The Dr. Leaf Show

In this podcast I talk to linguist, bestselling author and podcast host Amanda Montell about how cognitive biases impact the way we think about and show up in the world, how easy it is to fall into magical thinking, how impactful our perceptions are, why we tend to stay in bad relationships, and so much more! Our sponsors helping make this episode possible:  0BUTCHER BOX: Sign up for ButcherBox to...

In this podcast I talk about 3 mindsets that will strengthen your mental resilience so that you are not blindsided by life! This is a replay of a Neurolive webinar I did on my app. For the full webinar AD-free, please see Neurocycle.app.  Our sponsors helping make this episode possible: -Purity Woods: Go to puritywoods.com/DRLEAF or enter code DRLEAF at checkout for an additional 10% off your firs...

In this podcast I talk to internist, bestselling author and speaker Dr. Robin Berzin about the relationship between GI health and the mind, why so many people feel gaslit by traditional medicine, the power of functional medicine, what is wrong with women’s health, why we need to change the way we manage our mental and physical health, and so much more! Our sponsors helping make this episode possib...

In this podcast I talk about how to move beyond black and white thinking and expand your mind. This is a replay of a Neurolive webinar I did on my app. For the full webinar AD-free, please see Neurocycle.app. Have you ever caught yourself thinking that there is only a right or wrong way think, with no in-between? This is called black and white thinking, and even though it’s pretty common, it can m...

In this podcast I talk to NYT bestselling author, speaker and relationship expert Matthew Hussey about how to stop your internal fears from sabotaging your relationships, learning how to express your needs to others, taking control of your relationship with your own life, and so much more! Get Matthew's book here: https://matthewhussey.com/love-life-book/Our sponsors helping make this episode poss...

In this podcast I talk about the 3 ways to manage anxiety and make it work for you rather than against you. This is a replay of a Neurolive webinar I did on my app. For the full webinar AD-free, please see Neurocycle.app. It is entirely normal to experience feelings of anxiety without having a “mental illness”. These kinds of emotions are part of the human experience, and can be triggered by a wid...

I talk to mental health advocate, TV personality, philanthropist, producer, bestselling author, podcast host, and former NFL player Colton Underwood about how everyone struggles with mental health, Colton’s own struggles and why he is passionate about helping others like him, and so much more! Our sponsors helping make this episode possible: -Qualia Senolytics: Go to neurohacker.com/LEAF for up to...

In this podcast I talk about the relationship between guilt and compassion, and how to manage feelings of guilt to improve your mental health, relationships and life! This is a replay of a Neurolive webinar I did on my app. For the full webinar AD-free, please see Neurocycle.app. Our sponsors helping make this episode possible:  -BIRCH: Just go to birchliving.com/drleaf to get 20% off your Birch m...

In this episode, I interview filmmaker and advocate Lindsey Keys about how Lyme disease affects mental health, it's symptoms, and how to manage it. Chronic Lyme disease is still not recognized by many doctors, even though many people around the globe are suffering, which is why Lindsey refers to it as the “quiet epidemic”.  Watch Lindsey's documentary here: https://www.thequietepidemic.com   Our s...

In this podcast (episode #578) and blog, I talk about 3 ways to stop overthinking. This is a replay of a live webinar I did on my app Neurocycle. To listen to the full episode AD-FREE download the Neurocycle app here: https://www.neurocycle.app   Our sponsors helping make this episode possible:  -Purity Woods:  turn back time on the appearance of your skin with Purity Woods’s Age-Defying Dream Cre...

In this podcast I interview bestselling author and journalist Pamela Ryckman about her new book, Candace Pert: Genius, Greed, and Madness in the World of Science, Pamela talks about the life and career of one of the leading researchers of the mind, brain and body connection, the renowned neuropharmacologist Candace Pert. As Pamela notes, she played pivotal roles in major movements in both science...

In this podcast I talk about the relationship between what and how we eat and our mental health. This is a replay of a Neurolive webinar I did on my app. For the full webinar ad-free, please see Neurocycle.app. Our brain-boosting sponsors helping make this episode possible:  -Ketone IQ: For a limited time only, you can save 30% off your first subscription order of Ketone-IQ at ketone.com/drleaf -M...

In this podcast I talk to world-renowned reporter and author Matt Gutman about managing panic attacks, dealing with shame and regret, how to make our panic work for us and not against us, and so much more! https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/709407/no-time-to-panic-by-matt-gutman/ Our sponsors helping make this episode possible: -BetterHelp: Become your own soulmate, whether you’re looking fo...

Sponsored by BON CHARGE: Make 2024 the year you experience less stress and more relaxation, even when you are on the go! Go to boncharge.com/LEAF and use coupon code LEAF to save 15% on your infrared sauna blanket. In this podcast I talk about how to begin the healing journey by going beyond awareness. This is a replay of a Neurolive webinar I did on my app. For the full webinar ad-free, please se...

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In this podcast I talk about the benefits of snoozing! This is a replay of a Neurolive webinar I did on my app. For the full webinar AD-free, please see neurocycle.app. We have been told hitting the snooze button is a bad habit. But is it? Recently, I read an article in Scientific American that talk about how snoozing can actually be good for us! A growing body of recent research says that snoozin...

In this podcast I talk to attachment theory expert and psychotherapist Thais Gibson about attachment styles, how childhood experiences shape us, why attachment styles can change, and more!  🚨Get 15% OFF Brain-Ee bundle here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drleaf.com  📲Get 20% off my brain detox app with code NEUROCYCLE20 (only for first-time web subscriptions): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://web.neurocycle.app/AuthSplash ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In this podcast I talk about the difference between thoughts and memories, and how to change your thoughts and memories through mind management. I also share how to break down toxic thoughts and build health new neural networks. This is a replay of a live webinar I did for my 2024 Brain Detox Challenge on my app Neurocycle. To listen to the full episode ad free, see here. 🚨Get 15% OFF Brain-Ee bu...

In this podcast I talk to Dr. Greg Kelly,  author, researcher and senior director of Neurohacker, about aging, brain health, the mind-brain-body connection and tips for aging well! Resist aging at the cellular level, try Qualia Senolytic. Go to neurohacker.com/LEAF for up to $100 off and use code LEAF at checkout for an additional 15% off. 🚨Get 15% OFF Brain-Ee bundle here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drleaf.com...

In this podcast I talk about the many brain benefits of reading fiction! This is a replay of a Neurolive webinar I did on my app. For the full webinar AD-free, please see neurocycle.app. Did you know that reading fantasy fiction is a great way to direct the neuroplasticity of your brain (or the brain’s ability to change) in a healthy direction? It can not only increase your creativity and emotiona...

In this podcast I talk to bestselling author and top podcast host Mel Robbins about her book The High 5 Habit, the brain-mind-body connection, building self-confidence, and so much more! The high 5 habit is a simple yet profound tool that can change your attitude, your mindset, and behavior. It can help you dig yourself out of a mental hole when you are feeling down or depressed. All you have to d...

In this podcast I talk about how to manage texting anxiety (yes, it’s a thing!). I am sure you have had the experience where you see a text come through and your heart just sinks into your stomach. Texting anxiety is so real that it even has its own coined term, "textxiety"! 🚨Get 15% OFF Brain-Ee bundle here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drleaf.com  📲Get 20% off my brain detox app with code NEUROCYCLE20 (only fo...

In this podcast I talk about your warning signals and what they tell us about what is going on in our lives. This is a replay of a live webinar I did for my 2024 Brain Detox Challenge on my app Neurocycle. To listen to the full episode ad free download my Neurocycle app here: https://www.neurocycle.app/ 🚨Get 15% OFF Brain-Ee bundle here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drleaf.com  📲Get 20% off my brain detox app wi...

In this podcast I talk about the importance of friendships, and how they can impact our mental health. Friendships are a beautiful part of life that contribute so much value to our lives, in so many wonderful ways. However, in recent years, researchers have noticed a decline in people’s social circles and number of friends. They have attributed this decline to many reasons, including the recent CO...

In this podcast I talk about the importance of step 5 in my Neurocycle process: the active reach. This is a replay of a Neurolive webinar I did on my app. For the full AD-FREE episode please see neurocycle.app. In case you haven’t listened to any of my other podcasts or read any of my books or research, the Neurocycle is a way to harness our thinking power that I have developed and researched over...