Patty McGuigan and Tesha McCord: Finding Passion and Purpose After the Death of a Spouse

Posted on July 18, 2024 - by admin

Looking for ways to keep engaged after the death of a spouse.  Join Dr. Gloria Horsley and her guests Patty McGuigan and Tesha McCord for a discussion of how they found passion and purpose after the deaths of their husbands.  They are the co-authors of Beyond Widow:  Inspiration from the Trenches. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/content.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/Patty-McGuigan-and-Tesha-McCord-Finding-Passion-and-Purpose-After-the-Death-of-a-Spouse.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Elizabeth Coplan: Conversations About Death and Grief

Posted on July 11, 2024 - by admin

Express your grief creatively!  Join Dr. Gloria Horsley and writer, and playwright Elizabeth Coplan for a discussion of how her losses inspired her to create a movement to develop creative theatrical movement. Her play ‘Till Death’ was Nominated for the 2024 Pulitzer Prize in Drama.

Azuráe Johnson Redmond: Young Black and Widowed

Posted on July 5, 2024 - by admin

Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their inspirational guest Azuráe Johnson Redmond.  Azuráe, a mother of 2 boys, lost her husband to lung cancer in 2017 when she was only 27 years old.  Three years after her husband’s death she founded Young Black and Widowed, a non-profit organization focused on helping millennial and Gen Z widow(er)s of color. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/content.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/Azurae-Johnson-Redmond-Young-Black-and-Widowed.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Tiffani Dilworth: Steps for Dealing with Trauma

Posted on July 4, 2024 - by admin

Looking for ideas on how to deal with a traumatic experience? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Tiffani Dilworth for tips and tools to deal with trauma.  Tiffani is the author of 11 Tools to Help Manage the Aftermath of Trauma and Types of Grief. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/content.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/Tiffani-Dilworth-Steps-to-Dealing-with-Trauma.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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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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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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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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