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The Dr. Leaf Show

Why You Keep Giving Your Power Away (5 Brain-Based Steps to Take It Back)

The Dr. Leaf Show

Dr. Caroline Leaf

Mental Health, Health & Fitness

4.73.3K Ratings

🗓️ 11 March 2026

⏱️ 42 minutes

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Summary

Most people don’t realize how often they give their power away—through people-pleasing, over-explaining, or shrinking in certain situations. In this episode, Dr. Caroline Leaf explains the neuroscience behind why we lose our sense of power and shares 5 practical steps to reclaim your confidence, boundaries, and inner authority. Sponsors making this show possible: BETTERHELP: Find support and feel lighter in therapy. Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/drleaf. SHOPIFY: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at Shopify.com/leaf BROOKLYN BEDDING: Get 30% OFF with code DRLEAF at Brooklynbedding.com VERACITY: So make the switch to GLP-1s the natural way. Head to VeracityHealth.co and use code DRLEAF for up to 60% off your order. HELLOFRESH: Go to HelloFresh.com/drleaf10fm to get 10 free meals plus a FREE Zwilling Knife — a $144.99 value — on your third box. Offer valid while supplies last. Free meals applied as discount on first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan. NEW!! 21 Day Brain Detox Course: https://21daybraindetox.com 📚 Order Help in a Hurry: www.helpinahurrybook.com 📫 Join 250,000+ readers of the free science-backed mental health newsletter: https://drleaf.com/subscribe 🖥️ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf Get in touch: 🌍 Website: www.drleaf.com 📸 Instagram: @drcarolineleaf 🐦 Twitter/X: @drcarolineleaf 💻 Facebook: Dr Caroline Leaf Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Please consult a qualified professional for personalized support.

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0:00.0

Before we dive into today's episode, I want to take a moment to thank the sponsors who make the show possible.

0:06.4

And honestly, these are brands I'm genuinely excited to share with you.

0:10.8

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0:13.0

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0:19.3

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0:22.6

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0:28.5

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0:34.3

high protein options and sustainably sourced ingredients, HelloFresh makes it so

0:38.9

easy to eat well without the stress. Brooklyn Bedding has genuinely changed my sleep. Their mattresses

0:44.5

are designed and assembled in Arizona with real American craftsmanship, supportive, comfortable,

0:50.4

and built to last. If you've been struggling with sleep, this might be the game changer you need.

0:55.7

And finally, Shopify, the platform that's helped me bring mental health tools and resources

1:01.3

to people around the world. Whether you're starting a business or growing one, Shopify makes it

1:06.4

simple to reach the people who need what you have to offer. We'll hear more from each of them

1:10.7

throughout today's episode.

1:12.4

Now let's get started.

1:13.8

There's a moment in your life you probably don't talk about.

1:17.7

The moments you felt yourself shrink.

1:21.1

Even though nothing was stopping you, you had something to say, but you stayed quiet.

1:26.1

You had a boundary to set, but you softened it.

1:28.9

You had a direction to take, but you waited for someone else to approve it.

1:33.1

Across countless psychological and behavioral studies,

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