Hormones, Metabolism & You! 86: Your Brain Isn’t Broken – The Fastest Way to Rewire Anxiety and Hormones with Dr. Caroline Leaf
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What if the key to healing your hormones has been hidden in your thought patterns all along?
In this transformational episode, Dr. Cassie Smith sits down with renowned clinical neuroscientist and communication pathologist Dr. Caroline Leaf to explore how mental health and hormonal health are deeply intertwined. They dive into the science of neuroplasticity—our brain’s ability to rewire itself—and how harnessing this power can help women break free from anxiety, depression, and hormonal imbalances.
Dr. Leaf introduces her 5-step Neurocycle™ process, explains why anxiety and depression are not diseases but signals, and shows how rewiring our thought patterns can improve everything from thyroid function to weight loss. If you've ever struggled with chronic stress, burnout, mood swings, or stubborn hormone issues, this episode offers hope, science, and practical tools to help you heal from the inside out.
👤 About the Guest:
Dr. Caroline Leaf is a clinical neuroscientist, communication pathologist, bestselling author of 19 books, and host of the award-winning podcast Cleaning Up the Mental Mess. With over 50 million downloads and a global following, Dr. Leaf is a pioneer in the field of mind-brain research and mental health. Her work bridges neuroscience, mental wellness, and functional healing through a holistic lens.
🔗 Website: www.drleaf.com
🎙️ Podcast: Cleaning Up the Mental Mess
📸 Instagram: @drcarolineleaf
🔑 Key Topics Covered:
- The critical difference between your mind and your brain—and why it matters for healing
- Understanding neuroplasticity and how thoughts physically rewire your brain and body
- Why anxiety, depression, and ADHD are not diseases but signals
- The Neurocycle™: A 5-step process to break toxic thinking and form healthier patterns
- The 63-day habit rewiring rule (not just 21!)
- How hormones respond to thought patterns and emotional states
- The mind-gut-hormone axis and why doctors often overlook it
- Why mental and emotional trauma can literally reshape your endocrine system
- The importance of self-directed mind management in chronic illness, burnout, and hormone recovery
- How to recognize when you're in the “dip” of transformation—and what to do about it
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