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Sandi Amorello: Irreverent Widowhood

Posted on July 11, 2013 - by admin

Sandi Amorello is an artist, author, speaker, serial entrepreneur, and single mother of three. Ten years ago she lost her husband and college sweetheart, Drew, to pancreatic cancer. She is the author of The Irreverent Widow: Shockingly True Tales of Love, Death and Dating…With Children in Tow. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/2013/06/Sandy-Amorello_01.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Kerie Boshka; Loving Your Life After Tragedy

Posted on July 4, 2013 - by admin

After the suicide of her husband, author Kerie Boshka felt a devastation that she thought would destroy her. Desperate and needing to care for her two children, she turned to God. Today she has again found hope and happiness. Kerie dedicates her life to sharing her journey with others. She is the author of If God Cares So Much, Why Do I Still Hurt? https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/2013/06/Kerie-Boshka.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Jesse E. Roberts: Making Sense of Parent Loss

Posted on June 27, 2013 - by admin

Jesse Roberts lost both of his parents before he graduated from high school. His church and a special school teacher mentored him. Jesse was determined that he would not let his grief destroy him, but instead would use it to help others. He is the author of Katie the Ladybug: Explaining Emotions of Grief to a Child. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/2013/06/Jessie-Roberts.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Nate Hinerman Ph.D.: Ending Suffering

Posted on June 20, 2013 - by admin

Dr. Nate Hinerman is a faculty member at the University of San Francisco and Golden Gate University, where he teaches classes in death, dying, and bereavement. He also serves as a hospice psychotherapist, and chairs the San Francisco End of Life Coalition. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/2013/06/Nate-Hinerman.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Beverly Molander: The Power of Yes Guest:

Posted on June 13, 2013 - by admin

Beverly Molander, CSL minister, co-authored The Best Memorial Service for the spiritual, non-religious and unconventional. As radio host of “Affirmative Prayer – Activating the Power of Yes”, Beverly says we can activate the Power of Yes, even when preparing for the death of a loved one or ourselves. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/2013/04/Beverly-Melander.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Judy Schreiber-Mosher, LCSW; Transforming Your Life 

Posted on June 6, 2013 - by admin

From her husband’s death through her first three years of widowhood, Judy Schreiber-Mosher felt that the world had ended, but over time she found that the world transformed due to her willingness to ceremonially disperse ashes around the world; learn to eat, sleep, and travel alone; and eventually to date again. She is the author of Tincture of Time. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/2013/04/Judy-Sch-Mosher.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Janet Ramsey: Spirituality and Resiliency

Posted on May 30, 2013 - by admin

Dr. Janet Ramsey is Professor Emeritus of Congregational Care Leadership at Luther Seminary, St Paul, Minnesota. She is also a marriage and family therapist, an ordained Lutheran pastor, and a wife, mother and grandmother. Her most recent book is Spiritual Resiliency and Aging: Hope, Relationality and the Creative Self. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/2013/04/Janet-Ramsey.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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AmyJo Mattheis; Loss of Identity

Posted on May 23, 2013 - by admin

AmyJo Mattheis has walked with thousands through the grief of losing a loved one. With the recent death of her father, she has heard the numbing whisper insisting “he’ll come back.” A former pastor, AmyJo is university professor, writer, life coach, and author of Religion Made Me Fat. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/2013/05/Amy-Jo-Mathis_02.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Jon Satin; Healing Relationships

Posted on May 16, 2013 - by admin

Jon Satin, along with Chris Pattay, are The Possibility Coaches. Jon is is co- author of the book Living an Inspired, Empowered and Joy-filled Life: 365 Daily Tips to Get You There! After the death of his father, Jon learned how to heal his relationship with his mother and he teaches others how to do the same. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/2013/05/John-Satin_02.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Dr. Coy Cross II: Caring For a Dying Wife

Posted on May 9, 2013 - by admin

Dr. Coy Cross II is a retired historian with many published works to his credit, but his greatest achievement in life may be his role as a caregiver to his wife Carol, as she struggled with ovarian cancer. Coy’s book, The Dhance – A Caregiver’s Search for Meaning, details his transformation from helpless fear to loving caregiver as he struggled to put his spiritual practices to use in his life. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/2013/05/Coy-Cross_01.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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