Calm & Confident You

Send us Fan Mail Using a several days frustrating experience as an example, five pointers for maintaining patience are presented. Support the show Lucretia's Website             Facebook           Instagram Resorces: growingemotionalstrength.com FB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotions email: Lucretia@ldonreed.com          208-392-1777 Licensed in ID & WA

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I suggest ways to reduce anxiety that is in response to distressing world events that are outside of our control. Support the show Lucretia's Website             Facebook           Instagram Resorces: growingemotionalstrength.com FB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotions email: Lucretia@ldonreed.com          208-392-1777 Licensed in ID &am...

Send us Fan Mail It 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 show Lucretia's Website             Facebook           Insta...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I discuss the importance of paying attention to discomfort, not always trying to distract away from it. I mention the app: Mindfulness Bell Support the show Lucretia's Website             Facebook           Instagram Resorces: growingemotionalstrength.com FB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotions email: Lucretia@ldonreed.com          208-3...

Send us Fan Mail New 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 sho...

Send us Fan Mail This 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...

Send us Fan Mail - 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...

Send us Fan Mail In 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 Kelm Support the show Lucretia's Website             Facebook           Instagram Resorces: growingemotionalstrength.com FB Strategies...

Send us Fan Mail In 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 activ...

Send us Fan Mail I talk about "affiliation" as a basic human need and give examples of some simple interactions which helped to lift my mood. Support the show Lucretia's Website             Facebook           Instagram Resorces: growingemotionalstrength.com FB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotions email: Lucretia@ldonreed.com          208-392-1777 Licensed in ID...

Send us Fan Mail In 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 show Lucretia's Website             Facebook           Instagram Resorces: growingemo...

Send us Fan Mail In 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 show Lucretia's Website  ...

Send us Fan Mail In 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 show Lucretia's Website             Facebook           Instagram Resorces: growingemotionalstrength.com FB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotions email: Lucretia@ldonreed.com          208-392-1777 Licensed in ID &am...

Send us Fan Mail In 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 show Lucretia's Website             Facebook           Instagram Resorces: growingemotionalstrength.com FB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotions email: Lucretia@ldonreed.com   ...

Send us Fan Mail In 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 show Lucretia's Website             Facebook           Instagram Resorces: growingemotionalstrength.com FB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotions email: Lucretia@ldonr...

Send us Fan Mail In 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 show Lucretia's Website             Facebook           Instagram Resorces: growingemotionalstrength.com FB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotions email: Luc...

Send us Fan Mail In 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 show Lucretia's Website             Facebook           Instagram Resorces: growingemotionalstrength.com FB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotions email: Lucretia@ldonreed.com          208-392-1777 Lice...

Send us Fan Mail This week, I explain the concept of secondary gain, how it comes about and why. I provide a variety of examples. Support the show Lucretia's Website             Facebook           Instagram Resorces: growingemotionalstrength.com FB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotions email: Lucretia@ldonreed.com          208-392-1777 Licensed in ID & WA

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I discuss the defense mechanism called "intellectualization" in which thinking is used to distance from underlying feelings. Support the show Lucretia's Website             Facebook           Instagram Resorces: growingemotionalstrength.com FB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotions email: Lucretia@ldonreed.com          208-392-17...

Send us Fan Mail In 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 show Lucretia's Website             Facebook           Instagram Resorces: growingemotionalstrength.com FB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts an...

Send us Fan Mail In 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 show Lucretia's Website             Facebook           Instagram Resorces: growingemotionalstrength.com FB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotions email: Lu...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I talk about minimization as a cognitive distortion, a defense mechanism, and a form of manipulation. Support the show Lucretia's Website             Facebook           Instagram Resorces: growingemotionalstrength.com FB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotions email: Lucretia@ldonreed.com          208-392-1777 Licensed in ID & WA

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I talk about making the conscious decision to notice things that bring you happiness or cause you to feel pleasure. Support the show Lucretia's Website             Facebook           Instagram Resorces: growingemotionalstrength.com FB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotions email: Lucretia@ldonreed.com          208-392-1777 Licensed in ID &...

Send us Fan Mail In 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 show Lucretia's Website             Facebook           Instagram Resorces: growingemotionalstrength.com FB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotions email: Lucr...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I discuss the stories we tell ourselves, paradigms, how they work and the importance of deciding to change those approaches. Support the show Lucretia's Website             Facebook           Instagram Resorces: growingemotionalstrength.com FB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotions email: Lucretia@ldonreed.com          208-392-1777 License...