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Feeling discouraged? Relax and tune into the Open to Hope podcast and hear Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley interview guests with inspiring stories about recovery from loss.

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Grief As A Path to Self Care with Suzanne Falter

Posted on April 11, 2019 - by admin

Suzanne Falter is proof of how human beings can rise again from the most difficult of circumstances. In 2012 her daughter, Teal collapsed of cardiac arrest and died 6 days later causing Suzanne to experience a spiritual unfolding. Suzanne is the author of multiple self-help titles including How Much Joy Can You Stand? and Living Your Joy. She is a popular leader for women (and men) learning how to bring self care into their lives. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Grief-As-A-Path-to-Self-Care-with-Suzanne-Falter.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Afterlife Children Live On In Spirit with Elizabeth Boisson

Posted on April 4, 2019 - by admin

Elizabeth Boisson has two children in spirit, Chelsea who passed when she was two days old in France in 1991, and her son, Morgan, who passed in 2009 at the Base Camp of Mt Everest in Tibet. As soon as Morgan passed, Elizabeth felt him hug her from the inside and realized that love never dies. One week later she created a Facebook group for bereaved parents. In 2012 she co-founded Helping Parents Heal for which she is the President. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Afterlife-Children-Live-On-In-Spirit-with-Elizabeth-Boisson.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Hospital Error with Dr. Heidi Horsley and Dr. Gloria Horsley

Posted on April 2, 2019 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi take on the topic of hospital error from a question submitted my Margaret, “My elderly mother died in the hospital the night before she was scheduled for Open Heart Surgery. I feel somewhat to blame as she told me the hospital medications were lowering her blood pressure too much. I feel really sad and angry and wonder if taking action against the hospital would make me feel better. “What are your thoughts?” https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Hospital-Error-with-Dr.-Heidi-Horsley-and-Dr.-Gloria-Horsley.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Anne Castaldo: Helping Siblings Heal

Posted on March 28, 2019 - by admin

Anne Castaldo started the The Tony Brown Foundation as a tribute to a life well lived and believes that even after loss you can lead a full, productive and passionate life. She created the foundation after the loss of her youngest son, Tony, who is survived by his two older brothers. She has gone on to heal and help others heal as well. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Anne-Castaldo-Helping-Siblings-Heal.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Do’s and Don’ts for Bereavement Support with Dr. Heidi Horsley and Dr. Gloria Horsley

Posted on March 26, 2019 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi respond to the following question from Randy, “Last night in my bereavement group one of the members suggested that it was important to educate friends and family on how to treat the bereaved. Could you give me some tips on the do’s and don’ts for bereavement support?” https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Dos-and-Donts-for-Bereavement-Support-with-DrHeidi-Horsley-and-DrGloria-Horsley.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Lynda Fishman: Grief and Repairing Your Rainbows

Posted on March 21, 2019 - by admin

Meet Lynda Fishman, author of Repairing Rainbows and survivor of an unspeakable tragedy. When Lynda was 13, her mother and two sisters were killed in a plane crash. Her father fell into a deep depression, and she was essentially left to fend for herself. Lynda is a retired MSW and retired grief therapist, summer camp director, college professor and inspirational speaker with a message of courage, strength and hope. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Lynda-Fishman-Grief-and-Repairing-Your-Rainbows.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Grief In The Workplace final with Dr. Heidi and Dr. Gloria Horsley

Posted on March 19, 2019 - by admin

On this show Dr. Heidi and Gloria Horsley respond to Gary’s question regarding strategies he can use while going back to work after a death. “My dad died a month ago and I am back to work next week. I work in high tech and am a bit concerned with controlling my feelings. Could you give me some suggestions?” https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Grief-In-The-Workplace-final-with-Dr.-Heidi-and-Dr.-Gloria-Horsley.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Disaster and Violence: How Can I Cope? with April Naturale

Posted on March 14, 2019 - by admin

April Naturale is a traumatic stress specialist. She directed New York’s mental health response to Sept. 11th and has responded to disasters and mass violence events across the U.S. and 9 countries. Dr. Naturale is currently working with victims of the Las Vegas Shooting and training Humanitarian Aid workers for the European Union. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Disaster-and-Violence-How-Can-I-Cope-with-April-Naturale.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Family Dynamics After a Death with Dr. Heidi and Dr. Gloria Horsley

Posted on March 12, 2019 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley respond to Kathi’s question, “How do you get other (family) members to open up about the death when you know for a fact that they are suppressing it evidenced by their lifestyle actions and choices”. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Family-Dynamics-After-a-Death-with-Dr.-Heidi-and-Dr.-Gloria-Horsley.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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After Death His Music Lives On with Alycia Marshall

Posted on March 7, 2019 - by admin

Dr. Alycia Marshall lost her only child, Aaron Gene Marshall (AG), to a single car accident on April 11, 2016 at the age of 19.  As an active member of The Compassionate Friends and Bereaved Parents USA, she shares hope, encouragement and practical advice with others on the grief journey.  She has also written for the Alive Alone newsletter. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/After-Death-His-Music-Lives-On-with-Alycia-Marshall.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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