Karen Soltero: Sibling Loss

Posted on January 5, 2017 - by admin

Karen Soltero is a bereaved sibling, having lost her younger sister Wendy in 2000 during a random robbery attempt in Hollywood.  Karen is an active participant in The Compassionate Friends, leading workshops nationally since 2007.  She is also involved with the Brady Campaign for the Prevention of Gun Violence. http://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/opentohope.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/04191327/Karen-Soltero.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Randi Ragan: LIVING MINDFULLY

Posted on December 29, 2016 - by admin

Randi Ragan is a holistic wellbeing expert and green-living entrepreneur. She is the founder of Green Bliss Eco Spa and for more than twenty years, has led yoga and spiritual retreats.  She is the author of A year of Living Mindfully. Her work strives to provide readers with ideas, tips, and inspiration for creating a mindful and sustainable life. http://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/opentohope.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/13140219/Randi-Ragan.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Linda Goldman: Helping Grieving Children

Posted on December 22, 2016 - by admin

Linda Goldman is an adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins Graduate School and Kings College. Linda is the author of Lucy Let’s Go: Helping Children Love A Pet Through Death and Dying, Life and Loss, A Guide to Help Grieving Children, 3rd Edition, and Great Answers to Difficult Questions About Death

Joanne Moore: Spouse Loss, Living in a New Way

Posted on December 15, 2016 - by admin

When Dr. Moore was widowed, she sought mentors for living in a new way. She was inspired by the stories of more experienced widows and widowers. This prompted her to found the magazine, Pathfinder: A Companion Guide for the Widow/er’s Journey, and Right After the Loss of a Spouse: What’s Next?

Gabrielle Doucet – BSN, MBA: Reducing Stress After Loss

Posted on December 8, 2016 - by admin

Gabrielle Doucet works with those who have lost loved ones to suicide. Through speaking engagements and her book, she is able to council others on managing their recovery, improving their health, and reducing stress through the mind-body connection.  She is the author of Let Go and Let Love: Survivors of Suicide Loss Healing Handbook. http://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/opentohope.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/05110502/Gabrielle-Doucet-MP3-for-Audio-Podcasting.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Brooke Hopkins MSW: Stillbirth; Kelly Ryan Foundation

Posted on December 1, 2016 - by admin

In honor of their stillborn child Kelly Ryan, Brook Hopkins started the Kelly Ryan Foundation. By sharing their story and resources they hope to support the one in four women and their families who have suffered pregnancy or infant loss with burial or cremation costs. http://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/opentohope.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/29213731/Brooke-Robert-Hopkins-MP3-for-Audio-Podcasting.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Growing-up with Elisabeth Kübler-Ross: Ken Ross

Posted on November 24, 2016 - by admin

Ken Ross is an American independent commercial photographer who specializes in travel, location, people, and corporate photography. He is the son of psychiatrist and author Elisabeth Kübler-Ross and Emanuel “Manny” Ross, and serves as President of the Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Foundation.

Organ Donation: Yie Foong, LMSW and Judy Armijo

Posted on November 17, 2016 - by admin

Yie Foong, LMSW is the family services outreach coordinator for LiveOnNY a nonprofit, dedicated to the recovery of organs and tissue for transplant in the greater New York metropolitan area. Judy Armijo is the mom of deceased daughter, Alexandra who gave life to others as a registered organ donor. LiveOnNY serves a culturally and ethnically diverse population of 13 million. http://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/opentohope.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/04055827/Foong-Armijo-MP3-for-Audio-Podcasting.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Finding A New Beginning: Rabbi Daniel A. Roberts

Posted on November 10, 2016 - by admin

Rabbi Daniel A. Roberts is currently Rabbi Emeritus at Temple Emanu El, and part-time Rabbi, at Temple Beth Israel in Sharon, PA. He has served as Chaplain in the US Navy and is co-author of Clergy Retirement; Every Ending Has A New Beginning. http://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/opentohope.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/04052438/Rabbi-Daniel-Roberts-MP3-for-Audio-Podcasting.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Sister Loss: Jessica Church and Shane McCoin

Posted on November 3, 2016 - by admin

Jessica Church, nurse practitioner, and her sister Shane McCoin, attorney, lost their oldest sister to cancer at the age of 39. As a result of the trauma and stress they created the website Losing A Puzzle Piece where they blog about their journey as caregivers and grievers bringing attention to the much neglected area of adult sibling grief. losingapuzzlepiece@gmail.com http://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/opentohope.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/02061644/Church-and-SMcCoin-MP3-for-Audio-Podcasting.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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