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CLEANING UP YOUR MENTAL MESS with Dr. Caroline Leaf

CLEANING UP YOUR MENTAL MESS with Dr. Caroline Leaf

Dr. Caroline Leaf

Health & Fitness, Mental Health

4.63.2K Ratings

Overview

Hi! 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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653 Episodes

Loneliness Isn't the Problem—Your Thoughts Are

Did you know that ruminating on loneliness is more linked to depression than actual loneliness? In this episode, we dive into the science of QZE—your brain's constant state of growth based on what you focus on—and how to shift your thoughts in the right direction. Learn how a simple "QZE Mindshift" using the Neurocycle can break the rumination-depression cycle and transform loneliness into meaningful connection. Tune in for practical steps and the surprising power of talking to strangers. Don’t forget to rate, review, and share this episode—it truly helps the show grow. Sponsors making this episode possible:-APOSTROPHE: Get your first visit for only five dollars at Apostrophe.com/DRLEAF when you use our code: DRLEAF. That’s a savings of fifteen dollars! This code is only available to my listeners.  📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com 🖥️WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GET IN TOUCH:🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 5 February 2025

Moving past your PAST

it’s time for some real talk. In this episode, I dive into a topic that hits close to home for so many of us — childhood trauma and how it shapes who we are today. Let’s face it, what we experience when we're young leaves a lasting impact on our mental, emotional, and even physical health. But here's the thing: just focusing on the bad stuff can keep us stuck in the past. I break down the groundbreaking research on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and how they’re linked to long-term health issues. But I also shine a light on something just as important — Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) and how they can help heal and build resilience, even if you've had a rough start in life. Healing isn’t about ignoring the negative, but it’s also not about getting lost in it. I share practical tips like balancing your memories of the past and practicing the 3:1 thought ratio — a powerful tool to help shift your mindset when you're spiraling. Trust me, it works. This conversation isn’t about pretending everything is perfect or magically fixing deep-rooted pain overnight. It’s about finding hope, healing, and rewriting your story in a way that empowers you to move forward. Let's tap into that incredible strength we all have and find balance on this journey. Don’t forget to rate, review, and share this episode—it truly helps the show grow. Register for my annual New Years Brain Detox Challenge here: https://drleaf.com/pages/brain-detox-challenge Sponsors making this episode possible:-PUORI: add Puori (O3) to your routine now! And I have an amazing deal for you: right now you get an amazing 20% off, or if you choose their already discounted subscription, you get almost a third off the price! Available when you visit my exclusive URL Puori.com/DRLEAF and use my promo code DRLEAF • Or save 20% off when you make a one-time purchase – still such great savings. 📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com 🖥️WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GET IN TOUCH:🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 29 January 2025

Why being kind beats being nice every time

In this episode, we explore the profound difference between kindness and niceness. While niceness often prioritizes comfort and approval, kindness is rooted in genuine care, bravery, and authenticity. Discover why being kind—not just nice—fosters trust, deeper connections, and long-term growth. You’ll also learn about the science of kindness, from its biochemical benefits like releasing dopamine and oxytocin to its proven impact on mental health. Plus, I’ll share practical tips for incorporating kindness into your daily routine, including the ideal ratio of compliments to criticisms (hint: it’s 5.6:1!) and how acts of kindness can create a ripple effect of well-being. Don’t forget to rate, review, and share this episode—it truly helps the show grow. Register for my annual New Years Brain Detox Challenge here: https://drleaf.com/pages/brain-detox-challenge Sponsors making this episode possible:HERO: Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to hero.co and use code DRLEAF at checkout. ZOCDOC: So stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to zocdoc.com/leaf to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today.  AG1: AG1 is offering new subscribers a FREE $76 gift when you sign up. You'll get a Welcome Kit, a bottle of D3K2 AND 5 free travel packs in your first box. So make sure to check out DrinkAG1.com/mentalmess to get this offer!  📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com 🖥️WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GET IN TOUCH:🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 22 January 2025

Cultivating Calm When Feeling Triggered

Have you ever felt triggered, ready to react, but wished for a guiding hand to pull you back to calm? In this episode, Cultivating Calm When Feeling Triggered, we explore how you can become that guiding hand for yourself. Packed with science-backed strategies and personal insights, this episode will empower you to respond thoughtfully instead of reacting impulsively. Highlights include: "Isn't This Interesting" Technique: Learn how a simple 60-second pause can create space for calm and insight, turning triggering moments into opportunities for growth.The Power of Immediate Gratitude: Discover how practicing gratitude for even the smallest things can shift your mind into healing theta and learning gamma brainwaves, rewiring your perspective.Trigger Sips: A breathing technique designed to soothe your nervous system and bring clarity in moments of distress. Register for my annual New Years Brain Detox Challenge here: https://drleaf.com/pages/brain-detox-challenge Sponsors making this episode possible:- PUORI: add Puori (O3) to your routine now! And I have an amazing deal for you: right now you get an amazing 20% off, or if you choose their already discounted subscription, you get almost a third off the price! Available when you visit my exclusive URL Puori.com/DRLEAF and use my promo code DRLEAF • Or save 20% off when you make a one-time purchase – still such great savings.  -APOSTROPHE: Get your first visit for only five dollars at Apostrophe.com/DRLEAF when you use our code: DRLEAF. That’s a savings of fifteen dollars! This code is only available to my listeners.  📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com 🖥️WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GET IN TOUCH:🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 15 January 2025

Flip the Script on Stress: Transform Your Mindset for the New Year

In this podcast, I dive into powerful tips on transforming your relationship with stress by shifting how you perceive and process it. It's a game-changing episode designed to help you start the new year with a fresh mindset and a renewed sense of control. Don't miss this opportunity to turn stress into a tool for growth and resilience! Register for my annual New Years Brain Detox Challenge here: https://drleaf.com/pages/brain-detox-challenge Sponsors making this episode possible:-ANCIENT NUTRITION: Ancient Nutrition is offering 25% off your first order when you go to AncientNutrition.com/DRLEAF -AG1: AG1 is offering new subscribers a FREE $76 gift when you sign up. You'll get a Welcome Kit, a bottle of D3K2 AND 5 free travel packs in your first box. So make sure to check out DrinkAG1.com/mentalmess to get this offer! Research studies mentioned in this episode:https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/04/180417130111.htmhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23327269/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3780662/pdf/AJPH.2012.300876.pdfhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22201278/ 📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com 🖥️WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GET IN TOUCH:🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 8 January 2025

This ONE phrase could be holding you back

In this podcast I share the one phrase that may be limiting your growth and slowing down your healing. I also share what to say instead, and how to frame words so they don't negatively affect your mental health. Register for my annual New Years Brain Detox Challenge here: https://drleaf.com/pages/brain-detox-challenge Sponsors making this episode possible:-PURITY WOODS: Honestly, I have never seen a natural skincare product of this quality at this reasonable of a price point! And thankfully, the good people at Purity Woods have a special coupon code specifically for my listeners, so you can try it for yourself for 27% off today. Just go to puritywoods.com/MENTALMESS or enter MENTALMESS at checkout. -FATTY15: Fatty15 is on a mission to replenish your C15 levels and restore your long-term health! You can now get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/DRLEAF and using code DRLEAF at checkout for an additional 15% off your first order!  -AG1: AG1 is offering new subscribers a FREE $76 gift when you sign up. You'll get a Welcome Kit, a bottle of D3K2 AND 5 free travel packs in your first box. So make sure to check out DrinkAG1.com/mentalmess to get this offer! 📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com 🖥️WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GET IN TOUCH:🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 20 December 2024

One thing to supercharge relationships

Felling a relationship lull? In this episode I share my favourite and most effective tip to supercharge any relationships. Register for my annual New Years Brain Detox Challenge here: https://drleaf.com/pages/brain-detox-challenge Sponsors making this episode possible:-ZocDoc: Go to Zocdoc.com/LEAF and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then start your search for a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours! 📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com 🖥️WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GET IN TOUCH:🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 13 December 2024

6 strategies to stop fights before they begin

Register for my annual New Years Brain Detox Challenge here: https://drleaf.com/pages/brain-detox-challenge In this episode I share 6 scientific and effective strategies to stop fights before they begin. These helped me, and hopefully will help you avoid so much unnecessary pain! Sponsors making this episode possible:-BETTERHELP:  Become your own soulmate, whether you’re looking for one or not. Visit BetterHelp.com/drleaf today to get 10% off your first month.  📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com 🖥️WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GET IN TOUCH:🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 10 December 2024

3 Science-backed habits to improve & protect your mental health

In this episode I interview my good friend, best-selling author, and top podcast host Shawn Stevenson about: The #1 exercise that's clinically proven to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.Understand the critical connection between sleep quality and mental health.Learn which nutrients to prioritize daily to protect your mental and metabolic health. And more! Learn more about Shawn here: https://themodelhealthshow.com/ Sponsors making this episode possible:-IHERB: For a limited time, my listeners get 22% off their first order when you use code DRLEAF at iherb.com/shop/DRLEAF. Existing customers receive 15% off! 📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com 🖥️WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GET IN TOUCH:🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 6 December 2024

5 steps to overcome procrastination

In this episode I interview Certified Neurocycle Facilitator Elana Van Deventer on how to end the cycle of procrastination by finding the root issue, and creating better and more sustainable time-management habits. Contact Elana: https://www.instagram.com/elanavdeventer/?hl=en To watch this episode ad-free, and many other webinars to help you on your healing journey download the Neurocycle app here: https://www.neurocycle.app/ Sponsors making this episode possible:-PURITY WOODS: Honestly, I have never seen a natural skincare product of this quality at this reasonable of a price point! And thankfully, the good people at Purity Woods have a special coupon code specifically for my listeners, so you can try it for yourself for 27% off today. Just go to puritywoods.com/MENTALMESS or enter MENTALMESS at checkout. -BIOPTIMIZERS: Become your own soulmate, whether you’re looking for one or not. Visit BetterHelp.com/drleaf today to get 10% off your first month.  -FATTY15: Fatty15 is on a mission to replenish your C15 levels and restore your long-term health! You can now get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/DRLEAF and using code DRLEAF at checkout for an additional 15% off your first order!  📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com 🖥️WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GET IN TOUCH:🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 3 December 2024

Evidence-based tips to prevent dementia

In this episode I share some life-saving tips and scientific strategies to help prevent dementia, and reduce the symptoms. Listen to the full episode ad-free on the Neurocycle app here: https://www.neurocycle.app Sponsors making this show possible:-BETTERHELP: Become your own soulmate, whether you’re looking for one or not. Visit BetterHelp.com/drleaf today to get 10% off your first month.  📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com 🖥️WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GET IN TOUCH:🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 26 November 2024

How to START changing for the better

In this episode I interview Neurocycle Facilitator Dawn Wiliams on how to START taking the steps towards healing, and how to use the Neurocycle program to guide your healing journey. To work with Dawn visit: https://www.fourcscounseling.com/ To get the Neurocycle app visit: https://www.neurocycle.app/ Sponsors making this show possible:-PURITY WOODS: Honestly, I have never seen a natural skincare product of this quality at this reasonable of a price point! And thankfully, the good people at Purity Woods have a special coupon code specifically for my listeners, so you can try it for yourself for 27% off today. Just go to puritywoods.com/MENTALMESS or enter MENTALMESS at checkout. 📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com 🖥️WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GET IN TOUCH:🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 22 November 2024

The Trap of "I’ll Be Happy When..."

In this episode I explain what the arrival fallacy is, how it could be holding you back from finding peace, and how to break free from this fallacy! To listen to the full episode (plus hundreds more webinars and resources to help you live your happiest life) AD-FREE download the Neurocycle app here: https://www.neurocycle.app/ Sponsors making this show possible:-IRESTORE: So treat yourself to some high-tech self-care with iRestore’s Illumina face mask. For a limited time only, our listeners get 25% off their Illumina Face Mask when you use code DRLEAF25 at https://iRestorelaser.com  📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com 🖥️WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GET IN TOUCH:🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 19 November 2024

Unlearning harmful behaviours

In this episode I interview Certified Neurocycle Facilitator Brenda Kennison about: How to use the Neurocycle method to identify the root of addiction and start healingIdentifying & unlearning harmful behavioursHow the Neurocycle method can help you define your identityHealing childhood traumaCreating the sober life you want And more! To work with Brenda visit: https://www.day1ofsobriety.org/ Get the Neurocycle app here: https://www.neurocycle.app/ Sponsors making this show possible:-ZOCDOC: So, stop putting off those doctors’ appointments and go to Zocdoc.com/LEAF to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. 📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com 🖥️WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GET IN TOUCH:🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 15 November 2024

Actually, you can catch up on sleep and here's how

In this episode I challenge the assumption that we can't catch up on sleep, and share some tips on how to get the rest you need even when you don't have a lot of time! Listen to the full episode AD-FREE on the Neurocycle app at: https://www.neurocycle.app Sponsors making this show possible:-BiOptimizers Mushroom Breakthrough. For an exclusive offer for my listeners, go to bioptimizers.com/drleaf and use code DRLEAF10 during checkout. And the great thing about BIOptimizers is that you can try it risk-free with their 365-day money-back guarantee!  📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com 🖥️WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GET IN TOUCH:🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 12 November 2024

Finding the strength to persevere (with Ryan Zofay)

Ryan’s story is truly inspiring. Despite facing challenges like addiction, incarceration, and dropping out of school in the 7th grade, he persevered, eventually graduating high school. Today, with 22 years of sobriety under his belt, he started We Level Up, a 9-figure drug and alcohol rehab business that employs over 600 people and impacts more than 10,000 lives each year. Ryan’s mission is to inspire and empower others through coaching and mentorship, sharing the same compassion that transformed his own life. Learn more about Ryan here: https://ryanzofay.com/ Sponsors making this show possible:-IHERB: For a limited time, my listeners get 22% off their first order when you use code DRLEAF at iherb.com/shop/DRLEAF. Existing customers receive 15% off.  📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com 🖥️WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GET IN TOUCH:🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Sponsors making this show possible:-IHERB: For a limited time, my listeners get 22% off their first order when you use code DRLEAF at iherb.com/shop/DRLEAF. Existing customers receive 15% off.  -BIOPTIMIZERS: For an exclusive offer for my listeners, go to bioptimizers.com/drleaf and use code DRLEAF10 during checkout. And the great thing about BIOptimizers is that you can try it risk-free with their 365-day money-back guarantee!  🚨Get 15% OFF kids mental resilience bundle toolkit here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drleaf.com 📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com GET IN TOUCH:🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 8 November 2024

5 Steps to Healing Self-Worth

In this episode I explain how to use the Neurocycle to unwire harmful beliefs about self-worth, and how to use this system to rewire your brain to build healthy new habits around self-confidence and image. I also share some fascinating science on how thoughts are formed to help you better understand what is going on in your brain and how it affects your body, To listen to and watch this full espied ad free get the Neurocycle app! On the app you will get access to hundreds of Neuro Live webinars in addition to other helpful guides and programs. Get the app here:https://www.neurocycle.app/ Sponsors making this show possible:-PURITY WOODS: Honestly, I have never seen a skincare product of this quality at this reasonable of a price point. And thankfully, the good people at Purity Woods have a special coupon code specifically for my listeners, so you can try it for yourself for 27% off today. Just go to puritywoods.com/MENTALMESS or enter MENTALMESS at checkout. -BETTERHELP: Become your own soulmate, whether you’re looking for one or not. Visit BetterHelp.com/drleaf today to get 10% off your first month.  📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com 🖥️WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GET IN TOUCH:🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Sponsors making this show possible:-IHERB: For a limited time, my listeners get 22% off their first order when you use code DRLEAF at iherb.com/shop/DRLEAF. Existing customers receive 15% off.  -BIOPTIMIZERS: For an exclusive offer for my listeners, go to bioptimizers.com/drleaf and use code DRLEAF10 during checkout. And the great thing about BIOptimizers is that you can try it risk-free with their 365-day money-back guarantee!  🚨Get 15% OFF kids mental resilience bundle toolkit here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drleaf.com 📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com GET IN TOUCH:🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 5 November 2024

Your Mind's Many Voices: Richard Schwartz on the Power of Internal Family Systems

In this episode I interview Richard C Schwartz, the creator of Internal Family Systems (IFS). IFS is a highly effective, evidence-based therapeutic model that de-pathologizes the multipart personality. We discuss: How he came to develop this system and how it is helping millions around the world How the mind is naturally multiple and that is a good thing.How IFS creates inner and outer connectedness by helping people first access their Self and, from that core, come to understand and heal their parts. How It is also a way of understanding personal and intimate relationships and stepping into life with the 8 Cs: confidence, calm, compassion, courage, creativity, clarity, curiosity, and connectedness. Learn more about IFS here: https://ifs-institute.com/ Sponsors making this show possible:-Fatty15: Fatty15 is on a mission to replenish your C15 levels and restore your long-term health! You can now get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/DRLEAF and using code DRLEAF at checkout for an additional 15% off your first order!  -IRESTORE: So treat yourself to some high-tech self-care with iRestore’s Illumina face mask. For a limited time only, our listeners get 25% off their Illumina Face Mask when you use code DRLEAF25 at https://iRestorelaser.com  📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com 🖥️WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GET IN TOUCH:🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Sponsors making this show possible:-IHERB: For a limited time, my listeners get 22% off their first order when you use code DRLEAF at iherb.com/shop/DRLEAF. Existing customers receive 15% off.  -BIOPTIMIZERS: For an exclusive offer for my listeners, go to bioptimizers.com/drleaf and use code DRLEAF10 during checkout. And the great thing about BIOptimizers is that you can try it risk-free with their 365-day money-back guarantee!  🚨Get 15% OFF kids mental resilience bundle toolkit here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drleaf.com 📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com GET IN TOUCH:🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 1 November 2024

How to adjust your view to restore your healing & hope

In this episode I explain the difference between a perception and a perspective, and how they can impact our mental wellbeing in different ways. I also discuss:How to shape your perception in a healing direction using your perspectiveHow unmanaged perception can negatively hurt your mind and bodyHow to use the Neurocycle method to create sustainable healthy perception patternsAnd more! To listen to the full episode AD-FREE get the Neurocycle app here: https://www.neurocycle.app/ Sponsors making this show possible:-IHERB: For a limited time, my listeners get 22% off their first order when you use code DRLEAF at iherb.com/shop/DRLEAF. Existing customers receive 15% off.  -BIOPTIMIZERS: For an exclusive offer for my listeners, go to bioptimizers.com/drleaf and use code DRLEAF10 during checkout. And the great thing about BIOptimizers is that you can try it risk-free with their 365-day money-back guarantee!  🚨Get 15% OFF kids mental resilience bundle toolkit here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drleaf.com 📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com 🖥️WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GET IN TOUCH:🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 29 October 2024

Restoring hope

In this episode I explain the difference between a perception and a perspective, and how they can impact our mental wellbeing in different ways. I also discuss:How to shape your perception in a healing direction using your perspectiveHow unmanaged perception can negatively hurt your mind and bodyHow to use the Neurocycle method to create sustainable healthy perception patternsAnd more! To listen to the full episode AD-FREE get the Neurocycle app here: https://www.neurocycle.app/ Sponsors making this show possible:-IHERB: For a limited time, my listeners get 22% off their first order when you use code DRLEAF at iherb.com/shop/DRLEAF. Existing customers receive 15% off.  -BIOPTIMIZERS: For an exclusive offer for my listeners, go to bioptimizers.com/drleaf and use code DRLEAF10 during checkout. And the great thing about BIOptimizers is that you can try it risk-free with their 365-day money-back guarantee!  🚨Get 15% OFF kids mental resilience bundle toolkit here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drleaf.com 📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com 🖥️WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GET IN TOUCH:🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 29 October 2024

Healing Body Image Struggles

In this episode I chat with Neurocycle Facilitator Christie O'Brien about:Identifying the root of body image issues and eating disorders How to find sustainable heal thing using the Neurocycle method How to rewire your brain in 63 days To work with Christy visit: https://www.christieobrien.com/neurocycle.htmlGet the Neurocycle app here: https://www.neurocycle.app/ Sponsors making this show possible:-Purity Woods: Honestly, I have never seen a skincare product of this quality at this reasonable of a price point. And thankfully, the good people at Purity Woods have a special coupon code specifically for my listeners, so you can try it for yourself for 27% off today. Just go to puritywoods.com/MENTALMESS or enter MENTALMESS at checkout.-IRESTORE: So treat yourself to some high-tech self-care with iRestore’s Illumina face mask. For a limited time only, our listeners get 25% off their Illumina Face Mask when you use code DRLEAF25 at irestorelaser.com 🚨Get 15% OFF kids mental resilience bundle toolkit here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drleaf.com 📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com 🖥️WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GET IN TOUCH:🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 25 October 2024

Healing marriages using the Neurocycle method

In this episode I interview Certified Neurocycle Facilitator Lauren Carreras about:Identifying hidden issues in your marriage + how to begin healing these issuesHow to use the Neurocycle to heal yourself so you can heal relationshipsHow to organise the mental mess in your mind to make sense out of chaotic thoughts To work with Lauren visit: https://donewithstuck.com/neurocycle Sponsors making this show possible:-iHerb: For a limited time, my listeners get 22% off their first order when you use code DRLEAF at https://www.iherb.com/shop/drleaf Existing customers receive 15% off. 🚨Get 15% OFF kids mental resilience bundle toolkit here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drleaf.com 📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com 🖥️WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GET IN TOUCH:🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 22 October 2024

Using your dreams to heal grief and trauma

In this exciting episode I interview lucid dreaming expert Charlie Morley on:What lucid dreaming is and how to use it to heal traumaWhat your dreams are telling youThe science of nightmares Using lucid dreaming to treat PTSDHow to direct nightmares to your benefit Using lucid dreams to heal grief Sponsors making this show possible:-BetterHelp: Become your own soulmate, whether you’re looking for one or not. Visit BetterHelp.com/drleaf today to get 10% off your first month.  -Purity Woods: The good people at Purity Woods have a special coupon code specifically for my listeners, so you can try it for yourself for 27% off today. Just go to https://puritywoods.com/mentalmess or enter MENTALMESS at checkout. 🚨Get 15% OFF kids mental resilience bundle toolkit here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drleaf.com 📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com 🖥️WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GET IN TOUCH:🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 18 October 2024

Glimmers: The opposite of triggers + how to find them

To watch the full episode ad-free download the Neurocycle app (and you will get access to hundreds of live webinars and a massive library of content!). Get the app here: https://www.neurocycle.app/ In this episode I explain what glimmers are, and how these micro-moments can radically change your life and make you you happier. I also share how to embedded these glimmer moments in your brain so they become a healthy permanent part of you. Sponsors making this show possible:-BiOptimizers Mushroom Breakthrough – Your Secret Weapon for Peak Cognitive Performance: For an exclusive offer for my listeners, go to bioptimizers.com/drleaf and use code DRLEAF10 during checkout. And the great thing about BIOptimizers is that you can try it risk-free with their 365-day money-back guarantee!  🚨Get 15% OFF kids mental resilience bundle toolkit here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drleaf.com 📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com 🖥️WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GET IN TOUCH:🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 15 October 2024

How to rest when you're a workaholic

To watch the full episode ad-free download the Neurocycle app (and you will get access to hundreds of live webinars and a massive library of content!). Get the app here: https://www.neurocycle.app/ In this episode I share some helpful tips on how to actually rest and relax while taking time off on vacation, or even just on the weekends or after work! I made this episode with tips that have really helped me fully pause and rejuvenate. Sponsors making this show possible: Purity Woods: Purity Woods is currently offering 17% off sitewide but we have an additional 10% discount for our listeners for a total savings of 27%! Go to puritywoods.com/MENTALMESS or enter code MENTALMESS at checkout for an additional 10% off your first order.  Begin your healing journey with Neurocycle, the app that helps you heal: https://www.neurocycle.app 🚨Get 15% OFF kids mental resilience bundle toolkit here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drleaf.com 📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com 🖥️WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GET IN TOUCH:🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 11 October 2024

Toxic Productivity

In this episode I interview psychotherapist Israa Nasir about all things toxic productivity: the signs and how to heal from it. We also discuss: Productivity isn’t about managing time, but rather how you manage your emotionsA radical reimagining of what productivity meansDynamics that keep us constantly busy, but never satisfied such as; self-worth, shame, social comparison, burnout, and perfectionismWays we can focus on “being” rather than “doing” to embrace a healthier and happier lifestyleRecognizing the emotional patterns that drive our toxic productivity habitsCultivating a healthier perspective on achievement to understand, manage, and shift our intense emotions Creating sustainable habits for reaching goals that are authentically meaningful to us Get her book here: https://www.amazon.com/Toxic-Productivity-Reclaim-Emotional-Demands/dp/196230535X This episode is sponsored by Zocdoc: stop putting off those doctors’ appointments and go to Zocdoc.com/LEAF to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. Begin your healing journey with Neurocycle, the app that helps you heal: https://www.neurocycle.app 🚨Get 15% OFF kids mental resilience bundle toolkit here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drleaf.com 📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com 🖥️WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GET IN TOUCH:🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 8 October 2024

How to upgrade your brain (with Jim Kwik)

In this episode I interview NYT bestselling author, memory coach, and good friend Jim Kwik on:How to identify limits in your life and remove themHow to cultivate sustainable motivation How to create healthy habitsHow to learn things fast And so much more! Begin your healing journey with Neurocycle, the app that helps you heal: https://www.neurocycle.app 🚨Get 15% OFF kids mental resilience bundle toolkit here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drleaf.com 📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com 🖥️WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GET IN TOUCH:🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 4 October 2024

Dealing with energy vampires

In this episode I share some signs you are dealing with an energy vampire (someone who drains all your energy), and how to navigate these kinds of people in your life. Sponsors making this podcast possible:-Betterhelp:  Become your own soulmate, whether you’re looking for one or not. Visit BetterHelp.com/drleaf today to get 10% off your first month.  -Ro: With Ro, the average weight loss is 15-20% in 1 year, with healthy lifestyle changes. BMI and other eligibility criteria apply. Just go to ro.co/drleaf to learn more. And, if you sign up today, you’ll pay just $99 for your first month—and $145 a month after that. Medication costs are separate. 🚨Get 15% OFF kids mental resilience bundle toolkit here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drleaf.com 📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com 🖥️WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GET IN TOUCH:🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 1 October 2024

This One Simple Change in Your Social Life Will Transform Your Mental Health

In this episode I interview Mario Hernandez, the founder of Knobl. Knobl is an incredible app, and one that I absolutely love. It's an app created to help amplify social engagement and impact, for companies and individuals. In this episode Mario and I discuss how community outreach and community involvement can help improve your mental health, how to get more involved, and how to reduce burnout and anxiety. Turn your business into a force for good at: https://www.knobl.one/get in touch with Mario Hernandez: [email protected] Join a communityof changemakers at:https://philanthropy.network/ Sponsors making this podcast possible:BiOptimizers Mushroom Breakthrough: For an exclusive offer for my listeners, go to bioptimizers.com/drleaf and use code DRLEAF10 during checkout. And the great thing about BIOptimizers is that you can try it risk-free with their 365-day money-back guarantee!  Fatty15: Fatty15 is on a mission to replenish your C15 levels and restore your long-term health! You can now get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/DRLEAF and using code DRLEAF at checkout for an additional 15% off your first order!  🚨Get 15% OFF kids mental resilience bundle toolkit here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drleaf.com 📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com 🖥️WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GET IN TOUCH:🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 27 September 2024

The "21 days to build a habit" misconception

In this episode I break down major misconceptions about habits and give you scientific strategies for building long-lasting ones. I debunk the myth of the 21 days and so much more! To listen to the full episode ad free, and to start building sustainable habits in your life download the Neurocycle app today: https://www.neurocycle.app/ 🚨Get 15% OFF kids mental resilience bundle toolkit here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drleaf.com 📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com 🖥️WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GET IN TOUCH:🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 24 September 2024

Tapping to heal trauma, PTSD, and physical health struggles (With Dawson Church)

In this interview I interview bestselling author and renown scientist Dawson Church on how gene expression is influenced by emotions, how to cultivate peak states so our brains rapidly rewire themselves for happiness, and how to use Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT acupressure tapping) to manage trauma, PTSD, and physical health struggles. Dawson also takes us through a helpful tapping exercise. 🚨Get 15% OFF Brain-Ee bundle here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drleaf.com 📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com 🖥️WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GET IN TOUCH: 🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf 💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 20 September 2024

How to use boredom to make you smarter and healthier

To watch the full episode ad-free (and hundreds of other webinars!), download the Neurocycle app here: https://www.neurocycle.app/ In this episode I explain what boredom does in your brain, and how to harness it in the right direction so it increases your brain health and intelligence! 🚨Get 15% OFF Brain-Ee bundle here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drleaf.com  📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com     🖥️WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠      GET IN TOUCH:    🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf 💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf    *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 17 September 2024

Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief (with David Kessler)

Download Neurocycle, the app that helps you heal and stay healed: https://www.neurocycle.app/ In this episode I interview David Kessler, one of the world’s foremost experts on grief and loss. We discuss the stages of grief, how anger can actually be a good thing while grieving, how to begin moving though grief, and so much more. His experience with thousands of people on the edge of life and death has taught him the secrets to living a happy and fulfilled life––even after life’s tragedies. He's the author of six bestselling books, including Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief, while his first book, The Needs of The Dying, received praise from Mother Teresa. On October 1, he'll release the Finding Meaning Workbook, filled with self-reflective exercises, navigation techniques for complicated grief, and tools for guilt, rumination, and overwhelming feelings. 🚨Get 15% OFF Brain-Ee bundle here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drleaf.com  📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com     🖥️WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠      GET IN TOUCH:    🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf 💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf    *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 13 September 2024

Catching Unkindness Before It Harms You

Download Neurocycle, the app that helps you heal and stay healed: https://www.neurocycle.app/ In this episode I share some tips on how to cultivate kindness, keep the spark alive in relationships, and how to find the root of unkindness to prevent it harming your mental and physical health. 🚨Get 15% OFF Brain-Ee bundle here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drleaf.com  📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com     🖥️WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠      GET IN TOUCH:    🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf 💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf    *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 10 September 2024

Breaking cycle of low energy, anxiety, and fear by harnessing the power of your heart (with Kimberly Snyder)

Download Neurocycle, the app that helps you heal and stay healed: https://www.neurocycle.app/ Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and stuck in a cycle of low energy, anxiety, and fear? There is a powerful, often overlooked solution to these challenges: the hidden power within your heart. For centuries, ancient wisdom has recognized the heart as a power center, a gateway to our highest potential. Modern science now confirms that this “heart brain” significantly influences our physical and emotional well-being, as well as our perceptions and thoughts. In this episode I interview New York Times bestseller, and one of my dear friends, Kimberly Snyder about the secret to harnessing your heart’s intelligence. Combining ancient wisdom with cutting-edge science on heart-brain communication, Kimberly offers transformative insights to help you deeply connect to your heart’s power. This episode will lead you through five stages to awaken the vast intelligence and power of your heart. Get Kimberly's new book here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/760283/the-hidden-power-of-the-five-hearts-by-kimberly-snyder/ Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible:-BiOptimizers: Give Mushroom Breakthrough a try and feel the difference. Head to bioptimizers.com/drleaf and use promo code DRLEAF10 to get your Mushroom Breakthrough with 10% OFF. Your future self will thank you! 🚨Get 15% OFF Brain-Ee bundle here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drleaf.com  📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com     🖥️WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠      GET IN TOUCH:    🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf 💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf    *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 5 September 2024

Stop Glorifying the Grind

In this podcast I explain the dangers of glorifying working long hours, what it does to your brain and body, and how to correct + protect your health and peace. To listen to the FULL episode ad-free download the Neurocycle app! To get the app visit: https://www.neurocycle.app Article mentioned: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/working-long-hours-health-effects Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible:-Purity Woods: Purity Woods is currently offering 17% off sitewide but we have an additional 10% discount for our listeners for a total savings of 27%! Go to puritywoods.com/MENTALMESS  or enter code MENTALMESS at checkout for an additional 10% off your first order. 🚨Get 15% OFF Brain-Ee bundle here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drleaf.com 📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health.  Sign up here: https://drleaf.com    🖥️WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠     GET IN TOUCH:    🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf 💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf    *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 2 September 2024

Recognising a master manipulator

In this podcast, I share how to spot a master manipulator, and how to manage these interactions to protect your peace and mental health .You can watch the full podcast AD-FREE on the Neurocycle app! To download the app just look for Neurocycle on the App Store or Google Play. Or visit: ⁠https://www.neurocycle.app⁠ Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible:-With Ro, the average weight loss is 15-20% in 1 year, with healthy lifestyle changes. BMI and other eligibility criteria apply. Just go to ro.co/drleaf to learn more. And, if you sign up today, you’ll pay just $99 for your first month—and $145 a month after that. Medication costs are separate. 🚨Get 15% OFF Brain-Ee bundle here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drleaf.com 📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health.  Sign up here: https://drleaf.com    🖥️WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠     GET IN TOUCH:    🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com⁠⁠⁠   📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf    🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf    💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf   *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Transcribed - Published: 29 August 2024

Breaking free from people-pleasing

In this podcast, I share the difference between peace-keeping and people-pleasing, the signs you are in toxic people-pleasing mode, and how to break free and find peace. You can watch the full podcast AD-FREE on the Neurocycle app! To download the app just look for Neurocycle on the App Store or Google Play. Or visit: https://www.neurocycle.app Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible: -BETTERHELP: Become your own soulmate, whether you’re looking for one or not. Visit ⁠https://BetterHelp.com/drleaf⁠ today to get 10% off your first month. -FATTY15: Fatty15 is on a mission to replenish your C15 levels and restore your long-term health! You can now get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://⁠fatty15.com/drleaf and using code DRLEAF at checkout for an additional 15% off your first order! 🚨Get 15% OFF Brain-Ee bundle here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drleaf.com 📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com 🖥️WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GET IN TOUCH: 🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com⁠⁠⁠ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf 💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional.

Transcribed - Published: 12 August 2024

Harnessing Anger: Transforming Rage into Insight

In this episode I share some tips on how to better understand anger, how to learn from it, and how to make it helpful and not harmful. To watch the full episode AD-FREE download the Neurocycle app! Just look for Neurocycle on the App Store or Google Play, or visit: https://www.neurocycle.app Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible: -PURITY WOODS: Purity Woods is currently offering 17% off sitewide but we have an additional 10% discount for our listeners for a total savings of 27%! Go to puritywoods.com/MENTALMESS or enter code MENTALMESS at checkout for an additional 10% off your first order. 🚨Get 15% OFF Brain-Ee bundle here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drleaf.com 📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com 🖥️WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GET IN TOUCH: 🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com⁠⁠⁠ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf 💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional.

Transcribed - Published: 5 August 2024

Ending the cycle of bad relationships + navigating divorce

In this episode, I interview Karen McMahon, Certified High Conflict Divorce Strategist and Founder of Journey Beyond Divorce. We talk about how codependency is a magnet for disordered and dysfunctional relationships and the secret to attracting healthier partners, and how to overcome pain, isolation and self doubt as you negotiate your divorce settlement. 🚨Get 15% OFF Brain-Ee bundle here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drleaf.com 📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com 🖥️WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GET IN TOUCH: 🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com⁠⁠⁠ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf 💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional.

Transcribed - Published: 1 August 2024

Help! I’m so tired all the time

You've rested but you still feel tired all the time. Why? In this episode I explain why you may still be struggling with low energy even though you slept your recommended daily amount. I also share the signs of fatigue you may be missing. And I give tips to help you feel rested AND restored. Listen to the full epsideo AD-FREE on the Neurocycle app! Just look for Neurocycle on the App Store or Google Play, or visit: https://www.neurocycle.app Sponsors helping make this podcast possible: -Kion: So, if you are looking to support your mental and physical health, try Kion aminos risk-free today with their 60-day, money-back guarantee at getkion.com/drleaf. -Ro: Just go to ro.co/drleaf to learn more. And, if you sign up today, you’ll pay just $99 for your first month—and $145 a month after that. Medication costs are separate. .\ 🚨Get 15% OFF Brain-Ee bundle here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drleaf.com 📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com 🖥️WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GET IN TOUCH: 🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com⁠⁠⁠ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf 💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional.

Transcribed - Published: 29 July 2024

Finding your courage to do the hard and crazy things

What is courage? How do you find the strength to do more, or less when everything just seems too much? In this episode I explore this and more with Jean-Philippe Courtois, the Executive Vice President and President of Microsoft Global Sales, and the co-founder of Live for Good, a French association that aims to help young leaders develop their social or environmental projects. Sponsors helping make this podcast possible: -PURITY WOODS: Purity Woods is currently offering 17% off sitewide but we have an additional 10% discount for our listeners for a total savings of 27%! Go to puritywoods.com/MENTALMESS or enter code MENTALMESS at checkout -BETTERHELP: Become your own soulmate, whether you’re looking for one or not. Visit BetterHelp.com/drleaf today to get 10% off your first month. 🚨Get 15% OFF Brain-Ee bundle here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drleaf.com 📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com 🖥️WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GET IN TOUCH: 🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com⁠⁠⁠ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf 💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional.

Transcribed - Published: 25 July 2024

Moving Though Regret

In this podcast I talk about how uncontrolled regret can affect us mentally and physically, and what we can do to learn how to manage our regrets and make them work for us and not against us. This is a replay of a Neurolive webinar I did on my app. For the full webinar AD-free, please see Neurocycle.app or look for Neurocycle on the App Store or Google Play. Unmanaged regret can make us feel like we are truly wading through a swamp with no end in sight. It is one of those emotions that is so crippling that it can be hard to get through the day, let alone move forward or heal. It is so easy to feel like we are drowning in our “darkest moments”. Sponsors helping make this podcast possible: -Fatty15: You can now get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/DRLEAF and using code DRLEAF at checkout for an additional 15% off your first order! 🚨Get 15% OFF Brain-Ee bundle here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drleaf.com 📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com 🖥️WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GET IN TOUCH: 🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com⁠⁠⁠ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf 💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional.

Transcribed - Published: 22 July 2024

How to rebuild your life after trauma and heartbreak

In this podcast I talk to bestselling author Brianna Madia about living a life of intention, getting lost on purpose, what it means to be brave, rebuilding your life from scratch, and so much more! Sponsors helping make this podcast possible: -BUTCHERBOX: Sign up for ButcherBox today by going to Butcherbox.com/drleaf and use code drleaf at checkout and enjoy your choice of bone-in chicken thighs, top sirloins, or salmon in every box for an entire year, plus get $20 off! -BIRCH: If you're looking for a new bed, check out Birch Living. Their 4th of July sale is live now so it's the perfect time to upgrade your sleep with 25% off a Birch mattress, plus two free Eco-Rest pillows. Visit birchliving.com/drleaf to find out more about this limited-time offer. That’s birchliving.com/drleaf to get your special offer! -BETTERHELP: Become your own soulmate, whether you’re looking for one or not. Visit BetterHelp.com/drleaf today to get 10% off your first month. 🚨Get 15% OFF Brain-Ee bundle here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drleaf.com 📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com 🖥️WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GET IN TOUCH: 🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com⁠⁠⁠ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf 💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional.

Transcribed - Published: 18 July 2024

It's ok not to be ok!

In this podcast I talk about the 100% happiness fallacy, and why learning how how to embrace your pain and rewrite your story is an important part of being truly happy. This is a replay of a Neurolive webinar I did on my app. For the full webinar AD-free, please see Neurocycle.app or look for Neurocycle on the App Store or Google Play. Does it feel to you like you must be happy all the time? Often, it feels like happiness and being positive is touted as the wonder drug to solve our problems. It is easy to feel like there is something wrong with you if you are not as happy as other people seem to be! Yes, being happy and optimistic ways can have a positive impact on our mind, brain and body, but thinking happy thoughts doesn't just eliminate whatever we are going through. Sponsors helping make this podcast possible: -PURITY WOODS: Purity Woods is currently offering 17% off sitewide but we have an additional 10% discount for our listeners for a total savings of 27%! Go to puritywoods.com/MENTALMESS or enter code MENTALMESS at checkout for an additional 10% off your first order. That P-U-R-I-T-Y-W-O-O-D-S dot com and enter code MENTALMESS for a total of 27% off your first -ZOCDOC: stop putting off those doctors’ appointments and go to Zocdoc.com/LEAF to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. 🚨Get 15% OFF Brain-Ee bundle here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drleaf.com 📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com 🖥️WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GET IN TOUCH: 🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com⁠⁠⁠ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf 💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional.

Transcribed - Published: 1 July 2024

Confronting the “good girl” trap with Elise Loehnen

In this podcast I talk to bestselling author and podcast host Elise Loehnen about being a woman in today’s world, the price we as women pay to be “good” and “on our best behavior”, how this impacts our mental wellbeing, and so much more! Sponsors helping make this podcast possible: -Apollo Neuro: To get $50 off your device, just go to apolloneuro.com/drleaf. Elise is also the author of the New York Times bestseller On Our Best Behavior: The Seven Deadly Sins and the Price Women Pay to Be Good. This incredible book “weaves together history, memoir, and cultural criticism to explore the ways patriarchy lands in the bodies of women and embeds itself in our consciousness—and what we then police in ourselves and in each other”. It is about the way we as women are programmed by culture and society to adhere to certain ideas about “goodness”. in many ways, women, from young are programmed to be on their best behavior, while men are programmed to be powerful, which affects all parts of a woman’s life. 🚨Get 15% OFF Brain-Ee bundle here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drleaf.com 📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com 🖥️WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GET IN TOUCH: 🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com⁠⁠⁠ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf 💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional.

Transcribed - Published: 27 June 2024

Screen time is not as bad as we think

In this podcast I talk about screen time, sleep and what the research really tells us about technology use before bed. This is a replay of a Neurolive webinar I did on my app. For the full webinar AD-free, please see Neurocycle.app look for Neurocycle on the App Store or Google Play. As technology advances, our sleep duration decreases. Or, so we have been told. But, are these two phenomena directly connected? And does this apply to all age groups? When it comes to our circadian rhythm, is screen time always a bad thing? Sponsors helping make this podcast possible: FATTY15: Fatty15 is on a mission to replenish your C15 levels and restore your long-term health! You can now get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/DRLEAF and using code DRLEAF at checkout for an additional 15% off your first order! 🚨Get 15% OFF Brain-Ee bundle here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drleaf.com 📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com 🖥️WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GET IN TOUCH: 🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com⁠⁠⁠ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf 💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional.

Transcribed - Published: 24 June 2024

The science of manifestation

In this podcast I talk to Stanford neurosurgeon, neuroscientist, compassion researcher, inventor, entrepreneur, NY Times bestselling author and philanthropist James R. Doty about how simple acts of kindness can change our lives, how we all can make a difference in the world, the power of compassion, the true power of manifestation, and so much more! Our sponsors helping make this episode possible: -PURITY WOODS: Go to puritywoods.com/DRLEAF or enter code DRLEAF at checkout for an additional 10% off your first order. 🚨Get 15% OFF Brain-Ee bundle here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drleaf.com 📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com 🖥️WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GET IN TOUCH: 🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com⁠⁠⁠ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf 💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional.

Transcribed - Published: 20 June 2024

Healing childhood trauma

In this podcast I talk about how adverse childhood experiences can make us focus on the negative, and how we can manage this and heal the mind, brain and body. This is a replay of a Neurolive webinar I did on my app. For the full webinar AD-free, please see Neurocycle.app look for Neurocycle on the App Store or Google Play. Our sponsors helping make this episode possible: -Apollo Neuro: If you also want to say goodbye to stress in the new year, check out Apollo! To get $50 off your device, just go to apolloneuro.com/drleaf. 🚨Get 15% OFF Brain-Ee bundle here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drleaf.com 📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com 🖥️WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GET IN TOUCH: 🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com⁠⁠⁠ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf 💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional.

Transcribed - Published: 17 June 2024

Amino acids & mental health: the surprising connection

In this podcast I talk to Angelo Keely, co-founder and CEO of Kion Aminos, about the role protein plays in our mental and physical health, why amino acids are important, and how to strengthen your mind, brain, and body and increase your longevity! After a near-death experience in his late teens, Angelo decided that taking charge of his own health should play an integral role in his life. He eventually started a new business based on his own experiences and his passion to help people improve their wellbeing and live their best life, called Kion Aminos. Get started with Kion Aminos today! Visit getkion.com/drleaf for 20% off" Our sponsors helping make this episode possible: -ZOCDOC: Go to Zocdoc.com/Leaf and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today! 🚨Get 15% OFF Brain-Ee bundle here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drleaf.com 📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com 🖥️WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GET IN TOUCH: 🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com⁠⁠⁠ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf 💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional.

Transcribed - Published: 13 June 2024

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