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The Dr. Leaf Show

Dr. Caroline Leafdrleaf.com
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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Episodes

Evidence-based tips to prevent dementia

In this episode I share some life-saving tips and scientific strategies to help prevent dementia, and reduce the symptoms. Listen to the full episode ad-free on the Neurocycle app here: https://www.neurocycle.app Sponsors making this show possible: -BETTERHELP : Become your own soulmate, whether you’re looking for one or not. Visit BetterHelp.com/drleaf today to get 10% off your first month. 📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your menta...

Nov 26, 202430 min

How to START changing for the better

In this episode I interview Neurocycle Facilitator Dawn Wiliams on how to START taking the steps towards healing, and how to use the Neurocycle program to guide your healing journey. To work with Dawn visit: https://www.fourcscounseling.com/ To get the Neurocycle app visit: https://www.neurocycle.app/ Sponsors making this show possible: -PURITY WOODS: Honestly, I have never seen a natural skincare product of this quality at this reasonable of a price point! And thankfully, the good people at Pur...

Nov 22, 202458 min

The Trap of "I’ll Be Happy When..."

In this episode I explain what the arrival fallacy is, how it could be holding you back from finding peace, and how to break free from this fallacy! To listen to the full episode (plus hundreds more webinars and resources to help you live your happiest life) AD-FREE download the Neurocycle app here: https://www.neurocycle.app/ Sponsors making this show possible: -IRESTORE: So treat yourself to some high-tech self-care with iRestore’s Illumina face mask. For a limited time only, our listeners get...

Nov 19, 202432 min

Unlearning harmful behaviours

In this episode I interview Certified Neurocycle Facilitator Brenda Kennison about: How to use the Neurocycle method to identify the root of addiction and start healing Identifying & unlearning harmful behaviours How the Neurocycle method can help you define your identity Healing childhood trauma Creating the sober life you want And more! To work with Brenda visit: https://www.day1ofsobriety.org/ Get the Neurocycle app here: https://www.neurocycle.app/ Sponsors making this show possible: -ZO...

Nov 15, 202454 min

Actually, you can catch up on sleep and here's how

In this episode I challenge the assumption that we can't catch up on sleep, and share some tips on how to get the rest you need even when you don't have a lot of time! Listen to the full episode AD-FREE on the Neurocycle app at: https://www.neurocycle.app Sponsors making this show possible: -BiOptimizers Mushroom Breakthrough . For an exclusive offer for my listeners, go to bioptimizers.com/drleaf and use code DRLEAF10 during checkout. And the great thing about BIOptimizers is that you can try i...

Nov 12, 202430 min

Finding the strength to persevere (with Ryan Zofay)

Ryan’s story is truly inspiring. Despite facing challenges like addiction, incarceration, and dropping out of school in the 7th grade, he persevered, eventually graduating high school. Today, with 22 years of sobriety under his belt, he started We Level Up, a 9-figure drug and alcohol rehab business that employs over 600 people and impacts more than 10,000 lives each year . Ryan’s mission is to inspire and empower others through coaching and mentorship, sharing the same compassion that transform...

Nov 08, 202445 min

5 Steps to Healing Self-Worth

In this episode I explain how to use the Neurocycle to unwire harmful beliefs about self-worth, and how to use this system to rewire your brain to build healthy new habits around self-confidence and image. I also share some fascinating science on how thoughts are formed to help you better understand what is going on in your brain and how it affects your body, To listen to and watch this full espied ad free get the Neurocycle app! On the app you will get access to hundreds of Neuro Live webinars ...

Nov 05, 202439 min

Your Mind's Many Voices: Richard Schwartz on the Power of Internal Family Systems

In this episode I interview Richard C Schwartz, the creator of Internal Family Systems (IFS). IFS is a highly effective, evidence-based therapeutic model that de-pathologizes the multipart personality. We discuss: How he came to develop this system and how it is helping millions around the world How the mind is naturally multiple and that is a good thing. How IFS creates inner and outer connectedness by helping people first access their Self and, from that core, come to understand and heal their...

Nov 01, 202459 min

Restoring hope

In this episode I explain the difference between a perception and a perspective, and how they can impact our mental wellbeing in different ways. I also discuss: How to shape your perception in a healing direction using your perspective How unmanaged perception can negatively hurt your mind and body How to use the Neurocycle method to create sustainable healthy perception patterns And more! To listen to the full episode AD-FREE get the Neurocycle app here: https://www.neurocycle.app/ Sponsors mak...

Oct 29, 202425 min

Healing Body Image Struggles

In this episode I chat with Neurocycle Facilitator Christie O'Brien about: Identifying the root of body image issues and eating disorders How to find sustainable heal thing using the Neurocycle method How to rewire your brain in 63 days To work with Christy visit: https://www.christieobrien.com/neurocycle.html Get the Neurocycle app here: https://www.neurocycle.app/ Sponsors making this show possible: -Purity Woods: Honestly, I have never seen a skincare product of this quality at this reasonabl...

Oct 25, 20241 hr

Healing marriages using the Neurocycle method

In this episode I interview Certified Neurocycle Facilitator Lauren Carreras about: Identifying hidden issues in your marriage + how to begin healing these issues How to use the Neurocycle to heal yourself so you can heal relationships How to organise the mental mess in your mind to make sense out of chaotic thoughts To work with Lauren visit: https://donewithstuck.com/neurocycle Sponsors making this show possible: -iHerb: For a limited time, my listeners get 22% off their first order when you u...

Oct 22, 20241 hr 2 min

Using your dreams to heal grief and trauma

In this exciting episode I interview lucid dreaming expert Charlie Morley on: What lucid dreaming is and how to use it to heal trauma What your dreams are telling you The science of nightmares Using lucid dreaming to treat PTSD How to direct nightmares to your benefit Using lucid dreams to heal grief Sponsors making this show possible: -BetterHelp: Become your own soulmate, whether you’re looking for one or not. Visit BetterHelp.com/drleaf today to get 10% off your first month. -Purity Woods: Th...

Oct 18, 202439 min

Glimmers: The opposite of triggers + how to find them

To watch the full episode ad-free download the Neurocycle app (and you will get access to hundreds of live webinars and a massive library of content!). Get the app here: https://www.neurocycle.app/ In this episode I explain what glimmers are, and how these micro-moments can radically change your life and make you you happier. I also share how to embedded these glimmer moments in your brain so they become a healthy permanent part of you. Sponsors making this show possible: -BiOptimizers Mushroom ...

Oct 15, 202418 min

How to rest when you're a workaholic

To watch the full episode ad-free download the Neurocycle app (and you will get access to hundreds of live webinars and a massive library of content!). Get the app here: https://www.neurocycle.app/ In this episode I share some helpful tips on how to actually rest and relax while taking time off on vacation, or even just on the weekends or after work! I made this episode with tips that have really helped me fully pause and rejuvenate. Sponsors making this show possible: Purity Woods: Purity Woods...

Oct 11, 202423 min

Toxic Productivity

In this episode I interview psychotherapist Israa Nasir about all things toxic productivity: the signs and how to heal from it. We also discuss: Productivity isn’t about managing time, but rather how you manage your emotions A radical reimagining of what productivity means Dynamics that keep us constantly busy, but never satisfied such as; self-worth, shame, social comparison, burnout, and perfectionism Ways we can focus on “being” rather than “doing” to embrace a healthier and happier lifestyle...

Oct 08, 202434 min

How to upgrade your brain (with Jim Kwik)

In this episode I interview NYT bestselling author, memory coach, and good friend Jim Kwik on: How to identify limits in your life and remove them How to cultivate sustainable motivation How to create healthy habits How to learn things fast And so much more! Begin your healing journey with Neurocycle, the app that helps you heal: https://www.neurocycle.app 🚨Get 15% OFF kids mental resilience bundle toolkit here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drleaf.com 📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scienti...

Oct 04, 202433 min

Dealing with energy vampires

In this episode I share some signs you are dealing with an energy vampire (someone who drains all your energy), and how to navigate these kinds of people in your life. Full video Ad-free on my Neurocycle app here: https://www.neurocycle.app/ Sponsors making this podcast possible: -Betterhelp: Become your own soulmate, whether you’re looking for one or not. Visit BetterHelp.com/drleaf today to get 10% off your first month. -Ro: With Ro, the average weight loss is 15-20% in 1 year, with healthy li...

Oct 01, 202421 min

This One Simple Change in Your Social Life Will Transform Your Mental Health

In this episode I interview Mario Hernandez, the founder of Knobl. Knobl is an incredible app, and one that I absolutely love. It's an app created to help amplify social engagement and impact, for companies and individuals. In this episode Mario and I discuss how community outreach and community involvement can help improve your mental health, how to get more involved, and how to reduce burnout and anxiety. Turn your business into a force for good at: https://www.knobl.one/ get in touch with Mar...

Sep 27, 202439 min

The "21 days to build a habit" misconception

In this episode I break down major misconceptions about habits and give you scientific strategies for building long-lasting ones. I debunk the myth of the 21 days and so much more! To listen to the full episode ad free, and to start building sustainable habits in your life download the Neurocycle app today: https://www.neurocycle.app/ 🚨Get 15% OFF kids mental resilience bundle toolkit here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drleaf.com 📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help...

Sep 24, 202419 min

Tapping to heal trauma, PTSD, and physical health struggles (With Dawson Church)

In this interview I interview bestselling author and renown scientist Dawson Church on how gene expression is influenced by emotions, how to cultivate peak states so our brains rapidly rewire themselves for happiness, and how to use Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT acupressure tapping) to manage trauma, PTSD, and physical health struggles. Dawson also takes us through a helpful tapping exercise. 🚨Get 15% OFF Brain-Ee bundle here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drleaf.com 📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that ...

Sep 20, 202458 min

How to use boredom to make you smarter and healthier

To watch the full episode ad-free (and hundreds of other webinars!), download the Neurocycle app here: https://www.neurocycle.app/ In this episode I explain what boredom does in your brain, and how to harness it in the right direction so it increases your brain health and intelligence! 🚨Get 15% OFF Brain-Ee bundle here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drleaf.com 📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com 🖥️WAT...

Sep 17, 202419 min

Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief (with David Kessler)

Download Neurocycle, the app that helps you heal and stay healed: https://www.neurocycle.app/ In this episode I interview David Kessler, one of the world’s foremost experts on grief and loss. We discuss the stages of grief, how anger can actually be a good thing while grieving, how to begin moving though grief, and so much more. His experience with thousands of people on the edge of life and death has taught him the secrets to living a happy and fulfilled life––even after life’s tragedies. He's ...

Sep 13, 202447 min

Catching Unkindness Before It Harms You

Download Neurocycle, the app that helps you heal and stay healed: https://www.neurocycle.app/ In this episode I share some tips on how to cultivate kindness, keep the spark alive in relationships, and how to find the root of unkindness to prevent it harming your mental and physical health. 🚨Get 15% OFF Brain-Ee bundle here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drleaf.com 📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com 🖥...

Sep 10, 202433 min

Breaking cycle of low energy, anxiety, and fear by harnessing the power of your heart (with Kimberly Snyder)

Download Neurocycle, the app that helps you heal and stay healed: https://www.neurocycle.app/ Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and stuck in a cycle of low energy, anxiety, and fear? There is a powerful, often overlooked solution to these challenges: the hidden power within your heart. For centuries, ancient wisdom has recognized the heart as a power center, a gateway to our highest potential. Modern science now confirms that this “heart brain” significantly influences our physical...

Sep 05, 202459 min

Stop Glorifying the Grind

In this podcast I explain the dangers of glorifying working long hours, what it does to your brain and body, and how to correct + protect your health and peace. To listen to the FULL episode ad-free download the Neurocycle app! To get the app visit: https://www.neurocycle.app Article mentioned: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/working-long-hours-health-effects Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible: -Purity Woods: Purity Woods is currently offering 17% off s...

Sep 02, 202426 min

Recognising a master manipulator

In this podcast, I share how to spot a master manipulator, and how to manage these interactions to protect your peace and mental health .You can watch the full podcast AD-FREE on the Neurocycle app! To download the app just look for Neurocycle on the App Store or Google Play. Or visit: ⁠https://www.neurocycle.app⁠ Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible: -With Ro, the average weight loss is 15-20% in 1 year, with healthy lifestyle changes. BMI and other eligibility criteria ap...

Aug 29, 202428 min

Empowering Vs. Enabling Toxic Behavior

SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I discuss the difference between enabling and empowering someone. Simply put, enabling is doing something challenging for someone else, while empowering someone means helping and supporting them as they complete the challenging task . Think of those school projects you did as a child; enabling is your mom doing the whole project for you, while empowering is your mom helping you do your own school project. Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possibl...

Aug 15, 202440 min

Breaking free from people-pleasing

In this podcast, I share the difference between peace-keeping and people-pleasing, the signs you are in toxic people-pleasing mode, and how to break free and find peace. You can watch the full podcast AD-FREE on the Neurocycle app! To download the app just look for Neurocycle on the App Store or Google Play. Or visit: https://www.neurocycle.app Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible: - BETTERHELP: Become your own soulmate, whether you’re looking for one or not. Visit ⁠https:/...

Aug 12, 202431 min

Harnessing Anger: Transforming Rage into Insight

In this episode I share some tips on how to better understand anger, how to learn from it, and how to make it helpful and not harmful. To watch the full episode AD-FREE download the Neurocycle app ! Just look for Neurocycle on the App Store or Google Play, or visit: https://www.neurocycle.app Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible: -PURITY WOODS: Purity Woods is currently offering 17% off sitewide but we have an additional 10% discount for our listeners for a total savings of...

Aug 05, 202424 min

Ending the cycle of bad relationships + navigating divorce

In this episode, I interview Karen McMahon , Certified High Conflict Divorce Strategist and Founder of Journey Beyond Divorce . We talk about how codependency is a magnet for disordered and dysfunctional relationships and the secret to attracting healthier partners, and how to overcome pain, isolation and self doubt as you negotiate your divorce settlement. 🚨Get 15% OFF Brain-Ee bundle here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drleaf.com 📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to hel...

Aug 01, 202439 min
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