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Rachel Kodanaz: Returning to Work after a Loss

Posted on September 11, 2013 - by admin

Since 1996, Rachel Kodanz has spoken nationally on “Grief in the Workplace” as a result of the sudden death of her husband, which left her with a two-year-old to raise, and her experience as a manager in a Fortune 100 company. Rachel recently published the book, Living with Loss, One Day at a Time, offering 365 thoughts and lessons on grief. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/2013/09/Rachel-Kodanaz.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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William Martin: Caring For Yourself: Tao Te Ching

Posted on August 29, 2013 - by admin

William Martin believes that the ancient wisdom of Taoist thought can help people live in acceptance and harmony, regardless of circumstances. He is the author of six books including: The Parent’s Tao Te Ching, The Couple’s Tao Te Ching, The Sage’s Tao Te Ching, The Tao of Forgiveness, A Path and a Practice, and The Caregiver’s Tao Te Ching. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/2013/07/William-Martin_02.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Franklin Cook: Dealing with Parental Suicide

Posted on August 22, 2013 - by admin

Franklin Cook, whose father died by suicide in 1978, is a consultant, speaker, and trainer in peer grief support. After volunteering as a support group facilitator, he became an advisor to the Suicide Prevention Action Network and National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, and he is now developing suicide survivor services based on life coaching principles. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/2013/07/Franklin-Cook_02.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Diane Dettmann: Sudden Death of a Husband

Posted on August 15, 2013 - by admin

Diane Dettmann is the author of Twenty-Eight Snow Angels: A Widow’s Story of Love, Loss and RenewaI, a memoir about the sudden death of her 54-year- old husband. She is also a contributing author for the “Women’s Voices For Change” website. Diane’s writing has been featured on other online sites and in various print publications. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/2013/07/Dianne-Dettman_02.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Robin Lentz Worgan: Still Birth 

Posted on August 8, 2013 - by admin

Robin Lentz Worgan began writing after her first pregnancy ended in miscarriage. The stillbirth of her third child, Margaret, led her to write Journaling Away Mommy’s Grief: A Book and a Journal for Mother’s after Stillbirth or Infant Loss, a self-help and memoir. Robin is a freelance writer, speaker, peer counselor, mother, and teacher. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/2013/07/Robin-Lentz.1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Dorothy Foltz-Gray: Loss of a Twin

Posted on August 1, 2013 - by admin

Dorothy Foltz-Gray is the author of five books including With and Without Her: A Memoir of Being and Losing a Twin. A winner of the Tennessee Arts Commission Poetry Fellowship and other awards, she has written for magazines such as O — The Oprah Magazine; Bon Appetit; More; and Real Simple. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/2013/07/Dorothy-Foltz-Gray_02.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Courtney Armstrong, M. Ed., LPC/MHSP: Transforming Grief 

Posted on July 25, 2013 - by admin

Courtney Armstrong is a licensed professional counselor and the author of Transforming Traumatic Grief. In recovering from her own series of sudden losses, she discovered that healing occurs by sensing an ongoing, enlightened connection with deceased loved ones, and will share her insights with our guests on this show. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/2013/06/Courtney-Armstrong.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Glen Lord: Your Grief Tool Box

Posted on July 18, 2013 - by admin

After the death of his son Noah, Glen Lord joined The Compassionate Friends and now serves on the board. He founded The Grief Tool Box, a resource for the bereaved. He is also the executive producer of the Walking Through Grief DVD series and the Grief Support Group Toolkit. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/2013/06/Glen-lord_02.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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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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