Get your tickets to my 2021 Mental Health Retreat (Dec 3-4): https://www.drleafconference.comEPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about something I am sure you have all experienced at least once in your life: FOMO, or the fear of missing out. This is a mindset that is similar to the “if only, could have, would have” mindset I discussed in a previous podcast and blog. It can quickly steal our sense of peace and impact our wellbeing if we don’t learn how to manage it!Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/fomoGet my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.comDownload my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Public Goods: Receive $15 off your first Public Goods order with NO MINIMUM purchase. Just go to https://www.publicgoods.com/DRLEAF.-LMNT: For a limited time, you can claim a free LMNT Sample Pack at http://drinklmnt.com/Leaf-Blinkist: To get your free week on Blinkist AND 25% off your subscription see: https://www.blinkist.com/DRLEAF.PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:2:21 What is FOMO?5:45 Mindsets that block us6:00 FOMO & social media7:00, 11:30 The dangers of comparing your life to others10:21 Why do we have FOMO?13:40 How toxic mindsets & belief systems can impact our health16:00 Envy & FOMO19:00, 24:10, 33:20 How to use mind-management & the Neurocycle to manage FOMOADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resourcesFollow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies:-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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get your tickets to my 2021 Mental Health Retreat (Dec 3-4): https://www.drleafconference.comEPISODE DESCRIPTION: We all have mental habits that are not so great—the things that keep us stuck, make us stressed out, impact our health and affect our relationships. Thankfully, we don’t have to stay “stuck” in these negative thinking patterns. In this week’s podcast, I speak with clinical neuropsychologist, writer and mental health advocate Nawal Mustafa about common cognitive and thinking errors we all deal with and what we can do to overcome them, how to recognize and avoid psychological invalidation and gaslighting, the difference between healthy venting and emotional dumping, the best way to have difficult emotional discussions, and how to help your children speak about their feelings and experiences.Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.comDownload my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Pendulum: If you or someone you love has Type 2 diabetes, take control of glucose levels with Pendulum Glucose Control. Use code DRLEAF at pendulumlife.com to get 20% off all products.-Boll & Branch: To experience an entirely new standard of comfort, visit bollandbranch.com and get 15% off your first set of sheets with promo code DRLEAF.PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:1:12 How Nawal’s experiences as an immigrant shapes her approach to mental health3:30 Psychological invalidation: signs and solutions6:45 What is gaslighting?15:24 Parents & gaslighting21:00 The difference between emotional dumping and healthy venting45:00 The common cognitive thinking errors causing us more anxietyADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resourcesFollow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies:-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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get your tickets to my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.comEPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I speak about the link between anxiety, stress and decision-making. Often, when we are in an anxious state, we cannot seem to make a decision, or, if we do, we end up making a choice we regret. I know this has happened to me many times! What should we do when this happens? Is there a way out of this mental swamp? Thankfully, yes!Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/stress-decision-makingGet my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.comDownload my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-NED: If you want to try the new De-Stress Blend from Ned, a brand that we love and trust, we have a special offer for the Cleaning Up The Mental Mess audience. Every order over $40 qualifies for 15% off + a FREE De-Stress Blend Sample. Go to http://www.helloned.com/DRLEAF or enter DRLEAF at checkout to take advantage of this offer.-Huzzah: Get ready to fill your fridge by stocking up on HUZZAH Probiotic Seltzer by using code DRLEAF for 20% off your order at drinkhuzzah.com.-Chime: You deserve to have financial peace of mind! Join the millions of Americans already loving Chime. Signup takes only two minutes, and doesn’t affect your credit score! Get started today at chime.com/DRLEAFPODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:2:25 The neuroscience of decision-making4:00 The difference between good & bad stress in the brain4:50 The difference between good & bad anxiety8:30 How toxic stress impacts your ability to choose11:30 How to make stress & anxiety work for you, not against you13:30, 21:00 How to make better choices17:00 How to develop a possibilities mindsetADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resourcesFollow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies:-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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!EPISODE DESCRIPTION: The word “sensitive” has both positive and negative connotations in our society, from statements like “he’s such a sensitive person” to phrases like “don’t be so sensitive!”. Yet the nature of human sensitivity is often misunderstood, especially when it comes to recognizing and dealing with highly sensitive people.As I discuss in this week’s with psychologist and best-selling author Dr. Elaine Aron, a significant percentage of the population (regardless of gender, race or nationality) are highly sensitive individuals, although many of them don’t know they are highly sensitive, or what that means for the way they interact with others, express their emotions, deal with disapproval or parent their children.Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.comDownload my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747Get your tickets to my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.comOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-BiOptimizer’s Magnesium: For an exclusive offer for my listeners go to http://www.magbreakthrough.com/leaf and use DRLEAF10 during checkout to save 10% on your order-Four Sigmatic (my favorite coffee and superfood drinks!): Get up to 40% off + Free Shipping on select bundles. To claim this deal you MUST go to Foursigmatic.com/DRLEAFPODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:2:49 How Dr. Elaine coined the term “highly sensitive person”5:00 Why highly sensitive people are not just introverts6:18 What does the term highly sensitive mean?10:28 The word “sensitive” has both positive and negative connotations14:00 Raising sensitive boys16:08 How to manage your sensitivity31:40 Parenting as a highly sensitive person48:10 Getting over the ideal of the perfect person55:00 Why you need to find a therapist that works for youADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resourcesFollow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies:-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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about those thoughts that tend to steal our peace and affect our mental health, such as “would have”, “should have” and “if only”.Read the show bog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/thought-that-steal-your-peaceGet my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.comDownload my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747Get your tickets to my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.comOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Oak Essentials: Reveal your best skin with Oak Essentials at oakessentials.com! You can purchase the entire 5-step routine for $195, or try your first product for 15% off when you use code LEAF at checkout.-NOOM: For your special offer see: noom.com/DRLEAF-Jenni Kayne: Find your forever pieces today at jennikayne.com And get 15% off your first order when you use code LEAF at checkout.PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:3:00 Thoughts that can steal our peace3:20 How thoughts can become toxic mindsets4:30 What it means to be “triggered”6:40 How our experiences become memories8:30 The difference between thoughts & mindsets12:20 Making our thoughts work for us & not against us15:50 How to use self-regulation to manage toxic thoughts20:00 What is a probability mindset & why is it important?ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resourcesFollow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies:-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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!Get Mel's book here: https://www.high5habit.comGet my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.comDownload my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747Get your tickets to my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.comOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Ritual: Get 10% off during your first 3 months. Just visit ritual.com/DRLEAF to add Essential Protein today. That’s ritual.com/DRLEAF.-LMNT: For a limited time, you can claim a free LMNT Sample Pack! For more information and to claim your free offer visit: http://drinklmnt.com/LeafADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resourcesFollow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies:-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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I discuss boundaries: what they are, why they are important, how to create healthy boundaries in your life and relationships, and the difference between toxic and healthy boundaries. Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/boundariesGet my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.comDownload my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747Get your tickets to my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.comOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Chime: Signup takes only two minutes, and doesn’t affect your credit score! Get started today at chime.com/DRLEAF-Ana Luisa Jewelry: Save up to 10% with the code DRLEAF at shop.analuisa.com/drleaf.-PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS3:20 Toxic versus healthy boundaries3:40 What is a healthy boundary?5:00 Toxic relationships & the brain8:40 How toxic people can impact our mental & physical health12:00 What it means to create space around an issue16:00 Using mind management to build healthy boundariesADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resourcesFollow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies:-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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to leading hormone expert and N.Y. Times best-selling author Dr. Sara Gottfried about hormone balancing and education, how our hormones can impact our mental and physical health, and more!Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-trauma-impacts-hormones-how-to-use-mind-management-to-treat-hormonal-imbalancesFor more info on Dr. Gottfried visit: SaraGottfriedMD.comDr. Gottfried's instagram: @saragottfriedmdFree Gift for Dr. Leaf's subscribers/followers Dr. Gottfried's Guide to Tracking Your Blood SugarGet my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.comDownload my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747Get your tickets to my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.comOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Public Goods: Receive $15 off your first Public Goods order with NO MINIMUM purchase. Just go to https://www.publicgoods.com/DRLEAF.-LMNT: For a limited time, you can claim a free LMNT Sample Pack! For more information and to claim your free offer visit: http://drinklmnt.com/Leaf.-BiOptimizer’s Magnesium: For an exclusive offer for my listeners go to http://www.magbreakthrough.com/leaf and use DRLEAF10 during checkout to save 10% on your orderPODCAST HIGHLIGHTS1:30 Why Sara chose to specialize in hormones4:40 How hormones impact our mental & physical wellbeing7:50 Cortisol as a mental health marker12:00 Inflammation & mental health15:00 Hormones & wellbeing20:50 Female hormones & health27:40 Bio-identical hormones32:50 How our environment can impact our hormones34:00 Testosterone & the female body35:30 How trauma can impact our hormones40:00 The importance of mind management for hormonal health45:10 Social media, diet culture & hormonesADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resourcesFollow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies:-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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I discuss the common signs of depression, why we should never be afraid of seeking help, how we can learn to manage depression, and more!Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/the-main-signals-of-depression-how-to-find-healingGet my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.comDownload my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747Get your tickets to my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.comOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Kettle & Fire: Visit kettleandfire.com/drleaf and use the code DRLEAF to get 25% your order!-Huzzah: Get ready to fill your fridge by stocking up on HUZZAH Probiotic Seltzer by using code DRLEAF for 20% off your order at drinkhuzzah.com.-NED: If you want to try the new De-Stress Blend from Ned, we have a special offer for the Cleaning Up The Mental Mess audience. Every order over $40 qualifies for 15% off + a FREE De-Stress Blend Sample. Go to www.helloned.com/DRLEAF or enter DRLEAF at checkout to take advantage of this offer.PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS3:00 What is depression?4:30 Depression as a signal6:00 Depression & the mind11:40, 17:30 What are the main signals of depression?14:00 Using mind management to deal with feelings of depression17:00 Why it takes time to learn how to manage depression22:00 The 4 main types of signals30:00 The importance of being kind to ourselves30:30, 36:00 Why we need to get to the “why” behind the depression30:45 The scale of depression36:05 Why things sometimes get worse before they get better36:30 The importance of a strong support systemADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resourcesFollow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies:-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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com! EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I interview cognitive neuroscientist and author Dr. Amishi P. Jha about her amazing new book, Peak Mind: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention, Invest 12 Minutes a Day. We talk about the different kinds of attention systems in the brain, how to train the brain to pay more attention and focus in high stress situations, how mindfulness can improve attention, and so much more!Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/the-myth-of-multitasking-how-to-actually-improve-focus-to-get-things-doneFor more info on Dr. Amishi and to get her book visit: https://amishi.comGet my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.comDownload my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747Get your tickets to my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.comOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Boll & Branch: Visit bollandbranch.com and get 15% off your first set of sheets with promo code DRLEAF-Pendulum: ry Pendulum Glucose Control for 90 days. If you’re not satisfied with your levels, you’ll get your money back. Visit pendulumlife.com to find out more and use the promo code DRLEAF for 20% off your first bottle of your membership.PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS1:00, 50:00 Why Dr. Amishi wrote new book Peak Mind2:30 Training the brain to pay better attention5:00 The neuroscience of attention8:00 The different types of attention20:30 How our environment can affect our ability to pay attention21:40 Why multi-tasking is not a great way to pay attention37:40 Mindfulness & attention41:00 The importance of breathwork & mindfulnessADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resourcesFollow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies:-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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about the relationship between complex trauma and identity, how trauma can create a distorted perception of the self, and how you can learn how to manage your trauma and redefine your identity.Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/identity-traumaGet my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.comDownload my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747Get your tickets to my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.comOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-BetterHelp: Cleaning Up the Mental Mess listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/drleaf.-Blinkist: To get your free week on Blinkist AND 25% off your subscription see: https://www.blinkist.com/DRLEAF.-Chili Sleep: Head over to chilisleep.com/DRLEAF to learn more and save 20% off the purchase of any new sleep system. This offer is available exclusively for Cleaning Up the Mental Mess listeners -- and only for a limited time!PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS4:42 How trauma affects the mind & body6:20 How trauma can impact identity12:40 Our experiences can impact how we see ourselves16:30 There is something you can do that no one else can do!17:40 How to use mind management to manage trauma & its impact on identity20:20 Finding your “David”22:20 A Neurocycle for identity30:20 The importance of listening to your warning signals37:30 How to reconceptualize identity after trauma39:00 Mourning the loss of who you wereADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resourcesFollow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies:-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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Yes, sometimes our emotions can drive us crazy. But did you know that they are also an incredible source of data, a way to learn how to be in the world? In this podcast, I speak with author, speaker and Harvard-trained psychologist Dr. Susan David about how our emotions are an important source of data, the difference between emotional fragility and emotional agility, how to sit with uncomfortable thoughts and emotions, ways we can become more emotionally resilient, and how to help children learn to process and manage their emotions.Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.comDownload my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747Get your tickets to my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.comOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-BiOptimizers: For an exclusive offer for my listeners go to http://www.magbreakthrough.com/leaf and use DRLEAF10 during checkout to save 10% on your order.-Jenni Kayne (where I get all my favorite fall staples!) Get 15% off your first order when you use code LEAF at checkout at https://jennikayne.com PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:2:18 What is internal psychology and why is it important?4:00 The problem with positivity7:18 How emotions help us understand our values11:08 Emotions are data, not directives22:00 Children and emotions36:03 When do emotions start getting toxic?38:38 How can you start practicing emotional agility?ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resourcesFollow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies:-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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about how to deal with regret. This is an important topic because unmanaged regret can be emotionally crippling, making it hard for us to move on or heal.Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-make-regret-work-for-you-not-against-youGet my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.comDownload my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747Get your tickets to my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.comOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-NOOM: For your special offer see: noom.com/DRLEAF.-Four Sigmatic (my favorite coffee and superfood drinks!): Get up to 40% off + Free Shipping on select bundles. To claim this deal you MUST go to Foursigmatic.com/DRLEAF.-Oak Essentials: Reveal your best skin with Oak Essentials at oakessentials.com! You can purchase the entire 5-step routine for $195, or try your first product for 15% off when you use code LEAF at checkout.PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:2:00 My own struggles with regret3:10 Regret doesn’t have to take over your life!4:00 Why we need to understand & manage our regrets4:30 What is regret?6:00 Why it is okay to have regrets8:40 How we can make regret work for us instead of against us11:00 The danger of rumination13:00 Why we need to learn how to manage regret15:20 What do we regret more, what we did or we didn’t do?23:00 How to use the Neurocycle to deal with regret30:00 How to reconceptualize regretADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resourcesFollow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies:-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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

EPISODE DESCRIPTION: We all know those people that are always on the go: they never seem to rest, they are always busy doing something and they seem to accomplish so much. Perhaps you are one of those people! But did you know that this could also be a sign of high-functioning anxiety? In this podcast, I speak to therapist and licensed counselor Nancy Jane Smith about the signs and symptoms of high-functioning anxiety and how to overcome it, as well as how to deal with perfectionism, people-pleasing and burnout.Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.comDownload my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747Get your tickets to my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.comOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-NED (my go to CBD products!): Go to www.helloned.com/DRLEAF or enter DRLEAF at checkout for 15% off your first one-time order or 20% off your first subscription order.-Public Goods (where I do all my online shopping): Receive $15 off your first Public Goods order with NO MINIMUM purchase. Just go to publicgoods.com/drleaf-LMNT (my favorite electrolytes): Get a free sample pack at http://drinklmnt.com/LeafPODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:2:24 How Nancy’s dad felt like a failure, and how his inner critic affected his final moments4:30 Why some people are driven by their inner critic, and how it leads to high functioning anxiety7:36 How do you recognize high-functioning anxiety?10:42 Perfectionism and high-functioning anxiety12:22 How is high-functioning anxiety different to generalized anxiety?14:14 Our different inner voices: who are you listening to?18:56 Tips to deal with your inner critic25:40 How positive thinking can exacerbate high-functioning anxiety36:00 How to speak to a friend or loved one with high-functioning anxietyADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resourcesFollow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies:-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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about how memory changes over time, what influences memory loss, and how we can all improve our memory.Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/memoryGet my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.comDownload my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747Get your tickets to my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.comOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Framebridge: Go to Framebridge.com and use the promo code DRLEAF to save an additional 15% off your first order.-Ritual: Get 10% off during your first 3 months. Just visit ritual.com/DRLEAF to add Essential Protein today. That’s ritual.com/DRLEAF.-Chime: Join the millions of Americans already loving Chime. Sign up takes only two minutes, and doesn’t affect your credit score! Get started today at chime.com/DRLEAFPODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:2:00 Does memory get worse as we age?3:00 The relationship between mind management & memory5:00 How the brain can get better with age!6:10 How the mind builds memory into the brain10:20 Why we need to use our brain every day16:00 How we build memory22:10 What can cause memory loss31:00 How to start improving your memoryADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resourcesFollow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies:-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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this week’s podcast I speak with attachment theory expert and psychotherapist Thais Gibson on how our past experiences impact our relationships, how we can use the different attachment styles to better understand ourselves and connect with our partners, why we need to communicate our needs and desires, and how we can reprogram past traumas and heal our relationships.Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.comDownload my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747Get your tickets to my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.comOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-LMNT Electrolytes (my-go to!): Claim a free LMNT Sample Pack at http://drinklmnt.com/Leaf-BiOptimizers: For an exclusive offer for my listeners go to http://www.magbreakthrough.com/leaf and use DRLEAF10 during checkout to save 10% on your order.-InsideTracker: Get up to 25% off their entire store at InsideTracker.com/drleafPODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:1:30 How Thais got her unique name2:00 How Thais struggled with and overcame her addiction to painkillers5:07 What is the personal development school?7:30 What are the different attachment styles, and why are they important?28:50 Relationships and the different attachment styles30:00 How to reprogram patterns of thought and heal core woundsADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resourcesFollow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies:-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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about how hope is a thought “insurance policy” that can help you move through any challenge and deal with hard times.Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/the-one-mindset-that-can-help-you-through-any-problemGet my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.comDownload my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747Get your tickets to my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.comOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-AquaTru (my favorite water purifier): Get $100 OFF an AquaTru plus FREE SHIPPING! Just go to AquaTru.com and enter the code DRLEAF at checkout.-Kettle & Fire, my favorite sustainably-made, nutrient-rich bone broths: Just visit kettleandfire.com/drleaf and use the code DRLEAF to get 25% off your order!-Public Goods (my preferred online goods store): Receive $15 off your first Public Goods order with NO MINIMUM purchase. Just go to https://www.publicgoods.com/DRLEAF.PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:1:15 The importance of hope1:50 Hope & identity2:25 You can always change & heal8:00 What to do when the past, present & future looks bleak9:30 You are wired for love10:40 How to build hope into the mind & brain13:00, 22:00 The key characteristics of hopeful people24:00 The power of living a self-examined life28:30 The relationship between embracing pain & developing hope33:00 Why we need to create communities of hopeADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resourcesFollow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies:-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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to Kati Morton, a licensed therapist, author and mental health advocate, about how to identify and cope with PTSD, dealing with social media trauma, reframing toxic self-talk, why things often feel like they get worse before they get better, and more!Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-identify-understand-heal-ptsd-with-kati-mortonGet Kati's book here: https://www.katimorton.com/booksGet my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.comDownload my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747Get your tickets to my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.comOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-NED: Go to www.helloned.com/DRLEAF or enter DRLEAF at checkout for 15% off your first one-time order or 20% off your first subscription order.-Boll & Branch: Get an exclusive 15% off your first set of sheets with promo code DRLEAF at bollandbranch.com.PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:2:30 Why Kati wrote her new book Traumatized3:20 Why trauma is so pervasive4:00 The difference between coaching & therapy6:35, 14:00 Trauma is not just associated with a major event—there are different degrees & types of trauma15:00 Generational trauma & social media22:00 Eating disorders & self-injury31:00 How to find a good therapist36:00 Why things often feel like they get worse than they get better42:00 How to change negative self-talk using bridge statements48:00, 53:00 Why true change takes time & is often uncomfortable51:00 Why it is okay to grieve the old youADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resourcesFollow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies:-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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about dreams and nightmares: what they are and how to manage them using self-regulation and the Neurocycle.Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/the-neuroscience-of-nightmares-how-to-use-the-neurocycle-to-have-better-dreamsGet my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.comDownload my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747Get your tickets to my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.comOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-BetterHelp: Get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/drleaf-Huzzah: Get your cooler ready and stock up on HUZZAH Probiotic Seltzer by using code DRLEAF for 20% off your order at drinkhuzzah.com.-NOOM: For your special offer see: noom.com/DRLEAF.PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:2:00 What are nightmares & dreams?2:20, 4:00 What happens in the mind & brain when you sleep3:20 Traumas & toxic thoughts can impact how you sleep4:10, 9:00 What is the brain’s housekeeping mode & why is it important?8:10 What is going on in the nonconscious mind when you are asleep10:00 The difference between dreams & nightmares12:00, 21:30 How mind-management can improve our sleep health & help us manage nightmares18:45 The difference between nightmares & night terrors29:20 How to help your child when they have nightmaresADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resourcesFollow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies:-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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to Harma Hartouni, successful author, entrepreneur and businessman about managing tragedy, how to deal with rejection and isolation, the key mindsets to overcoming tough times, and more!  For more info on Harma visit: https://www.harmahartouni.com  Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com  Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app  Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747  Get your tickets to my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.com   OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: -InsideTracker: Get up to 25% off your order at https://Insidetracker.com/DRLEAF.  -Jenni Kayne (where I get all my favorite fall staples!) Get 15% off your first order when you use code LEAF at checkout at https://jennikayne.com -Memore (the best brain-boosting superfood powders!): Get up to 30% off you order at https://yourmemore.com/LEAF.      PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 1:58 Harma’s incredible story 5:00 How a car accident changed Harma’s life8:30 How Harma struggled with his identity 17:00 The power of love & forgiveness 21:00 The 5-minute funeral: what is it & why is it good for your mental health?27:10 How to deal with regret & isolation 28:40, 31:20 Taking risks is not always a bad thing!29:00 The power of saying “no”32:00 The difference between the “good selfish” & the “bad selfish”39:20 The importance of creating an environment that allows for mistakes 40:00 The difference managing & leading ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resourcesFollow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies:-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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.comDownload my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747Get your tickets to my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.comSHOW DESCRIPTION: Let’s face it: there’s no better feeling than going to bed knowing that you’re well prepared for the next day. So, in this podcast I am going to talk about how to self-regulate your thinking using the Neurocycle to prepare for a busy week and reduce your stress levels and risk for burnout.Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/managing-burnout-and-stressOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-BiOptimizer’s Magnesium: For an exclusive offer for my listeners go to http://www.magbreakthrough.com/leaf and use DRLEAF10 during checkout to save 10% on your order.-Chili Sleep: Head over to chilisleep.com/DRLEAF to learn more and save 20% off the purchase of any new sleep system.-Four Sigmatic Coffee: Get up to 40% off + Free Shipping on select bundles. To claim this deal you MUST go to Foursigmatic.com/DRLEAFPODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:2:30 What happens when you go to sleep anxious about the week ahead3:33 Planning for a busy week using self-regulation4:40 Why I like to use the Neurocycle for everyday anxieties & worries5:50 What happens in the brain when you feel overwhelmed6:10 The importance of balanced beta energy in the brain12:25 Why the mind always comes first13:00 How I use mind-management when I have a busy week ahead of me14:00 How to use your mind to prepare your brain for stressful periods in your life16:00 What is mind-management & how do you do it?17:20, 24:00 Using the 5 steps of the Neurocycle to plan for the week26:00 How to make a busy week for you instead of against you30:50 The importance of building rewards & rest into your week31:10 How over-complaining can affect your mental healthADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resourcesFollow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies:-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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.comDownload my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747Get your tickets to my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.comSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I speak with UCLA doctoral student Stephanie Keeney Parks about healthcare disparities in America, managing autism, changing the mental healthcare landscape, advice for parents with autistic children, and more!Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-help-a-child-with-autism-overcome-racial-disparities-in-healthcare-with-stephanie-keeney-parksOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Blinkist: To get your free week on Blinkist AND 25% off your subscription see: https://www.blinkist.com/DRLEAF.-LMNT: For a limited time, you can claim a free LMNT Sample Pack. For more information and to claim your free offer visit: http://drinklmnt.com/Leaf-Public Goods: Receive $15 off your first Public Goods order with NO MINIMUM purchase. Just go to https://www.publicgoods.com/DRLEAFPODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:2:30, 10:45, 34:00 Why Stephanie’s anthropological research is so important3:22 Stephanie’s own experiences as a mother to a child with autism5:30, 11:50, 19:50 Racial disparities in healthcare & what this means for many families16:00 How the autism label can fail many people17:30 Language & disability: how are they related?24:50 How we can start addressing inequities in healthcare26:40 Why context & a person’s whole story is so important in healthcare28:00 Why medical education needs to change39:20 Advice for parents of color with autistic childrenADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resourcesFollow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies:-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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.comDownload my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747Get your tickets to my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.comSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about how over-explaining and over-sharing can be trauma responses, and how they impact the way we function. I decided to speak about this topic because of the many responses I got to a social media post I recently put up: “Over-explaining is a common trauma response for those who were often made to feel at fault as a child. At one point, the desire to people-please provided safety. But, please know, what happened is not your fault, and it’s not your job to regulate other people’s emotional states.”Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/oversharing-over-explainingOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Ana Luisa Jewelry: I LOVE them, their pieces start at just $39, and you can get 20% off with their summer sale at https://shop.analuisa.com/drleaf-Ritual’s Essential Protein: Get 10% off during your first 3 months. Just visit ritual.com/DRLEAF to add Essential Protein today. That’s ritual.com/DRLEAF-Chime: Join the millions of Americans already loving Chime. Sign up takes only two minutes, and doesn’t affect your credit score! Get started today at chime.com/DRLEAF.PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:3:15 Over-explaining & over-sharing as trauma responses5:40 The difference between over-explaining & over-sharing8:20 Why you need to get to the root of your trauma response8:44 You are not your brain—you control your brain15:25, 21:00 Signs that you are over-explaining or oversharing18:00, 35:30, 39:00 How to manage an oversharing/over-explaining response using the Neurocycle48:00 You cannot please everyone, but the one person you should always prioritize is yourself!ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resourcesFollow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies:-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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.comDownload my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747Get your tickets to my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.comSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I speak with Mikhalia Peterson, top podcast host and daughter of scholar and best-selling author Jordan B. Peterson, about her experiences with chronic mental and physical health issues like Lyme disease, junior rheumatoid arthritis, extreme depression and chronic pain, how food can heal the mind and body, why we all need to learn good mind management techniques, the importance of being an advocate for your own health, and so much more!Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/the-best-mind-management-techniques-when-dealing-with-chronic-mental-health-issues-with-mikhaila-petersonFollow Mikhaila here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikhailapetersonOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Bitty Baby by American Girl: My listeners can get an exclusive, one-time offer of 15% off your order of Bitty Baby products with promo code DRLEAF at americangirl.com. Exclusions include 18” dolls, Courtney Arcade, and Bitty Baby Furniture. See americangirl.com/bbpodcast for details.-NED (the best CBD products): Go to www.helloned.com/DRLEAF or enter DRLEAF at checkout for 15% off your first one-time order or 20% off your first subscription order.-Grammarly: Get 20% off Grammarly Premium by signing up at Grammarly.com/DRLEAF.PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:3:15, 13:00, 41:00 Mikhalia Peterson’s incredible story5:00 What advice Mikhalia would give to her dad, Jordan B. Peterson?5:25, 44:00 How food can heal the mind & body5:45 Why you should prioritize your health, not work6:30 The importance of self-compassion8:40 How spirituality can positively impact mental health25:20, 1:00:10 The potential dangers of too many prescription drugs55:00 Why Mikhalia eats an all-meat diet58:20, 1:01:45 Be careful of people who say they have all the answers59:20 Jordan B. Peterson’s own struggles with prescription drugs1:03:20 Why we need to be careful of prescription drug withdrawal1:04:35 Why feeling empowered when it comes to your own health is so importantADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resourcesFollow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies:-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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.comDownload my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747Get your tickets to my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.comSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I am talk about how to respond in a healthy way when people don’t respond well to you taking ownership of your mental health and life. Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/what-to-do-when-people-dont-accept-your-boundariesOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Blood Sugar Breakthrough by BiOptimizers:: For an exclusive offer for my listeners, just go to www.bloodsugarbreakthrough.health/drleaf and save 10% with code DRLEAF10 when you try Blood Sugar Breakthrough.-Huzzah: Get your cooler ready and stock up on HUZZAH Probiotic Seltzer by using code DRLEAF for 20% off your order at drinkhuzzah.com.-ChiliSleep: Head over to chilisleep.com/DRLEAF to learn more and check out a special offer, available exclusively for Cleaning Up the Mental Mess with Dr. Leaf listeners, and only for a limited time!PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:1:50 You are not hard to love!3:30, 15:00 What should you do when someone reacts negatively to your healing journey3:55 Your phenomenally specialized mind, brain & body!4:40 You can do something no one else can do5:00 How adverse experiences can impact your “youness”5:30 What happens when life gets messy8:50 Managing your mind when times get tough11:20 The power of the wise mind & how toxic experiences can impact our ability to think well12:33 Change can go in a positive or negative direction12:55 Why do things seem like they get worse before they get better?14:30 The boundaries you may need on your healing journey can impact your relationships16:00, 26:00 Why we should never be afraid to ask for space & grace16:20, 24:00 What to say to someone who is not giving you the room to heal21:50 You are wired for love22:13 Only you are an expert on your experiences & feelings24:55 How to respond to someone who is struggling with how you are changing26:25, 35:50 The importance of healthy boundaries35:00 How to tell someone that your healing journey will look different to theirs41:30 The importance of boundaries in a familyADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resourcesFollow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies:-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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.comDownload my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747Get your tickets to my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.comSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast  I interview award-winning OB-GYN, best-selling author and woman’s health expert Dr. Sherry Ross about the relationship between sexual health and mental health, the importance of healthy attitudes towards sex, how sex is good for your brain, and more!Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-sex-mental-health-are-connected-what-we-should-be-talking-about-in-sex-education-with-dr-sherry-ross-ob-gynFor more info on Dr. Sherry visit: https://www.drsherry.comVisit www.urjabeauty.com for 20% off entire purchase using code at checkout: intimates20OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Bitty Baby by American Girl: My listeners can get an exclusive, one-time offer of 15% off your order of Bitty Baby products with promo code DRLEAF at americangirl.com.-Kettle & Fire, my favorite sustainably-made, nutrient-rich bone broths, soups and stocks: Just visit kettleandfire.com/drleaf and use the code DRLEAF to get 25% your order!-InsideTracker, a science-based company that analyzes your blood, your DNA, your lifestyle and nutrition habits, and tells you how to live, look, age, and perform better, based on your unique biology: Get up to 25% off their entire store at Insidetracker.com/DRLEAFPODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 2:20 Why Dr. Sherry loves educating women about sexual health3:36 How sexual health is a barometer for our mental health4:30 The difference between male & female sexual desire5:00 The importance of talking about desire & mental health6:30 Why we should know about our sexual organs & what turns us on8:20 How hormonal changes affect sexual desire in women11:14 What causes low sexual desire in women?12:10, 14:40 The relationship between mental health & orgasms13:20 Overcoming the stigma surround female sexual desire14:00, 15:50 The importance of sexual education for womenADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources Follow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies:-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/drcarolineleafIf you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5 review on iTunes, Google Play, or wherever you are listening! And don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with friends and family! I love seeing your posts on social media! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.comDownload my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747Get your tickets to my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.comSHOW DESCRIPTION: Recalling happy memories is good for your health in general. As I discuss in this podcast, thinking about good times is like a physical insurance policy in the brain, which, when times get tough, helps support your mental and physical health.Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/good-memories-as-an-insurance-policyOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Boll & Branch (the best mattresses!): You can try them worry-free for 30 nights, with free shipping and returns. And my listeners get an exclusive 15% off your first set of sheets with promo code DRLEAF at bollandbranch.com-LMNT, my favorite electrolyte drink mixes: Claim a free LMNT Sample Pack! For more information and to claim your free offer visit: http://drinklmnt.com/Leaf.-NOOM: For more info visit: noom.com/DRLEAF.PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:1:31 What it means to have a mental “insurance policy” for challenging times3:30 The relationship between thoughts & experiences4:20 How toxic memories can affect us6:45, 11:00 How good memories are a mental “insurance policy”7:10 What it means to be “wired for love”8:10 How healthy, happy memories can increase our cognitive resilience9:00, 21:00 The healing power of gratitude13:20, 17:00 How happy memories can improve our relationships & mental health14:00 The relationship between recalling good memories & making wise decisions24:50 Why we all need a possibilities mindset “insurance policy”ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources Follow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies:-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/drcarolineleafIf you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5 review on iTunes, Google Play, or wherever you are listening! And don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with friends and family! I love seeing your posts on social media! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appGet your tickets to my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.comGet a free Cleaning up your Mental Mess workbook when you sign up for my weekly newsletter at drleaf.comSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I speak with bestselling author, former pro-Athlete, lifestyle entrepreneur and host of The School of Greatness Lewis Howes about the importance of peace and clarity in life, the hard process of healing trauma, the importance of coaching and therapy, the importance of teaching children about mental health, and so much more!Read the show notes here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/deconstructing-trauma-how-to-find-healing-through-learning-how-we-should-talk-to-kids-about-mental-health-with-lewis-howFor more info on Lewis: http://lewishowes.com/OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Memore, my favorite whole food powders: Get up to 30% off their next order at yourmemore.com/LEAF.-NED (my go-to CBD company): Go to www.helloned.com/DRLEAF or enter DRLEAF at checkout for 15% off your first one-time order or 20% off your first subscription order.PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:2:44, 5:15 Why Lewis Howes started The School of Greatness3:22 How Lewis Howes used sports to manage his emotions as a child7:44 Unlearning toxic cultural & social influences8:10 The relationship between healing & courage9:00 Why we need to face the past in order to move forward in life11:00 Healing involves constant learning—it is not a one-off event!12:10 The importance of connecting to our inner child13:10 Dealing with & managing childhood sexual abuse17:20 The destructive nature of unmanaged anger22:00 You can’t change what happened to you, but you can change what happens in you22:45 We are wired for love!26:40 How Lewis works on his own mental health & healing35:00 What happens in the brain when we deconstruct & reconstruct trauma42:00 Parenting, childhood trauma & mental health49:00 We all have a unique way of thinking that can activate the best in each other50:30 Gender differences & the mind: is there a relationship?56:00 How trauma & anxiety can affect sleep57:20 The power of starting the day with appreciation & gratitude1:04:00 The power of therapy & why different types of therapy will work for different people1:13:30 The importance of seeking peace & clarity-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com-Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747Follow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies:-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get your tickets to my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.comGet a free Cleaning up your Mental Mess workbook when you sign up for my weekly newsletter at drleaf.comSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I am explain the difference between thoughts and memories, as this is a question I get a lot, and there seems to be quite a bit of confusion surrounding the topic!Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/what-is-a-thoughtOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-BetterHelp: Cleaning Up the Mental Mess listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/drleaf-Blinkist: Get your free week on Blinkist AND 25% off your subscription see: https://www.blinkist.com/nc/partners/cleaning-up-the-mental-mess.-Public Goods, my preferred online goods store: Receive $15 off your first Public Goods order with NO MINIMUM purchase. Just go to https://www.publicgoods.com and use code DRLEAF at checkout.PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:2:30 What is a thought?2:45, 5:30, 10:00 What are memories?3:30 How thoughts grow4:00, 8:10 Thoughts are like trees with roots & branches, which are memories5:50 What happens when a thought is activated8:20, 13:30 How your unique way of thinking shapes your memories13:00 Whatever you think about the most grows!13:40 The three types of memories16:00 Memories as data & perceptions19:25, 28:00 How thoughts with their memories impact our brain, mind & body23:00 How toxic thoughts impact our overall wellbeing29:00 What does it mean to recall a memory?29:50 Memories are limitless30:15 How many thoughts do we think in a day?-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com-Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app-Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747Follow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies:-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get your tickets to my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.comGet a free Cleaning up your Mental Mess workbook when you sign up for my weekly newsletter at drleaf.comSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to celebrity chef, certified nutritionist and Reiki master Serena Poon on dealing with cancer, managing multiple health struggles, how the mind impacts nutrition, quantum physics and more! Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-the-mind-impacts-nutrition-quantum-physics-how-does-it-relate-to-our-health-with-celebrity-chef-serena-poonFor more info on Serena visit: Www.Serenaloves.comOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-AquaTru, my favorite water purifier: Get $100 OFF an AquaTru plus FREE SHIPPING! Just go to AquaTru.com and enter the code DRLEAF at checkout.-BiOptimizer’s Blood Sugar Breakthrough: For an exclusive offer for my listeners, just go to www.bloodsugarbreakthrough.health/drleaf and save 10% with code DRLEAF10 when you try Blood Sugar Breakthrough.-Four Sigmatic: Get up to 40% off + Free Shipping on select bundles. To claim this deal you MUST go to Foursigmatic.com/DRLEAFPODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:2:15 The power of culinary alchemy4:40 The relationship between physical & spiritual nutrition5:10 The different energy centers in the brain & body + why they are important11:30 What is quantum physics & how does it relate to our health?12:50 How certain foods support health energy flow18:50 The power of the mind & how it impacts nutrition22:05 How to overcome obstacles & setbacks26:00 Turning challenges into opportunities to help others34:40 How to help someone who is in a very dark place health-wise40:45 The healing power of happy memories & gratitude45:00 How Serena cleans up her mental mess-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com-Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app-Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747Follow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies:-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get your tickets to my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.comGet a free Cleaning up your Mental Mess workbook when you sign up for my weekly newsletter at drleaf.comSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast talk about what brainwaves are, why they are important and how we can balance our brainwaves to improve our mind and brain health.Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-balance-your-brainwaves-the-different-brain-frequencies-how-they-impact-our-state-of-mind-the-difference-between-the-mind-brainOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Bitty Baby by American Girl: Get an exclusive, one-time offer of 15% off your order of Bitty Baby products with promo code DRLEAF at americangirl.com. Exclusions include 18” dolls, Courtney Arcade, and Bitty Baby Furniture. See americangirl.com/bbpodcast for details.-Huzzah: Get your cooler ready and stock up on HUZZAH Probiotic Seltzer by using code DRLEAF for 20% off your order at drinkhuzzah.com.-Jenni Kayne: Get 15% off your first order when you use code LEAF at checkout: jennikayne.com!-Ritual, a company that makes my favorite brain-supporting protein powder: Get 10% off during your first 3 months at ritual.com/DRLEAFPODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:2:47 What are brainwaves & why are they so important?3:40 The difference between the mind & brain5:35 How our experiences affect our mental energy & brainwaves8:15 How mind-management positively impacts energy flow in the brain8:40 Our mental energy can impact our physical health13:50 The mind & brain are always active15:30 The different brain frequencies & how they impact our state of mind18:00 Why managing our perceptions is so important35:08 The power of venting our joy-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com-Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app-Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747Follow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies:-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get your tickets to my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.comGet a free Cleaning up your Mental Mess workbook when you sign up for my weekly newsletter at drleaf.comSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I speak to Olympic gold medalist and head coach Jordyn Wieber and renowned performance psychologist Dr. Michael Gervais about mental health and performance anxiety in sports, especially considering events at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics and the French Open tennis championship.Read the show blog here; https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/podcast-305-a-conversation-on-mental-health-the-tokyo-olympics-sports-psychology-performance-anxiety-with-olympic-gold-medalist-jordyn-wieber-performance-psychologist-dr-michael-gervaisOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-InsideTracker (a science-based company that analyzes your blood, your DNA, your lifestyle and nutrition habits, and tells you how to live, look, age, and perform better, based on your unique biology!): Get up to 25% off their entire store at Insidetracker.com/DRLEAF.-NED (my favorite CBD company): If you want to check out Ned and try their Full Spectrum Hemp Oil or Sleep Blend for yourself, we have a special offer for the Cleaning Up the Mental Mess audience. Go to www.helloned.com/DRLEAF or enter DRLEAF at checkout for 15% off your first one-time order or 20% off your first subscription order.PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:4:00 Jordyn’s experiences as an Olympic athlete & the nature of performance anxiety5:10 The different external & internal pressures on high-performance athletes6:00 Why athletes need a strong mental health support system7:45 How to cope with performance anxiety as an athlete10:18, 23:00 The volcanic nature of thoughts & emotions, and how this can impact performance14:00 The condensed nature of elite sports & its social and developmental repercussions15:00 What is performance pressure & how does it lead to anxiety?17:50 What are the “twisties” & how do they happen?19:50 Why what Simone Biles said at the Olympics is so powerful & important24:50 Why many athletes are taught to suppress their feelings in the moment26:30 What is identity foreclosure in professional sports & how does it impact mental health?28:00, 45:40, 52:50 How mental healthcare in professional sports is changing48:30 How Jordyn manages her professional gymnastic team’s mental health-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com-Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app-Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747Follow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies:-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Early bird tickets on sale now for my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.comGet a free Cleaning up your Mental Mess workbook when you sign up for my weekly newsletter at drleaf.comSHOW DESCRIPTION: You may have even heard of the terms like “pandemic fatigue” or “election fatigue”—really, the word fatigue can be added to any major event and I am sure at least one person will understand what that feels like. I personally have experienced this, and so many people have asked me about how to manage this, which is exactly what I am going to talk about in this podcast: how to manage mental fatigue and exhaustion.Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/the-sneaky-signs-of-mental-fatigue-a-neurocycle-to-heal-mental-fatigueOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Memore, my favorite whole food powders: And my listeners can get up to 30% off their next order at yourmemore.com/LEAF.-NOOM: For more info see: noom.com/DRLEAF.-Ana Luisa Jewelry (my favorite for gifts!): Get 20% off with their summer sale at https://shop.analuisa.com/drleafPODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:5:50 How your environment can impact mind & brain health6:20 The difference between “off” days & mental fatigue7:15 The 3 parts of the mind11:20 What is the conscious mind & how does it get tired?15:30 Signs you may be suffering from mental fatigue17:15 The relationship between mental effort & mental fatigue19:00 Some warning signals of mental fatigue22:30 The difference between toxic & creative mental fatigue24:30, 29:13 How to use mind-management & the Neurocycle to deal with mental fatigue-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com-Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app-Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747Follow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies:-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Early bird tickets on sale now for my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.comGet a free Cleaning up your Mental Mess workbook when you sign up for my weekly newsletter at drleaf.comSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I speak with Caroline Foran, bestselling author, speaker, journalist, blogger and top podcast host, about making anxiety work for you and not against you, why anxiety is a signal and not a disease, how to manage anxiety using your incredible mind, and so much more!Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/the-key-to-managing-moving-through-owning-anxiety-the-link-between-childhood-trauma-anxietyFollow Caroline on social media: @carolineforanOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Bitty Baby by American Girl: My listeners can get an exclusive, one-time offer of 15% off your order of Bitty Baby products with promo code DRLEAF at americangirl.com-Grammarly: Get 20% off Grammarly Premium by signing up at Grammarly.com/DRLEAF.-LMNT, my favorite electrolyte drink mixes: For a limited time, you can claim a free LMNT Sample Pack! For more information and to claim your free offer visit: http://drinklmnt.com/Leaf.-NED. (my go-to CBD products): Go to www.helloned.com/DRLEAF or enter DRLEAF at checkout for 15% off your first one-time order or 20% off your first subscription order.PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:2:47, 17:20 Caroline’s own experiences with anxiety4:50 Anxiety is a normal part of life6:40, 31:20 What it means to be vulnerable & authentic13:40 Why we shouldn’t just try to get rid of or cure our anxiety16:00 Resisting feelings of anxiety can make anxiety worse16:50, 35:00 The power of kindness & self-compassion21:00 Childhood trauma & anxiety25:50 Why we need to change the anxiety narrative26:20 Why it is okay to have a breakdown!32:00 The power of owning our anxiety42:30 Why we need to talk about anxiety more44:32 Anxiety is a signal & messenger, not a disease51:00 Why we need to understand, not suppress, our anxiety-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com-Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app-Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747Follow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies:-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Early bird tickets on sale now for my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.comGet a free Cleaning up your Mental Mess workbook when you sign up for my weekly newsletter at drleaf.comSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I will talk about these different trauma responses, and how to manage them in the moment using self-regulation and mind-management techniques. Although recent research indicates there may be two more trauma responses common to human beings, I am just going to concentrate on the main four for this podcast.Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/the-different-types-of-traumaOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-BiOptimizer’s Blood Sugar Breakthrough: For an exclusive offer for my listeners, just go to www.bloodsugarbreakthrough.health/drleaf and save 10% with code DRLEAF10 when you try Blood Sugar Breakthrough.-Public Goods, my preferred online goods store: Receive $15 off your first Public Goods order with NO MINIMUM purchase. Just go to https://www.publicgoods.com and use code DRLEAF at checkout.-InsideTracker: Get up to 25% off their entire store at Insidetracker.com/DRLEAF.PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:3:25, 5:00 The different types of trauma4:00 Trauma is trauma, no matter how small or big4:15, 7:40 How trauma impacts us4:40 The trauma response as a coping mechanism5:30 How our experiences impact our brain & body10:30 The predictive nature of a trauma response12:55, 28:30 How to use mind management to make the trauma response work for you, not against you15:00 The difference between unhealthy & healthy trauma responses28:28 Why we need to feel to heal29:00, 32:00 What it means to understand & deal with trauma-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com-Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app-Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747Follow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies:-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Early bird tickets on sale now for my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.comGet a free Cleaning up your Mental Mess workbook when you sign up for my weekly newsletter at drleaf.comSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I speak to Ashley Bendiksen, an expert in abuse prevention and personal development, national speaker, Top Youth Speaker, certified life empowerment coach, author, nonprofit founder, award-winning activist, and founder of the Blue Hearts Project. We discuss the wide-teaching impact of domestic violence, how Ashley uses her experiences to educate and help others, the warning signs of domestic violence, how to help someone who may be in an abusive relationship, the importance of teaching our children about healthy relationships, and so much more!Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/healing-from-abusive-relationships-how-to-identify-red-flags-in-a-relationship-how-to-help-someone-in-an-abusive-relationshipOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Athletic Greens: To get one year free supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your order see: athleticgreens.com/LEAF.-Boll & Branch: Get an exclusive 15% off your first set of sheets with promo code DRLEAF at bollandbranch.com.PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:2:30, 7:22 Ashley’s story & how she used her experiences to help others12:10 Ashely’s decision to start living her life differently15:05 How to start healing after an abusive relationship17:10 Why healing is an ongoing journey, not just a destination20:30 What to do if you want to end an abusive relationship24:00 The red flags to watch out for in a relationship29:30 Why domestic abuse education is so important31:00 How to teach our children about the difference between healthy & toxic relationships42:40 The importance of healthy boundaries44:00 How to help a loved one who may be in an abusive relationship49:00 Why we need to take care of ourselves & practice self-care50:20 How to help someone who is struggling with memory loss, dementia or Alzheimer’s-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com-Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app-Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747Follow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies:-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Early bird tickets on sale now for my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.comGet a free Cleaning up your Mental Mess workbook when you sign up for my weekly newsletter at drleaf.comSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about how to manage your anxiety when people don’t respond to you, or when you don’t get the response that you expected, and how to navigate the assumptions we all tend to make in our head when someone reacts in a way we perceive as negative.Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-respond-when-you-don-t-get-the-response-you-want-or-need-a-neurocycle-to-help-identify-eliminate-the-toxic-assumptions-causing-you-mental-distressOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-BetterHelp, an amazing company that can assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist: Get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/drleaf.-Huzzah (my favorite probiotic drink!): Get your cooler ready and stock up on HUZZAH Probiotic Seltzer by using code DRLEAF for 20% off your order at drinkhuzzah.com.PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:2:50 How the negative assumptions we make about people can affect our wellbeing4:30 How assumptions can lead to toxic rumination, which can cause brain damage7:00 We are not experts on other’s people’s behavior!7:20 The dangers of overthinking10:30 How to use mind-management to manage our assumptions & control overthinking13:12 How to be more in control of you thinking14:00 The 5 steps of the Neurocycle mind-management system15:50 How to rewrite the toxic narratives we have built into our brain22:00 Why reconceptualization is so powerful26:20 It is okay to experience negative emotions, but we shouldn’t let them control us!-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com-Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app-Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747Follow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies:-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Early bird tickets on sale now for my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.comGet a free Cleaning up your Mental Mess workbook when you sign up for my weekly newsletter at drleaf.comSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to Shawn Stevenson, creator of The Model Health Show, one of the top health and fitness podcasts, and author of the bestselling book Eat Smarter. We speak about so many things, including the role of the mind in healing the body, food as information, and why we need to make real food accessible to all.Get Shawn's book here: https://eatsmarterbook.comRead the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-eat-smarter-use-the-power-of-food-to-reboot-your-metabolism-upgrade-your-brain-transform-your-lifeOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Plushcare: Go to https://plushcare.com/drleaf/ to start your FREE 30-day trial.-Ana Luisa Jewelry: I LOVE them, their pieces start at just $39, and you can get 20% off with their summer sale at https://shop.analuisa.com/drleaf!-Ritual: Get 10% off during your first 3 months. Just visit ritual.com/DRLEAF to add Essential Protein today. That’s ritual.com/DRLEAF.PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:2:45 Shawn’s amazing story10:00 The incredible healing power of the brain & body19:00 The difference between the mind & brain, plus why this difference is intrinsically hopeful21:10 How our lowest points in life can lead to moments of transformation24:40 How Shawn changed his lifestyle & learned how to manage and heal his body25:30 Why Shawn wrote Eat Smarter26:50 Why real, life-sustaining foods should be more accessible & available for everyone35:15 Shawn’s work as a health coach36:00 The difference between being healthy & weight loss48:00 Why the mind is so important when it comes to what we eat & how healthy we are48:45, 1:01:20 The gut-brain connection & the importance of a healthy microbiome-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com-Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app-Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747Follow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies:-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Early bird tickets on sale now for my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.comGet a free Cleaning up your Mental Mess workbook when you sign up for my weekly newsletter at drleaf.comSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about the COVID-19 virus and its potential impact on the brain, and how we can manage and improve cognitive side-effects of the virus.Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-use-directed-neuroplasticity-to-rewire-harmful-covid-pandemic-ptsd-effectsOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Four Sigmatic: Get up to 40% off + Free Shipping on select bundles. To claim this deal you MUST go to Foursigmatic.com/DRLEAF.-BiOptimizer’s Magnesium: For an exclusive offer for my listeners go to http://www.magbreakthrough.com/leaf and use DRLEAF10 during checkout to save 10% on your order.-Daily Harvest: Stay cool, calm, and collected during the summer heat! Go to DAILY-HARVEST.com and enter code DRLEAF to get $25 off your first box!PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:1:40, 15:20, 22:30 How the COVID virus can impact the brain2:45, 6:50 The brain’s amazing capacity to change & heal5:50 Anxiety is a signal, not a disease7:50 How to manage & direct brain changes12:15 Immunity, inflammation & the COVID virus24:30, 30:00, 37:40 How brain building can help heal the mind & brain25:40 Your brain is always changing, and you can learn how to direct these changes!26:30 Ways to manage the emotional & physical effects of COVID-19-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com-Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app-Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747Follow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies:-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Early bird tickets on sale now for my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.comGet a free Cleaning up your Mental Mess workbook when you sign up for my weekly newsletter at drleaf.comSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to N.Y. Times bestselling author, podcast host and psychotherapist Lori Gottlieb about her new book, Maybe You Should Talk to Someone, the power of agency, how to let go of the narratives of the past, therapy as a process of self-understanding, and so much more!Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/identifying-breaking-free-from-the-jails-we-create-for-ourselves-the-one-question-most-people-struggle-with-in-life-with-lori-gottliebGet Lori's book here: https://lorigottlieb.com/books/maybe-you-should-talk-to-someone/And follow he Ron social media: https://www.instagram.com/lorigottlieb_author/OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-InsideTracker: Get up to 25% off their entire store at Insidetracker.com/DRLEAF-Blinkist: To get your free week on Blinkist AND 25% off your subscription see: https://www.blinkist.com/nc/partners/cleaning-up-the-mental-mess.-Athletic Greens (my go-to superfood powders and supplements!): To get one year free supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your order see: athleticgreens.com/LEAF.PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:4:40, 24:11 Why Lori wrote Maybe You Should Talk to Someone7:45 Happiness is a byproduct, not an end goal9:20 The difference between counseling & therapy13:33 How therapy helps us discover the truths in ourselves—our knowing14:30 How we change in relation to other people18:35 The epidemic of loneliness19:20 What is vulnerability?23:00 The one question we all ask ourselves26:15 The power of discovering our own agency28:50 Why freedom can be scary31:00 How we can become our own jailors32:00 Why change is so hard32:25 The different stages of change38:00 How some of our relationships can help us back50:30 Why we need to stop putting men & women in an emotional box Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Early bird tickets on sale now for my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.comGet a free Cleaning up your Mental Mess workbook when you sign up for my weekly newsletter at drleaf.comSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcastI talk about the impact of COVID on the brain, how we can manage COVID-related mental health struggles, and how to mentally prepare for a re-opened society and going back to "normal" life.Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-the-covid-pandemic-changed-our-brains-how-to-mentally-prepare-for-a-re-opened-society-going-back-to-normalOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Huzzah (my favorite refreshing probiotic seltzer!): Get your cooler ready and stock up on HUZZAH Probiotic Seltzer by using code DRLEAF for 20% off your order at drinkhuzzah.com.-NOOM: Sign up for your trial at Noom.com/DRLEAF.PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:3:28 How our brains have changed during the pandemic4:00 The mind-brain-body connection5:00 Anxiety has tripled during the pandemic: what can we do?6:15 How our experiences change our mind & brain, and what we can do about it8:20 Why we can’t change what happens TO us but we can change what happens IN us15:15 How get out of “stuck” thinking20:00 How to change the mind and brain & find healingGet my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.comDownload my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appFollow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies:-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Early bird tickets on sale now for my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.comGet a free Cleaning up your Mental Mess workbook when you sign up for my weekly newsletter at drleaf.comSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I speak with long-time family friend and amazing young woman Vimbai Masiyiwa about managing mental health as a young adult and millennial, surviving cancer & finding hope, the importance of de-stigmitizing mental health, how culture and religion can impact how we view mental health struggles, the power of education and more!Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/mental-health-advice-for-millennials-young-adults-how-to-find-joy-healing-despite-a-serious-illnessFollow Vimbai on Instagram for more great tips: @vim_masiyiwa OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-NED, a company that makes the highest quality, organic, full spectrum CBD based on the latest science. I take NED’s CBD daily, and have honestly seen a difference in my sleep quality and mental health!  To get 15% off your first order and free shipping visit helloned.com/drleaf or use the code DRLEAF at checkout.PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:2:30, 7:10 Vimbai’s story & why she became a mental health advocate3:00 Vimbai’s battle with cancer & how it impacted her mental health4:30, 13:25, 23:40 How religion & culture can contribute to the stigmatization of mental ill-health6:15 Why it is okay to not be okay6:32, 38:50 The importance of support & community7:30 The power of sharing your story with others8:48 Depression & anxiety are part of being human10:25 Social media & mental health expectations12:05 Why we need to give our minds & brains a break12:40 The need to redefine success17:50 Why we need to change the way we see mental health22:50 The power of self-regulation24:00 How to start shifting the mental health narrative25:50 How younger generations can help teach older generations32:00 Why we need to check in with our kids mentally & model authenticity with your children42:15 Why feeling like you are heard is more important than giving advice43:30 Millennial mental health50:40 Why we need to process, not suppress, difficult emotions53:30 Why Vimbai is passionate about advocating for mental health in AfricaGet my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.comDownload my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appFollow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies:-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Early bird tickets on sale now for my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.comGet a free Cleaning up your Mental Mess workbook when you sign up for my weekly newsletter at drleaf.comSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk all about childhood depression, who is most affected by it, the signs to look out for, and how to educate our children about mental health. Plus I share some practical solutions to help children learn how to manage their mental health that can be implemented in schools, home, and community centers. Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/practical-solutions-to-help-children-manage-depression-trauma-signs-your-child-may-be-struggling-with-depression-how-mental-ill-health-affects-dnaOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Amen Clinics: Visit amenclinics.com/drleaf and use the promo code DRLEAF10 to get 10% off your first evaluation.-InsideTracker (a science-based company that analyzes your blood, your DNA, your lifestyle and nutrition habits, and tells you how to live, look, age, and perform better, based on your unique biology!): Get up to 25% off their entire store at Insidetracker.com/DRLEAF-Plushcare: Go to https://plushcare.com/drleaf/ to start your FREE 30-day trial.PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:4:30 How to start deconstructing & reconstructing toxic thinking patterns using a metacog6:30 Why we all need to talk about mental health more, including with our children7:00 The most dangerous assumption we make about children’s mental health8:00 How depression, anxiety and other mental health struggles can impact children’s health & development11:10 How mental ill-health can affect our DNA13:10, 16:20 Why it is so important to recognize when our children are struggling mentally and emotionally16:30 How childhood trauma can affect adulthood20:00 Why we need to encourage our children to not suppress how they feel & give them the time to process uncomfortable emotions21:30 Why we need to be careful of early diagnosis, labeling & medication of mental health struggles24:00 Who do we have to educate on mental health & how?25:00 How parents can model good mental health practices & help their children28:00 Why we need to listen to, not judge, our children28:53 How to teach your child about mental & emotional health32:15 Why we need more mental health education in schoolsGet my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.comDownload my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appFollow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies:-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Early bird tickets on sale now for my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.comGet a free Cleaning up your Mental Mess workbook when you sign up for my weekly newsletter at drleaf.comSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I speak with clinical psychologist Dr. Shefali about her amazing new book, The Radical Awakening, and how we can turn pain into power, embrace our truth and live free.Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/dr-shefaliGet Dr. Shefali's new book here: https://www.aradicalawakening.comOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Public Goods: Receive $15 off your first Public Goods order with NO MINIMUM purchase. Just go to https://www.publicgoods.com and use code DRLEAF at checkout.-LMNT, my favorite electrolyte drink mixes: Get a free LMNT Sample Pack. For more information and to claim your free offer visit: http://drinklmnt.com/Leaf.-BetterHelp: get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/drleaf.-BiOptimizer’s Magnesium: For an exclusive offer for my listeners go to http://www.magbreakthrough.com/leaf and use DRLEAF10 during checkout to save 10% on your order.PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:1:15 What is a “radical awakening” & why is it important?2:50 The power women have when they embrace their true selves3:10 How to deconstruct toxic patterns in your life4:20 How conditional love leads to inauthenticity & mental health struggles4:55 How to stop repeating your past emotional experiences6:00 How to start being more authentic to yourself11:27 The cultural archetypes that can hold us back12:00 How to manage & heal insecurity14:00 How to control emotional chaos14:40 The power of your narrative: why you should embrace where you are in life right now15:15 Why we need to develop habits of self-reflection16:45 How to start taking ownership of your life21:20 What it means to let go & die to your old self22:00 Why change often involves grief24:00 Toxic masculinity: how does it affect us?25:00 The radical power of an inner awakening27:00 How to celebrate our differences as women and human beingsGet my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.comDownload my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appFollow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies:-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Early bird tickets on sale now for my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.comGet a free Cleaning up your Mental Mess workbook when you sign up for my weekly newsletter at drleaf.comSHOW DESCRIPTION: So, what exactly is “shock-absorbing”? It is kind of like feeling you need to smooth things over all the time or keep the peace/avoid conflict in your relationships. It includes feeling responsible for maintaining harmony in your relationships, trying to justify another person’s negative behavior to blunt their impact, taking on more and more responsibility in a relationship, feeling resentful or over-burdened because you are always trying to keep the peace, or putting up with bad behavior to avoid conflict.Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/are-you-a-shock-absorber-the-signs-how-it-messes-up-your-mental-health-solutionsOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Ancient Nutrition (the best collagen powders!):Go to ancientnutrition.com and use the code DRLEAF at checkout to get up to 20% off your first order!-NOOM: noom.com/DRLEAF-OSEA: You can try OSEA risk-free for 30 days and get free shipping on orders over $50. They even send free samples with every order! Get 10% off your first order with my promo code LEAF at OSEAmalibu.com.-Ritual: Get 10% off during your first 3 months. Just visit ritual.com/DRLEAF to add Essential Protein today. That’s ritual.com/DRLEAF.PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:3:38 What is a relationship shock absorber?5:15 The difference between a shock absorber & a peacemaker6:30 Signs you may be a toxic shock absorber11:25 The power of learning how to step back or away from a situation12:18, 20:05 How shock absorbing can affect your mental & physical health22:30 Toxic people can emit toxic energy28:50 How to use mind-management to heal shock absorbing habits and improve your relationships42:45 How to tell if someone is manipulating you46:40 Why letting people face the consequences of their behavior can be a good thing51:15 How gratitude can improve your own health and your relationshipsGet my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.comDownload my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appFollow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies:-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get a free Cleaning up your Mental Mess workbook when you sign up for my weekly newsletter at drleaf.comEarly bird tickets on sale now for my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.comSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I speak with Josh Harris, a former pastor and bestselling author who has dramatically shifted his views on purity culture. We discuss everything, from healthier ways to talk about sex and safety and the neuroscience of guilt and shame to the trauma of losing your “tribe” and the incredible power of recognizing your mistakes and changing your mind.Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/josh-harrisOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Amen Clinics: Visit amenclinics.com/drleaf and use the promo code DRLEAF10 to get 10% off your first evaluation.-Athletic Greens: To get one year free supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your order see: athleticgreens.com/LEAF.-NED: Get 15% off your first order and free shipping visit helloned.com/drleaf or use the code DRLEAF at checkout.-Birch Mattresses: Get $200 off ALL mattresses and 2 free eco-rest pillows at Birchliving.com/drleaf. BPODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:2:06, 13:15, 28:44 Why Josh Harris shifted his views on purity culture3:00 Changing your mind and unlearning can be a good thing!5:16 How Josh found the courage to speak out about his past mistakes and how he manages his regret6:00 Why failure is a door to other worlds—it is the ultimate learning experience!6:35 The power of listening to other people’s stories8:05 Why we need to step outside of our “tribe”8:42 The dark side of religion16:50 The pitfalls of always looking for certainty and safety18:50 Why we should avoid black and white thinking22:00 The science behind changing your mind29:00 How to handle to loss of a “tribe” and community31:30 The messy mind and the wise mind: how do they work together?36:00, 56:30 Why fear shouldn’t stop us from finding inner freedom38:02 The power of taking responsibility for your actions39:45 A healthier way to talk about sex and love with children48:30 Shame, guilt and purity culture54:40 How Josh manages his own mental healthGet my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.comDownload my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appFollow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies:-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get a free Cleaning up your Mental Mess workbook when you sign up for my weekly newsletter at drleaf.comEarly bird tickets on sale now for my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.comSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast my husband Mac and I talk about how we manage stress in our own relationship, how we live and work together, and why keeping the peace isn’t always the best thing to do in a relationship.Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/why-keeping-the-peace-may-not-be-the-best-thing-other-relationship-advice-with-my-husband-macOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-BiOptimizers Magnesium: or an exclusive offer for my listeners go to http://www.magbreakthrough.com/leaf and use DRLEAF10 during checkout to save 10% on your order.-Daily Harvest (my favorite food delivery service!): Go to daily-harvest.com and enter promo code DRLEAF to get $25 off your first box!-Four Sigmatic (the best superfood drinks and coffee!): Get up to 40% off + Free Shipping on select bundles. To claim this deal you MUST go to Foursigmatic.com/DRLEAF.PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:2:34 How to manage everyday stressors that can impact your relationships3:00 What do you do if you are constantly around someone who frustrates you?3:30 We can’t always control what happens to us, but we can control what is in us4:40, 11:00, 19:00 How resolving arguments can improve your mental and physical health8:00 Why assumptions are dangerous8:22 Why keeping the peace isn’t always a good thing11:00 The blister study: what does it tell us about arguments and why is important?13:30 Why we need to get comfortable with being uncomfortable and facing our relationship issues13:50 What happens in the brain and body when we don’t resolve arguments or issues18:20 The number one reason we shouldn’t be afraid of conflict25:00 Why we should always ask for clarification and be willing to shift our perceptions29:00 Why we should give ourselves and others grace31:50 The power of self-reflection and how it can help resolve arguments36:00 The most dangerous statement to make during an argument41:50 Why we should do an argument “autopsy”Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.comDownload my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appFollow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies:-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/drcarolineleafIf you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5 review on iTunes, Google Play, or wherever you are listening! And don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with friends and family! I love seeing your posts on social media! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get a free Cleaning up your Mental Mess workbook when you sign up for my weekly newsletter at drleaf.comEarly bird tickets on sale now for my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.comSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I speak with actress and former child star Alyson Stoner about what happens when stardom becomes too much to handle, why she became an advocate for children in the entertainment industry, the dangers of pressuring children from a young age, and how to help children manage stress and pressure.Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/former-disney-channel-star-speaks-about-mental-health-struggles-overcoming-an-eating-disorder-battling-depressionOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-MeUndies: Get your 15% off your first order and free shipping go to MeUndies.com/DRLEAF.-Blinkist: Get your free week on Blinkist AND 25% off your subscription see: https://www.blinkist.com/nc/partners/cleaning-up-the-mental-mess.-InsideTracker: Get up to 25% off their entire store at Insidetracker.com/DRLEAFPODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:2:02 Alyson’s experiences as a child star3:06 How becoming famous affected Alyson’s development3:41 How Alyson uses her experiences to help children in the entertainment industry6:12, 9:05 How labels can help us AND hold us back10:00 Why we all go through mental health struggles11:16 Why Alyson started her advocacy work12:30 The dangers of de-humanizing people in the entertainment industry12:50 The “toddler to train wreck” pipeline18:44 The dangers of putting fame on a pedestal23:50 How stress affects everyone in different ways29:00 How to help children manage their mental health and life’s pressures37:00 How our experiences change our brain and body and affect our wellbeing40:00 Why we can’t always control events but we can learn to control our reactions43:25 The incredible resilience of the human mindGet my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.comDownload my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.