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Open To Hope Podcast – Open to Hope

Open to Hope
Grief
Grief Support
Hope
Mental Health
Loss
Compassionate Friends
Helping Parents Heal
Sibling Loss
Afterlife
Grief Counseling
Suicide
Love
Loss Of a Child
Parenting
Community Support
The Compassionate Friends
Compassionate Friends Conference
Emotional Healing
Meditation
Sibling Grief

Helping people find hope after loss

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes1749Founded10 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Drs. Gloria and Heidi Horsley interview David J. Waite Sr., bereaved parent who shares how he turned personal loss and loneliness into a philosophy of beauty and faith. His book, Warm Defiance: A Philosophy of Living Through Poems of Loss, Love, and ... more

Seeking grief support? Join Drs. Gloria and Heidi Horsley with guest Rebecca Soffer, co-founder of Modern Loss—a global platform for creative and meaningful grief resources. She is the author of The Modern Loss Handbook and Modern Loss: Candid Conver... more

Looking for ways to care for yourself after loss? Drs. Gloria and Heidi Horsley welcome guest Zaneta Gileno, a grief professional, social worker, and psychotherapist. Zaneta shares how she found self-compassion, purpose, and emotional freedom after l... more

Losing a soul mate is devastating. Drs. Gloria and Heidi Horsley talk with Bill Beckett, who discusses his spiritual, physical, and emotional challenges after losing his wife to pancreatic cancer and his job due to ageism. He wrote The Empty Side of ... more

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Recent Guests

Bill Beckett
Author of The Empty Side of Our Bed; grief survivor and speaker
Episode: Bill Beckett: The Empty Side of our Bed: Moving Forward After the loss of a Soul Mate
Ken Breniman
Open to Hope writer; licensed clinical social worker; registered yoga teacher; certified in psychedelic assisted therapy and plant medicine
Open to Hope, Marian University
Episode: Ken Breniman: From Trauma Loop to Transformation: Healing Prolonged Grief in New Ways
Tiffany Thompson
Singer-songwriter focusing on grief and healing through music
Independent artist
Episode: Tiffany Thompson: From Heartbreak to Harmony: Finding Hope in Music After a Father’s Death
Sherry Reichardt-Value
Founder of Simply Celebrate; author of The Love List of a Lifetime
Simply Celebrate / The Love List of a Lifetime
Episode: Sherry Belul: The Love They Leave Behind: Healing After Pet Loss Through Celebration and Connection
Julie McLellan-Mariano
Keynote speaker and author, co-leader for Compassionate Friends chapter in Charlotte, NC
Compassionate Friends, Open To Hope Foundation
Episode: Julie McLellan-Mariano: Transformation After Tragedy: A Mother’s Story of Hope and Healing
Eric Brown
Portrait artist who helps people heal through grief by transforming memories into living portraits
Self-employed / Portrait Artist
Episode: Eric Brown: Honoring Their Story Transforming Loss into Living Portraits
Gyani Richards
Grief counselor who helps people navigate and heal in their journey through grief and loss
Private practice / grief education
Episode: Gyani Richards: Grief as a Gateway: Discovering Wisdom Through Loss
Merle Meyers
Chaplains, grief and trauma chaplaincy co-leader
Grief and Trauma Chaplaincy
Episode: Merle and Cindy Meyers: After the Unthinkable: Chaplains Share How to Heal from Traumatic Death
Cindy Meyers
Chaplains, grief and trauma chaplaincy co-leader
Grief and Trauma Chaplaincy
Episode: Merle and Cindy Meyers: After the Unthinkable: Chaplains Share How to Heal from Traumatic Death

Hosts

Dr. Gloria Horsley
Host of Open To Hope Conversations (and related Open To Hope programs); long-running presence in grief education and sponsorship of healing communities
Dr. Heidi Horsley
Co-host with extensive involvement in grief education and Open To Hope programming

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 36 ratings
  • Open To Hope

    These weekly podcasts are a wealth of information and support for those suffering from grief and loss. Dr’s Gloria and Heidi are wonderful interviewers.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    skibunny6
    United States3 years ago
  • Great resource to help in your healing journey

    I love these short and sweet, easy to listen to, episodes. Given that we all heal differently, I really like how Dr Gloria and Dr Heidi provide many suggestions to experiment with on your healing journey. I love hearing the inspiring stories of hope which highlight that healing and living alongside your pain is actually possible.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Project Wellshine
    United States4 years ago
  • A gift to the community!

    I had a wonderful time talking to Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi. They are truly a gift to the community. I appreciate their commitment to adding such expertise and caring to the world. What an incredible family!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    David Richman Author
    United States5 years ago
  • Hope and Support

    These podcasts by Open to Hope give both hope and support to people like myself. It renews my energy and puts a smile on my face everytime I listen to one.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dinsoty
    United States10 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the hopeful, compassionate tone from the hosts and the practical coping strategies offered.
The mix of spirituality, mindfulness, and clinical insights resonates with a broad audience seeking healing.
Guests are varied but consistently bring credible expertise and relatable personal stories.
The show is seen as a supportive community resource for those grieving and seeking meaning after loss.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Tiffany Thompson: From Heartbreak to Harmony: Finding Hope in Music After a Father’s Death
Q: Tell us about the role music has played in your healing process after your father's death.
Music became a conduit for processing grief when words failed; singing allowed her to express what she couldn't say, and performing in intimate settings helped both her and listeners access emotional depths.
Sherry Belul: The Love They Leave Behind: Healing After Pet Loss Through Celebration and Connection
Q: What would you tell someone who just lost a pet to help them start celebrating life?
Feel your feelings, trust your grief, and start with small rituals like a Love List or a simple moment of connection to recall the pet's love, recognizing that grief is real and deserves space.
Sherry Belul: The Love They Leave Behind: Healing After Pet Loss Through Celebration and Connection
Q: How did you get into this whole celebration world and the idea of the Love List?
Sherry describes her own struggle with depression and an identity loss, which led to the breakthrough of the Love List as a way to focus on love and memories, turning grief into a practice that honors both pets and people.
Bill Beckett: The Empty Side of our Bed: Moving Forward After the loss of a Soul Mate
Q: What helped you start rebuilding life after such a profound loss?
Therapy focused on grief, finding a therapist who specializes in spousal loss, and gradually redefining daily life with family rituals and meaningful routines.
Ken Breniman: From Trauma Loop to Transformation: Healing Prolonged Grief in New Ways
Q: If I decide I wanted to try this treatment, what does it look like?
The host asks about logistics and pathways to access, emphasizing readiness, safety, and potential options like travel to legally sanctioned settings, research programs, or ethically sound providers.

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What is Open To Hope Podcast – Open to Hope about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A compassionate, therapeutic show that centers grief, resilience, and healing after loss. Episodes frequently feature grief educators, survivors, and healthcare professionals who share personal journeys, practical coping tools, journaling, mindfulness, and spirituality as pathways to meaning. Guests bring lived experience and professional guidance on navigating complex grief, supporting families, and turning loss into purpose. This program often blends vulnerable storytelling with actionable strategies, making it a supportive resource for listeners processing bereavement, trauma, or difficult life transitions. It's likely to appeal to people seeking hope, community, and evidence-based or craft-based approaches to healing after loss, with a ... more

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2. Ken Breniman
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4. Sherry Reichardt-Value
5. Julie McLellan-Mariano
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7. Gyani Richards
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