Sinopsis
Dr. Caroline Leaf is a cognitive neuroscientist, bestselling author, and mental health and mind expert. Whether you are struggling with a traumatic brain injury, anxiety, learning difficulties or depression, or you just want to learn how to understand and use your mind to live your best life, this podcast is for you! Each podcast will give you tips and tools to equip and empower you to find freedom and overcome mental-ill health.
Episodios
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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 Godin)
04/11/2020 Duración: 51min***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-ho
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The new rules of aging well, common meds that shouldn't be common + the mental health benefits of micro movements with Dr. Frank Lipman
02/11/2020 Duración: 42min***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=&am
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What NOT to say when apologizing, how to strengthen your relationship “immune system” + common mistakes people make in relationships (with Harvard-trained psychologist Dr. Melanie Joy)
30/10/2020 Duración: 01h02min***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
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Simple strategies to help improve your child's attention, anxiety, mood, and behavior + the best foods to give your child for healthy brain development (with child psychologist Dr. Nicole Beurkens)
28/10/2020 Duración: 57min***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
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How Lyme disease can affect your mental health + tips on how to find peace while living with the uncertainty & pain of a chronic health issue (with Jordan Younger)
26/10/2020 Duración: 59min***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/n
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How These Mushrooms & Adaptogens Can Help Grow Brain Cells, Reduce Anxiety, and Fight off Depression (with Four Sigmatic Founder Tero Isokauppila)
23/10/2020 Duración: 57min***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
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How to train your mind to fight off anxiety, depression & viruses! (Interview with the legendary Wim Hof)
21/10/2020 Duración: 01h17min***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/blog
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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 Whole30 co-founder Dallas Hartwig)
19/10/2020 Duración: 01h16s***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: http
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Healing body dysmorphia & ending self-blame + trauma recovery strategies with Dr. Ebony Butler
16/10/2020 Duración: 01h01min***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/h
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Debunking the "normal" brain myth, how to make neurodiversity (ADD, dyslexia, ADHD, dysgraphia) your most valuable asset in school, work, and life + tips for parents with special needs children
14/10/2020 Duración: 55min***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!-I
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Inside the mind of a psychopath + solving the nature vs. nurture debate when it comes to mental illness (Interview with Professor James Fallon)
12/10/2020 Duración: 01h07minRegister 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-Neuroscien
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The Mental Health Benefits of a Good Argument + Dispelling Common Myths That Could be Sabotaging Your Relationships (with Relationship Expert Monica Berg)
09/10/2020 Duración: 45minRegister 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, rekind
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Schizophrenia: causes, cures, common myths + the true story of one family’s experience with 6 kids diagnosed with schizophrenia (with author Robert Kolker)
07/10/2020 Duración: 54minRegister 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-valle
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How sound therapy can reduce anxiety & heal chronic pain + the benefits of Ayurvedic medicine for mental & physical health (with Dr. Kulreet Chaudhary)
05/10/2020 Duración: 01h23sRegister 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 o
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How to find the root issue of your anxiety & depression + everything you need to know about tapering off medication (Interview with psychiatrists Dr. Ellen Vora)
02/10/2020 Duración: 01h17minRegister 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
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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 Tanzi)
30/09/2020 Duración: 01h13minRegister 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 i
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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)
28/09/2020 Duración: 56minRegister 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.TheLittl
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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)
25/09/2020 Duración: 57minRegister 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-r
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The difference between courageous vulnerability and wound-based oversharing + the #1 relationship killer according to human connection specialist Mark Groves
23/09/2020 Duración: 01h04minRegister 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/ http
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The best things to do to keep your mind & brain healthy & prevent neurodegeneration (Interview with Dr. Dale Bredesen)
21/09/2020 Duración: 01h11minRegister 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!