Dr. Caroline Leaf Podcast

Early bird tickets on sale now for my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.comGet a free Cleaning up your Mental Mess workbook when you sign up for my weekly newsletter at drleaf.comSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I speak with long-time family friend and amazing young woman Vimbai Masiyiwa about managing mental health as a young adult and millennial, surviving cancer & finding hope, the importance of de-stigmitizing mental health, how culture and religion can impact how we view mental health struggles, the power of education and more!Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/mental-health-advice-for-millennials-young-adults-how-to-find-joy-healing-despite-a-serious-illnessFollow Vimbai on Instagram for more great tips: @vim_masiyiwa OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-NED, a company that makes the highest quality, organic, full spectrum CBD based on the latest science. I take NED’s CBD daily, and have honestly seen a difference in my sleep quality and mental health!  To

Early bird tickets on sale now for my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.comGet a free Cleaning up your Mental Mess workbook when you sign up for my weekly newsletter at drleaf.comSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk all about childhood depression, who is most affected by it, the signs to look out for, and how to educate our children about mental health. Plus I share some practical solutions to help children learn how to manage their mental health that can be implemented in schools, home, and community centers. Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/practical-solutions-to-help-children-manage-depression-trauma-signs-your-child-may-be-struggling-with-depression-how-mental-ill-health-affects-dnaOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Amen Clinics: Visit amenclinics.com/drleaf and use the promo code DRLEAF10 to get 10% off your first evaluation.-InsideTracker (a science-based company that analyzes your blood, your DNA, your lifestyle and nutrition habits, and tells you how to liv

Early bird tickets on sale now for my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.comGet a free Cleaning up your Mental Mess workbook when you sign up for my weekly newsletter at drleaf.comSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I speak with clinical psychologist Dr. Shefali about her amazing new book, The Radical Awakening, and how we can turn pain into power, embrace our truth and live free.Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/dr-shefaliGet Dr. Shefali's new book here: https://www.aradicalawakening.comOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Public Goods: Receive $15 off your first Public Goods order with NO MINIMUM purchase. Just go to https://www.publicgoods.com and use code DRLEAF at checkout.-LMNT, my favorite electrolyte drink mixes: Get a free LMNT Sample Pack. For more information and to claim your free offer visit: http://drinklmnt.com/Leaf.-BetterHelp: get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/drleaf.-BiOptimizer’s Magnesium: For an exclusive offer for m

Early bird tickets on sale now for my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.comGet a free Cleaning up your Mental Mess workbook when you sign up for my weekly newsletter at drleaf.comSHOW DESCRIPTION: So, what exactly is “shock-absorbing”? It is kind of like feeling you need to smooth things over all the time or keep the peace/avoid conflict in your relationships. It includes feeling responsible for maintaining harmony in your relationships, trying to justify another person’s negative behavior to blunt their impact, taking on more and more responsibility in a relationship, feeling resentful or over-burdened because you are always trying to keep the peace, or putting up with bad behavior to avoid conflict.Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/are-you-a-shock-absorber-the-signs-how-it-messes-up-your-mental-health-solutionsOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Ancient Nutrition (the best collagen powders!):Go to ancientnutrition.com and use the code DRLEAF at checkout to get up to 20

Get a free Cleaning up your Mental Mess workbook when you sign up for my weekly newsletter at drleaf.comEarly bird tickets on sale now for my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.comSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I speak with Josh Harris, a former pastor and bestselling author who has dramatically shifted his views on purity culture. We discuss everything, from healthier ways to talk about sex and safety and the neuroscience of guilt and shame to the trauma of losing your “tribe” and the incredible power of recognizing your mistakes and changing your mind.Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/josh-harrisOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Amen Clinics: Visit amenclinics.com/drleaf and use the promo code DRLEAF10 to get 10% off your first evaluation.-Athletic Greens: To get one year free supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your order see: athleticgreens.com/LEAF.-NED: Get 15% off your first order and free shipping visit helloned.com/drleaf or use t

Get a free Cleaning up your Mental Mess workbook when you sign up for my weekly newsletter at drleaf.comEarly bird tickets on sale now for my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.comSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast my husband Mac and I talk about how we manage stress in our own relationship, how we live and work together, and why keeping the peace isn’t always the best thing to do in a relationship.Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/why-keeping-the-peace-may-not-be-the-best-thing-other-relationship-advice-with-my-husband-macOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-BiOptimizers Magnesium: or an exclusive offer for my listeners go to http://www.magbreakthrough.com/leaf and use DRLEAF10 during checkout to save 10% on your order.-Daily Harvest (my favorite food delivery service!): Go to daily-harvest.com and enter promo code DRLEAF to get $25 off your first box!-Four Sigmatic (the best superfood drinks and coffee!): Get up to 40% off + Free Shipping on select bundles.

Get a free Cleaning up your Mental Mess workbook when you sign up for my weekly newsletter at drleaf.comEarly bird tickets on sale now for my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.comSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I speak with actress and former child star Alyson Stoner about what happens when stardom becomes too much to handle, why she became an advocate for children in the entertainment industry, the dangers of pressuring children from a young age, and how to help children manage stress and pressure.Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/former-disney-channel-star-speaks-about-mental-health-struggles-overcoming-an-eating-disorder-battling-depressionOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-MeUndies: Get your 15% off your first order and free shipping go to MeUndies.com/DRLEAF.-Blinkist: Get your free week on Blinkist AND 25% off your subscription see: https://www.blinkist.com/nc/partners/cleaning-up-the-mental-mess.-InsideTracker: Get up to 25% off their entire store at Insid

Get a free Cleaning up your Mental Mess workbook when you sign up for my weekly newsletter at drleaf.comEarly bird tickets on sale now for my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.comSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about identity and its relationship to mental health, and how our environment shapes and impacts our individuality. I decided to do this episode in response to the many messages and emails I get from people who are struggling with low self-esteem—people who feel that their identity has been crushed or stolen by the challenges they have faced.Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/a-5-step-neurocycle-to-manage-low-self-esteem-how-to-find-your-identity-again-after-a-crisis-or-challengeOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Athletic Greens (my fav daily all-in-one superfood powder that tastes great!): Get one year free supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your order see: athleticgreens.com/LEAF.-Feetures (the BEST socks): Get $10 Off Your First Pair of Feetur

Get a free Cleaning up your Mental Mess workbook when you sign up for my weekly newsletter at drleaf.comEarly bird tickets on sale now for my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.comSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I speak with Poppy Jamie, founder of Happy Not Perfect, a popular podcast and meditation app for anxiety. We discuss everything from understanding anxiety and the importance of self-compassion to the link between mind, brain and body, how to own and manage panic attacks and anxiety, and how to unwire perfectionism once and for all! Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/unwiring-perfectionism-how-flexible-thinking-can-help-reduce-anxiety-stress-with-poppy-jamieGet Poppy's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Not-Perfect-Challenge-Thoughts-ebook/dp/B089S7JGFHFollow her on Instagram: @poppyjamieOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-BetterHelp (the best online therapy app): get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/drleaf-Boll & Branch, a fair-trade comp

Get a free Cleaning up your Mental Mess workbook when you sign up for my weekly newsletter at drleaf.comSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk all about anxiety, surprising reasons you may be anxious, some of my top tips to reduce anxiety, and how to use the 5 step Neurocycle to manage daily anxiety. Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/surprising-reasons-you-may-be-anxious-how-to-use-the-neurocycle-to-manage-reduce-anxietyOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-InsideTracker: Get up to 25% off their entire store at Insidetracker.com/DRLEAF.-LMNT: Get a free LMNT Sample Pack—you only have to cover the cost of shipping (which is just $5 for US customers)! For more information and to claim your free offer visit: http://drinklmnt.com/Leaf.-Reliefband, the #1 FDA-Cleared anti-nausea wristband: To get 20% off your Reliefband order and free shipping, go to reliefband.com and use promo code DRLEAF-Public Goods, my one-stop shop for sustainable, high quality everyday essentials made from clean ingredi

https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/healing-depression-burnout-with-michelle-williams-how-to-help-a-child-struggling-with-depressionGet my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.comDownload my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747Get a free Cleaning up your Mental Mess workbook when you sign up for my weekly newsletter at drleaf.com SHOW DESCRIPTION: I speak to my dear friend and award-winning singer Michelle Williams about her new book Checking In, how she healed from intense depression, signs of depression, and how to help a child who is struggling with depression. Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/healing-depression-burnout-with-michelle-williams-how-to-help-a-child-struggling-with-depressionGet Michelle's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Checking-Getting-about-Depression-Life/dp/1400223334/ref=tmm_hrd_

Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.comDownload my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747SHOW DESCRIPTION: Brain building is easy, effective and something everyone can and should be doing every day. It is one of the most powerful resilience-building mental health tools out there, and completely underappreciated in the wellness space. In this podcast I explain how to brain-build, and how to make it a daily habit. Read show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/brain-building-the-missing-key-to-optimal-mental-health-why-we-dont-talk-about-it-often-enough-how-to-brain-build-correctly-how-to-make-it-a-sustainable-daily-habitOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-BiOptimizer’s Cognibiotics:Get up to 40% off your order and free shipping on select packages at cognibiotics.com/drleaf.-Huzzah, the most delicious, low sugar seltzers: Get up t

Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.comDownload my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this episode Ashley and I discuss how to get unstuck, find the career of your dreams, how to cultivate a good relationship with failure and more! Get Ashley's book here: https://ashleystahl.com/you-turn/Read the show blog: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-discover-your-direction-design-your-dream-career-get-unstuck-with-former-pentagon-counterterrorism-professional-world-famous-coach-ashley-stahlOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:Thrive Market: Go to thrivemarket.com/DRLEAF and you’ll get up to $20 off your first order and a FREE gift!NED: To get 15% off your first order and free shipping visit helloned.com/drleaf or use the code DRLEAF at checkout.Ancient Nutrition: Go to ancientnutrition.com and use the code DRLEAF at

Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.comDownload my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSign 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 talk about the neuroscience behind crying and how crying can be very beneficial both mentally and physically, especially when it comes to stress reduction, and more!Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/why-we-should-all-cry-more-the-mental-physical-health-benefits-of-crying-is-there-a-right-way-to-cryOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Best Fiends, a great match 3 puzzle game that helps relieve stress and build your mind! Download Best Fiends today for free on the Apple App Store or Google Play.-Daily Harvest: Go to daily-harvest.com and enter promo code DRLEAF to get $25 off your first box!-Feetures: They are so confident that you’ll love their socks that they’ve also given listene

Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.comDownload my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcastI speak with Harvard-trained nutritional psychiatrist Dr. Uma Naidoo about the relationship between our diet and mental health, and which foods are best for helping fight anxiety, depression and stress. We also discuss the gut-brain connection, how to treat leaky gut issues, supplements, and more! Show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/podcast-281-a-scientific-guide-on-foods-that-reduce-anxiety-depression-ptsd-with-nutritional-psychiatrist-dr-uma-naidooFor more info on Dr. Uma: https://umanaidoomd.comOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Four Sigmatic (my fav coffee!): Get up to 40% off + Free Shipping on select bundles. To claim this deal you MUST go to Foursigmatic.com/DRLEAF.-Amen Clinics: Visit amenclini

Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.comDownload my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSign 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 answer another question from a listener on toxic relationships and trauma bonds. Trauma bonds are chains that link a victim to someone who is dangerous to them within the confines of an exploitive relationship. Divorce, employee relations, child abuse, family and marital systems, domestic violence, kidnapping, exploitation and religious abuse can all be areas of trauma bonding. All these relationships share one thing: “they are situations of incredible intensity or importance where there is an exploitation of trust or power”.Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/trauma-bonding-toxic-emotional-attachment-how-to-know-when-to-stay-when-to-go-how-to-find-healing-freedomOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSOR

Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.comDownload my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSign 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 Jason Reid, founder of the Choose Life foundation and creator of Tell My Story, about his own experience as a grieving father, how to get help if you or someone you know is feeling suicidal, how to recognize the signs if someone in your life is struggling, what we can do to help our loved ones who are going through a difficult time, and more.Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/a-father-s-journey-to-understand-heal-after-his-child-s-suicide-signs-someone-may-be-suicidal-how-to-helpIf you are feeling suicidal, contact the US national suicide prevention hotline: 1-800-273-8255.The teen suicide prevention hotline in the US is: 1-800-TLC-TEEN (852-8336) between 6-10pm PST. Yo

Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.comDownload my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSign 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 answer a listener's question regarding dreams + I share the neuroscience behind dreams and nightmares, how to set yourself up to have more peaceful and calm dreams, and how to help children process and understand nightmares. Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/the-neuroscience-of-dreams-nightmares-how-to-have-better-dreams-help-your-children-process-understand-nightmaresOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Ritual (my favorite protein powder & multivitamin): Get 10% off your first 3 months at ritual.com/DRLEAF-Huzzah (my favorite sparkling probiotic seltzer!): Get 20% off your order at drinkhuzzah.com with code DRLEAF-Jenni Kayne (where I get lal my clothes, gifts, and home accessories): G

Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.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 artist, poet, storyteller and best-selling author Morgan Harper Nichols about how art and poetry can help us process life and all its challenges, and the beautiful reality of how far each of us have come in our own lives.Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-art-can-help-heal-mental-health-with-morgan-harper-nicholsFor more info on Morgan see: https://morganharpernichols.comOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Feetures: They are so confident that you’ll love their socks that they’ve also given listeners of Cleaning Up The Mental Mess $10 Off Your First Pair of Feetures when you go to feetures.com/DRLEAF.-Four Sigmatic: Get up to 40% off + Free Shipping on select bundles. To claim this deal you MUST go to Foursigmatic.com/DRLEAF.-NED: To get 15% off y

Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.comSign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747SHOW DESCRIPTION: Stress is a normal part of life. We cannot escape it, but we can learn to manage and live with it. In this podcast I give you 6 tips to help deescalate turbulent emotional situations, reduce stress in the moment and build up your cognitive resilience.Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/stress-busting-tipsOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Amen Clinics: Visit amenclinics.com/drleaf and use the promo code DRLEAF10 to get 10% off your first evaluation.-InsideTracker: Get up to 25% off their entire store at Insidetracker.com/DRLEAF.-NOOM: noom.com/DRLEAF-OSEA: You can try OSEA risk-free for 30 days and get free shipping on orders over $50. They even send free samples with every order! Get 10% off your first order with my promo code DRLEAF at OSEAmalibu.com.PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:1:10 How to m