The Dr. Leaf Show

We have all experienced the Monday blues and Sunday scares. Some of you may experience it so intensely it may leave you feeling sick with anxiety. So how do we deal with the dread of Mondays and better prepare for the week ahead? In this episode I discuss some mental self-care techniques to help you prepare mentally for a busy week ahead and tips to help you avoid burnout. This is the sixth episod...

Why do we forget names? Why is learning important? In this episode I discuss the main reasons we forget things, how to improve memory and learn even if you don't like the subject, and why learning correctly is one of the most beneficial things we can do to improve our mental health. This is the fifth episode in my Think Learn Succeed series. For more info on my research project and how you can get...

Mindfulness is a very hot topic now. And there are many benefits to being mindful through prayer or meditation. However, research has shown that mindfulness is not enough to help create sustainable healthy mental habits. We need to go beyond mindfulness. In this episode I discuss the benefits of mindfulness, and how to go beyond this first step. I also discuss the correct way to use mindfulness an...

We have all felt shame and guilt in our lives, and sometimes it feels like it never ends. We feel guilty for feeling guilty, and we feel ashamed to feel shame... We cannot seem to escape the shame spiral. Sound familiar? If you are struggling with shame, guilt, or condemnation then this episode is for you. In this episode I discuss why we feel shame, what it does in our brains and bodies, and how...

In this episode I break down the 4 most popular brain myths in society, why they are myths, and what the science is actually saying. This is the second episode in my Think Learn Succeed Book Club podcast series. To get even more tips and tools to help you improve your mental health be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter: https://drleaf.comThe SWITCH app is coming to iTunes and Google Play ear...

Why do we remember bad haircuts more than good ones? Why does it feel so much easier to think negatively than positively? In this episode I discuss why we remember the negative more than the positive, how this impacts our brains reward system, an dhow this develops in toxic habits. I also give 5 tips on how to stop negative thinking habits, and cultivate positive mindsets. This is the first episod...

In this episode I discuss how to use the concepts in the Perfect You to help young children and/or teenagers find their identities and understand their unique minds. This is the final episode in my Perfect You series.**Sign up for my weekly newsletter to get even more tips, updates, specials, and more: https://drleaf.comAbout the 2019 Mental Health Initiative:I am making 2019 the year of mental he...

In this episode I discuss the 4 types of discomfort zones, and how to use these as tools to regulate your thinking and improve mental health. This is the fourth episode in my Perfect You series.**Sign up for my weekly newsletter to get even more tips, updates, specials, and more: https://drleaf.comAbout the Mental Health Initiative and January Perfect You Book Club:I am making 2019 the year of men...

In this episode I discuss why IQ tests and personality profiles are not good, and can be misleading and often damaging. I also discuss a better alternative. This is the third podcast in my Perfect You series. **Sign up for my weekly newsletter to get even more tips, updates, specials, and more: https://drleaf.comAbout the Mental Health Initiative and January Perfect You Book Club:I am making 2019...

Mental Health issues are not on the rise- rather it is the mismanagement of mental health that is increasing. In this episode I discuss why the current mental health system is failing to help people, and what we can do about this. I also discuss psychotropic medication, and how fo find healing if you struggle with mental ill-health. This is the second podcast in my Perfect You series. **This is in...

I want to make mental health a priority this year. So what's the first step to improving your mental health? Finding and understanding your unique identity! In this podcast I will discuss why identity is the very first thing we need to focus on in order to improve our mental health, and how to begin discovering your unique identity.  I am making 2019 the year of mental health! Each month I will ta...

Anxiety is a hot topic at the moment. Everywhere we are seeing stats and headlines telling us there is an anxiety epidemic. I disagree and in this podcast I will discuss how anxiety is NOT a disorder and not on the rise. Rather, anxiety is a signal that we need to learn to listen to, and it can be managed without psychotropic medication. Want to join my January book club? All you have to do is get...

Did you know one of the best things you can do to improve your mental health is to build your brain? In this episode I talk about what building your brain means and how to do it. The SWITCH app is coming to iTunes and Google Play early 2019!!SWITCH app info: https://theswitch.appGet 30% off when you pre-order the app today: https://theswitch.app/promo/**Sign up for my weekly newsletter to get even...

In this episode I discuss intrusive thoughts and OCD- specifically how to manage both and find freedom from a chaotic mind. The SWITCH app is coming to iTunes and Google Play early 2019!!For more info on my new app SWITCH go to: https://theswitch.app and get 30% off a year subscription when you pre-order today: http://theswitch.app/promo/ **Sign up for my weekly newsletter to get even more tips, u...

Positive affirmations are extremely popular but do they actually work? Is there any benefit to saying these affirmations? In this episode I unpack positive affirmations and discuss whether they work or not. Books mentioned:Think Learn Succeed:https://store.drleaf.com/products/think-learn-succeed-bookSwitch on Your Brain:https://store.drleaf.com/collections/frontpage/products/switch-on-your-brain21...

What is quantum physics and why is it so important? In this episode I give a brief overview of quantum physics and how it relates to our minds and mental health. Additional Resources/Books:The Perfect You: https://store.drleaf.com/collections/frontpage/products/the-perfect-youSwitch on Your Brain: https://store.drleaf.com/collections/frontpage/products/switch-on-your-brainThink Learn Succeed: http...

We all get angry, and often we are justified in our anger. But when does this anger become toxic? When does it start affecting our mental and physical health? And how do we deal with toxic people? In this episode I discuss how to know when you have stepped over into toxic anger, how to deal with anger, and how to deal with toxic people. The Perfect You:https://store.drleaf.com/collections/frontpag...

What is "Christianese" and why is it dangerous? In this podcast episode I discuss why we need to avoid throwing around phrases we either don't mean or believe. Link to register for my 2018 Conference: https://drleafconference.comTHINK LEARN SUCCEED: https://store.drleaf.com/products/think-learn-succeed-book Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The principle of the mind-brain connection is fundamental to all my work, books, teachings, and talks therefore it's important to understand how it works. In this podcast I break down the difference between the mind and brain, how they work, and why it is important to understand this connection. Link to register for my 2018 Conference: https://drleafconference.comTHINK LEARN SUCCEED: https://store...

I'm a mom of four and I know guilt is a real issue when it comes to parenting. Especially if you are a working mom or dad. So how do we deal with this parent guilt? In this episode I discuss some tips I have used in my own life to find freedom from parent guilt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is technology and social media bad for us and our brains? In this podcast episode I discuss the good and the bad of social media, and how to make technology work for us and not against us. Link for my book THINK LEARN SUCCEED: https://store.drleaf.com/collections/frontpage/products/think-learn-succeed-bookLink to register for my 2018 Conference: https://drleafconference.com Hosted on Acast. See ac...

You have probably heard me talk about "freaking out in the love zone," but what does that actually mean and how is it beneficial? In this episode I will show you how learning to "Freak out in the Love Zone" will help you quickly and effectively deal with any chaotic or negative situation in your life without causing more anxiety or toxic stress.  Register for my 2018 Conference here: https://drlea...

I have been getting a lot of questions lately about children and anxiety, specifically how to help children deal with anxiety and depression. So I decided a podcast on this was necessary!  In this episode I give 5 tips I have used in my own life with my own children, and used with my patients as well as parents of patients. Link to 21 Day Brain Detox:https://www.21daybraindetox.comLink to THINK LE...

Another incredible interview! In this episode I interview Althea Van Wyk who shares her incredible story of how she overcame some of the hardest challenges in life, and how she used her mind to, despite the odds, become a successful businesswoman and leader. For more info on Althea: https://altheavwyk.comOrder my new book here: https://thinklearnsucceedbook.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

Part two of my interview with Rusty Labuschagne. Be sure to listen to Part 1 first :)For more info on Rusty, and to get his book click here: https://beatingchains.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.