Calm & Confident You
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.
Episodes
66 episodes since 2022
Jealousy Sparked My Clean Car Journey #65
I discuss how a twinge of jealousy got me moving on something I had neglected for a long time.
September 15, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 65
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10:20
Transitioning Seasons: Make the Most of Summer’s End and Look Forward to Fall, Ep. 64
As 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...
August 25, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 64
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7:28
My Unforgettable Encounter on the Water, Ep #63
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 explorati...
July 21, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 63
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7:53
#62 Unlocking the Upward Spiral: How Positive Emotions Fuel More Happiness
Instead of a negative downward mood spiral, I talk about the less discussed positive upward mood spiral.
June 24, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 62
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7:52
Cyndi Rai (Like a Ray of Sunshine) Interview: Whole Foods and Energy Work Ep. 61
Cyndi's website: Happiness Hives – Changing the Way We ConnectCyndi's YouTube channel: (352) Happiness Hives - YouTube"Energy work i...
June 14, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 61
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41:28
#60 Shift Your Energy: Small Steps to Better Motivation
I 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.
May 28, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 60
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8:07
#59 Mastering the Art of Slowing Down
Today, I talk about how to bring about that sense of getting off of the hectic treadmill of life and slowing down.
May 05, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 59
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9:07
#58 Stepping into the Spotlight: Embracing Feedback with Grace
I talk about how my course development journey has led me into growth experiences with presenting my ideas and receiving feedback.
April 14, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 58
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7:23
#57 The Excitement of Spring!
I describe my own excitement and endeavors related to this time of year and my never ending creative pursuits!
March 16, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 57
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5:34
#56 Encouraging Help for Health: Interview with Debbie Blackwell
I 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 Facebo...
January 27, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 56
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33:28
#55 Unruly Rumination
I explain what rumination is and suggest ways to get out of it when it first starts.
January 16, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 55
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7:50
#54 Focus Control to Tame Your Thoughts
Explanation of how to use breathwork and mindfulness skills to choose to place your focus where you want it and disrupt negative thought spirals.
January 01, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 54
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10:44
#53 Simple Shifts for Relieving Holiday Sadness
Financial 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 Tue...
November 27, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 53
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9:43
#52 Mind, Body, Massage and More: Interview with Laura Moog, LMT
For 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 Kolka...
November 20, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 52
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24:11
#51 Mind, Mood, and Meltdown: The ABCs of Stress
I discuss what exactly is stress, its effects, and the structure in our bodies which makes it possible to do something about our stress experience.
November 14, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 51
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8:27
Interview Test with Nolan
This 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.
November 11, 2023
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1:21
#50 Are You Able to Pivot and Change Course?
I discuss what it means to pivot, when it is needed, and how it relates to emotional health.
October 29, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 50
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6:51
#49 Stay Calm and Carry On: A Patience Playbook
Using a several days frustrating experience as an example, five pointers for maintaining patience are presented.
October 16, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 49
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9:19
#48 Emergency Anxiety: Finding Calm Amid the Chaos of Uncontrollable Events
In this episode, I suggest ways to reduce anxiety that is in response to distressing world events that are outside of our control.
October 09, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 48
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7:32
#47 Notice Your Breath without Drifting
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...
October 04, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 47
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8:36
#46 Pay Attention! Don't Turn Away
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
September 25, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 46
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9:39
#45 Do You Think Negative Thinking Causes Depression?
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 pre...
September 19, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 45
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11:12
#44 Simple Self-Care During the First Painful Weeks of Recovery
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 e...
September 02, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 44
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5:47
#43 Tweaking Attitude Over Time and Situational Struggles
- 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 ...
August 27, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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14:05
#42 Putting It to the Test
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
August 20, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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10:34