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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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Jenna Cohen: How to Embrace Your Life After Multiple Losses

Posted on November 8, 2018 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley interview Jenna Cohen bereaved parent and spouse. Six years after the death of her baby her beloved husband, Len died of brain cancer. As a result of her losses she made a decision to leave her career and change her life. She has remarried and is currently working on a degree in social work at Columbia University and plans to work in the area of grief and trauma. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Jenna-Cohen-How-to-Embrace-Your-Life-After-Multiple-Losses.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Michael Rovito: Getting Men and Boys to Express Feelings

Posted on November 1, 2018 - by admin

On this show Dr. Heidi and Dr. Gloria Horsley interview Dr. Michael Rovito Founder/President of Men’s Health Initiative and professor at the University of Central Florida regarding strategies that he uses to empower men and to help them express their feelings. Dr. Rovito uses his own story to illustrate how one can go from despair to find hope and healing. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Michael-Rovito-Getting-Men-and-Boys-to-Express-Feelings.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Denise Ganulin: Will I Ever Smile Again?

Posted on October 25, 2018 - by admin

Denise Ganulin has been a songwriter for many years but after losing her daughter, Holland Ashley her writing ability and creativity seemed absent. Then, in order to deal with her grief journey she started writing again and found a special peace and comfort in sharing her music with others who know loss. Her song Don’t Know When is played on the show. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Denise-Ganulin-Will-I-Ever-Smile-Again.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Lisa Zucker: Post-traumatic Hotline

Posted on October 18, 2018 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley discuss with Lisa Zucker Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Thanatologist her work with the local school shooting at Douglas High School in Parkland Florida. Lisa has been involved in the formation of a nonprofit called Professionals United for Parkland aimed at connecting people with mental health resources. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Lisa-Zucker-Post-traumatic-Hotline.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Zander Sprague: Murder; Finding A Positive Pathway

Posted on October 11, 2018 - by admin

Zander Sprague is the go to speaker and author for Sibling Loss. His mission is to help sibling survivors define their loss and choose a positive pathway. His internationally acclaimed book, Making Lemonade: Choosing A Positive Pathway After Losing Your Sibling has helped people around the world. He also hosts the podcast The Lemonade Stand that is for and about Sibling Survivors. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Zander-Sprague-Murder-Finding-A-Positive-Pathway.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Justin Yopp: Bereaved Dads: Making The Most of Mr. Mom

Posted on October 4, 2018 - by admin

Justin M. Yopp, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist and Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of North Carolina. Dr. Yopp also co-leads the Widowed Parent program at UNC and is co-author of “The Group: Seven Widowed Fathers Reimagine Life.” Prior to coming to UNC, Dr. Yopp worked at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Justin-Yopp-Bereaved-Dads-Making-The-Most-of-Mr-Mom.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Sue Matthews: Cancer Treatment For Kids Needs To Change!

Posted on September 27, 2018 - by admin

Sue Matthews, along with her sister Andrea Cohane is the author of Paint Your Hair Blue, a mother’s longing to give enduring eloquence to her daughter’s voice, to not let it go silent. Sue is President of the Taylor Matthews Foundation, Tay-Bandz, an organization, whose mission is to fund innovative research and treatments that can reach sick children today. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Sue-Matthews-Cancer-Treatment-For-Kids-Needs-To-Change.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Donna Codell: Is Grief Stealing Your Health?

Posted on September 20, 2018 - by admin

Donna Codell is a wellness educator helping others make good nutritional decisions. She lost her husband Evan Michael and her daughter, Jennifer within a year of each other. Donna is the author of There Are No Alligators in Heaven! https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Donna-Codell-Is-Grief-Stealing-Your-Health.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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John Polo: Grief Shame

Posted on September 13, 2018 - by admin

John Polo is an author, blogger, speaker, and life coach. After the passing of his wife, Michelle, John discovered a deep passion for writing and speaking about love, loss, grief, healing, empowerment and hope. He is the author of the best-selling book “Widowed. Rants, Raves and Randoms”.

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Greg Adams: Good Mourning

Posted on September 6, 2018 - by admin

Greg Adams, LCSW, ACSW, FT is Program Coordinator for the Center for Good Mourning and Staff Bereavement Support at Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Greg is also an adjunct professor in the University of Arkansas-Little Rock Graduate School of Social Work and currently serves as Chair of the Credentialing Council for the Association of Death Education and Counseling. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Greg-Adams-Good-Mourning.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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