Tiffany Thompson: From Heartbreak to Harmony: Finding Hope in Music After a Father’s Death

Posted on July 9, 2026 - by admin

Drs. Gloria and Heidi Horsley interview singer-songwriter Tiffany Thompson about how her father’s passing shaped her music, inspiring themes of grief and hope. She releases tracks from her album Found Love on her website on a monthly basis.  The show closes with “Teachers,” a song favored by her father. You can connect with her on: Substack https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Tiffany-Thompson_-From-Heartbreak-to-Harmony-Finding-Hope-in-Music-After-a-Fathers-Death.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Sherry Belul: The Love They Leave Behind: Healing After Pet Loss Through Celebration and Connection

Posted on July 2, 2026 - by admin

Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Sherry Belul to learn how she turned sadness and loss into hope with a practice of celebration. She is the author of The Love List of a Lifetime: Your Essential End-of-Life Planner with Practical Notes and Instructions for the Loved Ones You Leave Behind as well as Say It Now: 33 Creative Ways to Say I LOVE YOU to the Most Important People in Your Life.  https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Sherry-Belul_-The-Love-They-Leave-Behind_-Healing-After-Pet-Loss-Through-Celebration-and-Connection.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Julie McLellan-Mariano: Transformation After Tragedy: A Mother’s Story of Hope and Healing

Posted on June 25, 2026 - by admin

Struggling with loss? Join Drs. Gloria and Heidi Horsley as they talk with Julie McLellan-Mariano, who shares how she accepted living without her son Jonathan and chose transformation over stagnation. Learn how volunteer work helped her move forward without guilt or shame. Julie is the author of “We LOVE each other: A Healing Journal for Grieving Children.” https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Julie-McLellan-Mariano_-Transformation-After-Tragedy-A-Mothers-Story-of-Hope-and-Healing.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Eric Brown: Honoring Their Story Transforming Loss into Living Portraits

Posted on June 18, 2026 - by admin

On this show Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley discuss with Portrait artist Eric Brown his work in helping people heal through grief by transforming cherished memories into living works of art. His charcoal portraits are created for one purpose: to honor the legacy, story, and spirit of a loved one who has passed on. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Eric-Brown_-Honoring-Their-Story-Transforming-Loss-into-Living-Portraits.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Gyani Richards: Grief as a Gateway: Discovering Wisdom Through Loss

Posted on June 11, 2026 - by admin

Don’t miss the opportunity to explore with Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Gyani Richards, some of the great healing wisdom traditions of the world. Gyani’s father died when he was 13, sending him on a lifelong journey of discovery.  Gyani has an M.A. in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology, a second-degree black belt in Aikido, and is a Certified Grief Educator. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Gyani-Richards_-Grief-as-a-Gateway-Discovering-Wisdom-Through-Loss.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Merle and Cindy Meyers: After the Unthinkable: Chaplains Share How to Heal from Traumatic Death

Posted on June 4, 2026 - by admin

Are you dealing with a traumatic death?  Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Merle and Cindy Myers who have been volunteer Senior Chaplains.  They are hosts of the Grief and Trauma Chaplaincy website with free resources for trauma and loss survivors. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Merle-and-Cindy-Meyers_-After-the-Unthinkable-Chaplains-Share-How-to-Heal-from-Traumatic-Death.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Allizandra Herberhold- Suicide Loss and Healing: A Cousin’s Grief Story

Posted on May 28, 2026 - by admin

In this episode, Drs. Gloria and Heidi Horsley speak with Allizandra Herberhold, LMSW, about the effects of losing a cousin to suicide. Herberhold is an Interventionist at Parents for Peace, supporting radicalized individuals and families, and leads a peer group for fathers of radicalized children with experience in inpatient and forensic settings.

How We Go On After Loss with Dr. Ken Druck

Posted on May 21, 2026 - by admin

On this show, Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley interview Ken Druck, Ph.D., bereaved parent and prominent mental health expert specializing in grief and loss. He is a regular contributor to the national press and has authored several books, including How We Go On, Raising an Aging Parent, Courageous Aging, and The Real Rules of Life.   https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/How-We-Go-On-After-Loss-with-Dr.-Ken-Druck.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Jon Ganues: A Father’s Promise: Honoring a Son Through Service and Support

Posted on May 14, 2026 - by admin

Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Jon Ganues. Jon previously managed the Men’s Program at TAPS, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, overseeing event planning and survivor support.  A retired U.S. Army Warrant Officer with 21 years of active service. Jon is a lifetime member of the U.S. Army Warrant Officers Association and an Honorary Board Member for Henrico County CASA. His work with TAPS was dedicated to honoring his son, A1C Jon Wesley Ganues, Jr. (USAF), who died by suicide on June 2, 2009. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Jon-Ganues_-A-Fathers-Promise-Honoring-a-Son-Through-Service-and-Support.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Big Panda, Tiny Dragon, and Real-Life Grief: James Norbury’s Journey

Posted on May 7, 2026 - by admin

Drs. Gloria and Heidi Horsley interview bestselling author James Norbury, creator of illustrated books Big Panda and Tiny Dragon and The Dog Who Followed the Moon. While writing his latest book, THE WAY TO A BEAUTIFUL WORLD, Norbury experienced the loss of his brother. His personal journey parallels his characters’ stories, offering insight and support for those coping with grief. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Big-Panda-Tiny-Dragon-and-Real-Life-Grief-James-Norburys-Journey.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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