Dr. Caroline Leaf

The Dr. Leaf Show

Health EN ↓ 720 episodes

Hi! I’m Dr. Caroline Leaf. I’m a cognitive neuroscientist, author, & mental health expert. Whether you are struggling in your personal life or simply want to learn how to understand and use your mind to live your best life, this podcast will provide you with practical & scientific tips and tools to help you take back control over your mental, emotional, and physical health. Visit: https://drleaf.com*DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult with your personal physician if you have any personal medical questions. For ad inqui...

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Dr. Caroline Leaf

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Health

Podcast website

drleaf.com

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Podcast 372: How to use mind-management to rewrite & redefine your life stories 11.04.2022

Sign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&As and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this replay of my interview with best-selling author and wellness teacher Kimberley Snyder on her amazing podcast Feel Good, we talk all things mind, and brain, including how we have the power to write and redefine our own life stories...

Podcast 371: Could this be the answer to ending mass shootings? 07.04.2022

Sign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&As and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to award winning journalist Mark Follman about his new book Trigger Points: Inside the Mission to Stop Mass Shootings in America, understanding the reasons why mass shooting events and gun violence are so common, the...

Podcast 370: How to use the Neurocycle to manage & reduce acute & chronic anxiety 04.04.2022

Sign up to Patreon to get access to the full ad-free video and audio recording of this episode: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Listen to this special session from my 2021 Mental Health Retreat in Dallas. In this session I discuss:   -The psychoneurobiology of anxiety   -What the 5 steps of the Neurocycle are, and how to use them to manage chronic and acute anxiety  -Br...

Podcast 369: What to do & eat to reduce cognitive decline 31.03.2022

Sign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&As and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I speak with bestselling author, journalist, podcast host and filmmaker Max Lugavere about his new book, preserving memory, eating to boost brain health, and so much more! Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/n...

Podcast 368: Identifying, setting, and enforcing boundaries with friends 28.03.2022

Sign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&As and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast  I am going to talk about boundaries in friendships, and why it is okay to be honest and ask a friend for space. It is always okay to ask for space in a relationship. Boundaries are an important part of a healthy bond, as I...

Podcast 367: Can CBD actually help with anxiety? 24.03.2022

Sign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&As and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to the founders of NED Ret and Adriaan about CBD, treating mental health issues holistically, natural remedies for anxiety and stress, and more. Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/can-cbd-actually...

Podcast 366: Intrusive thoughts- what they are and how to not let them run your life 21.03.2022

Sign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&As and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about intrusive thoughts, and how to manage them using what I call “thinker moments”. As you have heard me say many times before, the brain is neuroplastic. This means it is constantly changing. We merge with our env...

Podcast 365: Why happy people are annoying (with actor Josh Peck) 17.03.2022

Sign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&As and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to actor, comedian, author and podcaster Josh Peck about fame, his incredible new book, the importance of self-esteem, overcoming addiction, and so much more. In his new book Happy People Are Annoying Josh talks abou...

Podcast 364: 3 Ways to boost your mental energy when you are tired and overwhelmed 14.03.2022

Sign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&As and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about tips to boost your energy when you tired and overwhelmed. Why do we get tired? Our nonconscious mind never stops. It’s always trying to make us aware of issues that are damaging our resilience and causing neuro...

Podcast 363: Is your metabolism messing up your mental health? 10.03.2022

Get $40 off your Lumen device with code DRLEAF (limited to the first 100 users!): https://lumen.me/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=drleaf EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to Daniel Tal Mor, the founder, and CEO of Lumen, about the importance of a healthy metabolism for optimal mental health, and how everyone can attain it!   Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blog...

Podcast 362: The science of soulmates 07.03.2022

Sign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&As and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about the difference between a significant other and a soulmate. A soulmate is word we use to describe a human bond that involves a deep and satisfying sense of peace and connection. We literally wire this connection...

Podcast 361: How to use a “thought ladder” to identify and change established patterns of thinking that may be halting your progress 03.03.2022

Sign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&As and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to social justice lawyer, podcast host and master coach Kara Loewentheil about how to identify and change established patterns of thinking that halt our progress, and so much more! Read the show blog here: https://dr...

Podcast 360: Healthy ways to process grief 28.02.2022

Sign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&As and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In today’s podcast I am going to talk about grief, and answer some of your questions about dealing with and managing grief. Since grief is inescapable, and can come about for all sorts of reasons, it’s important to accept that it’s an intr...

Podcast 359: Toxic Positivity: What it sounds like, why it's toxic, and what to say instead 24.02.2022

Sign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&As and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to therapist and author Whitney Goodman about her new book on toxic positivity, why good intentions are sometimes not good enough, and more! As Whitney notes in her new book, toxic positivity tends to shut down conve...

Podcast 358: One of the best & most easily accessible "anti-depressants" 21.02.2022

Sign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&As and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about something we all do: laughing! Have you ever thought about why emitting sounds from our mouths gives us so much joy? Even when those sounds can sometimes come out like a cackle, grunt, wheeze or even a snort? W...

Podcast 357: Identifying, Exiting & Healing from Narcissistic Relationships (with Psychologist & Narcissism Expert Dr. Ramani Durvasila) 17.02.2022

Sign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&As and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this repost of one of my most popular podcast interviews, I talk to professor of psychology, licensed practitioner, international speaker, consultant and best-selling author Dr. Ramani Durvasula about the many facets of narcissism, how...

Podcast 356: Why You Don’t Need to Stress About Sleep 14.02.2022

Sign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&As and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I will give you my favorite, neuroscience-based tips to sleep better. Before I go into depth on this topic, I want to emphasize that everyone is different. Some people may need more sleep than others. Some people may find t...

Podcast 355: How Long COVID affects our brains & minds + how to use directed neuroplasticity to wire out COVID damage 10.02.2022

Sign up to Patreon to get access to the full session video & audio + additional exclusive bonuses: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast you will get a chance to listen to the second session I did at my recent Mental Health Retreat in Dallas, Texas. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 🧠How the COVID pandemic has affect our minds, brains, and bodies 🧠How to use directed neur...

Podcast 354: Trauma Bonding- What it is & how to break free 07.02.2022

Sign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&As and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf *Content/trigger warning: the following discussion contains talk about abuse and trauma bonding* EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about trauma bonding, and how to start healing from the trauma of an abusive relationship. Trauma bonding generally occ...

Podcast 353: Why you can't pay attention + how to think deeply again (with Johann Hari) 03.02.2022

Sign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&As and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I speak to journalist and best-selling author Johann Hari about his incredible new book Stolen Focus, why our inability to focus, think deeply and pay attention has dramatically decreased, and what we can do about this as i...

Podcast 352: How to express intense emotions in a healthy way 31.01.2022

Sign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&As and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about how our emotions can affect our relationships, and how we can learn how to express our emotions while being mindful of the other people in our lives. Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-t...

Podcast 351: How to fall back in love with yourself & find your identity 27.01.2022

Sign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&As and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I interview bestselling author, podcast host and holistic meditation and wellness teacher Kimberly Snyder about how to fall back in love with yourself, realize you are more than enough, and create the life you deserve. Read...

Podcast 350: Why it’s so hard to ask for help + life-changing lessons from a rope maze experiment 24.01.2022

Sign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&As and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about the importance of asking for help, and why we all need help at times! The Beatles really got it right. There are times when we will cry out “Help, I need somebody!”. We can’t do everything alone, and we shouldn...

Podcast 349: How self-boundaries can help improve self-esteem, overcome self-loathing, and rebuild identity after trauma 20.01.2022

Sign up to Patreon to get access to the full session video & audio + additional exclusive bonuses: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast you will get a chance to listen to the first session I did at my recent Mental Health Retreat in Dallas, Texas. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 🧠How to identify, set, and maintain healthy self-boundaries  🧠Different types of self-bound...

Podcast 348: The best mental health lessons from Ted Lasso 17.01.2022

Sign up to Patreon to get exclusive bonus content like ad-free podcasts (the most recent one on managing emotional reactivity levels is out now!), digital downloads (like my favorite brain-boosting recipes!), live Q&As with me and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I discuss some of the best mental health lessons from my favorite new TV show Ted Lasso...

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