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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Latest episode

Oct 16, 2026

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Episodes

Unlearning harmful behaviours 15.11.2024

In this episode I interview Certified Neurocycle Facilitator Brenda Kennison about: How to use the Neurocycle method to identify the root of addiction and start healing Identifying & unlearning harmful behaviours How the Neurocycle method can help you define your identity Healing childhood trauma Creating the sober life you want And more! To work with Brenda visit: https://www.day1ofsobriety.org/...

Actually, you can catch up on sleep and here's how 12.11.2024

In this episode I challenge the assumption that we can't catch up on sleep, and share some tips on how to get the rest you need even when you don't have a lot of time! Listen to the full episode AD-FREE on the Neurocycle app at: https://www.neurocycle.app Sponsors making this show possible: -BiOptimizers Mushroom Breakthrough. For an exclusive offer for my listeners, go to bioptimizers.com/drleaf ...

Finding the strength to persevere (with Ryan Zofay) 08.11.2024

Ryan’s story is truly inspiring. Despite facing challenges like addiction, incarceration, and dropping out of school in the 7th grade, he persevered, eventually graduating high school. Today, with 22 years of sobriety under his belt, he started We Level Up, a 9-figure drug and alcohol rehab business that employs over 600 people and impacts more than 10,000 lives each year. Ryan’s mission is to ins...

5 Steps to Healing Self-Worth 05.11.2024

In this episode I explain how to use the Neurocycle to unwire harmful beliefs about self-worth, and how to use this system to rewire your brain to build healthy new habits around self-confidence and image. I also share some fascinating science on how thoughts are formed to help you better understand what is going on in your brain and how it affects your body, To listen to and watch this full espie...

Your Mind's Many Voices: Richard Schwartz on the Power of Internal Family Systems 01.11.2024

In this episode I interview Richard C Schwartz, the creator of Internal Family Systems (IFS). IFS is a highly effective, evidence-based therapeutic model that de-pathologizes the multipart personality. We discuss: How he came to develop this system and how it is helping millions around the world How the mind is naturally multiple and that is a good thing. How IFS creates inner and outer connectedn...

Restoring hope 29.10.2024

In this episode I explain the difference between a perception and a perspective, and how they can impact our mental wellbeing in different ways. I also discuss: How to shape your perception in a healing direction using your perspective How unmanaged perception can negatively hurt your mind and body How to use the Neurocycle method to create sustainable healthy perception patterns And more! To list...

Healing Body Image Struggles 25.10.2024

In this episode I chat with Neurocycle Facilitator Christie O'Brien about: Identifying the root of body image issues and eating disorders How to find sustainable heal thing using the Neurocycle method How to rewire your brain in 63 days To work with Christy visit: https://www.christieobrien.com/neurocycle.html Get the Neurocycle app here: https://www.neurocycle.app/ Sponsors making this show possi...

Healing marriages using the Neurocycle method 22.10.2024

In this episode I interview Certified Neurocycle Facilitator Lauren Carreras about: Identifying hidden issues in your marriage + how to begin healing these issues How to use the Neurocycle to heal yourself so you can heal relationships How to organise the mental mess in your mind to make sense out of chaotic thoughts To work with Lauren visit: https://donewithstuck.com/neurocycle Sponsors making t...

Using your dreams to heal grief and trauma 18.10.2024

In this exciting episode I interview lucid dreaming expert Charlie Morley on: What lucid dreaming is and how to use it to heal trauma What your dreams are telling you The science of nightmares Using lucid dreaming to treat PTSD How to direct nightmares to your benefit Using lucid dreams to heal grief Sponsors making this show possible: -BetterHelp: Become your own soulmate, whether you’re looking...

Glimmers: The opposite of triggers + how to find them 15.10.2024

To watch the full episode ad-free download the Neurocycle app (and you will get access to hundreds of live webinars and a massive library of content!). Get the app here: https://www.neurocycle.app/ In this episode I explain what glimmers are, and how these micro-moments can radically change your life and make you you happier. I also share how to embedded these glimmer moments in your brain so they...

How to rest when you're a workaholic 11.10.2024

To watch the full episode ad-free download the Neurocycle app (and you will get access to hundreds of live webinars and a massive library of content!). Get the app here: https://www.neurocycle.app/ In this episode I share some helpful tips on how to actually rest and relax while taking time off on vacation, or even just on the weekends or after work! I made this episode with tips that have really...

Toxic Productivity 08.10.2024

In this episode I interview psychotherapist Israa Nasir about all things toxic productivity: the signs and how to heal from it. We also discuss:  Productivity isn’t about managing time, but rather how you manage your emotions A radical reimagining of what productivity means Dynamics that keep us constantly busy, but never satisfied such as; self-worth, shame, social comparison, burnout, and perfec...

How to upgrade your brain (with Jim Kwik) 04.10.2024

In this episode I interview NYT bestselling author, memory coach, and good friend Jim Kwik on: How to identify limits in your life and remove them How to cultivate sustainable motivation How to create healthy habits How to learn things fast And so much more! Begin your healing journey with Neurocycle, the app that helps you heal: https://www.neurocycle.app 🚨Get 15% OFF kids mental resilience bund...

Dealing with energy vampires 01.10.2024

In this episode I share some signs you are dealing with an energy vampire (someone who drains all your energy), and how to navigate these kinds of people in your life. Full video Ad-free on my Neurocycle app here: https://www.neurocycle.app/ Sponsors making this podcast possible: -Betterhelp: Become your own soulmate, whether you’re looking for one or not. Visit BetterHelp.com/drleaf today to get...

This One Simple Change in Your Social Life Will Transform Your Mental Health 27.09.2024

In this episode I interview Mario Hernandez, the founder of Knobl. Knobl is an incredible app, and one that I absolutely love. It's an app created to help amplify social engagement and impact, for companies and individuals. In this episode Mario and I discuss how community outreach and community involvement can help improve your mental health, how to get more involved, and how to reduce burnout an...

The "21 days to build a habit" misconception 24.09.2024

In this episode I break down major misconceptions about habits and give you scientific strategies for building long-lasting ones. I debunk the myth of the 21 days and so much more! To listen to the full episode ad free, and to start building sustainable habits in your life download the Neurocycle app today: https://www.neurocycle.app/ 🚨Get 15% OFF kids mental resilience bundle toolkit here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠h...

Tapping to heal trauma, PTSD, and physical health struggles (With Dawson Church) 20.09.2024

In this interview I interview bestselling author and renown scientist Dawson Church on how gene expression is influenced by emotions, how to cultivate peak states so our brains rapidly rewire themselves for happiness, and how to use Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT acupressure tapping) to manage trauma, PTSD, and physical health struggles. Dawson also takes us through a helpful tapping exercise....

How to use boredom to make you smarter and healthier 17.09.2024

To watch the full episode ad-free (and hundreds of other webinars!), download the Neurocycle app here: https://www.neurocycle.app/ In this episode I explain what boredom does in your brain, and how to harness it in the right direction so it increases your brain health and intelligence! 🚨Get 15% OFF Brain-Ee bundle here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drleaf.com  📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down...

Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief (with David Kessler) 13.09.2024

Download Neurocycle, the app that helps you heal and stay healed: https://www.neurocycle.app/ In this episode I interview David Kessler, one of the world’s foremost experts on grief and loss. We discuss the stages of grief, how anger can actually be a good thing while grieving, how to begin moving though grief, and so much more. His experience with thousands of people on the edge of life and death...

Catching Unkindness Before It Harms You 10.09.2024

Download Neurocycle, the app that helps you heal and stay healed: https://www.neurocycle.app/ In this episode I share some tips on how to cultivate kindness, keep the spark alive in relationships, and how to find the root of unkindness to prevent it harming your mental and physical health. 🚨Get 15% OFF Brain-Ee bundle here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drleaf.com  📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks d...

Breaking cycle of low energy, anxiety, and fear by harnessing the power of your heart (with Kimberly Snyder) 05.09.2024

Download Neurocycle, the app that helps you heal and stay healed: https://www.neurocycle.app/ Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and stuck in a cycle of low energy, anxiety, and fear? There is a powerful, often overlooked solution to these challenges: the hidden power within your heart. For centuries, ancient wisdom has recognized the heart as a power center, a gateway to our highest...

Stop Glorifying the Grind 02.09.2024

In this podcast I explain the dangers of glorifying working long hours, what it does to your brain and body, and how to correct + protect your health and peace. To listen to the FULL episode ad-free download the Neurocycle app! To get the app visit: https://www.neurocycle.app Article mentioned: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/working-long-hours-health-effects Thank you to our sp...

Recognising a master manipulator 29.08.2024

In this podcast, I share how to spot a master manipulator, and how to manage these interactions to protect your peace and mental health .You can watch the full podcast AD-FREE on the Neurocycle app! To download the app just look for Neurocycle on the App Store or Google Play. Or visit: ⁠https://www.neurocycle.app⁠ Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible: -With Ro, the average we...

Empowering Vs. Enabling Toxic Behavior 15.08.2024

SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I discuss the difference between enabling and empowering someone. Simply put, enabling is doing something challenging for someone else, while empowering someone means helping and supporting them as they complete the challenging task. Think of those school projects you did as a child; enabling is your mom doing the whole project for you, while empowering is your mo...

Breaking free from people-pleasing 12.08.2024

In this podcast, I share the difference between peace-keeping and people-pleasing, the signs you are in toxic people-pleasing mode, and how to break free and find peace. You can watch the full podcast AD-FREE on the Neurocycle app! To download the app just look for Neurocycle on the App Store or Google Play. Or visit: https://www.neurocycle.app Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode pos...

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