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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 199: Stacy Lynn Cripps Developing Your Spiritual Gifts

Posted on May 11, 2023 - by admin

Are you wondering how to connect with a deceased loved one? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest personal guide and Spiritual teacher Stacy Lynn Cripps and learn how our loved ones are still loving and guiding us through Spiritual signs, Synchronicity and so much more.  Stacey is the creator of Divinely guided meditation album, Guided Meditations to Awaken to Spirit.

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Episode 195: Coping with a Substance Related Death

Posted on December 29, 2022 - by admin

Are you still haunted by a substance related death?  Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guests Judy Mandel, Glen Lord, and Dr. Tanya Lord for a discussion of how the guilt and shame related to a substance related death can be understood and processed. Judy is the author of White Flag – which chronicles her struggle to save her niece from a substance related death. Dr. Tanya Lord and her husband Glen Lord run SADOD (Support After Death by Overdose Project).

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Episode 193: How the Death of a Parent Impacts Your Life

Posted on December 29, 2022 - by admin

Has the death of a parent impacted your life? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guests Barri Leiner Grant who lost her mother to a brain tumor and Denna Babul, whose father was murdered, to discuss how these losses have defined and inspired them. Barri is the creator of The Memory Circle and Denna is the author of The Fatherless Daughters Movement: Understanding our losses reclaiming our lives.

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Episode 185: Surviving Terrorism, Mass Violence, and Traumatic Loss

Posted on September 10, 2021 - by admin

Suffered a traumatic loss? Join Dr. Heidi Horsley and her guests Maureen Basnicki, Heather Dearman and Sallie Lynch founding members of the Survivors of Tragedy Outreach Program (STOP) an initiative created by Tuesday’s Children. Get a message of hope and learn how peer connections and support can be key components to your recovery.

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Episode 184: Parent Loss and Childhood Trauma

Posted on September 7, 2021 - by admin

You are stronger than you think you are!  Join Dr. Heidi Horsley and her guests to explore childhood trauma, Inner strength, and the strength of community.  Guests include Marie Clyne and Robert Pycior, who lost a mother and father in the 9/ll terrorist attacks and Kathy Murphy, Program Director of Tuesday’s Children.

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Episode 183: Men and Grief: Brotherhood and Connection

Posted on September 6, 2021 - by admin

Join Dr. Heidi Horsley in an interview with Dave Turner New York City firefighter who lost 15 of his FDNY brothers’ in the 9/11 attacks and Carrie Pike author of Heroes of 9/11: A brotherhood and connections that never end after loss for a look into one’s man journey toward hope and healing.

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Episode 181: Coping with the Death of Friends, Family and Co-workers: Finding Hope after 9/11

Posted on September 5, 2021 - by admin

  We have much to learn today from those whose family members died in the World Trade Center. Tune in for messages of hope and resilience. Hear Dr. Heidi Horsley interview friends and family members on this the 20th anniversary.

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Episode 178: The Whys and Hows of Grief Support

Posted on December 15, 2019 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley interview ADEC President, Dr. Phyllis Kosminsky and former ADEC President, Dr. Jon Reid, about getting back to life, after the death of a parent.  Phyllis lost her mother as a child, and today is a psychotherapist in private practice, has written two books, and is an adjunct lecturer at Fordham University.  Jon lost his father in his 20’s, and today is a Professor at Southeastern Oklahoma State University, and teaches grief courses at People’s University in Beijing China.  The show will close with a drumming performance by Josh Robinson.  

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Episode 173: Life Without My Dad

Posted on September 25, 2019 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley talk with Carrie Pike, Anne Castaldo, and Barbara Redfield about life without their Dad’s. Carrie Pike, is the founder of Carrie Bears, and author of Something to Hold Onto. Anne Castaldo is the founder of the Tony Brown Foundation, and serves on the National Board of Directors for The Compassionate Friends, and Barbara Redfield is an artist in upstate New York.

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Episode 159: Navigating Life After Parent Loss

Posted on March 8, 2019 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley explore navigating life after parent loss. Guests include Paul Alexander, singer, songwriter, and psychotherapist, and Daniel Kenner, actor, playwright, and co-author of Room for Grace. The show closes with singer songwriter, Paul Alexander singing your light will always shine.

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