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From Darkness to Light: Minister Alma Thomas’ Journey of Resilience
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In this heartfelt episode of 'Suicide Zen Forgiveness,' host Elaine Lindsay welcomes Minister Alma Thomas, who shares her remarkable story of resilience and survival. Alma discusses her journey through immense hardships including the loss of her son, surviving a stroke, and overcoming other personal challenges. Despite her obstacles, Alma emphasizes the importance of living one's dream life and finding purpose. She talks about starting a scholarship in her son's honor and how she continues to inspire others through her writing and motivational speaking. This episode provides a moving and transformative message about perseverance, mental health, and the power of never giving up.
00:00 Introduction to Suicide Zen Forgiveness Podcast
00:50 Meet Minister Alma Thomas: A Story of Resilience
02:44 Alma's Journey Through Loss and Recovery
03:24 Finding Purpose After Tragedy
08:00 Overcoming Mental Health Stigma and Finding Help
14:17 Alma's Life-Changing Stroke and Recovery
18:38 The Power of Perseverance: Writing and Inspiring Others
24:55 Alma's Message of Hope and Encouragement
36:06 Closing Thoughts and Resources
BioAlma Thomas is an Ordained Minister Educator, Motivational Speaker, Playwright and Author. She holds two B.S Degrees, one in Human Services with a Concentration in Children and Families and another in Christian Studies. She is a contributing writer for "Authentically You" “Lasum Online Magazines” and "Strawberry-Lit Magazines". She is the co-author of several books including "Love, Marriage and Divorce", and “Dream Killers”. She is the single mother of two children Sabria and Tysean who left his earthly home to reign in his heavenly home in 2009.
Book links Dream KillersPart of: Dream Killers (1 books) | by Alma Thomas , Dynasty's Visionary Designs, et al. | Sold by: Amazon.com Services LLC
From The Waiting Room To The Recovery Roomby Alma Thomas , Miss Web Designer, et al. | Sold by: Amazon.com Services LLC | May 15, 2017
She Overcame Suicide: Inspiring Stories of Serving in Ministry While Struggling with Suicide
Book 1 of 2: She Overcame Suicide | by Denise A. Kelley (Author), Lenai Clegg (Author), Jesta Bouie (Author), Nicole Twitty (Author), Tresser Henderson (Author), Genisha Morton (Author), Walikqua Johnson (Author), Tamara Harris (Author), Alma Thomas (Author), Desiree Johnson (Author)
#podcastinterview #mentalhealth #suicideawareness #togetherwerise #itgetsbetter #darknessanddespair #depthsofdespair #rippleeffects #moveforward #shareyourstory #hopeandhealing #hopefulness #chooselife #transformationtotriumph #survivingtothriving #stopthestigma #stopsuicide #keepgoing #semicolon #suicideprevention #strokesurvivor
139 episodes
Manage episode 425577342 series 2301981
In this heartfelt episode of 'Suicide Zen Forgiveness,' host Elaine Lindsay welcomes Minister Alma Thomas, who shares her remarkable story of resilience and survival. Alma discusses her journey through immense hardships including the loss of her son, surviving a stroke, and overcoming other personal challenges. Despite her obstacles, Alma emphasizes the importance of living one's dream life and finding purpose. She talks about starting a scholarship in her son's honor and how she continues to inspire others through her writing and motivational speaking. This episode provides a moving and transformative message about perseverance, mental health, and the power of never giving up.
00:00 Introduction to Suicide Zen Forgiveness Podcast
00:50 Meet Minister Alma Thomas: A Story of Resilience
02:44 Alma's Journey Through Loss and Recovery
03:24 Finding Purpose After Tragedy
08:00 Overcoming Mental Health Stigma and Finding Help
14:17 Alma's Life-Changing Stroke and Recovery
18:38 The Power of Perseverance: Writing and Inspiring Others
24:55 Alma's Message of Hope and Encouragement
36:06 Closing Thoughts and Resources
BioAlma Thomas is an Ordained Minister Educator, Motivational Speaker, Playwright and Author. She holds two B.S Degrees, one in Human Services with a Concentration in Children and Families and another in Christian Studies. She is a contributing writer for "Authentically You" “Lasum Online Magazines” and "Strawberry-Lit Magazines". She is the co-author of several books including "Love, Marriage and Divorce", and “Dream Killers”. She is the single mother of two children Sabria and Tysean who left his earthly home to reign in his heavenly home in 2009.
Book links Dream KillersPart of: Dream Killers (1 books) | by Alma Thomas , Dynasty's Visionary Designs, et al. | Sold by: Amazon.com Services LLC
From The Waiting Room To The Recovery Roomby Alma Thomas , Miss Web Designer, et al. | Sold by: Amazon.com Services LLC | May 15, 2017
She Overcame Suicide: Inspiring Stories of Serving in Ministry While Struggling with Suicide
Book 1 of 2: She Overcame Suicide | by Denise A. Kelley (Author), Lenai Clegg (Author), Jesta Bouie (Author), Nicole Twitty (Author), Tresser Henderson (Author), Genisha Morton (Author), Walikqua Johnson (Author), Tamara Harris (Author), Alma Thomas (Author), Desiree Johnson (Author)
#podcastinterview #mentalhealth #suicideawareness #togetherwerise #itgetsbetter #darknessanddespair #depthsofdespair #rippleeffects #moveforward #shareyourstory #hopeandhealing #hopefulness #chooselife #transformationtotriumph #survivingtothriving #stopthestigma #stopsuicide #keepgoing #semicolon #suicideprevention #strokesurvivor
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