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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 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 182 Spouse Loss: 9/11 Widows Speak About Their Grief Journey 20 years later.

Posted on September 6, 2021 - by admin

Join Dr. Heidi Horsley for an enlightening interview with Denise Lynch and Donna Angelini, both widows of FDNY firefighters. Donna not only lost her husband but also her father-in-law in the Twin Trade Towers. You will be inspired by their messages of courage and hope.

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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 155: Widowed; The ups and downs of dating again

Posted on December 19, 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 about dating after the death of a spouse.  Tips and tools about how and when to date are discussed, along with problems, issues, and roadblocks.

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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 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 140: Who Grieves Harder After Spouse Loss Men Or Women

Posted on August 7, 2018 - by admin

On this show Dr. Heidi Horsley explores with bereaved spouses, John Polo and Lisa Kolb, the challenges and issues related to the death of a spouse. Contemporary issues such as blogs and online dating are discussed. John is the author of the best selling book Widowed. Rants, Raves and Randoms. Lisa is a food writer and ex-assistant district attorney for the Bronx.

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Episode 130: Active Grieving: Writing Through Grief

Posted on April 10, 2018 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley interview Herb Knoll and Annah Elizabeth about Active Grieving: Writing Through Grief.  Herb Knoll author of The Widower’s Journey, lost his wife Michelle to cancer.  He is the founder of the Widowers Support Network, an advocate, and speaker on spouse loss. Annah Elizabeth, lost her son, following unexpected complications during delivery. She is the author of Digging for the Light, a contributor to Grief Diaries, and developer of The Five Facets Philosophy on Healing, a groundbreaking guide that helps us live our best lives.

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Episode 125: Creating Healing Communities After Loss

Posted on February 26, 2018 - by admin

Debbie Rambis joined The Compassionate Friends in 2011 after the drowning death of her 29 year old son Tony.  She has served in numerous capacities for The Compassionate Friends, and is currently their Executive Director.  Jeannette Maré founded the Ben’s Bells Project after the sudden death of her two-year-old son Ben. Ben’s Bells focuses on kindness, and has become nationally recognized, with over 30,000 volunteers.

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