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Don't miss watching the award-winning TV series, "Open to Hope," hosted by Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley. Each episode will to introduce you to people who have suffered loss and again found hope.

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Episode 262: Growing Up Male: Finding Your Way Without a Father

Posted on December 23, 2025 - by admin

How do men navigate manhood without their dads? Tune in as Dr. Gloria Horsley and her co-host and daughter, Dr. Heidi Horsley speak openly about father loss with their guest Dr. Eric Brewer. Eric is the Founder and Senior Pastor of Transform Church Ministries, and author of From Grief To Growth; A 31 Day Journey Of Healing And Renewal Through Love And Loss. Dr. Brewer founded and leads a national weekly support group for Black widowers. His Doctoral dissertation was on; Healing Hidden Wounds: The Resilience of Black Men and the impact of their spirituality upon their grief recovery.  

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Episode 256: After the Last Goodbye: Navigating Life After Losing a Parent

Posted on December 12, 2025 - by admin

What does grief look like when the person who raised you is gone? Join host Dr. Heidi Horsley and her guests Zaneta Gileno and Kim Burditt Bartlett as they talk about grieving the death of a parent. When Zaneta Gileno was just 10 yrs. old her Dad died of a heart attack, and in 2023, her Mom died of lung issues. Zaneta has a private practice called Hope Rising Psychotherapy & Wellness. She is an adjunct professor at Columbia University, and currently serves as Senior Mental Health Advisor and Board Member for Repatriate Our Patriots. In addition, she previously worked […]

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Episode 252: Transforming Loss Through Purpose and Meaning

Posted on October 5, 2025 - by admin

How do we transform our loss through purpose and meaning?  Join Dr. Gloria Horsley and her co-host and daughter Dr. Heidi Horsley with their guests Dana Lerner, Georgia Lavey, and Casey Mulligan Walsh to discuss finding purpose and meaning after a loss. Dana Lerner is a psychotherapist in NYC, and the founder of Cooper Stocks Way, and co-founder of Families for Safe Streets.  Georgia Lavey is a licensed clinical social worker, and the Clinical Program Director at Our House Grief Support Center in New York City, where she oversees the design and implementation of grief support programs. Casey Mulligan Walsh […]

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Episode 250: Grief and the Role of Faith

Posted on October 3, 2025 - by admin

When you have suffered a loss, what is the role of faith?  Join Dr. Gloria Horsley and her co-host and daughter Dr. Heidi Horsley and their guests; Casey Mulligan Walsh, Dana Lerner, and Georgia Lavey as they discuss faith and the role it played or didn’t play after their losses.  Casey Mulligan is a the author of the award winning memoir;  The Full Catastrophe: All I Every Wanted, Everything I Feared, and has written for the NY Times, Modern Loss, and Huff Post.  Dana Lerner is a psychotherapist in NYC, and the founder of Cooper Stocks Way, and co-founder of […]

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Episode 246: Managing Expectations and Anger in Grief

Posted on August 4, 2025 - by admin

The death of a loved one often brings up an array of feelings.  How do we manage expectations and anger in grief?  Join host Dr. Heidi Horsley, along with her guest Dr. Sweta Vikram, as she speaks openly about how she managed expectations and anger after the death of her beloved family members.  Dr. Sweta Vikram lost her father and father-in-law, this was nine years after the death of her mother.  Sweta is the best-selling author of 14 books, including her latest; The Loss That Binds Us; 108 Tips on Coping with Grief and Loss.  Sweta was voted as “one […]

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Episode 245: Navigating Life Without Parents

Posted on August 4, 2025 - by admin

How do we navigate life after the death of a parent?  Join host Dr. Heidi Horsley, along with her guest Dr. Sweta Vikram, as she speaks openly about how she navigated life without her parents.  Dr. Sweta Vikram lost her father and father-in-law, this was nine years after the death of her mother.  Sweta is the best-selling author of 14 books, including her latest; The Loss That Binds Us; 108 Tips on Coping with Grief and Loss.  Sweta was voted as “one of the most influential Asians of our time,” and the winner of the “voice of the year” award.   […]

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Episode 244: The New Normal: Life After Loss

Posted on August 4, 2025 - by admin

Does it feel impossible to find a new normal after a loss?  Join host Dr. Heidi Horsley, along with her guest Dr. Sweta Vikram, as she speaks openly about how she navigated the death of her beloved family members.  Dr. Sweta Vikram lost her father and father-in-law, this was nine years after the death of her mother.  Sweta is the best-selling author of 14 books, including her latest; The Loss That Binds Us; 108 Tips on Coping with Grief and Loss.  Sweta was voted as “one of the most influential Asians of our time,” and the winner of the “voice […]

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Episode 239: Adjusting to Life Without my Father

Posted on January 3, 2025 - by admin

Losing a Dad is tough, even if you’re an adult.  Join hosts Dr. Gloria Horsley and her daughter Dr. Heidi Horsley, with their guests Dr. Jill Harrington, Joyal Mulheron, and Dr. Eric Brewer, as they talk about adjusting to life without their father’s.  Dr. Jill Harrington is an Assistant Professor of Social Work at Marymount University, whose father died of prostate cancer.  Jill serves on the advisory board of Hospice Foundation of America, Autism, and Grief Program and the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS).  She is the creator and editor of Superhero Grief: The Transformative Power of Loss.  Joyal […]

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Episode 235: Navigating Loss

Posted on December 20, 2024 - by admin

Losses are complicated, how do we navigate them?  Join hosts Dr. Gloria Horsley and her daughter Dr. Heidi Horsley and their guests; Julie Ryan, Sarah Voleman and Dr. Korie Leigh to talk about navigating loss. Julie Ryan is a Medical Intuitive. She is the author of, Angelic Attendants: What Really Happens As We Transition From This Life Into The Next, and Angel Messages, picture books answering kids’ tough questions. Julie hosts the “Ask Julie Ryan” show which is heard by millions worldwide. Sarah Voleman is a board certified art therapist and a licensed social worker.  She is a faculty member […]

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Episode 231: Faces of Grief

Posted on November 6, 2024 - by admin

Grief comes in many forms, and on this show we will talk about the groundbreaking book “Faces of Grief.” Join Dr. Heidi Horsley and Jason Wendroff-Rawnicki, to discuss Faces of Grief. Joining them are Bill Correll, Jan Jeremias, Carin Mikos, and Kate Mollison. Co-host Jason Wendroff-Rawnicki is a somatic therapist, who started SIBS online, a weekly peer support group. Bill Correll has a podcast called Lightening the Candle: A World the Works.” Jan Jeremias, is the best selling author of “Spoil Your Pet: A Practical Guide to Using Essential Oils in Dogs and Cats.” Carin Mikos is the creator of […]

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