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 advi ...
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In this podcast, I talk about The Jordan Harbinger Show, which I have been listening to. Hope you enjoy it.
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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 Tha…
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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 possibl…
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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 sett…
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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!…
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Finding your courage to do the hard and crazy things
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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 soci…
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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 Go…
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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…
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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…
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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.c…
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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 h…
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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…
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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 mak…
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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 s…
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In this podcast I talk about why being hard on yourself can cause unnecessary stress, how to manage your self-expectations, and how to receive self-pressure. This is a replay of a Neurolive webinar I did on my app. For the full webinar AD-free, please see Neurocycle.app. Our sponsors helping make this episode possible: -BETTERHELP: Become your own …
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In this podcast I talk to linguist, bestselling author and podcast host Amanda Montell about how cognitive biases impact the way we think about and show up in the world, how easy it is to fall into magical thinking, how impactful our perceptions are, why we tend to stay in bad relationships, and so much more! Our sponsors helping make this episode …
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In this podcast I talk about 3 mindsets that will strengthen your mental resilience so that you are not blindsided by life! This is a replay of a Neurolive webinar I did on my app. For the full webinar AD-free, please see Neurocycle.app. Our sponsors helping make this episode possible: -Purity Woods: Go to puritywoods.com/DRLEAF or enter code DRLEA…
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In this podcast I talk to internist, bestselling author and speaker Dr. Robin Berzin about the relationship between GI health and the mind, why so many people feel gaslit by traditional medicine, the power of functional medicine, what is wrong with women’s health, why we need to change the way we manage our mental and physical health, and so much m…
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In this podcast I talk about how to move beyond black and white thinking and expand your mind. This is a replay of a Neurolive webinar I did on my app. For the full webinar AD-free, please see Neurocycle.app. Have you ever caught yourself thinking that there is only a right or wrong way think, with no in-between? This is called black and white thin…
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Why do we stay in bad relationships? + how to get out of them
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In this podcast I talk to NYT bestselling author, speaker and relationship expert Matthew Hussey about how to stop your internal fears from sabotaging your relationships, learning how to express your needs to others, taking control of your relationship with your own life, and so much more! Get Matthew's book here: https://matthewhussey.com/love-lif…
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In this podcast I talk about the 3 ways to manage anxiety and make it work for you rather than against you. This is a replay of a Neurolive webinar I did on my app. For the full webinar AD-free, please see Neurocycle.app. It is entirely normal to experience feelings of anxiety without having a “mental illness”. These kinds of emotions are part of t…
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I talk to mental health advocate, TV personality, philanthropist, producer, bestselling author, podcast host, and former NFL player Colton Underwood about how everyone struggles with mental health, Colton’s own struggles and why he is passionate about helping others like him, and so much more!Our sponsors helping make this episode possible: -Qualia…
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In this podcast I talk about the relationship between guilt and compassion, and how to manage feelings of guilt to improve your mental health, relationships and life! This is a replay of a Neurolive webinar I did on my app. For the full webinar AD-free, please see Neurocycle.app. Our sponsors helping make this episode possible: -BIRCH: Just go to b…
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In this episode, I interview filmmaker and advocate Lindsey Keys about how Lyme disease affects mental health, it's symptoms, and how to manage it. Chronic Lyme disease is still not recognized by many doctors, even though many people around the globe are suffering, which is why Lindsey refers to it as the “quiet epidemic”. Watch Lindsey's documenta…
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In this podcast (episode #578) and blog, I talk about 3 ways to stop overthinking. This is a replay of a live webinar I did on my app Neurocycle. To listen to the full episode AD-FREE download the Neurocycle app here: https://www.neurocycle.app Our sponsors helping make this episode possible: -Purity Woods: turn back time on the appearance of your …
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The scandalous but genius Mother of the Mind-Body Revolution
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In this podcast I interview bestselling author and journalist Pamela Ryckman about her new book, Candace Pert: Genius, Greed, and Madness in the World of Science, Pamela talks about the life and career of one of the leading researchers of the mind, brain and body connection, the renowned neuropharmacologist Candace Pert. As Pamela notes, she played…
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The scandalous but genius Mother of the Mind-Body Revolution
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In this podcast I interview bestselling author and journalist Pamela Ryckman about her new book, Candace Pert: Genius, Greed, and Madness in the World of Science, Pamela talks about the life and career of one of the leading researchers of the mind, brain and body connection, the renowned neuropharmacologist Candace Pert. As Pamela notes, she played…
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In this podcast I talk about the relationship between what and how we eat and our mental health. This is a replay of a Neurolive webinar I did on my app. For the full webinar ad-free, please see Neurocycle.app. Our brain-boosting sponsors helping make this episode possible: -Ketone IQ: For a limited time only, you can save 30% off your first subscr…
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Conquering panic attacks & curbing anxiety (with Matt Gutman)
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In this podcast I talk to world-renowned reporter and author Matt Gutman about managing panic attacks, dealing with shame and regret, how to make our panic work for us and not against us, and so much more! https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/709407/no-time-to-panic-by-matt-gutman/ Our sponsors helping make this episode possible: -BetterHelp: B…
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Sponsored by BON CHARGE: Make 2024 the year you experience less stress and more relaxation, even when you are on the go! Go to boncharge.com/LEAF and use coupon code LEAF to save 15% on your infrared sauna blanket. In this podcast I talk about how to begin the healing journey by going beyond awareness. This is a replay of a Neurolive webinar I did …
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Sponsored by Purity Woods: Turn back time on the appearance of your skin with Purity Woods’s Age-Defying Dream Cream! Purity Woods is currently offering 17% off sitewide but they have an additional 10% discount for my listeners for a total savings of 27%! Go to puritywoods.com/DRLEAF or enter code DRLEAF at checkout for an additional 10% off your f…
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In this podcast I talk about the benefits of snoozing! This is a replay of a Neurolive webinar I did on my app. For the full webinar AD-free, please see neurocycle.app. We have been told hitting the snooze button is a bad habit. But is it? Recently, I read an article in Scientific American that talk about how snoozing can actually be good for us! A…
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In this podcast I talk to attachment theory expert and psychotherapist Thais Gibson about attachment styles, how childhood experiences shape us, why attachment styles can change, and more! 🚨Get 15% OFF Brain-Ee bundle here: https://drleaf.com 📲Get 20% off my brain detox app with code NEUROCYCLE20 (only for first-time web subscriptions): …
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In this podcast I talk about the difference between thoughts and memories, and how to change your thoughts and memories through mind management. I also share how to break down toxic thoughts and build health new neural networks. This is a replay of a live webinar I did for my 2024 Brain Detox Challenge on my app Neurocycle. To listen to the full ep…
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In this podcast I talk to Dr. Greg Kelly, author, researcher and senior director of Neurohacker, about aging, brain health, the mind-brain-body connection and tips for aging well! Resist aging at the cellular level, try Qualia Senolytic. Go to neurohacker.com/LEAF for up to $100 off and use code LEAF at checkout for an additional 15% off. 🚨Get 15% …
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In this podcast I talk about the many brain benefits of reading fiction! This is a replay of a Neurolive webinar I did on my app. For the full webinar AD-free, please see neurocycle.app. Did you know that reading fantasy fiction is a great way to direct the neuroplasticity of your brain (or the brain’s ability to change) in a healthy direction? It …
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5 second strategy to change your life
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In this podcast I talk to bestselling author and top podcast host Mel Robbins about her book The High 5 Habit, the brain-mind-body connection, building self-confidence, and so much more! The high 5 habit is a simple yet profound tool that can change your attitude, your mindset, and behavior. It can help you dig yourself out of a mental hole when yo…
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In this podcast I talk about how to manage texting anxiety (yes, it’s a thing!). I am sure you have had the experience where you see a text come through and your heart just sinks into your stomach. Texting anxiety is so real that it even has its own coined term, "textxiety"! 🚨Get 15% OFF Brain-Ee bundle here: https://drleaf.com 📲Get 20% off my …
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In this podcast I talk about your warning signals and what they tell us about what is going on in our lives. This is a replay of a live webinar I did for my 2024 Brain Detox Challenge on my app Neurocycle. To listen to the full episode ad free download my Neurocycle app here: https://www.neurocycle.app/ 🚨Get 15% OFF Brain-Ee bundle here: https:…
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In this podcast I talk about the importance of friendships, and how they can impact our mental health. Friendships are a beautiful part of life that contribute so much value to our lives, in so many wonderful ways. However, in recent years, researchers have noticed a decline in people’s social circles and number of friends. They have attributed thi…
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In this podcast I talk about the importance of step 5 in my Neurocycle process: the active reach. This is a replay of a Neurolive webinar I did on my app. For the full AD-FREE episode please see neurocycle.app. In case you haven’t listened to any of my other podcasts or read any of my books or research, the Neurocycle is a way to harness our thinki…
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