Dr. Caroline Leaf: How to Crush Negative Thoughts & Transform Your Mental Health | Mental Health | YAPClassic

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🗓️ 8 August 2025

⏱️ 77 minutes

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As a young neuroscientist studying brain health, Dr. Caroline Leaf was made to believe that the mind couldn’t change the brain. However, while treating traumatic brain injuries, she challenged this belief and spent decades researching neuroplasticity. Her groundbreaking work not only proved that the mind can rewire the brain, but that it can also detox negative thoughts and improve mental health conditions without medication. In this episode, Caroline explains the mind-brain connection and shares how conscious mind management can boost mental health, brain function, and overall wellness. In this episode, Hala and Caroline will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (02:28) Her Groundbreaking Journey into Neuroplasticity (09:48) Mind vs. Brain: What’s the Difference? (21:56) Understanding Spirituality and the Soul (36:11) Rewiring Toxic Thoughts for Positivity (42:22) The Impact of Mental Health Labels on Lifespan (59:48) Practical Mind Management Tips for Mental Wellness Dr. Caroline Leaf is a bestselling author, clinical neuroscientist, and host of the award-winning podcast The Dr. Leaf Show. With over four decades of experience studying the mind-brain connection, her work has transformed how millions manage their thoughts, brain health, and behaviors. Dr. Leaf is known for her research on neuroplasticity and her 5-step Neurocycle method for rewiring toxic thoughts and improving mental wellness. Sponsored By: Shopify - Start your $1/month trial at ⁠Shopify.com/profiting⁠ Indeed - Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at ⁠Indeed.com/PROFITING⁠ OpenPhone - Get 20% off your first 6 months at ⁠OpenPhone.com/profiting⁠ Airbnb - Find a co-host at ⁠airbnb.com/host⁠ Mercury - Streamline your banking and finances in one place. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠mercury.com/profiting⁠⁠⁠ Policy Genius - Secure your family’s future with Policygenius. Head to ⁠policygenius.com/profiting⁠ Framer - Launch your site for free at ⁠Framer.com⁠, and use code PROFITING Resources Mentioned: Caroline's Book, Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess: bit.ly/Mental_Mess Caroline's Podcast, The Dr. Leaf Show: bit.ly/DrLeaf-apple Caroline’s Instagram: instagram.com/drcarolineleaf Caroline’s Website: drleaf.com Caroline’s App: neurocycle.app Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap YouTube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Podcast, Business, Business Podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal Development, Starting a Business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side Hustle, Startup, Mental Health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth Mindset, Psychology, Biohacking, Motivation, Mindset, Manifestation, Productivity, Life Balance, Self Healing, Happiness, Sleep, Diet

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0:00.0	Today's episode is sponsored in part by Open Phone, Shopify, Mercury, Indeed, and Framer.
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1:00.4	incredible deals in the show notes or at young and profiting.com slash deals. YAP, gang, what if I told you that your thoughts have weight and they're physically
1:19.4	shaping your brain every single day? In this Yap classic episode, I sat down with Dr. Caroline
1:24.2	Leif, a cognitive neuroscientist, best-selling author, and leading expert of
1:28.3	the mind-brain connection. We explored how you can literally rewire your brain to clean up your
1:33.7	mental mess. For over four decades, Dr. Leif has been proving what science once denied. Your mind
1:39.5	can change your brain. In this conversation, she breaks down her transformative five-step neuropsychal method for
1:45.4	managing toxic thoughts, reducing anxiety, and building lasting emotional resilience. This episode
1:51.1	will completely transform how you think about your mental health and give you the tools to
1:54.9	become the architect of your own mind. So sit back and enjoy this conversation with Dr. Caroline
2:00.3	Leif. Hi, Caroline. Welcome to
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