BW 102: Finding Love After Loss: Expert Insights on Dating as a Widow Later in Life with Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Frank Powers

In this episode of The Brave Widow Show, host Emily sits down with Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Frank Powers to dive into their journey of finding love after loss. They share personal stories, tips, and insights into navigating the dating world as seniors, as well as advice on dealing with grief, writing compelling dating profiles, and overcoming loneliness.   You can find Dr. Gloria and Dr. Frank here:   WEBSITE: https://www.goldendatingdoctors.com/ and https://www.opentohope.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/goldendatingdoctors/  FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/thegoldendoctors/      ABOUT THE AUTHORS: Dr. Gloria Horsley, Ph.D., is a licensed marriage and family therapist and clinical nurse specialist. She is the president and co-founder of the Open to Hope Foundation and co-hosts the award-winning “Open to Hope” TV series and podcast. A former faculty member at the University of Rochester School of Nursing and the Academy of Intuition Medicine, she has co-authored 10 books and written numerous articles.    She is a member of the Forbes Nonprofit Council and serves on the advisory boards for the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) and the Elisabeth Kubler-Ross Foundation. Widowed after 60 years of marriage, she has four children, including a deceased son, and 10 grandchildren. She and her partner Dr. Frank Powers mostly split their time between Palo Alto, California, and Scottsdale, Arizona.    Dr. Frank Powers, Ph.D., has been a licensed psychologist with a private practice in Scottsdale, Arizona, for the last 30 years. He served as the chairman of the Psychiatric Security Review Board for the State of Arizona and is a past psychology professor at Scottsdale Community College. He studied sexuality under William H. Masters and Virginia E. Johnson and received advanced training in couples therapy with the Imago Institute of Harvel Hendrix.    He has published numerous articles on the subjects. A graduate of George Williams College, he holds master’s degrees from Arizona State University and Columbia University and a doctorate in psychology from Union Institute. He is an award-winning sculptor, and in his spare time, he enjoys golf, pickleball and tennis. He has two stepdaughters and one step-grandson from a previous marriage.    ABOUT OPEN TO HOPE®: Open to Hope® is an international non-profit organization with the mission of helping people find hope after loss. The organization features an online community offering inspirational stories of loss, hope and recovery, as well as an award-winning television talk series, a podcast, books and articles. In parallel with the non-profit, Open to Hope® president and cofounder Dr. Gloria Horsley and her partner Dr. Franks Powers co-wrote Open to Love: The Secrets of Senior Dating. For more information on Open to Hope®, visit https://www.opentohope.com/.    Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/PqBFu6HNriU     00:14 Addressing Common Dating Concerns for Widows 03:29 Introducing Dr. Gloria Horsley and Dr. Frank Powers 03:57 Dr. Gloria and Dr. Frank's Love Story 04:41 Insights on Senior Dating 04:54 Dr. Gloria's Background and Achievements 05:45 Dr. Frank's Background and Achievements 06:37 The Open to Hope Foundation 07:20 Interview with Dr. Gloria and Dr. Frank 08:06 Dr. Gloria's Journey After Loss 14:48 The Importance of a Dating Buddy 15:40 Dr. Frank's Online Dating Experience 18:07 Overcoming Dating Insecurities 23:55 Finding Compatible Partners 24:33 The Role of Dating Buddies 26:13 Online Dating Experiences 29:11 Creating an Effective Dating Profile 30:44 Dealing with Grief and Loss 34:58 Support Systems and Moving Forward 40:11 Final Thoughts and Resources