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Calm & Confident YouThe Loner Who Learned the Power of Groups #71Send us a textAs a lifelong introvert and self-described loner, I spent many years avoiding groups after early experiences with rejection and pressure to conform. In this episode, I share how my relationship with groups has evolved—and how thoughtfully chosen, purpose-driven communities have unexpectedly enriched my life. From women’s business networking and meaningful collaborations to the powerful learning that happens in online course communities, this episode explores how connection doesn’t have to compromise independence. If you value growth but prefer going it alone, this conversation may gently challenge—and encourage—you.Suppo...
2025-12-1508 minCalm & Confident YouThe Best Money You'll Ever Spend! #70Send us a text When you invest in yourself, you’re not just spending money—you’re opening doors to growth, confidence, and freedom. FREE "Basic Calming Skills Mini Course" Access https://wrepvfyvb8x4hugo7ppd.app.clientclub.net/courses/offers/23ae235d-2038-4925-9839-053080261436Support the showLucretia's Website Facebook InstagramResorces: growingemotionalstrength.comFB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotionsemail: Lucretia@ldonreed.com 208-392-1777Licensed in ID & WA
2025-10-1307 minCalm & Confident YouDusting Off the Dremel #69Send us a textAfter a year of nonstop business focus, I finally picked up a tool I bought ages ago—my Dremel—and rediscovered the joy of creating. In this episode, I share the journey of returning to my jewelry-making hobby, how unexpected downtime turned into a creative revival, and why I'm choosing to make this summer about pleasure, presence, and personal joy. If you've been buried in to-dos and missing what lights you up, this one's for you.Support the showLucretia's Website Facebook InstagramResorces: growingemotionalstrength.comFB Stra...
2025-07-2006 minCalm & Confident YouFrom Drudgery to Delight: Rediscovering Joy #68Send us a textHow I went from all work and no play to finding joy again.Support the showLucretia's Website Facebook InstagramResorces: growingemotionalstrength.comFB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotionsemail: Lucretia@ldonreed.com 208-392-1777Licensed in ID & WA
2025-03-2309 minCalm & Confident YouGetting Revved Up for My Goals #67Send us a textI talk about how following my own advice to use the Winter Solstice as a time to review and then look forward upped my motivation and led to detailing out plans that I want to pursue. I include my goal setting format.Support the showLucretia's Website Facebook InstagramResorces: growingemotionalstrength.comFB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotionsemail: Lucretia@ldonreed.com 208-392-1777Licensed in ID & WA
2025-01-1310 minCalm & Confident YouSteering Through the Storm while Building the Ship Ep #66Send us a textI describe my journey through a stressful time, including a chicken story, and how I managed through it all. This relates to how I see my role as a counselor to others.Support the showLucretia's Website Facebook InstagramResorces: growingemotionalstrength.comFB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotionsemail: Lucretia@ldonreed.com 208-392-1777Licensed in ID & WA
2024-12-0109 minCalm & Confident YouJealousy Sparked My Clean Car Journey #65Send us a textI discuss how a twinge of jealousy got me moving on something I had neglected for a long time. Support the showLucretia's Website Facebook InstagramResorces: growingemotionalstrength.comFB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotionsemail: Lucretia@ldonreed.com 208-392-1777Licensed in ID & WA
2024-09-1610 minCalm & Confident YouTransitioning Seasons: Make the Most of Summer’s End and Look Forward to Fall, Ep. 64Send us a textAs the last days of summer fade away, those of us in northern climates begin to feel the bittersweet pull of fall. As the days shorten and the air cools, the shift to fall brings both a sense of loss (of summer priorities) and an opportunity to reset. Join me as we explore the impact of seasonal change on our routines, hobbies, and homes, and find ways to embrace the new season with fresh goals and renewed focus.Support the showLucretia's Website Facebook InstagramResorces: growingemotionalstrength.com
2024-08-2607 minCalm & Confident YouMy Unforgettable Encounter on the Water, Ep #63Send us a text Discover the bliss of reconnecting with nature as I take you through my kayaking adventure on Silver Creek. From the peaceful waters to the surprise encounter with a moose and her calf, this episode captures the magic of outdoor exploration. Support the showLucretia's Website Facebook InstagramResorces: growingemotionalstrength.comFB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotionsemail: Lucretia@ldonreed.com 208-392-1777Licensed in ID & WA
2024-07-2207 minCalm & Confident You#62 Unlocking the Upward Spiral: How Positive Emotions Fuel More HappinessSend us a textInstead of a negative downward mood spiral, I talk about the less discussed positive upward mood spiral.Support the showLucretia's Website Facebook InstagramResorces: growingemotionalstrength.comFB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotionsemail: Lucretia@ldonreed.com 208-392-1777Licensed in ID & WA
2024-06-2407 minCalm & Confident YouCyndi Rai (Like a Ray of Sunshine) Interview: Whole Foods and Energy Work Ep. 61Send us a textCyndi's website: Happiness Hives – Changing the Way We ConnectCyndi's YouTube channel: (352) Happiness Hives - YouTube"Energy work is about tapping into the body's internal system and addressing its needs." - Cyndi RaiIn this conversation, Lucretia interviews Cindy Ray, a holistic therapist with 25 years of experience in natural living. Cindy shares her personal journey of becoming a holistic therapist and the challenges she faced in the traditional medical system. She discusses the importance of whole food diet, energy work, and releasing negative emotions. Cindy also talks about he...
2024-06-1541 minCalm & Confident You#60 Shift Your Energy: Small Steps to Better MotivationSend us a textI give examples of my own struggle to get motivated and to have energy for the things I wanted to do and how I managed to shift.Support the showLucretia's Website Facebook InstagramResorces: growingemotionalstrength.comFB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotionsemail: Lucretia@ldonreed.com 208-392-1777Licensed in ID & WA
2024-05-2908 minCalm & Confident You#59 Mastering the Art of Slowing DownSend us a textToday, I talk about how to bring about that sense of getting off of the hectic treadmill of life and slowing down.Support the showLucretia's Website Facebook InstagramResorces: growingemotionalstrength.comFB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotionsemail: Lucretia@ldonreed.com 208-392-1777Licensed in ID & WA
2024-05-0509 minCalm & Confident You#58 Stepping into the Spotlight: Embracing Feedback with GraceSend us a textI talk about how my course development journey has led me into growth experiences with presenting my ideas and receiving feedback.Support the showLucretia's Website Facebook InstagramResorces: growingemotionalstrength.comFB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotionsemail: Lucretia@ldonreed.com 208-392-1777Licensed in ID & WA
2024-04-1407 minCalm & Confident You#57 The Excitement of Spring!Send us a textI describe my own excitement and endeavors related to this time of year and my never ending creative pursuits!Support the showLucretia's Website Facebook InstagramResorces: growingemotionalstrength.comFB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotionsemail: Lucretia@ldonreed.com 208-392-1777Licensed in ID & WA
2024-03-1605 minCalm & Confident You#56 Encouraging Help for Health: Interview with Debbie BlackwellSend us a textI interview Debbie Blackwell who was a nurse for 30 years who, because of her own quest for health, discovered a program that worked for her. She was so excited that she became a health coach using the same program. Debbie's Facebook Page: FacebookDebbie's Health Inquiry Form: DEBBIE BLACKWELL HEALTH EVALUATION (jotform.com)Recommended books:The Miracle MorningThe Gap and the Gain by Dan SullivanThe Habits of Health by Dr Wayne Scott Anderson through OptaviaSupport the showLucretia's Web...
2024-01-2833 minCalm & Confident You#55 Unruly RuminationSend us a textI explain what rumination is and suggest ways to get out of it when it first starts.Support the showLucretia's Website Facebook InstagramResorces: growingemotionalstrength.comFB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotionsemail: Lucretia@ldonreed.com 208-392-1777Licensed in ID & WA
2024-01-1707 minCalm & Confident You#54 Focus Control to Tame Your ThoughtsSend us a textExplanation of how to use breathwork and mindfulness skills to choose to place your focus where you want it and disrupt negative thought spirals.Support the showLucretia's Website Facebook InstagramResorces: growingemotionalstrength.comFB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotionsemail: Lucretia@ldonreed.com 208-392-1777Licensed in ID & WA
2024-01-0110 minCalm & Confident You#53 Simple Shifts for Relieving Holiday SadnessSend us a textFinancial strains, grief, losses, distance, and adulthood can put a damper on holiday cheer. Take simple actions and keep an open mind to help your spirit.Click below on growingemotionalstrength.com for the discount which goes until Tuesday 11/28 at midnight.Support the showLucretia's Website Facebook InstagramResorces: growingemotionalstrength.comFB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotionsemail: Lucretia@ldonreed.com 208-392-1777Licensed in ID & WA
2023-11-2809 minCalm & Confident You#52 Mind, Body, Massage and More: Interview with Laura Moog, LMTSend us a textFor the first interview episode of this podcast, I interview the person with whom I share an office. We discover how each other's endeavors compliment the other.Books referenced:"The Body Keeps the Score" by Bessel van der Kolkand "Crash Course" by Diane Poole Heller PhD and Lawrence S Heller PhDWebsites and resources: Home - Transformed Wellness CenterAbandon Your Aches Massage – a new way through life!! (ayamassagecda.com)My Hands Hurt – Abandon Your Aches Massage (ayamassagecda.com)Support the show
2023-11-2124 minCalm & Confident You#51 Mind, Mood, and Meltdown: The ABCs of StressSend us a textI discuss what exactly is stress, its effects, and the structure in our bodies which makes it possible to do something about our stress experience.Support the showLucretia's Website Facebook InstagramResorces: growingemotionalstrength.comFB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotionsemail: Lucretia@ldonreed.com 208-392-1777Licensed in ID & WA
2023-11-1508 minCalm & Confident YouInterview Test with NolanSend us a textThis is my first attempt to record an interview using Riverside.fm and then figure out how to upload audio only to Buzz Sprout. I briefly interviewed my son, Nolan, about his IT training.Support the showLucretia's Website Facebook InstagramResorces: growingemotionalstrength.comFB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotionsemail: Lucretia@ldonreed.com 208-392-1777Licensed in ID & WA
2023-11-1201 minCalm & Confident You#50 Are You Able to Pivot and Change Course?Send us a textI discuss what it means to pivot, when it is needed, and how it relates to emotional health.Support the showLucretia's Website Facebook InstagramResorces: growingemotionalstrength.comFB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotionsemail: Lucretia@ldonreed.com 208-392-1777Licensed in ID & WA
2023-10-3006 minCalm & Confident You#49 Stay Calm and Carry On: A Patience PlaybookSend us a textUsing a several days frustrating experience as an example, five pointers for maintaining patience are presented.Support the showLucretia's Website Facebook InstagramResorces: growingemotionalstrength.comFB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotionsemail: Lucretia@ldonreed.com 208-392-1777Licensed in ID & WA
2023-10-1709 minCalm & Confident You#48 Emergency Anxiety: Finding Calm Amid the Chaos of Uncontrollable EventsSend us a textIn this episode, I suggest ways to reduce anxiety that is in response to distressing world events that are outside of our control.Support the showLucretia's Website Facebook InstagramResorces: growingemotionalstrength.comFB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotionsemail: Lucretia@ldonreed.com 208-392-1777Licensed in ID & WA
2023-10-1007 minCalm & Confident You#47 Notice Your Breath without DriftingSend us a textIt is well known that slowing one's breath and focusing attention on breathing helps with calming and with stress management. But people struggle to keep their focus and start thinking of other things. There are some questions to ask which will help you to notice and to keep noticing your breathing.Support the showLucretia's Website Facebook InstagramResorces: growingemotionalstrength.comFB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotionsemail: Lucretia@ldonreed.com 208-392-1777Licensed in ID & WA
2023-10-0508 minCalm & Confident You#46 Pay Attention! Don't Turn AwaySend us a textIn this episode, I discuss the importance of paying attention to discomfort, not always trying to distract away from it.I mention the app: Mindfulness BellSupport the showLucretia's Website Facebook InstagramResorces: growingemotionalstrength.comFB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotionsemail: Lucretia@ldonreed.com 208-392-1777Licensed in ID & WA
2023-09-2509 minCalm & Confident You#45 Do You Think Negative Thinking Causes Depression?Send us a textNew research changes assumptions about the relationship of negative thinking to the depressed mood state.The book, "Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy" by Aaron Beck is mentioned.Research about depressed people's thinking states was presented by Richard Sears during the PESI workshop: Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy 2-Day Experiential Workshop.Support the showLucretia's Website Facebook InstagramResorces: growingemotionalstrength.comFB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotionsemail: Lucretia@ldonreed.com 208-392-1777Licensed in ID & WA
2023-09-1911 minCalm & Confident You#44 Simple Self-Care During the First Painful Weeks of RecoverySend us a textThis episode covers the topic of self-care during the initial, painful phase of physical recovery. Hear about strategies, personal experiences, and practical advice to help you navigate these challenging early days with gentle exercises to emotional well-being practices. Discover how to find comfort amidst discomfort, maintain your mental and emotional health, and adapt self-care routines that will truly make a difference.Support the showLucretia's Website Facebook InstagramResorces: growingemotionalstrength.comFB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotionsemail: Lucretia@ldonreed.com 208-392...
2023-09-0305 minCalm & Confident You#43 Tweaking Attitude Over Time and Situational StrugglesSend us a text- The author is recovering from rotator cuff surgery about a week and a half ago.- They discuss the ups and downs of pain and outlook during their recovery.- They talk about the importance of managing their attitude.- On a recent good day, they visited artists' studios, had lunch, and felt good physically.- The next day is challenging due to pain, difficulty sleeping, and a grumpy mood.- The author emphasizes the importance of mindfulness and positive moments.
2023-08-2714 minCalm & Confident You#42 Putting It to the TestSend us a textIn this episode, I demonstrate the use of directing one's mental focus in a way to manage mood and outlook as I am still experiencing pain following surgery.I reference the book, "The Joy of Appreciative Living," by Jacqueline KelmSupport the showLucretia's Website Facebook InstagramResorces: growingemotionalstrength.comFB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotionsemail: Lucretia@ldonreed.com 208-392-1777Licensed in ID & WA
2023-08-2010 minCalm & Confident You#41 How Much Should You Stretch Your Comfort Zone?Send us a textIn this episode, we delve into the concept of stretching one's comfort zone for personal growth. The host reflects on her upbringing and the influence of her cautious mother. However, desiring new experiences, she started embracing opportunities for learning and growth.The host shares their recent experience of taking a solo trip to a nearby town, planning to engage in activities like swimming and hiking. Before going hiking alone, she considered factors such as the presence of a mountain lion in the area and the trail's popularity. While initially hesitant, she...
2023-07-1010 minCalm & Confident You#40 The Importance of a Pleasant Human Interaction, even with a Stranger!Send us a textI talk about "affiliation" as a basic human need and give examples of some simple interactions which helped to lift my mood.Support the showLucretia's Website Facebook InstagramResorces: growingemotionalstrength.comFB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotionsemail: Lucretia@ldonreed.com 208-392-1777Licensed in ID & WA
2023-06-2606 minCalm & Confident You#39 My Source of Motivation TodaySend us a textIn this podcast episode, I explore the complex nature of motivation, highlighting the role of rewards, punishment, benefits, and discomfort in driving behavior change and promoting healthy habits. I use myself as an example regarding how I can be motivated to engage in self-care.Support the showLucretia's Website Facebook InstagramResorces: growingemotionalstrength.comFB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotionsemail: Lucretia@ldonreed.com 208-392-1777Licensed in ID & WA
2023-06-2107 minCalm & Confident You#38 Take One Step at a Time and Don't StopSend us a textIn this episode, I tell the story of how I struggled with my physical abilities and insecurity in my school years, which affected my self-esteem. I gradually built confidence by lifting weights and gradually increasing my physical effort. Eventually, I was capable of doing things which my teenage self wouldn't have believed possible.Support the showLucretia's Website Facebook InstagramResorces: growingemotionalstrength.comFB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotionsemail: Lucretia@ldonreed.com 208-392-1777Licensed in ID & WA
2023-06-0211 minCalm & Confident You#37 Shifting Anger to the UndeservingSend us a textIn this episode, I discuss the defense of Displaced Anger. I touch on a few of the reasons it occurs and what you can do about it.Support the showLucretia's Website Facebook InstagramResorces: growingemotionalstrength.comFB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotionsemail: Lucretia@ldonreed.com 208-392-1777Licensed in ID & WA
2023-05-2005 minCalm & Confident You#36 Higher Value HappinessSend us a textIn this episode, I talk about different types of happiness experiences. I give you examples and explain how you can increase your overall happiness in a way that lasts.Support the showLucretia's Website Facebook InstagramResorces: growingemotionalstrength.comFB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotionsemail: Lucretia@ldonreed.com 208-392-1777Licensed in ID & WA
2023-03-2405 minCalm & Confident You#35 "You are so mean! Never Mind What I Did."Send us a textIn this episode, I discuss the defense mechanism called "Victim Stance." I explain the various ways it presents, its purpose and effect, and suggest a way to manage it.Support the showLucretia's Website Facebook InstagramResorces: growingemotionalstrength.comFB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotionsemail: Lucretia@ldonreed.com 208-392-1777Licensed in ID & WA
2023-03-0608 minCalm & Confident You#34 Consistent Mini Joyful ExperiencesSend us a textIn this episode, I discuss the importance of small but consistent joyful experiences to improve overall mood. I give a few examples of what worked for me when I was in a two-week-long funk.Support the showLucretia's Website Facebook InstagramResorces: growingemotionalstrength.comFB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotionsemail: Lucretia@ldonreed.com 208-392-1777Licensed in ID & WA
2023-02-2007 minCalm & Confident You#33 Who is Calling the Kettle What?Send us a textIn this episode, I explain the defense mechanism - projection and the strange behavior of one accusing another of the very thing they are doing.Support the showLucretia's Website Facebook InstagramResorces: growingemotionalstrength.comFB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotionsemail: Lucretia@ldonreed.com 208-392-1777Licensed in ID & WA
2023-01-3007 minCalm & Confident You#32 What Are You Getting Out Of It?Send us a textThis week, I explain the concept of secondary gain, how it comes about and why. I provide a variety of examples.Support the showLucretia's Website Facebook InstagramResorces: growingemotionalstrength.comFB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotionsemail: Lucretia@ldonreed.com 208-392-1777Licensed in ID & WA
2023-01-1705 minCalm & Confident You#31 Analyze Problems into Infinity!Send us a textIn this episode, I discuss the defense mechanism called "intellectualization" in which thinking is used to distance from underlying feelings.Support the showLucretia's Website Facebook InstagramResorces: growingemotionalstrength.comFB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotionsemail: Lucretia@ldonreed.com 208-392-1777Licensed in ID & WA
2023-01-1007 minCalm & Confident You#30 Intentional VisualizationSend us a textIn this episode, I discuss the practice of intentional visualization in which time is spent imagining a desired outcome. I explain how you can put this to use in your daily practices and how it can benefit you.Support the showLucretia's Website Facebook InstagramResorces: growingemotionalstrength.comFB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotionsemail: Lucretia@ldonreed.com 208-392-1777Licensed in ID & WA
2023-01-0307 minCalm & Confident You#29 Do Your Questions Defeat You or Lead You Forward?Send us a textIn this episode, I talk about the kinds of questions we think to ourselves or that we say in daily conversation which are not helpful. I present a different kind of question to start asking.Support the showLucretia's Website Facebook InstagramResorces: growingemotionalstrength.comFB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotionsemail: Lucretia@ldonreed.com 208-392-1777Licensed in ID & WA
2022-12-0705 minCalm & Confident You#28 Three Ways Minimization is Used to Fool UsSend us a textIn this episode, I talk about minimization as a cognitive distortion, a defense mechanism, and a form of manipulation.Support the showLucretia's Website Facebook InstagramResorces: growingemotionalstrength.comFB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotionsemail: Lucretia@ldonreed.com 208-392-1777Licensed in ID & WA
2022-11-2807 minCalm & Confident You#27 Are You Looking for or Waiting for Pleasure?Send us a textIn this episode, I talk about making the conscious decision to notice things that bring you happiness or cause you to feel pleasure.Support the showLucretia's Website Facebook InstagramResorces: growingemotionalstrength.comFB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotionsemail: Lucretia@ldonreed.com 208-392-1777Licensed in ID & WA
2022-11-1606 minCalm & Confident You#26 Admit It and Correct. Don't Deny It.Send us a textIn this episode, I begin to talk about defense mechanisms which usually come into play unconsciously to protect us from uncomfortable feelings. Today, I focus on the defense called Denial.Support the showLucretia's Website Facebook InstagramResorces: growingemotionalstrength.comFB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotionsemail: Lucretia@ldonreed.com 208-392-1777Licensed in ID & WA
2022-11-0705 minCalm & Confident You#25 Our Stories Create Our WorldSend us a textIn this episode, I discuss the stories we tell ourselves, paradigms, how they work and the importance of deciding to change those approaches.Support the showLucretia's Website Facebook InstagramResorces: growingemotionalstrength.comFB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotionsemail: Lucretia@ldonreed.com 208-392-1777Licensed in ID & WA
2022-10-1708 minCalm & Confident You#24 When a Therapist Feels AngstSend us a textIn this episode, I talk about my difficulty making some decisions over a few days and my analysis of the underlying contributing factors such as anxiety, second guessing, and feeling pressure.Support the showLucretia's Website Facebook InstagramResorces: growingemotionalstrength.comFB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotionsemail: Lucretia@ldonreed.com 208-392-1777Licensed in ID & WA
2022-10-0319 minCalm & Confident You#23 Keep it going! You've got this!Send us a textIn this episode, I review the Maintenance stage of change in which a person continues their new healthy habits and can turn their attention to other areas of their life.The stages of change:PrecontemplationContemplationPreparationActionMaintenance and RelapseBook: 'Changing for Good' by Prochaska and DiclementeSupport the showLucretia's Website Facebook InstagramResorces: growingemotionalstrength.comFB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotionsemail: Lucretia@ldonreed.com 208-392-1777Licensed in ID...
2022-09-2607 minCalm & Confident You#22 All Encompassing Action!Send us a textIn this episode, I review the Action stage of change in which a person commits to changing and does everything they can to make it happen.Last episode was about the Preparation stage.PrecontemplationContemplationPreparationAction Maintenance and RelapseBook: 'Changing for Good' by Prochaska and DiclementeSupport the showLucretia's Website Facebook InstagramResorces: growingemotionalstrength.comFB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotionsemail: Lucretia@ldonreed.com 208-392-1777Licensed in ID & WA
2022-09-1906 minCalm & Confident You#21 Get ready!Send us a textIn this episode, I review the Preparation stage of change in which a person learns what it takes and identifies steps.Last episode was about the Contemplation stage.PrecontemplationContemplation Preparation ActionBook: 'Changing for Good' by Prochaska and DiclementeSupport the showLucretia's Website Facebook InstagramResorces: growingemotionalstrength.comFB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotionsemail: Lucretia@ldonreed.com 208-392-1777Licensed in ID & WA
2022-09-1206 minCalm & Confident You#20 "I Probably Should, but I Don't Want To."Send us a textIn this episode, I review the Contemplation stage of change in which a person feels ambivalence.Last episode was about the Precontemplation stage.PrecontemplationContemplation PreparationBook: 'Changing for Good' by Prochaska and DiclementeSupport the showLucretia's Website Facebook InstagramResorces: growingemotionalstrength.comFB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotionsemail: Lucretia@ldonreed.com 208-392-1777Licensed in ID & WA
2022-09-0507 minCalm & Confident You#19 "Everything is Fine. I Don't Have a Problem!"Send us a textIn this episode, I introduce the stages of change concept and talk about the stage of pre-contemplation.Book: "Changing for Good" by Prochaska and Diclemente Support the showLucretia's Website Facebook InstagramResorces: growingemotionalstrength.comFB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotionsemail: Lucretia@ldonreed.com 208-392-1777Licensed in ID & WA
2022-08-2206 minCalm & Confident You#18 Pursue Quality Life ExperiencesSend us a textIn this episode, I discuss what a quality life is and how to desire and pursue quality life experiences.“And at the end of the day, your feet should be dirty, your hair messy and your eyes sparkling.” - ShantiSupport the showLucretia's Website Facebook InstagramResorces: growingemotionalstrength.comFB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotionsemail: Lucretia@ldonreed.com 208-392-1777Licensed in ID & WA
2022-08-1506 minCalm & Confident You#17 Have an Opinion or One Will Be Given to YouSend us a textIn this episode, I talk about the importance of knowing and giving your opinion. This relates to assertiveness which has to do with having equality in relationships.Regarding the definition of assertiveness that I mention, see the book, Your Perfect Right, by Alberti and Emmons.Support the showLucretia's Website Facebook InstagramResorces: growingemotionalstrength.comFB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotionsemail: Lucretia@ldonreed.com 208-392-1777Licensed in ID & WA
2022-08-0806 minCalm & Confident You#16 Can You Face Personal Growth?Send us a textIn this episode, I explain what personal growth is and I describe what goes into working on personal growth.Support the showLucretia's Website Facebook InstagramResorces: growingemotionalstrength.comFB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotionsemail: Lucretia@ldonreed.com 208-392-1777Licensed in ID & WA
2022-08-0107 minCalm & Confident You#15 Do you even know how you feel?Send us a textIn this episode, I talk about the importance and the purpose of emotions. I cover recognizing emotions, managing emotions, expressing emotions, and the impact on us physically and in relationship with others.Support the showLucretia's Website Facebook InstagramResorces: growingemotionalstrength.comFB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotionsemail: Lucretia@ldonreed.com 208-392-1777Licensed in ID & WA
2022-07-1107 minCalm & Confident You#14 Benefits of Valuing YourselfSend us a textIn this episode, I discuss self-worth and how valuing yourself leads to good for you and for others. Valuing your own self-worth has nothing to do with being narcissistic but instead, it leads to personal growth and improvement.If you would like to support this show, click HERESupport the showLucretia's Website Facebook InstagramResorces: growingemotionalstrength.comFB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotionsemail: Lucretia@ldonreed.com 208-392-1777Licensed in ID & WA
2022-06-2705 minCalm & Confident You#13 How to Stop Your Thinking so that You Can Enjoy a MomentSend us a textIn this episode, I discuss how you can develop the skill to focus your attention so that you can more fully enjoy your life.Support the showLucretia's Website Facebook InstagramResorces: growingemotionalstrength.comFB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotionsemail: Lucretia@ldonreed.com 208-392-1777Licensed in ID & WA
2022-06-2007 minCalm & Confident You#12 Do You Have a Dysfunctional Relationship with 'Yes' and 'No?"Send us a textIn this episode I explain how being able to use the words 'yes' and 'no' helps you to move forward living life the way you want without being pushed around by others' moods and wants.Support this podcast.Support the showLucretia's Website Facebook InstagramResorces: growingemotionalstrength.comFB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotionsemail: Lucretia@ldonreed.com 208-392-1777Licensed in ID & WA
2022-06-1306 minCalm & Confident You#11 Thoughts of Past and Future Are DisruptorsSend us a textIn this episode, I talk about how our past experiences and the learning we carry forward into similar new situations can cause us to misinterpret and react in ways that don't fit the situation. Also, our thoughts of future outcomes can result in unjustified reactions to something that hasn't happened.Support the showLucretia's Website Facebook InstagramResorces: growingemotionalstrength.comFB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotionsemail: Lucretia@ldonreed.com 208-392-1777Licensed in ID & WA
2022-06-0606 minCalm & Confident You#10 Are You Open-Minded?Send us a textIn this episode, I discuss what it means to be open-minded and how it is a benefit to you when you do it. Support the showLucretia's Website Facebook InstagramResorces: growingemotionalstrength.comFB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotionsemail: Lucretia@ldonreed.com 208-392-1777Licensed in ID & WA
2022-05-3107 minCalm & Confident You#9 Take Care of Your BrainSend us a textIn this episode, I discuss the relationship of brain function to mood. I explain what the brain needs to function well and what you can do to support it and to help your own mood.Support the showLucretia's Website Facebook InstagramResorces: growingemotionalstrength.comFB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotionsemail: Lucretia@ldonreed.com 208-392-1777Licensed in ID & WA
2022-05-2306 minCalm & Confident You#8 Become the Best You that You Can BeSend us a textIn this episode, I discuss the topic of self-actualization and how it underlies my approach to counseling. I give some guidelines for developing this quality.Read the show notes as a blog post here: #8 Become the Best that You Can Be — Growing Emotional StrengthSupport the showLucretia's Website Facebook InstagramResorces: growingemotionalstrength.comFB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotionsemail: Lucretia@ldonreed.com 208-392-1777Licensed in ID & WA
2022-05-1606 minCalm & Confident You#7 Adjust Thinking, Moderate FeelingSend us a textIn this episode, I introduce the CBT Triangle which represents the relationship of thoughts to feelings to actions and I explain how adjusting your thinking can help you to manage your emotions.Read the show notes on the Growing Emotional Strength website HERESupport the showLucretia's Website Facebook InstagramResorces: growingemotionalstrength.comFB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotionsemail: Lucretia@ldonreed.com 208-392-1777Licensed in ID & WA
2022-05-0907 minCalm & Confident You#6 Embrace Hope and DesireSend us a textIn this episode, I discuss why hope and desire are fundamental to motivation and to fully living life.See and read a written version here.Support the showLucretia's Website Facebook InstagramResorces: growingemotionalstrength.comFB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotionsemail: Lucretia@ldonreed.com 208-392-1777Licensed in ID & WA
2022-05-0206 minCalm & Confident You#5 You Can RelaxSend us a textI describe the changes the body goes through when it relaxes, the benefits of relaxation, and why you should and how you can make it a regular part of your life.Read the show notes for this episode HERELucretia is the founder of the Get on Top of Your Emotions SystemSupport the showLucretia's Website Facebook InstagramResorces: growingemotionalstrength.comFB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotionsemail: Lucretia@ldonreed.com 208-392-1777Licensed in ID & WA
2022-04-2507 minCalm & Confident You#4 Emergency! The Fight or Flight ResponseSend us a textI explain what the body's emergency response entails, its healthy function and purpose, and how the body is harmed by a dysfunctional, chronically on, emergency response system.See www.ldonreed.comLucretia is the founder of the Get on Top of Your Emotions SystemSupport the showLucretia's Website Facebook InstagramResorces: growingemotionalstrength.comFB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotionsemail: Lucretia@ldonreed.com 208-392-1777Licensed in ID & WA
2022-04-1807 minCalm & Confident You#3 Curiosity Gives You a KickSend us a textI explain how curiosity is linked to learning and memory and that your brain rewards curiosity.See www.ldonreed.comLucretia is the founder of the Get on Top of Your Emotions SystemSupport the showLucretia's Website Facebook InstagramResorces: growingemotionalstrength.comFB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotionsemail: Lucretia@ldonreed.com 208-392-1777Licensed in ID & WA
2022-04-1105 minCalm & Confident You#2 Emotional DysregulationSend us a textI explain emotional dysregulation, how it affects a person's life and functioning, and ways to do something about it.See show notes at growingemotionalstrength.com Go directly to this episode HERESupport the showLucretia's Website Facebook InstagramResorces: growingemotionalstrength.comFB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotionsemail: Lucretia@ldonreed.com 208-392-1777Licensed in ID & WA
2022-04-0810 minCalm & Confident You#1 Value Lifelong LearningSend us a textI share some of the qualities you need to have which will foster lifelong learning which will keep your life interesting.Support the showLucretia's Website Facebook InstagramResorces: growingemotionalstrength.comFB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotionsemail: Lucretia@ldonreed.com 208-392-1777Licensed in ID & WA
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