Melissa Shelly: Finding Resilience After a Loss

Posted on September 4, 2025 - by admin

In this powerful episode of the Open to Hope podcast, Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley welcomes grief advocate Melissa Kraus Shelly for a heartfelt conversation about death, resilience, and the human capacity to heal. Melissa opens up about her personal experiences with loss and the deep emotional terrain that comes with grief. With honesty and compassion, she shares how facing death—not just as an end, but as part of life’s narrative—has shaped her understanding of hope, strength, and connection. From the rawness of sorrow to the quiet moments of rebuilding, Melissa’s insights offer comfort to those navigating their […]

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Bobbie Milne: Maintaining Hope After loss

Posted on August 28, 2025 - by admin

Need some tips on how to stay hopeful after multiple losses? Join Dr’s Heidi and Gloria Horsley and their guest Bobbie Milne bereaved mom and spouse for advice and support.  Bobbie is the author of Not My Andrew and a coordinator of Eastern Pennsylvania region for The Compassionate Friends. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Bobbie-Milne_-Maintaining-Hope-After-loss.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Kristina Amelong: Loss and Healing

Posted on August 21, 2025 - by admin

Has grief affected your body and mind? Join Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley with guest Kristina Amelong for a discussion on healing after loss. Kristina, a bereaved sibling, authored Ten Days to Optimal Health and the memoir What My Brother Knew.  

Amanda Dobler: Turning Struggles into Strength

Posted on August 14, 2025 - by admin

Consider taking a moment to slow down, connect, and heal. Join Drs. Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Amanda Dobler, a military widow and Gold Star spouse. Hear her personal journey through grief and loss and recovery. Amanda is a licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Amanda-Dobler_-Turning-Struggles-into-Strength.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Maria Georgopoulos: Helping Grieving Children

Posted on August 7, 2025 - by admin

Worried about your grieving kids? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Maria Georgopoulos, Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Fellow in Thanatology, whose work focuses on grief, loss, and trauma. Maria conducts training for mental health professionals nationally and maintains a private practice in New York. She is the founder of Roulas Kids.   https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Maria-Georgopoulos_-Helping-Grieving-Children.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Dr. Katie Eastman: Transforming Life After Loss

Posted on July 31, 2025 - by admin

Struggling with change? Join Drs. Gloria and Heidi Horsley with guest Dr. Katie Eastman for practical tools on resilience and personal growth after loss. Dr. Eastman is the author of Uplifting: Inspiring Stories of Loss, Change, and Growth and co-author of Percolate: Let Your Best Self Filter Through. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Dr-Katie-Eastman-Transforming-Life-After-Loss.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Cindy Brinker Simmons: Spirituality and Overcoming Challenges

Posted on July 24, 2025 - by admin

Curious about how faith can heal grief? Join Dr. Gloria Horsley and Cindy Brinker Simmons, who lost her mother Maureen “Little Mo” Connolly Brinker at 12 and her husband 36 years later. She is the author of Restored: Reconnecting Life’s Broken Pieces. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Cindy-Brinker-Simmons_-Spirituality-and-Overcoming-Challenges.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Tony Stewart: Loss, Love and New Relationships

Posted on July 17, 2025 - by admin

Are you struggling with dating after a loss? Join Drs. Gloria and Heidi Horsley, and Tony Stewart as they discuss finding new love after such an experience. Tony’s book, Carrying the Tiger, recounts his journey from learning about his wife Lynn’s cancer to moving forward without her. https://youtu.be/seMuz_lWNT8 https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Tony-Stewart_-Loss-Love-and-New-Relationships.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Dr. Rebecca N Thompson: Emotional Impacts of Family Loss

Posted on July 10, 2025 - by admin

Struggling with infertility or child loss? join Dr’s Gloria and their guest Dr. Rebecca N. Thompson to explore the complexities of motherhood and how it can come in diverse ways. Dr. Thompson is the author of Held Together intertwining her personal story of life-threatening pregnancy complications with the stories of her patients, friends, and medical colleagues. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Dr.-Rebecca-N-Thompson_-Emotional-Impacts-of-Family-Loss.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Carla Fernandez: Grief Care Practices and Rituals

Posted on July 3, 2025 - by admin

Looking for your own pathway to dealing with grief? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Carla Fernandez.  Carla is the co-founder of The Dinner Party, a national network of peer-support circles for young adult grievers and the author of Renegade Grief an indispensable resource for people at any stage of the grieving process. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Carla-Fernandez_-Grief-Care-Practices-and-Rituals.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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