Calm & Confident You
By: Lucretia Donahue-Reed M.S.
Language: en-us
Categories: Education, Self Improvement, Science, Social, Health, Fitness
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
The Loner Who Learned the Power of Groups #71
Dec 15, 2025Send us a text
As 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.
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Duration: 00:08:35The Best Money You'll Ever Spend! #70
Oct 13, 2025Send us a text
When you invest in yourself, you’re not just spending money—you’re opening doors to growth, confidence, and freedom.
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Dusting Off the Dremel #69
Jul 20, 2025Send us a text
After 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.
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From Drudgery to Delight: Rediscovering Joy #68
Mar 23, 2025Send us a text
How I went from all work and no play to finding joy again.
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Getting Revved Up for My Goals #67
Jan 13, 2025Send us a text
I 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.
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Steering Through the Storm while Building the Ship Ep #66
Dec 01, 2024Send us a text
I 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.
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Jealousy Sparked My Clean Car Journey #65
Sep 16, 2024Send us a text
I discuss how a twinge of jealousy got me moving on something I had neglected for a long time.
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Transitioning Seasons: Make the Most of Summer’s End and Look Forward to Fall, Ep. 64
Aug 26, 2024Send us a text
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 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.
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My Unforgettable Encounter on the Water, Ep #63
Jul 22, 2024Send 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.
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#62 Unlocking the Upward Spiral: How Positive Emotions Fuel More Happiness
Jun 24, 2024Send us a text
Instead of a negative downward mood spiral, I talk about the less discussed positive upward mood spiral.
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Cyndi Rai (Like a Ray of Sunshine) Interview: Whole Foods and Energy Work Ep. 61
Jun 15, 2024Send us a text
Cyndi's website: Happiness Hives – Changing the Way We Connect
Cyndi's YouTube channel: (352) Happiness Hives - YouTube
"Energy work is about tapping into the body's internal system and addressing its needs." - Cyndi Rai
In 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...
#60 Shift Your Energy: Small Steps to Better Motivation
May 29, 2024Send us a text
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.
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#59 Mastering the Art of Slowing Down
May 05, 2024Send us a text
Today, I talk about how to bring about that sense of getting off of the hectic treadmill of life and slowing down.
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#58 Stepping into the Spotlight: Embracing Feedback with Grace
Apr 14, 2024Send us a text
I talk about how my course development journey has led me into growth experiences with presenting my ideas and receiving feedback.
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#57 The Excitement of Spring!
Mar 16, 2024Send us a text
I describe my own excitement and endeavors related to this time of year and my never ending creative pursuits!
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#56 Encouraging Help for Health: Interview with Debbie Blackwell
Jan 28, 2024Send us a text
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 Facebook Page: Facebook
Debbie's Health Inquiry Form: DEBBIE BLACKWELL HEALTH EVALUATION (jotform.com)
Recommended books:
The Miracle Morning
The Gap and the Gain by Dan Sullivan
The Habits of Health by Dr Wayne Scott Anderson through Optavia
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Duration: 00:33:28#55 Unruly Rumination
Jan 17, 2024Send us a text
I explain what rumination is and suggest ways to get out of it when it first starts.
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#54 Focus Control to Tame Your Thoughts
Jan 01, 2024Send us a text
Explanation of how to use breathwork and mindfulness skills to choose to place your focus where you want it and disrupt negative thought spirals.
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#53 Simple Shifts for Relieving Holiday Sadness
Nov 28, 2023Send us a text
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.
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#52 Mind, Body, Massage and More: Interview with Laura Moog, LMT
Nov 21, 2023Send us a text
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 Kolk
and "Crash Course" by Diane Poole Heller PhD and Lawrence S Heller PhD
Websites and resources:
Home - Transformed Wellness Center
Abandon Your Aches Massage – a new way through life!! (ayamassagecda.com)
My Hands Hurt – Abandon Your Aches Massage (ayamassagecda.com)
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Duration: 00:24:11#51 Mind, Mood, and Meltdown: The ABCs of Stress
Nov 15, 2023Send us a text
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.
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Interview Test with Nolan
Nov 11, 2023Send us a text
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.
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#50 Are You Able to Pivot and Change Course?
Oct 30, 2023Send us a text
I discuss what it means to pivot, when it is needed, and how it relates to emotional health.
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#49 Stay Calm and Carry On: A Patience Playbook
Oct 17, 2023Send us a text
Using a several days frustrating experience as an example, five pointers for maintaining patience are presented.
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#48 Emergency Anxiety: Finding Calm Amid the Chaos of Uncontrollable Events
Oct 10, 2023Send us a text
In this episode, I suggest ways to reduce anxiety that is in response to distressing world events that are outside of our control.
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#47 Notice Your Breath without Drifting
Oct 05, 2023Send us a text
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.
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#46 Pay Attention! Don't Turn Away
Sep 25, 2023Send us a text
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
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#45 Do You Think Negative Thinking Causes Depression?
Sep 19, 2023Send us a text
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.
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#44 Simple Self-Care During the First Painful Weeks of Recovery
Sep 02, 2023Send us a text
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 routines that will truly make a difference.
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#43 Tweaking Attitude Over Time and Situational Struggles
Aug 27, 2023Send 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.
<... Duration: 00:14:05#42 Putting It to the Test
Aug 20, 2023Send us a text
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
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#41 How Much Should You Stretch Your Comfort Zone?
Jul 10, 2023Send us a text
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 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...
Duration: 00:10:22#40 The Importance of a Pleasant Human Interaction, even with a Stranger!
Jun 26, 2023Send us a text
I talk about "affiliation" as a basic human need and give examples of some simple interactions which helped to lift my mood.
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#39 My Source of Motivation Today
Jun 21, 2023Send us a text
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.
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#38 Take One Step at a Time and Don't Stop
Jun 02, 2023Send us a text
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.
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#37 Shifting Anger to the Undeserving
May 19, 2023Send us a text
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.
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#36 Higher Value Happiness
Mar 23, 2023Send us a text
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.
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#35 "You are so mean! Never Mind What I Did."
Mar 06, 2023Send us a text
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.
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#34 Consistent Mini Joyful Experiences
Feb 20, 2023Send us a text
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.
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#33 Who is Calling the Kettle What?
Jan 30, 2023Send us a text
In this episode, I explain the defense mechanism - projection and the strange behavior of one accusing another of the very thing they are doing.
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#32 What Are You Getting Out Of It?
Jan 17, 2023Send us a text
This week, I explain the concept of secondary gain, how it comes about and why. I provide a variety of examples.
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#31 Analyze Problems into Infinity!
Jan 10, 2023Send us a text
In this episode, I discuss the defense mechanism called "intellectualization" in which thinking is used to distance from underlying feelings.
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#30 Intentional Visualization
Jan 03, 2023Send us a text
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.
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#29 Do Your Questions Defeat You or Lead You Forward?
Dec 07, 2022Send us a text
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.
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#28 Three Ways Minimization is Used to Fool Us
Nov 28, 2022Send us a text
In this episode, I talk about minimization as a cognitive distortion, a defense mechanism, and a form of manipulation.
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#27 Are You Looking for or Waiting for Pleasure?
Nov 16, 2022Send us a text
In this episode, I talk about making the conscious decision to notice things that bring you happiness or cause you to feel pleasure.
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#26 Admit It and Correct. Don't Deny It.
Nov 07, 2022Send us a text
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.
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#25 Our Stories Create Our World
Oct 17, 2022Send us a text
In this episode, I discuss the stories we tell ourselves, paradigms, how they work and the importance of deciding to change those approaches.
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#24 When a Therapist Feels Angst
Oct 03, 2022Send us a text
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.
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#23 Keep it going! You've got this!
Sep 26, 2022Send us a text
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
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#22 All Encompassing Action!
Sep 19, 2022Send us a text
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
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#21 Get ready!
Sep 12, 2022Send us a text
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
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#20 "I Probably Should, but I Don't Want To."
Sep 05, 2022Send us a text
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
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#19 "Everything is Fine. I Don't Have a Problem!"
Aug 22, 2022Send us a text
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
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#18 Pursue Quality Life Experiences
Aug 15, 2022Send us a text
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
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#17 Have an Opinion or One Will Be Given to You
Aug 08, 2022Send us a text
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.
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#16 Can You Face Personal Growth?
Aug 01, 2022Send us a text
In this episode, I explain what personal growth is and I describe what goes into working on personal growth.
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#15 Do you even know how you feel?
Jul 11, 2022Send us a text
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.
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#14 Benefits of Valuing Yourself
Jun 27, 2022Send us a text
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.
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#13 How to Stop Your Thinking so that You Can Enjoy a Moment
Jun 20, 2022Send us a text
In this episode, I discuss how you can develop the skill to focus your attention so that you can more fully enjoy your life.
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#12 Do You Have a Dysfunctional Relationship with 'Yes' and 'No?"
Jun 13, 2022Send us a text
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.
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#11 Thoughts of Past and Future Are Disruptors
Jun 06, 2022Send us a text
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.
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#10 Are You Open-Minded?
May 31, 2022Send us a text
In this episode, I discuss what it means to be open-minded and how it is a benefit to you when you do it.
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#9 Take Care of Your Brain
May 23, 2022Send us a text
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.
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#8 Become the Best You that You Can Be
May 16, 2022Send us a text
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.
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#7 Adjust Thinking, Moderate Feeling
May 09, 2022Send us a text
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.
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#6 Embrace Hope and Desire
May 02, 2022Send us a text
In this episode, I discuss why hope and desire are fundamental to motivation and to fully living life.
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#5 You Can Relax
Apr 25, 2022Send us a text
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.
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Lucretia is the founder of the Get on Top of Your Emotions System
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#4 Emergency! The Fight or Flight Response
Apr 18, 2022Send us a text
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.
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Lucretia is the founder of the Get on Top of Your Emotions System
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#3 Curiosity Gives You a Kick
Apr 11, 2022Send us a text
I explain how curiosity is linked to learning and memory and that your brain rewards curiosity.
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Lucretia is the founder of the Get on Top of Your Emotions System
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#1 Value Lifelong Learning
Apr 08, 2022Send us a text
I share some of the qualities you need to have which will foster lifelong learning which will keep your life interesting.
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#2 Emotional Dysregulation
Apr 08, 2022Send us a text
I explain emotional dysregulation, how it affects a person's life and functioning, and ways to do something about it.
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