Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley for a discussion of coping with the loss of a family member who has chosen to die. Their guests are Bob Uslander, MD is co-founder of Empowered Endings, a unique palliative and end-of-life care model addressing the physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual needs of patients and families. The post Dr. Bob Usl…

Needing support after spouse loss? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Aliza Marlin and learn about empowering and transforming your grief through peer support. Aliza is a GEM volunteer with the W Connection. The post Aliza Marlin: Widow’s Helping Widows appeared first on Open to Hope.…

Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and Meghan Riordan Javis, LCSW psychotherapist and grief informed expert for ideas on regulating and recognizing normal grief responses. She is a podcaster and author of “The End of The Hour” and “Can Anyone Tell Me Why: Essential Questions About Grief and Loss” published with Sounds True Media. She also conducts …

Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley, alongside guest Cara Belvin, to discuss how the death of her mother inspired her to establish the nonprofit organization Empower. This organization aids children in navigating life without their parents. Cara transitioned her career from being a School Psychologist working with disabled children to nonprofit mana…

Are you interested in joining a peer support community? If so, join Dr. Heidi and Dr. Gloria Horsley and their guest Dawn Nargi, the co-founder of the W Connection. Dawn, who became a widow and a new mother after the passing of her husband in 2009, will provide valuable tips and tools for rebuilding your life after the loss of a partner. The post D…

Join Drs. Gloria and Heidi Horsley, along with their guest Claudia Coenen, certified grief counselor and twice bereaved spouse. Claudia will provide valuable tools and tips to help you navigate through your grief. Claudia’s background in music, dance, and choreography deeply influences her work, creating a unique approach to healing. She is the cre…

In this episode, Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Frank Powers engage in a conversation with relationship experts Charlie and Linda Bloom. The duo is renowned for co-authoring several books, such as “101 Valuable Lessons for All Relationships” and “An End to Arguing.” Their expertise stems from both professional and personal experiences, having maintaine…

Join Drs. Gloria and Heidi Horsley, and their guest Jon Lefrandt, as they delve into the impact of grief on your overall well-being. Jon, who personally experienced the emotional strain and health repercussions following his father’s death, recognized the importance of providing assistance to those in similar situations. This realization led him to…

A Conversation with Jenny Lisk Experiencing isolation in your grief journey? Join Drs. Gloria and Heidi Horsley, along with guest Jenny Lisk, a bereaved mom, podcaster, and founder of the Widowed Parents Institute. Gain insights and practical tools for supporting children after the death of a parent. Jenny, an Open to Hope writer and the author of …

Feeling bereaved and lonely? Join Dr. Gloria Horsley and her fiancé Dr. Frank Powers for a candid discussion on the challenges and triumphs of widowhood and relationships. They are joined by Herb Knoll, founder of the Widowers Support Network (WSN), a global ministry focused on healing hearts and supporting men who have lost their spouse or life pa…

Are you on a journey to peace and acceptance while struggling with overwhelming grief? Join Drs. Gloria and Heidi Horsley, along with guest Susan Lataille, as she shares her personal journey to peace and acceptance following the death of her 28-year-old son. Susan, a Certified Master Grief Coach and author of the anthology series “Shining a Light o…

Facing challenges in your grief journey? Join Drs. Gloria and Heidi Horsley, accompanied by guest Hope Edelman, for an insightful exploration of the enduring grieving process. Hope, a bestselling author of eight nonfiction books, including “Motherless Daughters” and “Motherless Mothers,” as well as her latest work, “The AfterGrief,” provides valuab…

Feeling isolated after the death of a child? Join Drs. Gloria and Heidi Horsley along with bereaved parents William and Millie Hunton, who have provided support to thousands through their work with The Compassionate Friends. As co-chairs of the TCF National Conference in New Orleans in July 2023, they share insights on overcoming loneliness and fin…

Concerned about a bereaved child? Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Frank Powers are joined by their guest Andy McNiel, a child bereavement expert. Gain valuable tips and tools on effectively helping bereaved kids. Andy, the Executive Director of the Satori Group, brings expertise in child advocacy and is the co-author of “Understanding and Supporting Ber…

Alan Pedersen is an award-winning speaker, songwriter and recording artist. His inspirational message of hope and his music have resonated deeply with those facing a loss or adversity in their lives and have made him one of the most popular, in-demand presenters in the world on finding hope after loss. Since the death of his 18-year-old daughter As…

Colin Campbell is an Academy Award nominated writer and director for theater and film. He teaches theater and film at Chapman University and Cal Poly Pomona University. When his two beautiful and brilliant teenage children, Ruby and Hart, were killed by a drunk driver in 2019, Colin fell into a terrifying chasm of aching and hopelessness. He drew s…

The International Day of Hope and Healing after Loss is a free online experience brought to you by the Open to Hope Foundation with the mission of helping people find hope after loss. Our expert presenters have generously donated their time, talents, and advice to share with you. On this panel are: Zander Sprague, Moderator – Elizabeth Devita Raebu…

The International Day of Hope and Healing after Loss is a free online experience brought to you by the Open to Hope Foundation with the mission of helping people find hope after loss. Our expert presenters have generously donated their time, talents, and advice to share with you. On this panel are: Elizabeth Boisson, Moderator – Gary Schwartz, Ph.D…

Paul Denniston is the founder of Grief Yoga® and the author of Healing Through Yoga: Transform Loss into Empowerment. The mission of Grief Yoga is to use movement, breath, and sound to release pain and suffering to connect to empowerment and love. Grief Yoga combines many different forms of yoga to channel and release anger to allow unresolved grie…

Nathan Peterson shared his music at the Open to Hope Annual Conference. He is a singer-songwriter, author, and speaker known for his raw, emotive music and his insights on the complexities of the human experience. During his 25-year career in the music industry, Nathan has released numerous albums, his platinum solo release ‘So Am I’ resonating wor…

At the annual Open to Hope International Day of Hope and Healing, Denna Babul talks about: Big Dreams: Understanding How Trauma Can Sideline Your Dreams And What You Can Do To Start Dreaming Again. The post Denna Babul: Big Dreams Do Come True appeared first on Open to Hope.Open to Hope

The International Day of Hope and Healing after Loss is a free online experience brought to you by the Open to Hope Foundation with the mission of helping people find hope after loss. Our expert presenters have generously donated their time, talents, and advice to share with you. On this panel are: Debbie Dullabuan, Moderator- Shari O’Loughlin, Tim…

The Open to Hope Foundation Day of Hope and Healing welcomes; Ron Villano, MS, LMHC, ASAC, CCH. He is a leading expert in working through change. As a father who lost his 17-year old son over 25 years ago, he always speaks from the heart as his bereavement journey continues. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, he works with others on how to work…

The International Day of Hope and Healing after Loss is a free online experience brought to you by the Open to Hope Foundation with the mission of helping people find hope after loss. Our expert presenters have generously donated their time, talents, and advice to share with you. On this panel are Able Keough, Moderator ,Michele Neff Hernandez and …

Al Johnson, an Episcopal Priest, has dedicated numerous years to serving as a parish priest, and presently, he contributes to Bishop Sean Rowe’s staff in Northwestern Pennsylvania and Western New York. Al’s journey has been marked by personal tragedy; his son Nicholas died of Leukemia in 1989. Driven by his own experiences with grief, Al pursued an…

Curious about navigating each day with greater ease? Join Drs. Gloria and Heidi Horsley, alongside guest Dr. Ken Druck, for invaluable insights and practical strategies in coping with life’s significant transitions, obstacles, grief, and possibilities. Ken, a bereaved father, shares his deeply personal journey toward authentic resilience, drawing f…

The International Day of Hope and Healing after Loss is a free online experience brought to you by the Open to Hope Foundation with the mission of helping people find hope after loss. Our expert presenters have generously donated their time, talents, and advice to share with you. On this panel are Meghan Riordan Jarvis, Moderator – Hope Edelman, Ba…

With a remarkable 35-year association with The Dougy Center, the inaugural bereavement center for children in the United States, Dr. Donna Schuurman stands as an internationally recognized authority in the field of grief, focusing on bereaved children, teenagers, and families. As the author of “Never the Same: Coming to Terms with the Death of a Pa…

Dr. Ken Druck, a globally recognized expert in the process of healing after loss, has been honored with the Distinguished Contribution to Psychology Award. Renowned as a pioneering figure in the realm of Grief Literacy, a term he himself coined, Ken is acknowledged as a visionary leader. Engaging in a multifaceted approach to sharing his expertise,…

Exploring Self-Identity After Years of Caregiving Curious about rediscovering your identity after years of caregiving? Join Drs. Gloria and Heidi Horsley, along with their guest Ilana Rowe, as she shares her transformative journey. Discover how creativity and spirituality played crucial roles in defining Ilana’s life after an 11-year commitment to …

Curious about navigating the loss of an adult child? Tune in to a heartfelt discussion with Drs. Gloria and Heidi Horsley, along with their guest Mel Lawrenz. Mel, a former pastor, shares his journey of overcoming the profound grief following the death of his 30-year-old daughter, Evia. An acclaimed author of 20 personal growth books, including his…

Join Drs. Gloria and Heidi Horsley, along with their guest Colin Campbell, bereaved father of Ruby and Hart. Together, they delve into the paradox of feeling guilt when finding moments of joy in the midst of grief. Colin, created a solo performance piece titled “Grief: A One Man Shit-Show” and is the author of “Finding the Words: Working Through Pr…

Are you looking for help on how to cope with your losses? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Johnny Sirpilla bereaved dad, motivational speaker, and entrepreneur, former president of Camping World and Good Sam. In his book “Life is Hard butI’ll be Okay,” Jonny shares his insights and perspectives on dealing with life after loss. The…

Are you without a partner and looking for love? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Debbie Weiss, widow and former lawyer turned author. She has great advice on creating a life and finding hope after widowhood. Debbie is the author of As Is: A Midlife Widow’s Search for Love. The post Debbie Weiss: Finding Hope After Widowhood appear…

Are you able to live in the now and not let the past or future overwhelm you? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their inspirational guest Roberta Kuriloff. Roberta has suffered major losses throughout her life including the deaths of her mother, her loving partner and separation from her family as a child. She is a lawyer, and activist. Her la…

Do you have a musical talent that you desire to share with the grieving? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guests Jane Franz Executive Director for Accorda Music and Laura Moya Program Director with Accorda Music-Thanatology Institute and share the healing power of music. The post Jane Franz and Laura Moya: The Healing Power of Music app…

Lost a loved one and wondering where to turn? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Mike Nappa author and editor of Christian books and ministry resources. Mike will share with you how he found support and comfort after the death of his co-author and wife, Amy in 2016. His latest book is Reflections for the Grieving Soul. The post Mike…

Has losing a friend taken you down? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Jonas for a discussion of the complexity of the death of a friend. Jonas lost her best friend to cancer at age 19. She is the author and illustrator of Ham’s Big Adventure, a book written to help children cope with loss. The post Jonas: Grieving a Friend appeared…

Are you ready to take a chance on love? Join Dr. Gloria Horsley and her fiancé Dr. Frank Powers, a.k.a. The Golden Dating Doctors, as they interview Renee Halverson Wright, a contestant on ABC’s The Golden Bachelor who overcame her fears, took a risk on finding love, and surprisingly, found it in her friendships with the women on the show instead o…

Are you ready to date after a loss? Join Dr. Gloria Horsley and her fiancé Dr. Frank Powers AKA Golden Dating Doctors for an interview with Maria a contestant on ABC’s Golden Bachelor discussing her experiences in seeking the love of widower Gerry Turner. Learn how her experiences impacted her desire to date and to find a lifetime companion. The po…

Join Dr. Gloria Horsley and her fiancé Dr. Frank Powers AKA Golden Dating Doctors for an interview with widow Joan, a contestant on ABC’s Golden Bachelor, discussing her experiences and challenges in joining and then leaving the show early. They will also discuss how through spouse loss she connected with the bachelor, widower, Gerry Turner which i…

Join Dr’s. Gloria and Heidi Horsley and Gloria’s fiancé Dr. Frank Powers, AKA Dating Doctors, for their finale podcast on the hit show ABC’s Golden Bachelor. The Doctors discuss widower Gerry Turner’s challenges when making his final choice between Leslie and Theresa. On this show the Dating Doctor’s share advice on how to deal with not being the c…

Has grief taken you down? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Beth Marshall for an inscriptional story of how she went from despair into a world again filled with life and love. Beth is an Open to Hope writer and the author of three grief related books; Grief Survivor, 28 Steps toward Hope and Healing; A Time to Heal, a grief journal…

Are you feeling alone in your grief? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Heidi Gessner. She is an Open to Hope writer, an ordained United Church of Christ Minister, a former hospital palliative care and bereavement chaplain, and author of Pockets of Grace: Lessons from Darkness, Lessons from Light. The post Heidi Gessner Grief and th…

What does intimacy mean to you? Join Dr’s. Gloria and Heidi Horsley and Gloria’s fiancé Dr. Frank Powers AKA Dating Doctors for their 7th podcast on the hit show ABC’s Golden Bachelor discussing widower Gerry Turner’s challenges when Opening to Love. On this show the Dating Doctor’s discuss three factors related to intimacy. The post Episode 7: Thr…

What helps a family in grief? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Jessica Elder, Bereavement Manager for the Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation and therapist for Revive Counseling and Wellness in Scottsdale, Arizona. Get tips and tools to get you through those hard times. jessica@revivecounselingandwellness.com The post Jessica Elder:…

Is your heart hurting after a loss? Join Dr’s. Gloria and Heidi Horsley and Gloria’s fiancé Dr. Frank Powers AKA Dating Doctors for their 6th podcast on the hit show ABC’s Golden Bachelor discussing widower Gerry Turner’s challenges when Opening to Love. On this show the Dating Doctor’s share advice on how to mend a broken heart. The post Resilienc…

How does loss change over time? Join Dr’s Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley and writer Eleanor Vincent for a discussion of a perspective of child loss over three decades later. Eleanor is a bereaved parent and the author of Swimming with Maya: A Mother’s Story. Her essays appear in At the End of Life: True Stories About How We Die and This I Believe: On…

Wondering how to introduce a new partner into your bereaved family? Join Dr’s. Gloria and Heidi Horsley and Gloria’s fiancé Dr. Frank Powers AKA Dating Doctors for their 6th podcast on the hit show ABC’s Golden Bachelor discussing widower Gerry Turner’s challenges when entering a bereaved partners family. On this show the Dating Doctor’s share idea…

Is your major concern a grieving child? Join Dr’s Gloria and Heidi Horsley and their guest Leila W. Salisbury the executive director of The Kentucky Center for Grieving Children and Families. Leila has professional as well as personal experience as she raised a grieving child after her husband died when her daughter was 5 years old. The post Leila …