CLEANING UP YOUR MENTAL MESS with Dr. Caroline Leaf
653 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2.9K ratingsHi! 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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6 reasons why personality tests may be harmful
October 09, 2023 11:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MBIn this episode I share 6 reasons why popular personality tests may be dangerous, and I share how to use these tests wisely. 💡OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: -Neuorhackher: See what the best brain fuel formula on earth can do for YOUR mindset. Go to neurohacker.com/DRLEAF for up to $100 OFF Qualia Mind, and as a listener of Cleaning Up the Mental Mess use code DRLEAF at checkout for an additional 15% off any purchase -Purity Woods: Purity Woods is currently offering 17% off sitewide but we ha...
Identifying your unwanted emotional baggage
October 05, 2023 11:00 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBIn this epsidoe I interview with Dr. Jessica Stern and Dr. Nina Polyné, the hosts of Baggage Drop and members of Wondermind’s Advisory Committee, the world’s first mental health ecosystem founded by actress Selena Gomez. We discuss how to identify the baggae holding you back from ending bad habits, how to release yourself from that baggage, and how to create new na dhealthy habits. 💡OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: -ZocDoc: Just go to Zocdoc.com/LEAF and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. -Juv...
6 Tips for dealing with draining friendships
October 02, 2023 12:00 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this mini episode I share 6 tips to help you distinguish if afriendship is drianing or recharging, and how to deal with draining friendships. 💡OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: -ButcherBox: Sign up today using code drleaf to receive Ground Beef for Life + 20 dollars off your first order: butcherbox.com/drleaf -OneSkin: Get 15% off with the code DRLEAF at oneskin.co 📲Download my brain detox app here: https://www.neurocycle.app 🚨15% OFF Brain-Ee bundle here: https://d...
How to forgive yourself (with Josh Harris)
September 28, 2023 11:00 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBSHOW DESCRIPTION: Curiosity is so important because challenging your beliefs is how the mind-brain connection is structured to work, which is neuroplasticity. So we should be constantly looking at ourselves deeply, really thinking about the why behind what we believe, say, and do, and working on questioning this and growing- this is mind management in action. So, when you find something is wrong with the beliefs you have held for so long, and that has basically defined you, how do you find t...
4 Tips to Instantly Boost Your Mood
September 25, 2023 12:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBDownload my brain detox app here: https://www.neurocycle.app Get the Brain-Ee bundle here: https://drleaf.com SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this mini episode I share 4 of my favorite strategies to boost your mood and help reduce anxiety. OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: -Purity Woods: Get 27% OFF with code DRLEAF at puritywoods.com/drleaf ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Visit my website for more resources, all my books and more: https://drleaf.com/ Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.insta...
Stop sleepwalking your way through the life you don’t want (with Dr. Sara Kubric)
September 21, 2023 10:00 - 39 minutes - 36.7 MBDownload my brain detox app here: https://www.neurocycle.app Get the Brain-Ee bundle here: https://drleaf.com SHOW DESCRIPTION: In today’s podcast, I talk with Dr Sara Kubric about understanding the the philosophical question that has been asked over the ages: who am I really? We dive into what the “self” really is, using practical analogies and metaphors. But more importantly, we talk about how you can change your “self” in this moment through taking responsibility and recognizing t...
4 Strategies to help with body image struggles
September 18, 2023 10:00 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBDownload my brain detox app here: https://www.neurocycle.app Get the Brain-Ee bundle here: https://drleaf.com SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this episode I share 4 strategies to help you with body image struggles, and to help you find body acceptance. OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: -Chime: Your credit’s a big deal. So build yours up with Chime. Just open a Chime Checking Account with a $200+ qualified direct deposit to get started. Get started at chime.com/drleaf. -Hatch: Hatch is offering our ...
Working through body dysmorphia with Jameela Jamil
September 14, 2023 13:02 - 1 hour - 70.6 MBDownload my brain detox app here: https://www.neurocycle.app SHOW DESCRIPTION: It’s rare when you find someone who is a public figure and a celebrity and who is not only not scared to speak out on controversial issues, but also truly advocates for change - especially protecting our youth from false advertising that promotes body issues. Jameela Jamil is such a person and on today’s podcast we have a brilliant discussion on so many important mental health issues like body dysmorphia, her ow...
How bird songs can help reduce anxiety
September 11, 2023 11:00 - 12 minutes - 11 MBDownload my brain detox app here: https://www.neurocycle.app SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this mini episode I share how bird songs can alter your brain chemistry, improve your mood, and help reduce anxiety! OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: -Purity Woods: Turn back time on the appearance of your skin with Purity Woods’s Age-Defying Dream Cream! Go to puritywoods.com/DRLEAF or enter code DRLEAF at checkout for 10% off your first order. -ButcherBox: Get $20 OFF your first order at butcherbox.com/drlea...
How minimalism can change your brain and life (with The Minimalists!)
September 07, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBDownload my brain detox app here: https://www.neurocycle.app/ SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this episode I interview Joshua Fields Millburn and T.K. Coleman, Emmy-nominated Netflix stars, New York Times–bestselling authors, and hosts of The Minimalists podcast. We discuss how minimalism could help clean up not only the physical mess but also the mental mess, hoe to make minimal changes for maximum results, and so much more! For more info on The Minimalists: https://www.theminimalists.com/about/ OFF...
3 things to NEVER say in an argument
September 04, 2023 11:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBOrder my new book HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD CLEAN UP THEIR MENTAL MESS here: https://www.mentallyresilientkids.com SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this short episode I share 3 things to never say in an argument, and what to say instead. Plus I share how to use arguments to actually strengthen relationships! OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: -ZocDoc: Book an appointment with a few taps in their app and start feeling better faster with Zocdoc. Go to Zocdoc.com/LEAF and...
How to own your struggles so you can find sustainable healing (with Minaa B.)
August 31, 2023 12:00 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBOrder my new book HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD CLEAN UP THEIR MENTAL MESS here: https://www.mentallyresilientkids.com SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to writer, speaker, social worker, therapist and wellness coach Minaa B about her incredible new book, navigating difficult relationships, the power of community, healing childhood trauma, and so much more! In her new book Owning Our Struggles: A Path to Healing and Finding Community in a Broken Worl...
5 Tips to help you with breakup grief
August 28, 2023 11:00 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBOrder my new book HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD CLEAN UP THEIR MENTAL MESS here: https://www.mentallyresilientkids.com SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this episode I share a few tips to help you embrace and move through the grief of a breakup (these tips can also be applied to any type of relationship end!) OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: -Purity Woods: Get 27% off your first order at puritywoods.com/drleaf or enter code DRLEAF at checkout -Hatch: Get $20 OFF and free...
The mental health strategies that made Kobe Bryant a champion - on and off the court
August 24, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBOrder my new book HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD CLEAN UP THEIR MENTAL MESS here: https://www.mentallyresilientkids.com SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to author Eli Ihej about his new book, What Kobe Left Behind: The Playbook from an Extraordinary Life, what Kobe Bryant’s legacy can teach you about mental health and pursuing your purpose, how to become a champion in every area of your life, triumphing over adversity, and so much more! Even if y...
Empowering Vs. Enabling Toxic Behavior
August 21, 2023 11:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBOrder my new book HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD CLEAN UP THEIR MENTAL MESS here: https://www.mentallyresilientkids.com 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 d...
How to reinvent yourself when you’re stuck in life
August 17, 2023 11:00 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBOrder my new book HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD CLEAN UP THEIR MENTAL MESS here: https://www.mentallyresilientkids.com SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to good friend, top podcast host and performance coach Craig Siegel about discovering more about ourselves, living an authentic life, embracing our full potential, and so much more! In his amazing new book, The Reinvention Formula: How to Unlock a Bulletproof Mindset to Upgrade Your Life, Craig walk...
How extreme heat affects the brain + how to prevent any damage
August 14, 2023 11:00 - 16 minutes - 10.7 MBPre-order my new book HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD CLEAN UP THEIR MENTAL MESS here: https://www.mentallyresilientkids.com SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about keeping our brains and bodies healthy when it’s extremely hot outside. Although there still needs to be more research on how extreme temperatures affect the brain, they definitely have a negative impact with prolonged periods of heat exposure. Why? Temperature is one the main driver of che...
How to deal with bullies (advice for adults & kids)
August 10, 2023 11:00 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBOrder my new book HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD CLEAN UP THEIR MENTAL MESS here: https://www.mentallyresilientkids.com SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about an incredibly important subject: bullying, and what we can do as parents, educators and caregivers to help our children. Read the blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-help-your-child-if-they-are-being-bullied OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: -MUD\WTR: Just go to mudwtr.com/drleaf ...
The one thing to never say when setting boundaries
August 07, 2023 11:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBPre-order my new book HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD CLEAN UP THEIR MENTAL MESS here: https://www.mentallyresilientkids.com +Pre-order before August 8 to get access to bonus content! SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about the importance of teaching your child about boundaries. This is part 2 of my series on parenting, boundaries, and mental health. Part one can be found here. Whenever you, as a parent or caregiver, set a boundary, make sure that ...
How to help your child clean up their mental mess: The ultimate guide for parents & teachers
August 03, 2023 11:00 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBPre-order my new book HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD CLEAN UP THEIR MENTAL MESS here: https://www.mentallyresilientkids.com +Pre-order before August 8 to get access to bonus content! SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I share the first chapter of my new book How to Help Your Child Clean Up Their Mental Mess. The full audiobook is narrated by me! Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://w...
How to teach your kids about boundaries
July 31, 2023 11:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MBPre-order my new book HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD CLEAN UP THEIR MENTAL MESS here: https://www.mentallyresilientkids.com +Pre-order before August 8 to get access to bonus content! SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about the importance of teaching your child about boundaries. This is part 1 of a 2-part series on parenting, boundaries, and mental health. From the moment children are born, they are tied to their environment and the people within...
How to heal after betrayal (with Lysa Terkeurst)
July 26, 2023 11:00 - 33 minutes - 22.3 MBPre-order my new book HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD CLEAN UP THEIR MENTAL MESS here: https://www.mentallyresilientkids.com +Pre-order before August 8 to get access to bonus content! SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to best-selling author, public figure and mother Lysa Terkeurst about healing after betrayal, how boundaries help us avoid extremes, finding resilience after a crisis, what healthy conflict looks like, and so much more! On the eve of h...
6 ways to develop your child’s self-esteem without encouraging narcissism
July 24, 2023 11:00 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBPre-order my new book HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD CLEAN UP THEIR MENTAL MESS here: https://www.mentallyresilientkids.com +Pre-order before August 8 to get access to bonus content! SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this I talk about 6 ways to develop your child’s self-esteem without encouraging egotism or breeding narcissistic attitudes. As parents and guardians, we know that it is important to praise and compliment our children, especially when celebrating their achi...
How to help sensitive children manage their emotions
July 20, 2023 11:00 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBPre-order my new book HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD CLEAN UP THEIR MENTAL MESS here: https://www.mentallyresilientkids.com +Pre-order before August 8 to get access to bonus content! SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to Alicia, a concerned mother, about helping sensitive children manage their emotions. This is part of a series I am doing on questions you submitted for my new book on children’s mental health. This was Alicia’s question: “How do I h...
The difference between “safety net” parenting & “helicopter” parenting
July 17, 2023 12:00 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBPre-order my new book HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD CLEAN UP THEIR MENTAL MESS here: https://www.mentallyresilientkids.com +Pre-order before August 8 to get access to bonus content! SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about the difference between “safety net” parenting and “helicopter” parenting. To help our children develop their sense of autonomy and build identity, we as parents and caregivers need to know how to get involved in our children’s live...
How to manage parent guilt, burn-out & fatigue
July 13, 2023 12:00 - 33 minutes - 21.7 MBPre-order my new book HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD CLEAN UP THEIR MENTAL MESS here: https://www.mentallyresilientkids.com/ +Pre-order before August 8 to get access to bonus content! SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to Hettie about balancing work and play time with her children, especially as a homeschooling mom. This is part of a series I am doing on questions you submitted for my new book on children’s mental health. This was Hettie’s ques...
The ONE thing to do when you’re about to lose your cool with your kids
July 10, 2023 12:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBPre-order my new book HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD CLEAN UP THEIR MENTAL MESS here: https://www.mentallyresilientkids.com/ +Pre-order before August 8 to get access to bonus content! SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast (episode #498) and blog, I talk about what to do when you are feeling overwhelmed and you are about to lose your cool around your children. As I mentioned in my podcast on messy parenting, we all know that parenting is hard. As parents, we will make m...
How to help your child heal after trauma
July 06, 2023 12:00 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBPre-order my new book HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD CLEAN UP THEIR MENTAL MESS here: https://www.mentallyresilientkids.com/ +Pre-order before August 8 to get access to bonus content! SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to Jessica, a concerned parent, about childhood trauma. This is part of a series I am doing on questions you submitted for my new book on children’s mental health. This was Jessica’s question: “What happens to a child’s brain afte...
What I learned about parenting from watching Ted Lasso
July 03, 2023 12:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBPre-order my new book HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD CLEAN UP THEIR MENTAL MESS here: https://www.mentallyresilientkids.com/ +Pre-order before August 8 to get access to bonus content! SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about embracing “messy” parenting. This is part 2 of my series on parenting. You can listen to part 1 here. As I mentioned in part 1, it’s ok to be a “messy” parent. We need to normalize, not stigmatize, messy parenting. This means embra...
Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness
June 29, 2023 12:00 - 56 minutes - 36.9 MBPre-order my new book HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD CLEAN UP THEIR MENTAL MESS here: https://www.mentallyresilientkids.com/ +Pre-order before August 8 to get access to bonus content! SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast and blog, I talk to best-spelling author, psychiatrist, Zen master and Harvard researcher Dr. Robert Waldinger about what the science tells us about human happiness, creating a fulfilling and happy life, the importance of “social fitness”, what we g...
Podcast 494: It’s time to embrace messy parenting
June 26, 2023 12:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBPre-order my new book HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD CLEAN UP THEIR MENTAL MESS here: https://www.mentallyresilientkids.com/ +Pre-order before August 8 to get access to bonus content! SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about embracing “messy” parenting. We all know that parenting is hard. As parents, we will make mistakes. We are only human, after all! As parents and guardians, it is important that we give ourselves permission to be what I call “messy”. This me...
Podcast 493: Teaching kids how to understand & navigate emotions, feelings & thoughts
June 22, 2023 15:04 - 46 minutes - 43 MBPre-order my new book HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD CLEAN UP THEIR MENTAL MESS here: https://www.mentallyresilientkids.com/ +Pre-order before August 8 to get access to bonus content! SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to Oyindamola, a concerned parent, about her preschooler’s emotional reactions and how to help him manage how he feels in the moment. This is part of a series I am doing on questions you submitted for my new book on children’s mental health. This wa...
Podcast 492: One surprising thing that will help improve your child’s attention & focus
June 19, 2023 11:00 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MBPre-order my new book HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD CLEAN UP THEIR MENTAL MESS here: https://www.mentallyresilientkids.com/ +Pre-order before August 8 to get access to bonus content! SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about something great you can do with your children this summer: getting outside! This is part of my summer series on brain-building activities you can do with your children to help them build up their mental resilience and manage their mental health whi...
Podcast 491: How to help your child navigate intense emotions
June 15, 2023 11:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBPre-order my new book HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD CLEAN UP THEIR MENTAL MESS here: https://www.mentallyresilientkids.com/ +Pre-order before August 8 to get access to bonus content! SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to parent Hannah Baldwin about teaching her children mind management techniques. This is part of a series I am doing on questions you submitted for my new book on children’s mental health. This was Hannah’s question: “My kids are 12, 10, and 8. I personally...
Podcast 490: The mental health benefits of unstructured play for young children
June 12, 2023 21:46 - 50 minutes - 32.3 MBPre-order my new book HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD CLEAN UP THEIR MENTAL MESS here: https://www.mentallyresilientkids.com/ +Pre-order before August 8 to get access to bonus content! SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about how less free, unstructured playtime affects children’s mental health, and what we can do to improve our children’s mental resilience through encouraging free play. This is part of my summer series on brain-building activities you can do with your children...
Podcast 489: How to manage & move past unhealthy family relationships
June 08, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBPre-order my new book HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD CLEAN UP THEIR MENTAL MESS here: https://www.mentallyresilientkids.com/ +Pre-order before August 8 to get access to bonus content! SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to bestselling author, relationship therapist and clinical social worker Nedra Tawwab about her new book Drama Free, managing unhealthy family relationships, creating a safe space for children at home, breaking generational cycles again, why parents aren’t solely re...
Episode 488: How letter writing can make your child more mentally resilient
June 05, 2023 14:30 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBPre-order my new book HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD CLEAN UP THEIR MENTAL MESS here: https://www.mentallyresilientkids.com/ +Pre-order before August 8 to get access to bonus content! SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about something fun and mentally challenging you can do with your children this summer: letter writing! This is part of my summer series on brain-building activities you can do with your children to help them build up their mental resilience and manage their mental heal...
Podcast 487: What we can do in the present to heal our past & protect our future with presidential candidate Marianne Williamson
June 01, 2023 12:00 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBPre-order my new book HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD CLEAN UP THEIR MENTAL MESS here: https://www.mentallyresilientkids.com/ +Pre-order before August 8 to get access to bonus content! SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to bestselling author, spiritual thought leader and 2024 U.S. presidential candidate Marianne Williamson about applying spiritual principles in a practical way, creating a vision of justice and love that can overcome hatred and fear, what we can do as a community to make th...
Podcast 486: 4 Tips to Raise Empathic Children
May 29, 2023 11:00 - 37 minutes - 24.1 MBPre-order my new book HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD CLEAN UP THEIR MENTAL MESS here: https://www.mentallyresilientkids.com/ +Pre-order before August 8 to get access to bonus content! SHOW DESCRIPTION :In this podcast I talk about my upcoming book on children and mental health, How to Help Your Child Clean Up Their Mental Mess, teaching your child empathy from youth, what we can do as parents and guardians to support our children, and more! Read the blog here: https://drleaf.co...
Podcast 485: How embracing your comfort zone can actually help rewire your brain & create new healthy habits
May 25, 2023 12:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBPre-order my new book HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD CLEAN UP THEIR MENTAL MESS here: https://www.mentallyresilientkids.com/ +Pre-order before August 8 to get access to bonus content! SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to bestselling author, editor and journalist Adam Bornstein about his latest book You Can’t Screw This Up, the mental health benefits of enjoying food, the science of self-perception, the power of releasing mental baggage, why most diet plans fail, and so much more! Read the...
Podcast 484: 3 Tips to Make Your Home a Mental Health Haven
May 22, 2023 17:10 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBDownload my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about how to make your home a mental health haven. When the world feels like a mess (a common sentiment these days!), it is important that your home is a haven—a place where you can rest, relax, and feel happy. Thankfully, there are many ways we can create a joyful atmosphere at home and in this episode I share my top 3 tips. Read the blog here: https://drleaf.com/blo...
Podcast 483: Small but meaningful daily choices to make yourself happier & healthier
May 18, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBDownload my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to Colleen and Jason Wachob, founders of mega-health platform mindbodygreen, about their incredible new book The Joy of Well-Being, knowing when to change your life, how to take back control of your health, finding balance in life, and so much more! Over the past decade, Colleen and Jason Wachob have cultivated a leading wellness lifestyle media brand for everyone seeking to cu...
Podcast 482: Can we be too self-aware?
May 15, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBDownload my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about self-awareness, why it is helpful, and what happens when we become too self-aware. As you have heard me say many times on this podcast, we need to self-regulate what we think, say and do. This is key to living a life of mind management and learning how to deal with the many ups and downs of life. However, it is possible to be too self-aware. This happens when we start tr...
Podcast 481: The Myth of Normal with Dr. Gabor Maté
May 11, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBDownload my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to renowned physician, speaker and bestselling author Dr. Gabor Maté about his latest book The Myth of Normal, common misconceptions of what makes us sick, how to manage childhood trauma, parenting and mental health, and so much more! Dr. Maté is highly sought after for his expertise on a range of topics including addiction, stress and childhood development. Rather than offerin...
Podcast 480: Why we need to fall in love with our emotions
May 08, 2023 11:00 - 23 minutes - 22 MBDownload my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about why falling in love with your emotions is one of the best things you can do to improve your mental health! As you have heard me say many times before, we cannot run from or suppress our emotions. We need to get comfortable with feeling - even the emotions that don’t make us feel so great in the moment. We need to be okay with saying things like “I feel sad” or “I feel anx...
Podcast 479: Are you addicted to drama?
May 04, 2023 11:56 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBDownload my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app SHOW DESCRIPTION: n this podcast I talk to holistic psychologist, educator and best-selling author Scott Lyons about what it means to be addicted to drama, how a drama addiction affects our mental health and relationships, how to manage a drama addiction, and so much more! Read the blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/are-you-addicted-to-drama Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE ...
Podcast 478: 6 Strategies to Stop Fights Before they Begin
May 01, 2023 10:06 - 18 minutes - 17 MBDownload my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about ways to stop fights before they begin. Relationships can be hard, whether you are talking about friends, romantic partners, family, or colleagues. Fights and arguments are often inevitable, but that does not mean that there are steps we can take to make our relationships stronger and prevent fights and arguments before they begin. Read the blog here: http...
Podcast 477: Why we should question our beliefs + how to identify biases in our selves
April 27, 2023 11:00 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MBDownload my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to top podcast host and international bestselling author Shawn Stevenson about his incredible healing journey, the mind-brain-body connection, and the importance of holistic approaches to medicine, and why we need to always be questioning our beliefs, opinions and biases. Read the blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/why-its-important-to-question-our-beliefs-bi...
Podcast 476: How to compromise correctly in relationships
April 24, 2023 09:00 - 27 minutes - 18.2 MBDownload my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about how to improve your relationship, develop sexual intimacy, and increase your health and longevity through compromise. This is part 3 of my series on love, sex, relationships and wellbeing. As I mentioned in parts 1 and 2 of this podcast, relationships can be incredibly challenging at times. But they are also incredibly rewarding and can have a beneficial effect on our mi...
Podcast 475: How sorrow and longing make us whole
April 20, 2023 20:07 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBDownload my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to bestselling author and speaker Susan Cain about sorrow and mental health, embracing bittersweet moments and feelings, how longing makes us whole, her amazing new book Bittersweet, and so much more! As Susan notes in her book, bittersweetness is a tendency to states of longing, poignancy, and sorrow; an acute awareness of passing time; and a curiously piercing joy at the beau...