Open to Hope Podcast

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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ABBY DART Coping With The Loss of a Spouse to Suicide

Posted on June 13, 2024 - by admin

Wondering how families can cope with suicide? Join Dr’s Heidi and Gloria Horsley and their guest Attorney and bereaved spouse Abby Dart for candid discussion of the loss to Abby’s husband, Steve to suicide  and the challenges of raising 5 children.  Abby is an advocate for mental health and removing the stigma related to treatment.  https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/content.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/ABBY-DART-Coping-With-The-Loss-of-a-Spouse-to-Suicide.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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CANDACE LYNN TALMADGE: VIEWS ON THE AFTERLIFE

Posted on June 6, 2024 - by admin

HAVE YOU WONDERED ABOUT AN AFTERLIFE?  JOIN DR’S GLORIA AND HEIDI HORSLEY AND THEIR GUEST CANDACE LYNN TALMADGE BEREAVED SPOUSE AND SUNAN STORYHEALER  FOR A DISCUSSION OF THE PARANORMAL AND HOW IT CAN IMPACT YOUR LIFE.  CANDACE LYNN IS AN OPEN TO HOPE WRITER AND AUTHOR OF THE AFTER LIFE HEALING CIRCLE:  HOW ANYONE CAN CONTACT THE OTHER SIDE. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/content.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/CANDACE-LYNN-TALMADGE-VIEWS-ON-THE-AFTERLIFE.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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BRADLEY VINSON: COPING WITH THE DEATH OF A GRANDCHILD

Posted on May 30, 2024 - by admin

GRANDPARENTS ARE OFTEN UNACKNOWLEDGED MOURNERS.  JOIN DR’S GLORIA AND HEIDI HORSLEY AND THEIR GUEST BRADLEY VISION BEREAVED GRANDPARENT, GRIEF COACH AND CREATOR OF THE GRIEF METHOD FOR A DISCUSSION HOW TO NAVIGATE LIFE AFTER THE DEATH OF A GRANDCHILD. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/content.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/BRADLEY-VINSON-COPING-WITH-THE-DEATH-OF-A-GRANDCHILD.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Dr. Bob Uslander: Empowered Endings Foundation

Posted on May 23, 2024 - by admin

Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley for a discussion of coping with the loss of a family member who has chosen to die. Their guests are Bob Uslander, MD is co-founder of Empowered Endings, a unique palliative and end-of-life care model addressing the physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual needs of patients and families. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/content.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/Dr-Bob-Uslander-Empowered-Endings-Foundation.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Aliza Marlin: Widow’s Helping Widows

Posted on May 16, 2024 - by admin

Needing support after spouse loss? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Aliza Marlin and learn about empowering and transforming your grief through peer support. Aliza is a GEM volunteer with the W Connection. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/content.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/Aliza-Marlin-Widows-Helping-Widows.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Meghan Riordan Jarvis, MA, LCSW Regulating Your Body After Loss

Posted on May 9, 2024 - by admin

Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and Meghan Riordan Javis, LCSW  psychotherapist and grief informed expert for ideas on regulating and recognizing normal grief responses.  She is a podcaster and author of “The End of The Hour” and “Can Anyone Tell Me Why: Essential Questions About Grief and Loss” published with Sounds True Media. She also conducts a grief writing workshop “grief mates”. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/content.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/Meghan-Riordan-Jarvis-MA-LCSW-Regulating-Yourself-After-Loss.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Cara Belvin: Supporting Bereaved Children

Posted on May 2, 2024 - by admin

Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley, alongside guest Cara Belvin, to discuss how the death of her mother inspired her to establish the nonprofit organization Empower. This organization aids children in navigating life without their parents. Cara transitioned her career from being a School Psychologist working with disabled children to nonprofit management and philanthropy. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/content.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/Cara-Belvin-Supporting-Bereaved-Children.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Dawn Nargi: Life After the Death of a Partner

Posted on April 25, 2024 - by admin

Are you interested in joining a peer support community? If so, join Dr. Heidi and Dr. Gloria Horsley and their guest Dawn Nargi, the co-founder of the W Connection. Dawn, who became a widow and a new mother after the passing of her husband in 2009, will provide valuable tips and tools for rebuilding your life after the loss of a partner.  https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/content.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/Dawn-Nargi-Life-After-the-Death-of-a-Partner.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Claudia Coenen Unique Approaches for Dealing with Grief

Posted on April 18, 2024 - by admin

Join Drs. Gloria and Heidi Horsley, along with their guest Claudia Coenen, certified grief counselor and twice bereaved spouse. Claudia will provide valuable tools and tips to help you navigate through your grief. Claudia’s background in music, dance, and choreography deeply influences her work, creating a unique approach to healing. She is the creator of Karuna Cards and has recently authored “Seasons of Grief: Creative Interventions to Support Bereaved People.” https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/content.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/Claudia-Coenen-Unique-Approaches-for-Dealing-with-Grief.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Linda & Charlie Bloom Navigating a New Relationship After a Loss

Posted on April 11, 2024 - by admin

In this episode, Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Frank Powers engage in a conversation with relationship experts Charlie and Linda Bloom. The duo is renowned for co-authoring several books, such as “101 Valuable Lessons for All Relationships” and “An End to Arguing.” Their expertise stems from both professional and personal experiences, having maintained a committed relationship for an impressive 54 years. Order Open to Love, The Secrets of Senior Dating on Amazon today: https://www.amazon.com/Open-Love-Secrets-Senior-Dating; all proceeds benefit The Open to Hope Foundation with a mission of helping people find hope after loss. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/content.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/Linda-Charlie-Bloom-Navigating-a-New-Relationship-After-a-Loss.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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