Dr. Caroline Leaf

The Dr. Leaf Show

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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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The new rules of aging well, common meds that shouldn't be common + the mental health benefits of micro movements with Dr. Frank Lipman 02.11.2020 44:05

***Pre-order my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com/ Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit: https://www.drleafconference.com Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 SHOW DESCRIPTION: As I have gotten older (I am in my 50s), I have started to come across a lot mor...

What NOT to say when apologizing, how to strengthen your relationship “immune system” + common mistakes people make in relationships (with Harvard-trained psychologist Dr. Melanie Joy) 30.10.2020 1:04:04

***Pre-order my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com/ Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit: https://www.drleafconference.com Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 SHOW DESCRIPTION: Did you know that there a formula to all happy relationships, whether you are ta...

Simple strategies to help improve your child's attention, anxiety, mood, and behavior + the best foods to give your child for healthy brain development (with child psychologist Dr. Nicole Beurkens) 28.10.2020 59:17

***Pre-order my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com/ Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit: https://www.drleafconference.com Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I speak with holistic child psychologist and nutrition specialis...

How Lyme disease can affect your mental health + tips on how to find peace while living with the uncertainty & pain of a chronic health issue (with Jordan Younger) 26.10.2020 1:00:59

***Pre-order my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com/ Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit: https://www.drleafconference.com Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 SHOW DESCRIPTION: When we are in pain, it can be hard to do anything. It is hard to concentrate or...

How These Mushrooms & Adaptogens Can Help Grow Brain Cells, Reduce Anxiety, and Fight off Depression (with Four Sigmatic Founder Tero Isokauppila) 23.10.2020 58:42

***Pre-order my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com/ Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 SHOW DESCRIPTION: When many of us think of mushrooms, we either think of the ones we cook with, the ones people use to get “high” or the ones that are very dangerous. But did you know that cer...

How to train your mind to fight off anxiety, depression & viruses! (Interview with the legendary Wim Hof) 21.10.2020 1:18:44

***Pre-order my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com/ Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit here:https://www.drleafconference.com Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 EPISODE DESCRIPTION: If anything, this year and the global COVID-19 pandemic ha...

Why we need to change how we move, eat, sleep, and connect based on each season for optimal mental, brain, and physical health (Interview with Whole30 co-founder Dallas Hartwig) 19.10.2020 1:01:46

***Pre-order my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com/ Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit here:https://www.drleafconference.com Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 EPISODE DESCRIPTION: We love celebrating the different seasons, whether it’s th...

Healing body dysmorphia & ending self-blame + trauma recovery strategies with Dr. Ebony Butler 16.10.2020 1:02:52

***Pre-order my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com/ Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit here:https://www.drleafconference.com Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 SHOW DESCRIPTION: Whether we are talking about our relationship with ourselves...

Debunking the "normal" brain myth, how to make neurodiversity (ADD, dyslexia, ADHD, dysgraphia) your most valuable asset in school, work, and life + tips for parents with special needs children 14.10.2020 56:33

***Pre-order my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com/ Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I speak with award-winning journalist and founder of Rebel Talent, Denise Brody, about how to navigate life with dyslexia, sensory differe...

Inside the mind of a psychopath + solving the nature vs. nurture debate when it comes to mental illness (Interview with Professor James Fallon) 12.10.2020 1:09:01

Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit here:https://www.drleafconference.com **Early bird tickets end October 15 Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 (*Only available for U.S numbers at this time) EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Psychopaths: just the word conjures up image...

The Mental Health Benefits of a Good Argument + Dispelling Common Myths That Could be Sabotaging Your Relationships (with Relationship Expert Monica Berg) 09.10.2020 46:39

Schizophrenia: causes, cures, common myths + the true story of one family’s experience with 6 kids diagnosed with schizophrenia (with author Robert Kolker) 07.10.2020 55:49

Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit here:https://www.drleafconference.com **Early bird tickets end October 15 Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 (*Only available for U.S numbers at this time) SHOW DESCRIPTION: Little is known about schizophrenia, even today...

How sound therapy can reduce anxiety & heal chronic pain + the benefits of Ayurvedic medicine for mental & physical health (with Dr. Kulreet Chaudhary) 05.10.2020 1:01:53

Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit here:https://www.drleafconference.com **Early bird tickets end October 15 Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 (*Only available for U.S numbers at this time) Show Description: In this podcast I speak with integrative neurol...

How to find the root issue of your anxiety & depression + everything you need to know about tapering off medication (Interview with psychiatrists Dr. Ellen Vora) 02.10.2020 1:19:27

Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit here:https://www.drleafconference.com **Early bird tickets end October 15 Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 (*Only available for U.S numbers at this time) Show Description: Human mental health is infinitely complex....

How to use your thoughts to influence your gene expression for now and future generations + the five most widespread myths about the brain that may be limiting your potential (with Dr. Rudolph Tanzi) 30.09.2020 1:14:30

Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit here:https://www.drleafconference.com **Early bird tickets end October 15 **Pre-order my new mental self-care tips book here for less 20%: https://drleaf.com/collections/all/products/101-ways-to-be-less-stressed Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just te...

How to unwire addiction & toxic habits from our brains, why focusing on “willpower” is ineffective and counterproductive + tips on how to help someone without enabling them (with Dr. Amy Johnson) 28.09.2020 57:41

Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit here:https://www.drleafconference.com **Early bird tickets end October 15 Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 (*Only available for U.S numbers at this time) Show Description: The human brain is designed to be habitual—...

How to Turn Social Anxiety into Your Greatest Asset, The Benefits of Being an Introvert + Tips for Reducing Burnout & Workplace Anxiety (Interview with Morra Aarons-Mele) 25.09.2020 58:57

Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit here:https://www.drleafconference.com **Early bird tickets end October 15 -Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 (*Only available for U.S numbers at this time) Show Description: In this podcast (episode #205) and blog,...

The difference between courageous vulnerability and wound-based oversharing + the #1 relationship killer according to human connection specialist Mark Groves 23.09.2020 1:05:47

Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit here:https://www.drleafconference.com **Early bird tickets end October 15 When it comes to our relationships, we often fall into the trap of behaving like we think we should, rather than getting to the root of why and how we really connect to other people. In this podcast episode I speak with international speaker and human connection...

The best things to do to keep your mind & brain healthy & prevent neurodegeneration (Interview with Dr. Dale Bredesen) 21.09.2020 1:13:13

Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit here:https://www.drleafconference.com **Early bird tickets end October 15 Neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s can be incredibly frightening. The idea of losing your mind, the very thing that makes you human, is a scary thing, especially since it seems to happen more these days than ever before, and at a younger age. There is so...

Detergents, Dish Soaps, and Depression: How Cleaning Products Are Messing Up Your Mental Health (Interview with Marilee Nelson from Branch Basics) 18.09.2020 42:23

Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit here:https://www.drleafconference.com **Early bird tickets end October 15 Show description: When it comes to our mental and physical health, we often focus on what we should eat, how much we should exercise, and how much we should meditate, and forget to take a good look at where we spend most of our time: our homes. In this podcast,...

How Neurofeedback & Brain Maps Can Help Treat Depression, Anxiety, Addiction & PTSD (Interview with Dr. Andrew Hill) 16.09.2020 57:37

Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit here: https://www.drleafconference.com **Early bird ticket sale ends October 15! Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 (*Only available for U.S numbers at this time) **Pre-order my new mental self-care tips book here: htt...

How Tapping Can Significantly Reduce Stress, Anxiety & Physical Pain + How to Get Started with Tapping & the Science Behind the Method (with Tapping Solution Founder Nick Ortner) 14.09.2020 49:06

-Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 (*Only available for U.S numbers at this time) **Pre-order my new mental self-care tips book here: https://drleaf.com/collections/all/products/101-ways-to-be-less-stressed Emotions are powerful; they can make us feel like the whole world is crash...

What Mentally Strong People DON’T Do + Simple Strategies to Take Back Control of Your Mental Wellbeing (Interview with Psychotherapist Amy Morin) 11.09.2020 45:17

-Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 (*Only available for U.S numbers at this time) **Pre-order my new mental self-care tips book here: https://drleaf.com/collections/all/products/101-ways-to-be-less-stressed When it comes to building up our mental strength and resilience, we t...

What to do when wellness trends are harming, not helping, your mental health + The mental health benefits of being open-minded & curious (Interview with mindbodygreen founder and co-CEO Jason Wachob) 09.09.2020 56:45

The wellness world can be overwhelming. There is so much advice out there, much of which is conflicting, that it is sometimes hard to know what to do or even who to believe. It can also affect our mental health, making us feel guilty if something that promises to “change your life forever” doesn’t work for us, or if we fail to do all 700 things we need to do each day to be healthy. In this podcast...

Signs someone may be self-harming & how you can help + What to do if you, or someone you know is suicidal (Interview with therapist Kati Morton) 07.09.2020 1:01:36

Suicide is a public health crisis with approximately 800,000 people dying by suicide each year. It is the 10th leading cause of deaths in the US and the 2nd leading cause of death globally. We all struggle with challenges in life, and find different ways to deal with and overcome these challenges. But what happens when our ability to cope turns toxic? What happens when our desire to survive ends...