Do you struggle to fall asleep, or stay asleep at night? We've all been there. Tossing and turning, anxiety levels rising.... Maybe you have tried every trick in the book to help but nothing seems to be working or sustainable. In this episode I discuss the one secret to guaranteed better sleep! 2019 Mental Health Summit: https://drleafconference.com To purchase the books and programs mentioned in this podcast: https://drleaf.com/collections/all (Also available on Kindle, Audible, Amazon, and whe...
Sep 25, 2019•22 min
Listen to the full interview I did recently on the Melanie Avalon Biohacking Podcast! I really enjoyed doing this interview and hope you find it helpful and insightful!Topics covered:-How our thoughts physically impact our brains and bodies-The role of genetics in mental health-How memories and habits are formed-The conscious and non-conscious mind-What diet should you be following?-Why failure is good-And more!!Shownotes: melanieavalon.com/switchMelanie's website: melanieavalon.com/podcast Spec...
Sep 20, 2019•1 hr 12 min
In this episode I discuss why I believe the self-help industry is doing more harm than good, and how it is contributing to the loneliness epidemic and increasing rates of suicide. In the second half of this episode I discuss how to overcome, or help someone else overcome, feelings of loneliness and isolation, and what self-help should look like. Kettle & Fire special offer: go to Kettleandfire.com/drleaf for 15% off your entire order. Four Sigmatic 15% discount link: foursigmatic.com/DRLEAF ...
Sep 11, 2019•22 min
The gut and brain are closely connected, so when your gut is unhealthy your brain and mental health may suffer. But with the right knowledge you can easily improve your gut health and boost your mental health! So in this episode I discuss how to repair & boost your gut health which will boost your mental health, how to improve overall digestion, and so much more. Joining me in the studio is Wade Lightheart from BiOptimizers. For more info on the gut/brain connection, and what and how to eat ...
Sep 04, 2019•30 min
We have all experienced those moments of panic when we feel ourselves going into total shutdown mode. It can happen unexpectedly, and often at night. So what do can you do in the moment to help yourself calm down and regain control? And how do you prevent these panic attacks from happening again? In this episode I discuss what panic attacks are, why they happen, how to deal with one in the moment, and how to prevent them in the future.-SWITCH app: https://theswitch.app-Four Sigmatic 15% discount...
Aug 28, 2019•27 min
In this episode I interview Wes from Joovv on all things red light therapy, what it is, how it can help with our memory and cognition, and how it can improve our mood, sleep, and so much more!-For more info on Joovv and to get your special offer go to: www.joovv.com/drleaf-To get your free week on Blinkist go to: https://blinkist.com/drleaf-Four Sigmatic 15% discount link: foursigmatic.com/drleaf or use coupon code DRLEAF at checkout-2019 Mental Health Summit: https://drleafconference.com-For mo...
Aug 14, 2019•28 min
In this podcast I give 3 simple and highly effective nutrition tips to help boost brain and mental health, and improve memory and cognition!-THINK AND EAT YOURSELF SMART: https://store.drleaf.com/collections/frontpage/products/think-eat-yourself-smart*Also available on Amazon, Audible, Kindle, and wherever books are sold!-2019 Mental Health Summit: https://drleafconference.com-Get up to 20% off your Pique Tea order and FREE shipping: https://www.piquetea.com/pages/sfbundle?rfsn=2982777.bb44aa&am...
Aug 07, 2019•30 min
Everyday we face toxic or negative situations that can really mess up our mental health if not managed correctly. In this episode I discuss how to deal with toxic people, words, and situations in the best way that will ensure your mental health is protected. -2019 Mental Health Summit: https://drleafconference.com-Blinkist link: https://blinkist.com/drleaf t-For more info on my research project and to donate: https://www.drleafresearch.com--SWITCH app: https://theswitch.app--Instagram: @drcaroli...
Jul 31, 2019•21 min
If you have suffered a trauma recently and find it hard to move on, or maybe you find yourself struggling to deal with the hardships in life, then this podcast is for you. In fact, this podcast episode is for everyone. In this episode I interview Lori Volkman, a member of my team and a lawyer who defends patients who have been involuntarily committed to psych wards. In this episode we discuss how to recover and deal with trauma, how to help someone who may be struggling with recovery, why we nee...
Jul 24, 2019•38 min
In this episode I discuss what Alzheimer's is, how it develops, how to prevent it, and how to help someone in your family or someone you know who may have it. -2019 Mental Health Summit: https://drleafconference.com- Blinkist link: https://blinkist.com/drleaf -For more info on my research project and to donate: https://www.drleafresearch.com--SWITCH app: https://theswitch.app--Instagram: @drcarolineleaf-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf--Visit my website at drleaf.com for more...
Jul 17, 2019•40 min
In this episode I discuss 4 simple and practical tips to help you reduce anxiety in your life immediately. These four steps will help you build up your stress resilience and help train your brain to correctly deal with anxiety. I use these tips in my life daily and they really work!-2019 Mental Health Summit: https://drleafconference.com*PRICES INCREASE JULY 16!*-Four Sigmatic 15% discount link: foursigmatic.com/DRLEAFor use coupon code DRLEAF at checkout-For more info on my research project and...
Jul 10, 2019•27 min
Everyday I receive questions on how to deal with burnout and it seems like more and more people are struggling with major mental health issues that are a direct result of burnout. Part of the problem is how our current society rewards workaholics, and part of the problem comes from a lack of awareness of the early symptoms of mental burnout. In this episode I discuss how to recognize and deal with the early stages of burnout, how to prevent burnout in the future, and what to do when you are in t...
Jul 03, 2019•24 min
Did you know stress can actually be good for you if managed correctly? And did you know there are things you can do now in your life to help you better manage stressful situations in the future and avoid burnout? In this episode I discuss 8 simple and highly effective mental tips to help you build up your stress resilience and protect your mental health--2019 Mental Health Summit: https://drleafconference.com*PRICES INCREASE JULY 16!*--For more info on my research project and to donate: https://...
Jun 26, 2019•23 min
Did you know arguing can actually be good for your mental health? In this episode I discuss how arguing can improve your mental health, how to correctly argue, how to resolve issues fast, and how to stop arguing over the same problem over and over again.--2019 Mental Health Summit: https://drleafconference.com--For more info on my research project and to donate: https://www.drleafresearch.com--SWITCH app: https://theswitch.app--Follow me on social media!Instagram: @drcarolineleafFacebook: Dr. Ca...
Jun 19, 2019•24 min
We all have bad days (or even bad weeks!) so in this episode I discuss 4 mental strategies to help you deal with bad days and weeks.2019 Mental Health Summit: https://drleafconference.comFor more info on my research project and to donate: https://www.drleafresearch.comSWITCH app: https://theswitch.appVisit my website at drleaf.com for more resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health! And be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter to get even more mental self-care ...
Jun 12, 2019•15 min
We all have that one person in our lives who is just so difficult to be around. Maybe it's a friend, a spouse, a child, a sister...In this episode I discuss how to deal with difficult people, how to best help them, and how to protect your mental health while dealing with these difficult people.2019 Mental Health Summit: https://drleafconference.comFor more info on my research project and to donate: https://www.drleafresearch.comVisit my website at drleaf.com for more resources, tips, and tools t...
Jun 05, 2019•29 min
In this episode I discuss 5 more simple and effective mental self-care techniques that will not only increase brain health, decrease anxiety, but also improve your mental health and mood! A few of the tips I discuss are also great for helping with panic attacks.2019 Mental Health Summit: https://drleafconference.comFor more info on my research project and to donate: https://www.drleafresearch.comVisit my website at drleaf.com for more resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your ...
May 29, 2019•23 min
In this episode I discuss 5 simple, practical, and effective tips that are guaranteed to boost your mental health and reduce anxiety in your life. Tune in next week for part 2 where I discuss 5 more tips! 2019 Mental Health Summit: https://drleafconference.comFor more info on my research project and to donate: https://www.drleafresearch.comVisit my website at drleaf.com for more resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health! And be sure to sign up for my weekly newsl...
May 23, 2019•27 min
Performance anxiety is not just something athletes, actors, speakers, students or CEOs feel. At some point in your life I am sure you have felt the pressure to perform a certain way or achieve a certain goal. And if you are anything like me, sometimes that pressure can cause extreme anxiety, stress, and mental blocks.In this podcast I discuss how to deal with performance anxiety whether or not you are an athlete, speaker, or executive. I also discuss some tips that will help overcome mental bloc...
May 15, 2019•17 min
Why do we keep making the same mistakes over and over again even though we know it's wrong? How do we stop this? In this episode I discuss why we keep making the same mistakes and how to put an end to these bad habits.2019 Mental Health Summit: https://drleafconference.comFor more info on, and to join in my research project: https://www.drleafresearch.comSWITCH app (coming soon!): https://theswitch.appVisit my website at drleaf.com for more resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal...
May 08, 2019•16 min
I really struggled with social anxiety, and sometimes still do but there is a way to overcome this. In this episode I discuss what is social anxiety, why we feel it, and how to overcome it using a few simple steps.2019 Mental Health Summit: https://drleafconference.comFor more info on, and to join in my research project: https://www.drleafresearch.comVisit my website at drleaf.com for more resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...
May 01, 2019•11 min
In this episode I discuss the difference between people-pleasing & peace-making, how to identify if you are a people-pleaser, why it's dangerous, and how to stop people-pleasing for good.Resources:THINK LEARN SUCCEED: https://store.drleaf.com/collections/frontpage/products/think-learn-succeed-bookTHE PERFECT YOU: https://store.drleaf.com/collections/frontpage/products/the-perfect-you2019 Mental Health Summit: https://drleafconference.comFor more info on, and to join in my research project: h...
Apr 24, 2019•16 min
Do you find yourself overthinking and overanalyzing every situation? Or perhaps it's something someone said? Do you find yourself getting more and more worked up the more you overthink?In this episode I discuss why we overthink, why it's bad for our mental health, and how to stop overthinking and overanalyzing once and for all.For more resources and info check out my website drleaf.com2019 Mental Health Summit: https://drleafconference.comFor more info on, and to join in my research project: htt...
Apr 17, 2019•22 min
So many people have asked me how to find the root of anxiety, depression, etc. We can feel the effects but in order to overcome these mental health issues we need to know what they are. In this episode I give 5 steps to identifying and eliminating the root of mental health problems. For more info on my research project and how you can get involved visit: https://www.drleafresearch.comFor more info on my 2019 Conference and to register visit: https://drleafconference.comTo sign up for my weekly n...
Apr 08, 2019•17 min
We have all had to face failure and disappointment in our lives. These negative experiences can really drain us emotionally and mentally, and if not dealt with correctly can create toxic structures in our brains. In this episode I discuss 5 steps to correctly dealing with disappointment and failure in order to move on and protect our mental health, and how to turn every failure into an opportunity to improve and grow.For more info on my research project and how you can get involved visit: https:...
Apr 01, 2019•13 min
An overwhelming majority fear and avoid change, yet change is one of the best things for mental, spiritual, emotional, and physical development. Even if we are one of those rare people who like change, it is often becuase we are more in love with the idea of change than the process itself. If it is so good why do we hate change? In this episode I discuss why we avoid change, how to train your brain to embrace and love change, and how to know when change is good and worth the effort.This is the s...
Mar 19, 2019•19 min
We have all experienced the Monday blues and Sunday scares. Some of you may experience it so intensely it may leave you feeling sick with anxiety. So how do we deal with the dread of Mondays and better prepare for the week ahead? In this episode I discuss some mental self-care techniques to help you prepare mentally for a busy week ahead and tips to help you avoid burnout. This is the sixth episode in my Think Learn Succeed series. For more info on my research project and how you can get involve...
Mar 11, 2019•18 min
Why do we forget names? Why is learning important? In this episode I discuss the main reasons we forget things, how to improve memory and learn even if you don't like the subject, and why learning correctly is one of the most beneficial things we can do to improve our mental health. This is the fifth episode in my Think Learn Succeed series. For more info on my research project and how you can get involved visit: https://www.drleafresearch.comFor more info on my 2019 Conference and to register (...
Mar 06, 2019•26 min
Mindfulness is a very hot topic now. And there are many benefits to being mindful through prayer or meditation. However, research has shown that mindfulness is not enough to help create sustainable healthy mental habits. We need to go beyond mindfulness. In this episode I discuss the benefits of mindfulness, and how to go beyond this first step. I also discuss the correct way to use mindfulness and the other 4 steps to deal with a crisis in the heat of the moment. This is the fourth episode in m...
Feb 26, 2019•14 min
We have all felt shame and guilt in our lives, and sometimes it feels like it never ends. We feel guilty for feeling guilty, and we feel ashamed to feel shame... We cannot seem to escape the shame spiral. Sound familiar? If you are struggling with shame, guilt, or condemnation then this episode is for you. In this episode I discuss why we feel shame, what it does in our brains and bodies, and how to get out of the shame spiral for good. This is the third episode in my Think Learn Succeed Book Cl...
Feb 19, 2019•18 min
