• Mass/NH dates?
• Posted: 2010-07-20 15:33:44 By Dana Read
• Will you have any upcoming dates in Mass or NH? Maybe even Maine, depending on where.

• Sandwich Community School
• Posted: 2010-07-18 07:34:46 By Mary Holland
• I was at your show last night. What a great evening. I took my Mom and we both laughed all night. It was just what I needed. The past year has been hard. Lots of stuff going on. I try to remember to laugh-some days easier than others. My Mom and I rescued a dog in March and he makes us laugh daily. Pets put alot of things in perspective. Unconditional love is the best and is what we all need. Thanks for all you do to remind us what is really important. God Bless.

• boyfriend says im stressed. i need to relax
• Posted: 2010-07-16 01:20:38 By samantha carlson
• so i would like a little help in relaxing so im not so stressed. im only 23 years old and it seems like i carry the world on my shoulders. my boyfriend doens't know what to do to help me anymore. i am going to counseling. i take medicine for depression, i work, i like to hang out with my family. but m boyfriend is 35 years old. he says im the cause of his stress because im stressing. he says i used to be a happy go lucky girl now i am just grumpy and hardly smile anymore. could you help me a little on this one?

• hopeless diet loser
• Posted: 2010-07-14 11:18:17 By julie shaw
• I am a 53yr old woman who has been searching for the right kind of diet and still haven't found anything lasting or I just cannot stick to.. it has been forty decades of constant dieting and then the past ten years put on more weight because of life and stress and health problems. I am a four time drop out of WW and other diet programs;; you name it I have tried it.. I even contemplated doing the surgery but am afraid because of other health issues and scared of the actual surgery.. that would be my last last resort.. I need advice for a 50 plus yr old who leads an almost sedentary life and afraid of getting other health problems like diabetes.. I just want to know what type of diets are out there geared for women my age and having more trouble dieting and losing the weight than these 20 yr olds on these infomercials.. I need help..and am getting to be hopeless about ever losing the 100 pounds i know I need to lose to lead a happier and healthier life.. signed.. ever hopeful diet loser.. I ordered your book..Lighten Up and you look fab on the cover. I just want to know what the secret is to losing the weight and how to keep it off.. I have lost 40 pounds in one shot before knee surgery but then after that went up and down in my 30's and then started gaining in my mid 40's and am up to my uppermost weight that I never thought I would see on the scale. 250 lbs at 5'10''...so need to get your advice to see what the next step is in my life.. I have to tell you I am a counselor and can help all of my clients with their compulsive behaviors and addictions but when it comes to my own, i am a failure,.., being stressed, I find that I gain more and then just lose hope and give up..which I am doing now and afraid of losing the weight I need ..I do not know if that makes any sense.. I am afraid of getting into a relationship too,.,.so think this is stopping me from moving forward with my life.. signed hopeless romantic and hopeless at dieting,.

• Thank you
• Posted: 2010-07-02 19:13:15 By Vicky Finch
• I came across an article of yours that was in the healyourlife.com site. and then went on to read more, and found myself here. Your writing is like a breath of fresh air. I can "hear" you talking. Its wonderful. Thank you.

• thank you Loretta!
• Posted: 2010-06-28 13:56:10 By annette
• I have been playing your videos over & over 24/7 since Xmas. I stop for Dog Whisperer, he's the only other one with a message I want to take in.
  Loretta, you are a life safer!
  My world is so void of the energy you bring in,
  you are a life line to what I think is real and important.
  I cannot ever repay you but I'd like to try by taking you to lunch at Chez Panisse :)
  that's the closest to heaven as I can imagine :)
  
  My fav. of your tapes is How Serious Is This?!" for the songs and the uplifting exercises :)
  yes, "I AM a treasure" and so dearest Loretta are you!

• VERB
• Posted: 2010-06-11 21:22:05 By PatG
• Hi Loretta- Enjoyed you recent (6/9) presentation to the Women's Information Network in Quincy, MA.
  If I understood correctly, you have been through 2 marriages. What part, if any, did VERB come into play with these marriages that they did not last? You did not indicate why these marriages ended (God hoping it was not a death).
  My husband and I have been togther for 30 years and have seen marriages disolve for any of the VERB's.
  V= Victim- We have never played the victim in our relationship, nor have we ever targeted anyone in our sphere as a victim.
  E= Entitlement- What is this? And what is there to be entitled to? Is he a King or am I a Queen?
  R= Rescue= Forget about Prince Charming. Take a fumbling ang bumbling good intentions Shrek any day (including the belching and farting).
  B= Blame- is to be lame, just an excuse to transfer your shortcommings to someone else.
  Again, I enjoyed the presentation.
  Thanks,
  PatG

• Haven't laughed that hard in a long time...
• Posted: 2010-06-06 14:59:15 By Margaret (Maggie) A. Ranieri
• Loretta, My first introduction to was at the I Can Do It conference this last May in San Diego...
  
  Thank you so much you are a deklght. I have listened to your tapes and quoted you many times in the last several weeks. I am a really positive and update person anyway but your I'M Back is awesome. Went to work the other day and one of my co-workers asked what I was on...but she also didn't know what party pants were...so go figure.
  
  Can we clone you? Blissfully 60
  
  

• difficult mom in law
• Posted: 2010-05-20 04:17:46 By vaishali
• my mom in law interferes in my married life n is insecure when my husband is nice to me. she critisizes me behnd my back to him,ans my husband listens to her considering she is old and lonely. how do i deal with her

• Let the nickel go
• Posted: 2010-04-30 14:41:30 By Susan Poseluzney
• A while back I saw one of your videos and in it was the line "Let the nickel go". What is the name of that video and is it still available?

• Loved your performance at the Palace Theatre
• Posted: 2010-04-26 20:46:15 By AnnMarie Abramo
• Hi Loretta. I wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed your performance at the Palace Theatre. I never laughed so much in my life, though I think the guy beside me was a bit constipated...LOL. I have been following you for years and you just get better and better...Ann Marie Abramo

• worry
• Posted: 2010-04-07 16:13:24 By nancy purdy
• hi loretta I injoy your so much when ever i need a little laugh or more u put on one of your tapes and laugh my ass off. you are so funny. i tend to worry although ive gotten better. i hope someday to see you live. if you ever come to il. thanks so much nancy

• HI and thank you
• Posted: 2010-03-10 08:25:39 By Mary Scherberger
• I attended a workshop a few years ago when I was a working girl and loved your philosophy. In 2008 I had a massive stroke and put my "Loretta attitude" to use. Using my wonder woman hat, easy button and magic wand I got through 4 months of rehab and am about 85% of my old self. I see you're going to be not far from me this summer and plan to be in the front row.

• A french friend from Montreal!
• Posted: 2010-03-03 16:15:16 By Carolyn Murphy
• Hey Loretta!!!
  
  I first saw you at a The Power Within conference here in Montreal years ago! I loved your humour and found myself snapping my fingers and calling out to my Mom in SEARS! (Tooo funny!)
  
  I am 38, have been teaching for years, own a small business and now have started giving conferences in French on the importance of taking control of your brain (and the crazy little voices inside it) to make the best of your life.
  
  I'm ready to take my conferences to the next level!
  
  I'd love to have the chance to meet you! And if you need someone to share your work in French, I'd be honored to be the one to spread the word!!! I find it soooo sad that the French market can't take advantage of your wisdom and humour!!!!
  
  Will you be coming to Montreal (or somewhere near Montreal) soon?
  
  Forever a fan,
  
  Caro

• stress box!
• Posted: 2010-02-22 21:06:38 By lindsey
• Hello,
  I'm just 24 years old and am recently opening up to the fact that I suffer from anxiety and panic disorder. I bought your "witty and stress free" box recently and have found myself laughing out loud in the car listening to your cd,thinking constantly about the cards, and writing in the journal. I work with someone who is constantly miserable and keep saying to myself "oh no!" everytime they complain. It is helping me laugh in my head rather than let her bring me down! Thank you so much for bringing humor to stress, because it is not easy living with anxiety. As I just looked up your events I see your coming to Swansea, MA in April..I live the next town over and I am looking forward to watching you live! Thanks again,
  Lindsey

• hope as we age
• Posted: 2010-02-04 05:37:59 By maria Zodda
• Hi just wanted put some positive silliness out there. At 60 I am getting married. Doing the traditional church wedding with family reception. Finding it is actually fun, when it gets mental and people and giving me crap I turn into... Wonder Bride. I have a cape with helps me deal with their nonsense. I busted a gut laughing yesterday and my husband to be is just as crazy as I. Keep laughing it up.... who knew life would just get better and the wrinkle arrive!

• Are You Coming to the West Coast Soon (La Jolla area)?
• Posted: 2010-02-02 12:33:26 By Alane Reardon
• Hi Loretta,
  We love you at UC San Diego! We would like to know if you are coming by our way soon?
  
  In Appreciation,
  Alane Reardon
  UC San Diego

• Looking for Ideas for Funding
• Posted: 2010-01-26 14:54:21 By Cecily MacArthur
• Hi Loretta,
  I'm a big fan, and would like to ask for your help. I've been a volunteer trainer at the Plymouth and Quincy Career Centers since last Summer (2009). Each month I teach a class in each center to between 10-30 people. I started with a class "How to Stay Positive While Unemployed" and now teach "How to Create Your Ideal Job." I love teaching this audience (I have been laid-off 5 times in my career), and the feedback I get from the participants is extremely positive. I would like to find a way to get a grant or some backing so I could get paid something for doing this, and was hoping you might have some suggestions of where to start looking. Thanks so much for any ideas you may have for me!
  With love and gratitude,
  Cecily

• Re: Looking for Ideas for Funding
• Posted: 2010-01-29 11:42:36 By Loretta LaRoche
• Hi Cecily,
  I would like to praise you for the work you have done for the Career Centers. These people must feel very lucky to have you. Certainly getting paid would also be a great opportunity for you continuing your work.
  Have you looked into www.experienceproject.com
  They would have some answers or the direction you need to go towards.
  Keep up the positive influence you are having on people!
  Love Loretta

• Love You!!
• Posted: 2010-01-26 12:02:43 By Elaine
• Hi Loretta,
  I first came across you last year in San Diego at the I Can Do It conference. You were one of the key note speakers and I laughed my ass off during your presentation! LOL Thank you for all you do and for just being you. I'm a BIG fan now. I've purchased your DVDs and they serve as great reminders to lighten up, laugh and have fun!
  
  Best wishes!
  Elaine Babauta

• Re: Love You!!
• Posted: 2010-01-29 11:45:38 By Loretta LaRoche
• Hi Elaine,
  Wow! what a great compliment! Thank You......
  What do you do for work, Elaine?
  
  Keep Laughing!
  Love Loretta
  
  
  You can find my new Lighten Up! book on line at www.lorettalaroche.com
  

• Re: Re: Love You!!
• Posted: 2010-04-24 10:27:22 By Elaine
• Hi Loretta,
  Wow, thank you for your reply! I have 2 professions. I am a software consultant & an entrepreneur. I have a food business (create food products for retail). I love doing both but they both take a lot of time & can sometimes be stressful so I have another love: embracing spirituality & taking care of myself which is why I attend 'I Can Do It' conference in San Diego. I look forward to seeing you again in San Diego in May!!!!
  Love you!
  Elaine

• Work can be a comedy show
• Posted: 2010-01-10 20:58:49 By Joan J. Deutsch
• I started keeping track of you some years ago when I happened to be flicking through the channels and I just love you. I had never laughed so hard for I don't know how long. I had recently divorced at the time (about 10 yrs now). I recently came across a show where you mentioned the "It is what it is" phrase that I have come to abhor as I work for a company that has decided to put numbers on everything you do and that seems to be the key phrase from every supervisor of every department I have spent time in. I now work in "411" for cell phone users. I never would have believed that people call in without knowing the name of the doctor they have nor his street address and expect you to find it. It is a comedy show. It's 2010 and some people can't spell the city they live in (although that is a sad situation). They don't know what they're looking for or where it is and they expect me to find it!!! If because of a bad connection you ask someone to repeat what they said they call you a stupid ....... etc. and you just have to look at it as a comedy show. Although sometimes it does get to you. If you ask someone how they are spelling a name they respond "You're the operator you're suppose to know how to spell it." Which isn't true we rely on the customer to provide the spelling. Anyhow I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoy watching you and how much better I feel when I do.

• Re: Work can be a comedy show
• Posted: 2010-01-29 11:51:09 By Loretta LaRoche
• Hi Joan,
  Thank you! I love how it feels to be able to make people really think about how funny the routine can be....You also just gave me some great new material. Truly funny that people would call 411 and have no idea who they are finding a number for. That's a good one!. WEll...It is what it is...LOL as you say.
  Love Loretta
  
  You can find my new book at www.lorettalaroche.com
  

• Fun at the hairdressers'
• Posted: 2010-01-10 10:53:07 By Maryjane McSweeney
• You made my trip to the hairdressers the most fun I've had in months. I can't remeber the last time I laughed that hard for that long. I had forgotten how good it feels to just laugh. Thank you. Maryjane

• Re: Fun at the hairdressers'
• Posted: 2010-01-29 11:34:45 By Loretta LaRoche
• That is wonderful that you found your laughter again! Rememeber to lighten-Up, stay Juicy and keep laughing!
  Love Loretta
  
  
  
  Enjoy my Lighten Up! book available at www.lorettalaroche.com

• How to be Happy when we lost a parent
• Posted: 2009-12-13 19:40:10 By Carlos Castro
• Hello Loretta,
  
  I've been your fan for many years. Your PBS Specials refreshes my soul. My mother passed away 6 months ago and I was very closed to her. It has very difficult to wake up everyday and put my happy face and go to work. I am a social worker in a youth & family agency which deals with struggles, unhappiness, violence and broken families. Your videos have helped to see life in
  different perspective. How long I can endure this greif and I have s sense of being lost. Plus it will be the first Christmas without my mother and I decided that there will be no Christmas in my house.
  
  

• Re: How to be Happy when we lost a parent
• Posted: 2009-12-15 10:00:06 By Loretta LaRoche
• I am very sorry that you have lost your mother. Unfortunately the nature of life seems to engage us with suffering as well as joy. Hopefully you have experienced joyful memories of you and your mother that can balance your grief. Her life lives on in you and you are her legacy. I am sure her values have been expressed in your work with families. Not having Christmas is a choice, however, the spirit of the holiday is one which we should all carry with us. It is one that resonates with peace and love. My best to you and yours. Loretta Laroche

• I'm stopping "should-ing" on myself
• Posted: 2009-12-08 15:56:17 By Selissa
• Loretta,thanks for "Don't Beat Yourself Up With What Ifs" in your latest newsletter. I've been queen of should-ing on myself with every decision I've made that turned out "wrong". It always eats at me. I copied this part of the newsletter and put it on my mirror to remind myself to stop. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction and letting go of the needless stress.
  You are my inspiration.

• Re: I'm stopping
• Posted: 2009-12-10 07:14:42 By Loretta LaRoche
• That is so great that you placed it on your mirror. I love it. Have a great holiday season with your friends and family.
  Love
  Loretta

• Loss of a Pet
• Posted: 2009-11-15 05:44:49 By Ed Mangold
• Some of your thoughts on handling the stress and grief after the loss of a long loved pet dog.

• Re: Loss of a Pet
• Posted: 2009-11-30 17:17:19 By Loretta LaRoche
• I am sorry that you have lost your dog. Please forgive me for not responding to you sooner.
  Losing a long loved pet is so painful. Remember the wonderful times you spent connecting and loving your dog and maybe it will continue to warm your heart. There is no replacing, but there is time to heal. I have a pet as well and I must admit it would change my world to lose him. I will be thinking of you. Try and be joyful that you had him in your life.
  My best, Loretta

• The Palace Albany, NY
• Posted: 2009-10-17 00:06:19 By Wanda Masick
• Just saw your show at The Palace!! Thank you for
  lifting me out of the "dumps" I am normally an upbeat person but lately have just gotten in a rut. SO I grabbed a friend and said let's do something fun this weekend- something that involves laughter. Went online and found info for your show!! The rest is history- the best medicine anyone could ask for!!! Thanks again

• Re: The Palace Albany, NY
• Posted: 2009-10-19 10:24:59 By Loretta LaRoche
• You are so Welcome! I had a great time as well. What a wonderful audience.
  Try and lighten up and stay out of the dumps....
  Love and laughter, Loretta

• Loretta: We need you here in Michigan!
• Posted: 2009-10-10 17:17:10 By Sue
• Hi Loretta! I saw your show on PBS here and just laughed until I cried! I bought one of your cds and put it on my Ipod to listen to and my husband put it on his Ipod and listened also because he heard me laughing and wanted to know what I was listening to that was so funny. We both have been unemployed and now he has a job with me still looking but even though times are tough these days we're both laughing and keeping a positive outlook on life thanks inpart to you. I would like to see you come here to do a show in Detroit because people here really need your positive energy and laughter. Is that at all possible?

• Re: Loretta: We need you here in Michigan!
• Posted: 2009-10-19 10:21:22 By Loretta LaRoche
• Hello...What a wonderful note. Thank You for watching me on PBS. They need all the support they can get.
  I would love to come to Michigan. Let's see what we can come up with. In the meantime, stay juicy and vibrant!
  Love Loretta

• Merrimack College
• Posted: 2009-10-10 10:50:00 By Lynne Nieman
• Just wanted to thank you for inspiring me the other night at your Merrimack College performance. I laughed so hard I almost peed my pants!! I am actually singing the words as I type this. Thanks so much!!

• Re: Merrimack College
• Posted: 2009-10-19 10:26:37 By Loretta LaRoche
• HA Ha HA....Love to here that!
  No worries about the pee in the panties. I'm sure you have some more.
  Keep singing and laughing. Together we can spread the humor.
  Love and Laughter, Loretta

• Merrimack College Performance
• Posted: 2009-10-09 16:01:25 By Diane
• Hi Loretta,
  My parents and I had front row seats at your show last night. We loved it! We were still laughing when we left there. This was the 2nd show we've been to and hope to see you again in the future.
  You are an inspiration to all of us!
  Thanks!

• Re: Merrimack College Performance
• Posted: 2009-10-19 10:23:13 By Loretta LaRoche
• Hi Diane,
  That is pretty great that you have come again to see me!
  I love hearing that I can help make people lighten up and Laugh at themselves. I certainly do laugh at myself.
  Love, Loretta!

• Help! I'm not enjoying a new supervisor 21 years younger. She's no fun!
• Posted: 2009-10-06 08:35:07 By bobbe white
• After 29 years in my career, I feel like I've adopted a valley girl from the North Shore of Chicago. She is a control freak and very immature. I am drying up at work and I used to be the fun one! Retirement is not an option with 2 college aged entitlements and a different career in a small community seems like a very silly option. Oh woe is the woman who used to see the fun in everything. I can't imagine doing anything else and I can't imagine staying in this situation. I feel like I've been a very bad girl, and this is hell. I hate being intimidated by a brat. I need that give-a-sh*t attitude I used to embrace. It's just a job, right? Hmmmm. I have a new appreciation for generational differences, that's for sure. Today, I shall change my language for starters. Maybe the direction of my desk too. It's up against a wall. Hello. Geesh, thanks for the vent-a-lation. Whew.I feel better already! Any suggestions will be happily accepted.

• You know its me Ethan from The Laughing Camel
• Posted: 2009-10-05 13:51:06 By Ethan Morgan
• Dear Loretta,
  My name is Ethan Morgan my business partner and I just opened a Tea shop right down the street at the Jenney Grist Mill. If You'd ever like a good cup of tea and or some good conversation we would love to see you. If not you might get a chuckle and maybe even inspiration from our website www.thelaughingcamel.com Thanks.
  Hope this reaches you in
  good health and good spirits
  
  Sincerely,
  Ethan Morgan

• Re: You know its me Ethan from The Laughing Camel
• Posted: 2009-10-19 10:16:36 By Loretta LaRoche
• Thank You!

• Son
• Posted: 2009-09-29 00:56:45 By Debbie
• Your son in the middle of the photo...
  
  He certainly can make a lady twirl! HA! ;-)

• Re: Son
• Posted: 2009-10-05 09:27:51 By Loretta LaRoche
• My son is very adorable now, isn't he? Thank You. He is also my business partner and we have worked together for 18 playful years. He is married to his highschool sweetheart and they have 5 kids together! How amazing is that?
  Thank you for coming to my community. Hope to see you here again soon.
  My Best,
  Loretta

• Proctors
• Posted: 2009-09-25 20:30:39 By Debbie P
• I have seen you when you have come to this area before and I will be seeing you again on Oct. 16th at Proctors. I have your tapes and have loved you from the first time I saw you on P.B.S. But I have to tell you why I'm writing to you....The very first time I saw you years ago, on P.B.S. I called my husband into the room and said, "Who is this?" and he immediately said, "Aunt Vinny!" It is incredible how much you look and sound like her, especially when she was younger. She is now in her 90's and I believe her family came from the same area in Italy as yours did. (I'll bet you are somehow cousins....) Anyway, the reason I'm writing is to tell you that my dear Aunt Vinny has been such an inspiration to me. I only wish that I could age like her. She has had her share of health issues, but she is a fighter. Many, many years ago she had cancer,,,and just this past year ended up in a nursing home from a back injury. Needless to say, she did her therapy and is now back in her own home again. She loves to take her vitamins, (but I swear it's all that olive oil and garlic!) Talk about juicy!!!! She is one JUICY woman. She makes the BEST sauce I have EVER had!!! I absolutely LOVE this woman. Many years ago, my uncle lost his wife due to breast cancer, and he had a little boy, my dear cousin Johnny. A few years later he found and married, "Aunt Vinny". She embraced our family and raised little Johnny. When I heard that you were coming to Proctors, I quickly bought tickets to take Aunt Vinny to finally see you. Well, she ended up in the nursing home. I never thought she would see you. Anyway, that was last year, and the show was cancelled. In the meantime, Vinny got out of the nursing home!!! So Loretta, my dream of getting my dear Aunt Vinny to see you is finally coming true. We will be at Proctors Oct. 16th. Is there any possible way you could send a kiss to Vinny during the show? I know this is a long letter, and I apologize if I'm presumptuous, but hey...you'll never know if you don't at least ask. We have really good seats and we're not too far from the stage. Thank you for everything you do for ALL of us. In this CRAZY world we live in, we NEED laughter and positive energy. Keep doing your piece of the pie for mankind.

• Re: Proctors
• Posted: 2009-10-05 09:32:14 By Loretta LaRoche
• Your letter was wonderful. I appreciate you taking the time to tell me about your aunt.
  Please enjoy the show on Oct 16th and I will do my best to remember your aunt.
  Loretta

• Lighten Up!
• Posted: 2009-09-24 13:00:05 By Theresa Mulvihill
• Loretta,
  I'm afraid I have some bad news: I cannot read your new book on the train. People are looking at me when I laugh out loud! The book is wonderful and, my mother having been Italian, I can identify with so much of it. I really let out a belly laugh when I ready about jumping in the grave after eating pasta. Too funny.
  
  I hope I can get to see you when you are in NY again.
  
  Theresa aka Macaroni Bender

• Re: Lighten Up!
• Posted: 2009-09-25 09:12:00 By Loretta LaRoche
• Hi Macaroni Bender,
  That is wonderful that you are enjoying my book. Just walk on the train, give a big twirl and tell them to lighten up.
  I will be at Carolines in New York City on Oct 14
  check it out on my events page.
  Hope to see you there.
  Loretta
  

• Inspiration
• Posted: 2009-09-17 11:02:44 By Fran Patterson
• I saw Loretta on TV years ago but never forgot her. My local station doesn't air her new shows.
  
  Got so inspired by this page, I posted myself on Craigslist to see if I could get part time work. I didn't know I could do that for free and I've been looking for work for some time.
  
  Thanks.

• Holy Fool
• Posted: 2009-09-11 16:43:46 By Mari
• Loretta, for a while I have been studying archetypes and I have come to the conclusion that you have the holy fool archetype. You dispense wisdom and great insight through telling the truth through jokes and laughter....absolutely brilliant!

• Re: Holy Fool
• Posted: 2009-09-14 14:07:04 By Loretta LaRoche
• Thank you for your compliments. What a very interesting field you are studying!
  I would love to hear more about it. Share your wisdom with us.
  My Best,
  Loretta

• NW Stressors Need You!
• Posted: 2009-09-09 22:40:35 By Stephanie
• Hi, Loretta - I heard you speak a few years ago at the Erma Bombeck conference and you were awesome and you were part of the reason I've become so sucessful - and, now so STRESSED out! I'm 42 with an ulcer. Eeek. I'd love to hear you speak or attend some event where you can straighten me out, but you are only on the East coast. Do you have any plans to come West? I'm in Idaho. It's wonderful here. :)

• Re: NW Stressors Need You!
• Posted: 2009-09-14 14:12:23 By Loretta LaRoche
• Thank you for reaching out to me. I am happy to hear that you enjoyed my talk at the conference. I had a wonderful time as well. I am not only on the East Coast. I do extensive traveling nationally and internationally. I would love to come to your area in Idaho. Let's see what is going on in that area and maybe you will see me soon. Have your corporation contact us and let's help make you better!
  My Best to you.
  Loretta

• How NOT to Stress...that is the question!
• Posted: 2009-09-03 11:04:54 By Sabrina Smith
• For 10 years my doctor told me that " This stress is killing you" and it almost did. I'm 42 and just undergone open heart surgery. Heart desiese that was heridetery and manifested by STRESS.I have raised a special needs child who is now in and out of jail.I lost my home and belongings.My partner and I have moved in with my mother as care givers as she batteles Brest Cancer. Our business has all but folded and we are essentialy unemployed.....you get the picture. So how does someone who has spent a life time stressed and caring for outhers learn to let go and care for herself?

• Re: How NOT to Stress...that is the question!
• Posted: 2009-09-14 14:53:02 By Loretta LaRoche
• I am so sorry that these events are happening in your life. You have a true challenge in front of you. In one of my books I talk about Resiliency. Resilient people have realized that their mind can become an ally instead of the enemy during tough times. Here are a few techniques to help walk the resiliency trail:
  1.Remember that a thought can be latched onto or let go. It can't disturb you unless you let it.
  2.Think of times when you showed courage in the face of adversity. You have been the heroine of your saga many times. Resonate with you inner warrior. 3. Create and attitude of strength, and learn to walk purposefully. Stand tall and your mind will follow. 4. Keep in mind that millions of people throughout history have endured extraordinarily diffult or horific circumstances and survived to tell their tale. Keep some books on your nightstand that illustrate the stories of these courageous individuals. I love Lessons in Becoming Myself, by Ellen Burstyn.
  5. Build a cirlce of individuals who help you in your quest for solutions rather than those who enable you to stay stuck in the limbo of impossibilities.
  Until then you need to focus on your heart. The Institute of Heart-Math is an organization that looks at the scientific link between heart and mind and suggests ways to reduce stress. Learn more at www.heartmath.com.
  Try a quick and quiet meditation where you imagine that your breathing is centered in your heart. Slowly inhale, hold for several seconds, and then exhale. Continue doing so while imagining your breaths conming in and out of your heart. Keep practicing this breathing while you remember a good time in your life. If this is too difficult, find a sincere attitude of appreciation. Continue to focus your thoughts and breathing, and you will feel contentment and relaxation washing over you.
  "To awaken in life we first must awaken beyond life" The Sufi tradition says.
  I hope this helps you while you try and regain your life. I would like to talk with you again.
  I wish you much happiness.
  My Best
  Loretta

• Biography Question
• Posted: 2009-09-02 20:48:22 By Sue Winslow
• Did you ever work at Flying Horse Farm?

• Re: Biography Question
• Posted: 2009-09-14 14:55:51 By Loretta LaRoche
• Hi
  I have not.
  I did take a moment and look it up. What a beautiful place!
  Do you work there?
  Loretta

• patterns?
• Posted: 2009-09-02 16:31:17 By NAOMI
• I just watched Life is Not a Stress Rehearsal again with my injured adult students. They LOVED the DVD and now appreciate the tiara, boa and nose and glasses that are in our classroom. I have a bunch of fabric that was freecycled to me. When I saw the hat with the horns on it, I knew that I had to make 1 or 5!! Any chance of you telling me what kind of a pattern you used? It is almost a full moon and much levity is desperately needed!!!
  Thanks again for all your help through the years.
  Naomi

• Re: patterns?
• Posted: 2009-09-14 14:58:40 By Loretta LaRoche
• Hi Naomi,
  What a wonderful thing you are doing. Creating all of these magical props for you adult students.
  When you say injured, what has happened? I would love to hear more about the facility that work at.
  In regard to the hat....I had a very talented person make it for me.
  Good Luck!
  My Best
  Loretta

• Re: patterns?
• Posted: 2009-09-28 18:47:37 By NAOMI
• Hi there,
  I teach adults who have been injured at work. They are being trained for new careers. It is difficult for some of them to return to school because they were not successful the first time around. We also get a lot of new Canadians who feel ashamed that they are not fully providing for their family as they had in the past. My teaching philosophy has always been to provide a safe and stable environment and learning happens-most of the time!!! Hence the reason for the hat(s)!!
  
  Thanks for the laughter,
  Naomi of the North

• laughing on the outside, crying on the outside too
• Posted: 2009-08-21 22:28:38 By christine caputo
• I'm italian and am very emotional! I have a one track mind and
  it's all about my son, he has minor learning disabilities.
  
  I never give up trying to motivate him and exhausted all avenues
  of help. All i want from you Loretta is a new way, a new tool
  if you will, that will get him up and running!!
  
  This is the first time i ever publicy wrote about this, i guess
  you bring out peoples emotional side!
  
  laugh alot, cry alone, sooooooootrue
  Christine

• Re: laughing on the outside, crying on the outside too
• Posted: 2009-09-14 15:02:28 By Loretta LaRoche
• Hi Christine,
  First let me ask you how old is your son and what are his learning disabilities?
  Let's move forward with some suggestions when I hear back from you.
  Until then, play some music, sing and dance with your strength and determination!
  My best
  Loretta

• Cheektowaga, NY
• Posted: 2009-08-20 13:36:31 By Deb Lier
• Loretta with your upbeat spirit I was wondering where you worship----- I have just started reading "Life if not a Stress Rehearsal"-- I am only on page 35 but you have grabbed my interest---look forward to getting your response
  
  Debbie

• Re: Cheektowaga, NY
• Posted: 2009-09-14 17:35:33 By Loretta LaRoche
• Hi Debbie,
  Thank you for reading one of my books.
  What part of the book grabbed your interest if you do not mind me inquiring.
  Buddha has always interested me.
  "The quality of life depends not upon external development or material progress, but upon the inner development of peace and happiness." Buddha
  Where do you worship?
  
  My Best
  Loretta

• Re: Cheektowaga, NY
• Posted: 2010-03-12 22:49:31 By Laurel Graham
• I am originally from Cheektowaga (Cheetavegas, aka Cheektawarsaw so many Poles) - so this post caught my interest.
  
  That and God works through you Loretta- just today I was riding the L in Chicago and read a line from your books that addressed
  EXACTLY (your example was the exact fear I have) what I am feeling in terms I would relate to. I write and research psychopaths- you mentioned the narcissism of depression...ugh.
  
  I have to get happy just so I am not narcissistic. Anyhoo- I am a Catholic and will put in a word for ya. :) Hopefully I end up in the right place.

• loose weight...feed someone else
• Posted: 2009-08-19 09:55:42 By Patsy Deerhake
• Hi Loretta!
  In your PBS special which I enjoyed tremendously, you mentioned the idea "loose weight...feed someone else". I am a wellness educator and coach. I sometimes work with corporations to implement wellness programs. Many organizations have started "biggest loser" programs. I like your idea better. Do you know if anyone is developing this idea? If not, I would like to offer it to some of my clients. It is a great idea and allows us to make a difference in our own lives as well as the lives of others. Thanks!

• Re: loose weight...feed someone else
• Posted: 2009-09-14 17:27:51 By Loretta LaRoche
• Hi,
  We are in the process of still detailing this concept. We wil announce it on my site as soon as it is in full motion.
  Thanks for your support!
  My Best
  Loretta

• FORGOT MY HUMOR..
• Posted: 2009-08-17 12:15:03 By stacey hoepfner
• Hi Loretta, saw your show on pbs and loved it!
  I'm a 40 yr old mother who used to be laid back and funny. Now I yell and am constantly uptight. I thought I should start by buying one of your books. Which would you recommend for me?
  
  Stacey H.
  East Hampton, NY

• Re: FORGOT MY HUMOR..
• Posted: 2009-09-14 17:22:14 By Loretta LaRoche
• Hi Stacey,
  Thank you for watching my PBS show.
  I think that my lighten up book would be great for you. Maybe even a little meditation would not hurt. Take a few deep breaths before you yell and scream and ask yourself how effective is yelling when it is a proven fact that children listen better when you speak softly and stay in control.
  Good Luck.
  My Best
  Loretta

• WHAT ME WORRY, I'M CRAZY,HELP
• Posted: 2009-08-14 22:26:50 By rick
• hi miss loretta, i'm a 59 year old teenager who has done as i dammed well pleased for most of my life. at least i thought; a mostly enjoyable life and successful career hit a wall three years ago when i had delicate surgery to my spine which i have yet to recover from. the extremely long hospital stay and subsequent surgeries to repair damage to the nerves in my arm have cascaded into a few health problems that have had a restrictive effect on me. i just this spring began to feel like my old self but with a twist.
  for eight years i took narcotics for pain relief and this year i quit because i wanted to see just what my level of pain and tolerance was;my rather famous celebrity doctor[really] was of no help, he rarely gave me the time of day. so i dumped him and managed myself. i tapered off the oxycontin with no trouble at all despite the warnings of mds. that i would have to go to detox.
  sorry this is so wordy but, i think the elimination of oxycontin changed my brain and my thinking. i did have four bolts screwed into my skull to hold my remodeled spine together, it could be the frankenstein effect, but i have come to say things that in the past i would not say because i didn't want to offend.
  my purpose in life has been to please, to help, to volunteer, and stay in the background as i didn't live to be recognised for good deeds. now,
  as if i were going through some change of life i have reviewed the people who have been closet to me for years, family and friends. toxic is the word that comes to mind.
  most of my life in regard to my siblings, me the youngest, i have aleays ,since childhood been the gofer, servent etc growing up. now as an adult i have lived my life thinking about what they would do or say and always defered to them for advise.
  don't get me wrong they have been extremely over the top in helping me recover in the last few years, i couldn't have had it so good otherwise. all three are well off but still they were stellar.
  now that i am better and of this mindset i have decided that my relationships with them are toxic as i have this attitude that i am looked at as inferior to them and they take advantage of it, rather condesend to me. i know i created this monster but, i am going to change it.
  by asserting myself and speaking my inner thoughts, i have alienated them and we are estranged and, i am actually fine with it, and i feel much better for getting them out of my way.
  i know they feel differently but i feel like a big weight is off my crooked back.
  i also have done this with to a couple of "friends" and feel the same.
  i'm not happy that my social circle is diminishing and not sure i have done myself any good in the long run. i don't hate these people, i just do not want their influence in my life or their negative attitudes which each one seems to possess.
  as i am getting myself back on my feet and returning to my life i wouldn't mind talking to a "shrink" about my new brain waves. i have spoken to them over the years for various jobs, or programs i was entering and of course when i was in hospital for so long; i have yet to speak to one who showed me anything except a blank or dower countinance. boring. is there anyone out there schooled in the loretta theory or at least with a sence of humor.
  how can i be so offensive and yet feel so good about it? am i crazy?
  
  i always have fun when i see you on the tele.
  happily yours
  rich d

• My Juicy Mother
• Posted: 2009-08-06 10:25:16 By Barbara Holmes
• The juiciest person in my life is my mother, 89, who has always been a force of nature. She has friends of all ages, including little boys, who grab her around the legs and hug her. Maybe it's because, at 4'8", she's so close to their height.
  
  My mother had a stroke five years ago, and before she called me early that morning to inform me, she made her bed, called someone to take care of her cat, cancelled a dinner engagement and put on eyebrows, eye shadow and lipstick. Only then was I called. Goodness knows she wouldn’t go to the Emergency Room without makeup. She wouldn’t take a trip to the laundry room without it.
  
  She used to go to seniors’ dances twice a year and dance until after midnight, but the stroke, a heart attack, a broken sternum and a broken right hand have slowed her down. A little. She still puts on CDs and dances around her apartment living room with Amy, the cat, as an audience.
  
  My favorite photo of her was taken when she was in her 50's - she’s wearing a huge grin and swinging from a tree branch.
  
  Mom’s always been stylish; she hates old-lady clothing, and shopping energizes her. And yes, she uses a computer - she does her banking and is now learning to write e-mails.
  
  How has having a juicy Mom affected me? Mom and I flirt, tease and joke with friends and strangers. We say to shoppers we pass twice in the grocery aisle, “We’ve got to stop meeting this way.” We love silly, and we laugh like all the female members of her family, a cross between a explosive bray and a loud cackle. Last year we both had makeovers at a Sears cosmetics counter.
  
  Also last year, I took my first singing lessons. I started a novel for NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) in November 2008, and I’ve taken up photography and painting. My cellphone screen says, “Hello, Gorgeous!”
  
  And every time I buy something new, my mother has to have it, from drapes to a new computer.
  
  I feel pretty juicy at 62, and it looks as if I’ll have to continue to be juicy until I’m at least 89. I’m now a role model for my mother.

• Re: My Juicy Mother
• Posted: 2009-09-14 17:24:30 By Loretta LaRoche
• I absolutely loved this story.
  Thank you for sharing it!
  My Best
  Loretta

• Negativity & temper passed on
• Posted: 2009-08-02 21:59:16 By mayka
• Fiance: His parents used to yell, his sister yells, he yells. They're Italians, they yell to be heard, they yell to express their emotions, they yell without realizing they yell.
  
  Myself: My family yells, they yell to control the other person, to get a point across, to express frustruations, to make the other person back off, to push someone away.
  
  I have analyzed this a little bit. We came together, a week before we are getting married and well, we yell now under stress and pressure for no real reasons, anything sets both of us off and than things change, he releases and feels better, I feel beat up and distant.
  
  What do we do? We know better, we speak about behaving better, how this will destroy us, how we feel after, how it's not working, how it's not good, where it came from but in the end it seems as though fixing it takes more than we can master in the heat of the moment.
  
  What's worse is that I have trust issues, every time we yell and fight it makes me feel distant for a longer time, less trusting, than he comes around and wants to be loving and I push him away, I want to break this cycle before it really ruins our love.
  
  We do love each other, we care about each other, he's very affectionate, carrying, generous just seems not to be able to control his emotions or outbursts, none of this would ever go physical but let me tell you, when he yells, I am the one that just want to slap his face to make him stop...to make him stop I yell lauder, go off faster, and if he stood right in front of me I swear I feel like I will just slap his face to wake him one day and make him notice he's screaming.
  
  OBVIOUSLY this is not healthy, and obviously we know and are well aware that if we don't correct ourselves we will pass this on to kids like it was passed on to us. I'm tired of us barking, and so is he when the heat is over. HELP....what do we do?
  
  Mayka

• Negativity & temper passed on
• Posted: 2009-08-26 10:16:29 By Loretta LaRoche
• Dear Mayka-I feel you both have exhausted your own resources to handle this problem. My suggestion is to find someone that does workshops in anger management and go together…Anger is often a cover up for deeper issues like unresolved hurts and injustices from the past..Depression can also be a factor..I wish you the best. We should all spend as much time enjoying life, and using our life energy for negative purposes is a waste of time…Please let me know how you’re doing..Loretta

• RED BOA
• Posted: 2009-06-24 21:18:09 By Aimie benko
• Dear Loretta
  
  I started wearing the red boa in the house while I was packing my apartment I am moving to a smaller apt and been able to get rid of stuff due to you. Thank you. I am person first and then my illnesses. You remind me of that. I have MS and depression/anxiety (of course). Presently I am not getting the treatment I need due to the mental illness. I am in a lot physiical pain. Of course I also have emotional pain to. it is a combintation both illnesses. The professionals are only looking at my mental illmess not both. So I turn to you at night on my computer/dvd/cd. I laugh. So thank you. I have been loyal fan for ten years aprox. Hopefully I will see you this fall at the same place Stadium Theatre, RI. I focus on today and not tomorrow. I will continuing wearing the red boa. I am going to get a red nose and start wearing that. So I can laugh more with people. So thanks again. Aimie

• Re: RED BOA
• Posted: 2009-06-25 16:36:53 By Loretta LaRoche
• Dear Aimee,
  Thank you so much for your caring words. I may be part of what's helping you, but you are the one doing the work, and that is so courageous and admirable. I wil keep you in my thoughts and please keep in touch and let me know how you're doing.
  
  Best Always,
  Loretta

• Loretta-to-go.
• Posted: 2009-06-16 16:51:14 By Jennifer Fast
• As a natural born 'catasrophizer' and 'awfulizer' I envy your highly successful approach to life. I have done my best to take it to heart. Not only did I purchase the nose & glasses, as recommended, but I keep them jammed into my car vent-staring at me every mile. They are my reminder to lighten-up and ease off the pedal. As the full time mother of 3 active boys my car is often my stress trigger. When I am running late and feeling stressed behind the wheel I am able to slip the glasses out of the vent and wear them to my destination to remind me of your wisdom.
  Seems that there is no place to attach a picture so you'll just have to take my word for it. It is great therapy and I am so grateful to you. Thank you and continued success reaching all of us crazies. Jennifer Fast

• Re: Loretta-to-go.
• Posted: 2009-06-26 09:32:08 By Loretta LaRoche
• Dear Jennifer,
  Thanks for all the supportive words and I love how you think outside the box! It's great! Exactly the point I try to make! Keep the juice in your life!
  
  All my best,
  Loretta

• You helped save my life...
• Posted: 2009-05-26 23:27:40 By Dina Thachet
• I met you this past weekend in Boston at the Child Life Conference--I know you meet a lot of people, but I am the Indian girl who asked you to sign the book 'To Dina and Sue' for my mother and I, and told you that my mother was so envious that I got to see and hear you live. You don't know this but you helped save my life. About 15 years ago, I was diagnosed with Lupus Nephritis and my world flipped upside down. I spent the first few years trying to stay alive and how to live with a medical condition. I was so depressed that I couldn't just be 'normal'. My mother was my caregiver and tried everything she could to cheer me up. One day, we were watching PBS and they introduced you, and as they say, the rest is history. What I was missing was joy and laughter. We taped the show (on our VCR!) and have watched it a squillion times since then. Whenever we need to laugh so hard it hurts (and we almost pee in our pants!), we pop in the tape and it takes us back. Almost 3 years ago, my grandmother passed away and my mother fell into a deep depression. I have slowly helped her, along with your video, and she is doing much better now... We get each other up off of the couch and dance around our living room. We put on colorful wigs (I have about 15 different colors) and funny hats and prance around until the other one laughs out loud. We sing at the top of our lungs. With your help, we both learned how to laugh again--that is a priceless gift for which we are eternally grateful. Keep spreading your humor, your wisdom and your love of life. During your keynote speech at the conference, you said that if only the rest of the world would stop taking life so seriously and would learn to laugh a little and get rid of stress, that it would be a better place. I agree with my entire heart and soul and so does my mother. We thank you, we honor you and we wish you all the best!!! This world is blessed with you in it, and I am blessed to have met you and to have been in your presence.

• Re: You helped save my life...
• Posted: 2009-06-30 11:39:58 By Loretta LaRoche
• I am so glad that you are well and happy Dina. I may have helped you, but you have done the work. No words can make an individual change their lives unless the individual has the courage and tenacity to do so. Give yourself a great big standing ovation and enjoy every precious minute of your life. Please keep in touch.
  
  My best to you and your family,
  Loretta

• Thank you Loretta
• Posted: 2009-05-24 21:33:23 By Carol Cox
• Hello Loretta,
  
  I was listening to you on PBS one day when I was on the couch. I was spending most of my days on the couch or in bed in those days, and you helped me so much. You didn't get me off the couch that day, but you helped me begin to change my thinking. That was something I could control, and when I finally got the meds to help me function better, my mindset was ready to go. I don't live my life on the couch anymore...
  
  Thank you Loretta!
  
  Carol Cox
  Ohio
  

• Re: Thank you Loretta
• Posted: 2009-09-14 17:40:46 By Loretta LaRoche
• Hi Carol,
  That is great that you have found the strength to get off the couch!
  Look within and find your courage, integrity and compassion for yourself and others. Kick up your heels or slippers before you're too short to wear them!
  My Best to you,
  Loretta

• E.M.S.B.
• Posted: 2009-05-12 20:17:32 By jeannine tardif
• Dear Loretta, thank you so much for coming to Montreal for the e.m.s.b. school board.My heart salutes your heart and I just want to say that I enjoyed every moments of your show. Bye now and continue your journey with that sparkle in your eyes. love, Jeannine

• Re: E.M.S.B.
• Posted: 2009-05-17 19:54:24 By Anne McGarr
• Dear Loretta,I wanted to let you know how very much I enjoyed and appreciated your workshop.It was a great experience to share laughter with colleagues.
  Re- clean underwear: my youngest son who is now 30 yrs. old would always counter with "I'll tell them that it happened in the accident"
  I hope your daughter is enjoying better health.I will keep her in my prayers.As you know, there is nothing funny about cancer. Surprisingly though,spontaneous irreverant humour can still be experienced.
  My husband is a 3x survivor of Stage IV non-hodgkins lymphoma. He is presently recovering from a laryngectomy due to Stage IV cancer of the larynx.During one of his recent tests ,a concerned social worker in the radiation waiting room of the hospital came up to me and said ,"Oh good, I see you brought your lunch!" She didn't realize that one container contained my husband's teeth and the other the cannula that fits in the opening of his throat.Many of us need to give ourselves permission to laugh in the most tragic of times.Thank you for your continued inspiration.
  Anne McGarr

• Re: E.M.S.B.
• Posted: 2009-06-25 16:32:58 By Loretta LaRoche
• EMSB,
  Thanks to both of you ladies for your support and kind words. You are the reasons I do what I do and why I continue on this amazing path. Helping folks learn from my journey is an amazing personal reward. Thanks also for your concerns for my daughter Laurie. She is doing wonderfully, still in remission thankfully. Always look for the light...it's sometimes just hard to see!!
  
  Yours truly,
  Loretta

• Thank you for coming to Long Island
• Posted: 2009-05-12 16:40:22 By Virginia
• Such a fun show and it is so nice to have been able to see you on Lawng Island...
  I was fortunate enough to get front row seats and I was blessed. Over the years, you have taught me to laugh at myself and I try to pass this along to others as well.
  
  Your energy is wonderful and the world would be a better place if more people had your perspective in life.
  God blessed us with you and thank you for opening many doors to us.
  
  We hope you come back to Lawng Island again..soon. I know I will be there along with some other juicy friends.
  Thanks!
  Virginia

• Re: Thank you for coming to Long Island
• Posted: 2009-09-14 17:42:13 By Loretta LaRoche
• Hi Virginia,
  I had a great time too! Thank you for coming and I also look forward to returning to LAWNG ISLAND.
  My Best to you!
  Loretta

• Where have you been all my life?
• Posted: 2009-05-11 10:53:17 By Linda Sottosanti
• Dear Loretta,
  I had the pleasure of seeing you this past weekend in Patchogue. Wow! You knocked my socks off! I was with my friend, Marie, who has enjoyed you for many years, and with me nearing the big "60", I told my friend that I feel cheated to not have known about you earlier. : )
  You are wonderful, smart, and "right on" with everything. I look forward to purchasing your material and filling in the void of all that's you! Thank you, Loretta, continue to be amazing!
  Linda

• Re: Where have you been all my life?
• Posted: 2009-06-26 09:33:27 By Loretta LaRoche
• Dear Linda,
  Its NEVER to late to discover something that gives you pleasure. I'm so honored it can be me! I have quite a bit of new material due out soon. Stay tuned to the website...the best is yet to come!
  
  Loretta

• cd s
• Posted: 2009-04-23 17:53:17 By nancy purdy
• Loretta I so enjoyed your audios. i laugh so hard,and Ive learned so much, to be more positive,so many times I think negative things. Well, thanks to listening to you, well I have so much improved. Keep up the good work,you will never really know just how much you have helped me. Im yuor number number one fan,as my daughters tell me. lol Nancy

• Re: cd s
• Posted: 2009-06-25 16:27:49 By Loretta LaRoche
• Hi Nancy...my #1 fan,
  Glad I can help. Stay positive, stay juicy and pay attention to today!
  
  Truly yours,
  Loretta

• Loved your Claremont NH Show
• Posted: 2009-04-18 11:08:23 By Janice Robinson
• Hi Loretta,
  Thanks for another great evening. This was my 4th time seeing you and my neighbor and I weren't disappointed. We drove to Claremont, NH to see you.
  Last year in L.I., New York you did a benefit show for the Good Samaritan Hospital and my daughter Lauren Gentz was involved in its planning. You met her but may not remember. Her sister (my daughter) Brenda passed away from breast cancer over 2 years ago so Lauren had a special part in that evening. I wanted to say Hi to you from her last night, but didn't want to bother you after the show.
  
  My Christmas gift to my next door neighbor was tickets to see you last night (April 17) so drove 160 miles round trip to Claremont. It was worth it. Much to my surprise I saw that you are in Manchester tonight (April 18). We laughed so much about that because we live 6 miles from Manchester, NH. At the time I got the tickets that show was not in your schedule. Oh well it was well worth the trip. Keep up the wonderful work - we need more like you, Loretta!
  
  Best Regards. Jan Robinson

• Re: Loved your Claremont NH Show
• Posted: 2009-06-25 16:26:34 By Loretta LaRoche
• Hi Jan,
  That is a move I can appreciate! Sorry you had to drive but glad to hear you enjoyed the show. It was a bit different than my previou shows and I am glad to hear your feedback! I most always sign books (time permitting) after my shows. Hope for a chance to meet you next time! I am in the area yearly.
  
  Best of Luck,
  Loretta

• Stress Managment Business Oportunities
• Posted: 2009-03-15 12:46:32 By Uriah Perez
• Hi Loretta,
  
  I am an American soldier currently serving in Afghanistan. I am a psychiatric and mental health specialist and deal with combat stress related issues for our troops experiencing combat operational stress reaction as we call it. I have been thinking lately of business prospects upon return from duty in the stress management arena. Coincidently, I came across your "Handling Stress with Humor" CD distributed through the Military OneSource. I was like "Tadah"...that's what I want to do and be, a consultant. Would you be gracious enough to allow me to bounce some ideas off of you?

• Re: Stress Managment Business Oportunities
• Posted: 2009-06-25 16:20:43 By Loretta LaRoche
• Dear Uriah,
  I would welcome the opportunity to be of assistance to you in your journey. Please contact my office...you can direct your contact information to jennifer@lorettalaroche.com or call her at 508-746-3998 ext.13. I look forward to hearing back from you!
  
  Sincerely,
  Loretta

• joy of stress
• Posted: 2009-03-05 15:26:11 By connie stott
• hi saw you video joy of stress and omg luved it so did my 16 year old son are you ever in the baltimore maryland area thank you connie

• Re: joy of stress
• Posted: 2009-03-18 10:05:59 By Loretta LaRoche
• Hi Connie!
  I'm so glad you and your son enjoyed the Joy of Stress! I don't have any appearances currently planned for the Baltimore area, however, keep checking back to my Events page on the website as my schedule is updated often and well...you never know!! Take care!
  Loretta

• Juicy Living Show
• Posted: 2009-02-18 08:58:52 By dawn
• Where will this show be after Duxbury, Ma

• Re: Juicy Living Show
• Posted: 2009-02-22 08:32:44 By Jennifer
• Last nights PBS show taping was interrupted by a fire issue and was unfortunately canceled half way through taping. Everyone was safely removed from the building. We are all in the process of rescheduling this event and will post any details we get on the site as soon as possible. Thank you all who participated. We plan to recreate the event in it's entirety with all those in attendance. Please feel free to contact us if you have any question. We have contact information for most of you and will be in touch soon.
  
  Loretta is in great spirits and wishes to thank everyone again for being such great sports!!
  
  Jenn

• Re: Juicy Living Show
• Posted: 2009-02-22 13:36:54 By Tom Monaghan
• In a loving testimony to the wit and wisdom that Loretta shared before the fire alarm and event cancellation, the evacuated crowds were warm-hearted,collegial and unstressed. It was a genuine " Ah ha ! " moment. We look forward to the chance to see Loretta and this crowd again.

• Cookbooks
• Posted: 2009-02-02 19:17:10 By dawn
• Loretta,
  With all of the great books you are writing, have you ever thought about doing a family cookbook?
  i would love to see your family recipes!

• Re: Cookbooks
• Posted: 2009-09-14 17:43:48 By Loretta LaRoche
• What a coincidence....I am getting ready to publish my cookbook with another fabulous chef.
  Watch for it on www.lorettalaroche.com
  My Best to you,
  Loretta

• Bi-Polar and laughing
• Posted: 2008-12-13 22:58:11 By Kristina Stevenson
• After more than ten years of cyclical, chronic depression, last year I was diagnosed with Bi-Polar Type II. Learning to cope with the diagnosis was definately worse than learning to manage the illness. Since being diagnosed, I have researched, attended workshops, researched,met with doctors, researched attended meetings and, did I mention, researched some more. Many of the tips taught for managing my illness, are many of the same things I have heard in your lectures. BYW, not only does natural sunlight and laughter raise seratonin levels, so do eggs! (just a bit of trivia...lol) Your lectures have been a saving grace, teaching me how to laugh at myself, the stigmas associated with mental illness and the world at large. Your lectures have gone beyond the laughter though in teaching me how to accept and love the person I am. Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!
  Kristina

• Re: Bi-Polar and laughing
• Posted: 2008-12-16 13:33:42 By Loretta LaRoche
• Dear Kristina, I am so happy that you have been able to help yourslef navigate such a difficult problem. It speaks to your courage and tenacity. I am happy that I could be of help, but you are doing the work. Kudos to you, and have a wonderful holiday season. Thank you for getting in touch, Loretta

• Invitation to Women's Leadership Forum in New York City
• Posted: 2008-12-12 12:12:24 By Nalini Mehta
• Dear Loretta,
  Needless to say I have really enjoyed your books and share your philosophy a 100%.
  
  I work with the International Association for Human Values (IAHV) and the Art of Living Foundation (AOLF), two related, UN-affiliated global humaniatarian NGOs that work in more than 140 countries, offering social services in a number of areas including youth leadership, women's empowerment and community driven development for poverty reduction.
  
  The Art of Living Foundation will host its 1st Women's Forum in New York on Thursday January 22nd 2009.
  
  This Forum aligns itself to the 3rd Internnational Women's Conference to be held from the 6th to the 8th of February 2009 at the Art of Living International Centre, Bangalore , India. The conference aims to create a global network of women leaders working toward positive economic and social change.
  
  “The Light of Leadership” is also a showcase for the achievement of women and a platform for discussion on women’s empowerment, a key focus area for AOLF and IAHV. The organizations’ global initiatives in this sphere encompass stress and trauma relief programs for women, microfinance, education, sex worker rehabilitation, and reform programs against female infanticide.
  
  We would be honored to invite you as a guest speaker to the Women's Forum event in New York. The subject you would address would relate to your experience with leadership or women in leadership roles who have inspired you with a focus on values and ethics of leadership. Please do let me know if you would be able to accept our invitation.
  
  
  Register at: http://secure.artofliving.org/event_details.aspx?event_id=2144
  
  Venue: 127W 25th Street NY, NY - 10001
  
  Contact : Nalini Mehta 212 361 9477/ nanusri@yahoo.com
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

• Re: Invitation to Women's Leadership Forum in New York City
• Posted: 2008-12-16 14:36:24 By Loretta LaRoche
• Dear Nalini,
  Thank you for your lovely invitation. I am going to forward it to Erik Christensen, our "Director of Everything." He will contact you to talk about this event further, so please expect his call. Thanks for reaching out - Loretta
  

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• I need You & your communitys Help
• Posted: 2008-12-12 12:02:05 By Loretta LaRoche
• 
  Posted: 2008-12-10 03:42:32 By Larry Woodhouse
  First I'd like to say thx, I saw you in Vancouver BC U brought tears to my eyes/u crack me up, I am hopeing that u & your community can help, First abit of history I am 56 yrs old/young(depends on the day) I have been diagnosed with Prostate Cancer Started with a PSA of 9.0 something. A yr of hormone shots reduced the PSA to 0.05 I could not bring myself to OK iether of the 2 options offered, both radioactive(seeds or beam theropys)The cure at this IF thats what it is, seems worse than illness. So I hit the internet-more cofusing info or lack there of. SO for 2 monts I tried IP6-Inosito - PSA up @ 0.50 have increase dosage for 1 mth going for PSA in the morning PLEASE can you ask your community if they have have any info on anything that can help
  

• Re: I need You & your communitys Help
• Posted: 2008-12-12 12:09:33 By Loretta LaRoche
• Dear Larry,
  
  I am sorry to hear about your diagnosis, however, you are on the right track by having a positive outlook and researching what works for you and I do have several suggestions;
  
  First I would direct you to the following website; www.BeWell.com and from there, look up Dr. Susan Love, who is a breast cancer specialist, but is also very knowledgeable about all kinds of cancer treatments.
  
  I do know some people who have had the seed treatment done with very good results – it may be something you might want to investigate further.
  
  I would recommend that you look into the following list of hospitals – they are the top hospitals in the US for treating cancer and I have included their direct links to each prostate cancer page.
  
  Duke University
  Duke Prostate Center
  200 Trent Drive (Morris Cancer Clinic)
  Durham, NC 27710
  919-668-8108 (select option 3)
  http://www.dukehealth.org/Services/ProstateCancer
  
  John Hopkins University
  Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
  The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Building
  401 North BroadwaySuite 1100
  Baltimore, MD 21231
  http://www.hopkinskimmelcancercenter.org/cancertypes/prostate-cancer.cfm?cancerid=138
  
  Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
  44 Binney Street
  Boston, MA 02115
  Toll-free: (866) 408-DFCI (3324)
  http://www.dana-farber.org/pat/adult/treatment-centers/Default.aspx?disease=Prostate%20Cancer
  
  Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.
  1275 York Avenue New York, NY 10065.:
  Phone: 212-639-2000
  http://www.mskcc.org/mskcc/html/403.cfm
  
  The University of Texas
  MD Anderson Cancer Center
  1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030
  1-800-392-1611 (USA) / 1-713-792-6161 (5)
  http://www.mdanderson.org/care_centers/genito/
  
  And finally I would recommend that you read a book by David Servan-Schreiber called “Anti Cancer: A New Way of Life.” Both my daughter and I have read this book and we both found it very helpful and informative in dealing with her Leukemia diagnosis.
  
  Larry, I wish you the best in your recovery – please let me know how you are doing and if anything here was particularly helpful to you.
  
  Sincerely,
  Loretta
  

• juicy living,juicyaging
• Posted: 2008-12-09 03:30:32 By cheryl whitley
• will this be shown in the city where i live sacramento.calif.
  pbs station chanel 6
  if not where can i see it or buy it??
  thank you

• Re: juicy living,juicyaging
• Posted: 2008-12-12 11:18:56 By Loretta LaRoche
• Hi Cheryl,
  Thanks for your interest in Juicy Living, Juicy Aging. Each PBS station will be picking the show up according to their own schedule, so check back with your local station in Sacramento around August, which is when PBS is scheduling it to be released to each affiliate in time for their August fundraising efforts...the DVD won't be available for sale for several months after the show airs, so keep checking back for that as well.
  thanks again,
  Loretta

• Stadium Theater Performance
• Posted: 2008-12-01 19:56:43 By Anonymous
• Hi Loretta,
  I saw your performance at the Stadium theater in Rhode Island. It was incredible. I have not laughed that hard in a long time! The musical numbers were an especially nice touch. You should sing more often. What a beautiful voice. I look forward to more performances like that in the future!

• Re: Stadium Theater Performance
• Posted: 2008-12-16 13:43:16 By Loretta LaRoche
• Thank you for your kind words...we sure did have a lot of fun at the Stadium show! Looking forward to doing more of those...please check my website for upcoming events - including the taping my next PBS special this February in Duxbury, MA - and you can get more info on other upcoming shows as well. thanks again and take care! Loretta

• Roseto, PA
• Posted: 2008-12-01 00:20:10 By Anonymous
• Loretta,
  
  In one of your broadcasts you mention the town of Roseto, PA.
  
  I am from a small town called Roseto Valfortore in Foggia, Italy. Roseto, PA was named after this town because the majority of the people from Roseto Valfortore settled in that area of PA.
  
  I know that your background is Italian. I was wondering if your ancestors originally came from Roseto Valfortore?
  
  Mary

• Re: Roseto, PA
• Posted: 2008-12-16 13:55:41 By Loretta LaRoche
• Hello Mary!
  
  Yes, I did mention Roseto, PA in regard to a study that was done on people who lived there and how their habits proved the importance of social networks in health and longevity...it's interesting stuff. I myself do not come from Roseto - my family is from Palermo, but thank you for asking...Keep in touch!
  best,
  Loretta

• AD Got me Down
• Posted: 2008-11-17 21:55:42 By Anonymous
• Hi Loretta
  Saw you at Cordage park last week and left there feelong great about all the things you said.
  Today I am feeling a little sorry for myself and expect any moment to snap out it.
  My Mom was diagnosed 6 years ago with Alzheimers desease. She is currently in a nursing home coming into the last stages of this desease that is worst than death.
  Most days I can deal with it but there are those days like today that I would like to run.
  You mentioned that your Mom was also in a nursing home. Mom has gone through her entire lifes savings and never got a chance to enjoy that money.. if there is one thing I have learned form this experience is that you'd better live for today only. How can I get myself back on the right track to optimism and happiness as you described in the recent seminar?
  Thanks,. Barbara

• Re: AD Got me Down
• Posted: 2008-12-16 13:32:56 By Loretta LaRoche
• Hello Barbara!
  I'm glad you had the chance to come to the event at Cordage Park. While it is just about impossible for anyone to be happy 24 hrs a day, there are ways to get back on track when you are in the dumps. I would recommend a book by Martin Seligman called "Authentic Happiness." His research, which is driven by real science, teaches us to focus on the concept of positive emotions...it's very interesting research -- see if you can apply some of his suggestions and let me know how it goes...Best of luck to you! Loretta

• TADAH
• Posted: 2008-11-15 19:55:10 By Anonymous
• Several years ago, I joined your TADAH "The Association of Delightfully Alive Humans. I want you to know that it has been a tremendous help bringing me through Lung Cancer. I ordered your kit at the time with all the funny stuff. I have a couple friends that could really use that lift. Do you still sell the TADAH items??? I firmly believe it was laughter that brought me through.

• Re: TADAH
• Posted: 2008-12-16 13:40:09 By Loretta LaRoche
• Dear Anonymous (or TADAH Lover!),
  
  I am so glad that my TADAH message helped you through your journey with lung cancer…laughter really IS the best medicine! Unfortunately, I don’t have any more TADAH products left, however, please take a look around my new website (www.lorettalaroche.com) and join my community. There are lots of things to read, fun stuff and links to other good sites. Don’t forget to check out my E-store - I would recommend my Emergency Stress Kit; it includes 2 DVDs, Groucho Marx glasses and a clown nose...doesn't get better than that!
  
  Wishing you good health and lots of laughter,
  Loretta
  

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