<p>Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app</p><p>SHOW DESCRIPTION:&nbsp;In this podcast I talk about stress: what it is, how it can affect us, and how to develop a healthy stress mindset.&nbsp;This is part 1 of my series on stress. In part 2 and 3, I will discuss ways to develop a healthy stress mindset. <strong>Chronic, unmanaged stress is directly linked to physical ill-health and mental health challenges</strong>. In fact, if we are constantly stressed about stress, it will become an obstacle on our pathway to dealing with life’s challenges. <em>So, what can we do? If stress is inevitable part of life, is there a solution to this problem? Is there hope? </em>Thankfully, there is! The key lies in <em>how we choose to manage our stress</em>. <strong>Changing our attitude towards stress is essential to healthy mental and physical self-care</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&amp;As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf</p><p>Read the blog here:&nbsp;https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-make-stress-good-for-you</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:</p><p>-<strong>Chime: See for yourself why Chime is so loved at</strong> <a href="http://chime.com/drleaf"><strong>chime.com/drleaf</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p><strong>-Open: If you want to get on my daily routine, you can get 30 days free of Open by visiting&nbsp;</strong><a href="http://withopen.com/DRLEAF"><strong>withopen.com/DRLEAF</strong></a><strong>. And don’t forget to follow your friends on the app so that you can join the community as well!</strong></p><p><strong>-Calm: And, for listeners of the show, Calm is offering an exclusive offer of 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at </strong><a href="https://www.calm.com/campaigns?slug=drleaf&amp;subscribed_banner_string=Welcome%20Cleaning%20Up%20The%20Mental%20Mess%20listeners%21&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;coupon=DRLEAF&amp;not_subscribed_banner_string=Welcome%20Cleaning%20Up%20The%20Mental%20Mess%20%20liste"><strong>CALM.COM/DRLEAF</strong></a>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:</strong></p><p><strong>2:05</strong> What happens when we see stress as something bad for us</p><p><strong>6:48</strong> How chronic, unmanaged stress impacts the mind, brain &amp; body</p><p><strong>8:55</strong> How to turn stress into a source of positive fuel</p><p><strong>18:04</strong> Normal versus toxic stress</p><p><strong>24:05</strong> What happens in the bran &amp; body when we change our perception of stress</p><p><br></p><p>ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:</p><p>-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com</p><p>-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!</p><p>- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources</p><p>-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/-</p><p>-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf</p><p>-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf</p><p>-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf</p><p>*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.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app</p><p><br></p><p>SHOW DESCRIPTION:&nbsp;In this podcast I talk to Matt Gallant, author and CEO of <a href="https://bioptimizers.com/">BiOpitimizers</a> and <a href="https://nootopia.com/">Nootopia</a>, about what affects sleep quality, the relationship between sleep and mental health, the pros and cons of taking melatonin, why we all need different amounts of sleep, how to improve sleep quality naturally, and so much more!</p><p>Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&amp;As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf</p><p>Read the blog here:&nbsp;https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/this-podcast-will-put-you-to-sleep</p><p><br></p><p>Get my favorite sleep supplement here: www.sleepbreakthrough.com/drleaf</p><p><br></p><p>OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:</p><p>-<strong>NOOM: Sign up for your trial today at </strong><a href="http://noom.com/DRLEAF"><strong>Noom.com/DRLEAF</strong></a><strong>. And check out Noom’s first ever book, </strong><em><strong>The Noom Mindset,</strong></em><strong> a deep dive into the psychology of behavior change. Available to buy now wherever books are sold.</strong></p><p><strong>-BetterHelp: Get 10% off their first month at&nbsp;</strong><a href="http://betterhelp.com/drleaf"><strong>betterhelp.com/drleaf</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:</strong></p><p><strong>2:40</strong> Why we shouldn’t stress about sleep</p><p><strong>4:00</strong> Some ways to avoid worrying about getting enough sleep</p><p><strong>6:00</strong> Preparing for sleep starts during the day!</p><p><strong>7:05</strong> The truth behind sleep trackers</p><p><strong>8:50</strong>, <strong>12:29</strong> How light affects sleep</p><p><strong>12:45, 31:00</strong> Why it is better to optimize our natural melatonin production</p><p><strong>19:30</strong> The different stages of sleep &amp; why they are important</p><p><strong>22:40</strong> Supplements that can help improve sleep quality naturally</p><p><strong>24:00</strong> The importance of body temperature when sleeping</p><p><strong>28:25</strong> Why a sleep schedule is so helpful</p><p><strong>34:30 </strong>How eating right before bed disrupts sleep quality</p><p><strong>37:00</strong> The benefits of quieting down the brain before bed</p><p><br></p><p>ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:</p><p>-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com</p><p>-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!</p><p>- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources</p><p>-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/-</p><p>-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf</p><p>-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf</p><p>-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf</p><p>*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.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app</p><p><br></p><p>SHOW DESCRIPTION:&nbsp;In this podcast I talk about what happens when boundaries collide in relationships, and how to navigate tense situations. This is part 1 of a 2 part series. Boundaries are a hot topic these days. Many people post about the importance of boundaries, how to set them and how to respect them, all of which are important. Boundaries help us build stronger relationships with the people in our life. They help us increase our respect for ourselves as we learn how to recognize our own limits and protect our mental health, while acknowledging that other people also have their limits. Once we start setting our own boundaries and respecting other people’s boundaries, we tend to see a huge improvement in our own mental health and in our relationships. <strong>The more we set our own boundaries, the more we learn to understand and respect the boundaries of the people in our lives</strong>.</p><p>Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&amp;As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf</p><p>Read the blog here:&nbsp;https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-navigate-colliding-boundaries-in-relationships-part-2</p><p><br></p><p>OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:</p><p>-<strong>Nootopia by BiOptimizers: For an exclusive offer for my listeners go to </strong><a href="http://www.nootopia.com/drleafgenius"><strong>www.nootopia.com/drleafgenius</strong></a><strong> and use drleaf10 during checkout to save 10 percent. There’s no risk to try it because you’re protected by a 365-day full money back guarantee.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:</strong></p><p><strong>1:40</strong> How to use mind management &amp; the Neurocycle to manage colliding boundaries</p><p><strong>3:00</strong> The Communication Neurocycle for colliding boundaries</p><p><strong>11:00</strong> The Balance Neurocycle for colliding boundaries</p><p><strong>20:15</strong> The Trust Neurocycle for colliding boundaries</p><p><br></p><p>ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:</p><p>-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com</p><p>-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!</p><p>- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources</p><p>-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/-</p><p>-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf</p><p>-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf</p><p>-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf</p><p><br></p><p>*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.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to Dr. Elisa Epel, bestselling author and Professor and Vice Chair in the Department of Psychiatry at University of California, San Francisco. We talk about stress management and the mind, why telomeres are so important, how sex and marriage impacts our stress levels, and so much more!Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafRead the blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/the-best-stress-fitness-routine-to-help-you-better-metabolize-stress-promote-healthier-emotional-responsesOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-NED’s Shuteye Chai: Discover how Shuteye Chai can revolutionize your sleep and get 15% off with code DRLEAF. Go to helloned.com/DRLEAF or enter code DRLEAF at checkout.-Air Doctor: AirDoctor comes with a no questions asked, 30-day money back guarantee so if you don’t love it, just send it back for a refund, minus shipping. So head to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code DRLEAF and, depending on the model, you’ll receive UP TO 40% off.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:4:40 Elisa’s amazing work on the mind-body connection5:45 The power of understanding our own narratives7:00, 20:05 Telomeres, stress & aging10:25 Mind management, aging & telomeres10:52 The difference between biological & chronological age14:47 What stress is & how we can learn to manage it21:30 Why our perception of stress is so powerful25:00 How chronic stress affects the mind, brain & body33:30, 40:08 Ways we can better manage stress & improve our health and longevityADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf*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.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app</p><p><br></p><p>SHOW DESCRIPTION:&nbsp;In this podcast I talk about what happens when boundaries collide in relationships, and how to navigate tense situations. This is part 1 of a 2 part series. Boundaries are a hot topic these days. Many people post about the importance of boundaries, how to set them and how to respect them, all of which are important. Boundaries help us build stronger relationships with the people in our life. They help us increase our respect for ourselves as we learn how to recognize our own limits and protect our mental health, while acknowledging that other people also have their limits. Once we start setting our own boundaries and respecting other people’s boundaries, we tend to see a huge improvement in our own mental health and in our relationships. <strong>The more we set our own boundaries, the more we learn to understand and respect the boundaries of the people in our lives</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&amp;As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf</p><p>Read the blog here:&nbsp;https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/what-to-do-when-boundaries-collide-in-relationships</p><p><br></p><p>OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:</p><p>-<strong>ZocDoc: Go to </strong><a href="http://zocdoc.com/LEAF"><u><strong>Zocdoc.com/LEAF</strong></u></a><strong> and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours!</strong></p><p><strong>-Elo Health: It’s time to start taking supplements that are tailored to YOU. Get your FREE blood biomarker test (a $200 value) by going to </strong><a href="https://elo.health/"><u><strong>elo.health </strong></u></a><strong>and entering code DRLEAF.</strong></p><p><strong>-Calm: And, for listeners of the show, Calm is offering an exclusive offer of 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at </strong><a href="http://calm.com/DRLEAF"><strong>CALM.COM/DRLEAF</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:</strong></p><p><strong>0:45 </strong>How important boundaries are</p><p><strong>1:10</strong> What happens when boundaries collide</p><p><strong>5:30</strong> Why it is important to reflect on our boundaries &amp; learn how to negotiate boundaries that collide with others</p><p><strong>6:46</strong> What happens in the brain &amp; body when boundaries collide</p><p><strong>11:54</strong> How to use mind management to handle colliding boundaries</p><p><strong>15:16, 20:58</strong> Why self-reflection is so important when dealing with colliding boundaries</p><p><br></p><p>ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:</p><p>-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com</p><p>-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!</p><p>- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources</p><p>-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/-</p><p>-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf</p><p>-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf</p><p>-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf</p><p><br></p><p>*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.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app</p><p><br></p><p>SHOW DESCRIPTION:&nbsp;In this podcast I talk about intrusive thoughts, and how to manage them using what I call “thinker moments”. <strong>Intrusive thinking</strong>&nbsp;is can be defined as uncontrollable, unwanted thoughts that we <em>feel unable</em> to resist. This kind of thinking is often a way of coping with an underlying, unresolved issue. It’s not always the most effective or sustainable way to deal with pain or trauma, but it’s a coping mechanism—a type of distraction you use to try to keep the source of your pain bearable, at least in the short term.</p><p>Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&amp;As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf</p><p>Read the blog here:&nbsp;https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/intrusive-thoughts</p><p><br></p><p>OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:</p><p>-<strong>ButcherBox: ButcherBox is offering my listeners one of their best deals yet: a 100% grass-fed chuck roast and a whole organic chicken FREE when you join plus an additional $20 off your first box. Sign up today at </strong><a href="https://www.butcherbox.com/DRLEAF/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=cpa&amp;utm_campaign=wings_for_life_jan_23&amp;utm_term=drleaf&amp;utm_content="><strong>butcherbox.com/DRLEAF</strong></a><strong> and use code DRLEAF to get a 100% grass-fed chuck roast and a whole chicken FREE in your first box plus $20 off.</strong></p><p><strong>-Open: If you want to get on my daily routine, you can get 30 days free of Open by visiting </strong><a href="http://withopen.com/DRLEAF"><strong>withopen.com/DRLEAF</strong></a><strong>. And don’t forget to follow your friends on the app so that you can join the community as well!</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:</strong></p><p><strong>1:30</strong> Intrusive thoughts are a global problem!</p><p><strong>2:50, 7:30</strong> What intrusive thoughts are</p><p><strong>8:00</strong> Why we must weaken intrusive thoughts</p><p><strong>9:00</strong> Mind management &amp; intrusive thoughts</p><p><strong>9:50 </strong>The importance of thinker moments &amp; how they train us to be more self-regulated</p><p><strong>12:05</strong> The brain is constantly changing—it is neuroplastic</p><p><strong>12:30</strong> Whatever we focus on the most grows, including intrusive thoughts</p><p><strong>14:00</strong> The power of being alone with our thoughts</p><p><strong>19:00</strong> How to get into a “thinker mindset”</p><p><strong>21:00</strong> How thinker moments affect the brain</p><p><strong>23:00, 26:15</strong> Tips to use thinker moments to build up mental resilience &amp; manage intrusive thoughts</p><p><br></p><p>ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:</p><p>-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com</p><p>-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!</p><p>- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources</p><p>-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/-</p><p>-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf</p><p>-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf</p><p>-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf</p><p>*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.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app</p><p><br></p><p>SHOW DESCRIPTION:&nbsp;In this podcast I talk about a great way to improve your wellbeing and resilience: the time mindset! The time mindset is about harnessing the power of our thoughts to think deeply, learn powerfully and deal with the fast-paced, digital, instant age we live in to lead lives filled with meaning. It is all about changing how you think, feel and choose around the concept of time, that is <strong>changing your relationship with time</strong>!</p><p><br></p><p>Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&amp;As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf</p><p>Read the blog here:&nbsp;https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-build-a-healthy-relationship-to-time-avoid-the-quick-fix-trap</p><p><br></p><p>OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:</p><p>-<strong>BiOptimizer’s Magnesium Breakthrough: or an exclusive offer for my listeners go to </strong><a href="http://magbreakthrough.com/drleaf"><u><strong>magbreakthrough.com/drleaf</strong></u></a><strong>. In addition to the 10% discount you get by using promo code drleaf10, you will unlock a special gift with purchase - for a limited time only.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:</strong></p><p><strong>3:08</strong> Why mindsets are so important</p><p><strong>3:25</strong> How to deal with the fast-paced age we live in</p><p><strong>4:26</strong> Why we need to change the way we think about time</p><p><strong>9:00, 15:20</strong> It takes time to change!</p><p><strong>10:10</strong> What the research tells us about time</p><p><strong>16:31</strong>, <strong>19:58</strong> How to change your relationship to time using mind management</p><p><br></p><p>ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:</p><p>-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com</p><p>-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!</p><p>- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources</p><p>-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/-</p><p>-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf</p><p>-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf</p><p>-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf</p><p><br></p><p>*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.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app</p><p>SHOW DESCRIPTION:&nbsp;In this podcast I speak with teacher, parent, and an emotional development expert Alyssa Blask Campbell, who runs <a href="https://www.seedandsew.org/about"><u>Seed and Sew</u></a>, an organization that is passionate about helping early childhood educators, parents and children create an emotionally intelligent world together. Alyssa and I talk about how parenting has moved from being an instinctive process to one that is guided by experts, how the wellbeing of the parent impacts the wellbeing of the child, how to recognize and develop resilience in children, how to avoid pathologizing childhood, and so much more!</p><p><br></p><p>Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&amp;As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf</p><p>Read the blog here:&nbsp;https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/debunking-the-myth-of-the-perfect-parent</p><p><br></p><p>OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:</p><p><strong>-ZocDoc: Go to </strong><a href="https://www.zocdoc.com/LEAF"><u><strong>Zocdoc.com/LEAF </strong></u></a><strong>and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then start your search for a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours!</strong></p><p><strong>-BetterHelp: Get 10% off their first month at </strong><a href="http://betterhelp.com/drleaf"><u><strong>betterhelp.com/drleaf</strong></u></a><strong>.</strong></p><p><strong>-Qualia Mind: Go to </strong><a href="http://neurohacker.com/DRLEAF"><u><strong>neurohacker.com/DRLEAF</strong></u></a><strong> for $100 OFF, that’s only $39 a bottle and as a listener of Cleaning Up the Mental Mess use code DRLEAF at checkout for an extra 15% off your first purchase.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:</strong></p><p><strong>2:34</strong> Why Alyssa is passionate about helping parents &amp; children</p><p><strong>4:02</strong> How to raise emotionally intelligent children</p><p><strong>7:10</strong> It is never too late to change how you parent!</p><p><strong>11:20</strong> The importance of teaching children empathy</p><p><strong>15:18</strong> Fragility versus resilience in kids</p><p><strong>20:40</strong> The myth of the perfect parent</p><p><strong>24:45</strong> How to avoid pathologizing childhood</p><p><strong>32:05</strong> The power of collaborative parenting</p><p><strong>35:00</strong> Why you need to practice self-care as a parent</p><p><strong>42:45 </strong>How to meet a child where they are &amp; help them grow</p><p><br></p><p>ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:</p><p>-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com</p><p>-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!</p><p>- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources</p><p>-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/-</p><p>-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf</p><p>-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf</p><p>-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf</p><p><br></p><p>*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.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app</p><p><br></p><p>SHOW DESCRIPTION:&nbsp;In this podcast I talk about managing regret. As the new year approaches, we generally start to think about all the changes we want to happen in our lives. Likewise, many of us may find ourselves reflecting back on the previous year, and sometimes that reflection comes with a lot of regret. We may think back to our last New Year’s Eve and about all the resolutions we made then that we didn’t fulfill, or about all the mistakes we made in 2022 that we wish we could change.</p><p>Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&amp;As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf</p><p>Read the blog here:&nbsp;https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-use-the-neurocycle-to-deal-with-regret</p><p><br></p><p>OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:</p><p>-<strong>NED’s Shuteye Chai: Discover how Shuteye Chai can revolutionize your sleep and get 15% off with code DRLEAF. Go to&nbsp;</strong><a href="http://helloned.com/DRLEAF"><strong>helloned.com/DRLEAF</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;or enter code DRLEAF at checkout.</strong></p><p><strong>-Chime: So start your credit journey with Chime. Sign up takes only two minutes and doesn’t affect your credit score.Get started at&nbsp;</strong><a href="http://chime.com/drleaf"><strong>chime.com/drleaf</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:</strong></p><p><strong>1:02</strong> Dealing with regret at the beginning of a new year</p><p><strong>4:30</strong> What I am doing this year to manage my regrets</p><p><strong>5:32, 10:44</strong> How to use mind management to deal with regrets &amp; change the way they affect your present</p><p><br></p><p>ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:</p><p>-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com</p><p>-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!</p><p>- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources</p><p>-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/-</p><p>-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf</p><p>-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf</p><p>-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf</p><p><br></p><p>*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.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app</p><p><br></p><p>SHOW DESCRIPTION:&nbsp;In this podcast I talk to child and adolescent psychiatrist, psychotherapist, professor, mental health advocate and author <a href="https://www.samitimimi.co.uk/">Sami Timimi</a> about the dangers of pathologizing childhood, the myths surrounding ADHD, a better way to approach children’s mental health, and more. This is part 2 of a series I did with Dr. Timimi, so if you haven’t listened to<a href="https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/addressing-add-adhd-with-child-psychiatrist-dr-sami-timimi"> part 1</a> yet, we recommend doing so before listening to this podcast.</p><p><br></p><p>Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&amp;As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf</p><p>Read the blog here:&nbsp;https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/addressing-adolescent-add-adhd-with-child-psychiatrist-dr-sami-timimi-part-2</p><p><br></p><p>OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:</p><p><strong>-BetterHelp: get 10% off their first month at&nbsp;</strong><a href="http://betterhelp.com/drleaf"><strong>betterhelp.com/drleaf</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p><strong>-Open: If you want to get on my daily routine, you can get 30 days free of Open by visiting </strong><a href="http://withopen.com/DRLEAF"><strong>withopen.com/DRLEAF</strong></a><strong>. And don’t forget to follow your friends on the app so that you can join the community as well!</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:</strong></p><p><strong>2:38</strong> The manufacture of ADHD</p><p><strong>7:50, 10:00 </strong>The genetic myths surrounding ADHD</p><p><strong>9:47</strong> Behavioral issues &amp; the impossibility of disentangling nature and nurture</p><p><strong>26:18</strong> The failure of ADHD brain imaging studies</p><p><strong>31:00</strong> Where brain scans fall short: the debate between trait or state of mind</p><p><strong>37:00, 51:30</strong> The chemical imbalance myth &amp; ADHD</p><p><strong>57:00</strong> There is hope!</p><p><br></p><p>ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:</p><p>-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com</p><p>-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!</p><p>- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources</p><p>-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/-</p><p>-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf</p><p>-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf</p><p>-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf</p><p><br></p><p>*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.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app</p><p><br></p><p>SHOW DESCRIPTION:&nbsp;In this podcast I talk about a helpful way to approach 2023: starting each morning with a few minutes of directed mind management! It is important to remember that <strong>whatever you think about the most will grow</strong>. Your mind drives your life, which is why mind management is so important. Your mind drives the functionality of your brain, which drives the functionality of your body. This means that the <strong>mind is embodied</strong>. It impacts your mental and physical health and how you show up in life.</p><p>Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&amp;As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf</p><p>Read the blog here:&nbsp;https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/my-1-tip-to-make-this-your-best-year</p><p><br></p><p>OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:</p><p>-<strong>BiOptimizer’s Magnesium Breakthrough: For an exclusive offer for my listeners go to </strong><a href="http://magbreakthrough.com/drleaf"><strong>magbreakthrough.com/drleaf</strong></a><strong>. In addition to the 10% discount you get by using promo code drleaf10, you will unlock a special gift with purchase - for a limited time only.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:</strong></p><p><strong>2:20</strong> Whatever you think about the most will grow</p><p><strong>3:00</strong> Why mind management is so important</p><p><strong>3:51 </strong>How the Neurocycle can help you manage your mind</p><p><strong>5:40, 8:40 </strong>Why the way you wake up is so important</p><p><strong>9:35</strong> The power of mind management &amp; journaling first thing in the morning</p><p><br></p><p>ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:</p><p>-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com</p><p>-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!</p><p>- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources</p><p>-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/-</p><p>-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf</p><p>-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf</p><p>-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf</p><p><br></p><p>*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.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app</p><p><br></p><p>SHOW DESCRIPTION:&nbsp;In this podcast I talk to child and adolescent psychiatrist, psychotherapist, professor, mental health advocate and author <a href="https://www.samitimimi.co.uk/">Sami Timimi</a> about the dangers of pathologizing childhood, the myths surrounding ADHD, a better way to approach children’s mental health, and more. This is part 1 of a 2 part series I am doing with Dr. Timimi, so be sure to tune in again soon when part 2 is released!</p><p>Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&amp;As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf</p><p>Read the blog here:&nbsp;https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/addressing-add-adhd-with-child-psychiatrist-dr-sami-timimi</p><p><br></p><p>OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:</p><p><strong>ELO Health: It’s time to start taking supplements that are tailored to YOU. Get your FREE blood biomarker test (a $200 value) by going to </strong><a href="https://elo.health/"><strong>elo.health </strong></a><strong>and entering code DRLEAF.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>ZocDoc: Go to </strong><a href="http://zocdoc.com/LEAF"><strong>Zocdoc.com/LEAF</strong></a><strong> and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a&nbsp;top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours!</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>NOOM: Sign up for your trial today at </strong><a href="http://noom.com/DRLEAF"><strong>Noom.com/DRLEAF</strong></a><strong>. And check out Noom’s first ever book, The Noom Mindset, a deep dive into the psychology of behavior change. Available to buy now wherever books are sold.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:</strong></p><p><strong>2:00</strong> Sami’s amazing work</p><p><strong>3:10</strong> The failures of the current mental healthcare system</p><p><strong>6:11, 24:00</strong> Why we urgently need to redefine mental health culture</p><p><strong>12:18</strong> The reality behind mental health diagnoses</p><p><strong>20:00</strong> The circular thinking that defines current mental healthcare</p><p><strong>26:10</strong> How little we actually know about mental health</p><p><strong>28:50</strong> The commodification of human emotion</p><p><strong>32:30</strong> Pathologizing mental health from youth &amp; its consequences</p><p><strong>37:16, 50:55</strong> The myths surrounding ADHD</p><p><br></p><p>ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:</p><p>-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com</p><p>-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!</p><p>- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources</p><p>-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/-</p><p>-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf</p><p>-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf</p><p>-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf</p><p><br></p><p>*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.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p><strong>SHOW DESCRIPTION: </strong>In this podcast I talk about one of the biggest things I am going to work on in 2023 for my <a href="https://drleaf.com/pages/brain-detox-challenge?_kx=KyHawsRU1Ocka6GxA865XzM4vY-3MV3VWJB0qMtSoJs%3D.KqgH9d">brain detox challenge</a>: how much of a gift life is, and how we need to appreciate every moment we are alive.</p><p>Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&amp;As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf</p><p>Read the blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/what-i-m-working-on-in-2023</p><p><br></p><p><strong>OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:</strong></p><p>NED’s Shuteye Chai. Discover how Shuteye Chai can revolutionize your sleep and get 15% off with code DRLEAF. Go to <a href="http://helloned.com/DRLEAF">helloned.com/DRLEAF</a> or enter code DRLEAF at checkout.</p><p>ButcherBox. Get the New Year bundle for free plus $10 off when you sign up today. That’s a 14 oz pork tenderloin, 2 lbs of ground turkey, and 4 top sirloin steaks free in your first box. Sign up at&nbsp;<a href="http://butcherbox.com/DRLEAF">ButcherBox.com/DRLEAF</a> and use code DRLEAF to claim this offer!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:</strong></p><p><strong>2:50</strong> What I will be working on in 2023</p><p><strong>4:00, 6:30</strong> Learning to appreciate how precious life is</p><p><strong>7:53</strong> How I am using mind management to learn how to appreciate every moment I am alive in 2023</p><p><strong>10:00, 12:32</strong> How mind management changes the brain</p><p><strong>ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:</strong></p><p>-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com</p><p>-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!</p><p>- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources</p><p>-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/-</p><p>-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf</p><p>-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf</p><p>-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf</p><p>*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.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Vote for my podcast for a Signal Award!! Vote here: https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting?_kx=6BgVizduZ_9I5u_mWeA9D5hg3268A92HXuJfNLb-9eL3i7GfACUNO4l1_maC_slH.KqgH9d#/2022/shows/general/advice-how-to</p><p>Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app</p><p><br></p><p>SHOW DESCRIPTION:&nbsp;In this&nbsp;podcast I continue the discussion I started in my previous podcast: how to not let other people’s words and actions negatively impact our mental health. Sometimes it can be challenging to know how to respond when someone triggers you, even if you listened to my previous podcast several times. Emotions can run hot, which may make it a challenge to react well in the moment.</p><p><br></p><p>Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&amp;As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf</p><p>Read the blog here:&nbsp;https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-not-let-other-people-s-words-actions-negatively-impact-your-mental-health-part-2</p><p><br></p><p>OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:</p><p>-<strong>Cozy Earth: Hurry, holiday offer ends soon Go to </strong><a href="http://cozyearth.com/"><strong>CozyEarth.com</strong></a><strong> and enter my promo code DRLEAF to save 40%.</strong></p><p><strong>-Athletic Greens: To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase.&nbsp;All you have to do is visit&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://athleticgreens.com/partner/d35ctoffer-nutrition/en?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=influencer&amp;utm_campaign=drleaf_d35ct__a1248__o27&amp;utm_term=cac__a1248__o27&amp;utm_content=medical__a1248__o27"><strong>athleticgreens.com/leaf</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;to take ownership over your health and pick up the ultimate daily nutritional insurance!</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:</strong></p><p><strong>2:08 </strong>3 steps to manage how people’s words &amp; actions affect you</p><p><strong>3:02</strong> Practice really does make perfect!</p><p><strong>5:09 </strong>An example to help you apply these steps &amp; change the way your brain is wired</p><p><strong>8:42</strong> Why being kind to yourself is so important</p><p><br></p><p>ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:</p><p>-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com</p><p>-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!</p><p>- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources</p><p>-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/-</p><p>-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf</p><p>-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf</p><p>-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf</p><p>*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.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Vote for my podcast for a Signal Award!! Vote here: https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting?_kx=6BgVizduZ_9I5u_mWeA9D5hg3268A92HXuJfNLb-9eL3i7GfACUNO4l1_maC_slH.KqgH9d#/2022/shows/general/advice-how-to</p><p><br></p><p>Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app</p><p><br></p><p>SHOW DESCRIPTION:&nbsp;In this podcast I talk about something that we all struggle with, especially around the holiday season: how to not let other people’s words and actions negatively impact our mental health! This is part 1 of a 2 part series on managing how other people affect our wellbeing. Even though it may feel impossible at times, <strong>we can control how someone’s words and actions get stored in our brains. This means that we have the power to change how these words ;and actions affect our health</strong>!</p><p><br></p><p>Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&amp;As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf</p><p>Read the blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-not-let-other-people-s-words-actions-negatively-impact-your-mental-health</p><p><br></p><p>OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:</p><p>-<strong>Better: Help: Get 10% off their first month at&nbsp;</strong><a href="http://betterhelp.com/drleaf"><strong>betterhelp.com/drleaf</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p><strong>-NOOM: Sign up for your trial today at </strong><a href="http://noom.com/DRLEAF"><strong>Noom.com/DRLEAF</strong></a><strong>. And check out Noom’s first ever book, </strong><em><strong>The Noom Mindset,</strong></em><strong> a deep dive into the psychology of behavior change. Available to buy now wherever books are sold.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:</strong></p><p><strong>2:13</strong> What people say &amp; do can affect your mind, brain and body</p><p><strong>2:30</strong> You can learn how to control how the words &amp; actions of others affect you!</p><p><strong>4:32</strong> How thoughts are stored in the brain &amp; how they impact our health</p><p><strong>7:33</strong> Your conscious intentions as electromagnetic waves</p><p><strong>8:00 </strong>How other people’s words &amp; actions can affect us</p><p><strong>8:30</strong> Tips for managing your triggers around other people</p><p><strong>15:42</strong> The power of visualization</p><p><strong>16:53</strong> The importance of being kind to yourself &amp; having compassion for others</p><p>ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:</p><p>-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com</p><p>-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!</p><p>- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources</p><p>-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/-</p><p>-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf</p><p>-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf</p><p>-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf</p><p>*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.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Vote for my podcast for a Signal Award!! Vote here: https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting?_kx=6BgVizduZ_9I5u_mWeA9D5hg3268A92HXuJfNLb-9eL3i7GfACUNO4l1_maC_slH.KqgH9d#/2022/shows/general/advice-how-to&nbsp;</p><p>Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app</p><p><br></p><p>SHOW DESCRIPTION:&nbsp;<em>This podcast was recorded in the middle of a major storm and tornado warning, so the quality may be a little scratchy. Thankfully we were safe in the studio, and no significant weather-related damage occurred where our offices are located!</em></p><p>In this podcast I talk about something that I battle with: “if only/should have/could have” thinking, and how I manage my mind to overcome this negative mental spiral. If we are constantly trapped in a web of “if only/I can’t/could have/would have/should have”, this kind of thinking can quickly become a toxic mindset that changes our perspective—the way we see and respond to the world. I know, I have been there many times! This is really something I have struggled with my whole life. Regrets and ruminations can really catch you in their snare and keep you stuck in a negative thought spiral, which, in turn, can impact your mental wellbeing.</p><p><br></p><p>Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&amp;As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf</p><p>Read the blog here:&nbsp;https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-i-use-the-neurocycle-to-overcome-the-if-only-should-have-could-have-thinking-trap</p><p><br></p><p>OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:</p><p><strong>-BiOptimizer’s MassEnzymes: For an exclusive offer for my listeners just go to&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.google.com/url?q%3Dhttp://www.masszymes.com/drleaf%26amp;sa%3DD%26amp;source%3Deditors%26amp;ust%3D1668760392089384%26amp;usg%3DAOvVaw1SdVc9qsBNyZNXWk7slIr7&amp;sa=D&amp;source=docs&amp;ust=1668760392100298&amp;usg=AOvVaw2N-M2tBvyewzVBs7lBrLIr"><strong>www.masszymes.com/drleaf</strong></a><strong>. And make sure to enter the coupon code DRLEAF10&nbsp;to receive a 10% discount off your order.</strong></p><p><strong>-ZocDoc: Go to </strong><a href="https://www.zocdoc.com/LEAF"><strong>Zocdoc.com/LEAF </strong></a><strong>and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then start your search for a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours!</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:</strong></p><p><strong>2:15</strong> How getting stuck ruminating on the past can affect your mental health</p><p><strong>2:55</strong> How to use mind management to deal with toxic thinking cycles</p><p><strong>5:49</strong> How I use mind management to handle frustration</p><p><strong>6:40, 10:31</strong> Just because things could have been different doesn’t mean that things would have been better!</p><p><br></p><p>ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:</p><p>-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com</p><p>-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!</p><p>- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources</p><p>-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/-</p><p>-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf</p><p>-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf</p><p>-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf</p><p>*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.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app</p><p><br></p><p>SHOW DESCRIPTION:&nbsp;In this podcast I talk about one of the best ways to improve your mental health and resilience: <strong>a possibilities mindset</strong>! First, it is important to understand what a mindset is. It is <strong>how we view the world</strong>—it generates our perspective, which shapes the way we interact with our environment, that is the choices we make as we respond to what happens to us, and as we choose what to think, say and do. Why are mindsets so important?<strong> Mindsets direct our perceptions and subsequent actions. </strong>When we understand HOW our mind works and how mindsets are formed, we can direct our mind where we want it to go, what structures we want it to build in our brain, and ultimately choose how we want our life to look.<strong> Mindsets teach us how to shape our life stories.</strong></p><p>Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&amp;As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf</p><p>Read the blog here:&nbsp;https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/the-1-mindset-you-need-to-develop-to-end-your-year-well-prepare-for-the-new-year</p><p><br></p><p>OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:</p><p>-<strong>Everlywell: And, for listeners of the show, Everlywell is offering a special discount of twenty percent off an at-home lab test at </strong><a href="http://everlywell.com/drleaf"><u><strong>everlywell.com/drleaf</strong></u></a></p><p><u><strong>-</strong></u><strong>Athletic Greens: All you have to do is visit </strong><a href="https://athleticgreens.com/partner/d35ctoffer-nutrition/en?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=influencer&amp;utm_campaign=drleaf_d35ct__a1248__o27&amp;utm_term=cac__a1248__o27&amp;utm_content=medical__a1248__o27"><u><strong>athleticgreens.com/leaf</strong></u></a><strong> to take ownership over your health and pick up the ultimate daily nutritional insurance!</strong></p><p><strong>-BiOptimizer’s </strong><u><strong>MassEnzymes</strong></u>.: <strong>For an exclusive offer for my listeners just go to </strong><a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.masszymes.com/drleaf&amp;amp;sa=D&amp;amp;source=editors&amp;amp;ust=1668760392089384&amp;amp;usg=AOvVaw1SdVc9qsBNyZNXWk7slIr7&amp;sa=D&amp;source=docs&amp;ust=1668760392100298&amp;usg=AOvVaw2N-M2tBvyewzVBs7lBrLIr"><u><strong>www.masszymes.com/drleaf</strong></u></a><strong>. And make sure to enter the coupon code DRLEAF10 to receive a 10% discount off your order.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:</strong></p><p><strong>2:08</strong> What mindsets are &amp; why they are important</p><p><strong>6:33</strong> The different types of mindsets</p><p><strong>6:40</strong> What a possibilities mindset is &amp; why it is so powerful</p><p><strong>15:10</strong> Mindsets &amp; perspectives</p><p><strong>18:00, 20:34, 24:33</strong> How to practice a possibilities mindset</p><p><br></p><p>ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:</p><p>-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com</p><p>-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!</p><p>- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources</p><p>-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/-</p><p>-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf</p><p>-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf</p><p>-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf</p><p><br></p><p>*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.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app</p><p><br></p><p>SHOW DESCRIPTION:&nbsp;In this podcast I talk to former Miss Universe and former Miss South Africa <a href="https://demileigh.com/"><u>Demi Leigh Tebow</u></a> about managing mental health as a public figure, how to develop sustainable self-confidence in the age of social media, the importance of teaching women to defend themselves, and so much more!</p><p><br></p><p>Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&amp;As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf</p><p>Read the blog here:&nbsp;https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/what-former-miss-universe-demi-leigh-tebow-wants-you-to-know-about-confidence-boundaries</p><p><br></p><p>OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:</p><p>-BetterHelp: G<strong>et 10% off their first month at </strong><a href="http://betterhelp.com/drleaf"><u><strong>betterhelp.com/drleaf</strong></u></a><strong>.</strong></p><p><strong>-Pique Tea’s Liposomal Vitamin C: For a Limited Time Special Offer Get 15% off and free shipping on your first month’s supply of Daily Radiance by going to </strong><a href="http://piquelife.com/drleaf"><u><strong>piquelife.com/drleaf</strong></u></a><strong>.</strong></p><p><strong>-Cozy Earth: SAVE 40 percent NOW on Cozy Earth. Go to </strong><a href="http://cozyearth.com/"><u><strong>CozyEarth.com</strong></u></a><strong> and enter my promo code DRLEAF to save 40%.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:</strong></p><p><strong>4:27</strong> Demi’s amazing story</p><p><strong>9:25</strong> Managing your mental health as a public figure</p><p><strong>11:00</strong> The importance of setting healthy boundaries</p><p><strong>12:40, 15:22</strong> The healing power of community</p><p><strong>21:20</strong> How helping others can improve our mental health</p><p><strong>35:00</strong> How Demi survived a violent carjacking &amp; what that taught her about the important of teaching women self-defense</p><p><strong>43:20</strong> Demi’s amazing work helping vulnerable communities</p><p><br></p><p>ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:</p><p>-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com</p><p>-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!</p><p>- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources</p><p>-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/-</p><p>-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf</p><p>-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf</p><p>-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf</p><p><br></p><p>*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.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app</p><p><br></p><p>SHOW DESCRIPTION:&nbsp;n this podcast I talk about several&nbsp;helpful&nbsp;ways&nbsp;to get out of a shame spiral. In our society today, it can be hard to feel any degree of self-worth. We are bombarded with the shame of not living up to our own expectations, or the expectations of others. We cannot live up to the photoshopped and retouched images that seem to tell us that to be happy, we must look, dress or act in a certain way, or get straight As and go to an Ivy League university. We are not able to compete with celebrities and influencers—we are just one social media ‘like’ in a sea of admirers, wishing to be someone or do something. It is easy to give in to these voices, listen to them and allow them to take root inside our heads. It is easy to fall into a “shame spiral,” feeling like you will never be able to live up to what society deems as worthy. How can we escape this spiral? How can we quit the system and be happy being who we really are at our core? How can we learn to be comfortable with who we are and where we are in life?</p><p>Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&amp;As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf</p><p>Read the blog here:&nbsp;https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-find-freedom-from-the-shame-spiral</p><p><br></p><p>OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:</p><p>-<strong>NED’s Shuteye Chai: Discover how Shuteye Chai can revolutionize your sleep and get 15% off with code DRLEAF. Go to </strong><a href="http://helloned.com/DRLEAF"><strong>helloned.com/DRLEAF</strong></a><strong> or enter code DRLEAF at checkout.</strong></p><p><strong>-ELO Health: It’s time to start taking supplements that are tailored to YOU. Get your FREE blood biomarker test (a $200 value) by going to elo.health and entering code DRLEAF.</strong></p><p><strong>-Chime: Get started at </strong><a href="http://chime.com/drleaf"><strong>chime.com/drleaf</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:</strong></p><p><strong>1:25 </strong>How low self-esteem &amp; shame are connected</p><p><strong>1:40</strong> What shame is</p><p><strong>2:15</strong> The difference between shame &amp; guilt</p><p><strong>3:30, 9:05</strong> The shame spiral</p><p><strong>6:20</strong> Shame &amp; the mind-brain connection</p><p><strong>9:30</strong> How easy it is to feel shame</p><p><strong>12:25, 18:27, 28:00</strong> How to exit the shame spiral</p><p><strong>24:15</strong> Don’t let negative thoughts just wander through your mind!</p><p><strong>26:00</strong> How to “edit” your shame thoughts</p><p><br></p><p>ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:</p><p>-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com</p><p>-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!</p><p>- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources</p><p>-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/-</p><p>-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf</p><p>-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf</p><p>-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf</p><p><br></p><p>*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.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app</p><p><br></p><p>SHOW DESCRIPTION:&nbsp;In this podcast I talk to clinical researcher and fellow at University College London <a href="https://markhorowitz.org/"><u>Dr. Mark Horowitz</u></a>, best-selling author, journalist and mental health advocate <a href="https://www.madinamerica.com/robert-whitaker-new/"><u>Robert Whitaker</u></a><u>,</u> and psychiatrist, researcher, professor and best-selling author Dr. <a href="https://joannamoncrieff.com/"><u>Joanna Moncrieff</u></a> about the serotonin myth of depression, the dangers of chronic anti-psychotic drug use, schizophrenia as a contract, the neurobiological mental health rabbit hole, where MRI and other types of brain scans fall short, creating a new mental health narrative, and so much more!</p><p><br></p><p>Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&amp;As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf</p><p><br></p><p>Read the blog here:&nbsp;https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/could-this-be-the-solution-to-solving-the-mental-health-crisis</p><p><br></p><p>OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:</p><p>-<strong>ButcherBox: And, for a limited time, they’re offering our listeners Ground Beef for Life and $10 off your first order. Sign up today at </strong><a href="http://butcherbox.com/DRLEAF"><u><strong>butcherbox.com/DRLEAF</strong></u></a><strong> and use code DRLEAF to get $10 off your first box and ground beef for the life of your membership.</strong></p><p><strong>-MassZymes by BiOptimizers: If you want freedom from your food, especially during the Holiday season, try Masszymes risk-free and experience for yourself the magic of high quality enzymes. For an exclusive offer for my listeners just go to </strong><a href="http://www.masszymes.com/drleaf"><u><strong>www.masszymes.com/drleaf</strong></u></a><strong>.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:</strong></p><p><strong>5:20, 31:40</strong> The low serotonin myth of depression &amp; the study that everyone is talking about</p><p><strong>13:45 </strong>The origins of the chemical imbalance theory &amp; why it became so popular</p><p><strong>19:00, 21:35, 28:00</strong> The great psychiatry fraud</p><p><strong>22:30,</strong> <strong>25:30 </strong>How psychiatric drugs affect our brain chemistry</p><p><strong>23:50</strong> Why pharmaceutical companies changed the drug narrative</p><p><strong>25:40</strong> What the pharmaceutical company trials do not tell us</p><p><strong>39:40</strong> What we aren’t told &amp; why</p><p><strong>42:20</strong> It is not just “Big Pharma”: why the media should be criticized as well</p><p><strong>50:00, 54:25</strong> What we get wrong about schizophrenia</p><p><strong>51:58 </strong>The myth that anti-psychotics correct an underlying chemical imbalance</p><p><strong>1:02:00</strong> The long-term impact of psychiatric medication</p><p><strong>1:11:50</strong> Why brain scans cannot diagnose mental disorders</p><p><strong>1:16:20</strong> How to safely withdraw from psychiatric drugs</p><p><br></p><p>ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:</p><p>-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com</p><p>-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!</p><p>- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources</p><p>-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/-</p><p>-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf</p><p>-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf</p><p>-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf</p><p><br></p><p>*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.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app</p><p><br></p><p>SHOW DESCRIPTION:&nbsp;In this podcast I talk about three tips to boost your energy when you are tired and overwhelmed.</p><p><br></p><p>Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&amp;As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf</p><p><br></p><p>Read the blog here:&nbsp;https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/3-ways-to-boost-mental-energy-when-you-tired-overwhelmed</p><p><br></p><p>OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:</p><p>-<strong>Pique Tea’s Liposomal Vitamin C: For a Limited Time Special Offer Get 15% off and free shipping on your first month’s supply of Daily Radiance by going to </strong><a href="http://piquelife.com/drleaf"><strong>piquelife.com/drleaf</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p><strong>-BetterHelp: Get 10% off their first month at&nbsp;</strong><a href="http://betterhelp.com/drleaf"><strong>betterhelp.com/drleaf</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p><strong>-Levels: If you want to better understand how food affects your mental and physical health and try a continuous glucose monitor yourself, </strong><a href="https://trk.klclick.com/ls/click?upn=MmY-2FnptVtHRyKtjJtU1ebWfhL5170nTR9xSB2B-2FPnRmTIk4NUbreVP4yCFmayNiTiAY1kPJuiP80n7hKd-2Fi4o70bhcSVtq8fGG7Vd1NRPhqMR0nBL2ED4mCzH2rD5eqYMq-2BiGCu0rj10BRzsU-2BjRd-2FELQFWe5LdzwEX9U1PMGyOeIfm2SffvpL35iHpr-2FO-2Fpb294LqbzU7TZwO-2FWiW5TP9kRjCCR-2B2Evu7ufAg7giKugDWVKcYP-2Fy8SLQqVMf702s-2B7m46WQt-2BlFq0BpfgLrc2B4vf2JoJJCYLlLIJg8sQ9Ow4a7fYu7A3QagTf1TPSQqHQI0LXZcEHGBvkiBHHTxRGQALjYKtofk3dbT9bWaME-3D4a6X_u54J7B-2Bn4gUMLP8VL09oxlRBKp0Nwb2I9-2BsGmvji-2FqY-2FFRP31ApXtkkOzBH-2Fip5kFQ7RXGqOUk3kZL-2Fwjx1xUTHlXIkL1LmiZAurOZoffrO4vwJGyKjLyVzCrst5lRLVCnM1mo07tYLGJ0o22j76zRsmxOUQAmxTLARUrMPPttQphpqQDByN6HS6mPwyO7xoMkauh-2FeicVDEL-2FnMugZKO4WLvNYaVuO-2BzGYDrR8iuBXFKy76wN6sPb2xHINCPYg-2FRubwpz1mdFhSz5kvm-2FDC3ftTIq73tVjzAakXlCxAj65-2BW-2B9KWiH-2Fw6Ft9ws-2FhY7p37xVYfIWeHHtH9FHXGdMJKKGOaU0kcXonsETzC1JLzfgF3OYi033kyEjKThzDjopcSRMuEqz9M-2Flg35vSiBXRDZTk5cxVFOHy11MITPktYqGoMeVwJgfFOplVnB0gLyb"><strong>check out Levels here</strong></a><u><strong>!</strong></u></p><p><br></p><p><strong>EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:</strong></p><p><strong>1:28</strong> Why we get tired</p><p><strong>5:40</strong> Why we should rest even when we feel like we can keep pushing ourselves</p><p><strong>6:30</strong> The difference between the conscious &amp; nonconscious mind</p><p><strong>8:50, 15:30, 20:25</strong> How to make rest a part of your everyday life</p><p><br></p><p>ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:</p><p>-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com</p><p>-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!</p><p>- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources</p><p>-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/-</p><p>-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf</p><p>-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf</p><p>-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf</p><p><br></p><p>*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.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app</p><p><br></p><p>SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to bestselling author and founder of <a href="https://www.becomingminimalist.com/">Becoming Minimalist</a> Joshua Becker about his new book <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/676394/things-that-matter-by-joshua-becker/"><em>Things That Matter,</em></a> overcoming distractions to pursue a more meaningful life, how to focus on what really matters in your life, practical ways to let go of distractions, the mental health benefits of minimalism, and so much more!</p><p>Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&amp;As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf</p><p>Read the blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-minimalism-can-improve-your-mental-health</p><p><br></p><p>OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:</p><p><strong>-ZocDoc: Go to </strong><a href="https://www.zocdoc.com/LEAF"><strong>Zocdoc.com/LEAF </strong></a><strong>and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then start your search for a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours!</strong></p><p><strong>-BiOptimizer’s Magnesium Breakthrough: And here comes the best part: the makers of Magnesium Breakthrough, BiOptimizers, are having an incredible Black Friday special offer from November 21st to 28th. You can get not only Magnesium Breakthrough but all of BiOptimizers best-in-class products for 25% off. BiOptimizers only offers this discount once a year, so don’t miss out! Just go to </strong><a href="http://www.bioptimizers.com/drleaf"><strong>www.bioptimizers.com/drleaf</strong></a><strong> and enter code DRLEAF10 to get 25% off any order.&nbsp;This is the best time to stock up the products you love and try new ones!</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:</strong></p><p><strong>3:00</strong> Why we should pursue things that really matter to us</p><p><strong>8:00</strong> The top life regrets many people have</p><p><strong>9:30</strong> How to resist distractions &amp; focus on what matters</p><p><strong>13:10</strong> Technology is often a symptom of the other kinds of distractions</p><p><strong>14:00 </strong>The danger of letting less important things crowd out what really matters</p><p><strong>15:42</strong> The mental health benefits of minimalism</p><p><strong>21:40</strong> Fear can be a distraction</p><p><strong>22:20</strong> How our past mistakes can hold us back</p><p><strong>27:00</strong> Happiness as a distraction</p><p><strong>35:00 </strong>What happens when the desire for attention becomes a distraction</p><p><br></p><p>ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:</p><p>-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com</p><p>-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!</p><p>- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources</p><p>-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/-</p><p>-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf</p><p>-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf</p><p>-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf</p><p><br></p><p>*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.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app</p><p><br></p><p>SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast&nbsp; I talk about setting boundaries in friendships, and why it is okay to be honest and ask a friend for space.</p><p><br></p><p>Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&amp;As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf</p><p><br></p><p>Read the blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/identifying-setting-enforcing-boundaries-with-friends</p><p><br></p><p>OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:</p><p><strong>-Nootropics: highly recommend the Nootopia SYSTEM for anybody looking to take their focus and mental game up to a new level! Plus BiOptimizers also stands by their products with a 365-day money back guarantee.&nbsp;Just go to </strong><a href="http://nootopia.com/drleaf"><strong>nootopia.com/drleaf</strong></a><strong> and enter coupon code DRLEAF10 for an extra 10% off your order, and experience your best mood and mental performance with personalized Nootropics!</strong></p><p><strong>-Athletic Greens: All you have to do is visit&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://athleticgreens.com/partner/d35ctoffer-nutrition/en?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=influencer&amp;utm_campaign=drleaf_d35ct__a1248__o27&amp;utm_term=cac__a1248__o27&amp;utm_content=medical__a1248__o27"><strong>athleticgreens.com/leaf</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;to take ownership over your health and pick up the ultimate daily nutritional insurance!</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:</strong></p><p><strong>1:40</strong> Why it is okay to ask friends for space</p><p><strong>2:30</strong> Why boundaries are important</p><p><strong>6:18, 11:00</strong> What happens in the brain &amp; body when we don’t put up boundaries</p><p><strong>9:00</strong> Why we need to listen to the warning signals our mind, brain &amp; body send us</p><p><strong>12:30, 15:30, 22:10</strong> How to ask a friend for space</p><p><br></p><p>ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:</p><p>-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com</p><p>-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!</p><p>- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources</p><p>-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/-</p><p>-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf</p><p>-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf</p><p>-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf</p><p><br></p><p>*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.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app</p><p><br></p><p>SHOW DESCRIPTION:&nbsp;In this podcast I talk to clinical researcher and fellow at University College London <a href="https://markhorowitz.org/"><u>Dr. Mark Horowitz</u></a> on his own experience on psychiatric medication, the many myths surrounding antidepressants, safely withdrawing from psychiatric drugs, and so much more!</p><p><br></p><p>Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&amp;As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf</p><p>Read the blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-hard-is-it-to-stop-antidepressants</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:</p><p>-<strong>Everlywell: Get 20% OFF at-home lab test at </strong><a href="http://everlywell.com/drleaf"><u><strong>everlywell.com/drleaf</strong></u></a><strong>.</strong></p><p><strong>-Noom: Sign up for your trial today at </strong><a href="http://noom.com/DRLEAF"><u><strong>Noom.com/DRLEAF</strong></u></a><strong>. And check out Noom’s first ever book, </strong><em><strong>The Noom Mindset</strong></em><strong>, a deep dive into the psychology of behavior change. Available for pre-order wherever books are sold!</strong></p><p><strong>-Pique Tea’s Liposomal Vitamin C: or a Limited Time Special Offer Get 15% off and free shipping on your first month’s supply of Daily Radiance by going to </strong><a href="http://piquelife.com/drleaf"><u><strong>piquelife.com/drleaf</strong></u></a><strong>.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:</strong></p><p><strong>3:55</strong> Why Mark is passionate about mental health</p><p><strong>6:10</strong> Psychiatric withdrawal is often misunderstood or overlooked</p><p><strong>8:00</strong> Mark’s own experiences with psychiatric medication &amp; withdrawal</p><p><strong>14:45</strong> How survivor-run sites are helping people suffering from psychiatric drug withdrawal</p><p><strong>17:26</strong> There is very little guidance on ho two stop psychiatric medication safely</p><p><strong>22:00 </strong>Why the withdrawal process is so hard for so many people</p><p><strong>23:00</strong> Why it is important to withdraw from psychiatric medication gradually &amp; under the guidance of a medical professional</p><p><strong>28:00</strong> How psychiatric medications affect the brain &amp; body</p><p><strong>32:38</strong> Why some people mistake drug withdrawal for a return of their condition</p><p><strong>33:28 </strong>What withdrawal symptoms from psychiatric medications like antidepressants can look like</p><p><strong>41:20 </strong>The power of awareness &amp; acceptance + how our experiences can shape us &amp; help us grow</p><p><strong>45:00</strong> Research on how common withdrawal effects from medications are</p><p><strong>47:16, 54:13</strong> How to safely withdraw from psychiatric medications</p><p><strong>58:53 </strong>Why we should be careful when it comes to drugs like esketamine</p><p><br></p><p>ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:</p><p>-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com</p><p>-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!</p><p>- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources</p><p>-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/-</p><p>-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf</p><p>-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf</p><p>-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf</p><p>*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.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app</p><p><br></p><p>SHOW DESCRIPTION:&nbsp;In this podcast I talk to licensed therapist and life coach <a href="https://www.theangrytherapist.com/">John Kim</a> about his amazing new book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Its-Not-Me-You-Relationship/dp/0063206315"><em>It’s Not Me, It’s You</em></a>, simple tips to improve your relationships, how to manage feelings of resentment, the importance of love languages and attachment styles, how to break the blame cycle, and so much more.</p><p>Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&amp;As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf</p><p><br></p><p>Read the blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/the-best-advice-from-two-relationship-therapists</p><p><br></p><p>Get John's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Its-Not-Me-You-Relationship/dp/0063206315</p><p><br></p><p>OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:</p><p>-<strong>Cozy Earth: SAVE 40 percent NOW on Cozy Earth. &nbsp;Hurry, holiday offer ends soon Go to </strong><a href="http://cozyearth.com/"><strong>CozyEarth.com</strong></a><strong> and enter my promo code DRLEAF to save 40%.</strong></p><p><strong>-BiOptimizer’s Magnesium Breakthrough: Magnesium Breakthrough, BiOptimizers, are having an incredible Black Friday special offer from November 21st to 29th. You can get not only Magnesium Breakthrough but all of BiOptimizers best-in-class products for 25% off. BiOptimizers only offers this discount once a year, so don’t miss out! Just go to </strong><a href="http://www.bioptimizers.com/drleaf"><strong>www.bioptimizers.com/drleaf</strong></a><strong> and enter code DRLEAF10 to get 25% off any order.&nbsp;Want products sooner? There is always 10% off for my listeners with the code DRLEAF10 at </strong><a href="http://www.bioptimizers.com/drleaf"><strong>www.bioptimizers.com/drleaf</strong></a><strong>.&nbsp;</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:</strong></p><p><u><strong>6:08</strong></u> Working on your relationship while raising kids</p><p><u><strong>10:50</strong></u> Careers, relationships &amp; children</p><p><u><strong>12:05</strong></u> Why John &amp; his partner Vanessa wrote<em> It’s Not Me, It’s You</em></p><p><u><strong>14:16</strong></u><strong> </strong>The “lightning in a bottle” myth</p><p><u><strong>20:25</strong></u><strong> </strong>Rocky times do not mean that a relationship is a failure</p><p><u><strong>21:30</strong></u> The importance of compromise &amp; communication</p><p><u><strong>21:43</strong></u> Try to understand before trying to be understood</p><p><strong>25:11 </strong>How childhood protective habits &amp; attachment styles can affect relationships</p><p><strong>29:58</strong> How to find beauty in the contrast &amp; improve understanding</p><p><strong>35:28</strong> Relationships are not easy but they are worth it!</p><p><strong>41:18</strong> How to manage arguments: don’t wait to long.</p><p><br></p><p>ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:</p><p>-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com</p><p>-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!</p><p>- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources</p><p>-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/-</p><p>-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf</p><p>-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf</p><p>-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf</p><p><br></p><p>*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.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>