Open To Hope Podcast – Open to Hope

Dianne Gray: How Elisabeth Kubler-Ross Impacted My Thoughts on Covid-19

01 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s ponder what grief and loss pioneer Dr. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross  might have thought of the pandemic with Dianne Gray bereaved parent, board mem...

David Kessler: Coronavirus Grieving The World We Lost

30 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Explore the impact of grief and the Coronavirus with David Kessler, bereaved dad and renowned grief expert.   He is the co-author—with Elisabeth Kü...

Dr. Donna Schuurman: Coping With Manmade and Natural Disasters

29 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Learn from an expert what is needed for families coping with the Coronavirus.  Dr. Donna Schuurman is a bereaved sibling and Sr. Director of advocacy...

Pamela Gabbay : Supporting Families Through Times of Crisis

28 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Wondering how to support your kids in times of crisis?  Pamela Gabbay Doctor of Education, Family Therapist and co-author of Understanding and Suppor...

Shari O’Loughlin: Compassionate Friends Giving Hope In A Time of Anxiety

27 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The death of her 14 year old son, Connor in a small plane crash led Shari O’Loughlin on a journey to be the Executive Director of the Compassionate ...

Finding Love After Loss with Robert Zucker and Teresa Weybrew

26 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Robert Zucker and Teresa Weybrew share their story of love after Robert’s wife died and Teresa’s life partner. They share their struggles and hope...

Elizabeth Boisson: Spiritual Experiences and Evidence of the Afterlife

25 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to evidence of after life with guest Elizabeth Boisson  president of Helping Parents Heal, which supports open discussion of spiritual experie...

Bonnie Carroll: Supporting Bereaved Military Families

24 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Bonnie Carroll founded the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) in 1994, at a time when there was no national support network for the famil...

Tambre Leighn: Coronavirus Coping With Loss

24 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this show Dr. Heidi Horsley, who recently tested positive for the Covid-19 is given advice on how to cope with isolation and uncertainty. Tambre i...

Kjerstin Davies Coronavirus Triggers Grief

19 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Kjerstin Davies is the president and cofounder of Charlie’s Guys, a national nonprofit that provides bereaved siblings 18 years and younger with a g...

Music Brings Light After Loss with Meghan Pulles

19 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Floridian born, Meghan is a classically trained opera singer and theater actress who transitioned into a singer-songwriter 7 years ago, after moving t...

Lets Connect

17 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

At this time of crisis with COVID-19 (the Coronavirus) effecting our daily lives and routines we need a little support and love. Dr. Heidi Horsley, Dr...

Grief Should Never Be Punished with Andy McNiel

12 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Andy McNiel, MA, is an author and trainer on topics related to grief, bereavement, and end of life. He has been an advocate for healthy children, teen...

Coronavirus versus 9 11; The Fear is Similar

11 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley of the Open to Hope Foundation talk about the stresses and fears during crisis and what you can do to take ca...

Kids and Grief with Betty Hawley Scott

05 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Betty Hawley Scott is the lead grief coach for Camp Agape Bereavement Camp for Children. She was a School Specialist in Trauma, Loss and Crisis as a s...

Is the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) Creating Fear for You?

03 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Covid-19 (Coronavirus) is all over the news and everyone is talking about it, this can create a lot of fear about our own mortality. Dr. Heidi and...

Coronavirus Brings Up Death Fears

03 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My husband says I am being paranoid about the Coronavirus as I refuse to go to any place where there are crowds.  My mother died when I was 13 of a v...

It All Starts With Self Care with Nichole Stangel

27 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Nichole Stangel, MA, MS, LPC, NCC, CT, is the Bereavement Coordinator/CISM Coordinator at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin.  Chair of the Southeast...

Just Show Up with Yvonne Heath

20 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Yvonne Heath is married to her best friend Geordie, has three amazing children and is loving life in beautiful Muskoka. She has been a registered nurs...

Big Invisible Dragons with Angie Lucas

13 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Angie Lucas is a Utah-based children’s author and freelance writer. Her debut picture book, My Big, Dumb, Invisible Dragon, won the praise of Kirkus...

Death of Gianna Bryant Trigger Sibling Loss with Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley

10 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley respond to Susan’s question:  My sister was killed in an accident several years ago and the death of ...

Grief, Loss, Change and Trauma with Michelle A. Post

06 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Michelle uses transparency, vulnerability, and fun in trainings, coaching, and psychotherapy in Los Angeles and Online.  She specializes in grief, tr...

Parenting Teens Through the Grief Process with John Duffy

30 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. John Duffy is a clinical psychologist specializing in parenting, teens and relationships. He is a nationally-known speaker, podcaster, radio perso...

Dealing With Celebrity Loss And The Sudden Death Of Gianna and Kobe Bryant

28 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Kobe Bryant’s Daughter Gianna, 13, Dead Alongside Father in Calabasas Helicopter Crash. When someone we have admired from afar dies, it’s norm...

Cleaning Out The Closet? with Rachel Kodanaz

23 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Rachel Kodanaz is a heart-minded professional helping her audiences to Embrace Life’s Challenges. Rachel has been speaking passionately to audiences...

Grief is Not a Life Sentence with Paula Meyer and Denise Dielwart

15 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Paula Meyer and Denise Dielwart are bereaved widows who collaborate to help other widows get back in the game of life in months not years. Denise is c...

Buddhism and Healthy Healing with Dr. David Zuniga

09 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. David Zuniga is a licensed psychologist in private practice in Austin, Texas. Previously, he was a faculty member at The University of Texas MD An...

Resilient Parenting with Irwin Sandler

02 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Sandler is the co-developer of the Family bereavement Program, which was found to reduce distressing long-term grief and mental health problems an...

Walking the Road to Hope with Tina Barret

26 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

  Founder/Executive Director of Tamarack Grief Resource Center, Dr. Tina Barrett specializes in outdoor-based support. Since 1996, Barrett has di...

How Losses Shape Our Life with Mary Beth Lamey

19 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mary Beth Lamey, LISW-CP is a licensed clinical social worker with over twenty years of experience in the field of grief and loss, having worked in bo...

Actively Moving Forward with Kiri Meyer

12 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kiri Meyer MS, LPC, NCC, is a licensed Child and Family Therapist in Wisconsin, Director of Programming for Actively Moving Forward, a HealGrief.org p...

Healing After Multiple Losses with Larry Barber

05 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Larry M. Barber is a minister, licensed professional counselor, and certified thanatologist (specialist in the study of death, dying and bereavement)....

Gold Star Families Grieving with Jill Stephenson

28 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jill Stephenson speaks nationwide advocating for veterans, organ donation and Gold Star families. Through her adversities she has found hidden blessin...

Finding Joy in Holidays with Mary Joye

20 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mary Joye is a Mental Health Counselor, Life Coach and an Open to Hope author. After the loss of her parents and only sibling in 2015 she reached a da...

Grief Speaks Out with Jan Warner

14 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jan Warner created Grief Speaks Out, an online community that offers support and strength to over two and a half million “Grief Warriors” ...

Surviving Military Loss with Joanne Steen

07 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Joanne Steen is a counselor, military widow and the founder of Grief Solutions training company focused on grief, loss and resilience. She is the auth...

Candia Sanders: Open Dialogue With Deceased Loved Ones

31 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Candia Sanders is an international medical intuitive, master healer, motivator and ultimate optimist. She has helped thousands ease medical issues, na...

Honoring My Dad with Niles Fitch

24 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Niles Fitch is an actor and Celebrity Ambassador for a CaringHand and is spokesperson for Katie’s Club.  In 2013 Niles’ father, Frederick, was di...

Parent Loss and Life Transitions with Dayna W. Deaton

17 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this show Dayna Deaton discusses her father’s death and the difficult transitions for adults losing a parent. Dana is bringing her diverse backgr...

Life Without My Brother with Rayna Godfrey

10 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Rayna Vaught Godfrey, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist in private practice and a bereaved sibling specializing in grief and loss. A member of the Asso...

Radical Self Care with David Conley

03 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dave is a bereaved spouse who uses his life experience to introduce successful people to themselves. He helps them balance health and happiness with s...

Adult Parent Loss with Mike Kravinsky

26 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In 2010, after 29 years with ABC News in Washington, D.C., editor and technical director Mike Kravinsky embarked on a new career in narrative filmmaki...

Camp Good Mourning with Paul Rubin

19 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Rubin is the Executive Director of Camp Good Mourning!, a 501c3 nonprofit organization that provides FREE bereavement camp programs for Long Isla...

Coping Styles of Grief with Erica Goldblatt

12 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Erica Goldblatt Hyatt is the Assistant Director of the Doctorate of Social Work at Rutgers University. She is an administrator, clinician, and aut...

Self-Compassion and Balance with Mackenzie Studebaker

05 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mackenzie is a poet, memoirist, dedicated yoga practitioner and trauma-informed yoga teacher to many diverse communities. She has a particular affinit...

The Effects of Grief on the Body; What Can I do? with Dr Heidi and Dr Gloria Horsley

03 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley discuss how grief induces the body’s stress response. Tips are given on what a grieving person can do ...

Understanding Mother Loss and Anxiety with Claire Bidwell Smith

29 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Claire Bidwell Smith is a licensed therapist specializing in grief and the author of several books about grief and loss. The Rules of Inheritance was ...

Post Traumatic Growth with Dr Gloria and Dr Heidi Horsley

27 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley discuss how a death impacts us physically, psychologically and emotionally throughout our lives, both positiv...

Recovering From Grief and Achieving Authenticity with Danita Ogandaga

22 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Danita Ogandaga is a Social Worker turned authority on grief and restoration after the death of both her parents. She teaches on the orphan spirit, em...

The Infertility Journey with Justine Froelker

15 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Justine is an Author, Speaker, and Certified Daring Way™ and Dare to Lead™ Facilitator (based on the research of Dr. Brené Brown), she has over 1...

Helping Yourself and Others After a Traumatic Event

08 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Heidi Horsley and Dr. Gloria Horsley give insights about taking care of yourself and your loved ones after a traumatic loss. It’s not just t...

Ann Irr Dagle: Finding Hope After A Loss To Suicide

08 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Ann Irr Dagle is the co-founder and Executive Director of the Brian Dagle Foundation and Brian’s Healing Hearts Center for Hope and Healing in Niant...

Remebering Our Siblings with Margaret Nye

06 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

At The National Alliance for Grieving Children, 23rd Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief; Margaret Nye talks about the loss of her sister and how s...

Dads Navigating the Loss of a Child with Jim Santucci

06 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

At The National Alliance for Grieving Children, 23rd Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief; Jim Santucci talks about Dads and grief and where to find...

Tips on Helping Teens Cope with a Loss with Colleen M Cherry

03 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

At The National Alliance for Grieving Children, 23rd Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief; Colleen M Cherry talks about teens grieving. https://medi...

Parenting Siblings of Ill Children with Colleen M Cherry

03 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

At The National Alliance for Grieving Children, 23rd Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief; Colleen M Cherry talks about taking time with the sibling...

Support After the Death of a Husband with Juli Friedman

02 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

At The National Alliance for Grieving Children, 23rd Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief; Juli Friedman talks about finding support for she and her...

Grief Support In The Workplace with R Glen Kelly

01 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

R. Glenn Kelly is a bereaved father, award winning grief support author, public speaker, leadership coach, and former business executive. He provides ...

Ages and Stages of Grieving Kids with Roni Vallejos

31 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

At The National Alliance for Grieving Children, 23rd Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief; Roni Vallejos talks about how children grieve differently...

Teen Loss with Kris Friedman

30 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

At The National Alliance for Grieving Children, 23rd Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief; Kris Friedman talks about teens living with grief and dea...

Making Memories After Suffering a Loss with Elisa Edmondson

30 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

At The National Alliance for Grieving Children, 23rd Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief; Elisa Edmondson talks about living with grief and death. ...

After the loss of a sibling with Maya Montemurro

30 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

At The National Alliance for Grieving Children, 23rd Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief; Maya Montemurro her journey after the loss of a sibling. ...

A Path Forward After the Loss of a Child with Shari O’Loughlin

30 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

At The National Alliance for Grieving Children, 23rd Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief; Shari O’Loughlin talks about support and hope after the...

The Loss of a Child, Is there Hope? with Shari O’Loughlin

30 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

At The National Alliance for Grieving Children, 23rd Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief; Shari O’Loughlin talks about support and hope after...

Adoptive Parent with a Child Struggling with Loss with Angelle Richardson

28 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

At The National Alliance for Grieving Children, 23rd Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief; Angelle Richardson talks about creating your family with ...

Adoption and Loss of a Biological Family with Angelle Richardson

28 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

At The National Alliance for Grieving Children, 23rd Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief; Angelle Richardson talks about creating your family with ...

Sitting with Someone in the Silence of their Grief with Angelle Richardson

27 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

At The National Alliance for Grieving Children, 23rd Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief; Angelle Richardson talks about sitting in silence with gr...

Loss with a Traumatic Past with Angelle Richardson

27 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

At The National Alliance for Grieving Children, 23rd Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief; Angelle Richardson talks about young people with a trauma...

Helping Grieving Kids find support with Danielle Visone

27 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

At The National Alliance for Grieving Children, 23rd Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief; Danielle Visone talks about kids finding support in their...

Help for Grieving Children with Danielle Visone

26 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

At The National Alliance for Grieving Children, 23rd Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief; Danielle Visone talks about grief centers and support for...

Roberta’s House & United Way 211 Resources with Rennett Bennett Burden

26 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

At The National Alliance for Grieving Children, 23rd Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief; Rennett Bennett Burden talks about resources for the bere...

New York Life Scholarship with Tendo Mutanda

26 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

At The National Alliance for Grieving Children, 23rd Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief; Tendo Mutanda talks about The New York Life Award, underw...

Partner Loss Support with Michele Neff Hernandez

25 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Michele Neff Hernandez is the founder and executive director of Soaring Spirits International, an international widowed peer-support network which has...

Aned Willig at The National Alliance for Grieving Children

24 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

En la Alianza Nacional para Niños Afligidos, 23º Simposio Anual sobre el Duelo de los Niños; Aned Willig habla de hablar sobre el proceso de duelo....

Hamilton the Bunny with Buffy Peters and Sasha Mudlaff

24 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

At The National Alliance for Grieving Children, 23rd Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief; Buffy Peters and Sasha Mudlaff share Hamilton the Bunny. ...

You are the Voice with Aned Willig

24 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

At The National Alliance for Grieving Children, 23rd Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief; Aned Willig talks about speaking up in the grieving proce...

Camp Agape Bereavement Camp for Children with Betty Scott

24 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

At The National Alliance for Grieving Children, 23rd Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief; Betty Scott talks about Camp Agape, a grief camp for chil...

Talking About Grief with Kids with Gabe Iacoboni

24 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

At The National Alliance for Grieving Children, 23rd Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief; Gabe Iacoboni talks about how to share the grief journey ...

Anger and Grief with Betty Scott

23 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

At The National Alliance for Grieving Children, 23rd Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief; Betty Scott talks encouraging and listening to an angry g...

Encouraging and Listening to Grieving Person with Betty Scott

23 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

At The National Alliance for Grieving Children, 23rd Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief; Betty Scott talks about listening to grieving people afte...

A Grieving Mom with Jenny Lisk

23 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

At The National Alliance for Grieving Children, 23rd Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief; Jenny Lisk talks about parenting after the loss of a spou...

What Not to Say to a Child When Attending a Funeral with Carrie Bauer

22 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

At The National Alliance for Grieving Children, 23rd Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief; Carrie Bauer talks about what not to say to a child when ...

Children and Funerals with Carrie Bauer

22 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

At The National Alliance for Grieving Children, 23rd Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief; Carrie Bauer talks about tips for attending a funeral wit...

Telling Your Child About a Death with Corinne Gaertner

22 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

At The National Alliance for Grieving Children, 23rd Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief; Corinne Gaertner talking to children about death. https:/...

Preparing Your Child for a Death with Ashante Davis

20 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

At The National Alliance for Grieving Children, 23rd Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief; Ashante Davis talks about working with children in hospic...

The Importance of Sharing your Story with John Gold

20 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

At The National Alliance for Grieving Children, 23rd Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief; John T Gold talks about sharing your stories in grief. ht...

The Sharing Place where Men Volunteer with John T Gold

20 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

At The National Alliance for Grieving Children, 23rd Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief; John T Gold a place for men to volunteer. https://media.b...

Coming Alongside Grievers to Listen with Teri Kinkade

18 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

At The National Alliance for Grieving Children, 23rd Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief; Teri Kinkade talks about finding a listening and supporti...

Moving Through Grief with Yoga with Becky Verner

18 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

At The National Alliance for Grieving Children, 23rd Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief; Becky Verner talks about using yoga in grief. https://med...

Finding Bereaved Siblings to Talk to In Grief with Pamela Gabbay

18 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

At The National Alliance for Grieving Children, 23rd Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief; Pamela Gabbay talks about finding people to talk to after...

Resilient Parenting for Bereaved Families with Irwin Sandler

18 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

At The National Alliance for Grieving Children, 23rd Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief; Irwin Sandler talks about parenting after a loss. https:/...

Have Fun, Share Memories, Be Yourself with Peter Willig

18 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

At The National Alliance for Grieving Children, 23rd Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief; Peter Willig talks about having fun and sharing memories ...

Good Work is not Just Tears with Peter Willig

18 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

At The National Alliance for Grieving Children, 23rd Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief; Peter Willig talks about grief work. https://media.blubrr...

Helping Children Find Grief Services with Aileac Deegan

18 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

At The National Alliance for Grieving Children, 23rd Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief; Aileac Deegan talks about grief services for children. ht...

Finding a Supportive Community with Revis Turner

18 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

At The National Alliance for Grieving Children, 23rd Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief; Revis Turner talks about finding support in your communit...

Five Facets Of Healing with Annah Elizabeth

18 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Annah Elizabeth is The Five Facets of Healing founder and a personal coach who empowers the bereaved in both active grief and beyond bereavement. A re...

Memorializing Those We Love with Carrie Pike

17 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

At The National Alliance for Grieving Children, 23rd Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief; Carrie Pike talks about memorializing those we have loved...

Something to Hold onto After a Loved one Dies with Carrie Pike

17 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

At The National Alliance for Grieving Children, 23rd Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief; Carrie Pike shares her gift of bears. https://media.blubr...

Using Art to Process Grief When There Are No Words with Joni Beckner

17 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

At The National Alliance for Grieving Children, 23rd Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief; Joni Beckner talks about using art to express grief. http...

Art Therapy with Joni Beckner

17 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

At The National Alliance for Grieving Children, 23rd Annual Symposium on Children’s Grief; Joni Beckner talks about an activity to help process grie...