This is YOUR Life ... Courage to Change

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Recovery, wellness, and the courage to give yourself a happy, healthy life. Hosted by Lisa Kratz Thomas who literally went from crack house to State House. Here we share experience, strength, struggles and success stories. Honesty rules.

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Monday, Jan 23 Edition of THIS IS YOUR LIFE

Started by Lisa Kratz Thomas Jan 22. 0 Replies 1 Like

Do you struggle with guilt, condemnation and the thought that God is continually mad at you?Do you feel unwanted? Have you ever needed grace but received judgment? Are you ready to shift from…Continue

How do you live a purpose driven life?

Started by Lisa Kratz Thomas. Last reply by Kay Van Hoesen Dec 18, 2011. 3 Replies 0 Likes

We live in busy times. Drive thru food, coffee and I heard even a drive thru manicure!! We want it all and we want it now! I like what my guest, James Malinchak said on this week’s show; "You…Continue

The 12 Steps - Step 4

Started by Lisa Kratz Thomas. Last reply by Kathy Gray Feb 1, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Likes

Good morning to all!I wanted to share our outline from yesterday's show on the 4th Step of recovery. This may be helpful to anyone who is attempting to do a 4th step or for others to understand it. …Continue

Thank you!

Started by Dawn Schiller Dec 12, 2010. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Hi Lisa & Kay, Thank you for being so supportive of my appearances on "Here Women Talk" and for your feedback on the interviews. I'm grateful for a place like this where survivors can post their…Continue

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Comment by Lisa Kratz Thomas on May 24, 2011 at 4:20pm: I have been utilizing the "breathing squared" techniques now for a few days and am gaining a real place of inner peace ~ thanks Dani

Comment by Dani Martin on May 24, 2011 at 4:14pm

TAKE DESICIVE ACTION - NOW

1) What can you do about it BREATH,

a) Check in with your breath -

b) It takes concentration to adjust a natural involuntary process

c) Breath techniques can calm you, help focus,

Slowly - Breath in – Pause – Exhale - Pause,

(again, slower – count to 5 at each step ) Repeat five times, notice if after 3 your body starts to cooperate more fully, it take’s a bit for it to understand what you want to accomplish!!!

We have to work at skills; If we expect to ‘just be able to do it’ we get very disappointed in ourselves and give up before we have even given a process a chance. When we are in EMOTIONAL Trauma, it seems there is even less – forgiveness, patience, acceptance – when we need it the MOST !

Mindset Formula that works = 5x, 5x aday = calm

Will this fix my problem? NO, but adjusting how you feel about HELP’s allot !

Comment by Lisa Kratz Thomas on May 22, 2011 at 8:09pm: We are given the tools to get the most out of life, but we have to pick them up and use them in order to gain the result!

Comment by Lisa Kratz Thomas on May 22, 2011 at 7:57pm: MONDAY, MAY 16 SHOW INFORMATION:

To pick up music heard on the show today or to hear more of Tyrone Powell's transforming sound go to - www.tyronepowell.net To get a copy of his new CD being released tomorrow, May 17 go to itunes.com or cdbaby - You will be blessed and encouraged!

To listen to Tyrone - http://youtu.be/F9X1BmWyvLQ

Comment by Lisa Kratz Thomas on April 4, 2011 at 8:40am: Don't miss my show today 1PM - ADDICTION: The Courage to Change when my guest will be be Tracy Strawberry, wife of former Yankee, 3 time world series champ Darryl Strawberry. Listen to how 2 people who were really at the end of their rope, in the torment of severe addiction, met in rehab and been able to transform their lives from misery to ministry!!! You will be encouraged whether you suffer with addiction or not, everyone has adversity to overcome in life, lets encourage each other!

Comment by Lisa Kratz Thomas on February 21, 2011 at 2:09pm: NO MORE HANDCUFFS!! by Alton Jamison. 5 Keys to Removing The Mental Handcuffs From Your Life - www.altonjamison.com

1) Your past doesn't have to determine your future

2) Use Pressure To Build Muscle

3) Stereotypes Should Motivate You, Not Define You

4) Remember Your Saving Graces

5) Take Off the Handcuffs

I highly recommend this book - it is life changing!!!!

www.altonjamison.com

Comment by Deborah W Morrison on February 14, 2011 at 7:46pm: Lisa, again thank you for having me on your radio show. And thank you for the opportunity to share my story with your listeners. The story of an ordinary woman that was used by God to do something extraordinary. Yes, God sees the potential in each one of us, even when we don't see it. I pray and hope my story inspires, encourages and uplifts someone out there.

Comment by Lisa Kratz Thomas on February 14, 2011 at 2:17pm: Music, Art & Literature - Powerful Tools for Recovery

Great show today - inspirational tools to expand your spirit and mind!!! I highly recommend both of the books highlighted on our show today!

How to purchase books from today's guests:

Deborah Morrison - "A Time to Reflect"

http://www.tatepublishing.com/bookstore/search.php?search=a+time+to...

J.L. Serediiuk - "Tales of Nottoway"

talesofnottoway.tatepublishing.com

talesofnottoway@yahoo.com

Borders Books

Amazon.com

Comment by Lisa Kratz Thomas on January 19, 2011 at 5:42pm: On Monday, January 17, My guests were Judge David Peterson and Fredericksburg Commonwealth Attorney La Bravia Jenkins who collaborate a team effort for the Rappahannock Regional Juvenile Drug Court. Judge Peterson is a man of outstanding judicial fairness and a heart of compassion towards the youth of drug court. During our prep session for the show, he shared with me a beautiful Caim Prayer he wrote for the drug court participants, I want to share it with you. Please click link: Caim%20Prayer%20by%20David%20Peterson.pdf