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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Jonathan Pitts: Grief and God

Posted on November 11, 2021 - by admin

Where was God? A question asked by many after a death.  Join Dr’s. Heidi and Gloria Horsley and their guest bereaved spouse, pastor and author Jonathan Pitts for a lively discussion of how God supports us through our losses.  He is the author of My Wynter Season: Seeing God’s Faithfulness in the Shadow of Grief. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Jonathan-Pitts-Grief-and-God.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Carole Brody Fleet: Embracing The New You

Posted on November 1, 2021 - by admin

Has a loss gotten you down? Join Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi and guest Carole Brody Fleet to learn how through her own story she has inspired millions of bereaved people to not only survive but thrive.  She has authored a number of books including Women Wear Stilettos and Loss IS A FOUR-LETTER WORD:  A Bereavement Boot Camp for the Widowed.   https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Carole-Brody-Fleet-Embracing-The-New-You.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Sally Ponzio: A Song Of Healing

Posted on October 28, 2021 - by admin

Have you found comfort and healing in music? If so, join Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi and Sallyann Ponzio for the inspiring story of how her deceased son’s words were used to create a song of wisdom and comfort. The entire song can be heard on YouTube. https://youtu.be/V9f_Yt1PFFM    https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Sally-Ponzio-A-Song-Of-Healing.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Mike Bernhardt: Poetry A Creative Tool For Healing

Posted on October 21, 2021 - by admin

Has poetry been a companion on your grief journey? Join Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley and their guest Mike Bernhardt who turned to writing poetry after the death of his wife. As a part of his grief journey he solicited poems, essays and images from others sharing their journey and produced the book Voices of the Grieving Heart.   https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Mike-Bernhardt-Poetry-A-Creative-Tool-For-Healing.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Catherine Tidd: Widowed What Now

Posted on October 14, 2021 - by admin

  Wondering how to cope with the loss of a partner? Join Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley and their guest Catherine Tidd for a discussion of grief, loss and renewal.  Catherine is the author of Confessions of a Mediocre Widow, owner of Social Seed Marketing and an Open to Hope Writer.   https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Catherine-Tidd-Widowed-What-Now.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Joyal Mulheron: Turning Your Loss into Your Passion

Posted on October 12, 2021 - by admin

Are you looking to make meaning from your loss? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and hear how Joyal Mulheron, founder of Evermore, is working to change policy and advance research for bereaved families. Be inspired by her current work in Washington D.C. and learn how you too can impact public policy. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Joyal-Mulheron-Turning-Your-Loss-into-Your-Passion.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Linda Zelik: Demystifying After-death Communications

Posted on October 7, 2021 - by admin

Are you interested in after-death communication? Join Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley and their guest Linda Zelik to learn how signs from her deceased son Kevin have changed her life and have been a source of tremendous solace and hope. She is the author of From Despair to Hope: Survival Guide for Bereaved Parents.    https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Linda-Zelik-Demystifying-After-death-Communications.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Dave Roberts and Patty Furino: One Man’s Spiritual Transformation

Posted on September 30, 2021 - by admin

Are you wondering how spiritual practices can empower you? Join Dr. Heidi and Dr. Gloria Horsley, psychologist and bereaved parent, Dave Roberts and Reverend Patty Eurino to learn how meeting Reverend Eurino spiritually transformed Dave’s grief journey. They are the authors of When the Psychology Professor Met The Minister. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Dave-Roberts-and-Patty-Furino-One-Mans-Spiritual-Transformation.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Allyson England Drake: Continuing Bonds After The Death of a Parent

Posted on September 23, 2021 - by admin

Are you an adult grieving the loss of a parent? Join Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley and their guest grief expert and founder of Full Circle, Allyson England Drake. Get tips and tools for grief support.   https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Allyson-England-Drake-Continuing-Bonds-After-The-Death-of-a-Parent.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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Susan Casey MSW MFA: Mining for Joy

Posted on September 16, 2021 - by admin

Feeling grief fatigue? It may be time to look at your individual purpose and inherent strengths?  Join Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley and Susan Casey licensed mental health clinician and certified life coach to learn how she again found joy following the death of her beloved brother. She is an Open to Hope writer and the author of Rock On: Mining for Joy in the Deep River of Grief. https://media.blubrry.com/open_to_hope_1/www.opentohope.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Susan-Casey-MSW-MFA-Mining-for-Joy.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

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