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Strategies for Living

Strategies for Living

By: David C. McMillian Ph.D. and Lauren Leon McMillian M.S.
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Strategies for Living began in 1992 as a daily radio program on KEEL Radio in Shreveport, Louisiana focusing on Healthy Living in Body, Mind, Spirit, and Relationships. Strategies for Living continues to run Sunday-Friday on KEEL and also now runs weekly on HealthyLife.net hosted by its originator David McMillian, Ph.D. and joined by Psychotherapist Lauren Leon McMillian, M.S. (the two also happen to be married). Strategies for Living refers to guests as LIFE STRATEGISTS.

Through the years, Life Strategists have included Don Miguel Ruiz, Neale Donald Walsch, Gary Zukav, Dr. David R. Hawkins, Raymond Moody, Dr. Bruce Lipton, Dr. Eben Alexander, Amit Goswami, Kenny Loggins, Dr. William Glasser, Dr. John Diamond, Dr. Brian Weiss, Claudia Black, Dr. C. Norm Shealey, Julia Cameron, Roger Callahan (TFT), Gary Craig (EFT), Dr. Francine Shapiro (EMDR), Dr. Harville Hendrix, Dr. John Gottman, Stephen R. Covey, Donna Eden, Dr. Arnold Lazarus, Raymond Francis, Gary Renard, Dr. Daniel Amen, Rob Williams (Psych-K), Joan Borysenko, Dan Millman, Carolyn Myss, Anne LaMott, Dr. John Gray, Thomas Moore, Dr. Bernie Siegel, Julia Cannon (QHHT), and Byron Katie.

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Episodes
  • Triggers Everywhere: How to Understand, Manage, and Grow Through Emotional Reactions

    Triggers Everywhere: How to Understand, Manage, and Grow Through Emotional Reactions
    Jul 4 2025

    Feeling overwhelmed by unexpected emotional reactions? You’re not alone. In this insightful episode of Strategies for Living Radio, Dr. David McMillian and Lauren Leon McMillian dive deep into the world of psychological triggers—what they are, how they affect us, and most importantly, how we can transform them into tools for emotional growth and self-awareness.

    Discover the difference between internal and external triggers, learn grounding techniques, and explore powerful strategies like mindfulness, energy management, and journaling to navigate emotional turbulence. Whether it’s traffic, a tough conversation, or an unexpected memory, David and Lauren show how every trigger can become a gateway to healing, self-mastery, and spiritual growth.

    Perfect for anyone interested in mental health, emotional intelligence, and holistic living. Tune in and learn to stop reacting—and start responding with power, presence, and purpose.

    Original Airdate: 7/3/2025
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    47 mins
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