Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Are you looking for grief supportive workplace practices that support greater productivity? Join host Dr. Heidi Horsley, with her guests Shari O’Laughlin, Andy McNiel, and John Santoro to discuss grief in the workplace. Shari O’Laughlin is the Chief Executive Officer of The Compassionate Friends. Her 14 yr. old son Connor was killed in a plane crash, and her sister died earlier in her life. Shari is the author of the book; Life From the Ashes; Finding Signs of Hope After Loss. Andy McNiel is the Senior Advisor of Youth Programs at the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS). He is a consultant for The Compassionate Friends, and co-founder of The Satori Group. Andy is Co-Author of, Understanding and Supporting Bereaved Children: A Practical Guide for Professionals. John Santoro’s daughter Paula died from the hidden effects of hyper-rare genetic syndrome. He has served The Compassionate Friends as a trustee on the Foundation, and on the National Board of Directors. John co-founded the Paula Rosina Santoro Foundation, which funds and advises community service projects in New Jersey.
Are you looking for grief supportive workplace practices that support greater productivity? Join host Dr. Heidi Horsley, with her guests Shari O’Laughlin, Andy McNiel, and John Santoro to discuss grief in the workplace. Shari O’Laughlin is the Chief Executive Officer of The Compassionate Friends. Her 14 yr. old son Connor was killed in a plane crash, and her sister died earlier in her life. Shari is the author of the book; Life From the Ashes; Finding Signs of Hope After Loss. Andy McNiel is the Senior Advisor of Youth Programs at the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS). He is a consultant for The Compassionate Friends, and co-founder of The Satori Group. Andy is Co-Author of, Understanding and Supporting Bereaved Children: A Practical Guide for Professionals. John Santoro’s daughter Paula died from the hidden effects of hyper-rare genetic syndrome. He has served The Compassionate Friends as a trustee on the Foundation, and on the National Board of Directors. John co-founded the Paula Rosina Santoro Foundation, which funds and advises community service projects in New Jersey.
