Open to Hope TV

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 154: Widowed, Rants, and Raves

Posted on December 18, 2018 - by admin

On This show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley interview Kelley Lynn, John Polo, and Michelle Miller, empowerment coaches, best selling authors, and speakers on how they help the bereaved process grief and create a new version of life.

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Episode 153: I lost the love of my life; how do I go on?

Posted on December 18, 2018 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley interview comedian Carol Scibeli, author of Poor Widow Me and journalist, Laura Fahrenthold, author of The Pink Steering Wheel Chronicles, regarding how they used humor and writing to cope with the sudden death of their beloved spouses.  

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Episode 152: Needs of People Coping with Mass Violence, Trauma and Military Loss

Posted on December 10, 2018 - by admin

On This show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley interview Sallie Lynch Development Consultant for Tuesday’s Children, which works with 9/11 families, military families and communities impacted by traumatic loss, and Amy Tucci CEO of Hospice Foundation of America and the executive director of the TAPS Institute for Hope and Healing® regarding providing grief resources for survivors of military loss, regardless of the manner of death, and continuing education about loss for professionals who care for the loved ones of America’s fallen heroes.

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Episode 151: Which Loss is Worse? Sudden or Anticipated?

Posted on December 10, 2018 - by admin

On This show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley interview Sallie Lynch Development Consultant for Tuesday’s Children, which works with 9/11 families, military families and communities impacted by traumatic loss, and Amy Tucci CEO of Hospice Foundation of America and producer of Living with Grief book and video series regarding strategies for helping families to find hope after the sudden and anticipated deaths of family members.  Jenna Cohen whose husband died of cancer while in a hospice program shares her experiences.

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Episode 150: Spouse Loss Hurts

Posted on December 10, 2018 - by admin

On this show Dr’s Heidi and Gloria Horsley interview Lisa Kolb bereaved spouse of Erik, who died in a climbing accident on Mount Rainier, and Jenna Cohen MSW, whose husband, Len died of brain cancer, regarding spouse loss and the challenges of a terminal illness compared to a sudden loss.

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Episode 149: Preserving Art Legacies After Loss

Posted on November 28, 2018 - by admin

Art leaves a lasting impression on the world and keeps legacies alive for generations. On this show Dr. Heidi Horsley and guest co-host Doneley Meris, Executive Director of HIV Arts Network, discuss with Hal Bromm, founder of the Hal Bromm Gallery, Sur Rodney Sur, activist and artist, and Judy Glantzman, painting instructor at Rhode Island School of Design, the impact of art legacies Luis Frangella and David Wojnarowicz, who both died of AIDS in the 1990’s, and how there art continues to impact the world today.

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Episode 148: Friends Grieving Friends

Posted on November 25, 2018 - by admin

Friends often become chosen family, and the loss can be devastating. On this show Dr. Heidi Horsley and guest co-host Doneley Meris, Executive Director of HIV Arts Network, discuss with Hal Bromm, founder of the Hal Bromm Gallery and Sur Rodney Sur, activist and artist, the friends who died, as a result of the AIDS epidemic. How communities came together and mourned the loss of so many young people will also be discussed, as well as the stigma and lack of support many with HIV/AIDS experienced.

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Episode 147: Who Am I Now?

Posted on October 9, 2018 - by admin

Loss of a sibling especially a twin is a devastating experience as there are many identity issues. On this show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley discuss with Carolyn Shane who was separated from her twin brother at an early age and Tasha Hepburn whose twin sister died at age four about how they have coped and found hope and healing. The show closes with bereaved parent and singer, songwriter Denise Ganulin performing Still Missing You.

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Episode 146: Expressing Your Healing Power!

Posted on October 6, 2018 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley explore with Patti DiMiceli artist, inspirational speaker and author of Embrace the Angel and singer, songwriter Denise Ganulin how sharing their talents with others has helped them to find hope after the deaths of loved ones. The show closes with Denise performing What A Party.

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Episode 145: Babies Don’t Die. Why Mine?

Posted on October 5, 2018 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley discuss with Alison Jacobson CEO/Executive Director of First Candle and Nicole Alston Founder and President of Ok2Grieve how they have dealt with the personal tragedy of infant loss, and gone on to find happiness and success. The show closes with bereaved parent and singer, songwriter Denise Ganulin performing Unexpected Turn in the Road.

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