admin

In 2015 Brent Green’s sister Judy died of  lung cancer leaving him as the final surviving member of his nuclear family. Brent began his career as a psychologist moving on to become an author and speaker specializing in Baby Boomers.  In his book Questions of the Spirit: The Quest for Understanding at A Time of Loss he shares with us his hard fought wisdom http://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/opentohope.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/29115034/Brent-Green.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Nancy Mae: Conception; The Fertility Journey

Posted on August 17, 2017 - by admin

Nancy Mae knows what it’s like to feel that deep pain caused by loss, miscarriage  and the inability to conceive. She sought healing, studied with masters and transformed her life. She healed her pain, got pregnant and now helps people do the same through her unique Energetic Fertility Method. http://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/opentohope.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/29103414/Nancy-Mae-.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Debbie Gossen: Remembering: Poetry and Pictures

Posted on August 10, 2017 - by admin

Debbie Gossen is a registered nurse currently working in Oncology and a Nationally Certified Grief Management Specialist. Her daughter, Kristin Lund, died in 2001 at the age of 20 due to complications from an autoimmune disease.  Following Kristin’s death a collection of her poetry and pictures were assembled in the book Life Is, Was, and Forever Shall Be –Love. http://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/opentohope.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/29102127/Debbie-Gossen.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Mark Keep: Grief-Keeping A Healthy Heart

Posted on August 3, 2017 - by admin

Dr. Mark Keep is a physician specializing in Internal Medicine, Cardiology and Addiction. After the death of his 7-year-old daughter, Alissa in 2007 he began studying grief responses including, posttraumatic stress syndrome, and grief induced substance abuse. Mark uses traditional as well as complementary and alternative methods in his evaluation and treatment.

Jean Ann Williams: God’s Mercies After Suicide

Posted on July 27, 2017 - by admin

Jean Ann Williams published a book on suicide loss after her youngest son Joshua took his own life in 2004. “God’s Mercies after Suicide: Blessings Woven through a Mother’s Heart” is a devotional style memoir showing how God walked alongside her in the most difficult grieving journey of her life. http://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/opentohope.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/17172019/Jean-Ann-Williams.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Ellie Andiorio: Daughters Losing Mothers

Posted on July 20, 2017 - by admin

Ellie Andiorio is a 26 year old woman who lost her mother to lung cancer 12 days before her senior year of college. She recently completed a Master’s Degree in Social Work at Columbia University and hopes to work in the healthcare field. http://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/opentohope.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/17171458/Ellie-Andiorio.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Amy Cooper : Overdose Prevention

Posted on July 13, 2017 - by admin

Amy Cooper is a singer/songwriter and bereaved parent whose son died of an accidental overdose in 2014.  She is the Outreach Director with the National Coalition Against Prescription Drug Abuse and is a member of the Santa Clara County Opioid Overdose Prevention Project Coalition. Her goal is to bring awareness and education regarding drug abuse through community programs and proactive policy change. http://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/opentohope.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/06113429/Amy-Cooper.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Dr. Edward Shaw: Alzheimer’s: Keeping Love Alive

Posted on July 6, 2017 - by admin

Edward Shaw, MD, is dually trained as a physician and a mental health counselor. He was the primary care partner for his wife, Rebecca, who was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease in 2007 and died after a nine-year battle. Dr. Shaw is the co-author of “Keeping Love Alive As Memories Fade: The Five Love Languages and the Alzheimer’s Journey. http://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/opentohope.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/06112821/Edward-Shaw.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Mindy Cassel: Children and Grief

Posted on June 29, 2017 - by admin

Mindy Cassel, Ph.D., is the Co-Founder and Senior Clinical and Program Advisor of the Children’s Bereavement Center® . She is a Licensed Psychologist, Certified Thanatologist and a bereaved sibling. Dr. Cassel’s professional career in the Miami community spans more than 30 years working with individuals, families, and children. http://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/opentohope.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/06054039/Mindy-Cassel.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Rod Mebane: Tributes To Lost Children

Posted on June 22, 2017 - by admin

Rod Mebane is a writer, editor, and independent publisher.  Following the death of his 19 year old daughter Emma in 2011 he became curious about what other families do to honor their departed children and after researching the topic he wrote “Tributes to Lost Children” (2016) – a snapshot of how 147 families have honored their children who have passed away. http://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/opentohope.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/06053728/Rod-Mebane.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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