Open To Hope Podcast – Open to Hope
Episodes
Sharon S. Ehlers Dealing With Grief On A Daily Basis
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling with grief? Join Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley in an interview with Sharon Ehlers founder of Grief Reiki® – award-winning Author,...
Romi Lessig Kids and Grief Buddies
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Romi Lessig is the board chair for Camp Agape Bereavement Camp outside Austin. Since 2010, she has been a “buddy” at summer kid’s camp and facil...
Tendo Mutanda: Teens Writing About Grief
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tendo Mutanda is the Director of Programs & Partnerships at the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, the nonprofit organization that presents...
Shelby Forsythia: Permission To Grieve
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Isn’t it time you gave yourself permission to grieve? Join Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley and Shelby Forsythia to discuss parent loss and ...
Kristen Rademacher: Grieving Unique Losses
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Isn’t it time to share your story? Join Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley and Kristen Rademacher in a discussion of how she faced a unique ...
Catherine McNulty: Grief Inspired
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wondering how to transform your suffering? Join Dr. Heidi and Dr. Gloria Horsley and Catherine McNulty to learn how the pain of infertility, miscarria...
Mary York: How Butterflies Transform Grief
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
  Mary York, MA, has served in executive leadership roles within healthcare/education sectors throughout her career. Her interest in grief and lo...
James Sesnak: A Journey Through Widowhood
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I was born in Detroit on 7/17/1952 and attended parochial grade school and high school. I graduated from Eastern Michigan University in December of 19...
Shelley Buck and Kathy Curtis: How to Find Inner Light After Loss
21 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Shelley Buck moved from the Midwest to California to follow her dream of working for Disney. When her first son, Ryder, 22, was diagnosed with cance...
Valerie Samuels: Caring For Yourself and Your Family After A Unique Loss
14 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Losing a twin in a unique experience for both mother and child. Valerie Samuels is the mother of 5 surviving children. She lost her twin daughter,...
Dr. Bob Baugher: Psychics-Do They Help or Hinder Bereaved People?
07 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking about going to a Psychic? Join Dr. Bob Baugher and Dr. Heidi and Dr. Gloria Horsley in a lively discussion including the negative and positiv...
Mackenzie Drazan: Get Help After Loss
31 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Had a loss, looking for support? Join Dr. Heidi and Dr. Gloria Horsley and bereaved sibling Mackenzie Drazan for a discussion of MiResource a web base...
Jason Snyder: Drug Overdose and Recovery
24 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Snyder came to the world of addiction and recovery through family tragedy and personal struggle with addiction. He lost both of his siblings to ...
Brandi Hamlin Healing Grief: The Mind/Body Connection
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Has it occurred to you that healing grief must occur on a physical as well as an emotional level? Join Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley and Brandi Ham...
Dr. Jeff Spiess Life and Death Go Together
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jeff Spiess is the author of Dying with Ease: A Compassionate Guide for Making Wiser End-of-Life Decisions. He has spent his medical career with p...
Alesia K. Alexander: Saying Goodbye to Mommy or Daddy
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Wondering how to deal with children who have lost a parent? This is a not to be missed show with Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley and Alesia K. Alex...
Daniel A Roberts and Melinda Moore: Planning a Suicide Funeral
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel A. Roberts (D.D., D.Min., F.T.) is rabbi emeritus of Temple Emanu El, Cleveland, Ohio and is a Fellow in Thanatology certified by the Associati...
Dr. Heidi and Dr. Gloria Horsley: Avoiding Thanksgiving Grief Blues
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling stressed about upcoming holidays? Join Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley for tips and tools on handling special days during stressful times. &#...
Joyal Mulheron: Advocating For Bereaved Families
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joyal Mulheron is the founder of Evermore, a nonprofit dedicated to making the world a more livable place for bereaved families. She is a bereaved mom...
Kelly Farley Grieving Dads and the Journey
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly Farley lost his daughter, Katie, in 2004, and son, Noah, in 2006. He spent several years trying to put his life back together and realized durin...
Joseph Higgins: Signs From Heaven
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joseph Higgins is a Medium, Author, Channeler and Intuitive counselor. He has written five books including his latest, Always Connected: For Those W...
Christian and Elizabeth Brady: Struggle with Suffering, Grief, and Hope
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As quickly as he came, he returned to the Lord in the sound and fury of a helicopter into the night sky, rushing him to the children’s hospital to t...
Jennifer A. O’Brien: Forever Changed But Still Here
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Having lost her only sibling, mother, and most recently her husband, Jennifer O’Brien encourages compassionate, real conversation about caregiving a...
Anne Moss Rogers: Emotionally Naked; A Discussion about Loss by Suicide
08 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Anne Moss Rogers is an emotionally naked TEDx storyteller, award-winning author of Diary of a Broken Mind, and owner of the popular Emotionally Naked ...
Mike Edwards and Afterlife Communication
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike’s son and only child, Dylan, passed due to a heroin overdose on November 28, 2016, shortly after his 24th birthday and just before reaching six...
Mark Anthony: World Renowned Psychic Medium
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Anthony the Psychic Lawyer/ Psychic Explorer® is the author of the best-sellers Never Letting Go and Evidence of Eternity. He is a world-renowne...
Lindsey Whissel Fenton: Speaking Grief
17 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lindsey Whissel Fenton is an Emmy award-winning storyteller who is passionate about using public media to build empathy. Lindsey is the producer and d...
Dr. J W Freiberg (Terry): Coping With Loneliness
10 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tired of feeling lonely? Join Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley and J.W. Freiberg in a discussion of loneliness resulting from isolation and disconnect...
Emma Poore: Talking to Kids About Death
03 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mother to 3 children, Emma Poore is a writer and illustrator with a creative background in theatre and design. Her first book “Where are you Lyd...
Chelsea Hanson: Happiness After Loss Is It A Choice?
27 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are you afraid you will never be happy again? Join Chelsea Hanson, a leading grief expert and educator, who will discuss “joy blocks” and ways to ...
Richard Ballo: Raising Bereaved Kids
20 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As a single parent are you wondering how to raise your bereaved children? Richard Ballo was a stay-at-home parent and journalist caring for two little...
The Physical Effects of Grief
15 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Heidi Horsley and Dr. Gloria Horsley of the Open to Hope Foundation talk about the physical effects of grief and how you can take care of yourself...
Soaring Spirits; The Journey Through Widowhood
14 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Soaring Spirits has one goal; to connect widowed people with each other. As an organization, our leaders have personally experienced the power of the ...
Dr Joanne Cacciatore: Grief from Darkness to Light
13 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are you feeling down and looking for inspiration? Join Renaissance woman Dr. Joanne Cacciatore for a message of hope. The death of Joanne’s baby dau...
Tamarack Grief Resource Center Recharge
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tamarack Grief Resource Center strengthens and honors individuals, families, and communities throughout their journey with grief. With offices in Miss...
Caring Connections a National Strategy for Grief: COVID-19 and Beyond
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The International Day of Hope and Healing After Loss, this is a first-of-a-kind, virtual experience bringing together major organizations and leaders ...
University of Utah Caring ConnectionsThe Rationale for a National Strategy for Grief
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Caring Connections – University of Utah Caring Connections The Rationale for a National Strategy for Grief: COVID-19 and Beyond – Katherine Supian...
A Lifetime of Healing for Families Impacted by Terrorism, Military Conflict or Mass Violence
09 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tuesday’s Children presents A Lifetime of Healing for Families Impacted by Terrorism, Military Conflict or Mass Violence The International Day of Ho...
Becoming an Intentional Survivor with Mitch Carmody
08 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mitch Carmody a bereaved dad, artist, author, and grief influencer has been serving the bereaved for over 30 years since the death of son Kelly James ...
Proactive Grieving with Mitch Carmody
08 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mitch Carmody a bereaved dad, artist, author, and grief influencer has been serving the bereaved for over 30 years since the death of son Kelly James ...
Loss and Hope Through the Lens of Culture: A Space for Sharing
07 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The International Day of Hope and Healing After Loss, this is a first-of-a-kind, virtual experience bringing together major organizations and leaders ...
Veronica Slater: Remembering Our Dads
06 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Looking for a way to help kids deal with loss? Veronica Slater had two small children when her husband died. Her book My Father’s Kite was written...
The Compassionate Friends: Finding Hope After the Death of a Child
05 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Finding Hope After the Death of a Child; Perspectives of bereaved parents, siblings, and grandparents; Shari O’Loughlin – Moderator, Debra Fluhr, ...
What Really Happens in the Afterlife – Dr. Debra J Diamond
04 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Debra Diamond Ph.D. is the first woman Wall Street hedge fund manager, regular CNBC commentator and Johns Hopkins University Professor who left a high...
How Fathers Grieve and Heal – Mike Edwards
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike’s son and only child, Dylan, passed due to a heroin overdose on November 28, 2016, shortly after his 24th birthday and just before reaching six...
Lois A Schaffer: Murder The Unthinkable Loss
30 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lois has been an activist and gun safety advocate her entire life and has worked for non-profit organizations as a grants writer; namely: the Pearl La...
Candle Lighting with Alan Pedersen
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Alan Pedersen is an award-winning speaker, songwriter and recording artist. His inspirational message of hope and his music have resonated deeply with...
Dr. Eben Alexander – “Finding Heaven in Hardship”
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Eben Alexander, MD, was an academic neurosurgeon for over 25 years, including 15 years at the Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Children’s Hospital,...
Shari O’Loughlin: How Do We Let Go of What We Expected & Trust Again?
26 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The International Day of Hope and Healing After Loss, this is a first-of-a-kind, virtual experience bringing together major organizations and leaders ...
Dr Donna L Schuurman: Helping Families Heal
25 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The International Day of Hope and Healing After Loss, this is a first-of-a-kind, virtual experience bringing together major organizations and leaders ...
Dying Alone in this Covid-19 Pandemic
24 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The International Day of Hope and Healing After Loss, this is a first-of-a-kind, virtual experience bringing together major organizations and leaders ...
Eric Hipple From NFL Star Quarterback to Dealing with Sudden Loss Overnight
17 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Eric Hipple is a former National Football League (Former NFL) quarterback whose ten-year career was spent with the Detroit Lions. Born in Lubbock, Tex...
Craig McMahon: Can They Hear Me After Death?
16 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Craig McMahon started his career in 2004 producing LionsGate thriller movies but later moved into focusing on family films. He writes, directs, edits ...
Modern Grief in a Pandemic Era
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Glen Lord, Debbie Dullabaun, Allison Gilbert, Dr. Rebecca Morse and Kathy Corrigan discuss modern grief in a pandemic era. The International Day of Ho...
Bonnie Carroll – Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bonnie Carroll founded the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors following the death of her husband in an Army plane crash. Out of that loss, she f...
Physically Distanced, Spiritually Connected
12 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The International Day of Hope and Healing After Loss, this is a first-of-a-kind, virtual experience bringing together major organizations and leaders ...
Michele Neff Hernandez: Health and Wellness During Loss
11 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The International Day of Hope and Healing After Loss, this is a first-of-a-kind, virtual experience bringing together major organizations and leaders ...
Marquis Smalls: Believe In Yourself After The Death Of A Parent
11 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Marquis Smalls was born and raised in Brooklyn, where he graduated from Brooklyn Technical High School. He then graduated from The Pennsylvania Stat...
Dr Robert Neimeyer, Drs Gloria and Heidi Horsley: Giving a Voice to Grief and Recovery
10 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The International Day of Hope and Healing After Loss, this is a first-of-a-kind, virtual experience bringing together major organizations and leaders ...
Helping Children Grieve During a Pandemic – Zaneta M. Gileno
09 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The International Day of Hope and Healing After Loss, this is a first-of-a-kind, virtual experience bringing together major organizations and leaders ...
HealGrief, home of Actively Moving Forward (AMF): Grief in the Digital World…How do we embrace it?
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The International Day of Hope and Healing After Loss, this is a first-of-a-kind, virtual experience bringing together major organizations and leaders ...
A Butterfly’s Journey Resilience the Key to Surviving Loss
07 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Barbara J Hopkinson with Co-Host, Alan Pedersen discuss resilience. The International Day of Hope and Healing After Loss, this is a first-of-a-kind, v...
CW Cares; Farhoud Meybodi: My Last Days Dealing With Death
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The International Day of Hope and Healing After Loss, this is a first-of-a-kind, virtual experience bringing together major organizations and leaders ...
Kathy Eldon – Risking Lives Helping Others
05 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The International Day of Hope and Healing After Loss, this is a first-of-a-kind, virtual experience bringing together major organizations and leaders ...
David Kessler Finding Meaning The Sixth Stage of Grief
04 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The International Day of Hope and Healing After Loss, this is a first-of-a-kind, virtual experience bringing together major organizations and leaders ...
Geoff Johns: Stargirl My Smart Funny Late Sister
03 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Geoff Johns is an award-winning screenwriter and producer and one of the most successful comic book writers of his time. After graduating Michigan Sta...
Dr. Ken Druck: How We Go On
02 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The International Day of Hope and Healing After Loss, this is a first-of-a-kind, virtual experience bringing together major organizations and leaders ...
Angelle Richardson: Never Too Late To Deal With Grief
02 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Angelle Richardson, Ph.D., LPC, specializes in working with families affected by adoption, foster care, grief and trauma. Dr. Richardson’s research ...
Stephen Dest: When Art Intersects with Trauma and Grief
25 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Award-Winning Writer/Director of both Stage and Film, Stephen Dest has worked at a number of prominent theaters along the way, including: Long Wharf, ...
Bridle Up with Michael Sean Covey
18 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
  Michael Sean Covey is the Executive Director & Co-Founder of Bridle Up Hope, a 501c3 nonprofit organization with the mission to inspire hop...
Nathan Peterson: Dance Again
11 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Singer-songwriter Nathan Peterson is currently celebrating the release of two solo albums and two books about the life and passing of his beautiful da...
Dr Richard Tedeschi: Personal Growth and Trauma
10 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are you noticing personal changes in yourself during these stressful times? Join Dr. Richard Tedeschi in a discussion of transformation in the after...
Elaine Birchall: Handling Belongings After A Death
04 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Elaine Birchall, MSW is a hoarding behavior specialist and clutter coach and the author of Conquer the Clutter: Strategies to Identify, Manage, and Ov...
Galen Goben: Death, Loss and Spiritual Growth
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are you having difficulty coping with a death of a loved one during these stressful times? Join Dr. Galen Goben to explore the intersection between de...
John Polo: Spouse Loss Healing and Dating
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After losing his wife, Michelle in 2016 he found his passion with helping others through their pain. John writes, coaches and speaks on grief, heali...
Dale Larson: Bereavement Struggles During COVID 19
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you have suffered a loss during the pandemic join Dr. Dale G. Larson, Professor of Counseling Psychology at Santa Clara University for practical id...
Sally A. Norton: Talking With Bereaved Families
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Norton is dedicated to improving the care of patients with advanced illness and their family members. Her program of research is focused on pallia...
Dr Gloria and Dr Heidi Horsley After the Death of a Spouse, What About the Stuff?
20 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rob asks about what to do with his stuff and his partners after the death of their spouses. They want to move in together, but where do they start? Af...
Dr. Christopher Kerr: Death Is But a Dream
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Christopher Kerr, MD, PhD is the author of Death Is But a Dream: Finding Hope and Meaning at Life’s End. He is the Chief Medical Officer and Chi...
Marion Donon: The loss of a grandparent to Covid-19
08 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have a child who has lost a grandparent or is fearful of losing one? There is much in the current news about the “at risk” group that is ...
Alan Pedersen: Healing Guilt and Regret
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever wonder what you could have done or should have done to save your loved one from death? Where do you go from here? Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi...
Dr. Robin F. Goodman: Talking to Bereaved Kids About Coronavirus
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are you wondering how to support bereaved children during these disruptive times? Join psychologist and family expert Dr. Robin F. Goodman for advice ...
Dr. Jill Harrington: Handling Emotions During Covid-19
01 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Wondering what to say or how to respond to others during this stressful time? Sheltering in place can create uncomfortable interactions for those both...
Frankie Orella: Missing Mom Lord Hear My Cry
30 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Frankie Orella is a Nashville-native singer-songwriter who grew up in a home surrounded by the melodies of The Beatles and words of hymn writers. When...
Don Garner: Grief and Covid-19 Is God Punishing Me?
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Has a recent loss rocked your world? Are you losing faith and wondering where to turn? Join Don Garner bereaved parent and ordained Baptist minister f...
William and Beverly Feigelman: Support For High Risk Individuals During Covid-19
24 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the authors of Devastating Losses, William and Beverly Feigelman, join Drs. Gloria and Heidi Horsley. The couple lost their 32-year-o...
Finding Joy Again In Service with Debbie Ford Dullabaun
23 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Debbie Ford Dullabaun was a full time mother to her son, Dale Lee Dullabaun, III, born August 23, 1992. After his untimely and devastating death on Oc...
Rob Zucker: Caregiver Burnout During Covid-19?
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are you feeling worried, anxious and exhausted? Who takes care of the caregiver? Join social worker Rob Zucker, bereaved spouse and grief counselor ...
Barbara Karnes: End of Life Issues During Covid-19
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have a family member who has recently died? Due to visitation restrictions, sheltering in, and social distancing bereaved families are experi...
Supporting Grieving Teens with Kris Friedman
16 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
  Kris Friedman is the Executive Director of Billy’s Place. Through her own experiences encountering the death of her father as a teenager and...
From Death to Overdose and Survivor Support During Covid-19
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Looking for hope and support? Glen Lord is President and CEO of The Grief Toolbox; director of SADOD (Support After a Death by Overdose) and past pre...
Ilene Smith: Trapped InTrauma During Covid-19?
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling stuck in grief? Ilene Smith, bereaved spouse, blends talking; touch work, and movement to create synergy between body and mind. She is a certi...
Carla Blowey Learning to interpret Your Covid 19 Dreams
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Carla Blowey is a certified Dream Work Facilitator through the Marin Institute for Projective Dream Work with founder Jeremy Taylor. The author of Dre...
Bill Hoy: Honoring Death Unrelated to Covid 19
11 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling alone and unacknowledged in your grief? Join Dr. William G. (Bill) Hoy Clinical Professor of Medical Humanities at Baylor University. Bill is ...
Cycle of Life and Death with Elena Schwolsky
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
  Elena Schwolsky is a nurse, community health educator, activist, and bereaved spouse. She lost her husband to AIDS in 1990. Struggling to f...
Afghanistan to the U.S. – A military mother coping with COVID-19
07 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Which would be more anxiety producing; having a son driving a Humvee for the Army in Afghanistan or testing positive for the coronavirus? You won’...
Vicki Jay: Helping Children and Teens Deal With Shelter In Place and the Coronavirus
04 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Coronavirus raises anxiety in all of us but bereaved kids can be especially impacted. Vicki Jay CEO for the National Alliance for Grieving Children ...
Ken Druck: Caregivers Dealing With The Coronavirus
03 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when those who give psychological support are part of the pandemic? Dr. Ken Druck has been called on to help individuals and families dur...
Phyllis Kosminsky: Caregiver Support During The Covid-19 Pandemic
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that there is a professional organization dedicated to promoting excellence in death education? Dr. Phyllis Kosminsky is the President of...
Death As A Shared Experience with Sharon Prentice
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Sharon Prentice is a psychotherapist and spiritual counselor whose work focuses on helping patients process the grief of losing a loved one. Becom...