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Open To Hope Podcast – Open to Hope

Open to Hope
Grief
Grief Support
Loss
Mental Health
Parenting
Widowed Parents
Grief Counseling
Open To Hope Foundation
Hope and Healing After Loss
Children
Hope and Healing
Resilience
Child Development
Support Groups
Compassionate Friends
Community Support
Grief Coaching
Loneliness
Widowers
Glioblastoma

Open to Hope ® is a non-profit with the mission of helping people find hope after loss. We invite you to read, listen and share your stories of hope and compassion.

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Recent Guests

Dr. Connie Mariano
Retired Navy Rear Admiral and Board Certified Specialist in Internal Medicine, author of 'The White House Doctor'
Voice America
Episode: Dr. Connie Mariano: The Widow’s Walk
Ligia Houben
Renowned grief and loss expert, educator, and author.
Episode: Ligia Houben: Healing From the Inside Out
Molly Fowkes
Sibling who lost her brother to brain cancer and is an advocate for grieving siblings
Loss of a Lifetime
Episode: Molly Fowkes: Sibling Loss: Sudden Versus Long-Term Illness
Alijah Marquez-Campagna
Grief sibling and advocate working at George Mark Children's House
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Episode: Alijah Marquez-Campagna: Transformative Power of Grief
Melissa Shelly
A resilient mother and advocate who has faced multiple losses and helps others through their grief.
Board of Directors of Hayden's House
Episode: Melissa Shelly: Finding Resilience After a Loss
Bobbie Milne
Author of 'Not My Andrew' and an advocate for grieving families
Episode: Bobbie Milne: Maintaining Hope After loss
Dr. Katie Eastman
Licensed psychotherapist, master grief coach, and author.
Elizabeth Kubler-Ross Foundation
Episode: Dr. Katie Eastman: Transforming Life After Loss
Cindy Brinker Simmons
Author and community activist, daughter of tennis champion Maureen 'Little Mo' Connolly Brinker
Founder of Wipe Out Kids' Cancer
Episode: Cindy Brinker Simmons: Spirituality and Overcoming Challenges
Tony Stewart
Author of Carrying the Tiger, who shares his journey through loss and new relationships.
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Episode: Tony Stewart: Loss, Love and New Relationships

Hosts

Dr. Gloria Horsley
Host of the Open to Hope Podcast, engaging discussions centered on hope and healing after loss through expert insights and personal stories.
Dr. Heidi Horsley
Co-host of the Open to Hope Podcast, focusing on bringing compassionate understanding and support to the process of healing from grief.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 35 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 States2 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 States3 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 States4 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 States9 years ago

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The hosts are recognized as wonderful interviewers who create a caring atmosphere.
Many find the content to be a valuable resource aiding their personal healing journeys.
Listeners appreciate the wealth of information and support provided for those experiencing grief and loss.
There are consistent positive remarks about the accessibility and relevance of the episodes.

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Ligia Houben: Healing From the Inside Out
Q: What do you think some of the biggest barriers are to people not dealing with their grief?
Living too fast and not talking about it are among the biggest barriers to dealing with grief.
Ligia Houben: Healing From the Inside Out
Q: How do people live their grief? What do you suggest to people?
Many people don't allow themselves to grieve due to societal expectations and they need to be able to express their feelings.
Dr. Connie Mariano: The Widow’s Walk
Q: What advice would you give people out there that are just struggling with this loss?
The journey simply really is from we as a couple to me, and the question is, who's me?
Molly Fowkes: Sibling Loss: Sudden Versus Long-Term Illness
Q: What advice would you give somebody that has just recently lost a brother or sister?
Acknowledging that it's going to be hard and it's going to be lonely, especially in those first couple of years.
Bobbie Milne: Maintaining Hope After loss
Q: What advice would you give to someone who's just lost a child or spouse?
I would tell them that there is no right or wrong way to behave after a loss. It's important to take your time and do what feels right for you, one minute at a time and to be honest about your feelings.

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5. Melissa Shelly
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