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

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drleaf.com

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Episode #96: The influence of genetics, how to stop toxic thinking, how to form healthy habits, the beauty of failure, and more (Interview on the Melanie Avalon Biohacking Podcast) 20.09.2019

Listen to the full interview I did recently on the Melanie Avalon Biohacking Podcast! I really enjoyed doing this interview and hope you find it helpful and insightful! Topics covered:-How our thoughts physically impact our brains and bodies-The role of genetics in mental health-How memories and habits are formed-The conscious and non-conscious mind-What diet should you be following?-Why failure i...

Episode #95: Is the self-help industry contributing to the loneliness epidemic? + Tips to help overcome, or help someone else overcome, loneliness and isolation 11.09.2019

In this episode I discuss why I believe the self-help industry is doing more harm than good, and how it is contributing to the loneliness epidemic and increasing rates of suicide. In the second half of this episode I discuss how to overcome, or help someone else overcome, feelings of loneliness and isolation, and what self-help should look like. Kettle & Fire special offer: go to Kettleandfire.com...

Podcast #94: How to repair & boost gut microbiome health to boost mental health + Tips to improve overall digestion, reduce bloating, and more! 04.09.2019

The gut and brain are closely connected, so when your gut is unhealthy your brain and mental health may suffer. But with the right knowledge you can easily improve your gut health and boost your mental health! So in this episode I discuss how to repair & boost your gut health which will boost your mental health, how to improve overall digestion, and so much more. Joining me in the studio is Wade L...

Episode #92: How to deal with a panic attack in the moment + tips to prevent panic attacks in the future 28.08.2019

We have all experienced those moments of panic when we feel ourselves going into total shutdown mode. It can happen unexpectedly, and often at night. So what do can you do in the moment to help yourself calm down and regain control? And how do you prevent these panic attacks from happening again? In this episode I discuss what panic attacks are, why they happen, how to deal with one in the moment,...

Episode #91: How red light therapy can improve mental & brain health, help with sleep issues, reduce brain damage from traumatic brain injuries and so much more! 14.08.2019

In this episode I interview Wes from Joovv on all things red light therapy, what it is, how it can help with our memory and cognition, and how it can improve our mood, sleep, and so much more!-For more info on Joovv and to get your special offer go to: www.joovv.com/drleaf-To get your free week on Blinkist go to: https://blinkist.com/drleaf-Four Sigmatic 15% discount link: foursigmatic.com/drleaf ...

Episode #90: 3 Simple nutrition tips to boost brain & mental health AND improve memory & cognition 07.08.2019

In this podcast I give 3 simple and highly effective nutrition tips to help boost brain and mental health, and improve memory and cognition!-THINK AND EAT YOURSELF SMART: https://store.drleaf.com/collections/frontpage/products/think-eat-yourself-smart*Also available on Amazon, Audible, Kindle, and wherever books are sold!-2019 Mental Health Summit: https://drleafconference.com-Get up to 20% off yo...

Episode #89: How to NOT let toxic people, words, or situations affect your mental health 31.07.2019

Everyday we face toxic or negative situations that can really mess up our mental health if not managed correctly. In this episode I discuss how to deal with toxic people, words, and situations in the best way that will ensure your mental health is protected. -2019 Mental Health Summit: https://drleafconference.com-Blinkist link: https://blinkist.com/drleaf t-For more info on my research project an...

Episode #88: “Healing begins with feeling” Interview with Lori Volkman on why we need to feel and embrace our pain and suffering & how to deal with trauma 24.07.2019

If you have suffered a trauma recently and find it hard to move on, or maybe you find yourself struggling to deal with the hardships in life, then this podcast is for you. In fact, this podcast episode is for everyone. In this episode I interview Lori Volkman, a member of my team and a lawyer who defends patients who have been involuntarily committed to psych wards. In this episode we discuss how...

Episode #87: What is Alzheimer's? + Tips to prevent it & how to help someone who has Alzheimer's 17.07.2019

In this episode I discuss what Alzheimer's is, how it develops, how to prevent it, and how to help someone in your family or someone you know who may have it. -2019 Mental Health Summit: https://drleafconference.com- Blinkist link: https://blinkist.com/drleaf -For more info on my research project and to donate: https://www.drleafresearch.com--SWITCH app: https://theswitch.app--Instagram: @drcaroli...

Episode #86: 4 tips to help drastically reduce anxiety in your life 10.07.2019

In this episode I discuss 4 simple and practical tips to help you reduce anxiety in your life immediately. These four steps will help you build up your stress resilience and help train your brain to correctly deal with anxiety. I use these tips in my life daily and they really work!-2019 Mental Health Summit: https://drleafconference.com*PRICES INCREASE JULY 16!*-Four Sigmatic 15% discount link: f...

Episode #85: How to recognize the early signs of burnout + tips to prevent and overcome mental burnout 03.07.2019

Everyday I receive questions on how to deal with burnout and it seems like more and more people are struggling with major mental health issues that are a direct result of burnout. Part of the problem is how our current society rewards workaholics, and part of the problem comes from a lack of awareness of the early symptoms of mental burnout. In this episode I discuss how to recognize and deal with...

Episode #84: 8 Simple steps to build up your stress resilience 26.06.2019

Did you know stress can actually be good for you if managed correctly? And did you know there are things you can do now in your life to help you better manage stressful situations in the future and avoid burnout? In this episode I discuss 8 simple and highly effective mental tips to help you build up your stress resilience and protect your mental health--2019 Mental Health Summit: https://drleafco...

Episode #83: Why we need to argue more, the mental health benefits of arguing + tips to argue correctly and resolve issues fast 19.06.2019

Did you know arguing can actually be good for your mental health? In this episode I discuss how arguing can improve your mental health, how to correctly argue, how to resolve issues fast, and how to stop arguing over the same problem over and over again.--2019 Mental Health Summit: https://drleafconference.com--For more info on my research project and to donate: https://www.drleafresearch.com--SWI...

Episode #82: 4 Mental Strategies to Help You Turn Your Worst Day or Week Around 12.06.2019

We all have bad days (or even bad weeks!) so in this episode I discuss 4 mental strategies to help you deal with bad days and weeks.2019 Mental Health Summit: https://drleafconference.comFor more info on my research project and to donate: https://www.drleafresearch.comSWITCH app: https://theswitch.appVisit my website at drleaf.com for more resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal yo...

Episode #81: How to deal with difficult people and how to help them + tips to protect your own mental health while dealing with difficult people 05.06.2019

We all have that one person in our lives who is just so difficult to be around. Maybe it's a friend, a spouse, a child, a sister...In this episode I discuss how to deal with difficult people, how to best help them, and how to protect your mental health while dealing with these difficult people.2019 Mental Health Summit: https://drleafconference.comFor more info on my research project and to donate...

Episode #80: 5 MORE Simple and Effective Mental Self-Care Tips Guaranteed to Reduce Anxiety in Your Life and Boost Brain Health PART 2 29.05.2019

In this episode I discuss 5 more simple and effective mental self-care techniques that will not only increase brain health, decrease anxiety, but also improve your mental health and mood! A few of the tips I discuss are also great for helping with panic attacks.2019 Mental Health Summit: https://drleafconference.comFor more info on my research project and to donate: https://www.drleafresearch.comV...

Episode #79: 10 Simple & Effective Mental Self-Care Tips to Keep Your Brain Healthy and Reduce Anxiety (Part 1) 23.05.2019

In this episode I discuss 5 simple, practical, and effective tips that are guaranteed to boost your mental health and reduce anxiety in your life. Tune in next week for part 2 where I discuss 5 more tips! 2019 Mental Health Summit: https://drleafconference.comFor more info on my research project and to donate: https://www.drleafresearch.comVisit my website at drleaf.com for more resources, tips, a...

Episode #78: How to deal with performance anxiety + tips to overcome mental blocks 15.05.2019

Performance anxiety is not just something athletes, actors, speakers, students or CEOs feel. At some point in your life I am sure you have felt the pressure to perform a certain way or achieve a certain goal. And if you are anything like me, sometimes that pressure can cause extreme anxiety, stress, and mental blocks. In this podcast I discuss how to deal with performance anxiety whether or not yo...

Episode #77: Why do we keep making the same mistakes? + How to stop bad habits 08.05.2019

Why do we keep making the same mistakes over and over again even though we know it's wrong? How do we stop this? In this episode I discuss why we keep making the same mistakes and how to put an end to these bad habits.2019 Mental Health Summit: https://drleafconference.comFor more info on, and to join in my research project: https://www.drleafresearch.comSWITCH app (coming soon!): https://theswitc...

Episode #76: What is social anxiety and how do we stop it? 01.05.2019

I really struggled with social anxiety, and sometimes still do but there is a way to overcome this. In this episode I discuss what is social anxiety, why we feel it, and how to overcome it using a few simple steps.2019 Mental Health Summit: https://drleafconference.comFor more info on, and to join in my research project: https://www.drleafresearch.comVisit my website at drleaf.com for more resourc...

Episode #75: Are you a people pleaser?+ Why it's dangerous and how to stop 24.04.2019

In this episode I discuss the difference between people-pleasing & peace-making, how to identify if you are a people-pleaser, why it's dangerous, and how to stop people-pleasing for good. Resources:THINK LEARN SUCCEED: https://store.drleaf.com/collections/frontpage/products/think-learn-succeed-bookTHE PERFECT YOU: https://store.drleaf.com/collections/frontpage/products/the-perfect-you2019 Mental H...

Episode #74: Is overthinking messing up your mental health? + Tips to help you stop overthinking & overanalyzing 17.04.2019

Do you find yourself overthinking and overanalyzing every situation? Or perhaps it's something someone said? Do you find yourself getting more and more worked up the more you overthink? In this episode I discuss why we overthink, why it's bad for our mental health, and how to stop overthinking and overanalyzing once and for all. For more resources and info check out my website drleaf.com2019 Menta...

Episode #73: 5 Steps to Identify & Eliminate the Root of Anxiety (and other mental ill-health issues) 08.04.2019

So many people have asked me how to find the root of anxiety, depression, etc. We can feel the effects but in order to overcome these mental health issues we need to know what they are. In this episode I give 5 steps to identifying and eliminating the root of mental health problems. For more info on my research project and how you can get involved visit: https://www.drleafresearch.comFor more info...

Episode #72: How to correctly deal with disappointment and failure 01.04.2019

We have all had to face failure and disappointment in our lives. These negative experiences can really drain us emotionally and mentally, and if not dealt with correctly can create toxic structures in our brains. In this episode I discuss 5 steps to correctly dealing with disappointment and failure in order to move on and protect our mental health, and how to turn every failure into an opportunity...

Episode #71: Why is change so hard? + Tips to help train your brain to deal with, and love, change + how to know when change is good & worth the effort 19.03.2019

An overwhelming majority fear and avoid change, yet change is one of the best things for mental, spiritual, emotional, and physical development. Even if we are one of those rare people who like change, it is often becuase we are more in love with the idea of change than the process itself. If it is so good why do we hate change? In this episode I discuss why we avoid change, how to train your brai...

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