Open to Hope Podcast

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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Cori Bussolari: Orphaned, The Death of Both Parents

Posted on June 14, 2007 - by Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley

Dr. Cori Bussolari tells the story of the separate deaths of each of her parents and how that shaped her path in life. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/2010/10/Cori-Bussolari-061407.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Bud Welch: From Rage to Reconciliation

Posted on June 7, 2007 - by Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley

After the death of Bud Welch’s daughter in the bombing of the Oklahoma Federal Building, he talks about his move from rage to forgiveness. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/2007/06/Bud_Welch_060707.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | […]

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Beth Page: A Mother’s Journey Through Grief

Posted on May 31, 2007 - by Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley

After the loss of her young son, Beth Page and her husband create special gifts for grieving families through their business Dakota Winds. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/2007/05/Beth_Page_053107.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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David Browning: Death of a Mother; Intergrating Personal and Professional Knowledge

Posted on May 24, 2007 - by Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley

David Browning shares his experience with loss, including the loss of his mother when he was 13 years old, and how to help others in grief. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/2010/10/David-Browning-052407.mp3Podcast: Play in new […]

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Polly Moore: Thoughts on Being a Bereaved Parent and Grandparent

Posted on May 17, 2007 - by Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley

Polly Moore talks about the loss of not only a child, but also a grandchild and the profound changes that occurred in her life. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/2010/10/Polly-Moore-051707.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | […]

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Debra Reagan: Getting Through Mother’s Day

Posted on May 10, 2007 - by Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley

Debra Reagan shares her story of her son’s bi-polar diagnosis and later the accidental overdose that lead to his death. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/2010/10/Debra-Reagan-051007.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Francesca McCartney: Living with a Mother’s Death by Suicide

Posted on May 3, 2007 - by Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley

Francesca McCartney shares how holistic arts have helped her heal following the death of her mother by suicide. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/2007/05/Francesca_McCartney_050307.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Mitch Carmody: Letters To My Son

Posted on April 27, 2007 - by Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley

Mitch Carmody shares his grief and healing after the death, through cancer, of his 7-year-old son. Mitch was then inspired to write Letters to My Son. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/2010/10/MItch-Carmody-042706.mp3Podcast: Play in new […]

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Dr. Esther Wender: The Impact of Losing a Child

Posted on April 26, 2007 - by Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley

Dr. Esther Wender talks about the impact of losing a child, and her steps to help others in grief. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/2010/10/Ester-Wender-042607.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Anne Byrnes: Multiple Loss; Losing a Child and a Husband

Posted on April 19, 2007 - by Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley

Anne Byrnes has gone on to get her masters in counseling and developed spiritual retreats for families dealing with loss. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/audio.opentohope.com/2007/04/Anne_Byrnes_041907.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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