Open to Hope TV

Don't miss watching the award-winning TV series, "Open to Hope," hosted by Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley. Each episode will to introduce you to people who have suffered loss and again found hope.

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Episode 150: Spouse Loss Hurts

Posted on December 10, 2018 - by admin

On this show Dr’s Heidi and Gloria Horsley interview Lisa Kolb bereaved spouse of Erik, who died in a climbing accident on Mount Rainier, and Jenna Cohen MSW, whose husband, Len died of brain cancer, regarding spouse loss and the challenges of a terminal illness compared to a sudden loss.

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Episode 149: Preserving Art Legacies After Loss

Posted on November 28, 2018 - by admin

Art leaves a lasting impression on the world and keeps legacies alive for generations. On this show Dr. Heidi Horsley and guest co-host Doneley Meris, Executive Director of HIV Arts Network, discuss with Hal Bromm, founder of the Hal Bromm Gallery, Sur Rodney Sur, activist and artist, and Judy Glantzman, painting instructor at Rhode Island School of Design, the impact of art legacies Luis Frangella and David Wojnarowicz, who both died of AIDS in the 1990’s, and how there art continues to impact the world today.

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Episode 148: Friends Grieving Friends

Posted on November 25, 2018 - by admin

Friends often become chosen family, and the loss can be devastating. On this show Dr. Heidi Horsley and guest co-host Doneley Meris, Executive Director of HIV Arts Network, discuss with Hal Bromm, founder of the Hal Bromm Gallery and Sur Rodney Sur, activist and artist, the friends who died, as a result of the AIDS epidemic. How communities came together and mourned the loss of so many young people will also be discussed, as well as the stigma and lack of support many with HIV/AIDS experienced.

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Episode 147: Who Am I Now?

Posted on October 9, 2018 - by admin

Loss of a sibling especially a twin is a devastating experience as there are many identity issues. On this show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley discuss with Carolyn Shane who was separated from her twin brother at an early age and Tasha Hepburn whose twin sister died at age four about how they have coped and found hope and healing. The show closes with bereaved parent and singer, songwriter Denise Ganulin performing Still Missing You.

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Episode 146: Expressing Your Healing Power!

Posted on October 6, 2018 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley explore with Patti DiMiceli artist, inspirational speaker and author of Embrace the Angel and singer, songwriter Denise Ganulin how sharing their talents with others has helped them to find hope after the deaths of loved ones. The show closes with Denise performing What A Party.

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Episode 145: Babies Don’t Die. Why Mine?

Posted on October 5, 2018 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley discuss with Alison Jacobson CEO/Executive Director of First Candle and Nicole Alston Founder and President of Ok2Grieve how they have dealt with the personal tragedy of infant loss, and gone on to find happiness and success. The show closes with bereaved parent and singer, songwriter Denise Ganulin performing Unexpected Turn in the Road.

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Episode 144: Dads and Sons Get Real With Their Grief

Posted on September 26, 2018 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley explore the unique aspects of men and grief with bereaved fathers Babe Muro and Arnie Wendroff along with their bereaved sons Keith Singer and Jason Wendroff-Rawnicki. The show closes with bereaved parent and singer, songwriter Denise Ganulin performing.

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Episode 143: Life Without My Daughter

Posted on September 26, 2018 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley explore with Michelle Muro, Varda Wendroff and Denise Ganulin how they found hope after the deaths of daughters. Grief expert Heather Stang shares tips on dealing with grief and loss. Denise, a singer songwriter, closes the show.

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Episode 142: Sibling Death: Will I Ever Be Enough?

Posted on September 25, 2018 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley interview bereaved siblings Jason Wendroff-Rawnicki, Keith Singer and Fred Donegan. Jason and Keith lost sister’s Lauren and Lori in separate automobile accidents and Fred lost a twin prior to birth. As adults they explore issues of they have coped and found hope. An Open to Hope video clip is shown of Jordon Ferber discussing his grief journey after the death of his brother Russell. The show closes with bereaved parent and singer, songwriter Denise Ganulin performing I’m Still Here.

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Episode 141: Grief Shock; Your Body Is Your Buddy

Posted on September 24, 2018 - by admin

On this show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley interview Jason Wendroff-Rawnicki, co-founder of Shine Yoga Center and Heather Stang podcast host and author of Mindfulness & Grief on the importance of paying attention to the physical as well as the mental aspects of Grief. A video is shown of Dr. Bessel van der Kolk discussing benefits of yoga. The show closes with a song by bereaved parent and singer, songwriter Denise Ganulin.

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