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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 135: Child Loss: Why and How Did They Die?

Posted on June 27, 2018 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria Horsley and Heidi Horsley interview Theresa Lervolino whose daughter, Jessica age 27 was killed in 2010 in an automobile crash.  Theresa will discuss how serving as a chapter leader of The Compassionate Friends has again helped her to find hope. Annah Elizabeth is the author Digging For The Light, and contributor to The Grief Diaries. She is also a bereaved parent of an infant and is the creator of The Five Facets Philosophy on Healing.

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Episode 132: Resilience After Loss

Posted on April 12, 2018 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley, interview bereaved parents, Glen Lord and Lynda Cheldelin Fell, founders of the International Grief Institute. Glen is past president of the national board of directors of The Compassionate Friends, co-founder of The Grief Toolbox, and executive producer of the Walking Through Grief® series. Lynda Cheldelin Fell is an international bestselling author, and creator of the award-winning Grief Diaries series. She has authored over 30 books, and conducted hundreds of interviews.

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Episode 131: Redefining Ourselves After Loss

Posted on April 11, 2018 - by admin

On this show, Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley interview Christine Duminiak and Dr. Tanya Lord about redefining ourselves after multiple losses.  Christine is an internationally recognized expert on afterlife contacts and signs, and a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist.  She has authored 5 books and co-hosts, Ask the Angels radio show. Tanya lost her 4 yr. old son Noah, due to medical error.  She is the co-founder of The Grief Toolbox, a dynamic national presenter and Director of patient and family engagement at the Foundation for Healthy Communities in New Hampshire.

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Episode 129: The Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation: Supporting Research and Hope

Posted on April 10, 2018 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley talk with Dr. Gary Jaworski, President of Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation and social worker, Jessica Elder, Bereavement Program Manager, about support, research and the needs of families who have lost a child to a brain tumor. Joining the group is bereaved parent, Sandy Perkins, who discusses how CBTF’s bereavement program helped her after losing her son, Sam to a brain tumor. A Children’s Brain Tumor video clip is shown.

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Episode 128: Coping with the High Profile Death of a Child

Posted on April 10, 2018 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley will interview Jamie Bright and Delain Johnson, about coping with the high profile death of a child, and how they coped. Danielle was murdered by her boyfriend.  Delain is Vice President of Bereaved Parents USA, and a licensed counselor, specializing in grief and loss. Her son, Christopher, an army captain, was killed in action during Operation Iraqi Freedom. A video clip is show of Bereaved Parents USA.

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Episode 127: Regaining Your Health After Loss

Posted on April 10, 2018 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley explore with Basia Mosinski and Glenda Powell how to regain your health after loss. Glenda is Co-Chapter Leader of the Newport Beach Compassionate Friends chapter, and serves in memory of her son Garrison.  Basia is a health and wellness coach. She is Founder and Chapter Leader of The Compassionate Friends in Newport Beach. Basia serves in memory of her son Richard and her step-son, Logan. A video clip of Dr. Mark Keep is shown.

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Episode 126: The Healing Power of Peer to Peer Support

Posted on February 26, 2018 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley explore with Bob Burt and Debbie Rambis, both bereaved parents, the healing power of peer to peer support. Bob Burt has a Hall of Fame Football coaching career, has served on the Board of Directors for The Compassionate Friends, and speaks on Student Suicide Prevention. Debbie Rambis is the Executive Director for The Compassionate Friends, the world’s largest peer to peer support group, bringing hope to millions of bereaved parents, siblings, and grandparents. joined The Compassionate Friends in 2011.

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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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Episode 124: Recovery and Rediscovery after Loss

Posted on February 26, 2018 - by admin

On this show Dr. Heidi Horsley and Dr. Gloria Horsley talk with Pamela Hagens and Dr. Janis Johnston, about Recovery and Rediscovery after Loss.  Pamela Hagens lost her 19 year old son Samuel in 2013. She is a lifetime proponent of health through exercise.  Dr. Janis Johnston is a counseling psychologist, who lost her husband in midlife, inspiring her to write her book, Midlife Maze:  Recovery and Rediscovery After Loss, in which she shares her wisdom and experience.  

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Episode 123: On The Road Again-Angels Across The USA Tour

Posted on February 26, 2018 - by admin

On this show Dr. Heidi Horsley talks with Alan Pedersen, singer, songwriter and bereaved parent. Alan is the past Executive Director of The Compassionate Friends and is currently on the road with The Angels Across the USA Tour where he will speak and perform in over 100 U.S. cities in 2018. Joining them on the show are long time friends Allie Sims Franklin and Mitch Carmody. The group visits the Tour Van as well as hears Alan Sing his original hit song I’ll Never Walk Alone.

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