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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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David Kessler: The Decision to Live Again

Posted on March 8, 2023 - by admin

David Kessler is a grief specialist, speaker, and author of six books, including his latest bestselling book, Finding Meaning. He co-authored two books with Elisabeth Kübler Ross. His first book received praise from Saint (Mother) Teresa. He facilitates a new model of online grief groups that are attended by people worldwide and leads one of the most respected online grief certificate programs. He is the founder of Grief.com which has over five million visits yearly from 167 countries. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/David-Kessler-The-Decision-to-Live-Again.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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David Hargrave: Dealing with Grief Post Pandemic

Posted on February 16, 2023 - by admin

Has Covid played games with your grief? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest David Hargrave, licensed social worker and bereavement counseling professional with Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare for ideas on how to honor and grieve those we have lost during the pandemic. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/David-Hargrave-Dealing-with-Grief-Post-Pandemic.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Dr. Galen Goben: Spiritual Growth After Loss

Posted on February 2, 2023 - by admin

Are you looking for spiritual growth? Join Dr’s Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley and their guest Dr. Galen Goben for a look at the intersection between death, spiritual growth, and development. Dr. Goben is a pastor and certified Thanatologist.  He was a sought-after Celebrant prior to joining Forest Lawn as Grief Support Director. Find out more about The Association Of Death Education and Counseling  https://www.adec.org/page/2023-Conference https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Dr-Galen-Goben-Spiritual-Growth-After-Loss.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Julie Strassman: Communicating with Deceased Loved Ones

Posted on January 26, 2023 - by admin

Have you sensed your deceased loved one?  Join Dr’s. Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Julie Strassman Spiritual Counselor and Bereavement Coordinator with Bethesda Hospice Care in St. Louis, MO. for a discussion of spiritual care to bereaved people who have had sensory experiences with deceased loved ones. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Julie-Strassman-Communicating-with-Deceased-Loved-Ones.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Jason Gots: Unique Thoughts on Grief

Posted on November 25, 2022 - by admin

Looking for an in-depth dive into sibling loss? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and Jason Gots bereaved sibling, writer and podcaster.  Jason teaches Narrative Podcasting in Columbia University’s graduate program and is the author of Humanity is Trying. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Jason-Gots_-Unique-Thoughts-on-Grief-1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Joni Sensel: Faith and Skepticism

Posted on November 24, 2022 - by admin

Do you believe in Premonition? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Joni Sensel how her beliefs helped her move from grief to find greater meaning in love after the loss of the man she loved.  She is an Open to Hope writer and the author of  Feeling Fate: A Memoir of Love, Intuition, and Spirit. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Joni-Sensel_-Faith-and-Skepticism.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Addison Brasil: Honoring Your Grief

Posted on November 17, 2022 - by admin

Are you looking to fix your grief? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Addison Brasil for a look at how Addison has honored rather than fix his grief.  Addison lost his brother to cancer, found his father after suicide, and survived a fatal accident that killed a dear friend and left him relearning to walk. Author of First Year of Grief Club. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Addison-Brasil_-Honoring-Your-Grief-1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Maria Soter: Young Children Dealing with Grief and Loss

Posted on November 10, 2022 - by admin

Do you have a grieving child Under Age 5? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Maria Soter expert in Social Services talk about helping young siblings. Maria is the founder of The Sammy Center named for her deceased son Sammy. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Maria-Soter_-Young-Children-Dealing-with-Grief-and-Loss.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Fara Gibson: Tools for Healing in Your Journey

Posted on October 25, 2022 - by admin

At the Helping Parents Heal in Phoenix, AZ 2022; Psychic Medium, Fara Gibson, shares tools for your healing journey. It is only human to ask questions when a loved one passes to Heaven. As a Psychic Medium, it is her life’s mission to answer these questions with validations, evidential information, and beautiful messages from your loved ones in Heaven. https://faragibson.com https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Fara-Gibson_-Tools-for-Healing-in-Your-Journey.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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William Peters: At Heavens Door Shared Death Experiences

Posted on October 23, 2022 - by admin

At the Helping Parents Heal in Phoenix, AZ 2022; William Peters, shares his shared death experiences and the peace that these experiences bring loved ones. Thank you for sharing the journey from bereaved to shining light parent. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/William-Peters_-At-Heavens-Door-Shared-Death-Experiences.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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