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Honoring My Dad with Niles Fitch

Posted on October 24, 2019 - by admin

Niles Fitch is an actor and Celebrity Ambassador for a CaringHand and is spokesperson for Katie’s Club. In 2013 Niles’ father, Frederick, was diagnosed with lupus nephritis and passed away just four months later. After this life changing event Niles has become an advocate of grief programs and lupus awareness programs and is on a mission to find a cure and educate others about lupus, Niles is a Celebrity Ambassador with Lupus LA. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Honoring-My-Dad-with-Niles-Fitch.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Parent Loss and Life Transitions with Dayna W. Deaton

Posted on October 17, 2019 - by admin

On this show Dayna Deaton discusses her father’s death and the difficult transitions for adults losing a parent. Dana is bringing her diverse background to integral life coaching. She is specializing in working with people who are in all types of life transitions and feel stuck. She grew up in San Francisco and now lives in Los Altos, CA https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Parent-Loss-and-Life-Transitions-with-Dayna-W-Deaton.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Life Without My Brother with Rayna Godfrey

Posted on October 10, 2019 - by admin

Rayna Vaught Godfrey, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist in private practice and a bereaved sibling specializing in grief and loss. A member of the Association for Death Education and Counseling, she has presented at international conferences and workshops on the experience of losing a sibling in adulthood. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Life-Without-My-Brother-with-Rayna-Godfrey.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Radical Self Care with David Conley

Posted on October 3, 2019 - by admin

Dave is a bereaved spouse who uses his life experience to introduce successful people to themselves. He helps them balance health and happiness with significant achievement. He shows them how radical self care changes not just their bodies, but their whole lives — their careers, relationships, and legacy.” https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Radical-Self-Care-with-David-Conley.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Adult Parent Loss with Mike Kravinsky

Posted on September 26, 2019 - by admin

In 2010, after 29 years with ABC News in Washington, D.C., editor and technical director Mike Kravinsky embarked on a new career in narrative filmmaking. Kravinsky has received both an Emmy and a Columbia Dupont awards for his work in news on shows like 20/20, Primetime Live and Good Morning America. Although much of what he learned creatively, technically and working on deadlines in Washington DC’s news world was transferrable to narrative films, there was still a substantial learning curve to go from reality to fiction. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Adult-Parent-Loss-with-Mike-Kravinsky.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Camp Good Mourning with Paul Rubin

Posted on September 19, 2019 - by admin

Paul Rubin is the Executive Director of Camp Good Mourning!, a 501c3 nonprofit organization that provides FREE bereavement camp programs for Long Island children who are coping with the loss of a parent and/or sibling. Paul has been working with bereaved children and adults for the past 17 years. As a Crisis Counselor, Paul was recognized by Nassau County Executive and Project Hope for providing emotional support and resources to Hurricane Sandy Survivors. He earned a Masters Degree in School Counseling and an Advanced Certificate in Mental Health Counseling. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Camp-Good-Mourning-with-Paul-Rubin.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Coping Styles of Grief with Erica Goldblatt

Posted on September 12, 2019 - by admin

Dr. Erica Goldblatt Hyatt is the Assistant Director of the Doctorate of Social Work at Rutgers University. She is an administrator, clinician, and author specializing in death, dying and bereavement. Dr. Goldblatt Hyatt wrote the self-help book for bereaved teen siblings, “Grieving for the Sibling You Lost” (New Harbinger Publications). Link: https://socialwork.rutgers.edu/faculty-staff/erica-goldblatt-hyatt-dsw-msw-mbe https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Coping-Styles-of-Grief-with-Dr.-Erica-Goldblatt-Hyatt.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Self-Compassion and Balance with Mackenzie Studebaker

Posted on September 5, 2019 - by admin

Mackenzie is a poet, memoirist, dedicated yoga practitioner and trauma-informed yoga teacher to many diverse communities. She has a particular affinity and skill for working with teens. Her teaching philosophy is grounded in loving-kindness and non-judgment, and adaptive to all ages and abilities. Mackenzie’s classes aim to cultivate self-compassion, self-awareness, balance, strength, and ease. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Self-Compassion-and-Balance-with-Mackenzie-Studebaker.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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The Effects of Grief on the Body; What Can I do? with Dr Heidi and Dr Gloria Horsley

Posted on September 3, 2019 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley discuss how grief induces the body’s stress response. Tips are given on what a grieving person can do to decrease the risk of health issues. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/The-Effects-of-Grief-on-the-Body-What-Can-I-do-with-Dr-Heidi-and-Dr-Gloria-Horsley.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Understanding Mother Loss and Anxiety with Claire Bidwell Smith

Posted on August 29, 2019 - by admin

Claire Bidwell Smith is a licensed therapist specializing in grief and the author of several books about grief and loss. The Rules of Inheritance was a Barnes & Noble Discover pick and a Books for a Better Life nominee. Claire writes and speaks about grief regularly and offers online grief support in addition to her private practice in Los Angeles. Her latest book Anxiety: The Missing Stage of Grief is on shelves now. www.clairebidwellsmith.com https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Understanding-Mother-Loss-and-Anxiety-with-Claire-Bidwell-Smith.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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