The award-winning TV series, "Open to Hope," hosted by Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley. Each episode will to introduce you to people who have suffered loss and again found hope. Open to Hope is the largest online grief resource in the world with over 1 million visitors a year; we invite you to visit us to watch Open to Hope tv. listen to podcasts, read articles and find hope and healing. Visit us today.

Episodes

Too young to be a widow

On this show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley interview four bereaved spouses regarding the ups and downs of not only surviving but also thriving after the deaths of their husbands.  Michelle Miller is author of the memoir, "Boys, Booze, and Bathroom Floors: Forty-Six Tales about the Collision of...

Sudden Death Versus Anticipated Grief

On this show Dr. Gloria Horsley and Alan Petersen, Executive Director of The Compassionate Friends, discuss the challenges of sudden versus anticipated loss with bereaved mother’s Ann Kahdalia and Denise Pedersen whose children died in vehicle related accidents.  Joining the group is Mitch Carmody...

Minding Your Grieving Soul

On this show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley interview Karla Helbert and Heather Stang about mindfulness, yoga, and grief.  Karla is a bereaved mom, a licensed professional counselor, and a certified yoga instructor.  She is also the author of Finding Your Own Way to Grieve: A Creative Activity...

Diversity and Grief

On this show Dr. Gloria and Dr. Heidi Horsley discuss diversity and grief with Doneley Meris founder & executive director at HIV Arts Network and Capathia Jenkins actor, singer and board of directors of Covenant House. A video with Dr. Andy Ho of Hong Kong University discusses Chinese responses to...

Siblings Never to be Forgotten: Terrorism on September 11,

Ever feel that your sibling loss has been discounted? Join Dr. Heidi Horsley and her guests Jim Glaccone and Cathie Omg-Herrera who both had siblings murdered on 9/11.  Allthough it has been 20 years each continues to honor their siblings, Cathie through the Betty Ann Ong Foundation and Jim by...

Parent Loss and Childhood Trauma

 


You are stronger than you think you are!  Join Dr. Heidi Horsley and her guests to explore childhood trauma, Inner strength, and the strength of community.  Guests include Marie Clyne and Robert Pycior, who lost a mother and father in the 9/ll terrorist attacks and Kathy Murphy, Program...

Grief Styles: The Enneagram

On this show Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Heidi Horsley discuss grieving styles given Enneagram personality types with the author of the Enneagram Made Easy, Elizabeth Wagele, and Jan Conlon, grief support expert.  Katie Morford registered dietician and author of Mom’s Kitchen Handbook gives tips for...

Pet Loss

 On This show Dr. Gloria Horsley; and Dr. Heidi Horsley discuss the death of a pet with pet loss experts Bonnie Goodman and Dr. Betty J. Carmack, R.N., Ed.D. Betty is a researcher and author of “Grieving the Death of a Pet”.  Bonnie is a certified Thanatologist and grief Counselor.  The show closes...

This Week on MNN

December 14, 2023

This Week on MNN we recognize International Migrants Day