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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 98: Dr. Jason Stroller and Dr. Matthew McKay: Exploring The Invisible Universe

Posted on January 5, 2017 - by admin

Where do we go what happens after death?  On this show Dr. Gloria and Alan Pedersen Executive Director of The Compassionate Friends explore the invisible universe with two bereaved dads Dr. Jason Stroller author of My Life After Life Matthew McKay Ph.D. author of Seeking Jordan regarding their books written in collaboration with their deceased son’s across the abyss of life and death.  Alan Pedersen Sings

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Episode 97:Nancy Mae and Melanie Warner: Defining Moments: Coping With Loss

Posted on January 5, 2017 - by admin

Pregnancy loss and the death of a young child are defining moments in ones life.  On this show Dr. Heidi and Dr. Gloria Horsley interview Nancy Mae  author of  “The Energetic Fertility Method:  Tools for a Healthy Conception and beyond and Melanie Warner Author of Defining Moments: Coping With the Loss of a Child Regarding Techniques for Self-discovery While Dealing with Loss.  Alan Pedersen Executive Director of The Compassionate Friends sings at end of the show.

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Episode 96: Grief Healing: Twelve Steps with Richard Wood and Nisha Zenoff

Posted on December 23, 2016 - by admin

Having a son killed in a fall is a traumatic experience. On this show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley and Alan Pedersen discuss with Richard Wood of The Compassionate Friends and Nisha Zenoff their journeys through grief to again finding hope. Nisha is the author of THE UNSPEAKABLE LOSS: How Do You Live After A Child Dies? Alan Pedersen sings Tonight We Light This Candle.

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Episode 95: Coping With Cancer with Sue Matthews and Dr. Wendy Lichtenthal

Posted on December 12, 2016 - by admin

Cancer deaths are difficult and traumatic for families. On this show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley talk with Sue Matthews, parent of Taylor, and founder of Conquering Kidz Cancer, and Dr. Wendy Lichtenthal, clinical psychologist and director of the Bereavement Clinic at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, about ways to cope and find meaning after a death to cancer.

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Episode 94: Loss and Its Impact on Parenting with Elizabeth DeVita-Raeburn and Rachel Stephenson

Posted on December 12, 2016 - by admin

Have you ever thought about how loss can impact parenting?  On this show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley explore this important topic with bereaved sibling Elizabeth DeVita-Raeburn, author of The Empty Room, Understanding Sibling Loss,  and Rachel Stephenson, producer of the TED talk Against Grieving in Silence inspired by the early death of her mother.

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Episode 93: Grief: A Public and a Private Matter with Mary Rockefeller Morgan and Scarlett Lewis

Posted on December 7, 2016 - by admin

How does a family grieve a high-profile loss? On this show Drs. Gloria and Heidi Horsley explore the issue with Mary Rockefeller Morgan whose twin brother, Michael, went missing in New Guinea and Scarlett Lewis whose son, Jessie, died in the Sandy Hook school shooting. Mary is the author of When Grief Calls Forth The Healing: A Memoir of Losing A Twin and Scarlett is the author of Nurturing Healing Love: A Mother’s Journey of Hope and Forgiveness

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Episode 92: Sudden Death Regaining Balance with Dr. Neal Raisman, Rob Goor, and Steven Francesco

Posted on December 7, 2016 - by admin

Feeling out of balance? Has sudden death disrupted your equilibrium? Join Dr. Gloria Horsley, Dr. Heidi Horsley, Dr. Neal Raisman, Rob Goor, and Steven Francesco for tips on stabilizing your life after loss. Neal is the author of Standing On One Foot, Rob authored Dear Andrew, and Steven is founder of Do No Harm Network, and author of Overmedicated and Undertreated.

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Episode 91: Empower yourself after Loss with Steven Francesco and Rob Goor

Posted on December 7, 2016 - by admin

Feeling powerless? Having regrets? Join Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley in an interview with two bereaved dads’ Steven Francesco and Rob Goor. Steven is founder of Do No Harm Network, author of Overmedicated and Undertreated, and Rob authored Dear Andrew.  Learn how you too can empower yourself through advocacy and writing.

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Episode 85: Transforming Grief After The Death of A Mother and Daughter with Lo Anne Mayer

Posted on October 2, 2016 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley interviewed Lo Anne Mayer on the death of her mother and how she found comfort and understanding by conversing with her mother through meditation and writing. After the tragic suicide of her daughter, Cyndi, Lo Anne again found comfort in writing as a conduit between herself, her mother, and her deceased daughter. She is the author of Celestial Conversations and teaches her simple and effective method to the bereaved.

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Episode 84: Military Loss with Jeanne Harris Weaver and Donn Weaver

Posted on September 25, 2016 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley interviewed artist Jeanne Harris Weaver and her husband, Donn Weaver, a retired Foreign Service Diplomat.  Their son, Todd, an Army Ranger, was killed while on deployment in Afghanistan.  In his memory, Jeanne created twenty-one pictures in the year following Todd’s death.  A tribute clip is shown honoring Bonnie Carroll, founder of TAPS, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors.

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