Dr. Caroline Leaf Podcast

Sign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&As and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafEPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to Dr. Paul Conti, a Stanford and Harvard-trained psychologist, about his incredible new book Trauma: The Invisible Epidemic: How Trauma Works and How We Can Heal From It, the importance of a bio-psycho-social-spiritual approach to mental health and trauma management, getting to the root of our traumas, how we can manage and change how trauma impacts us, and so much more!Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/the-different-post-trauma-syndromes-solutions-for-healingGet Dr. Conti's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Trauma-Invisible-Epidemic-Works-Heal/dp/1683647351OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-immi: Visit immieats.com/drleaf to try immi’s delicious, low carb, plant-based and fiber-rich ramen!- Sensate: Get $25 off your order with the code DRLEAF at https://www.getsensate.com/drleaf.-BetterHelp: Get 10% off the

Sign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&As and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafEPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about the one very common thing we all do too often that could be harming our brains, and what we can do to stop this! Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/mindOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-BiOptimizer’s Magnesium Breakthrough: For an exclusive offer for my listeners go to http://www.magbreakthrough.com/leaf and use DRLEAF10 during checkout to save 10% on your order.-NOOM: Sign up for your trial at noom.com/DRLEAF-SEED: Get 15% off your first month’s supply of Seed’s Daily Synbiotic by visiting seed.com/DRLEAF or by using code DRLEAF at checkout.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:1:00 How the mind works9:00 The mind is not a machine12:20 The dangers of milkshake multitasking19:50 What real learning looks like25:30 How to manage & prevent toxic mental overload-Get my new book Cleaning

Sign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&As and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafEPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcastI talk to Dr. Becca Levy, an award-winning Yale professor of psychology and global health. We discuss the dangers of ageism, how positive and negative age stereotypes affect the health of older individuals, how to use the mind and brain more effectively as we age, age as a socially fluid construct, what happens to memory and the mind when we get older, and so much more!Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/do-beliefs-about-aging-impact-our-health-longevityGet Dr. Levy's book here: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/breaking-the-age-code-becca-levy?variant=39419497316386OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:NED: If you’d like to give Ned a try, Cleaning Up The Mental Mess listeners get 15% off Ned products with code: DRLEAF. Just visit helloned.com/DRLEAF to get access!InsideTracker: For a limited time

Sign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&As and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafEPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this replay of my interview with best-selling author and wellness teacher Kimberley Snyder on her amazing podcast Feel Good, we talk all things mind, and brain, including how we have the power to write and redefine our own life stories through self-regulation and mind management!Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-use-mind-management-to-rewrite-redefine-your-life-storyOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Chime: Signing up takes only two minutes and doesn’t affect your credit score. Get started at chime.com/drleaf.-Athletic Greens: To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/leaf to take ownership over your health and pick up the ultimate daily nutritional insurance!-Ame

Sign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&As and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafEPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to award winning journalist Mark Follman about his new book Trigger Points: Inside the Mission to Stop Mass Shootings in America, understanding the reasons why mass shooting events and gun violence are so common, the problem with media sensationalism and violent entertainment, how to prevent terrible events like mass shootings, why there is still hope, and so much more.Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/could-this-be-the-answer-to-ending-mass-shootingsGet Mark's book here: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/trigger-points-mark-follman?variant=39402950131746OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-BiOptimizer’s Magnesium Breakthrough: For an exclusive offer for my listeners go to http://www.magbreakthrough.com/leaf and use DRLEAF10 during checkout to save 10% on your order. -Best Fiends: Download Best F

Sign up to Patreon to get access to the full ad-free video and audio recording of this episode: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafEPISODE DESCRIPTION: Listen to this special session from my 2021 Mental Health Retreat in Dallas. In this session I discuss:  -The psychoneurobiology of anxiety  -What the 5 steps of the Neurocycle are, and how to use them to manage chronic and acute anxiety -Brain exercises to prepare your brain to begin unwiring anxietyOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Ritual: Get 10% off during your first 3 months at ritual.com/DRLEAF-BetterHelp: Get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/drleaf.-Splendid Spoon: Get started and save $35 on your first order of delicious plant-based meals at SplendidSpoon.com/DRLEAF—that's only $6.66 per meal!-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-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you sub

Sign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&As and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafEPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I speak with bestselling author, journalist, podcast host and filmmaker Max Lugavere about his new book, preserving memory, eating to boost brain health, and so much more!Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/what-to-do-eat-to-reduce-cognitive-declineGet Max's new book here: https://geniuskitchenbook.comOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-SEED: Get 15% off your first month’s supply of Seed’s Daily Synbiotic by visiting seed.com/DRLEAF or by using code DRLEAFat checkout.-NED: Get 15% off Ned products with code: DRLEAF. Just visit helloned.com/DRLEAF to get access!-BiOptimizer’s Magnesium Breakthrough:For an exclusive offer for my listeners go to http://www.magbreakthrough.com/leaf and use DRLEAF10 during checkout to save 10% on your order.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:2:45, 3:40 How Max’s own experience

Sign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&As and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafEPISODE 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 to be able to communicate where we are and what we need to our loved ones, including our friends.Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/identifying-setting-enforcing-boundaries-with-friendsOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-InsideTracker: For a limited time, get 20% off the entire InsideTracker store. Just go to insidetracker.com/drleaf.-Athletic Greens: To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purcha

Sign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&As and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafEPISODE 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-anxietyOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Perfect Keto Cereal: Visit perfectketo.com/cleaningup and use code CLEANINGUP at checkout to get 20% off your order today.-The Melanie Avalon Biohacking Podcast: Visit MelanieAvalon.com for episode lists and transcripts, and search for The Melanie Avalon Biohacking Podcast on Apple podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! You can also join her Facebook groups and follow her on Instagram – just search for Melanie Avalon.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:4:20 Why CBD is not just about CBD!5:20, 8:00 The importance of CBG6:00 Ashwagandha & mental health9:00 The scien

Sign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&As and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafEPISODE 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” time is very important, because it balances our minds, allowing us to observe our environment before we just let it influence and direct our thinkingRead the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/intrusive-thoughtsOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-BiOptimizer’s Magnesium Breakthrough: For an exclusive offer for my listeners go to http://www.magbreakthrough.com/leaf and use DRLEAF10 during checkout to save 10% on your order.-BetterHelp: I am proud to say that this podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp, and Cleaning Up the

Sign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&As and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafEPISODE 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 individual. He realized that external things like marriage, money, success, drugs, sex, or food will not fill up the “hole in the soul”.  True, lasting peace and comfort come from doing the inner work. As Josh notes, he could not use external things to medicate things deep within himself.Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/why-happy-people-are-annoying-with-actor-josh-peckGet his new book here: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/happy-people-are-annoying-josh-peck?variant=39914222223394OFF

Sign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&As and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafEPISODE 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 braindo get tired because they work on energy, like our phones. This is kind of like when we have a whole lot of apps open, the brightness is on full and we are constantly using our phone—very soon the battery will die. And, like you need to recharge your phone, you also need to recharge your brain and conscious mind.Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/3-ways-to-boost-mental-energy-when-you-tired-overwhelmedOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-NED: If you’d like to give Ned a try, Cleaning Up The Mental Mess lis

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=drleafEPISODE 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-healthSign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&As and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf  OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: -Athletic Greens: Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit https://athleticgreens.com/leaf   -Chime: Sign up takes only two minutes and doesn’t affect your credit score. Get started at https://chime.com/drleaf.  -BiOptimizer’s

Sign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&As and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafEPISODE 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 choose) into our brain, body and mind.Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/soulmatesOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Public Goods: Receive $15 off your first Public Goods order with NO MINIMUM purchase. Just go to https://www.publicgoods.com/DRLEAF.-Catalina Crunch: See why Catalina Crunch Cereal is the fastest growing cereal brand in America. Just go to catalinacrunch.com/DRLEAF for 15% off your first order—plus FREE shipping.-Ritual’s Essential Protein: Are you ready to shake up your protein Ritual? My l

Sign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&As and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafEPISODE 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-thinking-that-may-be-halting-your-progressOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-NED: If you’d like to give their new and improved Sleep Blend a try, Cleaning Up The Mental Mess listeners get 21% off with code DRLEAF for the month of March ONLY. It’s their best offer of the year! Visit helloned.com/DRLEAF to get access.-immi: Visit immieats.com/drleaf to try immi’s delicious, low carb, plant-based and fiber-rich ramen!EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:3:10 Where the self-help industry falls short4:20 How we actually start finding ourselves & ou

Sign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&As and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafEPISODE 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 here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/griefOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-BiOptimzer’s Magnesium Breakthrough:For an exclusive offer for my listeners go to www.magbreakthrough.com/leaf and use DRLEAF10 during checkout to save 10 percent and get free shipping.-Athletic Greens: All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/leaf to take ownership over your health and pick up the ultimate daily nutritional insurance!-Perfect Keto Cereal: Visit perfectketo.com/cleaningup and use code CLEANINGUP at checkout to get 20% off your

Sign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&As and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafEPISODE 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 “stuff” we all face as we lives our lives. Even if someone is just trying to be nice by saying things like “everything happens for a reason” or “remember, the glass is half full”, the person sharing their pain and struggles can feel silenced by these seemingly innocuous platitudes. It can make the person struggling feel like their distress is making the other person uncomfortable or scared, which often feels like rejection.Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/toxic-positivity-what-it-is-how-it-hurts-w

Sign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&As and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafEPISODE 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 out of discomfort, shock, anger, and/or sadness. In almost all these situations, however, there is something about laughing that relieves us—it releases tension and can improve our mood in tangible ways.Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/laughingOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-BiOptimizer’s Magnesium: For an exclusive offer for my listeners go to http://www.magbreakthrough.com/leaf and use DRLEAF10 during checkout to save 10% on your order.-Splendid Spoon: Get started and save $35 on your first order o

Sign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&As and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafEPISODE 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 making the pandemic worse, and why we are so fascinated by stories of narcissists and psychopaths.Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/navigating-narcissistic-relationships-how-the-culture-of-entitlement-is-making-the-pandemic-worse-why-we-are-so-interested-in-stories-about-psychopaths-with-psychologist-dr-ramani-durvasulaFor more on Dr. Ramani: http://doctor-ramani.com/#OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Public Goods: Receive $15 off your first Public Goods order with NO MINIMUM purchase.&nbs

Sign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&As and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafEPISODE 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.Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/why-you-don-t-need-to-stress-about-sleepOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Best Fiends: Download Best Fiends FREE today on the Apple App Store or Google Play. That’s FRIENDS without the R – Best Fiends!-NED’s CBD products: If you’d like to give Ned a try, Cleaning Up The Mental Mess listeners get 15% off Ned products with code: DRLEAF. Just visit helloned.com/DRLEAF to get access!EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:2:03 Don’t fear not sleeping3:15 The messier our mind