***Pre-order 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 3747SHOW DESCRIPTION: The world of healthy eating can be confusing and overwhelming at times. It can also be toxic and can set us up for a host of mental and physical health issues if we are not careful. In this podcast I speak with nutritional therapy practitioner and certified personal trainer Noelle Tarr about how diet culture is dangerous and how to combat the negative effects, how to build sustainable weight loss and fitness habits, how to begin healing orthorexia and body dysmorphia, why we should use clean beauty and skincare products, and more!Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-toxic-skincare-can-mess-up-your-mental-health-identifying-healing-toxic-eating-diet-behaviors-with-nutritional-expert-noelle-tarrFor more info on Noelle: https://coconutsandkettlebells.comSPECIAL OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:Feals CBD (The best CBD delivery service!) To get 50% off your Feals CBD order and free shipping see https://feals.com/drleaf. Have questions about CBD? Feals has a free hotline and text message support to help guide your personal experience!Huzzah (The most delicious, low sugar seltzers that are filled with probiotics for optimal gut and brain health!). Get 20% off your order with the code DRLEAF at https://drinkhuzzah.com.PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:2:35 How many women are taught from youth to diet and worry about their weight7:30 Why going on a diet is not enough9:01 Why Noelle started her company Coconuts and Kettlebells10:15 The dangers of toxic diet culture18:17 Dangerous wellness trends you should avoid22:44 What is orthorexia and how do you overcome it?30:13 How to heal body dysmorphia31:22 Why natural beauty and skincare products are important for our healthADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just visit: https://theswitch.app-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/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.

***Pre-order my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com/Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit: https://www.drleafconference.comSign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747SHOW DESCRIPTION: Life is full of chances to grow, learn and achieve new things, but we often miss out on these opportunities because we don’t know where to look or where to start. In this podcast I speak with startup entrepreneur, CEO, author and creator of the popular YouTube channel Valuetainment Patrick Bet-David about the importance of constantly learning, why tenacity, creativity and self-confidence are integral to success, how to identify and overcome self-sabotaging behavior, using peer pressure to your advantage, why we need to be careful of too much success, and more!Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/patrick-bet-davidFor more info on Patrick and to get his book visit: https://www.patrickbetdavid.com/SPECIAL OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:NOOM (A great way to develop healthier habits, reduce your risk of chronic health problems, reverse disease, and foster a healthier relationship with yourself and others!): For your special offer see: https://noom.com/drleafLiquid I.V Electrolytes (The quickest and easiest way to stay hydrated, which is an important part of any mental self-care regimen): Get 25% off with code DRLEAF at checkout: https://liquid-iv.com. PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:3:11 What Patrick learned as a child living in a refugee camp10:30 Why tenacity is so important13:09 The power of self-confidence19:48 Why we ALL need to learn the art of selling24:45 How fear can prevent us from achieving our dreams28:00 How to master the art of business strategy34:45 The danger of complacency42:00 The relationship between accountability and success46:27 Why not all peer pressure is bad49:50 How success can become your biggest enemy54:04 The mindsets of the most successful and interesting people58:50 How to overcome challenges and obstacles in lifeADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just visit: https://theswitch.app-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/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.

***Pre-order my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com/ Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit: https://www.drleafconference.com Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747  SHOW DESCRIPTION: There are a lot of books, talks, podcasts, movies and articles out there on reaching your full potential, but what does this actually mean? In this podcast I speak with humanistic psychologist and top podcast host Scott Barry Kaufman about the roadmap for finding purpose and fulfillment, the power of self-actualization, how to realize your full potential, why a little selfishness can be a good thing, and so much more!  Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-self-actualization-can-help-us-transcend-fear-anxiety-uncertainty-why-some-selfishness-can-actually-be-good-for-your-mental-health-with-scott-barry-kaufmanor more info on Scott & to get his book visit: https://scottbarrykaufman.com/ SPECIAL OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: -Ritual (My favorite multivitamin—simple, clean, and backed by science!): To get 10% off your first three months of Ritual multivitamins see: https://ritual.com/drleaf -Public Goods (My preferred online goods store, which has everything you need, from natural cleaning products and foods to sustainable house goods). Receive $15 off your first Public Goods order with NO MINIMUM purchase. Just go to https://publicgoods.com/drleaf or use code DRLEAF at checkout.  -BiOptimizers (The best magnesium supplement for optimal mental and physical health!): Get up to 32% off and free shipping on select packages at: www.bioptimizers.com/drleaf  PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 3:58 Why Maslow's hierarchy of needs is incomplete and the science of actualization 7:09 The failures of modern psychology and neuroscience 10:00 The characteristics of self-actualization 16:30 Why we need to choose growth, not fear 18:56 Why self-actualization is so important for our health and wellbeing 27:00 How to be happy with what you have 36:50 Why we all need to be a little selfish 45:36 The biggest struggles Scott has faced and how he overcame them  ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: -Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just visit: https://theswitch.app -Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources -Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf If 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.

***Pre-order my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com/Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit: https://www.drleafconference.comSign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747SHOW DESCRIPTION: Stem cell injections? Butter in your coffee? Blueberries for breakfast? Today we’re overwhelmed with information and under-equipped to navigate through it. The good news is that we’ve never had more knowledge about how we might extend our lifespans. The bad news is that we don’t know how to make informed decisions. So, in this podcast I speak with successful businessman, visionary and longevity investor Sergey Young about quick and simple longevity habits that can help you stay healthy and age well, the three horizons of longevity, dangerous aging hacks people should avoid, the relationship between mental health and longevity, and more!Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-live-past-100-years-old-the-toxins-mindsets-habits-that-are-rapidly-aging-us-with-longevity-expert-sergey-youngFor more info on Sergey and to get his book visit: https://sergeyyoung.com/bookSPECIAL OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: PlushCare (They make it easy and simple to find a health professional in your area, which I love, especially with my busy lifestyle!): Plushcare makes it easier than ever to take care of yourself, inside and out. Start your membership today. Go to https://plushcare.com/drleaf to start your FREE 30-day trial.PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:2:49 How Sergey improved his health by changing his lifestyle6:39 What is the Longevity Vision Fund?11:30 The science and technology of growing young17:00 The 3 horizons of longevity and why they are important28:10 Quick and simple longevity habits that can help you stay healthy and age well39:10 Dangerous aging hacks people should avoid42:51 Advice for people who feel like they are losing time during the current pandemic47:25 The relationship between mental health and longevityADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just visit: https://theswitch.app-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/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.

***Pre-order my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com/Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit: https://www.drleafconference.comSign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747SHOW DESCRIPTION: The human mind and body have incredible potential. However, they come with no “user manual”, which means we often miss out on all they have to offer, and how learning to use the brain and body well can transform the way we live our lives. In this podcast I speak with wellness expert, bestselling author, top podcast host and entrepreneur Aubrey Marcus about optimizing your mental and physical health, the mental health benefits of safely microdosing, how to make any job work for you, how the brightest minds overcome failure and obstacles, fitness hacks, and more!Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/gaining-mental-sovereignty-the-importance-of-choosing-your-struggle-how-psychedelics-can-help-with-mental-health-struggles-with-aubrey-marcusFor more info on Aubrey visit: https://www.aubreymarcus.comSPECIAL OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Public Goods (My favorite online store, which has everything you need, from cleaning products to food!): Receive $15 off your first Public Goods order with NO MINIMUM purchase. Just go to https://publicgoods.com/drleaf or or use code DRLEAF at checkout.-Solitaire Grand Harvest (A great way to unwind, keep your mind busy and spend quality time with your loved ones): Download Solitaire Grand Harvest for free today in the Apple App Store, Google Play, and Amazon!PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:2:40 Why obstacles & challenges are good for our mental health8:35 How the brightest minds deal with failure & overcome obstacles14:28 The mental health benefits of microdosing22:35 How to live your best life & optimize the functionality of the mind and body34:31 How to make your job work for you while at home or at the office42:40 How to improve your relationships46:03 The pros & cons of the wellness industryADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just visit: https://theswitch.app-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/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.

***Pre-order my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com/Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit: https://www.drleafconference.comSign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747SHOW DESCRIPTION: Starting your own business can be challenging, but it can also be one of the best things you do! In this podcast I speak with certified life and business coach, bestselling author and podcast host Christy Wright about tips to overcoming your fear and putting yourself out there, how to manage your mental health and stress when starting or running your own business, how to overcome parent guilt, how to deal with sexism in the workplace and become your own advocate, the best ways for dealing with failures in business, and more!Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/overcoming-the-fear-of-failure-self-doubt-tips-on-how-to-deal-with-working-mom-guilt-sexism-in-the-workplace-with-certified-life-business-coach-christy-wrightFor more info on Christy: https://www.christywright.com/academySPECIAL OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:Liquid I.V Electrolytes (The quickest and easiest way to stay hydrated, which is an important part of any mental self-care regimen—I love the lemon-lime flavor, which I use daily!): Get 25% off with code DRLEAF at checkout: https://liquid-iv.comPODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:2:20 What is the Business Boutique Academy?4:43 Tips to start your own business7:49 How women can reduce their anxiety and fear in the workplace15:33 How to deal with the fear of failure24:00 How to deal with guilt as a working mom27:23 Dealing with sexism in the workplace32:50 How to be more confident in businessADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just visit: https://theswitch.app-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/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.

***Pre-order my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com/ Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit: https://www.drleafconference.com Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 SHOW DESCRIPTION:  Autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis may seem like a life sentence, but they don’t have to be. In this podcast I speak with researcher, professor and bestselling author Dr. Terry Wahls about the program that she has created that has helped thousands overcome various autoimmune diseases, how she overcame multiple sclerosis through diet, exercise and mind management, how to use ketosis and fasting to boost stem cells naturally, how her protocols can help with obesity, mental health issues and neurodegenerative diseases, and more! Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/the-best-diet-mind-management-plan-to-heal-autoimmune-diseases-with-dr-terry-wahls For more info on Dr. Terry: www.terrywahls.com SPECIAL OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:    NOOM (A great program designed to help you develop healthier habits, reduce your risk of chronic health problems, reverse disease, and foster a healthier relationship with yourself and others!): For your special offer see: https://noom.com/drleaf  PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS 2:31 How Terry overcame her multiple sclerosis through diet, exercise & mind management 11:45 How a paleo diet can help overcome chronic health issues like multiple sclerosis & cognitive decline 10:06 What is an autoimmune disorder & how can it impact our health? 28:57 What is multiple sclerosis & how does it affect the body and brain? 35:14 Terry’s amazing protocol & how it can help improve mental and physical health 39:20 How a keto diet can help combat autoimmune disorders 47:09 Epigenetics & autoimmune disorders: are they related? 52:26 How Terry’s protocol can help with mental health issues like anxiety & depression ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:  -Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just visit: https://theswitch.app   -Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources  -Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/  -Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf  -Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf  -Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf   If 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.

***Pre-order my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com/Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit: https://www.drleafconference.comSign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747SHOW DESCRIPTION: I am sure by now you have heard of the benefits of intermittent fasting. But can skipping meals or only eating during certain time periods really improve our health? In this podcast I speak with fasting expert Dr. Amy Shah about how circadian fasting can greatly improve your mental and physical wellbeing, the different types of fasting, why Dr. Amy refers circadian fasting, how women can fast safely, common fasting mistakes, how to get started, if fasting is safe for those with eating disorders, and more!Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/dr-amy-shahFor more info on Dr. Amy visit: https://amymdwellness.com/pages/dr-amy-shahSPECIAL OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:BiOptimizers (The supplement to boost your gut health and improve your immunity this winter!): Use code DRLEAF10 for 10% off your order of the Bioptimizer’s Ultimate Immunity Stack at www.bioptimizers.com/drleaf.Podcast Highlights1:44 Why Western medicine doesn’t know everything4:13 Why the gut-brain connection is so important when it comes to our health5:30 How is fasting different for women and men?13:37 What is circadian fasting and why is it so good for us?22:24 What is the metabolic switch and why is it important?26:49 How extreme fasting impacts our health29:45 The dos and don’ts of fasting46:46 How certain types of fasting can be dangerous51:10 Common fasting mistakes many people make54:27 Is fasting safe for someone who has a history of disordered eating?57:55 How fasting can improve our mental healthAdditional resources:-Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just visit: https://theswitch.app-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/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.

***Pre-order my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com/Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit: https://www.drleafconference.comSign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747SHOW DESCRIPTION: Although many people have heard of acupuncture or even had acupuncture, there is still a lot of confusion surrounding this ancient Chinese medicine. In this podcast I speak with acupuncture specialist and educator Ann Cecil-Sterman about how acupuncture can help reduce anxiety, burnout and depression, the physical health benefits of acupuncture, the different types of acupuncture, common misconceptions about acupuncture, how acupuncture can boost our immunity, and more!For more info on Ann and her work visit: https://anncecilsterman.comRead the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-acupuncture-can-be-an-effective-treatment-for-depression-anxiety-how-acupuncture-can-boost-your-immune-system-overall-physical-health-with-ann-cecil-stermanSPECIAL OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:Pique Tea: my favorite organic tea company: Get 5% off your order with the code DRLEAF at checkout at piquetea.comRitual: the best multivitamin out there: To get 10% off your first three months of Ritual multivitamins see: ritual.com/drleafPODCAST HIGHLIGHTS1:50 How acupuncture can help us heal and improve our mental and physical health4:30 The limits of Western medicine8:35, 33:08 How acupuncture can help with chronic, degenerative diseases like arthritis8:48 What is acupuncture?13:22 Does acupuncture hurt?15:23 What is advanced acupuncture?21:14 How acupuncture can help with mental health issues like anxiety and depression26:33 How acupuncture can help with gastro-intentional issues like IBS and Crohn’s Disease41:30 How acupuncture can help improve immunity50:56 The science behind acupuncture: can we trust it?Additional resources:-Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just visit: https://theswitch.app-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/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.

***Pre-order my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com/Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit: https://www.drleafconference.comSign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747SHOW DESCRIPTION: Often, we get stuck on the past, allowing our failures to define us and hold us back. But this doesn’t have to be the case! In this podcast I speak with entrepreneur, top podcaster and life coach Ed Mylett about why our failures are gifts, how our intentions often define our success, how to recover from the death of a dream, common mindsets of the most successful people, how to boost your self-confidence, mental mistakes we often make and how to overcome them, and more!Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-deal-with-the-death-of-a-dream-tips-for-building-self-confidence-common-mindsets-of-the-most-successful-people-interview-with-ed-mylettFor more info on Ed visit: https://www.edmylett.com/This podcast was sponsored by:-Feals CBD (My favorite CBD delivery service!) To get 50% off your Feals CBD order and free shipping see feals.com/drleaf-Kettle & Fire (My favorite organic bone broths, which are full of nutrients that can improve brain and mental health!): To get up to 25% off your Kettle & Fire bone broth order and free shipping see: kettleandfire.com/drleaf or use code DRLEAF at checkout.-PlushCare (They make it easy and simple to find a health professional in your area, which I love, especially with my busy lifestyle!): Plushcare makes it easier than ever to take care of yourself, inside and out. Start your membership today. Go to plushcare.com/drleaf to start your FREE 30-day trial.PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS3:20 How working at an orphanage changed Ed’s life5:00 How helping others heals us6:02 The power of intention, and how it is related to success in business and life10:00 What makes a top performer a top performer? What do high achievers have in common?20:44 How to recover from the death of a dream33:55 How can we shift our mindset and learn from our failures?40:00 Common mental mistakes people make that hold them backAdditional resources:-Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just visit: https://theswitch.app-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/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.

***Pre-order my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com/Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit: https://www.drleafconference.comSign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747In Western thought, we see mental and physical health as two separate things, but this is not the case. Our thoughts and emotions, choice, life events, trauma and so on affect both our mental AND physical wellbeing. In this podcast I speak with leading functional medicine practitioner Dr. Will Cole about this mind-body connection, ways to reduce stress-induced inflammation, what adaptogens we should be taking to strengthen the mind and body, the best supplements for brain health, how to recognize and heal orthorexia, and more!  Read the show blog here:  https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-trauma-causes-inflammation-how-to-begin-healing-orthorexia-signs-solutions-with-leading-functional-medicine-doctor-dr-will-coleDr. Cole's website: https://drwillcole.com/Special offers from our sponsors:-Public Goods (My favorite online store, which has everything you need, from cleaning products and household goods to pantry staples): Receive $15 off your first Public Goods order with NO MINIMUM purchase. Just go to publicgoods.com/drleaf or use code DRLEAF at checkout.-Blinkist (One of my favorite ways to build my brain and read more): To get your free week on Blinkist AND 25% off your subscription, see:  https://www.blinkist.com/nc/partners/cleaning-up-the-mental-messPodcast Highlights2:45 How stressing about COVID can cause inflammation & impact our wellbeing5:00 Why racism is a toxic thought & how it affects our health8:05 The relationship between trauma, inflammation & illness13:40 What is adrenal fatigue & how does it affect us?14:40 How what we eat can affect our inflammation levels & ability to cope with stress21:00 What are adaptogens & why are they so good for us?29:09 Key natural supplements that can improve our health & wellbeing41:56 How do we ensure that we are getting good quality products & are not just buying an expensive health fad?45:27 What is orthorexia & how can we overcome it?52:02 Key wellness tips from leading experts-Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Just visit: https://theswitch.app-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

***Pre-order my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com/Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit: https://www.drleafconference.comSign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747SHOW DESCRIPTION: When it comes to meditation, there are a lot of misconceptions out there. Does it mean just switching off your thinking? Does it make you happy all the time? Can you just start meditation immediately? What exactly is meditation, and is it the same as mindfulness? In this podcast (episode #224) and blog, I speak with mindfulness and meditation expert Emily Fletcher about common mistakes people make while meditating, the difference between mindfulness and meditation, meditation myths that are holding us back, how meditation can improve your mental and physical health, how to make meditation a daily habit, how to go beyond mindfulness, and more!For more info on Emily and Ziva (and get 3 days of zivaONLINE for free) visit: https://zivameditation.com/preview/ Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-meditation-can-heal-childhood-trauma-common-meditation-mistakes-how-to-find-your-right-meditation-style-the-brain-science-behind-mantras-with-emily-fletcher**Special offers from our sponsors:-Jenni Kayne (My favorite online store! They have a beautiful selection of clothes and home goods that will make lovely gifts this holiday season). Get 20% off your first order when you use code DRLEAF at checkout: jennikayne.com-BiOptimizers (The supplement to boost your gut health and improve your immunity this winter!): Use code DRLEAF10 for 10% off your order of the Bioptimizer’s Ultimate Immunity Stack at bioptimizers.com/drleafPodcast Highlights3:45 What is meditation and how it can help you?12:07 How meditation can improve your mental & physical health18:00 Common meditation myths & misconceptions27:00 Why we need to go beyond mindfulness29:47 Common mistakes people make when meditating37:28 What are the different types of meditation?42:25 What it means to surrender during meditation46:30 What is emotional clearing and how can it help you?49:30 The difference between the mind and brain51:11 Why we should be concerned about the wellness industryAdditional resources:-Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just visit: https://theswitch.app-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/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.

***Pre-order my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com/Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit: https://www.drleafconference.comSign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747SHOW DESCRIPTION: I think we can all agree that freedom of choice is a good thing, but what happens when there are too many choices? I also don't know about you but I really find myself getting stressed when I am faced with too many options, and then have major buyer's remorse! In this podcast I speak with author and professor Barry Schwartz about the paradox of choice, how too many choices causes anxiety, tips to become a better decision maker, how to overcome buyer’s remorse, how our choices affect us mentally and physically, and more!Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/why-having-too-many-choices-may-be-messing-up-your-mental-health-how-to-become-a-better-decision-maker-and-overcome-buyers-remorse-with-professor-barry-schwartzGet Barry's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Paradox-Choice-Why-More-Less/dp/149151423X**Special offer's from this episode's sponsors:-Function of Beauty (the world’s first fully customizable, natural hair care brand that allows you to create shampoos, conditioners, styling, and treatment products based on your individual hair type, hair goals, and aesthetic preferences): Go to functionofbeauty.com/drleaf for 20% off your first order!Podcast Highlights4:25 Why having less choices is better for our mental health9:15 Why too many choices overwhelm us and leave us dissatisfied18:03 How negative choices us affect our mental and physical wellbeing19:55 Why being grateful is a habit we need to develop29:00 How too many choices affect our ability to choose well36:04 How great abundance can lead to depression46:52 Is ignorance really bliss?50:55 How to overcome decision-making anxiety56:11 How to deal with buyer’s remorse58:40 How too many choices lead to overthinkingAdditional resources:-Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just visit: https://theswitch.app-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/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.

***Pre-order my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com/Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit: https://www.drleafconference.comSign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747SHOW DESCRIPTION: In a highly competitive society like ours, it is easy to get discouraged and feel you are not good enough. I even experience this at times! Often, we can be our own worst enemy: we know the change we want to make in the world, but we talk ourselves out of it. But this doesn’t have to be the case. In this podcast I speak with Seth Godin, best-selling author, marketing guru and thought leader, about dealing with the pain of criticism, why we should avoid reassurance, overcoming imposter syndrome, why attitudes are skills to be learned, and more!Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/overcoming-imposter-syndrome-the-dangers-of-cognitive-dissonance-how-to-handle-the-pain-of-criticism-how-to-take-a-leap-of-faith-despite-the-fear-of-failure-with-seth-godinFor more info on Seth and to get his books visit: seths.blog/ThePractice**Special offers from our sponsors:-Blinkist (This is one of my favorite ways to pass the time while exercising and build my brain, which improves mental resilience!): To get your free week on Blinkist AND 25% off your subscription see: https://www.blinkist.com/nc/partners/cleaning-up-the-mental-mess-Thrive Market (Hands down, a great way to shop and save money without leaving your house! Thrive Market makes my shopping so much more easier, enjoyable and sustainable!): try Thrive Market today and become a member risk-free! Go to thrivemarket.com/DRLEAF. Join today and you’ll get a FREE gift of your choosing, up to $24 dollars in value!Podcast Highlights3:50 How to get out of your own way and stop letting fear dominate your thinking5:42 How imposter syndrome can hold you back and affect your wellbeing + tips on how to overcome this 11:00 How helping others helps you12:47 How to harness your creativity to get “unstuck”17:41 How not to be afraid of criticism27:44 Creativity as an act of leadership30:17 How to find your voice and show up with your best work39:16 The myth of having one passion42:55 Why attitudes are skills we can develop and how to do this 47:58 Why reassurance can be dangerousAdditional resources:-Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just visit: https://theswitch.app-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/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.

***Pre-order my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com/Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit: https://www.drleafconference.comSign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747SHOW DESCRIPTION: As I have gotten older (I am in my 50s), I have started to come across a lot more “you are getting old” jokes and comments. Yes, some of them are quite funny, but how true are the assumptions behind the jokes? Does aging really have to be that bad? In this podcast I speak with Dr. Frank Lipman, bestselling author and a leader in the field of Functional Medicine, about aging well, how to build a strong immune system, how to start improving your health and longevity right now, and so much more!Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/frank-lipmanGet Frank's new book here: https://www.amazon.com/New-Rules-Aging-Well-Resilience/dp/1579659594/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=**Special offers from our sponsors: -Liquid I.V Electrolytes (The quickest and easiest way to stay hydrated, which is an important part of any mental self-care regimen): Get 25% off with code DRLEAF at checkout https://liquid-iv.comPodcast Highlights3:33 Why Dr. Lipman became disillusioned with Western medicine5:45 How medicine lost its common sense7:24 Ways to build a strong immune system9:33 How to age well and improve your mental and physical health22:55 It is never too late to improve your health and the way you age!28:25 What our telomeres can tell us about how we are aging30:05 The relationship between sleep, mental health and longevity33:17 Common medications that shouldn’t be so common38:00 Wellness myths to avoidAdditional resources:-Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just visit: https://theswitch.app-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/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.

***Pre-order my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com/Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit: https://www.drleafconference.comSign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747SHOW DESCRIPTION: Did you know that there a formula to all happy relationships, whether you are talking about your relationship with your dog or your relationship with your partner? In this podcast I speak with Harvard-trained psychologist, relationship and communications expert, award winning author Dr. Melanie Joy about the formula for getting relationships right, common psychological dynamics that underpin all kinds of relationships, how to strengthen our relationship “immune system”, how to apologize, common mistakes people make in relationships and how to fix them, and so much more!Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-correctly-apologize-strengthen-your-relationship-immune-system-common-mistakes-people-make-in-relationships-and-how-to-fix-them-with-harvard-trained-psychologist-dr-melanie-joyFor more info on Dr. Melanie Joy visit: melaniejoy.org**Special offers from our sponsors**-Public Goods (My favorite online store, which has everything you need, from cleaning products to food!): Receive $15 off your first Public Goods order with NO MINIMUM purchase. Just go to publicgoods.com/drleaf or use code DRLEAF at checkout.Podcast Highlights2:37 Why we need to look at relationships holistically6:35 How to get relationships right9:32 How our relationships become dysfunctional, and what we can do to fix them16:41 The formula for healthy relationships20:14 How to communicate better in relationships30:42 How the stories we tell about ourselves can affect our identity and mental wellbeing32:00 The danger of contempt and shame, and how it impacts our relational and mental health38:00 How to strengthen your relational “immune system”47:55 How to apologize better in a relationshipAdditional resources:-Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just visit: https://theswitch.app-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/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.

***Pre-order my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com/Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit: https://www.drleafconference.comSign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I speak with holistic child psychologist and nutrition specialist Dr. Nicole Beurkens about how to improve your children’s attention, anxiety, mood and behavior, the importance of holistic nutrition, sleep and movement for children, how to deal with parent guilt, the truth behind labels like autism and ADHD, and so much more!For more info on Dr. Nicole visit: https://www.drbeurkens.comRead the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/simple-strategies-to-help-improve-your-childs-attention-anxiety-mood-amp-behavior-the-best-foods-to-give-your-child-for-healthy-brain-development-with-child-psychologist-dr-nicole-beurkens**Special offers from our sponsors:-Function of Beauty (I love all their hair products, which are fully customizable and natural—my hair has never felt and looked so healthy and strong!): Go to https://functionofbeauty.com/drleaf for 20% off your first order!-International Justice Mission: For just $45, you can provide trauma-informed therapy that will change a child's life. Head to https://IJM.org/DrLeaf, and help vulnerable children heal by giving the gift of therapy today.Podcast Highlights4:25 The failure of conventional child psychology, and why a holistic approach to children’s mental health is so important7:00 Why mental health labels don’t solve mental health problems7:55 The truth behind labels like ADHD10:40 What is wrong with the current psychiatric model of mental health, and why one pill won’t treat all your child’s issues18:33 The relationship between children’s nutrition and mental health19:30 Why parents or guardians are  often forced or pressured into giving their children psychiatric medication23:31 Advice for a parent whose child is battling with their mental health29:50 The importance of reading for a child’s development32:50 How too much sugar can impact a child’s brain function and mental health38:33 What exactly is autism, and how can you help your child if they have been diagnosed with autism?49:56 How to help your child and teenager if they are anxious or stressedAdditional resources: -Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just visit: https://theswitch.app-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/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.

***Pre-order my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com/Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit: https://www.drleafconference.comSign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747SHOW DESCRIPTION: When we are in pain, it can be hard to do anything. It is hard to concentrate or focus on anything, and even harder to be happy or feel hope. But what happens when you have to live with a chronic illness? What happens if you are suffering in silence, or when no one believes that you are struggling? In this podcast I speak with Jordan Younger, top podcast host, blogger and health and wellness influencer, about Lyme disease and mental health, how to manage your mental health when dealing with a chronic health issue, how to help someone who has chronic health issues & what not to say, how to find peace while living with uncertainty, and more!Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-lyme-disease-can-affect-your-mental-health-tips-on-how-to-find-peace-while-living-with-the-uncertainty-amp-pain-of-a-chronic-health-issue-with-jordan-youngerFor more info on Jordan visit: www.thebalancedblonde.com**Special offers from our sponsors**-International Justice Mission: For just $45, you can provide trauma-informed therapy that will change a child's life. Head to https://IJM.org/DrLeaf, and help vulnerable children heal by giving the gift of therapy today.-Noom (my go to app for helping me keep up with my health and fitness goals): visit https://noom.com/drleaf for more info and to sign up!-Thrive Market (where I get all my clean skincare, cleaning products, and healthy groceries at discount prices): Go to https://thrivemarket.com/drleaf. Join today and you’ll get a FREE gift of your choosing, up to $24 dollars in value!-Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just visit: https://theswitch.app-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/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.

***Pre-order my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess: 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 3747SHOW DESCRIPTION: When many of us think of mushrooms, we either think of the ones we cook with, the ones people use to get “high” or the ones that are very dangerous. But did you know that certain mushrooms are superfoods that can boost your mental and physical health? In this podcast I speak with Tero, a health and wellness expert and founder and CEO of Four Sigmatic (a company that creates everyday health products to upgrade your daily routine), about why mushrooms are good for our moods, minds, and mental health, what adaptogens are and how to use them, how superfoods like mushrooms can improve our physical health and help us deal with stress, common myths about mushrooms, simple ways to upgrade your daily health routine and more!For more info on Tero & Four Sigmatic: https://us.foursigmatic.com/Read the show blog: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-these-mushrooms-adaptogens-can-help-grow-brain-cells-reduce-anxiety-and-fight-off-depression-with-four-sigmatic-founder-tero-isokauppila**Special offer's from our sponsors:-Ritual (My favorite multivitamin—simple, clean, and backed by science!): To get 10% off your first three months of Ritual multivitamins see: ritual/drleaf-Organifi (A company that creates superfood products that taste amazing and are good for you!): Get 15% off your order of Organifi Red Juice today with code DRLEAF. Just visit organifi.com/drleaf and use code DRLEAF at checkout.5:15 How do foods like cacao and medicinal mushrooms improve our mental health?13:53 How our digestive health impacts our mood15:00 Why a healthy skincare routine is so important for our mental and physical wellbeing20:00 Simple ways to upgrade your daily health routine and reduce anxiety and stress24:10 How certain mushrooms can help with brain growth, depression, anxiety and stress40:56 Common myths about mushrooms41:47 What are adaptogens and why are they good for our mental health?45:33 How to handle stress and anxiety while running your own business52:00 Why we need to be careful of the wellness industry-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

***Pre-order my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com/Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit here:https://www.drleafconference.comSign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747EPISODE DESCRIPTION: If anything, this year and the global COVID-19 pandemic has shown us that so much is out of control. Yet there is still reason to hope! Even though we cannot always control what happens to or around us, we can control how we choose to react to the circumstances of life. In this podcast I speak with the incredible “Iceman” Wim Hof about his new book The Wim Hof Method, the power of mind management, how cold exposure and deep breathing can improve our mental and physical health, ways to protect your body against viruses, training the brain to overcome any obstacle, and more!To get Wim's amazing book visit: www.wimhofmethod.comRead the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-train-your-mind-to-fight-off-stress-viruses-with-the-legendary-wim-hof**Special offers from our sponsors:-Blinkist (This is one of my favorite ways to pass the time while exercising and build my brain, which improves mental resilience!): To get your free week on Blinkist AND 25% off your subscription see: https://www.blinkist.com/nc/partners/cleaning-up-the-mental-mess-Pique Tea (A great-tasting, toxin-free tea company that will keep you healthy and warm all winter!): Get 5% off your order with the code DRLEAF at checkout at https://www.piquetea.com.Podcast Highlights2:10 Natural ways to access the power to heal within us3:50 The 3 pillars of the Wim Hof Method22:45 How to protect your health from viruses29:48 How deep breathing and mind management can combat depression and anxiety32:14, 50:20 Why racism is a form of bodily stress that affects our health33:22 How deep breathing affects positively impacts our white cell count, which help combat cancer45:50 How deep breathing can make stress work for you and not against you-Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just look for Switch on Your Brain in the App Store or Google Play or visit: https://theswitch.app-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

***Pre-order my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com/Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit here:https://www.drleafconference.comSign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747EPISODE DESCRIPTION: We love celebrating the different seasons, whether it’s the coziness of fall and the anticipation of those winter holidays, or the excitement of summertime and backyard get togethers with loved ones. But did you know that your mental and physical wellbeing is also seasonal? In this podcast I speak with Whole30 co-founder and N.Y. Times bestselling author Dallas Hartwig about the importance of living seasonally, tips to exercise, sleep and eat better, the importance of listening to your body, why having a purpose is so important for your mental and physical health, and more!For more info on Dallas and to get his book visit: https://dallashartwig.comRead the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/why-we-need-to-change-how-we-move-eat-sleep-and-connect-based-on-each-season-for-optimal-mental-brain-and-physical-health-interview-with-whole-30-co-founder-dallas-hartwig**Special offers from this episode's sponsors:-Thryve Gut Health (An amazing company that tests your unique microbiome and formulates custom probiotics that keep your gut and mind healthy!): Get 10% off your at-home test kit with the code DRLEAF at checkout. See the link for more information-BiOptimizers (The best digestive enzymes, which help keep my brain and gut happy and healthy!): Use code DRLEAF10 for 10% off any order, and save up to 48% off select packages: www.bioptimizers.com/drleafPodcast Highlights3:29 How seasonal living can improve our mental and physical health9:44 Why too much artificial light negatively affects our wellbeing15:40 How to learn how to listen to your body’s needs17:11 The 4 keys of seasonal living32:00 The difference between cravings and longing33:02 How has modern life disrupted our biology?37:00 How the seasons affect our hormones41:29 Tips to live more seasonally and improve your health48:50 Seasonal depression, mental illness and the modern world54:00 The importance of rest for your mental healthAdditional Resources:-Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just look for Switch on Your Brain in the App Store or Google Play or visit: https://theswitch.app-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health!-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.

***Pre-order my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com/Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit here:https://www.drleafconference.comSign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747SHOW DESCRIPTION: Whether we are talking about our relationship with ourselves or our relationship with food, it is important that we feel empowered to take charge of our life. In this podcast I speak with psychologist and food relationship strategist Dr. Ebony about toxic diet culture, learning how to improve your relationship with food and yourself, how to overcome power differentials in the therapy room, racial trauma and mental health, dealing with identity issues, healing from PTSD and complex trauma, and more!For more info on Dr. Ebony:Website - drebony.comInstagram - instagram.com/drebonyonlineGet her Therapy Cards - mytherapycards.comRead the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/healing-body-dysmorphia-ending-self-blame-trauma-recovery-strategies-with-dr-ebony-butler**Special offers from our sponsors**-BetterHelp (A great counseling app, making therapy affordable and accessible no matter where you are!): To get 10% offBetterHelp counseling during your first month see: trybetterhelp.com/drleaf-Public Goods (My favorite online store, which has everything you need, from cleaning products to food!): Receive $15 off your first Public Goods order with NO MINIMUM purchase. Just go to publicgoods.com/drleaf or use code DRLEAF at checkout.Podcast Highlights4:30 What is a food relationship strategist?7:35 Tips for improving your relationship with food and your body21:15 What is body dysmorphia, and how to overcome it24:23 How to heal PTSD and major traumas27:11 How to heal racial trauma and overcome self-blame37:00 Why are eating disorders so common in marginalized communities?Additional Resources:-Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just look for Switch on Your Brain in the App Store or Google Play or visit: https://theswitch.app-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health!Follow me on social media for daily mental self-care tips!-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.

***Pre-order my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com/Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 EPISODE DESCRIPTION:  In this podcast I speak with award-winning journalist and founder of Rebel Talent, Denise Brody, about how to navigate life with dyslexia, sensory differences, ADHD, or any other type of neurodiversity, how to talk to your boss and colleagues about mental health issues, why faking it till you make it is a bad idea, how to raise a kid with special needs, and more!Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/neurodiversityFor more info on Denise click here**Special offers from this episode's sponsors-Feals CBD (the best CBD out there!): To get 50% off your Feals CBD order and free shipping see feals/drleaf. Have questions about CBD? Feals has a free hotline and text message support to help guide your personal experience!-International Justice Mission: For just $45, you can provide trauma-informed therapy that will change a child's life. Head to https://IJM.org/DrLeaf, and help vulnerable children heal by giving the gift of therapy today.Podcast Highlights7:10 The myth of the normal brain, and why embracing our neurodiversity is the key to success at work and in life16:16; 32:16 How to talk to your boss about mental health issues, and the importance of mental health first aid in the office25:45 How to raise a child with special needs45:27 Why faking it till you make it is a bad idea, leading to burnout and other mental health issuesPre-order my new mental self-care tips book here for less 20%: https://drleaf.com/collections/all/products/101-ways-to-be-less-stressed  -Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now: https://theswitch.appInstagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit here:https://www.drleafconference.com  **Early bird tickets end October 15Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 (*Only available for U.S numbers at this time)EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Psychopaths: just the word conjures up images of scary, elusive figure intent on doing harm. But is being diagnosed as a psychopath a life sentence? Can they ever change? In this podcast I speak with Dr. James Fallon, neuroscientist, researcher, professor and diagnosed psychopath, about the role of nature versus nurture, getting inside the mind of a psychopath, how early childhood trauma can impact our development, the different kinds of empathy, the power of self-awareness and self-regulation, how to turn your weakness into your greatest strength, and more!For more info on James and to get his book visit: https://www.amazon.com/Psychopath-Inside-Neuroscientists-Personal-Journey/dp/1591846005Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/james-fallon**Special offer's from our sponsors**-Thryve Gut Health (An amazing company that tests your unique microbiome and formulates custom probiotics that keep your gut and mind healthy!): Get 10% off your at-home test kit with the code DRLEAF at checkout. See http://trythryve.com/DRLEAF for more informationPodcast Highlights7:10 How James found out he is a psychopath10:50 How childhood trauma can affect our genes17:30 Why both nature and nurture are important when it comes to our mental health22:30 How psychopaths’ brains are different from “normal” brains29:35 What is a psychopath?39:00 Why we are so fascinated with psychopaths49:45 How a sociopath is different to a psychopath1:02:00 How we can use self-regulation and self-awareness to rewire our brains and overcome negative genetic traitsAdditional Resources:**Pre-order my new mental self-care tips book here for less 20%: https://drleaf.com/collections/all/products/101-ways-to-be-less-stressed  -Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just look for Switch on Your Brain in the App Store or Google Play or visit: https://theswitch.appVisit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health!Follow me on social media for daily mental self-care tips!-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.

Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit here:https://www.drleafconference.com  **Early bird tickets end October 15Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 (*Only available for U.S numbers at this time)EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Relationships can be tough, especially during a global pandemic! Many of us are spending more time than ever before with our partner, while COVID-19 has made it harder to connect with others if we are single and looking for a relationship. Thankfully, whether we are single, in a relationship or somewhere in between, there are things we can do now to attract the kind of love we want in our lives, as I discuss in this podcast interview with bestselling author, speaker and couple’s counselor Monica Berg. We talk about everything you need to know about healthy relationships, including why we need to rethink love, how to attract the kind of love you want, rekindling love in your life, building frameworks for lasting and fulfilling relationships, tips for single people, how to become more comfortable with change, why we need to argue more and how to argue better. For more info on Monica and to get her books visit: https://rethinklife.today/Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/monica-berg**Special offers from this episode's sponsors**-Function of Beauty (the world’s first fully customizable, natural hair care brand that allows you to create hair products based on your individual hair type & goals): Go to functionofbeauty.com/drleaf for 20% off your first order!-BetterHelp (My favorite counseling app, making therapy affordable and accessible no matter where you are!): To get 10% offBetterHelp counseling during your first month see trybetterhelp.com/drleafPodcast highlights:3:00 How to overcome the fear of change7:10 How to stop letting emotions rule your life11:40 Why we need to rethink love, and why the most important relationship you have is with yourself15:55 How to love yourself and overcome shame, fear and guilt19:10 Tips for single people looking for a great relationship20:49 Why you need to be your own personal “baggage claim”, and the danger of going into a relationship waiting for the other person to make you happy23:00 The difference between unconditional and ego-based love, and how to have a successful relationship29:00 How to argue better36:14 The one thing you can do now for a better relationship40:45 Are dating apps good for us?**Pre-order my new mental self-care tips book here for less 20%: https://drleaf.com/collections/all/products/101-ways-to-be-less-stressed-Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just visit: https://theswitch.app-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/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.

Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit here:https://www.drleafconference.com  **Early bird tickets end October 15Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 (*Only available for U.S numbers at this time)SHOW DESCRIPTION: Little is known about schizophrenia, even today. There is so much misinformation about this kind of mental distress, it is no wonder many people find it confusing and even frightening. In this podcast I speak with NY Times best-selling author and journalist Bob Kolker about his new book, Hidden Valley Road, and the extraordinary story of the Galvin family and their six sons who were diagnosed with schizophrenia in the 1960s/1970s, why so little is known about this type of mental ill-health, past and current treatment options, how to change the narrative around schizophrenia and mental health, and more!  To get Bob's amazing book visit: http://hidden-valley-road.com And follow him on social media: Twitter: @bobkolker Instagram: @bobkolker Facebook: www.facebook.com/bobkolker  Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/hidden-valley-road**Special offer's from our episode sponsors**-ThirdLove Bras (If you are like me, you know how hard it is to find a bra that looks and feels good, which is why I love ThirdLove, the most comfortable bra company around!): To get 10% off your ThirdLove Bra order see: https://thirdlove.com/drleaf-BiOptimizers (The best digestive enzymes, which help keep my brain and gut happy and healthy!):  Use code DRLEAF10 for 10% off any order, and save up to 48% off select packages: www.bioptimizers.com/drleafPodcast Highlights4:00 Why are we so afraid of schizophrenia?11:10 Schizophrenia: nature vs. nurture? 12:22 Common misconceptions & myths about schizophrenia20:10 Why we need to see mental ill-health not as a diseases that need to be solved, but about stories that need to be heard and understood25:47 The extraordinary story of the Galvins and how the stigma associated with mental ill-health can affect families for generations35:40 How the story of the Galvin family transformed the way we understand mental health struggles, especially schizophrenia46:25 How mental health can affect the whole family, and where we are currently with schizophrenia treatment **Pre-order my new mental self-care tips book here for less 20%: https://drleaf.com/collections/all/products/101-ways-to-be-less-stressed  -Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just visit: https://theswitch.appVisit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources -Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/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.

Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit here:https://www.drleafconference.com  **Early bird tickets end October 15Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 (*Only available for U.S numbers at this time)Show Description:In this podcast I speak with integrative neurologist Dr. Kulreet Chaudhary about why modern western medicine is failing to heal people, the difference between a health-based and diseased-based approach to medicine, how Ayurvedic medicine and sound therapy can reduce anxiety and heal chronic pain, and more.For more info on Dr. Kulreet visit:https://drkulreetchaudhary.com/https://www.facebook.com/drkulreetchaudharyhttps://twitter.com/drkchaudharyRead the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-sound-therapy-can-reduce-anxiety-heal-chronic-pain-the-benefits-of-ayurvedic-medicine-for-mental-physical-health-with-dr-kulreet-chaudhary**Special offer's from our sponsors**-Blinkist (This is one of my favorite ways to pass the time while exercising and build my brain, which improves mental resilience!): To get your free week on Blinkist AND 25% off your subscription see: https://www.blinkist.com/nc/partners/cleaning-up-the-mental-mess-Liquid I.V Electrolytes (The quickest and easiest way to stay hydrated, which is an important part of any mental self-care regimen): Get 25% off with code DRLEAF at checkout https://liquid-iv.comPodcast Highlights3:00, 19:05 Why our current medical system is failing us5:28 What Ayurvedic medicine is and how it can help you12:14 How sound therapy can improve your mental and physical wellbeing22:04 How the “sound” of your thinking affects your health, right down to the cellular level30:43 The difference between disease management and a health-based approach to medicine, why **Pre-order my new mental self-care tips book here for less 20%: https://drleaf.com/collections/all/products/101-ways-to-be-less-stressed  -Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription: https://theswitch.appVisit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources, tips, and tools.-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!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit here:https://www.drleafconference.com  **Early bird tickets end October 15  Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 (*Only available for U.S numbers at this time) Show Description: Human mental health is infinitely complex. We all battle in different ways, we all struggle, and we all need to learn how to cope, process, feel and experience life’s ups and downs. The fundamental way we do this is by listening to the signals our brain and body send us, like anxiety and depression, and getting to the root of what these mental and physical symptoms are telling us about the imbalance in our life.In this podcast I speak with holistic board-certified psychiatrist, acupuncturist and yoga teacher Dr. Ellen Vora about how it is possible to learn to understand and manage our mental health by embracing these signals and listening to what they have to say, how facing the root of our fears and anxiety helps us find true healing, what a functional medicine approach to mental health looks like, why the current system of mental healthcare needs to change, the relationship between psychotropic medication, withdrawal and mental health, and more!For more info on Dr. Ellen visit: www.ellenvora.com.Follow her on social media: @ellenvoramdRead the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-begin-finding-the-root-issue-of-your-anxiety-depression-everything-you-need-to-know-about-tapering-off-medication-with-psychiatrist-dr-ellen-vora **Special offers from this episode's sponsors** -International Justice Mission: For just $45, you can provide trauma-informed therapy that will change a child's life. Head to https://IJM.org/DrLeaf, and help vulnerable children heal by giving the gift of therapy today.  -Plushcare: PlushCare makes it easier than ever to take care of yourself, inside and out. Start your membership today. Go to https://PlushCare.com/drleaf to start your FREE 30-day trial.     Podcast Highlights6:00 Why Ellen went from being an English major at Yale to studying mental health12:30 The questions you should be asking your anxiety or depression to find the root issue(s)22:00 Why it’s vital to look at anxiety and depression as warning signals NOT diseases, and how to identity these warning signals early35:48 What role medications play in mental health and the chemical imbalance myth51:41 How psychiatric drugs change our brains, why withdrawal is so difficult and how we can make the process easier1:02:44 How the mental healthcare system is starting to change for the better & how you can take charge of your mental health**Pre-order my new mental self-care tips book here for less 20%: https://drleaf.com/collections/all/products/101-ways-to-be-less-stressed  -Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just look for Switch on Your Brain in the App Store or Google Play or visit: https://theswitch.app  -Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health!  -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.

Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit here:https://www.drleafconference.com  **Early bird tickets end October 15  **Pre-order my new mental self-care tips book here for less 20%: https://drleaf.com/collections/all/products/101-ways-to-be-less-stressed  Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to 1(833) 285 3747 (*Only available for U.S numbers at this time)  When we think of genes, we tend to think about the genes we do have and the ones we don’t have, not the genes we can change. But the truth is that we have a lot of control over our genetic activity. Yes, some genes we cannot do much about, but the vast majority of our DNA listens to us: our thoughts, choices and behavior. In this podcast I speak with Harvard professor, neuroscientist and researcher Dr. Rudolph E. Tanzi, one of Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people and founder of the field of neurogenetics, about the influence we have over our genetic activity, how our lifestyle impacts our wellbeing on the level of our DNA, how to keep our brains and bodies young and healthy, the relationship between spirituality and science, the power of mindful thinking, and so much more!  Read the blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-use-your-thoughts-to-influence-your-gene-expression-for-now-and-future-generations-the-five-most-widespread-myths-about-the-brain-that-may-be-limiting-your-potential-with-dr-rudolph-tanziFor more info on Dr. Tanzi and to get his books visit: https://www.madrc.org/members/10924  ***Special offers from our sponsors***  -Ritual (my favorite multivitamin! And they have options for men too!): To get 10% off your first three months of Ritual multivitamins see: https://ritual.com/drleaf  -Thrive Market (where I do all my online grocery shopping + they have the best clean skincare products!): try Thrive Market today and become a member risk-free! Go to thrivemarket.com/DRLEAF. Join today and you’ll get up to $20 in shopping credit toward your first order!    Podcast Highlights 4:45 The importance of deep thinking to learn and understand 10:00 The close relationship between science and spirituality  22:33 Genes, epigenetics and how we can control our DNA expression 29:00 Why what we think today can affect future generations  36:29 How our lifestyle choices can prevent Alzheimer’s and cognitive decline 56:00 Why learning is about brain connectivity, not brain activity  Additional Resources:  -Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just look for Switch on Your Brain in the App Store or Google Play or visit: https://theswitch.app  -Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health!  Follow me on social media for daily mental self-care tips! -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 If 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.

Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit here:https://www.drleafconference.com  **Early bird tickets end October 15  Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 (*Only available for U.S numbers at this time)  Show Description: The human brain is designed to be habitual—this has helped us survive over the centuries. But what happens when we build toxic habits that hold us back? How do we overcome negative thinking patterns that keep us stuck? In this podcast I speak with social psychologist, bestselling author and podcast host Dr. Amy Johnson about how we can find true and lasting freedom from unwanted habits, how to not be afraid of change, how to build new habits based on insight, not willpower, and how to help someone change without becoming an enabler.  For more info on Dr. Amy: www.DrAmyJohnson.com And to sign up for her course visit: https://www.TheLittleSchoolofBigChange.com *Get $50 off the course with code DrLeaf  Read the show blog here:  https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-unwire-addiction-toxic-habits-from-our-brains-why-focusing-on-willpower-is-ineffective-and-counterproductive-tips-on-how-to-help-someone-without-enabling-them-with-dr-amy-johnson**Special offers from this episode's sponsors** -NOOM (the app I use and recommend to help you build healthy eating and workout habits): For your NOOM special offer see: https://noom.com/drleaf  -JENNI KAYNE (my favorite home and clothing online shop.They have the softest sweaters!): Get 20% off your first order when you use code DRLEAF at checkout: https://jennikayne.com   Podcast Highlights4:00 How to break habits based on insight, not willpower23:30 How to find true freedom from bad habits25:24 What habits really are29:30 The difference between mental habits and behavioral habits37:50 How focusing on our willpower can backfire44:30 Common mistakes people make when trying to change47:46 How we can help a loved one change a bad habit or addictionAdditional Resources:  **Pre-order my new mental self-care tips book here for less 20%: https://drleaf.com/collections/all/products/101-ways-to-be-less-stressed  -Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just look for Switch on Your Brain in the App Store or Google Play or visit: https://theswitch.app  Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health!  Follow me on social media for daily mental self-care tips! -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  If 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.

Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit here:https://www.drleafconference.com  **Early bird tickets end October 15  -Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 (*Only available for U.S numbers at this time)   Show Description: In this podcast (episode #205) and blog, I speak with top podcast host, author and businesswoman Morra Aarons-Mele about how to turn social anxiety into your greatest asset, the many benefits of being an introvert and how to reduce mental stress and anxiety in the workplace.   For more info on Morra visit: https://www.wearewomenonline.com/ and https://www.womenandwork.org/ Listen to her podcast here: https://hbr.org/podcast/2019/09/introducing-the-anxious-achiever  Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-turn-social-anxiety-into-your-greatest-asset-the-benefits-of-being-an-introvert-tips-for-reducing-burnout-workplace-anxiety-interview-with-morra-aarons-mele**Special offers from our sponsors:  -Blinkist (my favorite reading app): To get your free week on Blinkist AND 25% off your subscription see: https://www.blinkist.com/nc/partners/cleaning-up-the-mental-mess  -International Justice Mission: For just $45, you can provide trauma-informed therapy that will change a child's life. Head to https://IJM.org/DrLeaf, and help vulnerable children heal by giving the gift of therapy today.Podcast Highlights4:20 How to survive working at home during the pandemic7:35 How to manage your anxiety during COVID11:24 How helping others helps you16:44 How to handle anxiety in the workplace32:16 Women, anxiety and the workplace39:11 Managing burnout and anxiety as a leader47:50 How to build a career if you are an anxious introvertAdditional Resources:  **Pre-order my new mental self-care tips book here for less 20%: https://drleaf.com/collections/all/products/101-ways-to-be-less-stressed  -Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just look for Switch on Your Brain in the App Store or Google Play or visit: https://theswitch.app  -Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health!  Follow me on social media for daily mental self-care tips! -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  If 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.

Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit here:https://www.drleafconference.com  **Early bird tickets end October 15  When it comes to our relationships, we often fall into the trap of behaving like we think we should, rather than getting to the root of why and how we really connect to other people. In this podcast episode I speak with international speaker and human connection specialist Mark Groves about the nature of human connection, common relationship mistakes we all make, how to improve our relationships, the difference between vulnerability and oversharing, how to embrace our emotions and connections, what women need to know about men and what men need to know about women, and so much more!  Read the show blog here:  https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/the-difference-between-courageous-vulnerability-and-wound-based-oversharing-the-1-relationship-killer-according-to-human-connection-specialist-mark-grovesFor more info on Mark visit: https://markgroves.com/ https://createthelove.com/Follow him on social media: @createthelove  **special offer from this week's sponsor: -Public Goods (my favorite online stores!): Receive $15  off your first Public Goods order with NO MINIMUM purchase. Just go to https://publicgoods.com/drleaf or use code DRLEAF at checkout.  Podcast Highlights2:44 The power of laughter and how humor can heal us7:20 The nature of human connection18:27 How to deal with major relationship killers36:50 Things women need to know about men that will help in a relationship44:50 The importance of boundaries in a relationship46:20 How to recover from a break up55:26 The difference between being vulnerable and opening ourselves up too muchAdditional Resources:  -Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 (*Only available for U.S numbers at this time)  **Pre-order my new mental self-care tips book here for less 20%: https://drleaf.com/collections/all/products/101-ways-to-be-less-stressed  -Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just look for Switch on Your Brain in the App Store or Google Play or visit: https://theswitch.app  -Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health!  Follow me on social media for daily mental self-care tips! -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  If 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.

Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit here:https://www.drleafconference.com  **Early bird tickets end October 15  Neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s can be incredibly frightening. The idea of losing your mind, the very thing that makes you human, is a scary thing, especially since it seems to happen more these days than ever before, and at a younger age. There is so much we don’t know about why this happens, or why Alzheimer’s is the 3rd leading causing of death in USA today. Brain diseases and cognitive decline are the last frontier: it is the area where we have been the least successful in science and medicine. But there is reason to hope! In this podcast, I speak with bestselling author and intentionally recognised neurodegenerative diseases expert Dr. Dale Bredesen about preventing and heal neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, why we have misunderstood the true nature of cognitive decline, how to keep our brains young and healthy, and more!   Dr. Bredesen's social media:  drbredesen.com Twitter -  @DrDaleBredesen Facebook - @drdalebredesen Instagram - drdalebredesen  For more info on Apollo Health: Twitter - @ApolloHealthCo Facebook - @apollohealthco Instagram - apollohealthco  Read the show blog here:  https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/title-2**Special offers from this episode's sponsors:  -Feals CBD (the best CBD out there!): To get 50% off your Feals CBD order and free shipping see https://feals.com/drleaf.   -BLUblox (the best glasses to reduce your exposure to harmful blue and green light): To get 15% off your BLUblox glasses use the code LEAF15 at checkout: https://BLUblox.com/drleaf  Podcast Highlights4:04 How we can prevent & reverse neurodegenerative diseases7:00 Why we have been looking at Alzheimer’s from the wrong perspective9:05 The truth about Alzheimer’s19:40 Stress and neurodegenerative diseases23:44 The different types of Alzheimer’s42:00 How the science and medicine of Alzheimer’s is changing49:10 How to treat neurodegenerative diseases59:40 The importance of DHEA for brain health1:06:01 Statins and brain healthAdditional Resources:  Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 (*Only available for U.S numbers at this time)  **Pre-order my new mental self-care tips book here for less 20%: https://drleaf.com/collections/all/products/101-ways-to-be-less-stressed  -Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just look for Switch on Your Brain in the App Store or Google Play or visit: https://theswitch.app  -Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health!  Follow me on social media for daily mental self-care tips! -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  If 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.

Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit here:https://www.drleafconference.com  **Early bird tickets end October 15  Show description:  When it comes to our mental and physical health, we often focus on what we should eat, how much we should exercise, and how much we should meditate, and forget to take a good look at where we spend most of our time: our homes. In this podcast, I speak with Marilee Nelson, founder of Branch Basics, about how the hidden toxins in our home can affect our mental and physical wellbeing, how to keep our living spaces free of toxic chemicals and products, how to protect our brains and bodies outside of the home and more!  For more info on Branch Basics & Marilee visit: https://branchbasics.com/partner/drleaf/ Get 15% off your Branch Basics Starter Kit with code DRLEAF  Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/detergents-dish-soaps-and-depression-how-cleaning-products-are-messing-up-your-mental-health-interview-with-marilee-nelson-from-branch-basics**Special offers from our sponsors:  -BiOptimizers (my favorite supplement company): Magnesium Breakthrough Supplement: Get 10% off from the normal package price with coupon code DRLEAF10: https://magbreakthrough.com/leaf  -The PayPal app (the best way to donate and send money!): Download the app today and save: https://www.paypal.com/us/webapps/mpp/mobile-apps?_ke=   Podcast Highlights: 2:15 Why Marilee started Branch Basics7:00 How the toxic chemicals in our home can harm us11:44 How to remove the toxic chemicals from your home16:55 What is Branch Basics?22:30 How common toxins in our home can cause mental health issues29:45 How toxins in our home affect our physical health32:40 How toxic chemicals affect our environment34:00 How to protect yourself outside the homeAdditional Resources:  -Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 (*Only available for U.S numbers at this time)  **Pre-order my new mental self-care tips book here for less 20%: https://drleaf.com/collections/all/products/101-ways-to-be-less-stressed  -Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just look for Switch on Your Brain in the App Store or Google Play or visit: https://theswitch.app  -Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health!  Follow me on social media for daily mental self-care tips! -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  If 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.

Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit here: https://www.drleafconference.com  **Early bird ticket sale ends October 15!Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 (*Only available for U.S numbers at this time)  **Pre-order my new mental self-care tips book here: https://drleaf.com/collections/all/products/101-ways-to-be-less-stressed  Show Description:  For many people, brain maps can be quite alien and strange. What are they telling us? What do they mean? Do all these shapes and colors and symbols mean there is something terribly wrong with me? It certainly doesn’t help when you read sensationalist headlines like “This is your brain on drugs!” or “This is what happens to your brain when you are stressed!”, which only serve to make us more nervous about what is happening between our ears. In this podcast, I speak with UCLA-trained neuroscientist, top performance coach and founder of The Peak Brain Institute Dr. Andrew Hill about what brain scans an tell us about our brain, the role they play in neurofeedback therapy, how neurofeedback and brain scans can boost our performance and help treat depression, anxiety, addiction and PTSD, the myth of the normal brain, how to biohack sleep, and so much more!  For more info on Dr. Andrew & his clinic visit: http://peakbraininstitute.com/ Twitter: @PeakBrainLA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeakBrainInstitute Instagram: @PeakBrainLA Read the show blog here:  https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-neurofeedback-can-help-treat-depression-anxiety-addiction-amp-ptsd-interview-with-dr-andrew-hill**Special offers from this episode's sponsors:** -HIYA HEALTH (the best children's multivitamin!): Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you MUST go to https://hiyahealth.com/DRLEAF or enter code DRLEAF at checkout.   -PUBLIC GOODS: Receive $15 off your first Public Goods order with NO MINIMUM purchase. Just go to https://publicgoods.com/DRLEAFor use code DRLEAF at checkout.Podcast Highlights2:22 How Andrew helps people heal their brains and reach their full potential13:00 What a QEEG is and why it is important21:50 How neurofeedback can change our brains28:00 The myth of the normal brain33:07 Biohacking the brain and body: the power of fasting and sleep45:30 How neurofeedback can enhance performance48:04 The importance of mindfulness49:58 How neurfeedback can improve our mental health-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health!Follow me on social media for daily mental self-care tips! -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-Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just look for Switch on Your Brain in the App Store or Google Play or visit: https://theswitch.appIf 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.

-Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 (*Only available for U.S numbers at this time)**Pre-order my new mental self-care tips book here: https://drleaf.com/collections/all/products/101-ways-to-be-less-stressedEmotions are powerful; they can make us feel like the whole world is crashing in around us, keeping us feeling trapped, stuck and helpless if we don’t face or deal with them. Indeed, if we feel something strongly, it can be hard to see the wood from the trees—how do we even start to heal when everything hurts? In this podcast, I speak with The Tapping Solution founder Nick Ortner about how tapping can help us process our emotions and find healing, how it can improve our mental and physical health, how to get started tapping, the science behind tapping, how tapping can help with chronic pain, and more!For more info on Nick and The Tapping Solution visit: www.thetappingsolution.comFollow Nick on instagram: @nickortnerRead the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-tapping-can-significantly-reduce-stress-anxiety-physical-pain-how-to-get-started-with-tapping-the-science-behind-the-method-with-tapping-solution-founder-nick-ortnerSpecial offers from this episode's sponsors:-PayPal is making it easy to pay safely, quickly and easily. Download the PayPal app today.Terms and conditions apply.-International Justice Mission: For just $45, you can provide trauma-informed therapy that will change a child's life. Head to https://IJM.org/DrLeaf, and help vulnerable children heal by giving the gift of therapy today.-ThirdLove (my favorite bra company!): Get 10% off your order at https://thirdlove.com/drleafPodcast Highlights8:05 What tapping is and how it can help you13:45 How tapping helps us deal with our past & our anxieties for the future21:13 How tapping works30:12 The science behind tapping38:32 How Tapping can help with chronic painAdditional resources:-Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just look for Switch on Your Brain in the App Store or Google Play or visit: https://theswitch.app-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health!Follow me on social media for daily mental self-care tips!-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.

-Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 (*Only available for U.S numbers at this time)   **Pre-order my new mental self-care tips book here: https://drleaf.com/collections/all/products/101-ways-to-be-less-stressed  When it comes to building up our mental strength and resilience, we tend to focus too much on what we should do, and not enough on what we shouldn’t do. In this podcast, I speak with therapist, speaker and successful author Amy Morin about why it is important to be aware of our weaknesses if we want to become mentally stronger, how our bad habits can keep us trapped if we don’t identify them, how we can choose how we react to any situation, how to help our children build up their mental strength and resilience, how we can improve our mental strength during the current pandemic, and more!   Amy's podcast - https://amymorinlcsw.com/mentally-strong-people-podcast/  Amy's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/amymorinauthor/  Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/what-mentally-strong-people-don-t-do-simple-strategies-to-take-back-control-of-your-mental-wellbeing-interview-with-psychotherapist-amy-morin**Special offers from this episode's sponsors:  -Ritual (my favorite multivitamins): To get 10% off your first three months of Ritual multivitamins see: https://ritual.com/drleaf  -NOOM (the best healthy habit company): For your NOOM special offer see: https://noom.com/DRLEAF  Podcast Highlights3:55 What mentally strong people don’t do17:36 What it looks like to be a mentally strong woman22:40 What it looks like to be a mentally strong parent36:28 How to stay mentally strong during COVID40:00 The wellness industry today: the good, the bad and the uglyAdditional resources:    -Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just look for Switch on Your Brain in the App Store or Google Play or visit: https://theswitch.app    -Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health!     Follow me on social media for daily mental self-care tips!  -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    If 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.

The wellness world can be overwhelming. There is so much advice out there, much of which is conflicting, that it is sometimes hard to know what to do or even who to believe. It can also affect our mental health, making us feel guilty if something that promises to “change your life forever” doesn’t work for us, or if we fail to do all 700 things we need to do each day to be healthy. In this podcast, I speak with successful entrepreneur and founder of the global wellness platform MindBodyGreen Jason Wachob about this wellness paradox, the current state of wellness industry, how to avoid wellness fads and trends, how to navigate the wellness industry so it helps, not harms, your mental health, the importance of being open-minded and curious, the best wellness advice from top experts, how to run a successful business and more!  For more info on Jason and mindbodygreen visit: https://www.mindbodygreen.com  Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/are-wellness-trends-harming-your-mental-health-the-mental-health-benefits-of-being-open-minded-amp-curious**Pre-order my new mental self-care tips book here: https://drleaf.com/collections/all/products/101-ways-to-be-less-stressed**Special offers from this episode's sponsors: -Get 10% off your order of BiOptimizer's Magnesium Breakthrough at https://bioptimizers.com/drleaf. Be sure to use DRLEAF10 for 10% off and free shipping on select orders.  Podcast Highlights2:25 Why & how Jason founded mindbodygreen8:10 The best health and wellness advice from top experts11:10 The importance of being curious and open-minded & how it can help our mental and brain health 17:30 How Jason manages his own mental and physical wellbeing22:00 Why mind-management is so essential & how to do it 28:40 Navigating trends in the wellness world & how to spot dangerous trends 38:20 How to navigate family life and a successful business48:50 MBG’s new supplements+ lineAdditional resources:   -Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 (*Only available for U.S numbers at this time)    -Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just look for Switch on Your Brain in the App Store or Google Play or visit: https://theswitch.app    -Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health!     Follow me on social media for daily mental self-care tips!  -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    If 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.

Suicide is a public health crisis with approximately 800,000 people dying by suicide each year. It is the 10th leading cause of deaths in the US and the 2nd leading cause of death globally. We all struggle with challenges in life, and find different ways to deal with and overcome these challenges. But what happens when our ability to cope turns toxic? What happens when our desire to survive ends up hurting us? In this podcast, I speak with therapist, author and grief counselor Kati Morten about self-harming behavior, how to identify and help someone who is self-harming, the difference between self-injuries and suicidal ideation, and what to do when someone you love is suicidal.Read the show blog here:https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/signs-someone-may-be-self-harming-how-you-can-help-what-to-do-if-you-or-someone-you-know-is-suicidal-with-therapist-kati-mortonFor more info on Kati visit: https://www.katimorton.com/  If you are feeling suicidal, contact the US national suicide prevention hotline today: 1-800-273-8255. The UK national suicide hotline is: Samaritans Helpline: 116 123. The Australian national suicide hotline is: 13 11 14 (within Australia). The South African national suicide hotline is: Call 0800 567 567 or SMS 31393.**Special offers from our sponsors:  -Blinkist (my favorite reading app): To get your free week on Blinkist AND 25% off your subscription see: https://www.blinkist.com/nc/partners/cleaning-up-the-mental-mess  -Liquid I.V Electrolytes (my favorite electrolytes!): Get 25% off with code DRLEAF at checkout https://liquid-iv.com  -International Justice Mission: For just $45, you can provide trauma-informed therapy that will change a child's life. Head to https://IJM.org/DrLeaf, and help vulnerable children heal by giving the gift of therapy today.   Podcast Highlights4:10 Self-harming behaviors and what to do about them15:00 The dangers of toxic positivity20:20 Healthy techniques to cope with life’s hardships26:00 How to transfer emotional energy from the unhealthy to the healthy33:33 How to help someone who is self-harming39:09 The relationship between self-harming behaviors and eating disorders51:26 What to do when you or someone you know is suicidalAdditional resources:   -Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 (*Only available for U.S numbers at this time)   -Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just look for Switch on Your Brain in the App Store or Google Play or visit: https://theswitch.app    -Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health!     Follow me on social media for daily mental self-care tips!  -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    If 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.

There are so many kinds of therapies and therapists out there that sometimes it can be hard to know who to reach out to for help, or where to even start looking. In this podcast I speak with registered psychotherapist Meghan Watson on find the right kind of therapy and therapist for you, the importance of the therapy-client relationship, why self-care is so important, how to end people-pleasing behavior, the importance of boundaries as an empath and more!  For more info on Meghan visit: Her personal website: watson-psychotherapy.com  Her practice website: bloompsychologyto.com Follow her on instagram: @thrive_withmeg  ***Special offers from this episode's sponsors: BLUblox (the best glasses to reduce your exposure to harmful blue and green light): To get 15% off your BLUblox glasses use the code LEAF15 at checkout: https://BLUblox.com/drleaf   Podcast Highlights2:30 Why Meghan wants to make mental healthcare accessible to everyone3:50 The different types of therapy10:15 How to find the right kind of therapist for you and your needs14:33 How to end the toxic people-pleasing cycle25:20 What Meghan does for her own self-care33:25 How to navigate life as an empath and set & enforce boundariesAdditional resources: -Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 (*Only available for U.S numbers at this time) -Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just look for Switch on Your Brain in the App Store or Google Play or visit: https://theswitch.app  -Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health!  Follow me on social media for daily mental self-care tips! -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  If 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.

Food can bring people together—just try think about one major event or holiday that is not marked by a shared meal. However, for many people, food can also be crutch, something that holds them back and prevents them from living the life they want. In this podcast, I talk with certified eating psychology coach Jessi Jean about compulsive eating habits and self-sabotaging behaviors, emotional binging, the different kinds of eating disorders, why diets often don’t work, and how to find freedom with food.  For more info on Jessi:  -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessijeannn/ -Website: https://risewithmeco.com/ -Podcast: The Dear Body Podcast » https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dear-body-podcast/id1460137502 -Free Morning Routine Challenge: http://www.risewithmemorningroutine.com/optin36649556  Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-overcome-emotional-compulsive-eating-tips-on-how-to-deal-with-an-eating-disorder-and-find-freedom-with-food-with-certified-eating-psychology-coach-jessi-jean***SPECIAL OFFERS FROM THIS EPISODE'S SPONSOR: -Plushcare: PlushCare makes it easier than ever to take care of yourself, inside and out. Start your membership today. Go to https://PlushCare.com/drleaf to start your FREE 30-day trial.   Podcast Highlights1:45 Why you need to give yourself permission to reinvent yourself5:11 Why what we are trying to hide from others will eventually explode9:50 Healing your relationship with food is a multidimensional process15:26 True behavior change is identity-shifting17:55 Food and addiction25:00 What is binge eating?31:00 How to find freedom with food39:34 What is the difference between binge eating and behaviors like bulimia and anorexia? Plus how to deal & healAdditional resources: -Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 (*Only available for U.S numbers at this time)  -Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just look for Switch on Your Brain in the App Store or Google Play or visit: https://theswitch.app  -Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health!  Follow me on social media for daily mental self-care tips! -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  If 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.

Dealing with money can be incredibly stressful—even just talking about it can give some people anxiety. This is even more true amid a global pandemic, where so much is unknown and uncertain, and where many people are not even sure where their next paycheck will come from. In this podcast, I speak with personal finance expert and bestselling author Rachel Cruze about managing money to reduce stress and anxiety, how to get out of debt, how to manage your money during crisis like COVID-19, how to have difficult conversations about money with your partner, how to improve your financial and mental health and so much more!  For more info on Rachel and to get her books visit: rachelcruze.com Pre-order her new book here: https://www.rachelcruze.com/store/product/know-yourself-know-your-money-book  Follow her on social media: -Twitter: https://twitter.com/rachelcruze -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelcruze/ -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rachelramseycruze -Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/rachelcruze  Read the show blog here:  https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/title-1**Special offers from our sponsors:  -Jenni Kayne: Get 20% off your first order when you use code DRLEAF at checkout: https://jennikayne.com  Podcast Highlights2:39 Why we all need to know how money works4:37 What are the most important things we need to learn when it comes to money?13:27 How should you manage your money in extreme situations or emergencies?20:15 How to talk about money in a relationshipAdditional resources: -Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 (*Only available for U.S numbers at this time)  -Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just look for Switch on Your Brain in the App Store or Google Play or visit: https://theswitch.app  -Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health!  Follow me on social media for daily mental self-care tips! -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 If 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.

We all have those times in our lives when a little spring cleaning is necessary. Things build up, we keep stuff that we don’t need and before you know it, we have a cupboard or garage full of clutter that we make sure our house guests don’t see. But what happens when our desire to keep things turns toxic? What happens when the clutter takes over our lives, and our mind? In this podcast, I speak with social worker and bestselling author Elaine Birchall about the relationship between hoarding and mental health, practical strategies to regain control over the clutter, how to help someone who is hoarding, and so much more!Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-hoarding-can-be-a-sign-of-a-mental-health-issue-tips-on-how-to-conquer-the-clutter-and-help-a-hoarder-with-social-worker-elaine-birchallFor more info on Elaine and to get her book: http://hoarding.ca/about-us/  **Special offer from our sponsors:  -BLUblox (the best glasses to reduce your exposure to harmful blue and green light): To get 15% off your BLUblox glasses use the code LEAF15 at checkout: https://BLUblox.com/drleaf  -Organifi (one of my favorite superfood companies!): Get up to 15% off your order of Organifi GOLD today with code DRLEAF. Just visit https://organifi.com/drleaf and use code DRLEAF at checkout.  Podcast Highlights3:30 How hoarding and mental health are connected6:56 The relationship between self-esteem and hoarding7:20 What is hoarding?16:49 How to regain control if you are hoarding24:04 Why do people hoard?27:30 How do you help someone who is hoarding?36:22 What is the difference between adaptive and maladaptive hoarding?41:53 Grief and hoarding44:05 Tips for a compulsive shopperAdditional resources: -Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 (*Only available for U.S numbers at this time)  -Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just look for Switch on Your Brain in the App Store or Google Play or visit: https://theswitch.app  -Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health!  Follow me on social media for daily mental self-care tips! -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  If 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.

If you have been following me for a while, you will know how much I love my infrared sauna from Sunlighten! It is an integral part of my mental and physical health regimen, my favorite place to do brain research and detox my mind, and something I cannot live without. In this podcast, Connie, the founder of Sunlighten Saunas, joins me to discuss why infrared heat is so good for us and why it makes us feel so good, the difference between infrared and conventional saunas, the best way to use an infrared sauna, common mistakes we make when using infrared saunas, infrared saunas and children, the incredible science behind Sunlighten’s saunas, and so much more.For more info on Sunlighten visit here and if you are interested in purchasing your own sauna mention my name at checkout to get a discount! Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-use-heat-light-sweat-to-improve-your-mental-health-interview-with-connie-zack-sunlighten-sauna-founder**Special offers from our sponsors:-Pique Tea: Go to https://piquetea.com/drleaf and use the code DRLEAF for 5% off sitewide. Podcast Highlights5:14 The science behind infrared saunas10:46 What are the health benefits of infrared saunas?15:30 Immunity and infrared saunas18:04 Infrared saunas and mental health27:19 How long should you stay in an infrared sauna?29:13 Are infrared saunas safe for children?33:00 Infrared saunas and pain relief33:40 Common mistakes people make when using an infrared sauna35:30 The anti-aging properties of infrared saunas40:30 What makes Sunlighten unique?Additional resources:-Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 (*Only available for U.S numbers at this time)-Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just look for Switch on Your Brain in the App Store or Google Play or visit: https://theswitch.app-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health!Follow me on social media for daily mental self-care tips!-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.

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.For more in on Dr. Susan and to get her book visit: https://www.susandavid.com  **Special offers from our sponsors: -ThirdLove Bras (the most comfortable bras): To get 15% off your ThirdLove Bra order see: https://thirdlove.com/drleaf  -BiOptimizers (my favorite supplement company): Magnesium Breakthrough Supplement: Get 10% off from the normal package price with coupon code DRLEAF10: https://magbreakthrough.com/leaf  Podcast Highlights2:18 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?Read the show blog here: https://anchor.fm/cleaningupthementalmess/episodes/How-to-Go-from-Emotionally-Fragile-to-Emotionally-Agile-with-Harvard-Psychologist-Dr--Susan-David-eij0frAdditional resources:  -Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 (*Only available for U.S numbers at this time)    -Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just look for Switch on Your Brain in the App Store or Google Play or visit: https://theswitch.app -Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health!     Follow me on social media for daily mental self-care tips!  -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    If 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.

Bad is bad, right? Well…not always. In this podcast I speak with acclaimed science writer John Tierney and pioneering research psychologist Roy F. Baumeister about their new book, The Power of Bad, how we can harness our negativity bias for good, why bad is the best teacher, how to avoid anticipating the worst and how to handle negativity on social media and in our relationships.For more info on Roy and John follow them on social media:@JohnTierneyNYC@RoyFBaumeister**Special offers from our sponsors:-Blinkist (my favorite reading app): To get your free week on Blinkist AND 25% off your subscription see: https://www.blinkist.com/nc/partners/cleaning-up-the-mental-mess-Thrive Market (the best grocery delivery service!): Go to thrivemarket.com/DRLEAF. Join today and you’ll get up to $20 in shopping credit toward your first order!Highlights5:05 Why the mind reacts more strongly to bad things8:17 What is the power of bad?11:10, 18:00 How can we use the bad for good?15:42 How is “bad” parenting good?20:30 How to handle negativity on social media21:46 What the bad can teach us22:35, 45:00 Dealing with the bad in a relationship24:40 How to give constructive criticism29:15 What is catastrophizing?37:46 The low bad diet-Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 (*Only available for U.S numbers at this time)-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2020 has definitely been one for the books, and it isn’t even over yet. Amid a global pandemic, so much is uncertain and unknown. What will the future look like? What will tomorrow look like? What will the world be like after all of this is over? It is not surprising that so many people are struggling with anxiety, grief, depression, anger and loneliness—we have all experienced low moments over the past few months. Thankfully, there is a way we can calm the mental chaos we are experiencing and take back control. In this week’s podcast and blog, I speak with Harvard-trained psychologist and health coach Dr. Sasha Heinz about why we struggle to get a handle on our anxiety, how to go from knowing what to do to doing it, how we can unsubscribe from our thoughts, how to handle pandemic fears and frustrations and what we can do now to create our own future, even when facing the unknown.      Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/title  For more info on Dr. Sasha see here: https://drsashaheinz.com  **Special offers from this episode's sponsor: -NOOM (the best healthy habit company!): For your NOOM special offer see: https://noom.com/DRLEAF  Podcast Highlights2:00 The intention-action gap, and how to overcome it7:18 How to get unstuck & control the mental chaos24:11 The different components of wellbeing27:30 Why we need to think about our thinking32:50 How to deal with grief and negative emotions36:40 The difference between clean pain and dirty pain40:35 How to unsubscribe from your own thoughtsAdditional resources:   -Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 (*Only available for U.S numbers at this time)    -Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just look for Switch on Your Brain in the App Store or Google Play or visit: https://theswitch.app    -Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health!     Follow me on social media for daily mental self-care tips!  -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    If 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.

Being a parent can be challenging, especially when it comes to teaching your child how to handle the hard stuff in life. There is a thin line between being overprotective and being overcritical, and often there are situations where doing or saying the right thing seems impossible. In this week’s podcast, I speak with child psychologist and best-selling author Dr. Tina Payne Bryson about why we need to let our children experience negative emotions like anxiety and irritation, how to help anxious children, how to show up when your child is struggling, common parenting mistakes we all make and how we can avoid them and more!Podcast Highlights2:19 What is the science behind the “why” of parenting?3:16 What is interpersonal neurobiology and why is it important as a parent?6:00 What are some of the major issues parents face today, and what can they do about them?46:00 Why the mind is so important when it comes to parenting47:00 Rethinking discipline & why punishment is not the answerFor more info on Dr. Tina and to get her books click hereRead the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-help-your-anxious-child-tip-for-raising-mentally-strong-children-interview-with-child-psychologist-dr-tina-bryson**Special offers from our sponsors:Ritual (my favorite multivitamins!): To get 10% off your first three months of Ritual multivitamins see: ritual/drleafFeals CBD (the best CBD out there!): To get 50% off your Feals CBD order and free shipping see feals/drleaf. Have questions about CBD? Feals has a free hotline and text message support to help guide your personal experience!-Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 (*Only available for U.S numbers at this time)-Get my new brain detox app SWITCH: https://theswitch.app-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.