<p>Yes, sometimes our emotions can drive us crazy. But did you know that they are also an incredible source of data, a way to learn how to be in the world? In this podcast, I speak with author, speaker and Harvard-trained psychologist Dr. Susan David about how our emotions are an important source of data, the difference between emotional fragility and emotional agility, how to sit with uncomfortable thoughts and emotions, ways we can become more emotionally resilient, and how to help children learn to process and manage their emotions.</p><p>For more in on Dr. Susan and to get her book visit: https://www.susandavid.com &nbsp;</p><p>**Special offers from our sponsors:&nbsp;</p><p>-ThirdLove Bras (the most comfortable bras): To get 15% off your ThirdLove Bra order see: https://thirdlove.com/drleaf &nbsp;</p><p>-BiOptimizers (my favorite supplement company): Magnesium Breakthrough Supplement: Get 10% off from the normal package price with coupon code DRLEAF10: https://magbreakthrough.com/leaf &nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><u>Podcast Highlights</u></p><p><strong>2:18</strong>&nbsp;What is internal psychology and why is it important?</p><p><strong>4:00</strong>&nbsp;The problem with positivity</p><p><strong>7:18</strong>&nbsp;How emotions help us understand our values</p><p><strong>11:08</strong>&nbsp;Emotions are data, not directives</p><p><strong>22:00</strong>&nbsp;Children and emotions</p><p><strong>36:03</strong>&nbsp;When do emotions start getting toxic?</p><p><strong>38:38</strong>&nbsp;How can you start practicing emotional agility?</p><p>Read the show blog here: https://anchor.fm/cleaningupthementalmess/episodes/How-to-Go-from-Emotionally-Fragile-to-Emotionally-Agile-with-Harvard-Psychologist-Dr--Susan-David-eij0fr</p><p><br></p><p>Additional resources:&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;-Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 (*Only available for U.S numbers at this time) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>-Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just look for Switch on Your Brain in the App Store or Google Play or visit: https://theswitch.app&nbsp;</p><p>-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health! &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Follow me on social media for daily mental self-care tips!&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/ &nbsp;</p><p>-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf &nbsp;</p><p>-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf &nbsp;</p><p>-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5 review on iTunes, Google Play, or wherever you are listening! And don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with friends and family! I love seeing your posts on social media!</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>Bad is bad, right? Well…not always. In this&nbsp;podcast I speak with acclaimed science writer John Tierney and pioneering research psychologist Roy F. Baumeister about their new book, <a href="https://books.google.com/books/about/The_Power_of_Bad.html?id=6scBxAEACAAJ&amp;_ke="><em>The Power of Bad</em></a>, how we can harness our negativity bias for good, why bad is the best teacher, how to avoid anticipating the worst and how to handle negativity on social media and in our relationships.</p><p><br></p><p>For more info on Roy and John follow them on social media:</p><p>@JohnTierneyNYC</p><p>@RoyFBaumeister</p><p>**Special offers from our sponsors:</p><p><strong>-Blinkist (my favorite reading app):&nbsp;</strong>To get your free week on&nbsp;Blinkist<strong> </strong>AND 25% off your subscription see:<a href="http://trk.klclick2.com/ls/click?upn=MmY-2FnptVtHRyKtjJtU1ebYGB2b0MH6ZDAiQvYe2VFPVDier3c20njxeoBjFALPivAHf0VRiaLg6kMH6sgTVImFoIVg-2BS6smq09RqS6ae0ojyWPPa6Gy5NOT0jUBBVXCaUe8w0it0dy4JgvYYDBLdc4Nzb7jnS8TP7mUKCBDXZPHkQeosb-2FdAOmEDif9DY2oUzZ6XFDD-2Bi3Md-2Bw4XJuh8pWHd3dy3wOcxaw2F7DH4mkg-3DkTEh_Ax-2FA2qB5XxIif0IVCV8oUyjHrcnlzjXWS7Y2GCv6POzseLtuqe0H-2FcSpDYs3C97YgpAAdPDsMI0A-2B6-2F8TslxOvq9jFwij60hLTpTGj92k-2B3uoe-2FJkQoT-2BfP3nqOKIy3PVrNqQeHI2yMtebygL7ReXD1-2BDBiDGSuR9ATDWl4K0RXTC8LRY-2BYayW1YQBcwQtuZFvgAJfF0M9LVSUNVonqQ-2B-2FHI-2BzrxmwcsfIGnD7Re1d6LslplYx2gt4jjUE3ak9rbZduFA0B1E9ifbwlzxgn-2F7dOoQjHVld9B5af3RT-2FcycnyEhmfc3W52rRfcR72DzhIa-2FOf7xwPTAIn2qnzTM1X5JrKY1MNIJ0fZk1iaiZ94-2BX38FIe2QHUPQK-2FQiftQhBkjUh5qHTAoDbL4lDkH9X9jg-3D-3D&amp;_ke=">&nbsp;https://www.blinkist.com/nc/partners/cleaning-up-the-mental-mess</a></p><p>-<strong>Thrive Market (the best&nbsp;grocery&nbsp;delivery service!)</strong>: Go to&nbsp;<a href="http://trk.klclick2.com/ls/click?upn=MmY-2FnptVtHRyKtjJtU1ebRrSHQG6bVD5LwzwZMAbkxH9PYTQtrtEh1RX4XtQLrq6gwSD7dGe946uTrAl7ikCxJdYNLp2EB8Q-2FkEvPxpEiKAyrfJHkGyDNcntGvg5HYfGlhVI8BsD4Hh-2FxHyqpwPpak-2BSQjqZ40tSGpjxHkccVjJ-2BvxDZzbo9sRAJNB-2BjH6W7KVR986pzWS6QmRZ-2BNbBELMSO09Ir7Hfw1wtAy02c0NQ1KQJQJOLFcKiVk2ZcXbF-2BGbTMfDdjQrFJzfDEB-2BqP0YAhlDX50DYxpLQjfmy2UV079X0-2FvigTDiwlwjl3OlBjeA9mL8LF9Fhg9F-2BNgPIt1xdTctXacuhJTlPMbBnwFLEWnlgE-2FE-2B1vzapy0R27cXgYKfHZwIaNNBj6qPVyJjj0qBGZYVlAQjwAYHESpgIxDLsslgDhjM3ISW2fKnGbnOvS8XGKJR78ByLJrBf28zDFDB8QzU0NlOz5lXn0YA9sUKO-2FQ4huvabzNywlbKG97e5KqiQECmtgCC-2FR2EGKhx-2FNWNZEap2BWpceBqO-2F1wZeJY-3D1mVL_Ax-2FA2qB5XxIif0IVCV8oUyjHrcnlzjXWS7Y2GCv6POxj2LDyV9xZapa4Z6zpBVxVypOSYR-2BYSFcnRMPI8x2dohfLb6FllGtLjn5tbe23bi6U-2BosOOcgSL-2F8najTufogaETNNxsO-2Fw9J0Pa2KSBbBqTUjFDohAdrNnXKeiky0hjIg6f1453SZSDQYFWAaM4jWXJm4pBH8wXFdHUcCxe5Dh6zZQpmG-2FqIGK0rZOB4P4vRLXrvOKTVqx3ChWRm11x-2BKvnU1FKhb5gHFVsHV-2FBLA5YBRyvd3hiebEMYHuvKteHdE3D2jJ37g-2FPwr43meUHTAYAEP0jUfgTcHInw-2Fk5IeSptnz3W8XWc1NbFmmSqygbbp-2ByjrPLGig2zXUsFzMT3FjFB9QJ742h39JtLToyCLzA-3D-3D&amp;_ke=">thrivemarket.com/DRLEAF</a>. Join today and you’ll get up to $20 in shopping credit toward your first order!</p><p><u>Highlights</u></p><p><strong>5:05</strong>&nbsp;Why the mind reacts more strongly to bad things</p><p><strong>8:17&nbsp;</strong>What is the power of bad?</p><p><strong>11:10, 18:00</strong>&nbsp;How can we use the bad for good?</p><p><strong>15:42</strong>&nbsp;How is “bad” parenting good?</p><p><strong>20:30</strong>&nbsp;How to handle negativity on social media</p><p><strong>21:46</strong>&nbsp;What the bad can teach us</p><p><strong>22:35, 45:00</strong>&nbsp;Dealing with the bad in a relationship</p><p><strong>24:40</strong>&nbsp;How to give constructive criticism</p><p><strong>29:15</strong>&nbsp;What is catastrophizing?</p><p><strong>37:46&nbsp;</strong>The low bad diet</p><p>-Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 (*Only available for U.S numbers at this time)</p><p>-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/</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>2020 has definitely been one for the books, and it isn’t even over yet. Amid a global pandemic, so much is uncertain and unknown. What will the future look like? What will tomorrow look like? What will the world be like after all of this is over? It is not surprising that so many people are struggling with anxiety, grief, depression, anger and loneliness—we have all experienced low moments over the past few months. Thankfully, there is a way we can calm the mental chaos we are experiencing and take back control. In this week’s podcast and blog, I speak with Harvard-trained psychologist and health coach Dr. Sasha Heinz about why we struggle to get a handle on our anxiety, how to go from knowing what to do to doing it, how we can unsubscribe from our thoughts, how to handle pandemic fears and frustrations and what we can do now to create our own future, even when facing the unknown. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/title &nbsp;</p><p>For more info on Dr. Sasha see here: https://drsashaheinz.com &nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>**Special offers from this episode's sponsor:&nbsp;</p><p>-NOOM (the best healthy habit company!): For your NOOM special offer see: https://noom.com/DRLEAF &nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><u>Podcast Highlights</u></p><p>2:00 The intention-action gap, and how to overcome it</p><p>7:18 How to get unstuck &amp; control the mental chaos</p><p>24:11 The different components of wellbeing</p><p>27:30 Why we need to think about our thinking</p><p>32:50 How to deal with grief and negative emotions</p><p>36:40 The difference between clean pain and dirty pain</p><p>40:35 How to unsubscribe from your own thoughts</p><p><br></p><p>Additional resources: &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>-Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 (*Only available for U.S numbers at this time) &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;-Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just look for Switch on Your Brain in the App Store or Google Play or visit: https://theswitch.app &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health! &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Follow me on social media for daily mental self-care tips! &nbsp;</p><p>-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/ &nbsp;</p><p>-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf &nbsp;</p><p>-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5 review on iTunes, Google Play, or wherever you are listening! And don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with friends and family! I love seeing your posts on social media!</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>Being a parent can be challenging, especially when it comes to teaching your child how to handle the hard stuff in life. There is a thin line between being overprotective and being overcritical, and often there are situations where doing or saying the right thing seems impossible. In this week’s <a href="https://drleaf.com/pages/podcasts?_ke=">podcast</a>, I speak with child psychologist and best-selling author <a href="https://www.tinabryson.com/?_ke=">Dr. Tina Payne Bryson</a> about why we need to let our children experience negative emotions like anxiety and irritation, how to help anxious children, how to show up when your child is struggling, common parenting mistakes we all make and how we can avoid them and more!</p><p><u>Podcast Highlights</u></p><p><strong>2:19</strong>&nbsp;What is the science behind the “why” of parenting?</p><p><strong>3:16</strong>&nbsp;What is interpersonal neurobiology and why is it important as a parent?</p><p><strong>6:00</strong>&nbsp;What are some of the major issues parents face today, and what can they do about them?</p><p><strong>46:00</strong>&nbsp;Why the mind is so important when it comes to parenting</p><p><strong>47:00</strong>&nbsp;Rethinking discipline &amp;&nbsp;why punishment is not the answer</p><p>For more info on Dr. Tina and to get her books click <a href="https://www.tinabryson.com/?_ke=">here</a></p><p>Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-help-your-anxious-child-tip-for-raising-mentally-strong-children-interview-with-child-psychologist-dr-tina-bryson</p><p>**Special offers from our sponsors:</p><p><strong>Ritual&nbsp;(my favorite multivitamins!):&nbsp;</strong>To get 10% off your first three months of Ritual&nbsp;multivitamins see:&nbsp;<a href="http://trk.klclick2.com/ls/click?upn=MmY-2FnptVtHRyKtjJtU1ebffZO1XKCX6Vvi-2F6PTDUcA0foFp9j7Xz-2FxAwAXgH-2FxfWJGKhnm3WfGJlYLYsJbOjhYTOuk3-2BifcRptJapJ6MKUTvSExWS5AHNpV6zS98KyyudLjIkHpFOgJTZKw25nmTUvjoP2Xop8-2B9s2vEM-2FDa6O1mXC13WZ-2F4G5VH-2BSpNzqu3FvIL7lvBo1X-2Fxgw-2F932PseQ3GiXj0JgwAfrVgetPMlk-3DZuj8_Ax-2FA2qB5XxIif0IVCV8oUyjHrcnlzjXWS7Y2GCv6POzseLtuqe0H-2FcSpDYs3C97YgpAAdPDsMI0A-2B6-2F8TslxOvq9jFwij60hLTpTGj92k-2B3uoe-2FJkQoT-2BfP3nqOKIy3PVrNqQeHI2yMtebygL7ReXD1-2BDBiDGSuR9ATDWl4K0RXTC8LRY-2BYayW1YQBcwQtuZFvgAJfF0M9LVSUNVonqQ-2B64ltbGlMXMICApBFzopTwiwWDgioF1UBW-2BWzr87P81RaNKlOLHksIplHJ-2F556IjmEhC-2BlodTwBYwCuF1Md-2B-2F465uTvfhWdt-2FCaJwY3uCRJo5r-2FJLEg3PJ1sx5fh7N9S2K4pV2X9kKbP0qtgiuGtNYYpSAweeTeer6lEV5yrtQVAFcddguM-2BBQRbzB-2Fr6q6mAw-3D-3D&amp;_ke=">ritual/drleaf</a></p><p><strong>Feals CBD&nbsp;(the best CBD out there!):&nbsp;</strong>To get 50% off your&nbsp;Feals CBD&nbsp;order and free shipping see <a href="http://trk.klclick2.com/ls/click?upn=MmY-2FnptVtHRyKtjJtU1ebUjSELVGwjddq47cUGgFzeNP4gmHUn7ZyBv3PrnSIfslYxvZp1POdZPAbudR-2BE4LMnXoRKqAqlp3j6tUqOZCjZAnc6bwMe1XpB5sImM2ouqraVs7EGzjNF2LSWqQmynpD4dwZeur5RUkve8OOez8mrjsDccJEgJNxMHRkiMh6Y4YLuaXisI9BL95Gb-2FpQf8NtrlG-2FVyaTPM3tyBvMbDmMXC0b2i9y2Vh5GhtXrGFrGcuZtD39JM0tEHCXfkC6xwDJw-3D-3DzRfS_Ax-2FA2qB5XxIif0IVCV8oUyjHrcnlzjXWS7Y2GCv6POzseLtuqe0H-2FcSpDYs3C97YgpAAdPDsMI0A-2B6-2F8TslxOvq9jFwij60hLTpTGj92k-2B3uoe-2FJkQoT-2BfP3nqOKIy3PVrNqQeHI2yMtebygL7ReXD1-2BDBiDGSuR9ATDWl4K0RXTC8LRY-2BYayW1YQBcwQtuZFvgAJfF0M9LVSUNVonqQ-2Bz5ZAP0bBLs3x3LnAWS3SanQgkr84ulHWuX2LXhSqy0pbu-2BheVMbe6MkjfOvr5B7GL3ybT5y6Gx1YAJQrsVzwzItHX5d7LGif551M7ywJusojPQbY9fUsDa4oXImhqH-2BEEkzVQBHpHPMHEKk8FsdbvcClU37gqxqSGE6BMc9fHIZHp4wx6wmH0hMvQ68lAnmrQ-3D-3D&amp;_ke=">feals/drleaf</a>. Have questions about CBD? Feals has a free hotline and text message support&nbsp;to help guide your personal experience!</p><p><br></p><p>-Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 (*Only available for U.S numbers at this time)</p><p>-Get my new brain detox app SWITCH: https://theswitch.app</p><p>-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/</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>For many of us, a brain injury comes from something big: a car accident, a major fall or a sports injury. We&nbsp;don’t realize&nbsp;how common brain injuries&nbsp;actual&nbsp;are&nbsp;and how they can affect both our mental and physical&nbsp;wellbeing. In this <a href="https://drleaf.com/pages/podcasts?_ke=">podcast</a>, I interviewed neuropathic physician <a href="https://www.amenclinics.com/staff/kabran-chapek-nd/?_ke=">Dr. Kabran Chapek</a> about the relationship between head injuries, anxiety and other mental disorders, how to heal traumatic brain injuries and concussions, PTSD and brain injuries, natural treatment options, the importance of a holistic approach to brain injuries, and how it is never too late to heal the brain.</p><p><u>Highlights</u></p><p><strong>12:01</strong> Why we need to address mild and moderate brain injuries</p><p><strong>13:40</strong> What is a traumatic brain injury?</p><p><strong>20:21 </strong>What happens in the brain injury right after an injury?</p><p><strong>31:00</strong> Hormone imbalance and TBI</p><p><strong>34:15</strong> TBIs and PTSD among veterans</p><p><strong>36:30 </strong>A holistic approach to healing brain injuries</p><p><strong>46:13</strong> Healing &amp; preventing concussions</p><p>For more info on Dr. Chapek visit: www.AmenClinics.com</p><p>Read the show blog here:&nbsp;https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-anxiety-could-be-a-sign-of-an-untreated-head-injury-tips-on-how-to-heal-concussions-and-traumatic-brain-injuries-with-dr-kabran-chapek</p><p>**Special offers from this episode's sponsors:&nbsp;</p><p><strong>-BLUblox&nbsp;(the best&nbsp;glasses to reduce exposure to harmful blue and green light):&nbsp;</strong>To get 15% off your&nbsp;BLUblox&nbsp;glasses use the code LEAF15 at checkout:&nbsp;https://<a href="http://trk.klclick2.com/ls/click?upn=MmY-2FnptVtHRyKtjJtU1ebfseHiiYj2-2FjbQ9fflY3tPOgQTNuHUACfI0HCzXYTL6L-2Bm8qefjsL03bPUk4tASSeh9bEiFkGA2duBDAGKV1AiG1DP8ezQnPtYeMzoq-2FD-2Bu-2FEMhXfhSZfXLOoyQmo8-2BRKW79Br01PyIk5Ju-2B3ig-2FntU-3DDfHt_Ax-2FA2qB5XxIif0IVCV8oUyjHrcnlzjXWS7Y2GCv6POzseLtuqe0H-2FcSpDYs3C97YgpAAdPDsMI0A-2B6-2F8TslxOvq9jFwij60hLTpTGj92k-2B3uoe-2FJkQoT-2BfP3nqOKIy3PVrNqQeHI2yMtebygL7ReXD1-2BDBiDGSuR9ATDWl4K0RXTC8LRY-2BYayW1YQBcwQtuZFvgAJfF0M9LVSUNVonqQ-2B0DxpMlsJ6aPntCNnJAY252zB6OMVWBCcQdm3CaDNQGLMZFdNqDuSYyBXikxUsjT8S1K-2BSWEcF4UbMOjQ0RCA47SS051DbDblAaG7Zkb6xkPyaOv3HYlNdvqgPJctDghCN0wfExgjIi-2FzdZz8HgQzEnotWTu2-2FinGlFa4NCk5-2B-2Fta2DICg9Sv4UxGMpbI-2BWi4g-3D-3D&amp;_ke=">BLUblox.com/drleaf</a></p><p>-<strong>Blinkist (my favorite reading app):&nbsp;</strong>To get your free week on&nbsp;Blinkist<strong> </strong>AND 25% off your subscription see:<a href="http://trk.klclick2.com/ls/click?upn=MmY-2FnptVtHRyKtjJtU1ebYGB2b0MH6ZDAiQvYe2VFPVDier3c20njxeoBjFALPivAHf0VRiaLg6kMH6sgTVImFoIVg-2BS6smq09RqS6ae0ojyWPPa6Gy5NOT0jUBBVXCaUe8w0it0dy4JgvYYDBLdc4Nzb7jnS8TP7mUKCBDXZPHkQeosb-2FdAOmEDif9DY2oUzZ6XFDD-2Bi3Md-2Bw4XJuh8pWHd3dy3wOcxaw2F7DH4mkg-3DkTEh_Ax-2FA2qB5XxIif0IVCV8oUyjHrcnlzjXWS7Y2GCv6POzseLtuqe0H-2FcSpDYs3C97YgpAAdPDsMI0A-2B6-2F8TslxOvq9jFwij60hLTpTGj92k-2B3uoe-2FJkQoT-2BfP3nqOKIy3PVrNqQeHI2yMtebygL7ReXD1-2BDBiDGSuR9ATDWl4K0RXTC8LRY-2BYayW1YQBcwQtuZFvgAJfF0M9LVSUNVonqQ-2B-2FHI-2BzrxmwcsfIGnD7Re1d6LslplYx2gt4jjUE3ak9rbZduFA0B1E9ifbwlzxgn-2F7dOoQjHVld9B5af3RT-2FcycnyEhmfc3W52rRfcR72DzhIa-2FOf7xwPTAIn2qnzTM1X5JrKY1MNIJ0fZk1iaiZ94-2BX38FIe2QHUPQK-2FQiftQhBkjUh5qHTAoDbL4lDkH9X9jg-3D-3D&amp;_ke=">&nbsp;https://www.blinkist.com/nc/partners/cleaning-up-the-mental-mess</a></p><p><br></p><p>-Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 (*Only available for U.S numbers at this time)</p><p>-Get my new brain detox app SWITCH: https://theswitch.app</p><p>-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/</p><p>-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf</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>The unknown and uncertain can be frightening, especially when it comes to the darker side of human nature. In this podcast, I speak with licensed marriage and family therapist and Indoctrination podcast host Rachel Bernstein about the appeal of cults, how to help someone who gets involved in a cult, the difference between cult leaders, narcissists, sociopaths and psychopaths, if it’s possible for a psychopath to heal, how to recover from emotional abuse, and how to find freedom and safety in a relationship.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>**Special Offer from this episode's sponsor: Interested in getting your own Sunlighten Sauna? Right now they have a special offer just for my listeners! Get $200 off any cabin unit and $99 shipping when you visit https://www.sunlighten.com/dr-caroline-leaf/ and mention my name at checkout! &nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Podcast Highlights&nbsp;</p><p>3:34 How Rachel helps people who get involved in cults&nbsp;</p><p>8:21 Why do people join cults?&nbsp;</p><p>15:28 How to spot a cult&nbsp;</p><p>21:36 The different kinds of cults&nbsp;</p><p>26:30 How do you recognize emotional manipulation and abuse?&nbsp;</p><p>33:10 What is the difference between a narcissist and being selfish?&nbsp;</p><p>36:11 How do we protect ourselves from abusive relationships?&nbsp;</p><p>42:00 How to help someone recover from an abusive relationship?&nbsp;</p><p>46:36 What is the difference between sociopaths and psychopaths? &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/why-people-join-cults-the-difference-between-sociopaths-psychopaths-tips-on-healing-from-abusive-relationships-with-therapist-rachel-bernstein &nbsp;</p><p>For more info on Rachel and to listen to her podcast visit: &nbsp;</p><p>Twitter: @_indoctrination Instagram: @indoctrinationpodcast&nbsp;</p><p>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/indoctrinationpodcast/&nbsp;</p><p>RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/indoctrination-Gb1JeZ/episodes &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Additional resources:&nbsp;</p><p>-Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 (*Only available for U.S numbers at this time) &nbsp;</p><p>-Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just look for Switch on Your Brain in the App Store or Google Play or visit: https://theswitch.app &nbsp;</p><p>-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health! &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Follow me on social media for daily mental self-care tips!&nbsp;</p><p>-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/&nbsp;</p><p>-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf&nbsp;</p><p>-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf&nbsp;</p><p>-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf &nbsp;</p><p>If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5 review on iTunes, Google Play, or wherever you are listening! And don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with friends and family! I love seeing your posts on social media!</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>On this podcast, I had the privilege of interviewing Keto Krisp founder and successful businessman Adam Bremen. This was definitely one of my favorite interviews, with the creator of my favorite keto snack bar! We discuss everything from finding the joy in life, how he overcame his disability, how keto changed his life and inspired him to start his company, why having fun in life and in business is so important, how to be a successful entrepreneur, his desire to celebrate and empower others to take charge of their health, how to build mental resilience when times are tough, what to say to someone who is going through a really tough time, and the power of learning to see the good in every situation. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Adam learnt early on that life is about what you can do, not what you can’t do. Diagnosed at the age of 2 with cerebral palsy, he has learnt to overcome numerous odds, including life in a wheelchair. Thankfully, he grew up with a loving and supportive family who encouraged him to never put limits on himself, and to always find ways to celebrate his life and the lives of the people around him. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>**SPECIAL OFFERS FROM THIS WEEK'S SPONSORS** &nbsp;</p><p>-HIYA HEALTH (the best children's multivitamin!): Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you MUST go to hiyahealth.com/DRLEAF or enter code DRLEAF at checkout. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>-BIOPTIMIZERS (my favorite supplement company!): Magnesium Breakthrough Supplement: Get 10% off from the normal package price with coupon code DRLEAF10: https://magbreakthrough.com/leaf &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Podcast Highlights&nbsp;</p><p>2:13 How seeing life as a gift can improve our mental health &nbsp;</p><p>5:00 How helping others helps us&nbsp;</p><p>7:16 The power of a strong support system &nbsp;</p><p>10:06 Adam started Keto Krisp to inspire people and empower them to live better and healthier lives &nbsp;</p><p>19:14 Great advice for people wanting to run their own business&nbsp;</p><p>22:43 How to deal with failure in a business&nbsp;</p><p>24:06 How Adam manages a business and his mental health &nbsp;</p><p>26:17 Mental health tips to deal with the current pandemic&nbsp;</p><p>31:21 How keto has helped Adam mentally and physically &nbsp;</p><p>35:12 What to say to someone going through a really hard time &nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Read the show blog here: &nbsp;https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/managing-your-mental-health-when-living-with-a-chronic-illness-or-disability-how-to-turn-any-challenge-into-an-opportunity-with-adam-bremen-keto-krisp-founder</p><p>For more info on Adam: https://ketokrisp.com &nbsp;</p><p>Use the coupon code DRLEAF25 to get 25% off your KETO KRISP bars order at ketokrisp.com or on Amazon. &nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Additional resources:&nbsp;</p><p>-Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 (*Only available for U.S numbers at this time) &nbsp;</p><p>-Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just look for Switch on Your Brain in the App Store or Google Play or visit: https://theswitch.app &nbsp;</p><p>-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health! &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/&nbsp;</p><p>-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf&nbsp;</p><p>-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf&nbsp;</p><p>-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf &nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5 review on iTunes, Google Play, or wherever you are listening! And don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with friends and family! I love seeing your posts on social media!</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>We all have mental habits that are not so great—the things that keep us stuck, make us stressed out, impact our health and affect our relationships. Thankfully, we don’t have to stay “stuck” in these negative thinking patterns. In this <a href="https://drleaf.com/pages/podcasts?_ke=">podcast</a>, I speak with clinical neuropsychologist, writer and mental health advocate <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebraincoach/?hl=en&amp;_ke=">Nawal Mustafa</a> about common cognitive and thinking errors we all deal with and what we can do to overcome them, how to recognize and avoid psychological invalidation and gaslighting, the difference between healthy venting and emotional dumping, the best way to have difficult emotional discussions, and how to help your children speak about their feelings and experiences.</p><p><br></p><p>**Special offers from our sponsors:</p><p>-Plushcare: <strong>PlushCare's online access to doctors&nbsp;makes&nbsp;it easier than ever to take care of yourself, inside and out!</strong>&nbsp;Go to <a href="https://plushcare.com/drleaf/?_ke="><u>PlushCare.com/drleaf </u></a>to start your FREE 30-day trial.</p><p>-International Justice Mission:&nbsp;For just $45, you can provide trauma-informed therapy that will change a child's life. Head to <a href="https://gifts.ijm.org/products/comfort-a-survivor-of-cybersex-trafficking-with-trauma-focused-therapy/?src=web&amp;v=drleaf_podcast&amp;rsp=online&amp;lv=0/?utm_source=drleaf-podcast&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=drleafpodcast2020">IJM.org/DrLeaf</a>, and help vulnerable children heal by giving the gift of therapy today.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><u>Podcast Highlights</u></p><p><strong>1:12</strong>&nbsp;How Nawal’s experiences as an immigrant shapes her approach to mental health</p><p><strong>3:30</strong>&nbsp;Psychological invalidation: signs and solutions&nbsp;</p><p><strong>6:45</strong>&nbsp;What is gaslighting?</p><p><strong>15:24</strong>&nbsp;Parents &amp; gaslighting</p><p><strong>21:00</strong>&nbsp;The difference between emotional dumping and healthy venting</p><p><strong>45:00</strong>&nbsp;The common cognitive thinking errors causing us more anxiety&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Read the show blog here: &nbsp;https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/the-difference-between-healthy-venting-amp-emotional-dumping-and-common-cognitive-errors-that-cause-anxiety-signs-of-psychological-invalidation-interview-with-clinical-neuropsychologist-nawal-mustafa</p><p><br></p><p>For more info on Nawal:&nbsp;</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebraincoach/ &nbsp;</p><p>Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/nawalmustafaofficial/ &nbsp;</p><p>Website: &nbsp;https://nawalmustafa.com</p><p><br></p><p>Additional resources:</p><p>-Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 (*Only available for U.S numbers at this time)</p><p>-Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just look for Switch on Your Brain in the App Store or Google Play or visit: https://theswitch.app</p><p>Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health!&nbsp;</p><p>Follow me on social media for daily mental self-care tips!</p><p>-Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/">@drcarolineleaf</a></p><p>-Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/drleaf">Dr. Caroline Leaf</a></p><p>-Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf">@drcarolineleaf</a></p><p>-<a href="https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf">Youtube</a></p><p>If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5 review on iTunes, Google Play, or wherever you are listening! And don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with friends and family! I love seeing your posts on social media!</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>We have all heard the phrase “look on the bright side” at least once in our lives. And yes, sometimes we do need those little reminders to be positive: “stop and smell the roses”, “things will get better” and the “remember, the glass is half full”. But what happens when these reminders become toxic? What happens when positivity shuts down, rather than opens up, the path to healing? In this podcast, I talk with licensed marriage and family therapist <a href="https://www.theccc.miami/whitneygoodman?_ke=">Whitney Hawkins Goodman</a> about the dangers of toxic positivity, the relationship between toxic positivity and gaslighting, how to be truly empathetic, the power of learning how to listen and how to comfort someone who is grieving.</p><p>Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/the-dangers-of-toxic-positivity-signs-of-gaslighting-tips-on-what-not-to-say-to-someone-who-is-grieving-with-therapist-whitney-hawkins-goodman</p><p>For more info on Whitney visit her website: <a href="http://www.theccc.miami/">www.theccc.miami</a></p><p>Her online store:&nbsp;<a href="https://sitwithwhit.mykajabi.com/store">https://sitwithwhit.mykajabi.com/store</a></p><p>Whitney's Instagram: @sitwithwhit</p><p>Whitney's Facebook: @sitwithwhitney</p><p><br></p><p>**Special offers from this episode's sponsor:</p><p><strong>SEED (the best company for a healthy gut!)</strong>: Visit&nbsp;<a href="http://trk.klclick2.com/ls/click?upn=MmY-2FnptVtHRyKtjJtU1ebdpvQs3PSXGnMN7v52ePh-2FbZcnHdrbfKn6uGATjRKJrdK7Ihjm0gPTdccG4e-2FNulWJCxZAt67EFt692sOF2BHoz-2BdnqdTB4kbNr15p7Re5tnXOxdOCA9MVBR2aMufymYNYMOSaP86GXqV-2BeiGNSVw1I-3DG6qT_Ax-2FA2qB5XxIif0IVCV8oUyjHrcnlzjXWS7Y2GCv6POzseLtuqe0H-2FcSpDYs3C97YgpAAdPDsMI0A-2B6-2F8TslxOvq9jFwij60hLTpTGj92k-2B3uoe-2FJkQoT-2BfP3nqOKIy3PVrNqQeHI2yMtebygL7ReXD1-2BDBiDGSuR9ATDWl4K0RXTC8LRY-2BYayW1YQBcwQtuZFvgAJfF0M9LVSUNVonqQ-2B1xIS9DK0iZWENjE5DMoJWFgfgPKg4t1DWMHzl64JOMjXBzpSeYS-2FNmt5uFzLTXA4gpxKqLJAs9gugojwvcWS3vMAx7iw8pTdKgCre4opMwwFKRJmPGEv-2BnHr133n7Su8KVAwy0fJUMOOAjVEdrYziX-2BDFYzoP9uYx8Rh7E-2B-2Fcg2C8LwZD7-2BfCYrszJrudy9KA-3D-3D&amp;_ke=">https://seed.com</a>&nbsp;and use code MENTALMESS for 15% off your first month of the Daily Synbiotic</p><p><br></p><p><u>Podcast Highlights</u></p><p><strong>1:42</strong> Why Whitney thinks it is important to talk about our emotions and mental health</p><p><strong>2:40 </strong>What is toxic positivity?</p><p><strong>13:30</strong> How can you train yourself to become more aware of your intentions?</p><p><strong>14:55 </strong>What is the difference between shame and guilt, and what do they have to do with toxic positivity?</p><p><strong>17:31 </strong>What is gaslighting?</p><p><strong>19:11</strong> Gaslighting and racism</p><p><strong>21:34</strong> How to help someone who is grieving</p><p><br></p><p>Additional resources:</p><p>-Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 (*Only available for U.S numbers at this time)</p><p>-Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just look for Switch on Your Brain in the App Store or Google Play or visit: https://theswitch.app</p><p>-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health!&nbsp;</p><p>Follow me on social media for daily mental self-care tips!</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>If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5 review on iTunes, Google Play, or wherever you are listening! And don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with friends and family! I love seeing your posts on social media!</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>Your mindsets have the power to take you places you never imagined you would go, or hold you back from those places, keeping you stuck in a hamster wheel of fear, anxiety and depression. But how do you learn how to choose the right mindsets to make you successful and help you find fulfillment?</p><p>In this podcast, I spoke to media mogul, entrepreneur, filmmaker and leading motivational speaker Tom Bilyeu about the power of choosing the right mindset, how we can take back control over our lives and tell our own stories, how to build up mental resilience and overcome negative thinking, why learning is so powerful, why we all need to embrace our failures and how constructive criticism can help develop our passion and grow.</p><p>For more info on Tom:&nbsp;</p><p>Tom Bilyeu on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tombilyeu&nbsp;</p><p>Impact Theory on Apple Podcasts: &nbsp;https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/impact-theory-with-tom-bilyeu/id1191775648&nbsp;</p><p>Impact Theory on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1nARKz2vTIOb7gC9dusE4b?si=TpdNeELUSfuDcitkQfofjQ &nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>**Special offers from our sponsors**&nbsp;</p><p>-BetterHelp (the best counseling app): To get 10% off<br>BetterHelp counseling during your first month see: https://trybetterhelp.com/drleaf &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>-Liquid I.V Electrolytes (my favorite electrolytes!): Get 25% off with code DRLEAF at checkout https://liquid-iv.com &nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Podcast Highlights&nbsp;</p><p>-2:05 How Tom founded Quest Nutrition and Impact Theory &nbsp;</p><p>-4:25 Why is having passion important? 9:17 What are some too the biggest life lessons Tom has learnt?&nbsp;</p><p>-13:42 Why is learning so important? &nbsp;</p><p>-19:52 Why is identity so important? &nbsp;</p><p>-25:58 The power of facial expressions &nbsp;</p><p>-30:00 How to overcome mistakes and failures&nbsp;</p><p>-34:53 What is the best way to deal with negative thoughts?&nbsp;</p><p>-41:19 What is fulfillment, and why is it so important?&nbsp;</p><p>-50:08 Why should we challenge our own thinking?&nbsp;</p><p>-54:37 The power of raw and honest feedback&nbsp;</p><p>-1:00:15 What are some of the keys to a successful relationship? &nbsp;</p><p>Read the show blog here:&nbsp;https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-end-the-poor-mindsets-pandemic-the-best-tips-on-dealing-with-criticism-and-failure-from-tom-bilyeu</p><p><br></p><p>Additional resources: &nbsp;</p><p>-Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 (*Only available for U.S numbers at this time)&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>&nbsp;-Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just look for Switch on Your Brain in the App Store or Google Play or visit: https://theswitch.app &nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health! And be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter to get even more mental self-care tips delivered to your inbox weekly and to see my upcoming events (you can sign up at drleaf.com!) &nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Follow me on social media for daily mental self-care tips! &nbsp;</p><p>-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/ &nbsp;</p><p>-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf &nbsp;</p><p>-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf &nbsp;</p><p>-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>&nbsp;If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5 review on iTunes, Google Play, or wherever you are listening! And don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with friends and family! I love seeing your posts on social media!</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>In this episode, I speak with Dr. Michele Lee from the <a href="https://gifts.ijm.org/products/comfort-a-survivor-of-cybersex-trafficking-with-trauma-focused-therapy/?src=web&amp;v=drleaf_podcast&amp;rsp=online&amp;lv=0/?utm_source=drleaf-podcast&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=drleafpodcast2020">International Justice Mission</a> (IJM), a global non-profit of investigators, lawyers, social workers, healthcare professionals and advocates fighting for the freedom and protection of the most vulnerable. We discuss what modern day slavery looks like in our world today, what it means to work with victims of violence and abuse, healing trauma on an individual and a communal level, the power of being able to tell your own story, how IJM helps survivors recover, how to deal with secondary trauma and compassion fatigue, the importance of mindfulness and rest as an advocate, and how you can help someone who has experienced sexual trauma. &nbsp;</p><p>Read the show blog here:&nbsp;https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-this-organization-is-helping-human-trafficking-survivors-heal-their-mental-health-and-recover-from-trauma-tips-from-a-front-line-psychologist-on-how-to-manage-secondary-trauma-amp-compassion-fatigue</p><p>For more info on IJM and to help sponsor a therapy session for a survivor visit: &nbsp;https://IJM.org/DrLeaf &nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Podcast Highlights&nbsp;</p><p>2:18 What is IJM?&nbsp;</p><p>4:53 What modern slavery looks like &nbsp;</p><p>8:13 How IJM protects the most vulnerable &nbsp;</p><p>13:47 The hard work that comes after a victim is rescued &nbsp;</p><p>32:00 The power of individual’s experiences and narrative in the healing process &nbsp;</p><p>34:00 What are some of the most effective ways of helping someone heal?&nbsp;</p><p>35:55 How to tell your story &nbsp;</p><p>42:30 What are some of the biggest challenges to someone’s healing?&nbsp;</p><p>46:33 How do you deal with secondary trauma and compassion fatigue?&nbsp;</p><p>53:08 Just one of the many lives saved by IJM &nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>**Special offers from our sponsors**&nbsp;</p><p>-Ritual (my favorite multivitamins): To get 10% off your first three months of Ritual multivitamins see: https://ritual.com/drleaf &nbsp;</p><p>-BLUblox (the best glasses to reduce your exposure to harmful blue and green light): To get 15% off your BLUblox glasses use the code LEAF15 at checkout: https://BLUblox.com</p><p><br></p><p>Additional resources: &nbsp;</p><p>-Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 (*Only available for U.S numbers at this time)&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;-Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just look for Switch on Your Brain in the App Store or Google Play or visit: https://theswitch.app &nbsp;</p><p>-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health! And be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter to get even more mental self-care tips delivered to your inbox weekly and to see my upcoming events (you can sign up at drleaf.com!) &nbsp;</p><p>Follow me on social media for daily mental self-care tips! &nbsp;</p><p>-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/ &nbsp;</p><p>-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf &nbsp;</p><p>-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf&nbsp;</p><p>-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5 review on iTunes, Google Play, or wherever you are listening! And don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with friends and family! I love seeing your posts on social media!</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>For many of us, spirituality brings comfort and peace in times of trouble—our belief systems support us and hold us up when things get rough. But can the same be said for our society as a whole? Can faith and love win in a highly anxious, depressed and tribalistic culture? In this podcast, I speak with best-selling author, respected spiritual leader and global activist Bishop T.D. Jakes about mental health and spirituality, the power of rest, why boundaries help us be better people, racism and the church’s shortcomings, and what we can all do to bring about change and make our society a more enriching place for all people. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Read the show blog here: &nbsp;https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/a-conversation-with-bishop-t-d-jakes-on-mental-health-spirituality-racism-how-he-deals-with-anxiety</p><p><br></p><p>**Special offers from this week's sponsors** &nbsp;</p><p>-Hiya Health (the best children's multivitamin): Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you MUST go to https://hiyahealth.com/drleaf or enter code DRLEAF at checkout. &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;-Blinkist (my favorite reading app): To get your free week on Blinkist AND 25% off your subscription see: https://www.blinkist.com/nc/partners/cleaning-up-the-mental-mess &nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Podcast Highlights&nbsp;</p><p>3:16 How can having a strong spiritual life improve our mental health?&nbsp;</p><p>6:38 How T.D. Jakes manages his mental health 10:15 How to overcome personal and professional obstacles&nbsp;</p><p>23:00 The problem with tribalism and how it affects our mental health &nbsp;</p><p>28:30 Racism in our world today&nbsp;</p><p>34:30, 56:40 What is the Church getting wrong?&nbsp;</p><p>52:00 Why we need to acknowledge that black lives matter&nbsp;</p><p>1:10:23 What can you start doing today to bring about change? &nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Additional resources: &nbsp;</p><p>-Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 (*Only available for U.S numbers at this time)&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;-Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just look for Switch on Your Brain in the App Store or Google Play or visit: https://theswitch.app &nbsp;</p><p>-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health! And be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter to get even more mental self-care tips delivered to your inbox weekly and to see my upcoming events (you can sign up at drleaf.com!) &nbsp;</p><p>Follow me on social media for daily mental self-care tips! &nbsp;</p><p>-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf &nbsp;</p><p>-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf &nbsp;</p><p>-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5 review on iTunes, Google Play, or wherever you are listening! And don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with friends and family! I love seeing your posts on social media!</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>**Special offer's from our sponsors**&nbsp;</p><p>-Sunlighten Saunas: Interested in getting your own Sunlighten Sauna? Right now they have a special offer just for my listeners! Get $200 off any cabin unit and $99 shipping when you visit https://www.sunlighten.com/dr-caroline-leaf/ and mention my name at checkout! &nbsp;</p><p>-BiOptimizers (my favorite supplement company): Magnesium Breakthrough Supplement: Get 10% off from the normal package price with coupon code DRLEAF10: https://magbreakthrough.com/leaf &nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Show notes: &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Let’s face it: life is tough, especially these days. There is so many issues we must deal with, from loneliness during a global pandemic, to addictive behaviours, codependency, worrying about the future and dealing with negative emotions—the list seems endless. Thankfully, we can face whatever life throws our way, as I discuss in this &nbsp;podcast with therapist Amanda White. It is possible to unlearn addiction, to get to the root of negative behaviors like eating disorders and codependency, to stop the worry cycle, to face and deal with our emotions and to heal our minds and lives. We don’t have to stay “stuck” in a bad place; we don’t have to be defined by what happens to us! &nbsp;Amanda also shares some great tips on how to deal with guilt and shame, the difference between the two, and how to deal with loneliness.&nbsp;</p><p>For more info on Amanda visit: https://therapyforwomencenter.com&nbsp;</p><p>And follow her on instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/therapyforwomen/ ">@therapyforwoman&nbsp;</a></p><p>Podcast Highlights&nbsp;</p><p>1:45 Why we need to talk about the overlap between addiction and eating disorders &nbsp;</p><p>2:48 How Amanda overcame her eating disorder &nbsp;</p><p>5:42 Addiction as a learned behavior&nbsp;</p><p>8:58 What it the recovery time for addiction?&nbsp;</p><p>10:44 What is codependency?&nbsp;</p><p>21:00 What is the difference between shame and guilt?&nbsp;</p><p>32:22 Dealing with loneliness&nbsp;</p><p>47:30 What is the difference between worrying and planning?&nbsp;</p><p>49:30 What is the difference between processing emotions and overthinking? &nbsp;</p><p>Read the show blog here: &nbsp;https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/overcoming-codependency-addiction-guilt-and-shame-with-therapist-amanda-white</p><p><br></p><p>Additional resources: &nbsp;</p><p>-Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 (*Only available for U.S numbers at this time) &nbsp;</p><p>-Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just look for Switch on Your Brain in the App Store or Google Play or visit: https://theswitch.app&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health! And be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter to get even more mental self-care tips delivered to your inbox weekly and to see my upcoming events (you can sign up at drleaf.com!) &nbsp;</p><p>Follow me on social media for daily mental self-care tips! &nbsp;</p><p>-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/ &nbsp;</p><p>-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf &nbsp;</p><p>-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf &nbsp;</p><p>-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5 review on iTunes, Google Play, or wherever you are listening! And don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with friends and family! I love seeing your posts on social media!</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>In this podcast, I speak with Paul Austin from The ThirdWave (a company that focuses on providing resources for safe, structured, and responsible psychedelic use) about the relationship between psychedelics and mental health, the different types of psychedelics and what they can be used for, how psychedelics can help overcome trauma and addiction, and how the responsible use of psychedelics can help us become more integrated mentally and physically and connected to the world around us. We also discuss how psychedelics can help with neuroplasticity, impact epigenetics, and how to safely micro-dose.&nbsp;<br></p><p>This information is intended for educational purposes only. I understand that in many areas of the world the use of different kinds of psychedelics are prohibited or illegal; as a company we do not promote illegal activity. I do, however, believe that it is important to have this conversation, and think of ways we can help everyone improve their mental health and find satisfaction and purpose. This is why I strongly believe we need to reduce the stigma around talking about psychedelics and researching safe and responsible ways we can use them to help people manage their minds and live their best lives.&nbsp;</p><p>For more information on Paul and The Thirdwave (tons of helpful resources and articles!) visit: http://paulaustin.co and https://thethirdwave.co</p><p>More helpful resources: https://maps.org</p><p>***Special offer from this week's podcast sponsors*** &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>-Liquid I.V Electrolytes (my favorite electrolytes!): Get 25% off with code DRLEAF at checkout https://liquid-iv.com &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>-ThirdLove Bras (the most comfortable bras!!): To get 15% off your ThirdLove Bra order see: https://thirdlove.com/drleaf&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Podcast Highlights&nbsp;</p><p>1:57&nbsp;What is Third Wave?&nbsp;</p><p>8:49&nbsp;What are psychedelics?&nbsp;</p><p>20:00&nbsp;Why what comes after the psychedelic experience is so important&nbsp;</p><p>23:40&nbsp;How do psychedelics compare to other forms of therapy?&nbsp;</p><p>28:46&nbsp;The 3 main elements of a healthy psychedelic experience&nbsp;</p><p>34:18&nbsp;The power of microdosing&nbsp;</p><p>38:50&nbsp;The different types of psychedelics and how they can help with mental health&nbsp;</p><p>50:00&nbsp;Are psychedelics addictive?</p><p>1:00:20&nbsp;Epigenetics and psychedelics</p><p>1:09:38&nbsp;Is ketamine safe?&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-psychedelics-can-help-improve-mental-brain-and-physical-health-how-to-safely-micro-dose-common-psychedelic-myths-debunked-with-paul-austin-founder-of-thirdwave</p><p><br></p><p>Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 (*Only available for U.S numbers at this time)&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now: <a href="https://theswitch.app">theswitch.app</a></p><p>&nbsp;Follow me on social media for daily mental self-care tips!&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>-Youtube:&nbsp;</p><p>https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf -Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health!&nbsp;</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>We all bring a lot of “stuff” into our relationships, which can affect how we relate to other people, romantically and otherwise. In this podcast, I speak with attachment theory expert and psychotherapist Thais Gibson on how our past experiences impact our relationships, how to find your attachment style, how we can use the different attachment styles to better understand ourselves and connect with our partners, why we need to communicate our needs and desires, and how we can reprogram past traumas and heal our relationships. &nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Special offer's from this episode's sponsors:&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;-Organifi: (one of my favorite superfood companies!): Get up to 15% off your order of Organifi GOLD today with code DRLEAF. Just visit https://organifi.com/drleaf and use code DRLEAF at checkout. &nbsp;</p><p>-Green Chef (my go to meal prep delivery company): Use code DRLEAF80 to get $80 off your first month plus free shipping on your first box! Go to https://GreenChef.com/drleaf80 to redeem and for more details. &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><u>Podcast Highlights</u></p><p><strong>1:30</strong>&nbsp;How Thais got her unique name</p><p><strong>2:00</strong>&nbsp;How Thais struggled with and overcame her addiction to painkillers</p><p><strong>5:07</strong>&nbsp;What is the personal development school?</p><p><strong>7:30</strong>&nbsp;What are the different attachment styles, and why are they important?</p><p><strong>28:50</strong>&nbsp;Relationships and the different attachment styles</p><p><strong>30:00</strong>&nbsp;How to reprogram patterns of thought and heal core wounds</p><p><br></p><p>Read the show notes and blog here: &nbsp;https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/attachment-theory-how-to-find-your-style-why-it-s-important-and-how-it-can-improve-any-relationship-with-psychotherapist-thais-gibson</p><p>Personal Development School Attachment Style Quiz: https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/ or Personal Development School - www.personaldevelopmentschool.com &nbsp;</p><p>Follow her on Instagram: @personaldevelopment_school &nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Additional resources: &nbsp;</p><p>-Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 (*Only available for U.S numbers at this time) &nbsp;</p><p>-Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just look for Switch on Your Brain in the App Store or Google Play or visit: https://theswitch.app&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health! And be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter to get even more mental self-care tips delivered to your inbox weekly and to see my upcoming events (you can sign up at drleaf.com!) &nbsp;</p><p>Follow me on social media for daily mental self-care tips! &nbsp;</p><p>-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/ &nbsp;</p><p>-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf &nbsp;-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5 review on iTunes, Google Play, or wherever you are listening! And don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with friends and family! I love seeing your posts on social media!</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>Relationships can be challenging, even after they have ended. This is especially true when dealing with a divorce or family separation—in your or in the life of a family member or loved one. In this podcast, I speak with licensed marriage and family therapist Vienna Pharaon about how divorce affect our mental and physical wellbeing and how we connect with others, why it is so important to give ourselves the mental space to deal with the pain associated with a divorce or separation, why we need to work on our past if we want better relationships in the present, and the power of healthy conflict in a relationship. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>For more on Vienna and to sign up for her excellent online course, Get The Love You Want visit http://www.newyorkcouplescounseling.com/virtual-offerings/. You can get $50 off this course with the code "DISCOUNT50"&nbsp;</p><p>Vienna can be found on instagram @mindfulmft&nbsp;</p><p>Read the show blog here: &nbsp;https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-use-conflict-to-improve-relationships-tips-on-dealing-with-divorce-interview-with-relationship-expert-and-therapist-vienna-pharaon&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Special offers from our sponsors: &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>-Blinkist (my favorite reading app): To get your free week on Blinkist AND up to 25% off your subscription click <a href="https://www.blinkist.com/nc/partners/cleaning-up-the-mental-mess?_ke=eyJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJqZXNzaWNhQGRybGVhZi5jb20iLCAia2xfY29tcGFueV9pZCI6ICJLcWdIOWQifQ%3D%3D">here&nbsp;</a></p><p>-NOOM (the best healthy habit company): For your NOOM special offer see: https://noom/drleaf &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Podcast Highlights&nbsp;</p><p>2:08&nbsp;Why Vienna loves being a marriage and family therapist&nbsp;</p><p>6:27&nbsp;How can we deal with divorce and heal ourselves?&nbsp;</p><p>17:30&nbsp;How your past can impact your present&nbsp;</p><p>23:55&nbsp;How do you recognize when you are not integrated as a person?&nbsp;</p><p>31:00&nbsp;The power of conflict to improve any relationship&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>36:00&nbsp;How can you help parents and families going through a divorce?&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Additional resources:&nbsp; &nbsp;</p><p>-Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 (*Only available for U.S numbers at this time)</p><p>-Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just look for Switch on Your Brain in the App Store or Google Play or visit: https://theswitch.app</p><p>-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources.</p><p>Follow me on social media for daily mental self-care tips!</p><p>-Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/">@drcarolineleaf</a></p><p>-Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/drleaf">Dr. Caroline Leaf</a></p><p>-Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf">@drcarolineleaf</a></p><p>-<a href="https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf">Youtube</a></p><p>If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5 review on iTunes, Google Play, or wherever you are listening! And don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with friends and family! I love seeing your posts on social media!</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>In this podcast I chat with award-winning mental health journalist Lacey Johnson, on how to understand and harness the power of our minds and thinking to find true self-acceptance in an era defined by social media and narcissism. Lacey also shares some great tips on how to spot a narcissist, and how to deal with narcissistic people and parents.</p><p>Read the show blog <a href="https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/self-acceptance-in-the-social-media-age-signs-of-a-narcissist-amp-how-to-deal-with-narcissistic-people-with-award-winning-journalist-lacey-johnson">here</a></p><p>For more info on Lacey visit her website <a href="https://www.laceyjohnson.com">here</a></p><p>Articles discussed in this episode:</p><p><a href="https://www.popsugar.com/fitness/Q-Gen-Z-Social-Media-Mental-Health-46077919">https://www.popsugar.com/fitness/Q-Gen-Z-Social-Media-Mental-Health-46077919<br></a><a href="https://www.oprahmag.com/life/relationships-love/a31189989/what-is-a-narcissist/">https://www.oprahmag.com/life/relationships-love/a31189989/what-is-a-narcissist/<br></a></p><p>Special offers from this week's sponsors:</p><p><strong>BiOptimizers (my favorite supplement company): </strong>get a free bottle of my&nbsp;favorite&nbsp;digestive enzymes MassZymes <a href="https://masszymes.com/leaffree?gl=5eac25bb8ebf580412bf64a6&amp;_ke=">here</a></p><p><strong>Thrive Market (the best&nbsp;grocery&nbsp;delivery service!)</strong>:&nbsp;try Thrive Market &nbsp;and become a member risk-free! Join today and you’ll get up to $20 in shopping credit toward your first order. Sign up <a href="https://thrivemarket.com/landing/partner/seasonal-d2m?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=gift&amp;utm_content=D2M&amp;aff_id=25952&amp;t_id=102e3f27a011f5bed33bb5bc83e472&amp;o_id=92&amp;utm_medium=CLEANING%20UP%20THE%20MENTAL%20MESS%2011&amp;aff_sub=podcast&amp;aff_sub2=CLEANING%20UP%20THE%20MENTAL%20MESS%2011&amp;aff_sub3=gift&amp;aff_sub4=D2M&amp;_ke=eyJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJqZXNzaWNhQGRybGVhZi5jb20iLCAia2xfY29tcGFueV9pZCI6ICJLcWdIOWQifQ%3D%3D">here</a></p><p><br></p><p><u>Podcast Highlights</u></p><p><strong>2:18</strong>&nbsp;Why Lacey is passionate about the optimization of self and how we connect with others</p><p><strong>4:08</strong>&nbsp;Mental health and the pandemic</p><p><strong>10:03</strong>&nbsp;People do not realize how much power they have over their minds</p><p><strong>13:24</strong>&nbsp;The challenge of being a journalist in today’s world</p><p><strong>20:20</strong>&nbsp;Depression, anxiety and social media</p><p><strong>27:11</strong>&nbsp;How can we get the best out of social media?</p><p><strong>32:00</strong>&nbsp;How Lacey faced her own abandonment issues and changed her thinking</p><p><strong>43:51</strong>&nbsp;Why is the topic of narcissism so hot right now?</p><p><br></p><p>-Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 (*Only available for U.S numbers at this time)</p><p>-Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just look for Switch on Your Brain in the App Store or Google Play or visit: https://theswitch.app</p><p>-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources.&nbsp;</p><p>Follow me on social media for daily mental self-care tips!</p><p>-Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/">@drcarolineleaf</a></p><p>-Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/drleaf">Dr. Caroline Leaf</a></p><p>-Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf">@drcarolineleaf</a></p><p>-<a href="https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf">Youtube</a></p><p>If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5 review on iTunes, Google Play, or wherever you are listening! And don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with friends and family! I love seeing your posts on social media!</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>Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 (*Only available for U.S numbers at this time) &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>The word “sensitive” has both positive and negative connotations in our society, from statements like “he’s such a sensitive person” to phrases like “don’t be so sensitive!”. Yet the nature of human sensitivity is often misunderstood, especially when it comes to recognizing and dealing with highly sensitive people. &nbsp;As I discuss in this podcast with psychologist and best-selling author Dr. Elaine Aron, a significant percentage of the population (regardless of gender, race or nationality) are highly sensitive individuals, although many of them don’t know they are highly sensitive, or what that means for the way they interact with others, express their emotions, deal with disapproval or parent their children. In this podcast Dr. Elaine shares some great tips and techniques for those who identify as highly sensitive, tips for highly sensitive parents, what NOT to say to someone who is highly sensitive, the benefits of being highly sensitive, and so much more!</p><p>Read the full show blog and transcript here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/tips-amp-techniques-for-highly-sensitive-people-and-parents-what-not-to-say-to-a-highly-sensitive-person-and-the-benefits-of-being-highly-sensitive-with-dr-elaine-aron &nbsp;</p><p>For more info on Dr. Elaine and to get her books visit:https://hsperson.com/about-dr-elaine-aron/ &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Special offers from this week's sponsors: &nbsp;</p><p>-Feals CBD (the best CBD out there!): To get 50% off your Feals CBD order and free shipping see https://feals.com/drleaf. Have questions about CBD? Feals also has a free hotline and text message support to help guide your personal experience! &nbsp;</p><p>-KiwiCo (the best way to keep your children busy): Get YOUR FIRST MONTH FREE on select crates at https://kiwico.com/drleaf &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><u>Podcast Highlights</u></p><p><strong>2:49</strong>&nbsp;How Dr. Elaine coined the term “highly sensitive person”</p><p><strong>5:00</strong>&nbsp;Why highly sensitive people are not just introverts</p><p><strong>6:18</strong>&nbsp;What does the term highly sensitive mean?</p><p><strong>10:28</strong>&nbsp;The word “sensitive” has both positive and negative connotations</p><p><strong>14:00</strong>&nbsp;Raising sensitive boys</p><p><strong>16:08</strong>&nbsp;How to manage your sensitivity</p><p><strong>31:40</strong>&nbsp;Parenting as a highly sensitive person</p><p><strong>48:10</strong>&nbsp;Getting over the ideal of the perfect person</p><p><strong>55:00</strong>&nbsp;Why you need to find a therapist that works for you</p><p><br></p><p>Additional resources: &nbsp;</p><p>-Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just look for Switch on Your Brain in the App Store or Google Play or visit: https://theswitch.app &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health! And be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter to get even more mental self-care tips delivered to your inbox weekly and to see my upcoming events (you can sign up at drleaf.com!) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Follow me on social media for daily mental self-care tips! &nbsp;</p><p>-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/ &nbsp;</p><p>-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf &nbsp;</p><p>-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5 review on iTunes, Google Play, or wherever you are listening! And don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with friends and family! I love seeing your posts on social media!</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>

In this podcast, I talk to professor of psychology, licensed practitioner, international speaker, consultant and best-selling author Dr. Ramani Durvasula about the many facets of narcissism, how it damages relationships and leads to abuse, how the culture of narcissism and entitlement is making the pandemic worse, and why we are so fascinated by stories of narcissists and psychopaths. We also discuss what to do if you find yourself in a relationship with a narcissist AND how to help your children NOT become narcissistic. Special offers from this week's sponsor: -BLUblox (the best glasses to reduce your exposure to harmful blue and green light): To get 15% off your BLUblox glasses use the code LEAF15 at checkout: https://BLUblox.com  For more info on Dr. Ramani and to get her books visit: http://doctor-ramani.com  Follow her on social media: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube: @DoctorRamaniRead the show blog & transcript herePodcast Highlights 2:50 How Dr. Ramani went from health and wellness to dealing with narcissism  4:38 High-conflict, antagonist personalities and narcissism   5:36 What is narcissism?  8:38 The culture of entitlement and narcissism in our world today 13:05 Entitlement, Narcissism and COVID-19 20:51 How collectivism can enable narcissism  23:50 The two most important tasks of a parent or guardian 27:00 How narcissism and entitlement can out the brain and body into toxic stress and cause brain damage  29:14 The definition of narcissism 32:20 How to deal with a narcissistic person  45:00 Cognitive dissonance and narcissism  46:00 Trauma-bonding  55:00 What causes narcissism? 59:22 Dirty John, psychopaths and narcissism  Additional resources:  -Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 (*Only available for U.S numbers at this time) -Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just look for Switch on Your Brain in the App Store or Google Play or visit: https://theswitch.app -Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health! And be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter to get even more mental self-care tips delivered to your inbox weekly and to see my upcoming events (you can sign up at drleaf.com!) Follow me on social media for daily mental self-care tips!  -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     If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5 review on iTunes, Google Play, or wherever you are listening! And don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with friends and family! I love seeing your posts on social media!<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>Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit here:https://www.drleafconference.com &nbsp;**Early bird tickets end October 15</p><p>Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 (*Only available for U.S numbers at this time)</p><p>For many of us, trauma is something “big”: a car accident, the loss of a loved one, a disturbing event&nbsp;or tragic series of events. However, did you know that trauma can also be less obvious and more pervasive, affecting how we function on a day-to-day basis? In this podcast, I speak to holistic psychologist Nicole LaPera about the difference between primary and secondary trauma, the power of holistic mental wellness, how to heal childhood trauma, compassion fatigue and more!&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>**Special offers from our sponsors:&nbsp;</p><p>-Ritual&nbsp;(my favorite multivitamins):&nbsp;To get 10% off your first three months of Ritual&nbsp;multivitamins see:&nbsp;ritual/drleaf&nbsp;</p><p>-Blinkist (my favorite reading app):&nbsp;To get your free week on&nbsp;Blinkist AND 25% off your subscription see:&nbsp;https://www.blinkist.com/nc/partners/cleaning-up-the-mental-mess&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Podcast Highlights&nbsp;</p><p>11:04&nbsp;What is the difference between primary and secondary trauma?&nbsp;</p><p>18:20&nbsp;Childhood trauma and secondary trauma&nbsp;</p><p>25:11&nbsp;How can parents can help their children deal with trauma&nbsp;</p><p>29:22&nbsp;What is compassion fatigue?&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Show blog: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/healing-childhood-trauma-signs-of-secondary-trauma-how-to-manage-compassion-fatigue-with-dr-nicole-lepera&nbsp;</p><p>For more info on Dr. Nicole visit: yourholisticpsychologist.com &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Dr. Nicole's instagram: @the.holistic.psychologist&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Additional resources:&nbsp;</p><p>-Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just look for Switch on Your Brain in the App Store or Google Play or visit: https://theswitch.app&nbsp;</p><p>-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf&nbsp;</p><p>-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf&nbsp;</p><p>-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf&nbsp;</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>In this episode I interview Dr. Nicole Cammack and Dr. Danielle Busby from <a href="https://www.blackmentalwellness.com/?_ke=">Black Mental Wellness Corp.</a> on Black mental health, generational trauma, how allies can support people of color, why cultural competency is vital in therapy, stigmas in the black mental health community, how Black people can begin to find healing, mental health resources for black and indigenous people of color, and so much more.</p><p><a href="https://www.blackmentalwellness.com/?_ke=">Black Mental Wellness Corp</a> is an organization dedicated to providing evidence based information and resources about Mental health and behavioral health topics from a Black perspective, to highlight and increase the diversity of mental health professionals, and to decrease the mental health stigma in the Black community.</p><p>Additional reading: <a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/ally-support-black-mental-health_l_5ed7a1f0c5b6f8b2ac14a47e?guccounter=1&amp;_ke=">Huffpost article</a></p><p><br></p><p>Special offers form our sponsors:</p><p>-Sunlighten Saunas (the best infrared saunas): To get $100 off your purchase + up to $500 off shipping of your Sunlighten infrared sauna mention Dr. Caroline Leaf <a href="https://www.sunlighten.com/dr-caroline-leaf/?leadsource=drcarolineleaf&amp;utm_source=DrCarolineLeaf&amp;utm_medium=Partner&amp;utm_content=Podcast&amp;utm_campaign=DrCarolineLeaf">here</a></p><p>-BiOptimizers (my favorite supplement company): Magnesium Breakthrough Supplement: Get 10% off from the normal package price with coupon code DRLEAF10 <a href="https://magbreakthrough.com/leaf">here</a></p><p><br></p><p>Additional resources:</p><p>-Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 (*Only available for U.S numbers at this time)</p><p>-Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just look for Switch on Your Brain in the App Store or Google Play or visit: https://theswitch.app</p><p>Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health! And be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter to get even more mental self-care tips delivered to your inbox weekly and to see my upcoming events (you can sign up at drleaf.com!)</p><p>Follow me on social media for daily mental self-care tips!</p><p>-Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/">@drcarolineleaf</a></p><p>-Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/drleaf">Dr. Caroline Leaf</a></p><p>-Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf">@drcarolineleaf</a></p><p>-<a href="https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf">Youtube</a></p><p>If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5 review on iTunes, Google Play, or wherever you are listening! And don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with friends and family! I love seeing your posts on social media!</p><p><br></p><p><u>A Few Podcast Highlights</u></p><p><strong>5:11</strong> About The Black Mental Wellness Corporation</p><p><strong>8:54</strong> How people are starting to talk about mental health more openly in the Black community, and why there is reason to hope that things are changing. The more we normalize these conversations, the more we break the stigma surrounding mental health issues.</p><p><strong>10:32</strong> Why we all need to have more discussions and get more comfortable talking about mental health issues, and why it is important that these conversations are inclusive, equitable and diverse.</p><p><strong>11:12, 59:00</strong> Why in the past people of color have just been expected to “cope” with their trauma, and why there is a lot of mistrust in the Black community when it comes to our current healthcare system.</p><p><strong>32:20</strong> How white people can be better allies</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>Special offer from our sponsors:&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;-Sunlighten Saunas (the best infrared saunas): To get $100 off your purchase + up to $500 off shipping of your Sunlighten infrared sauna mention Dr. Caroline Leaf here: https://www.sunlighten.com/dr-caroline-leaf/?leadsource=drcarolineleaf&amp;utm_source=DrCarolineLeaf&amp;utm_medium=Partner&amp;utm_content=Podcast&amp;utm_campaign=DrCarolineLeaf &nbsp;</p><p>-BiOptimizers (my favorite supplement company): Magnesium Breakthrough Supplement: Get 10% off from the normal package price with coupon code DRLEAF10: https://magbreakthrough.com/leaf</p><p><br></p><p>There is a lot of talk these day about the expectations we place on all sexes, and how this can impact our mental and physical wellbeing. Thankfully, we can break free of these expectations and learn to find our own identity and way in life—we don’t have to be who the world says we should be! In this podcast, in honor of Father’s Day and Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, I spoke to therapist and bestselling author John Kim about men’s mental wellbeing, the stigma associated with men’s mental health, how to break the cycle of toxic masculinity, how fathers can improve their relationships with their sons, how to be better parents and the power of knowing who you are as a man in today’s world.</p><p><br></p><p>Podcast Highlights&nbsp;</p><p>1:53 Why John is a therapist who went rogue&nbsp;</p><p>6:38 How John went from being miserable to finding joy in life 9:08 Why help is never just one-sided&nbsp;</p><p>9:32 What is toxic masculinity?&nbsp;</p><p>12:46 Why is men’s emotional wellbeing important?&nbsp;</p><p>14:57 How John overcame his own toxic masculinity&nbsp;</p><p>20:00 How do we break generational patterns?&nbsp;</p><p>23:59 The power of facing your own resistance&nbsp;</p><p>25:40 Tips for parents&nbsp;</p><p>29:40 Breaking the toxic masculinity cycle&nbsp;</p><p>36:50 Advice for fathers who have sons 38:26 How to grow as a person &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Read the podcast blog and transcript here: &nbsp;https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/overcoming-toxic-masculinity-the-stigma-around-men-s-mental-health-advice-on-how-to-raise-emotionally-resilient-sons-vital-relationship-advice-for-men-with-therapist-john-kim</p><p><br></p><p>For more info on John and. to get his books visit: www.theangrytherapist.com &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>And follow him on instagram here: @theangrytherapist &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Additional resources:</p><p>-Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 (*Only available for U.S numbers at this time)&nbsp;</p><p>-Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just look for Switch on Your Brain in the App Store or Google Play or visit: https://theswitch.app &nbsp;</p><p>Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health! And be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter to get even more mental self-care tips delivered to your inbox weekly and to see my upcoming events (you can sign up at drleaf.com!) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Follow me on social media for daily mental self-care tips!&nbsp;</p><p>-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/&nbsp;</p><p>-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf&nbsp;</p><p>-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf&nbsp;</p><p>-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf &nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>&nbsp;If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5 review on iTunes, Google Play, or wherever you are listening! And don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with friends and family! I love seeing your posts on social media!&nbsp;</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>We all know those people that are always on the go: they never seem to rest, they are always busy doing something and they seem to accomplish so much. Perhaps you are one of those people! But did you know that this could also be a sign of high-functioning anxiety? In this podcast, I speak to therapist and licensed counselor Nancy Jane Smith about the signs and symptoms of high-functioning anxiety and how to overcome it, as well as how to deal with perfectionism, people-pleasing and avoid burnout.&nbsp;</p><p>High functioning anxiety is a form of anxiety that you won’t get diagnosed with, but it is similar to generalized anxiety, and also involves gastro symptoms, headaches, panic attacks, racing thoughts and so on. It is essentially a way of coping that pushes you harder and faster, which often leads to perfectionism, people-pleasing and burnout. On the outside everything may look great, but, on the inside, everything is falling apart, which is why high functioning anxiety is so hard to recognize. In fact, a lot of people aren’t aware that you don’t have to live with this kind of “hustle, hustle, hustle” mentality this because they do not share how they feel with the people in their lives. &nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Special offer from this week's sponsor:&nbsp;</p><p>-Thrive Market: Try Thrive Market today and become a member risk-free! Go to https://thrivemarket.com/drleaf. Join today and you’ll get up to $20 in shopping credit toward your first order! &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Podcast Highlights</p><p><strong>2:24</strong>&nbsp;How Nancy’s dad felt like a failure, and how his inner critic affected his final moments</p><p><strong>4:30</strong>&nbsp;Why some people are driven by their inner critic, and how it leads to high functioning anxiety</p><p><strong>7:36</strong>&nbsp;How do you recognize high-functioning anxiety?</p><p><strong>10:42</strong>&nbsp;Perfectionism and high-functioning anxiety</p><p><strong>12:22</strong>&nbsp;How is high-functioning anxiety different to generalized anxiety?</p><p><strong>14:14</strong>&nbsp;Our different inner voices: who are you listening to?</p><p><strong>18:56</strong>&nbsp;Tips to deal with our inner critic</p><p><strong>25:40</strong>&nbsp;How positive thinking can exacerbate high-functioning anxiety</p><p><strong>36:00</strong>&nbsp;How to speak to a friend or loved one with high-functioning anxiety</p><p><br></p><p>Read the episode blog and transcript here: &nbsp;https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/high-functioning-anxiety-signs-symptoms-and-solutions-how-to-silence-your-inner-critic-overcome-perfectionism-and-people-pleasing-and-avoid-burnout-with-therapist-nancy-jane-smith</p><p>For more info on Nancy and to get her book or sign up for her coaching program visit: https://live-happier.com/about/ &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Additional Resources:&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;-Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 (*Only available for U.S numbers at this time) &nbsp;</p><p>-Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just look for Switch on Your Brain in the App Store or Google Play or visit: https://theswitch.app&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Follow me on social media for daily mental self-care tips!&nbsp;</p><p>-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/&nbsp;</p><p>-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf&nbsp;</p><p>-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf&nbsp;</p><p>-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5 review on iTunes, Google Play, or wherever you are listening! And don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with friends and family! I love seeing your posts on social media!&nbsp;</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>

Difficult & challenging conversations are one of the best ways to use our minds and brains, develop stress resilience, increase creativity and problem solving, and prevent neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimers. But they are not easy. In this episode I chat with Coach Yeamah on how to have these difficult conversations, why they are vital, and how these conversations can improve mental & physical health if done correctly.   Special offers from our sponsors:  -BetterHelp (the best online counseling app): To get 10% offBetterHelp counseling during your first month see: https://trybetterhelp.com/drleaf   -BLUblox (the best glasses to reduce your exposure to harmful blue and green light): To get 15% off your BLUblox glasses use the code LEAF15 at checkout: https://BLUblox.com    Podcast Highlights 2:28 How Coach Yeamah went from being afraid to go out her home to living with purpose 4:47 Why we should celebrate our differences, and focus our attention on what we need to change now 5:27 Why yes, all lives do matter, and why we are focusing on the terrible treatment of the black lives and how we can make a difference  6:20, 49:00 How the church has failed to celebrate our differences 7:00, 15:50 Why education is the foundation of anti-racism work  7:23 Why conformity in the church is not helpful  10:16 Why denying our differences creates cognitive dissonance in the brain  11:00 How we can celebrate the beauty of difference 13:05 Why relationship and representation is important  14:51 How we are all unique representations of God’s love 16:00 Why identity is integral to mental health  20:00 How to deconstruct our toxic beliefs about ourselves 25:33 How to face and process our “triggers” 26:50 Why you should educate yourself before you have tough conversations 28:10 Why we should not try control the people we are talking to  30:00 Why we all have willfully ignorance, and why we all need to acknowledge our prejudices and do the work of educating ourselves  31:47 Why being open-minded and learning is so important for our mental and brain health 32:11 How to have difficult conversations, and how to listen and respond in love 39:00 Why it will take time and hard work to eradicate racist mentalities from our society  45:33 How to talk to your family and church about race 53:20 Our differences are divine reflections of God 57:50 Why we need to stop making the bible an idol and demonizing difference  1:08:55 How spirituality and sexuality are related 1:12:00 At our most fundamental level we are waves of love   For more info on Coach Yeamah:  Website: www.yeamah.com Read the podcast blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-challenging-conversations-and-an-open-mindset-boost-mental-brain-health-tips-on-how-to-have-difficult-conversations-correctly-and-effectively Additional resources:  -Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 (*Only available for U.S numbers at this time)-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health! And be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter to get even more mental self-care tips delivered to your inbox weekly and to see my upcoming events (you can sign up at drleaf.com!)<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>

Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 (*Only available for U.S numbers at this time)  The world is in mourning. We have lost friends, family, jobs, finances and our sense of normality to COVID-19. We are coming face to face with the pervasive effects of systematic racism in our society, and its terrible human toll. 2020 has not been “our year”...or perhaps it has, but just not in the way we expected it?  In this episode I spoke to grief expert and therapist Claire Bidwell Smith about how grief is a process that helps us face and deal with loss, how this will look different for everyone, how unresolved grief can cause anxiety and affect our mental health, how to help our children deal with grief and loss, and how grief is a normal part of life and integral to the healing process. We also discus how to deal with the loss of a job, a routine, financial security and more!Special offers from our sponsors:  Blinkist (my favorite reading app): To get your free week on Blinkist AND 25% off your subscription see: https://www.blinkist.com/nc/partners/cleaning-up-the-mental-mess  NOOM (the best healthy habit company): For your NOOM special offer see: https://noom.com/drleaf   Podcast Highlights 2:13 How losing her parents to cancer motivated Claire to help others deal with grief 7:00 What is grief, and is it a progression? 9:30 Why even kids experience grief, and how to help your children deal with grief 13:15 What advice should you give to a loved one who is grieving, and how do you deal with grieving in isolation? 16:10 Grief and anxiety: how are they related? 20:15, 44:31 How anxiety is inextricably linked to grief, and how to deal with both 40:00 How do you deal with the guilt that often comes with remarriage? 47:00 How do we deal with the COVID-19 transition period?48:33 What is Claire struggling with right now, and how is she dealing with the COVID-19 crisis?   For more info on Claire and to get her book visit: https://clairebidwellsmith.com  Read the full blog and show notes here:   https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-deal-with-loss-grief-how-unresolved-grief-could-be-causing-anxiety-problems-tips-on-how-to-help-your-children-deal-with-loss-grief-with-grief-expert-therapist-claire-bidwell-smith     Additional Resources:  -Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just look for Switch on Your Brain in the App Store or Google Play or visit: https://theswitch.app  -Get any of my books, DVDs, and workbooks for less 25% with code DRLEAF at checkout: https://drleaf.com/collections/all  Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health! And be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter to get even more mental self-care tips delivered to your inbox weekly and to see my upcoming events (you can sign up at drleaf.com!)     Follow me on social media for daily mental self-care tips! -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   If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5 review on iTunes, Google Play, or wherever you are listening! And don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with friends and family! I love seeing your posts on social media!<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>