Sign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&As and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I am going to talk about boundaries in friendships, and why it is okay to be honest and ask a friend for space. It is always okay to ask for space in a relationship. Boundaries are an important part of a healthy bond, as I discussed in a recent podcast and blog . We all have our own unique needs for “space”, and need ...
Mar 28, 2022•26 min•Ep. 368
Sign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&As and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to the founders of NED Ret and Adriaan about CBD, treating mental health issues holistically, natural remedies for anxiety and stress, and more. Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/can-cbd-actually-help-with-anxiety OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: - Perfect Keto Cereal: Visit perfectketo.com/cleani...
Mar 24, 2022•38 min•Ep. 367
Sign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&As and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about intrusive thoughts, and how to manage them using what I call “thinker moments”. As you have heard me say many times before, the brain is neuroplastic. This means it is constantly changing. We merge with our environments through our choices, including how long we decide to spend on our phone. “Thinker” tim...
Mar 21, 2022•31 min•Ep. 366
Sign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&As and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to actor, comedian, author and podcaster Josh Peck about fame, his incredible new book, the importance of self-esteem, overcoming addiction, and so much more. In his new book Happy People Are Annoying Josh talks about how he had to face life on life’s terms, and define what happiness meant to him as a unique in...
Mar 17, 2022•58 min•Ep. 365
Sign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&As and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about tips to boost your energy when you tired and overwhelmed. Why do we get tired? Our nonconscious mind never stops. It’s always trying to make us aware of issues that are damaging our resilience and causing neurophysiological disruptions in our brain and body. However, the conscious mind and brain do get ti...
Mar 14, 2022•26 min•Ep. 364
Get $40 off your Lumen device with code DRLEAF (limited to the first 100 users!): https://lumen.me/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=drleaf EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to Daniel Tal Mor, the founder, and CEO of Lumen, about the importance of a healthy metabolism for optimal mental health, and how everyone can attain it! Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/what-your-metabolism-can-tell-you-about-your-mental-health Sign up to Patreon to get ac...
Mar 10, 2022•35 min
Sign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&As and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about the difference between a significant other and a soulmate. A soulmate is word we use to describe a human bond that involves a deep and satisfying sense of peace and connection. We literally wire this connection with our mind over time (our mind is our “aliveness”, that is our ability to think, feel and ch...
Mar 07, 2022•19 min•Ep. 362
Sign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&As and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to social justice lawyer, podcast host and master coach Kara Loewentheil about how to identify and change established patterns of thinking that halt our progress, and so much more! Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-use-a-thought-ladder-to-identify-change-established-patterns-of-think...
Mar 03, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 361
Sign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&As and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In today’s podcast I am going to talk about grief, and answer some of your questions about dealing with and managing grief.Since grief is inescapable, and can come about for all sorts of reasons, it’s important to accept that it’s an intrinsic part of being human, instead of trying to avoid or suppress the emotion. Read the show blog...
Feb 28, 2022•36 min•Ep. 331
Sign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&As and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to therapist and author Whitney Goodman about her new book on toxic positivity, why good intentions are sometimes not good enough, and more! As Whitney notes in her new book, toxic positivity tends to shut down conversations, and often stops people from truly connecting—especially when it comes to the hard “stu...
Feb 24, 2022•45 min•Ep. 359
Sign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&As and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about something we all do: laughing! Have you ever thought about why emitting sounds from our mouths gives us so much joy? Even when those sounds can sometimes come out like a cackle, grunt, wheeze or even a snort? When we do this, we are most likely filled with joy, although there are times when people laugh o...
Feb 21, 2022•30 min•Ep. 358
Sign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&As and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this repost of one of my most popular podcast interviews, I talk to professor of psychology, licensed practitioner, international speaker, consultant and best-selling author Dr. Ramani Durvasula about the many facets of narcissism, how it damages relationships and leads to abuse, how the culture of narcissism and entitlement is ma...
Feb 17, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 357
Sign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&As and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I will give you my favorite, neuroscience-based tips to sleep better. Before I go into depth on this topic, I want to emphasize that everyone is different. Some people may need more sleep than others. Some people may find that certain tips to improve sleep quality don’t work for them—this is perfectly okay AND normal....
Feb 14, 2022•44 min•Ep. 318
Sign up to Patreon to get access to the full session video & audio + additional exclusive bonuses: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast you will get a chance to listen to the second session I did at my recent Mental Health Retreat in Dallas, Texas. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 🧠How the COVID pandemic has affect our minds, brains, and bodies 🧠How to use directed neuroplasticity (the Neurocycle) to wire out harmful COVID PTSD effects 🧠How Long COVID affects the...
Feb 10, 2022•38 min•Ep. 355
Sign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&As and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf *Content/trigger warning: the following discussion contains talk about abuse and trauma bonding* EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about trauma bonding, and how to start healing from the trauma of an abusive relationship. Trauma bonding generally occurs in abusive relationships. It is a psychological and emotional response to abuse, when the pe...
Feb 07, 2022•37 min
Sign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&As and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I speak to journalist and best-selling author Johann Hari about his incredible new book Stolen Focus , why our inability to focus, think deeply and pay attention has dramatically decreased, and what we can do about this as individuals and as a society. Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/why-you-can...
Feb 03, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 353
Sign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&As and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about how our emotions can affect our relationships, and how we can learn how to express our emotions while being mindful of the other people in our lives. Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-express-intense-emotions-in-a-healthy-way EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 3:30, 19:00 What an emotion is &...
Jan 31, 2022•46 min•Ep. 352
Sign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&As and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I interview bestselling author, podcast host and holistic meditation and wellness teacher Kimberly Snyder about how to fall back in love with yourself, realize you are more than enough, and create the life you deserve. Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-fall-back-in-love-with-yourself-find-y...
Jan 27, 2022•59 min•Ep. 381
Sign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&As and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about the importance of asking for help, and why we all need help at times! The Beatles really got it right. There are times when we will cry out “ Help, I need somebody !”. We can’t do everything alone, and we shouldn’t be shamed for needing help . Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/why-it-...
Jan 24, 2022•26 min•Ep. 350
Sign up to Patreon to get access to the full session video & audio + additional exclusive bonuses: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast you will get a chance to listen to the first session I did at my recent Mental Health Retreat in Dallas, Texas. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 🧠How to identify, set, and maintain healthy self-boundaries 🧠Different types of self-boundaries 🧠How to avoid common mistakes when setting self-boundaries 🧠How self-boundaries can help ...
Jan 20, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 349
Sign up to Patreon to get exclusive bonus content like ad-free podcasts (the most recent one on managing emotional reactivity levels is out now!), digital downloads (like my favorite brain-boosting recipes!), live Q&As with me and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I discuss some of the best mental health lessons from my favorite new TV show Ted Lasso! Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/the-best-mental-health-lessons-from-ted...
Jan 17, 2022•34 min•Ep. 348
Sign up to Patreon to get exclusive bonus content like ad-free podcasts (the most recent one on managing emotional reactivity levels is out now!), digital downloads (like my favorite brain-boosting recipes!), live Q&As with me and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I speak to bestselling author and founder of Girl Talk Sarah Pendrick about owning your worth, cultivating self-love, and so much more! Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blo...
Jan 13, 2022•51 min•Ep. 347
Sign up to Patreon to get exclusive bonus content like ad-free podcasts (the most recent one on managing emotional reactivity levels is out now!), digital downloads (like my favorite brain-boosting recipes!), live Q&As with me and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about how to manage your mental health when a relationship changes or ends. Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/relationships-ending Get my new book Cleaning...
Jan 10, 2022•32 min•Ep. 346
Sign up to Patreon to get exclusive bonus content like ad-free podcasts (the most recent one on managing emotional reactivity levels is out now!), digital downloads (like my favorite brain-boosting recipes!), live Q&As with me and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about New Year’s resolutions, including the neuroscience of resolutions, how to think about and make New Year’s resolutions, and how to use resolutions to bring about sustainab...
Jan 06, 2022•52 min•Ep. 345
Sign up to Patreon to get exclusive bonus content like ad-free podcasts (the most recent one on managing emotional reactivity levels is out now!), digital downloads (like my favorite brain-boosting recipes!), live Q&As with me and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this week’s podcast I talk about the importance of self-awareness and how it is a key part of the healing process. Without awareness, we cannot change or move forward. To make changes in our thoug...
Dec 20, 2021•32 min•Ep. 344
EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I speak to behavioral scientist and NYT bestselling author Jon Levy about his new book, building meaningful connections, developing community, achieving what is important to us, the nature of human influence, and more! Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/the-science-of-connection-trust-belonging-how-to-master-the-art-of-influence For more info about Jon and to get his book: https://www.jonlevytlb.com Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental ...
Dec 16, 2021•53 min
EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I discuss two great ways you soothe and calm the mind and brain, and build up your mental resilience. When it comes to our mental health, we want to be proactive. We want to build up the resilience of our minds so that, in the moment, we have an “ insurance policy ” to fall back on. Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/2-ways-to-self-regulate-soothe-your-mind-brain-body Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningu...
Dec 13, 2021•30 min•Ep. 342
EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Arguing with friends, family members or loved ones is inevitable . It’s impossible for us to get along all the time, especially when we spend a lot of time with certain people, such as during the holiday season. So in this podcast I talk about ways to reset and reconnect after a fight or argument. Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-reset-and-reconnect-after-a-fight-or-argument Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningu...
Dec 09, 2021•29 min•Ep. 341
EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about the difference between codependency and being codependent. In my previous podcast on relationships (ep 255), I talked about how to handle changing relationships, or how there may be moments when you must end a relationship and just walk away. For this podcast, I want to talk about a big concept that many people have heard of, but can be one of the hardest things to recognize in ourselves and others: codependency. Read the show blog here: https://...
Dec 06, 2021•41 min•Ep. 340
EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about passive aggressive behavior: what it is, how it can affect us, and how to manage it. Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-recognize-respond-to-passive-aggressive-behavior Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLE...
Dec 02, 2021•45 min•Ep. 339
