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The Dr. Leaf Show

Dr. Caroline Leaf

300 episodes

Hi! I’m Dr. Caroline Leaf. I’m a cognitive neuroscientist, author, & mental health expert. Whether you are struggling in your personal life or simply want to learn how to understand and use your mind to live your best life, this podcast will provide you with practical & scientific tips and tools to help you take back control over your mental, emotional, and physical health. Visit: https://drleaf.com*DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult with your personal physician if you have any personal medical questions.

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  1. How guilt can make us better people

    · 22 min

    In this podcast I talk about the relationship between guilt and compassion, and how to manage feelings of guilt to improve your mental health, relationships and life! This is a replay of a Neurolive webinar I did on my…

  2. The connection between Lyme disease and mental health struggles

    · 58 min

    In this episode, I interview filmmaker and advocate Lindsey Keys about how Lyme disease affects mental health, it's symptoms, and how to manage it. Chronic Lyme disease is still not recognized by many doctors, even…

  3. 3 tips to stop overthinking

    · 19 min

    In this podcast (episode #578) and blog, I talk about 3 ways to stop overthinking. This is a replay of a live webinar I did on my app Neurocycle. To listen to the full episode AD-FREE download the Neurocycle app here:…

  4. The scandalous but genius Mother of the Mind-Body Revolution

    · 1 h 21 min

    In this podcast I interview bestselling author and journalist Pamela Ryckman about her new book, Candace Pert: Genius, Greed, and Madness in the World of Science, Pamela talks about the life and career of one of the…

  5. Cellphones disrupt digestions?

    · 49 min

    In this podcast I talk about the relationship between what and how we eat and our mental health. This is a replay of a Neurolive webinar I did on my app. For the full webinar ad-free, please see Neurocycle.app. Our…

  6. Conquering panic attacks & curbing anxiety (with Matt Gutman)

    · 1 h 03 min

    In this podcast I talk to world-renowned reporter and author Matt Gutman about managing panic attacks, dealing with shame and regret, how to make our panic work for us and not against us, and so much more!…

  7. How to begin your healing journey

    · 31 min

    Sponsored by BON CHARGE: Make 2024 the year you experience less stress and more relaxation, even when you are on the go! Go to boncharge.com/LEAF and use coupon code LEAF to save 15% on your infrared sauna blanket. In…

  8. A Woman’s Guide to Better Healthspan, Brainspan, and Lifespan

    · 51 min

    Sponsored by Purity Woods: Turn back time on the appearance of your skin with Purity Woods’s Age-Defying Dream Cream! Purity Woods is currently offering 17% off sitewide but they have an additional 10% discount for my…

  9. The benefits of snoozing your alarm clock

    · 32 min

    In this podcast I talk about the benefits of snoozing! This is a replay of a Neurolive webinar I did on my app. For the full webinar AD-free, please see neurocycle.app. We have been told hitting the snooze button is a…

  10. What’s your Attachment Style? (with Thais Gibson)

    · 44 min

    In this podcast I talk to attachment theory expert and psychotherapist Thais Gibson about attachment styles, how childhood experiences shape us, why attachment styles can change, and more! 🚨Get 15% OFF Brain-Ee bundle…

  11. How to break down toxic thoughts using the Neurocycle

    · 36 min

    In this podcast I talk about the difference between thoughts and memories, and how to change your thoughts and memories through mind management. I also share how to break down toxic thoughts and build health new neural…

  12. How to NOT let stress age you (with Dr. Greg Kelly)

    · 41 min

    In this podcast I talk to Dr. Greg Kelly, author, researcher and senior director of Neurohacker, about aging, brain health, the mind-brain-body connection and tips for aging well! Resist aging at the cellular level,…

  13. How reading fiction makes you smarter & happier

    · 22 min

    In this podcast I talk about the many brain benefits of reading fiction! This is a replay of a Neurolive webinar I did on my app. For the full webinar AD-free, please see neurocycle.app. Did you know that reading…

  14. 5 second strategy to change your life

    · 1 h 20 min

    In this podcast I talk to bestselling author and top podcast host Mel Robbins about her book The High 5 Habit, the brain-mind-body connection, building self-confidence, and so much more! The high 5 habit is a simple…

  15. Dealing with "textxiety"

    · 23 min

    In this podcast I talk about how to manage texting anxiety (yes, it’s a thing!). I am sure you have had the experience where you see a text come through and your heart just sinks into your stomach. Texting anxiety is…

  16. Recognising & Interpreting your Warning Signals

    · 22 min

    In this podcast I talk about your warning signals and what they tell us about what is going on in our lives. This is a replay of a live webinar I did for my 2024 Brain Detox Challenge on my app Neurocycle. To listen to…

  17. The Friendship Recession

    · 26 min

    In this podcast I talk about the importance of friendships, and how they can impact our mental health. Friendships are a beautiful part of life that contribute so much value to our lives, in so many wonderful ways.…

  18. How to solidify healthy new habits

    · 27 min

    In this podcast I talk about the importance of step 5 in my Neurocycle process: the active reach. This is a replay of a Neurolive webinar I did on my app. For the full AD-FREE episode please see neurocycle.app. In…

  19. How to create peace in chaos

    · 24 min

    In this podcast I talk about how to find peace amid the chaos of life. Every so often, I feel like my peace is threatened, especially when faced with multiple, competing demands at the same time, mixed in with…

  20. 1 Powerful way to mentally recharge

    · 33 min

    In this podcast I talk about a powerful way to rest and recharge the brain: thinker moments! This is a replay of a live webinar I did for my 2024 Brain Detox Challenge on my app Neurocycle. Listen AD-FREE here:…

  21. Accepting being the villain

    · 20 min

    In this podcast I talk about how to manage being the “villain” in someone else’s story. It is impossible to always be the “good guy” in life. You may not see yourself as the villain, but someone else might. This is…

  22. Compassion Fatigue: The Signs + Solutions

    · 23 min

    This podcast is a recent replay of a Neurolive webinar I did on my app for my 2024 Brain Detox Challenge on the truth behind compassion fatigue. For more information on joining this challenge and watching my most…

  23. The problem with "time heals all"

    · 25 min

    In this podcast I talk about the problem with the phrase “time heals all”. There are so many phrases that we use without really thinking of their impact until it hits us—we are in a place where we experience first-hand…

  24. A NASA Astronaut's guide to facing failure

    · 1 h 11 min

    In this podcast I talk to NASA astronaut, Columbia professor, speaker, podcast host and bestselling author Dr. Mike Massimino about not accepting failure, the power of passion and grit, committing to your dreams, and…

  25. Finding the courage to face your faults

    · 25 min

    Join my annual Brain Detox Challenge here: https://drleaf.com/pages/brain-detox-challenge#?utm_medium=sms&utm_source=attentive&utm_campaign=Message-01-16-24-10:28In this podcast how recognizing and embracing our faults…

  26. How to raise good humans with Dr. Aliza Pressman

    · 1 h 01 min

    Join my annual Brain Detox Challenge here: https://drleaf.com/pages/brain-detox-challenge#?utm_medium=sms&utm_source=attentive&utm_campaign=Message-01-16-24-10:28 In this podcast I talk to developmental psychologist,…

  27. Surprising benefits of curiosity

    · 20 min

    Join my annual Brain Detox Challenge here: https://drleaf.com/pages/brain-detox-challenge#?utm_medium=sms&utm_source=attentive&utm_campaign=Message-01-16-24-10:28 In this podcast I talk about why curiosity is great…

  28. The power of “I don’t know” with Dr. Ellen Langer

    · 1 h 08 min

    In this podcast I speak with psychologist, Harvard professor and bestselling author Dr. Ellen Langer about what mindfulness is, how our minds affect our mental and physical wellbeing, what mind over matter really…

  29. You mind is NOT your brain

    · 25 min

    In this podcast I talk about the power of the nonconscious mind, and the different parts of the mind and how they work together. This is a replay of a live webinar I did for my 2024 Brain Detox Challenge on my app…

  30. How to multiply your time (with Rory Vaden)

    · 1 h 01 min

    In this podcast I talk to master strategist, best-selling author and speaker Rory Vaden about finding the question you are the answer to and the problem only you can solve, how to multiply your time, when to say no,…

  31. Befriending your intrusive thoughts

    · 25 min

    In this podcast I talk about how you can save yourself from the intrusive thoughts that are affecting you. It is important to realize that you are your mind, and your mind runs your brain and body. This means that you…

  32. Making lemonade out of life’s lemons with Tay Lautner

    · 45 min

    In this podcast I talk to Tay Lautner, registered nurse, mental health advocate and co-host of the popular podcast The Squeeze, about her experiences as a health care provider over Covid, why her and her husband…

  33. Are we too dependent on therapy?

    · 33 min

    In this podcast I talk about what happens when we develop an overreliance on therapy, and how this can potentially affect our ability to work on our coping skills and self-reliance. Jon my annual Brain Detox Challenge…

  34. How to avoid the social media perfection trap

    · 25 min

    Jon my annual Brain Detox Challenge here: https://drleaf.com/pages/brain-detox-challenge#?utm_medium=sms&utm_source=attentive&utm_campaign=Message-01-16-24-10:28 In this podcast I talk about why it is okay if things…

  35. Toxic Positivity

    · 21 min

    Jon my annual Brain Detox Challenge here: https://drleaf.com/pages/brain-detox-challenge#?utm_medium=sms&utm_source=attentive&utm_campaign=Message-01-16-24-10:28 In this podcast I talk about the negative effects of…

  36. Addressing Asian-American trauma (with Soo Jin Lee and Linda Yoon)

    · 46 min

    Jon my annual Brain Detox Challenge here: https://drleaf.com/pages/brain-detox-challenge#?utm_medium=sms&utm_source=attentive&utm_campaign=Message-01-16-24-10:28 In this podcast I talk to professional therapists and…

  37. How nightmares can heal trauma (with Charlie Morley)

    · 56 min

    Jon my annual Brain Detox Challenge here: https://drleaf.com/pages/brain-detox-challenge#?utm_medium=sms&utm_source=attentive&utm_campaign=Message-01-16-24-10:28 In this podcast I talk to lucid dreaming teacher and…

  38. Healing your relationship with your body & food with Jessi Jean

    · 51 min

    In this episode, I talk to certified mind-body eating coach and top podcast host Jessi Jean about making peace with food and thriving in a body you love, how to heal emotional and binge eating, and so much more! •…

  39. 3 Tips to Live a Good Life (from a centenarian!)

    · 33 min

    In this episode, I share 3 scientific strategies to live a good AND long life! This is the subject of so many books and conversations, but in this episode I wanted to focus on Dr. Howard Tucker, who is currently 101…

  40. 5 steps to find the root of your worry & anxiety

    · 25 min

    In this podcast, I share how to use the 5-step Neurocycle system to manage worry and find the root cause of your anxiety.🚨Get 15% OFF Brain-Ee bundle here: https://drleaf.com 📲Get 20% off my brain detox app with code…

  41. Why people do bad things: what the Son of Sam killer can teach us about mass killings and the human mind

    · 49 min

    In this podcast I talk to behavioral specialist and author Dr. Michael A. Caparrelli about his fascinating new book Monster Mirror: 100 Hours with David Berkowitz, Once Known as Son of Sam, what talking to one of…

  42. How to heal intergenerational trauma with Dr. Mariel Buqué

    · 56 min

    In this podcast I talk to author, intergenerational trauma expert, and psychologist Dr. Mariel Buqué about the impacts of intergenerational trauma, her amazing new book Break the Cycle, how to find healing and peace in…

  43. How to worry the right way

    · 20 min

    In this episode I answer the question: can worry be good for you? And share how to worry in the right way! 🚨Get 15% OFF Brain-Ee bundle here: https://drleaf.com 📲Get 20% off my brain detox app with code NEUROCYCLE20…

  44. How to Be the Love You Seek with Dr. Nicole LePera

    · 1 h 03 min

    In this episode I interview Dr. Nicole LePera on how to heal your relationships, beginning with the one you have with yourself. Whether you struggle to maintain the kinds of relationships you want or are facing a…

  45. The truth about anxiety

    · 27 min

    Experiencing feelings of anxiety and sadness doesn’t mean you have a mental illness or that there is something wrong with your brain or that something is broken inside of you. Rather, it means you are having a…

  46. How to unlock your brain's true powers with Jim Kwik

    · 59 min

    In this episode, I interview expert brain coach, NYT bestselling author and memory expert Jim Kwik on how to unlock your brain's full powers, how to accelerate learning and increase brain health. Get Jim's new book…

  47. Finding happiness in the mess with Drybar co-founder Alli Webb

    · 49 min

    In this episode, I talk to DryBar founder and best-selling author Alli Webb about finding joy when your life is a mess, how to find yourself again after a crisis, dealing with imposter syndrome, and so much more! When…

  48. Ancient secrets for a peaceful life

    · 26 min

    In this episode, I share 3 tips from the ancient philosophers on how to have a peaceful life. 🚨Get 15% OFF Brain-Ee bundle here: https://drleaf.com 📲Get 20% off my brain detox app with code NEUROCYCLE20 (only for…

  49. How self-care becomes harmful

    · 20 min

    In this episode, I share how there is such a thing as too much self-care, and how to know when self-care is actually causing harm rather than healing. 🚨Get 15% OFF Brain-Ee bundle here: https://drleaf.com 📲Get 20%…

  50. 9 Travel tips for better mental health

    · 16 min

    In this episode, I share a few of my favorite travel tips to help you manage your mental health while on the go! 🚨Get 15% OFF Brain-Ee bundle here: https://drleaf.com 📲Get 20% off my brain detox app with code…

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