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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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Rebecca Kenzakowski: Shouting it Out

Posted on August 8, 2023 - by admin

At the 46th Conference of The Compassionate Friends, Rebecca Kenzakowski talks about loss of a brother by suicide. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/content.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/Rebecca-Kenzakowski-Shouting-it-Out.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Glen Lord: Shame, Guilt and Stigma Due to Death by Substance Use

Posted on August 7, 2023 - by admin

At the 46th Conference of The Compassionate Friends Glen Lord talks about the complications of a death of a loved one due to substance use. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/content.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/Glen-Lord-Shame-Guilt-and-Stigma-Due-to-Death-by-Substance-Use.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Glen Lord: SADOD

Posted on August 7, 2023 - by admin

At the 46th Conference of The Compassionate Friends Glen Lord talks about the organization, Support After a Death by Overdose (SADOD). https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/content.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/Glen-Lord-SADOD.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Laura Vargas LMSW: Loss Due to Substance Use

Posted on July 20, 2023 - by admin

Are you or someone you know looking for support for a loss due to substance use?  Join Dr. Heidi Horsley and Rebecca Horsley Bara and their guest Laura Vargas to discuss holistic bereavement support after a substance use death. She developed Philly Heals and is currently working with SADOD a Massachusetts-based grief support organization for those who have been affected by the death of someone from a substance-use-related cause. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/content.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/Laura-Vargas-LMSW-Loss-Due-to-Substance-Use.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Maggie Bauer: After the Death of a Brother

Posted on July 6, 2023 - by admin

Maggie Bauer is Christopher’s little sister.  He died by suicide, August of 2012. Due to the loss, she has been involved with her local grieving community for 8 years giving talks, teaching educational classes on grief and being the sibling loss facilitator for The Compassionate Friends and Brighter Days Grief Center. This year she received a national award for her efforts to advocate for sibling loss. She is here to share part of her story, discuss suicide within society, and helpful ideas on dealing with grief and hopefully bringing you inspiration on your own grief journey.  https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/content.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/Maggie-Bauer-Finding-Healing-After-the-Loss-of-a-Sibling.mp3Podcast: Play in new […]

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Zander Sprague: Understanding Your Living Child’s Grief

Posted on June 15, 2023 - by admin

Are you wondering how you can go on after loss.  Join Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley and their guest bereaved sibling Zander Sprague     award-winning public speaker, author, and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). Zander’s story will give you information to deal with your teenage and adult children’s losses. He is the author of Why Don’t They Cry? Understanding your living child’s grief. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Zander-Sprague-Understanding-Your-Living-Childs-Grief.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Neil Chethik: Women Supporting a Man in Grief

Posted on June 2, 2023 - by admin

Neil Chethik, Executive Editor for the Open to Hope Foundation, at the 44th annual conference for the Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC). https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Neil-Chethik-Women-Supporting-a-Man-in-Grief.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Neil Chethik: What Kind of Griever Are You?

Posted on June 2, 2023 - by admin

Neil Chethik, at the 44th annual conference for the Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC). https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Neil-Chethik-What-Kind-of-Griever-Are-You-.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Dr. Heidi Horsley & Dr. Gloria Horsley: Tips for Finding Hope After Loss

Posted on June 2, 2023 - by admin

Dr. Heidi Horsley & Dr. Gloria Horsley, at the 44th annual conference for the Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC). https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Dr.-Heidi-Horsley-Dr.-Gloria-Horsley-Tips-for-Finding-Hope-After-Loss.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Dr. Heidi Horsley & Rebecca Horsley Bara: Sibling Loss

Posted on June 2, 2023 - by admin

Dr. Heidi Horsley and Rebecca Horsley Bara, at the 44th annual conference for the Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC). https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Dr.-Heidi-Horsley-Rebecca-Horsley-Bara-Sibling-Loss.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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