The Dr. Leaf Show

Life can be tough. You will fail at certain things. You will be stressed. Bad things will happen to you. People will disappoint you. But did you know that, despite all these things, life can be awesome? Yes, it is true! In this week’s blog and podcast, I talk with bestselling author and speaker Neil Pasricha about how we can all learn to be more stress-resilient and failure-proof, how life is stil...

In this podcast I interview the incredible creator and founder of Whole30 and bestselling author, Melissa Urban, on her health journey, dealing with trauma, how to recover from addiction, how to help someone who is battling with depression and much more! Melissa didn’t just wake up on day and decide to found the Whole30 movement. Her journey to health was a long one: even though she grew up in a g...

There is so much to be anxious about these days, including what to eat. But did you know that there is a way of eating that can actually help reduce the level of anxiety you experience on a day-to-day basis? In this week’s podcast, I discuss the anti-anxiety diet with RD Alie Miller, how you can balance your hormones and reset your adrenals, and how to heal the brain and body by changing what you...

In this episode I interview master life coach Kara Loewentheil on how to overcome imposter syndrome, defeat self-doubt, boost your self-confidence, and deal with past hurt and rejection. Kara gives some great tips on how to "unf*ck your brain!"Kara Loewentheil is a Master Certified Coach with a B.A. from Yale and J.D. from Harvard Law. In the last three years after pivoting from a legal career, sh...

We have all experienced shame before: the feeling that we are not enough, or that we do not live up to certain standards or ideals. But what happens when this shame spirals out of control? What happens when it overtakes our life, and affects the way we think and behave? In this week’s podcast I speak with Megan Bruneau, a psychologist and registered counselor who specializes in crisis support, com...

In this podcast I talk to Harvard-trained nutritional psychiatrist Dr. Georgia Ede about how certain diets can affect our mental wellbeing, what foods help the brain function best, and what foods to avoid if we want to heal and improve our mental and physical health. Dr. Ede, in both her personal life and practice, has found that making certain lifestyle modifications can help treat major mental h...

In this episode I interview New York Times Bestselling author and happiness expert Gretchen Rubin on what happiness is, how we can achieve sustainable happiness in our lives, dangerous myths about happiness, essential strategies for managing anxiety, stress, and worry, how to get more reading done, and more! Gretchen Rubin is one of today’s most influential and thought-provoking observers of happi...

From the moment we are born, our cells begin to age. But aging does not have to mean decline. World-renowned surgeon Dr. Steven Gundry has been treating mature patients for most of his career. He knows that everyone thinks they want to live forever, until they hit middle age and witness the suffering of their parents and even their peers. So how do we solve the paradox of wanting to live to a ripe...

In this episode I interview functional medicine expert Dr. Frank Lipman on eastern healing traditions that can help improve mental and physical health, how to improve our gut microbiome, how to beat seasonal affective disorder, why fake meat like the impossible burger is bad, the best and worst trends in wellness, and more! For more information on Dr. Frank Lipman visit: https://drfranklipman.comV...

Ever get the feeling the world is full of too many distractions? Research shows the ability to stay focused is a competitive advantage, in work and in life. However, in an age of ever-increasing demands on our attention, how do we get the best from technology without letting it get the best of us? In this episode I interview bestselling author, lecturer and investor Nir Eyal on his new book Indist...

This episode is from a recent interview Dr. Leaf did on The Cannonball Mindset Podcast with Chad Sanschagrin. You can listen to the original interview here: http://cannonballmindset.libsyn.com/communication-pathologist-and-cognitive-neuroscientist-dr-caroline-leaf Additional resources: Get my new 21 day brain detox program here: https://theswitch.app Visit my website at www.drleaf.com for more res...

Addiction is something many of us have experienced, whether we ourselves have battled with addiction, guilt and shame, or we know a loved one, friend or family member who is dealing with addiction. According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), 19.7 million American adults (aged 12 and older) battled a substance use disorder in 2017 alone! When it comes to addiction, whether we a...

In this episode Dr. Leaf discusses why we overthink, what happens in our brains when we go into toxic rumination, and how to stop overthinking once and for all. This is a re-airing of one of the most popular episodes form 2019. Additional resources:SWITCH app: https://theswitch.app Visit my website at drleaf.com for more resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health! A...

In this episode I interview journalist and top podcaster Jordan Harbinger on what mindset it takes to become successful, how people are doing self-help all wrong and what we should do instead, and why telling other people about our goals can actually be counterproductive and detrimental. Jordan Harbinger is often referred to as “The Larry King of podcasting,” is a Wall Street lawyer turned intervi...

Uncertainty is a certain in life, so we need to learn to become comfortable with the uncomfortableness of not knowing. In this podcast, I discuss WHY we hate uncertainty, why we feel so much discomfort with uncertainty, and HOW to become comfortable with uncertainty and use it to your advantage. Additional resources: Think Learn Succeed: https://drleaf.com/collections/all/products/think-learn-succ...

Boundaries are vital to protecting your mental and physical health. But when do we need to set certain boundaries? How do we set them? And how do we best enforce boundaries? In this episode I interview leading boundaries expert Dr. Henry Cloud on all things related to boundaries and mental health. We also discuss how to deal with a narcissist, how to deal with gaslighting, and so much more! Dr. Cl...

According to numerous scientific journals 80% of people will FAIL to stick to their New Years Resolutions! In this episode I share some simple and practical tips to help you stick to your resolutions especially when you really feel like giving up, why most people fail to make sustainable changes, and how to to manage pivots and relapses! Additional resources:SWITCH app: https://theswitch.app  Join...

In this episode I sit down with Dr. Judy Ho, a Triple Board Certified Clinical and Forensic Neuropsychologist and Co-Host of CBS’s The Doctors and a tenured professor at Pepperdine. We discuss why humans are predisposed to self-sabotage, how to modify thoughts and behaviors to prevent self-sabotage from occurring, how to identify the triggers to self-sabotage that are unique to you, how to unlock...

In this episode I bring back one of my most popular episodes from 2019 where I discuss how to deal with toxic people, words, and events in a way that will ensure your mental health is protected. Join my January 21 Day Brain Detox Challenge! For more into and to sign up visit: https://drleaf.com/pages/21-day-brain-detox-challenge  Additional resources:SWITCH app: https://theswitch.app  Visit my web...

In this episode I interview leading functional medicine doctor and bestselling author Dr. Will Cole. He specializes in clinically investigating underlying factors of chronic disease and customizing health programs for thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions, hormonal dysfunctions, digestive disorders, and brain problems. Dr. Cole was named one of the top 50 functional-medicine and integrative doctor...

Do you find yourself feeling guilty for taking time off? Or constantly feel like you have to tell people how busy you are in order to feel valued? In this mini episode I discuss why we feel guilty for something our brains and bodies need, how to take effective breaks that will boost mental and brain health, what I do to relax and recharge, and how to avoid burnout. Additional mental health tips an...

In this mini episode I discuss why we often fail to achieve our goals, why focusing on the end goal is not effective, what we should focus on instead, how to correctly deal with failure, and how to manage the mental and physical pain that comes with failure. Additional mental health tips and resources:SWITCH app: https://theswitch.appVisit my website at drleaf.com for more resources, tips, and too...

By now, I am sure you have heard about the dangers of artificial blue light. Almost every day there is a new article talking about how you shouldn’t sleep near your smart phone, or how you should avoid spending more than several hours in a windowless, artificial-lit room, or how you need to be careful how much time you spend in front of a computer screen. Is there any truth to all these warnings?...

This episode is an extract from the interview I did recently on Dr. Ben Edwards's radio show You're the Cure. In this interview we discuss the difference between good stress and bad stress, how to make stress work for you, what quantum physics is and how it impacts our mental health, epigenetic, correct nutrition, and more!  For more on Dr. Ben, how practice, and the full interview visit: https://...

In this episode I discuss how I manage my mind and physical health daily, some simple mind-management tips that help me each day feel my best and do my best, how I manage my mind when traveling, some travel hacks to help you feel your best despite jet lag, how to deal with travel if you fear flying, and more! For additional mental health resources: SWITCH app: https://theswitch.app Visit my websit...