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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 209: Finding Hope After an Anticipated Loss

Posted on December 20, 2023 - by admin

What is unique about anticipated loss and how does one find hope again? Join Dr. Gloria Horsley and her daughter Dr. Heidi Horsley, along with their guests Ken Ross, Elizabeth Coplan, and Jennifer O’Brien to discuss their experience with anticipated loss. Ken Ross is the son of Dr. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross and serves as the founder and President of the EKR Foundation. Elizabeth Coplan turned her personal loss into the groundbreaking play cycle Grief Dialogues. Jennifer O’Brien is the author of, the award-winning book, The Hospice Doctor’s Widow: A Journal.

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Episode 208: From Grief to Dating

Posted on December 14, 2023 - by admin

After the loss of a partner does it feel like you will never find love again?  Join Dr. Gloria Horsley and her fiancée Dr. Frank Powers, along with their guests Claudia Coenen and Jennifer O’Brien to discuss the first steps you take once you are ready to date after a loss.  Claudia Coenen is the author of the acclaimed book, Seasons of Grief: Creative Interventions to Support Bereaved People.   Jennifer O’Brien is the author of, the award winning book, The Hospice Doctor’s Widow: A Journal.

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Episode 207: From Grief to Peace

Posted on November 13, 2023 - by admin

Does moving from grief to peace after a loss feel impossible?  Join Dr. Heidi Horsley, and her guests’ Heather Stang, Dr. Wendy Lichtenthal, and Gina Moffa, as they discuss how to move from grief to peace after a loss.  Heather Stang’s book From Grief to Peace, was the inspiration for this show.  She is also the author of Mindfulness & Grief, and hosts the Mindfulness & Grief Podcast.  Dr. Wendy Lichtenthal is a psychologist and Director of the Center for the Advancement of Bereavement Care at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.  She has been at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center […]

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Episode 206: Making Meaning After Loss

Posted on November 13, 2023 - by admin

Have you ever wondered how to make meaning after a loss?  Join Dr. Heidi Horsley, and her guests’ Dr. Wendy Lichtenthal, Gina Moffa, and Heather Stang as they discuss meaning making, and what it actually is.  Dr. Wendy Lichtenthal is a psychologist and Director of the Center for the Advancement of Bereavement Care at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.  She has been at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center since 2005, and her federally-funded research was the inspiration behind this show about meaning making.  Gina Moffa is a licensed psychotherapist, who authored the book, Moving on Doesn’t Mean Letting Go: A […]

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Episode 205: Moving on Doesn’t Mean Letting Go

Posted on November 13, 2023 - by admin

Are people telling you that in order to move on after a loss, you have to let go? Join Dr. Heidi Horsley, and her guests’ Gina Moffa, Heather Stang, and Dr. Wendy Lichtenthal, as they discuss healthy ways to stay connected with those we have loved and lost. Gina Moffa is a licensed psychotherapist, whose book, Moving on Doesn’t Mean Letting Go: A Modern Guide to Navigating Loss, was the inspiration for this show. Heather Stang, is the author of Mindfulness & Grief and the guided journal, From Grief to Peace, and hosts the Mindfulness & Grief Podcast. Dr. Wendy […]

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Episode 201: Liz Creel And Carol Scibelli The Good, Bad, & Ugly of Widows Dating

Posted on May 17, 2023 - by admin

Lost your partner and thinking about getting into the dating world? Join Dr. Gloria and her dynamic guests. Liz Creel Licensed Clinical Social Worker and adjunct professor at Columbia University. Carol Scibelli, comedy writer and author of Poor Widow Me. Explore with us the realities of participating in the senior dating world after the death of a spouse or partner.

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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 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 194: Dating After Loss

Posted on December 19, 2022 - by admin

Have you considered dating after loss? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Denna Babul to explore the pros and cons of dating as well as the differences between early dating in life as opposed to later mature relationships. Denna is the author of Love Strong: Change your narrative, change your life and take back your power. Dr. Horsley is co-author with her partner Dr. Frank Powers of the forthcoming book Open to Love; The New Rules of Dating After 50.

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Episode 192: Finding Love After Loss

Posted on June 20, 2022 - by admin

What qualities would you like in a soul mate? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Dr. Frank Powers Licensed Psychologist and artist.  Dr. Powers lost his father at age 15 and suffered several failed relationships before finally finding love as a senior adult.  He has helped thousands of grieving people to find hope and love after a loss. He is co-author with Dr. Gloria Horsley of Open to Love: Fearless Dating After 50 & Beyond.            

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