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Episode 60: Traumatic Sibling Loss: Finding Hope Again

Posted on December 14, 2015 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria Horsley and co-host Alan Pedersen, Executive Director of The Compassionate Friends, interview two guests regarding coping with grief after a traumatic sibling loss. The first guest is Megan MacFarland, sister of Staff Sgt.Marc Small, who was killed in Afghanistan in 2009. The second guest is Zander Sprague, whose sister was murdered in 1996. Zander is the author of Making Lemonade: Choosing a Positive Pathway After Losing a Sibling. Inspired by their loses both Megan and Zander have gone on to develop careers helping others. Zander by getting a degree in counseling and Megan in occupational […]

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Episode 55: Sibling Bereavement: Supporting Domestic Partners

Posted on October 27, 2015 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley interview, domestic partners, David Oldroyd, a leading interior designer, and Ronnie Genotti, an artist and Director of Servo Marketing and Design, regarding the death of David’s brother, Robert.  Hal Bromm, owner of Hal Bromm Gallery, and Doneley Meris, executive director at HIV Arts Network, join David and Ronnie to talk about how deaths of family and friends have impacted them as domestic partners.

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Episode 50: Family Dynamics When Dealing With Loss

Posted on October 4, 2015 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley interview the Ferber family: Dorothy, the mom, David, the dad, and their son, Jordon who talk openly about the death of their son and brother, Russell, and how his death impacted their lives.  They also talk about how they have honored his name through The Compassionate Friends and forming the Russell Ferber Foundation.  Jordon Ferber facilitates a sibling loss group and also hosts the podcast “Where’s The Grief”.

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Episode 39: Finding Hope After Multiple Deaths

Posted on January 14, 2015 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley interview Jill Kraft Thompson an amazing woman who has re-built her life after losing five people she loved the most. She survived the car crash that killed five members of her family – her husband Bart, her two sons, Ben and Sam, her mom and her niece, Sarah. She is the author of “Finding Jill”.  Richard Beck Ph.D. and trauma expert gives his thoughts on trauma recovery.  The show will closes with singer songwriter Paul Alexander singing “Light a Candle”.

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Episode 37: Sibling Loss

Posted on November 30, 2014 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley discuss with comedian Jordon Feber and Keith Singer the impact of the loss of their siblings and how they have found hope after loss and gone to inspire others who have lost brothers and sisters.  Both Jordon and Keith are involved with The Compassionate Friends Foundation and have helped thousands of siblings on their journey of loss and recovery.  The show closes with Capathia Jenkins and Amber Iman signing “We Will Never Be Apart” from the musical “Harriet” based on the story of Harriet Tubman.

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Episode 35: Grieving Disability and Death

Posted on November 11, 2014 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley discuss with  Louise Bruce, bereaved mom the experience of losing two special needs children, Laura and Chris.   Louise has honored the children by starting the LaChris Connection serving families of kids with disabilities.  The second guest is Isabel Stenzel Byrnes, Hospice social worker, Cystic Fibrosis survivor and author of “The Power of two:  A Twin Triumph Over Cystic Fibrosis” Isabel discusses her process in coping with Cystic Fibrosis, lung transplants and the death of her twin.  These inspirational guests show how through hope, charity and love they have overcome […]

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Episode 31: Forgiveness

Posted on February 12, 2014 - by admin

On This show Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley discuss with Fred Luskin Ph.D. the rationale for forgiveness and why forgiveness is necessary. Radha Stern author and victims advocate will join Dr. Luskin to discuss how she deals with forgiveness when the man who murdered her son shows no remorse. The show closes with music by Randy Cookson and Peter Anderson.

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Episode 29: Holiday Candle Lighting and Cooking

Posted on February 12, 2014 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley discuss with the executive director of The Compassionate Friends, Alan Pedersen, bereavement advice for getting through the holidays. Included is a segment from The Compassionate Friends, Midpensula Chapter, National Candlelighting. Katie Morford registered dietician and author of Mom’s Kitchen Handbook closes the show with ideas for making easy and healthy foods during the holidays.

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Episode 28: Grief Styles: The Enneagram

Posted on February 12, 2014 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley discuss grieving styles given Enneagram personality types with the author of the Enneagram Made Easy, Elizabeth Wagele, and Jan Conlon, grief support expert. Katie Morford registered dietician and author of Mom’s Kitchen Handbook gives tips for healthy eating during stressful times.

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Episode 27: Grieving Styles: Myers Briggs

Posted on February 12, 2014 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley interview Lisa Prosser-Dodds, PhD, Therapist and Author regarding individualized grief responses based upon Jungian personality types, measured by the Myers-Briggs Personality Type Indicator (GRIEFtype). Musician discusses how his grief type is expressed through his music.

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