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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 180: Minding Your Grieving Soul

Posted on December 15, 2019 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley interview Karla Helbert and Heather Stang about mindfulness, yoga, and grief.  Karla is a bereaved mom, a licensed professional counselor, and a certified yoga instructor. She is also the author of Finding Your Own Way to Grieve: A Creative Activity Workbook for Kids & Teens on the Autism Spectrum, and Yoga for Grief and Loss.  Heather is a yoga therapist, and the author of Mindfulness & Grief, she is also on the advisory board for the, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS).  Josh Robinson will close the show with a drumming […]

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Episode 179: The Beat of Grief

Posted on December 15, 2019 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley interview Claudia Coenen and Josh Robinson about Expressing Grief Creatively. Claudia is a widow, the creator of the Karuna Cards, and author of A Creative Toolkit for Grief and Bereavement. Josh is a member of “Alo Brasil” and “The Spoken Hand Percussion Orchestra,” he is also a teaching artist and facilitates workshops and school assemblies. Josh will close the show with a drumming performance.

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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 177: Yoga as Fuel for Healing with Paul Denniston

Posted on November 13, 2019 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley interview Paul Denniston, about how yoga helped him heal after his sister Ella died of cancer. Paul created Grief Yoga and has taught his practice to thousands of people all over the world. He teaches at Kripalu Center and Esalen. His online courses focus on using grief as fuel for healing through movement and yoga. The show will close with Meghan Pulles singing the song, Light After Loss.

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Episode 176: How Does the Grief Expert Handle Grief? with David Kessler

Posted on November 13, 2019 - by admin

On this show, Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley interview David Kessler, about how the grief expert handles grief. David is a world renowned expert on grief, whose 21 yr. Old son David died of an accidental overdose. He has authored 5 bestselling books two with Elizabeth Kubler-Ross, and one with Louise Hay. His most recent book is Finding Meaning, the Sixth Stage of Grief. The show will close with Meghan Pulles singing Darkness into Light.

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Episode 175: Finding Meaning, The Sixth Stage of Grief with David Kessler

Posted on November 13, 2019 - by admin

On this show, Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley interview David Kessler, about how the grief expert handles grief. David is a world renowned expert on grief, whose 21 yr old son David died of an accidental overdose. He has authored 5 bestselling books, two with Elizabeth Kubler-Ross, and one with Louise Hay. His most recent book is Finding Meaning, the Sixth Stage of Grief. The show will close with Meghan Pulles singing the song, How?

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Episode 174: Surviving the Death of a Son

Posted on September 25, 2019 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria and Dr Heidi Horsley interview Roy Davies, and Anne Castaldo about surviving the death of a son.  Roy and Anne both serve on the National Board of Directors for The Compassionate Friends. Roy lost 2 sons, Roy Jr. died at 20 of an undiagnosed heart condition, and Taylor died at 15 of a rare blood disorder.   Anne’s son Tony, died at 24 of a medical error.

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