Lucretia Donahue-Reed M.S.

Calm & Confident You

Education EN ↓ 74 episodes

Lucretia is a licensed mental health counselor who guides people to confidently manage their mood and life's challenges in order to live the life they want. This podcast will educate and encourage in the realm of human nature.

Author

Lucretia Donahue-Reed M.S.

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Education

Latest episode

May 25, 2026

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Episodes

#24 When a Therapist Feels Angst 03.10.2022

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

#23 Keep it going! You've got this! 26.09.2022

Send us Fan Mail In 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: Precontemplation Contemplation Preparation Action Maintenance and Relapse Book: 'Changing for Good' by Prochaska and Diclemente Support the show Lucretia's Website            ...

#22 All Encompassing Action! 19.09.2022

Send us Fan Mail In 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. Precontemplation Contemplation Preparation Action Maintenance and Relapse Book: 'Changing for Good' by Prochaska and Diclemente Support the show Lucretia's Website             Faceboo...

#21 Get ready! 12.09.2022

Send us Fan Mail In 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. Precontemplation Contemplation Preparation Action Book: 'Changing for Good' by Prochaska and Diclemente Support the show Lucretia's Website             Facebook           Instagram Resorces: growingemo...

#20 "I Probably Should, but I Don't Want To." 05.09.2022

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I review the Contemplation stage of change in which a person feels ambivalence. Last episode was about the Precontemplation stage. Precontemplation Contemplation  Preparation Book: 'Changing for Good' by Prochaska and Diclemente Support the show Lucretia's Website             Facebook           Instagram Resorces: growingemotionalstrength.com FB Str...

#19 "Everything is Fine. I Don't Have a Problem!" 22.08.2022

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

#18 Pursue Quality Life Experiences 15.08.2022

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

#17 Have an Opinion or One Will Be Given to You 08.08.2022

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

#16 Can You Face Personal Growth? 01.08.2022

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I explain what personal growth is and I describe what goes into working on personal growth. 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

#15 Do you even know how you feel? 11.07.2022

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

#14 Benefits of Valuing Yourself 27.06.2022

Send us Fan Mail In 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 HERE Support the show Lucretia's Website             Facebook           Instagram Resorces: growingemot...

#13 How to Stop Your Thinking so that You Can Enjoy a Moment 20.06.2022

Send us Fan Mail In 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 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

#12 Do You Have a Dysfunctional Relationship with 'Yes' and 'No?" 13.06.2022

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

#11 Thoughts of Past and Future Are Disruptors 06.06.2022

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

#10 Are You Open-Minded? 31.05.2022

Send us Fan Mail In 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 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

#9 Take Care of Your Brain 23.05.2022

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

#8 Become the Best You that You Can Be 16.05.2022

Send us Fan Mail In 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 Strength Support the show Lucretia's Website             Facebook           Instagram Resorces: growingemotionalstrength.c...

#7 Adjust Thinking, Moderate Feeling 09.05.2022

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

#6 Embrace Hope and Desire 02.05.2022

Send us Fan Mail In 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 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...

#5 You Can Relax 25.04.2022

Send us Fan Mail I 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 HERE Lucretia is the founder of the Get on Top of Your Emotions System Support the show Lucretia's Website             Facebook           Instagram Resorces: growingemotionalstren...

#4 Emergency! The Fight or Flight Response 18.04.2022

Send us Fan Mail I 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.com Lucretia is the founder of the Get on Top of Your Emotions System Support the show Lucretia's Website             Facebook           Instagram Resorces: growingemotionalstren...

#3 Curiosity Gives You a Kick 11.04.2022

Send us Fan Mail I explain how curiosity is linked to learning and memory and that your brain rewards curiosity. See www.ldonreed.com Lucretia is the founder of the Get on Top of Your Emotions System Support the show Lucretia's Website             Facebook           Instagram Resorces: growingemotionalstrength.com FB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emotions email: Lucretia@l...

#1 Value Lifelong Learning 08.04.2022

Send us Fan Mail I share some of the qualities you need to have which will foster lifelong learning which will keep your life interesting. 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

#2 Emotional Dysregulation 08.04.2022

Send us Fan Mail I 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 HERE Support the show Lucretia's Website             Facebook           Instagram Resorces: growingemotionalstrength.com FB Strategies for Managing Overwhelming Thoughts and Emoti...

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