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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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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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Miki Jacobs: When Love Never Leaves Healing and Connecting After the Loss of a Pet

Posted on April 30, 2026 - by admin

Are you mourning a pet? Drs. Gloria and Heidi Horsley, along with Certified Intuitive Practitioner Miki Jacobs, discuss ways to connect with departed pets. Jacobs is the author of Sacred Wild: The Spiritual World of Animals, Including Pets, and Its Interconnectedness with Ours.  https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Miki-Jacobs_-When-Love-Never-Leaves-Healing-and-Connecting-After-the-Loss-of-a-Pet.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Corry Chaplin: Wild Words, Wounded Hearts: Writing Through Grief and Isolation

Posted on April 23, 2026 - by admin

Feeling isolated during your grieving process,; consider joining Drs. Gloria and Heidi Horsley as they welcome guest Corry Chaplin. Following the loss of her father, Ms. Chaplin’s sister died by suicide.  She is the founder of Wild Words for Grief, an online community that provides mindfulness practices, journaling opportunities, and live sessions to support individuals coping with grief. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Corry-Chaplin_-Wild-Words-Wounded-Hearts-Writing-Through-Grief-and-Isolation.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Dr. Natoshia Mitchell: Grief, Faith, and Resilience: One Mother’s Journey Through Unimaginable Loss

Posted on April 16, 2026 - by admin

Drs. Gloria and Heidi Horsley welcome Dr. Natoshia Mitchell, who discusses her experiences with adversity after losing two children—one to stillbirth and another to domestic violence. Her son Trey Sermon plays for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Dr. Mitchell is the author of When My Soul Cried: Healing, Forgiveness and Releasing and Shaking the Feel, and she founded the Arise By Faith   non-profit. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Dr.-Natoshia-Mitchell_-Grief-Faith-and-Resilience_-One-Mothers-Journey-Through-Unimaginable-Loss.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Ginger Vigil: The Quiet Between Goodbye and Hello: Healing After Loss and Remarriage

Posted on April 9, 2026 - by admin

Drs. Gloria and Heidi Horsley welcome Ginger Vigil—writer, artist, and mental health advocate—to discuss divorce, remarriage, and helping her partner after his wife’s death. Vigil wrote the memoir Somewhere Between You and Me: Finding Light in the Quiet Between Goodbye and Hello. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Ginger-Vigil_-Quiet-Between-Goodbye-and-Hello-Healing-After-Loss-and-Remarriage.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Cristi Bundukamara: Pain to Purpose; Building Mental Strength Through Grief

Posted on April 2, 2026 - by admin

Need support with grief? Drs. Gloria and Heidi Horsley speak with Cristi Bundukamara, clinical nurse specialist, widow, and bereaved mother. Dr. Bundukamara shares how her experiences led to the Mentally Strong Method featured on her website and in her book, Pain & Purpose: My Journey to Mental Strength. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Cristi-Bundukamara_-Pain-to-Purpose-Building-Mental-Strength-Through-Grief.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Jerry Danielsen: Dying to Live: Love, Loss, and Life After Widowhood

Posted on March 26, 2026 - by admin

Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley talk with Jerry Danielsen, composer, producer, author, and podcast host, about widowhood. His book, “Dying to Live,” recounts his and his late wife Angela’s experience with terminal illness and the F-Cancer National Tour. The show concludes with his song, “We all will die someday.” https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Jerry-Danielsen_-Dying-to-Live_-Love-Loss-and-Life-After-Widowhood.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Dr. Janet Roseman: Grief, Spirituality, and Staying Connected Beyond Death

Posted on March 19, 2026 - by admin

Have you considered spirituality as a factor is your grief recovery? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their Guest Janet Lynn Roseman, PhD. a bereaved daughter and intuitive healer.  Hear what we can learn from traditional healers about staying connected to loved ones who have died. Dr. Roseman is the author of The Eternal Bond: Daughters Honor their Mothers on the Other side.   https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Dr.-Janet-Lynn-Roseman_-Grief-Spirituality-and-Staying-Connected-Beyond-Death.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Marie Crews: Rising Through Grief: Finding Meaning, Voice, and Growth

Posted on March 12, 2026 - by admin

Struggling with grief? Join Drs. Gloria and Heidi Horsley as they speak with Marie Crews—bereaved mother, coach, and author—about finding growth after loss. Marie created The Nautilus Way: Write Your Way Free, a process for emotional breakthroughs, and wrote the best-selling Even When… She Rose.   https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Marie-Crews_-Rising-Through-Grief-Finding-Meaning-Voice-and-Growth.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Nancy Gershman: Unfinished Business: Healing After the Death of a Difficult Parent

Posted on March 5, 2026 - by admin

Struggling with unresolved issues after the death of a loved one? Drs. Gloria and Heidi Horsley welcome Nancy Gershman, LCSW, to discuss coping with an obsessive-compulsive mother and finding forgiveness after her passing. Nancy created Dreamscaping therapy and Prescriptive Memories in Grief and Loss. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Nancy-Gershman_-Unfinished-Business-Healing-After-the-Death-of-a-Difficult-Parent.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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