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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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Honoring Our Son: Anne and Jeff Cascaldo

Posted on February 11, 2016 - by admin

Anne and Jeff Cascaldo’s 24­year­old son Tony died due to a rare blood disease and a medical error. Anne and Jeff have gone on to honor Tony by starting the […]

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Remembering My Sibling and Child: Mitch Carmody

Posted on February 4, 2016 - by admin

Mitch Carmody is no stranger to loss. His father died when he was 12­years­old. His twin sister, Sandy died at thirty-five followed three months later by his 9­year­old son, Kelly. […]

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Moving Beyond Loss: Nancy Sharp

Posted on January 28, 2016 - by admin

Nancy Sharp is a Huffington Post blogger, author, and motivational speaker who inspires others to move beyond loss and setbacks. When life hands you the unthinkable, you must find new […]

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Turning Grief Into Creative Expression: Lauren Mascarella

Posted on January 21, 2016 - by admin

Lauren Mascarella founded MamaQuest in May 2010, four years after she lost her mother to breast cancer. Since starting Mama Quest, she has launched Trauma to Art; a non-profit which […]

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Getting Through the Grief of Widowhood: Carol Brody Fleet

Posted on January 14, 2016 - by admin

In 2000, Carole Brody Fleet lost her beloved husband Mike after a two-year battle with ALS. At age 40 she was on her own raising an 11-year-old daughter. She realized […]

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Dream Work: Carla Blowey

Posted on January 7, 2016 - by admin

Carla Blowey is a bereaved mother of 24 years, a certified dream work facilitator, presenter, and author of Dreaming Kevin: The Path to Healing. Carla leads individual, group, and conference […]

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Death of a Fiancé: Ann-Marie Attaie

Posted on December 31, 2015 - by admin

Anne-Marie Attaie lost her fiancé Michael to a sudden and unexpected heart attack in the summer of 2000.  With his death she came to understand the impact of loss and […]

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Holiday Radio Show with Dr. Heidi and Dr. Gloria Horsley and Alan Pedersen

Posted on December 24, 2015 - by admin

Alan Pedersen, Executive Director of The Compassionate Friends and Dr. Heidi and Dr. Gloria Horsley of the Open to Hope foundations share tips and hope for the holiday season after […]

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Cancer Care, Providing Free Grief Support: Bill Goeren

Posted on December 17, 2015 - by admin

Bill Goeren is an LCSW and director of clinical services at CancerCare, He is the co-author of the chapter Unique Issues Confronting Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Individuals Diagnosed with Cancer […]

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Don’t Let Grief Define Your Life: Maria Caso

Posted on December 10, 2015 - by admin

Maria Caso is a compelling speaker, certified life coach, grief recovery specialist and suicide survivor.  She masterfully guides her clients to redefine how they approach life. Through transformational dialogue she provides not only […]

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