Melissa Red Hoffman: Meaning Making After Traumatic Loss

Posted on February 27, 2025 - by admin

Are you feeling alone after a traumatic loss? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Melissa Red Hoffman, MD. Red is an acute care surgeon at Mission Hospital Asheville, NC and one of only 90 US surgeons board-certified in Hospice and Palliative Care. On this show she shares with us how she found meaning and hope after surviving two multiple violent deaths including the murder of her father and the suicide of her boyfriend. She is a podcaster, writer, researcher and leader in the field of Palliative Care. Be sure to catch her TED Talk. 

Families for Safe Streets

Posted on February 20, 2025 - by admin

Have you had a loved one or family member killed or injured by traffic violence?  Join Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley and their guests Amy Cohen, Dr. Regine Bateson, and Ana Theis to learn about the. National movement supporting all those who are personally impacted by traffic violence.  Amy Cohen, Co-Founded Families for Safe Streets after her 12-year-old son Sammy was killed crossing the street in a pedestrian zone. Dr. Regina Bateson is an assistant professor in the political science department at the University of Colorado Boulder, who conducted a long-term study of Families for Safe Streets.  Ana Theis […]

Julie Ryan: Communicating With Spirits

Posted on February 13, 2025 - by admin

Have you wondered what a deceased pet or loved one would say if they could speak? Join Dr’s Heidi and Gloria Horsley and their guest Julie Ryan Psychic Medium and Medical Intuitive.  Julie is a businesswoman, inventor, author, podcaster, and a serial entrepreneur. She is the author of Angelic Attendants and Julie’s Angel Messages books.  https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Julie-Ryan_-Communicating-With-Spirits.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Nate McClendon:Making Music in the Midst of Grief and Trauma

Posted on February 6, 2025 - by admin

Are you looking for a new perspective on grief? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Nate McClendon bereaved dad of Naomi and Teaching Artist in Residence at Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art – Kansas State University. Nate is a jazz musician and the author of The Emerging You: A New Approach to Grief and the Griever. You can find him at: natemcclendon.com https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Nate-McClendon_Making-Music-in-the-Midst-of-Grief-and-Trauma-azq8njSLZKs.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Mark Bodnarczuk: Accidental Fentanyl Poisoning

Posted on January 30, 2025 - by admin

Trying to make sense of a senseless death to accidental overdose? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Mark Bodnarczuk bereaved dad of 17-year- old Thomas who died shortly after taking a pill he bought on the Internet that he believed was Xanax but was fentanyl. Learn how Mark coped with the loss of his only son but also how he went on to forgiveness. He is the author of Finding New Life After the Death of My Son. Visit Mark Bodnarczuk at:  markbodnarczuk.com https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Mark-Bodnarczuk_-Accidental-Fentanyl-Poisoning-mfBTQtSos04.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Aura Rose Dealing with Baby Loss Dealing with Baby Loss

Posted on January 23, 2025 - by admin

Are you feeling that miscarriage is a taboo subject? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Aura Rose to explore and create space for discussion of baby loss through the experiences and perspectives of both men and women. She is the creator of Visionary Mindfulness™, and the author of Sacred Sadness: Insights into the Spiritual and Energetic Layers of Miscarriage. Visit Aura Rose at:www.travelingalchemy.art https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Aura-Rose_-Dealing-with-Baby-Loss.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Vanessa Francis: Healing from Suicide Loss

Posted on January 16, 2025 - by admin

What does it take to heal from a sudden and traumatic loss? Join Dr. Heidi Horsley and her guest Vanessa Francis to hear the answer to this question. Vanessa lost her husband Rick to suicide, she found meaning in the tragedy by volunteering with Heartache2Hope, an organization that provides support to suicide grievers. Vanessa volunteers with Soaring Spirits Canada for their camp widow program where she co-leads the suicide support circle. Visit Vanessa Francis at: vanessafrancis.com https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Vanessa-Francis_-Healing-from-Suicide-Loss.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Leslie Lagos Grieving a Death Due to Substance Related Causes

Posted on January 9, 2025 - by admin

Are you struggling with what to say or do after the loss of a loved one to substance related causes? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Leslie Lagos, bereaved sibling and Director of The Sun Will Rise (TSWR) a non-profit bereavement support organization founded by bereaved parent, Robyn Houston-Bean. She also co-facilitates TSWR’s Peer Grief Support Group for People in Recovery, SADOD. Visit Leslie Lagos at: www.thesunwillrise.org https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Leslie-Lagos-Grieving-a-Death-Due-to-Substance-Related-Causes.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Brittany DeSantis: Coping with Loss through Art and Writing

Posted on January 2, 2025 - by admin

Do you feel like you are unable to cope after the death of a parent? Join Dr. Heidi Horsley and her guest Brittany DeSantis, as they discuss how art and writing helped Brittany cope after the death of her Dad, when she was just 13 yrs. old. Through her business Peak Paper Company, Brittany has taught the art of calligraphy, watercolor and journaling worldwide. She is the author of, Forge You Not, which has hit the #1 most gifted spot on Amazon, and won a National Indie Excellence Award. Visit Brittany DeSantis at: www.peakpaperco.com https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Brittany-DeSantis_-Coping-with-Loss-through-Art-and-Writing-TYz70WdyNVU.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | […]

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Sundari Malcolm: Life’s Greatest Transition

Posted on December 26, 2024 - by admin

The death of both parents can leave us feeling lost and alone. Join Dr. Heidi Horsley and her guest Sundari Malcolm to discuss tools you will need to manage one of life’s greatest transitions. Sundari lost her mother to Breast Cancer, and four years later lost her father to Brain Cancer. She is the author of the Grief Gem, and the founder of A Healing Doula. Sundari is also the BIPOC Grief Educator and Care Curator for The Dinner Party. Visit Sundari Malcolm at: ahealingdoula.com https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Sundari-Malcolm_-Lifes-Greatest-Transition.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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