Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to top podcast host and international bestselling author Shawn Stevenson about his incredible healing journey, the mind-brain-body connection, and the importance of holistic approaches to medicine, and why we need to always be questioning our beliefs, opinions and biases. Read the blog here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/why-its-important-to-question-our-beliefs-biasesSign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-NED’s Shuteye Chai: Discover how Shuteye Chai can revolutionize your sleep and get 15% off with code DRLEAF. Go to helloned.com/DRLEAF or enter code DRLEAF at checkout.  -Elo Health Smart Protein: Take out the guesswork and get the right amount of protein after every workout. Go to elo.health and enter code DRLEAF for 50% off your first month.-Noom: Sign up for your trial today at Noom.com/DRLEAF. And check out Noom’s first-ever book, The Noom Mindset, a deep dive into the psychology of behavior change. Available to buy now wherever books are sold.  EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:0:45, 12:00 Shawn’s amazing health journey  19:30 The power of changing your environment 25:00 The importance of understanding the whole person & holistic approaches to healing  33:00, 36:10 Why it’s important to question our beliefs & biases 46:35 Why the way we study health needs to change  ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf*DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about how to improve your relationship, develop sexual intimacy, and increase your health and longevity through compromise. This is part 3 of my series on love, sex, relationships and wellbeing.  As I mentioned in parts 1 and 2 of this podcast, relationships can be incredibly challenging at times. But they are also incredibly rewarding and can have a beneficial effect on our mind, brain and body health, right down to the level of our telomeres, and can contribute to better longevity. Read the blog here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/why-how-to-compromise-more-in-relationshipsSign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-BiOptimizer’s Magnesium Breakthrough: since I started taking Sleep Breakthrough, I've been waking up feeling well rested, energized and ready to tackle the day ahead. I highly recommend giving Sleep Breakthrough a try. Visit sleepbreakthrough.com/drleaf and order now. In addition to the discount you get by using promo code drleaf10, there are always amazing gifts with purchase. That's also why I love shopping at BiOptimizers!EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:1:00 Why healthy, supportive relationships are important 3:20 Sex, love & the mind 4:45 The power of compromise in a relationship8:20 Tips to compromise better & improve your sexual intimacy and relationship   ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf*DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to bestselling author and speaker Susan Cain about sorrow and mental health, embracing bittersweet moments and feelings, how longing makes us whole, her amazing new book Bittersweet, and so much more! As Susan notes in her book, bittersweetness is a tendency to states of longing, poignancy, and sorrow; an acute awareness of passing time; and a curiously piercing joy at the beauty of the world. It recognizes that light and dark, birth and death—bitter and sweet—are forever paired. Read the blog here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/the-beauty-benefits-of-bittersweet-momentsSign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Chime: tart making your financial dreams a reality with Chime. Signing up only takes two minutes and doesn’t affect your credit score. Get started at chime.com/drleaf. -Qualia Mind: See what the best brain fuel formula on earth can do for YOUR mindset. Go to neurohacker.com/DRLEAF for $100 OFF, that’s only $59 a bottle and as a listener of Cleaning Up the Mental Mess use code DRLEAF at checkout for an extra 15% off your first purchase. If you are struggling with stress and anxiety, Sensate is here to help you. You can save 10% off your Sensate order with my code DRLEAF at getsensate.com. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:1:55 Susan’s journey 5:45 What a bittersweet state of mind is & why its important 9:31 Epigenetics & inherited grief 17:45 The downsides of positive thinking 28:30 Mental health & sorrow 31:30 Why everyone should watch the movie Inside Out 35:30, 40:10 The difference between moving on & moving forward 45:00 How sorrow & grief can create meaningful connections 48:50 The deep joy & deep sorrow if being humanADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf*DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about ways to improve your relationship, develop sexual intimacy, and increase your health and longevity. This is part 2 of my series on love, sex, relationships and wellbeing. As mentioned in part 1, safe, consensual sex in a loving relationship can help improve our health and wellbeing and even increase our longevity. But this is not just about sex. How well we interact with and relate to our partner will lay the foundation for a fulfilling and intimate relationship. Of course, this is easier said than done—as I am sure you know, relationships can be complicated! This is why I recommend creating rituals and routines in a relationship to improve sexual intimacy and overall health. Read the blog here: ⁠https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/love-sex-your-mental-healthSign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-BetterHelp: So, if you’re thinking of starting therapy, give BetterHelp a try! Discover your potential with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/DRLEAF today to get 10% off your first month. -Elo Health Smart Protein: Take out the guesswork and get the right amount of protein after every workout. Go to elo.health and enter code DRLEAF for 50% off your first month.-Air Doctor: AirDoctor comes with a no questions asked, 30-day money back guarantee so if you don’t love it, just send it back for a refund, minus shipping. So head to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code DRLEAF and, depending on the model, you’ll receive UP TO 40% off. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:1:00 The relationship between sexual intimacy & wellbeing 1:40 How routines & rituals can help improve relationships 2:50, 4:56 The difference between routines & rituals 6:20 The brain science behind connection in a relationship 7:50, 13:57, 17:35 Ways to create routines & rituals in relationships to enhance intimacy and wellbeing ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf*DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to speaker and best-selling author Melissa Urban, founder of the Whole30 movement, about her new book on boundaries, learning how to say no, the relationship between boundaries and mental health, ways to establish healthy boundaries, and so much more! Read the blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/the-difference-between-boundary-setting-controlling-someone-s-actionsSign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-BiOptimizers Sleep Breakthrough: If you're struggling with sleep, I highly recommend giving Sleep Breakthrough a try. It truly is a game-changer! For 10% off your order use the code DRLEAF10 at https://sleepbreakthrough.com/drleaf.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:2:00 Melissa’s amazing story 9:10 What boundaries are10:20 The difference between a boundary & controlling someone’s actions 11:20, 15:50 Women & boundaries 17:12 Why Melissa wrote The Book of Boundaries 18:50 How to set boundaries22:00 Examples of setting boundaries27:55 Work-life balance & boundaries33:30 Family balance & boundaries 39:45 Romantic relationships & boundariesADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf*DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about relationships, communication, sex, and the mind. This is part 1 of a 3-part series. High-quality intimate relationships are good for our health—we all know this! But did you know that sexual intimacy is also good for us? I recently interviewed Dr. Elissa Epel about her work with telomeres and stress, and she mentioned that one of her most interesting and popular studies, published in 2017, was on a correlation she and her team found between longevity and safe and consensual sex. In this study, Dr. Epel and her team observed that couples that are more sexually intimate have longer telomeres, which contribute to our cellular health and longevity. Read the blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-sex-can-improve-your-mindSign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-NED’s Shuteye Chai: Discover how Shuteye Chai can revolutionize your sleep and get 15% off with code DRLEAF. Go to helloned.com/DRLEAF or enter code DRLEAF at checkout. - Noom: Sign up for your trial today at Noom.com/DRLEAF. And check out Noom’s first-ever book, The Noom Mindset, a deep dive into the psychology of behavior change. Available to buy now wherever books are sold. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:0:37 The science behind relationships & the mind  5:48 Sex, relationships & longevity 9:10 How improving our relationships can improve our health 10:33 Why communication is so important in a relationship 11:22, 18:28 Ways to improve your communication so you feel supported in a relationshipADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf*DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to holistic psychologist and best-selling author ⁠Nicole LePera ⁠about finding your authentic self after trauma, identifying and unlearning harmful habits, and so much more! ⁠Read the blog here: ⁠https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-find-your-self-again-after-traumaSign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-ZocDoc: Go to Zocdoc.com/LEAF and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then start your search for a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours!  EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:1:54 Nicole’s amazing work 4:19 Social media & therapy 6:28 Nicole’s new book How to Meet Your Self 8:00 How the past affects our present  10:14 Why it takes time to change past patterns & habits  14:00 The power of the conscious mind19:33 Getting out of “auto-pilot mode” 26:10 Learning habits starts in childhood  35:17 Healing religious trauma36:28 How healing ourselves helps us connect with others  41:50 Why we need to allow ourselves to acknowledge our emotions 45:00 What our need for boundaries tells us about ourselves 50:00 Autonomy versus selfishness ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf*DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about how to move on without an apology. Unfortunately, there will be times in life when someone hurts you and refuses to apologize, regardless of what you say or do. Here are just a few tips to help you when this happens. Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafRead the blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-move-on-without-an-apologyOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-ButcherBox: Get free Chicken Thighs for a Year and 20 dollars off your first box when you sign up today. That’s 3lbs of Bone-in Chicken Thighs Free in every box for a year plus 20 dollars off your first order when you sign up at butcherbox.com/DRLEAF and use code DRLEAF.-Kion Aminos: So, if you want to naturally boost energy, build lean muscle, and enhance athletic recovery, you need to get Kion Aminos. You can now save 20% on monthly deliveries and 10% on one-time purchases. Just go to getkion.com/drleaf.  EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:0:50 What happens when someone hurts you & doesn’t apologize2:08 Tips to manage your mental health when someone doesn’t apologize 5:47, 15:57 How to use mind management to heal when someone hurts youADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf*DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to Stefan Chmelik, integrated healthcare expert, physician, inventor of the state-of-the-art sensory device Sensate, founder of BioSelf Technology and New Medicine Group, and a mindfulness mentor and clinical expert in the use of sound technology, about the relationship between our mental health and the vagus nerve, how we can tone our vagus nerve to promote emotional resilience, the science behind vibrations, and so much more! Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafRead the blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/what-the-vagus-nerve-is-how-to-tone-it-to-promote-emotional-resilienceIf you are struggling with stress and anxiety, Sensate is here to help you. You can save 10% off your Sensate order with my code DRLEAF. Just head to the website and enter the code at checkout to start feeling less overwhelmed today! OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:BiOptimizer’s MassEnzymes:  If you want freedom from your food, try Masszymes risk-free and experience for yourself the magic of high quality enzymes.For an exclusive offer for my listeners just go to www.masszymes.com/drleaf. And make sure to enter the coupon code DRLEAF10 to receive a 10% discount off your order.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:2:50 Stefan’s incredible journey  4:30 The importance of an integrated & holistic approach to healthcare 7:13 The science behind vibrations & sounds 12:00, 15:32 The relationship between the vagus nerve, sound & our mental health 23:00 How to use sounds & vibrations to tone the vagus nerve & build stress resilience  32:00 Harnessing modern technology & traditional practices for healing ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf*DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSHOW DESCRIPTION: In today’s podcast I talk about dealing with draining people while protecting your mental health. Relationships are great and have many benefits, but they can also be challenging, especially when you have to deal with someone who is a drain on your mental energy and resources. Indeed, sometimes the most draining people can be family, friends, co-workers, and even children! It's okay to admit to yourself that you feel drained around someone. You don't have to add guilt to the mental and emotional strain you are already feeling, as this will only make you feel worse. But, once you recognize and honor your feelings, you also need to take steps to help manage the situation so that you can protect your mental health and relationships. We need to acknowledge how we feel to manage how we feel.Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafRead the blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-recognize-deal-with-draining-peopleOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Elo Health:  It’s time to start taking supplements that are tailored to YOU. Get your FREE blood biomarker test (a $200 value) by going to ⁠⁠elo.health ⁠⁠and entering code DRLEAF.  -NED’s Shuteye Chai: Discover how Shuteye Chai can revolutionize your sleep and get 15% off with code DRLEAF. Go to ⁠⁠helloned.com/DRLEAF⁠⁠ or enter code DRLEAF at checkout. -Aquatru: AquaTru comes with a 30-day Money-Back Guarantee and even makes a great gift. And, for a limited time, my listeners receive 20% OFF any AquaTru purifier! Just go to ⁠⁠AquaTru.com⁠⁠ and enter code “DRLEAF” at checkout. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:00:41 Why we need to acknowledge how we feel to manage how we feel5:16 How to use mind management to deal with draining people14:56, 20:13 Tips to deal with draining people while protecting your mental health ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf*DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk with Dr. Will Cole about how shame and trauma impact your gut health and body, how to heal your mind, body and gut, and so much more. Dr. Will is a leading functional medicine expert who consults people around the world via webcam, having started one of the first functional medicine telehealth centers in the world. Named one of the top 50 functional and integrative doctors in the nation, Dr. Will specializes in clinically investigating underlying factors of chronic disease and customizing a functional medicine approach for thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions, hormonal imbalances, digestive disorders, and brain problems. He is also the host of the popular The Art of Being Well podcast and bestselling author of Ketotarian, The Inflammation Spectrum, and the New York Times bestseller Intuitive Fasting. Dr. Will’s new book, Gut Feelings, continues his amazing work by exploring the relationship between our gut health, physical health and mental health, and what we can do to improve not only the health of our gut but also our lives. As he notes, this book is all about healing the shame-fueled relationship between what we eat and how we feel. Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafRead the blog here: ⁠https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/are-you-suffering-from-shameflammationGet Dr. Cole's new book here: https://drwillcole.com/gut-feelingsOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Air Doctor: Head to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code DRLEAF and, depending on the model, you’ll receive UP TO 40% off. -BetterHelp: Get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/drleaf.  EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:2:00 Why our gut health is so important 3:00 Mental health is physical health4:30 How the gut & brain are connected  7:02, 13:07 The science behind the gut-brain connection16:55 Shameflammation: what is it & how it affects us 21:45, 47:15 Shame & the wellness industry 26:00 Why we need healthy self-boundaries 32:00, 43:56 Practical tips to improve the gut-brain connection ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf*DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about forgiveness and the mind. Forgiveness is more than just a word or action. It is something that that affects us mentally, emotionally and spiritually. It helps us heal n ways we are only just beginning to understand. This is due to the law of entanglement in quantum physics, which keeps everything in a relationship—toxic or otherwise—entangled, affecting each component. Forgiveness helps us sever the toxic hold someone who hurt us has over us. It helps us disconnect from the source of our pain and find true healing.Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafRead the blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-forgiveness-changes-your-brainOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:Chime: Get started at chime.com/drleaf.Qualia Mind: Go to neurohacker.com/DRLEAF for $100 OFF, that’s only $39 a bottle and as a listener of Cleaning Up the Mental Mess use code DRLEAF at checkout for an extra 15% off your first purchase. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:2:11 Why forgiveness is so important 3:10, 8:05 Forgiveness & the law of entanglement 9:11 How forgiveness helps us heal13:02, 17:20 How to forgive using mind managementADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf*DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to Kanwer Singh, also known as Humble The Poet, about what most of us are doing wrong when it comes to love, what it means to sit with your pain and experience love, the difference between self-care and self-love, and so much more!Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafRead the blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/what-we-are-doing-wrong-when-it-comes-to-loveGet the book: https://assist331.wixsite.com/website-2OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Calm: For listeners of the show, Calm is offering an exclusive offer of 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at CALM.COM/DRLEAF.-Noom: Sign up for your trial today at Noom.com/DRLEAF. And check out Noom’s first-ever book, The Noom Mindset, a deep dive into the psychology of behavior change. Available to buy now wherever books are sold.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:1:30 Humble the Poet’s amazing new book on love2:40 Humble the Poet’s life & work11:00 What love is13:50 Different versions of love14:50 Vulnerability is not a weakness16:22 What we are doing wrong when it comes to love18:30 How the world has changed & how this affects our perception of love23:40 The difference between self-care & self-love35:36 Why we need to sit with our pain to experience love43:20 Loving others means loving yourself44:10 Real love is not easy but it is worth it!ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf*DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about what to do when you feel like you are not making any progress on your mental health journey. Does the mental health progress you are making not feel like progress? Or is not what you or others expected?  Have you felt like nothing has gotten any clearer? Do you feel like you still lack awareness? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are in the right place!Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafRead the blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/what-to-do-when-you-feel-like-you-are-not-making-any-progress-on-your-healingOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Nootropics: I highly recommend the Nootopia SYSTEM for anybody looking to take their focus and mental game up to a new level! Plus BiOptimizers also stands by their products with a 365-day money back guarantee. Just go to nootopia.com/drleaf and enter coupon code DRLEAF10 for an extra 10% off your order, and experience your best mood and mental performance with personalized Nootropics!EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:1:15 We all feel stuck at times!1:36, 4:45, 7:11 If you feel like you lack mental awareness, this is a sign of progress!2:58 The treatment affect & feeling lost7:45 Why it is so important to understand your own expectations for healing & how other people’s expectations can affect you10:11 Ways to develop your emotional & physical awarenessADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf*DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to lifestyle entrepreneur, high-performance business coach, keynote speaker, and best-selling author Lewis Howes about his amazing new book The Greatness Mindset, what greatness is, what sacrifices are required to be great, and so much more!   Lewis Howes is a New York Times Bestselling author of the hit book, The School of Greatness, and The Mask of Masculinity. He is a lifestyle entrepreneur, high-performance business coach, and keynote speaker. A former professional football player and two-sport All-American, he is a current USA Men's National Handball Team athlete. He hosts the top-100 ranked Apple Podcasts show, The School of Greatness, which has over 500 million downloads and over 1,300 episodes since it launched in 2013.Get Lewis's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Greatness-Mindset-Unlock-Power-Today/dp/1401971903?crid=U63DK97NO98L&keywords=the+greatness+mindset+lewis+howes&qid=1677547663&sprefix=,aps,124&sr=8-1&linkCode=sl1&tag=lewhow07-20&linkId=00eb28ffe6da935b095fa172412f1c0f&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tlSign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafRead the blog here:  https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-overcome-self-doubt-develop-a-greatness-mindsetOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-NED’s Shuteye Chai: Discover how Shuteye Chai can revolutionize your sleep and get 15% off with code DRLEAF. Go to helloned.com/DRLEAF or enter code DRLEAF at checkout.-Air Doctor: AirDoctor comes with a no questions asked, 30-day money back guarantee, so if you don’t love it, just send it back for a refund, minus shipping. So head to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code DRLEAF and, depending on the model, you’ll receive UP TO 40% off.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:3:50 Lewis’s amazing new book on greatness4:30 Self-doubt is the killer of dreams7:25 Three fears that hold us back in life13:30 Why our memories are so powerful21:00 Why we need to prepare for success mentally23:20 What greatness is30:00 Competition versus enhancement38:25 Mindsets & identity50:15 Greatness is a lifelong journey52:40 The power of communityADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf*DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast (#462) and blog, I talk about how to develop a healthy stress mindset. This is part 3 of my series on stress. You can listen to part 1 here and part 2 here. As I mentioned in part 1, chronic, unmanaged stress is directly linked to physical ill-health and mental health challenges. In fact, if we are constantly stressed about stress, it will become an obstacle on our pathway to dealing with life’s challenges.Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafRead the blog here:  https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-make-stress-good-for-you-part-3OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Butcher Box: Get free Chicken Nuggets for a Year and 10% off your first box when you sign up today at butcherbox.com/DRLEAF and use code DRLEAF.-ZocDoc: Go to Zocdoc.com/LEAF and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then start your search for a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours!EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf*DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to Angelo Keely, founder and CEO of Kion Aminos, about amino acids: what they are and why they are so important for a stronger mind, brain and body. From young, amino acids have played an important role in Angelo’s life. He grew up   in a health-conscious family where what you ate and how you exercised were incredibly important, including getting enough amino acids for better energy and post-workout recovery.Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafRead the blog here:  https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/the-unique-connection-between-your-mind-mental-health-musclesIf you want to try my favorite aminos, for a limited time you can save 20% on monthly deliveries and 10% with this: https://getkion.com/pages/drleaf?discount=discount-drleaf-podcast-aminosfff-220727&utm_source=drleaf&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=aminosfffOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-BetterHelp: Get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/drleaf.-Open: If you want to get on my daily routine, you can get 30 days free of Open by visiting withopen.com/DRLEAF. And don’t forget to follow your friends on the app so that you can join the community as well!EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:3:20 Why Angelo founded Kion Aminos11:50 How Angelo managed his own trauma & redefined his narrative15:30 Amino acids & the brain17:30 Why amino acids are so important24:50 Amino acids & longevity28:00, 34:32 Why amino acid supplements can be helpful38:00 Finding the best amino acid supplements for youADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf*DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about how to develop a healthy stress mindset. This is part 2 of my series on stress. You can listen to part 1 here.As I mentioned in part 1, chronic, unmanaged stress is directly linked to physical ill-health and mental health challenges. In fact, if we are constantly stressed about stress, it will become an obstacle on our pathway to dealing with life’s challenges. But, if stress is an inevitable part of life, is there a solution to this problem? Is there hope? Thankfully, there is! The key lies in how we choose to manage our stress. Changing our attitude towards stress is essential to healthy mental and physical self-care.Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafRead the blog here:  https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-make-stress-good-for-you-part-2OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-BiOptimizer’s Magnesium Breakthrough: For an exclusive offer for my listeners go to magbreakthrough.com/drleaf. In addition to the 10% discount you get by using promo code drleaf10, you will unlock a special gift with purchase - for a limited time only.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:2:00 How amazing stress is!3:20 Why we need to change the way we perceive stress6:02 How to change our perception of stress8:20 Stress is an inevitable part of life + the importance of changing how we see stress10:50 Using mind management to change the way you perceive stressADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf*DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to mindful licensed marriage and family therapist Vienna Pharaon about trauma and family relationships, facing our origin wounds, how to unshackle ourselves from the past to find peace in the present, and so much more! In Vienna’s incredible new book, The Origins of You: How Breaking Family Patterns Can Liberate The Way We Live And Love, she talks about how, “armed with the knowledge about our past, we can actually rewire our programming to meaningfully improve our relationships and our lives, right now and in the future”. As Vienna points out, “it doesn’t matter whether you’ve been in therapy for decades, or whether therapy isn’t for you. It doesn’t matter if you have loads of memories from childhood, or struggle to remember anything at all. What matters is your willingness to look inside yourself, and your determination to find a new way forward”.Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafRead the blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-break-dysfunctional-family-patterns-and-heal-generational-traumaGet Vienna's book here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/709274/the-origins-of-you-by-vienna-pharaon-lfmt/OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-NED’s Shuteye Chai: Discover how Shuteye Chai can revolutionize your sleep and get 15% off with code DRLEAF. Go to helloned.com/DRLEAF or enter code DRLEAF at checkout.-Qualia Mind: See what the best brain fuel formula on earth can do for YOUR mindset. Go to neurohacker.com/DRLEAF for $100 OFF, that’s only $39 a bottle and as a listener of Cleaning Up the Mental Mess use code DRLEAF at checkout for an extra 15% off your first purchase.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:3:25 Vienna’s amazing new book5:00 What our family teaches us7:30 The myth of the quick fix9:35 Why we can’t just blame our parents11:20 The danger of outsourcing our own healing21:00, 31:36, 39:00 The five main origin wounds30:00 Seeing growth & healing through different lenses41:00 Not all wounds come from a place of abuse or bad intentADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf*DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about stress: what it is, how it can affect us, and how to develop a healthy stress mindset. This is part 1 of my series on stress. In part 2 and 3, I will discuss ways to develop a healthy stress mindset. Chronic, unmanaged stress is directly linked to physical ill-health and mental health challenges. In fact, if we are constantly stressed about stress, it will become an obstacle on our pathway to dealing with life’s challenges. So, what can we do? If stress is inevitable part of life, is there a solution to this problem? Is there hope? Thankfully, there is! The key lies in how we choose to manage our stress. Changing our attitude towards stress is essential to healthy mental and physical self-care.Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafRead the blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-make-stress-good-for-youOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Chime: See for yourself why Chime is so loved at chime.com/drleaf.-Open: If you want to get on my daily routine, you can get 30 days free of Open by visiting withopen.com/DRLEAF. And don’t forget to follow your friends on the app so that you can join the community as well!-Calm: And, for listeners of the show, Calm is offering an exclusive offer of 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at CALM.COM/DRLEAF.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:2:05 What happens when we see stress as something bad for us6:48 How chronic, unmanaged stress impacts the mind, brain & body8:55 How to turn stress into a source of positive fuel18:04 Normal versus toxic stress24:05 What happens in the bran & body when we change our perception of stressADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf*DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to Matt Gallant, author and CEO of BiOpitimizers and Nootopia, about what affects sleep quality, the relationship between sleep and mental health, the pros and cons of taking melatonin, why we all need different amounts of sleep, how to improve sleep quality naturally, and so much more!Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafRead the blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/this-podcast-will-put-you-to-sleepGet my favorite sleep supplement here: www.sleepbreakthrough.com/drleafOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-NOOM: Sign up for your trial today at Noom.com/DRLEAF. And check out Noom’s first ever book, The Noom Mindset, a deep dive into the psychology of behavior change. Available to buy now wherever books are sold.-BetterHelp: Get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/drleaf.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:2:40 Why we shouldn’t stress about sleep4:00 Some ways to avoid worrying about getting enough sleep6:00 Preparing for sleep starts during the day!7:05 The truth behind sleep trackers8:50, 12:29 How light affects sleep12:45, 31:00 Why it is better to optimize our natural melatonin production19:30 The different stages of sleep & why they are important22:40 Supplements that can help improve sleep quality naturally24:00 The importance of body temperature when sleeping28:25 Why a sleep schedule is so helpful34:30 How eating right before bed disrupts sleep quality37:00 The benefits of quieting down the brain before bedADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf*DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about what happens when boundaries collide in relationships, and how to navigate tense situations. This is part 1 of a 2 part series. Boundaries are a hot topic these days. Many people post about the importance of boundaries, how to set them and how to respect them, all of which are important. Boundaries help us build stronger relationships with the people in our life. They help us increase our respect for ourselves as we learn how to recognize our own limits and protect our mental health, while acknowledging that other people also have their limits. Once we start setting our own boundaries and respecting other people’s boundaries, we tend to see a huge improvement in our own mental health and in our relationships. The more we set our own boundaries, the more we learn to understand and respect the boundaries of the people in our lives.Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafRead the blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-navigate-colliding-boundaries-in-relationships-part-2OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Nootopia by BiOptimizers: For an exclusive offer for my listeners go to www.nootopia.com/drleafgenius and use drleaf10 during checkout to save 10 percent. There’s no risk to try it because you’re protected by a 365-day full money back guarantee.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:1:40 How to use mind management & the Neurocycle to manage colliding boundaries3:00 The Communication Neurocycle for colliding boundaries11:00 The Balance Neurocycle for colliding boundaries20:15 The Trust Neurocycle for colliding boundariesADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf*DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to Dr. Elisa Epel, bestselling author and Professor and Vice Chair in the Department of Psychiatry at University of California, San Francisco. We talk about stress management and the mind, why telomeres are so important, how sex and marriage impacts our stress levels, and so much more!Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafRead the blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/the-best-stress-fitness-routine-to-help-you-better-metabolize-stress-promote-healthier-emotional-responsesOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-NED’s Shuteye Chai: Discover how Shuteye Chai can revolutionize your sleep and get 15% off with code DRLEAF. Go to helloned.com/DRLEAF or enter code DRLEAF at checkout.-Air Doctor: AirDoctor comes with a no questions asked, 30-day money back guarantee so if you don’t love it, just send it back for a refund, minus shipping. So head to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code DRLEAF and, depending on the model, you’ll receive UP TO 40% off.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:4:40 Elisa’s amazing work on the mind-body connection5:45 The power of understanding our own narratives7:00, 20:05 Telomeres, stress & aging10:25 Mind management, aging & telomeres10:52 The difference between biological & chronological age14:47 What stress is & how we can learn to manage it21:30 Why our perception of stress is so powerful25:00 How chronic stress affects the mind, brain & body33:30, 40:08 Ways we can better manage stress & improve our health and longevityADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf*DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about what happens when boundaries collide in relationships, and how to navigate tense situations. This is part 1 of a 2 part series. Boundaries are a hot topic these days. Many people post about the importance of boundaries, how to set them and how to respect them, all of which are important. Boundaries help us build stronger relationships with the people in our life. They help us increase our respect for ourselves as we learn how to recognize our own limits and protect our mental health, while acknowledging that other people also have their limits. Once we start setting our own boundaries and respecting other people’s boundaries, we tend to see a huge improvement in our own mental health and in our relationships. The more we set our own boundaries, the more we learn to understand and respect the boundaries of the people in our lives.Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafRead the blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/what-to-do-when-boundaries-collide-in-relationshipsOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-ZocDoc: Go to Zocdoc.com/LEAF and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours!-Elo Health: It’s time to start taking supplements that are tailored to YOU. Get your FREE blood biomarker test (a $200 value) by going to elo.health and entering code DRLEAF.-Calm: And, for listeners of the show, Calm is offering an exclusive offer of 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at CALM.COM/DRLEAF.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:0:45 How important boundaries are1:10 What happens when boundaries collide5:30 Why it is important to reflect on our boundaries & learn how to negotiate boundaries that collide with others6:46 What happens in the brain & body when boundaries collide11:54 How to use mind management to handle colliding boundaries15:16, 20:58 Why self-reflection is so important when dealing with colliding boundariesADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf*DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about intrusive thoughts, and how to manage them using what I call “thinker moments”. Intrusive thinking is can be defined as uncontrollable, unwanted thoughts that we feel unable to resist. This kind of thinking is often a way of coping with an underlying, unresolved issue. It’s not always the most effective or sustainable way to deal with pain or trauma, but it’s a coping mechanism—a type of distraction you use to try to keep the source of your pain bearable, at least in the short term.Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafRead the blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/intrusive-thoughtsOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-ButcherBox: ButcherBox is offering my listeners one of their best deals yet: a 100% grass-fed chuck roast and a whole organic chicken FREE when you join plus an additional $20 off your first box. Sign up today at butcherbox.com/DRLEAF and use code DRLEAF to get a 100% grass-fed chuck roast and a whole chicken FREE in your first box plus $20 off.-Open: If you want to get on my daily routine, you can get 30 days free of Open by visiting withopen.com/DRLEAF. And don’t forget to follow your friends on the app so that you can join the community as well!EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:1:30 Intrusive thoughts are a global problem!2:50, 7:30 What intrusive thoughts are8:00 Why we must weaken intrusive thoughts9:00 Mind management & intrusive thoughts9:50 The importance of thinker moments & how they train us to be more self-regulated12:05 The brain is constantly changing—it is neuroplastic12:30 Whatever we focus on the most grows, including intrusive thoughts14:00 The power of being alone with our thoughts19:00 How to get into a “thinker mindset”21:00 How thinker moments affect the brain23:00, 26:15 Tips to use thinker moments to build up mental resilience & manage intrusive thoughtsADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf*DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about a great way to improve your wellbeing and resilience: the time mindset! The time mindset is about harnessing the power of our thoughts to think deeply, learn powerfully and deal with the fast-paced, digital, instant age we live in to lead lives filled with meaning. It is all about changing how you think, feel and choose around the concept of time, that is changing your relationship with time!Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafRead the blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-build-a-healthy-relationship-to-time-avoid-the-quick-fix-trapOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-BiOptimizer’s Magnesium Breakthrough: or an exclusive offer for my listeners go to magbreakthrough.com/drleaf. In addition to the 10% discount you get by using promo code drleaf10, you will unlock a special gift with purchase - for a limited time only.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:3:08 Why mindsets are so important3:25 How to deal with the fast-paced age we live in4:26 Why we need to change the way we think about time9:00, 15:20 It takes time to change!10:10 What the research tells us about time16:31, 19:58 How to change your relationship to time using mind managementADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf*DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I speak with teacher, parent, and an emotional development expert Alyssa Blask Campbell, who runs Seed and Sew, an organization that is passionate about helping early childhood educators, parents and children create an emotionally intelligent world together. Alyssa and I talk about how parenting has moved from being an instinctive process to one that is guided by experts, how the wellbeing of the parent impacts the wellbeing of the child, how to recognize and develop resilience in children, how to avoid pathologizing childhood, and so much more!Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafRead the blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/debunking-the-myth-of-the-perfect-parentOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-ZocDoc: Go to Zocdoc.com/LEAF and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then start your search for a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours!-BetterHelp: Get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/drleaf.-Qualia Mind: Go to neurohacker.com/DRLEAF for $100 OFF, that’s only $39 a bottle and as a listener of Cleaning Up the Mental Mess use code DRLEAF at checkout for an extra 15% off your first purchase.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:2:34 Why Alyssa is passionate about helping parents & children4:02 How to raise emotionally intelligent children7:10 It is never too late to change how you parent!11:20 The importance of teaching children empathy15:18 Fragility versus resilience in kids20:40 The myth of the perfect parent24:45 How to avoid pathologizing childhood32:05 The power of collaborative parenting35:00 Why you need to practice self-care as a parent42:45 How to meet a child where they are & help them growADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf*DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about managing regret. As the new year approaches, we generally start to think about all the changes we want to happen in our lives. Likewise, many of us may find ourselves reflecting back on the previous year, and sometimes that reflection comes with a lot of regret. We may think back to our last New Year’s Eve and about all the resolutions we made then that we didn’t fulfill, or about all the mistakes we made in 2022 that we wish we could change.Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafRead the blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-use-the-neurocycle-to-deal-with-regretOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-NED’s Shuteye Chai: Discover how Shuteye Chai can revolutionize your sleep and get 15% off with code DRLEAF. Go to helloned.com/DRLEAF or enter code DRLEAF at checkout.-Chime: So start your credit journey with Chime. Sign up takes only two minutes and doesn’t affect your credit score.Get started at chime.com/drleaf.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:1:02 Dealing with regret at the beginning of a new year4:30 What I am doing this year to manage my regrets5:32, 10:44 How to use mind management to deal with regrets & change the way they affect your presentADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf*DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to child and adolescent psychiatrist, psychotherapist, professor, mental health advocate and author Sami Timimi about the dangers of pathologizing childhood, the myths surrounding ADHD, a better way to approach children’s mental health, and more. This is part 2 of a series I did with Dr. Timimi, so if you haven’t listened to part 1 yet, we recommend doing so before listening to this podcast.Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafRead the blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/addressing-adolescent-add-adhd-with-child-psychiatrist-dr-sami-timimi-part-2OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-BetterHelp: get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/drleaf.-Open: If you want to get on my daily routine, you can get 30 days free of Open by visiting withopen.com/DRLEAF. And don’t forget to follow your friends on the app so that you can join the community as well!EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:2:38 The manufacture of ADHD7:50, 10:00 The genetic myths surrounding ADHD9:47 Behavioral issues & the impossibility of disentangling nature and nurture26:18 The failure of ADHD brain imaging studies31:00 Where brain scans fall short: the debate between trait or state of mind37:00, 51:30 The chemical imbalance myth & ADHD57:00 There is hope!ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf*DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about a helpful way to approach 2023: starting each morning with a few minutes of directed mind management! It is important to remember that whatever you think about the most will grow. Your mind drives your life, which is why mind management is so important. Your mind drives the functionality of your brain, which drives the functionality of your body. This means that the mind is embodied. It impacts your mental and physical health and how you show up in life.Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafRead the blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/my-1-tip-to-make-this-your-best-yearOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-BiOptimizer’s Magnesium Breakthrough: For an exclusive offer for my listeners go to magbreakthrough.com/drleaf. In addition to the 10% discount you get by using promo code drleaf10, you will unlock a special gift with purchase - for a limited time only.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:2:20 Whatever you think about the most will grow3:00 Why mind management is so important3:51 How the Neurocycle can help you manage your mind5:40, 8:40 Why the way you wake up is so important9:35 The power of mind management & journaling first thing in the morningADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf*DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to child and adolescent psychiatrist, psychotherapist, professor, mental health advocate and author Sami Timimi about the dangers of pathologizing childhood, the myths surrounding ADHD, a better way to approach children’s mental health, and more. This is part 1 of a 2 part series I am doing with Dr. Timimi, so be sure to tune in again soon when part 2 is released!Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafRead the blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/addressing-add-adhd-with-child-psychiatrist-dr-sami-timimiOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:ELO Health: It’s time to start taking supplements that are tailored to YOU. Get your FREE blood biomarker test (a $200 value) by going to elo.health and entering code DRLEAF.ZocDoc: Go to Zocdoc.com/LEAF and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours!NOOM: Sign up for your trial today at Noom.com/DRLEAF. And check out Noom’s first ever book, The Noom Mindset, a deep dive into the psychology of behavior change. Available to buy now wherever books are sold.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:2:00 Sami’s amazing work3:10 The failures of the current mental healthcare system6:11, 24:00 Why we urgently need to redefine mental health culture12:18 The reality behind mental health diagnoses20:00 The circular thinking that defines current mental healthcare26:10 How little we actually know about mental health28:50 The commodification of human emotion32:30 Pathologizing mental health from youth & its consequences37:16, 50:55 The myths surrounding ADHDADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf*DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about one of the biggest things I am going to work on in 2023 for my brain detox challenge: how much of a gift life is, and how we need to appreciate every moment we are alive.Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafRead the blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/what-i-m-working-on-in-2023OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:NED’s Shuteye Chai. Discover how Shuteye Chai can revolutionize your sleep and get 15% off with code DRLEAF. Go to helloned.com/DRLEAF or enter code DRLEAF at checkout.ButcherBox. Get the New Year bundle for free plus $10 off when you sign up today. That’s a 14 oz pork tenderloin, 2 lbs of ground turkey, and 4 top sirloin steaks free in your first box. Sign up at ButcherBox.com/DRLEAF and use code DRLEAF to claim this offer!EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:2:50 What I will be working on in 20234:00, 6:30 Learning to appreciate how precious life is7:53 How I am using mind management to learn how to appreciate every moment I am alive in 202310:00, 12:32 How mind management changes the brainADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf*DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vote for my podcast for a Signal Award!! Vote here: https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting?_kx=6BgVizduZ_9I5u_mWeA9D5hg3268A92HXuJfNLb-9eL3i7GfACUNO4l1_maC_slH.KqgH9d#/2022/shows/general/advice-how-toDownload my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I continue the discussion I started in my previous podcast: how to not let other people’s words and actions negatively impact our mental health. Sometimes it can be challenging to know how to respond when someone triggers you, even if you listened to my previous podcast several times. Emotions can run hot, which may make it a challenge to react well in the moment.Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafRead the blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-not-let-other-people-s-words-actions-negatively-impact-your-mental-health-part-2OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Cozy Earth: Hurry, holiday offer ends soon Go to CozyEarth.com and enter my promo code DRLEAF to save 40%.-Athletic Greens: To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/leaf to take ownership over your health and pick up the ultimate daily nutritional insurance!EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:2:08 3 steps to manage how people’s words & actions affect you3:02 Practice really does make perfect!5:09 An example to help you apply these steps & change the way your brain is wired8:42 Why being kind to yourself is so importantADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf*DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vote for my podcast for a Signal Award!! Vote here: https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting?_kx=6BgVizduZ_9I5u_mWeA9D5hg3268A92HXuJfNLb-9eL3i7GfACUNO4l1_maC_slH.KqgH9d#/2022/shows/general/advice-how-toDownload my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about something that we all struggle with, especially around the holiday season: how to not let other people’s words and actions negatively impact our mental health! This is part 1 of a 2 part series on managing how other people affect our wellbeing. Even though it may feel impossible at times, we can control how someone’s words and actions get stored in our brains. This means that we have the power to change how these words ;and actions affect our health!Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafRead the blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-not-let-other-people-s-words-actions-negatively-impact-your-mental-healthOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Better: Help: Get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/drleaf.-NOOM: Sign up for your trial today at Noom.com/DRLEAF. And check out Noom’s first ever book, The Noom Mindset, a deep dive into the psychology of behavior change. Available to buy now wherever books are sold.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:2:13 What people say & do can affect your mind, brain and body2:30 You can learn how to control how the words & actions of others affect you!4:32 How thoughts are stored in the brain & how they impact our health7:33 Your conscious intentions as electromagnetic waves8:00 How other people’s words & actions can affect us8:30 Tips for managing your triggers around other people15:42 The power of visualization16:53 The importance of being kind to yourself & having compassion for othersADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf*DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vote for my podcast for a Signal Award!! Vote here: https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting?_kx=6BgVizduZ_9I5u_mWeA9D5hg3268A92HXuJfNLb-9eL3i7GfACUNO4l1_maC_slH.KqgH9d#/2022/shows/general/advice-how-to Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSHOW DESCRIPTION: This podcast was recorded in the middle of a major storm and tornado warning, so the quality may be a little scratchy. Thankfully we were safe in the studio, and no significant weather-related damage occurred where our offices are located!In this podcast I talk about something that I battle with: “if only/should have/could have” thinking, and how I manage my mind to overcome this negative mental spiral. If we are constantly trapped in a web of “if only/I can’t/could have/would have/should have”, this kind of thinking can quickly become a toxic mindset that changes our perspective—the way we see and respond to the world. I know, I have been there many times! This is really something I have struggled with my whole life. Regrets and ruminations can really catch you in their snare and keep you stuck in a negative thought spiral, which, in turn, can impact your mental wellbeing.Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafRead the blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-i-use-the-neurocycle-to-overcome-the-if-only-should-have-could-have-thinking-trapOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-BiOptimizer’s MassEnzymes: For an exclusive offer for my listeners just go to www.masszymes.com/drleaf. And make sure to enter the coupon code DRLEAF10 to receive a 10% discount off your order.-ZocDoc: Go to Zocdoc.com/LEAF and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then start your search for a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours!EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:2:15 How getting stuck ruminating on the past can affect your mental health2:55 How to use mind management to deal with toxic thinking cycles5:49 How I use mind management to handle frustration6:40, 10:31 Just because things could have been different doesn’t mean that things would have been better!ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf*DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about one of the best ways to improve your mental health and resilience: a possibilities mindset! First, it is important to understand what a mindset is. It is how we view the world—it generates our perspective, which shapes the way we interact with our environment, that is the choices we make as we respond to what happens to us, and as we choose what to think, say and do. Why are mindsets so important? Mindsets direct our perceptions and subsequent actions. When we understand HOW our mind works and how mindsets are formed, we can direct our mind where we want it to go, what structures we want it to build in our brain, and ultimately choose how we want our life to look. Mindsets teach us how to shape our life stories.Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafRead the blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/the-1-mindset-you-need-to-develop-to-end-your-year-well-prepare-for-the-new-yearOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Everlywell: And, for listeners of the show, Everlywell is offering a special discount of twenty percent off an at-home lab test at everlywell.com/drleaf-Athletic Greens: All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/leaf to take ownership over your health and pick up the ultimate daily nutritional insurance!-BiOptimizer’s MassEnzymes.: For an exclusive offer for my listeners just go to www.masszymes.com/drleaf. And make sure to enter the coupon code DRLEAF10 to receive a 10% discount off your order.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:2:08 What mindsets are & why they are important6:33 The different types of mindsets6:40 What a possibilities mindset is & why it is so powerful15:10 Mindsets & perspectives18:00, 20:34, 24:33 How to practice a possibilities mindsetADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf*DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to former Miss Universe and former Miss South Africa Demi Leigh Tebow about managing mental health as a public figure, how to develop sustainable self-confidence in the age of social media, the importance of teaching women to defend themselves, and so much more!Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafRead the blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/what-former-miss-universe-demi-leigh-tebow-wants-you-to-know-about-confidence-boundariesOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-BetterHelp: Get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/drleaf.-Pique Tea’s Liposomal Vitamin C: For a Limited Time Special Offer Get 15% off and free shipping on your first month’s supply of Daily Radiance by going to piquelife.com/drleaf.-Cozy Earth: SAVE 40 percent NOW on Cozy Earth. Go to CozyEarth.com and enter my promo code DRLEAF to save 40%.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:4:27 Demi’s amazing story9:25 Managing your mental health as a public figure11:00 The importance of setting healthy boundaries12:40, 15:22 The healing power of community21:20 How helping others can improve our mental health35:00 How Demi survived a violent carjacking & what that taught her about the important of teaching women self-defense43:20 Demi’s amazing work helping vulnerable communitiesADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf*DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSHOW DESCRIPTION: n this podcast I talk about several helpful ways to get out of a shame spiral. In our society today, it can be hard to feel any degree of self-worth. We are bombarded with the shame of not living up to our own expectations, or the expectations of others. We cannot live up to the photoshopped and retouched images that seem to tell us that to be happy, we must look, dress or act in a certain way, or get straight As and go to an Ivy League university. We are not able to compete with celebrities and influencers—we are just one social media ‘like’ in a sea of admirers, wishing to be someone or do something. It is easy to give in to these voices, listen to them and allow them to take root inside our heads. It is easy to fall into a “shame spiral,” feeling like you will never be able to live up to what society deems as worthy. How can we escape this spiral? How can we quit the system and be happy being who we really are at our core? How can we learn to be comfortable with who we are and where we are in life?Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafRead the blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-find-freedom-from-the-shame-spiralOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-NED’s Shuteye Chai: Discover how Shuteye Chai can revolutionize your sleep and get 15% off with code DRLEAF. Go to helloned.com/DRLEAF or enter code DRLEAF at checkout.-ELO Health: It’s time to start taking supplements that are tailored to YOU. Get your FREE blood biomarker test (a $200 value) by going to elo.health and entering code DRLEAF.-Chime: Get started at chime.com/drleaf.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:1:25 How low self-esteem & shame are connected1:40 What shame is2:15 The difference between shame & guilt3:30, 9:05 The shame spiral6:20 Shame & the mind-brain connection9:30 How easy it is to feel shame12:25, 18:27, 28:00 How to exit the shame spiral24:15 Don’t let negative thoughts just wander through your mind!26:00 How to “edit” your shame thoughtsADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf*DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to clinical researcher and fellow at University College London Dr. Mark Horowitz, best-selling author, journalist and mental health advocate Robert Whitaker, and psychiatrist, researcher, professor and best-selling author Dr. Joanna Moncrieff about the serotonin myth of depression, the dangers of chronic anti-psychotic drug use, schizophrenia as a contract, the neurobiological mental health rabbit hole, where MRI and other types of brain scans fall short, creating a new mental health narrative, and so much more!Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafRead the blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/could-this-be-the-solution-to-solving-the-mental-health-crisisOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-ButcherBox: And, for a limited time, they’re offering our listeners Ground Beef for Life and $10 off your first order. Sign up today at butcherbox.com/DRLEAF and use code DRLEAF to get $10 off your first box and ground beef for the life of your membership.-MassZymes by BiOptimizers: If you want freedom from your food, especially during the Holiday season, try Masszymes risk-free and experience for yourself the magic of high quality enzymes. For an exclusive offer for my listeners just go to www.masszymes.com/drleaf.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:5:20, 31:40 The low serotonin myth of depression & the study that everyone is talking about13:45 The origins of the chemical imbalance theory & why it became so popular19:00, 21:35, 28:00 The great psychiatry fraud22:30, 25:30 How psychiatric drugs affect our brain chemistry23:50 Why pharmaceutical companies changed the drug narrative25:40 What the pharmaceutical company trials do not tell us39:40 What we aren’t told & why42:20 It is not just “Big Pharma”: why the media should be criticized as well50:00, 54:25 What we get wrong about schizophrenia51:58 The myth that anti-psychotics correct an underlying chemical imbalance1:02:00 The long-term impact of psychiatric medication1:11:50 Why brain scans cannot diagnose mental disorders1:16:20 How to safely withdraw from psychiatric drugsADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf*DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about three tips to boost your energy when you are tired and overwhelmed.Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafRead the blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/3-ways-to-boost-mental-energy-when-you-tired-overwhelmedOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Pique Tea’s Liposomal Vitamin C: For a Limited Time Special Offer Get 15% off and free shipping on your first month’s supply of Daily Radiance by going to piquelife.com/drleaf.-BetterHelp: Get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/drleaf.-Levels: If you want to better understand how food affects your mental and physical health and try a continuous glucose monitor yourself, check out Levels here!EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:1:28 Why we get tired5:40 Why we should rest even when we feel like we can keep pushing ourselves6:30 The difference between the conscious & nonconscious mind8:50, 15:30, 20:25 How to make rest a part of your everyday lifeADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf*DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to bestselling author and founder of Becoming Minimalist Joshua Becker about his new book Things That Matter, overcoming distractions to pursue a more meaningful life, how to focus on what really matters in your life, practical ways to let go of distractions, the mental health benefits of minimalism, and so much more!Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafRead the blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-minimalism-can-improve-your-mental-healthOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-ZocDoc: Go to Zocdoc.com/LEAF and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then start your search for a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours!-BiOptimizer’s Magnesium Breakthrough: And here comes the best part: the makers of Magnesium Breakthrough, BiOptimizers, are having an incredible Black Friday special offer from November 21st to 28th. You can get not only Magnesium Breakthrough but all of BiOptimizers best-in-class products for 25% off. BiOptimizers only offers this discount once a year, so don’t miss out! Just go to www.bioptimizers.com/drleaf and enter code DRLEAF10 to get 25% off any order. This is the best time to stock up the products you love and try new ones!EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:3:00 Why we should pursue things that really matter to us8:00 The top life regrets many people have9:30 How to resist distractions & focus on what matters13:10 Technology is often a symptom of the other kinds of distractions14:00 The danger of letting less important things crowd out what really matters15:42 The mental health benefits of minimalism21:40 Fear can be a distraction22:20 How our past mistakes can hold us back27:00 Happiness as a distraction35:00 What happens when the desire for attention becomes a distractionADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf*DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast  I talk about setting boundaries in friendships, and why it is okay to be honest and ask a friend for space.Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafRead the blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/identifying-setting-enforcing-boundaries-with-friendsOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Nootropics: highly recommend the Nootopia SYSTEM for anybody looking to take their focus and mental game up to a new level! Plus BiOptimizers also stands by their products with a 365-day money back guarantee. Just go to nootopia.com/drleaf and enter coupon code DRLEAF10 for an extra 10% off your order, and experience your best mood and mental performance with personalized Nootropics!-Athletic Greens: All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/leaf to take ownership over your health and pick up the ultimate daily nutritional insurance!EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:1:40 Why it is okay to ask friends for space2:30 Why boundaries are important6:18, 11:00 What happens in the brain & body when we don’t put up boundaries9:00 Why we need to listen to the warning signals our mind, brain & body send us12:30, 15:30, 22:10 How to ask a friend for spaceADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf*DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to clinical researcher and fellow at University College London Dr. Mark Horowitz on his own experience on psychiatric medication, the many myths surrounding antidepressants, safely withdrawing from psychiatric drugs, and so much more!Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafRead the blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-hard-is-it-to-stop-antidepressantsOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Everlywell: Get 20% OFF at-home lab test at everlywell.com/drleaf.-Noom: Sign up for your trial today at Noom.com/DRLEAF. And check out Noom’s first ever book, The Noom Mindset, a deep dive into the psychology of behavior change. Available for pre-order wherever books are sold!-Pique Tea’s Liposomal Vitamin C: or a Limited Time Special Offer Get 15% off and free shipping on your first month’s supply of Daily Radiance by going to piquelife.com/drleaf.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:3:55 Why Mark is passionate about mental health6:10 Psychiatric withdrawal is often misunderstood or overlooked8:00 Mark’s own experiences with psychiatric medication & withdrawal14:45 How survivor-run sites are helping people suffering from psychiatric drug withdrawal17:26 There is very little guidance on ho two stop psychiatric medication safely22:00 Why the withdrawal process is so hard for so many people23:00 Why it is important to withdraw from psychiatric medication gradually & under the guidance of a medical professional28:00 How psychiatric medications affect the brain & body32:38 Why some people mistake drug withdrawal for a return of their condition33:28 What withdrawal symptoms from psychiatric medications like antidepressants can look like41:20 The power of awareness & acceptance + how our experiences can shape us & help us grow45:00 Research on how common withdrawal effects from medications are47:16, 54:13 How to safely withdraw from psychiatric medications58:53 Why we should be careful when it comes to drugs like esketamineADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf*DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to licensed therapist and life coach John Kim about his amazing new book It’s Not Me, It’s You, simple tips to improve your relationships, how to manage feelings of resentment, the importance of love languages and attachment styles, how to break the blame cycle, and so much more.Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafRead the blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/the-best-advice-from-two-relationship-therapistsGet John's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Its-Not-Me-You-Relationship/dp/0063206315OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Cozy Earth: SAVE 40 percent NOW on Cozy Earth.  Hurry, holiday offer ends soon Go to CozyEarth.com and enter my promo code DRLEAF to save 40%.-BiOptimizer’s Magnesium Breakthrough: Magnesium Breakthrough, BiOptimizers, are having an incredible Black Friday special offer from November 21st to 29th. You can get not only Magnesium Breakthrough but all of BiOptimizers best-in-class products for 25% off. BiOptimizers only offers this discount once a year, so don’t miss out! Just go to www.bioptimizers.com/drleaf and enter code DRLEAF10 to get 25% off any order. Want products sooner? There is always 10% off for my listeners with the code DRLEAF10 at www.bioptimizers.com/drleaf. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:6:08 Working on your relationship while raising kids10:50 Careers, relationships & children12:05 Why John & his partner Vanessa wrote It’s Not Me, It’s You14:16 The “lightning in a bottle” myth20:25 Rocky times do not mean that a relationship is a failure21:30 The importance of compromise & communication21:43 Try to understand before trying to be understood25:11 How childhood protective habits & attachment styles can affect relationships29:58 How to find beauty in the contrast & improve understanding35:28 Relationships are not easy but they are worth it!41:18 How to manage arguments: don’t wait to long.ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf*DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to wellness educator, certified breathwork coach and Restorative Writing teacher Alex Elle about the importance of journaling, her new book How We Heal, why we need to model our experiences as adults so that we can teach our children to handle life’s challenges, focusing on our own journey instead of trying to change other people, and so much more!Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafRead the blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/essential-techniques-for-self-healing-with-alex-elleGet Alex's book here: https://www.alexelle.com/buythebookOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Athletic Greens:ll you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/leaf to take ownership over your health and pick up the ultimate daily nutritional insurance!-BetterHelp: Get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/drleaf.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:4:13 We are our own greatest teacher4:30 The power of trusting ourselves6:14 Healing to tap into joy6:48 Healing is a communal act9:17 Affirmations without actions are just words13:13 It is okay to not have all the answers13:55 Healing isn’t a one-time event15:15 Why we need to befriend our fear19:02 Only you have the answers21:40 Modeling the healing journey for our children29:38, 34:20 We shouldn’t try to change people, only ourselves35:20 It is more important to like ourselves than to have other people like usADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf*DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to professor and a leading expert on the psychology of secrets Michael Slapian about what it means to keep a secret, how keeping secrets affects our mental health, how to manage the mental conflict keeping a secret brings, and so much more!Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafRead the blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/are-secrets-good-for-your-mental-healthGet Michale's book here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/646505/the-secret-life-of-secrets-by-michael-slepian/OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-BiOptimizer’s Magnesium Breakthrough: Just go to www.bioptimizers.com/drleaf and enter code DRLEAF10 to get 25% off any order. This is the best time to stock up the products you love and try new ones! Want these products sooner? No problem! There is always 10% off for my listeners with the code DRLEAF10 at www.bioptimizers.com/drleaf. Order now while supplies last!-Chime: Sign up takes only two minutes and doesn’t affect your credit score. Get started at chime.com/drleaf.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:3:02 Michael’s groundbreaking work on secrecy8:20 Everyone has secrets!9:50 The different kinds of secrets people keep11:18, 15:16 How keeping secrets can affect our mental health15:46 How a secret can affect our relationships17:40 The cross-cultural nature of secrets18:25 Why it can be hard to keep a secret19:50 How to figure out which secrets are harmful to us24:50 Confessing & confiding secrets28:13 Secrets & managing our mental wellbeing32:40 How culture affects secret-keepingADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf*DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to Dr. Elizabeth Yurth founder and chief medical officer of the Boulder Longevity Institute about cellular medicine, how we can heal our mental and physical health, the importance of cell renewal, why Dr. Elizabeth is a fan of the supplement Spermadine and so much more!Visit spermidinelife.us for the latest science and spermidine products available from Longevity Labs and use code LEAF25 at checkout to get 25% OFF! Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafRead the blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/spermidine-what-it-is-how-it-can-help-your-mental-brain-healthLearn More about Elizabeth Yurth, MD:-Bio and Background: www.dryurth.com-Dr. Yurth's clinic, the Boulder Longevity Institute www.boulderlongevity.com-Dr. Yurth's education site, the Human Optimization Academy: https://bli.academy/OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Levels: If you want to better understand how food affects your health and try a continuous glucose monitor yourself, go to levels.link/DRCAROLINELEAF to learn more.-ButcherBox: Sign up today at butcherbox.com/DRLEAF and use code DRLEAF to get one 10 to 14 pound Turkey FREE in your first box.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:5:35, 9:38 What cellular medicine is & why it is so important7:45 Where even functional medicine falls short11:05, 28:45, 47:00 What spermidine is & why it is such an amazing molecule14:00, 16:15 Spermidine & mental health16:36 Autophagy, stress & how the body reacts to inflammation and damage22:00 How to improve autophagy33:10 How bad experiences can affect our health & how spermidine is a tool that can help support better healing- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources*DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to good friend, podcast host and performance coach Craig Siegel about what it means to reckon with our mortality, what near death experiences can teach us, ways to make every moment meaningful, redefining success, and so much more! For more info on Craig visit: https://www.cultivatelastingsymphony.com/ Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: -BetterHelp: Get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/drleaf. -Everlywell: Everlywell is offering a special discount of 20% OFF an at-home lab test at everlywell.com/drleaf. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 5:34 Craig’s amazing work 8:28 Changing the definition of success 11:30 Why we need to share our gifts with the world 12:10 The power of knowing your identity 16:31 What Craig’s near death experience taught him 32:50 We are here to create & expand 36:35 Helping children manage their mental health 44:50 Why we need to become aware of our emotions & manage how we feel ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: -Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com -Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com! - Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources -Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/- -Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf -Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf -Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.