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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 204: Surviving the Storm of Multiple Losses

Posted on October 28, 2023 - by admin

Are you trying to figure out how you are going to survive the storm of multiple losses?  If so, join Dr. Heidi Horsley and her guests Adam Rabinovitch, Claire Sharkey, Judy Lipson, and Jason Wendroff-Rawnicki.  On this show, we will discuss not only how to survive multiple losses, but how to eventually thrive.  Adam Rabinovitch is a bereaved sibling, and the Executive Director for COPE, and Claire Sharkey is a licensed clinical social worker, and the Clinical and Program Director for COPE.  COPE is an organization dedicated to helping parents and families living with the loss of a child. Judy […]

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Episode 203: The Overlooked Grief of Losing a Sibling

Posted on October 28, 2023 - by admin

Do you feel like your grief is overlooked after losing a sibling?  Unfortunately, this is all too common an issue for bereaved siblings.  Join Dr. Heidi Horsley and her guests Adam Rabinovitch, Claire Sharkey, Judy Lipson, and Jason Wendroff-Rawnicki.  On this show, we will discuss the unique issues surrounding a sibling loss.  Adam Rabinovitch is a bereaved sibling, and the Executive Director for COPE, and Claire Sharkey is a licensed clinical social worker, and the Clinical and Program Director for COPE.  COPE is an organization dedicated to helping parents and families living with the loss of a child. Judy Lipson […]

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Episode 199: Stacy Lynn Cripps Developing Your Spiritual Gifts

Posted on May 11, 2023 - by admin

Are you wondering how to connect with a deceased loved one? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest personal guide and Spiritual teacher Stacy Lynn Cripps and learn how our loved ones are still loving and guiding us through Spiritual signs, Synchronicity and so much more.  Stacey is the creator of Divinely guided meditation album, Guided Meditations to Awaken to Spirit.

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Episode 198: Grieving Together: How Friends Help Us Cope with Loss

Posted on April 12, 2023 - by admin

On this show Dr. Heidi Horsley and guest co-host Alan Pedersen interview Elizabeth Devita-Raeburn, Jason Wendroff-Rawnicki, Keith Singer, Fallon Reynolds, and Jordon Ferber about grieving together, how friends help us cope with loss.  Elizabeth is the author of The Empty Room, Understanding Sibling Loss.  Jason co-founded Shine Yoga, and has a podcast called Small Pieces, Big Picture.  Keith facilitates  The Compassionate Friends monthly sibling meetings in Staten Island.  Fallon is an active participant in The Compassionate Friends conferences.  Jordon is a comedian and host of the popular podcast, Where’s The Grief?

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Episode 197: Understanding the Uniqueness of Sibling Grief

Posted on April 12, 2023 - by admin

On this show Dr. Heidi Horsley and guest co-host Alan Pedersen interview Elizabeth Devita-Raeburn, Jason Wendroff-Rawnicki, Keith Singer, Fallon Reynolds, and Jordon Ferber about understanding the uniqueness of sibling grief.  Elizabeth is the author of The Empty Room, Understanding Sibling Loss.  Jason co-founded Shine Yoga, and has a podcast called Small Pieces, Big Picture.  Keith facilitates  The Compassionate Friends monthly sibling meetings in Staten Island.  Fallon is an active participant in The Compassionate Friends conferences.  Jordon is a comedian and host of the popular podcast, Where’s The Grief?

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Episode 196: The Healing Power of Laughter

Posted on April 12, 2023 - by admin

On this show Dr. Heidi Horsley and guest co-host Alan Pedersen interview Jordon Ferber about the healing power of laughter.  Jordon is a comedian, podcaster, and public speaker.  His brother Russell was killed in a car accident at 21 yrs. old.  Jordon hosts the popular podcast “Where’s the Grief?”  He and his family run The Russell Ferber Foundation, which provides scholarships to the Culinary Institute of America, and produces a yearly comedy benefit show.  

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Episode 195: Coping with a Substance Related Death

Posted on December 29, 2022 - by admin

Are you still haunted by a substance related death?  Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guests Judy Mandel, Glen Lord, and Dr. Tanya Lord for a discussion of how the guilt and shame related to a substance related death can be understood and processed. Judy is the author of White Flag – which chronicles her struggle to save her niece from a substance related death. Dr. Tanya Lord and her husband Glen Lord run SADOD (Support After Death by Overdose Project).

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Episode 186: Siblings Never to be Forgotten: Terrorism on September 11, 2001

Posted on September 12, 2021 - by admin

Ever feel that your sibling loss has been discounted? Join Dr. Heidi Horsley and her guests Jim Glaccone and Cathie Omg-Herrera who both had siblings murdered on 9/11.  Although it has been 20 years each continues to honor their siblings, Cathie through the Betty Ann Ong Foundation and Jim by serving on the board of Tuesday’s Children and leading tours at the 9/11 Tribute Museum.

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Episode 185: Surviving Terrorism, Mass Violence, and Traumatic Loss

Posted on September 10, 2021 - by admin

Suffered a traumatic loss? Join Dr. Heidi Horsley and her guests Maureen Basnicki, Heather Dearman and Sallie Lynch founding members of the Survivors of Tragedy Outreach Program (STOP) an initiative created by Tuesday’s Children. Get a message of hope and learn how peer connections and support can be key components to your recovery.

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Episode 184: Parent Loss and Childhood Trauma

Posted on September 7, 2021 - by admin

You are stronger than you think you are!  Join Dr. Heidi Horsley and her guests to explore childhood trauma, Inner strength, and the strength of community.  Guests include Marie Clyne and Robert Pycior, who lost a mother and father in the 9/ll terrorist attacks and Kathy Murphy, Program Director of Tuesday’s Children.

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