Getting Better with Jonathan Van Ness Stressed TF Out? Here’s How to Get Your Mind Back—Fast with Dr. Caroline Leaf
Aug 6, 2025
In this engaging conversation, Dr. Caroline Leaf, a cognitive neuroscientist and bestselling author, shares her expertise on mental health and stress management. She explains how understanding the brain's workings can help manage overwhelming thoughts. The duo discusses practical tools like breathwork and mental check-ins to quickly regain emotional balance. Dr. Leaf emphasizes that stress can be a catalyst for growth and highlights the importance of intentional healing and neuroplasticity in reshaping our mental patterns.
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Transformation in South African Townships
- Dr. Caroline Leaf shared how she worked in South African townships helping people using mind science.
- One drug dealer transformed into a community support advocate after learning from her sessions.
Mind Insurance Policy
- Prepare your mind proactively as an "insurance policy" for stress, rather than waiting for crisis moments.
- Mental health preparation helps you handle overwhelm before it debilitates you.
Brain vs. Mind Distinction
- The brain physically holds data but thinking and consciousness happen in the mind, which is largely non-physical.
- Damage to the brain does not necessarily impair the clarity of the mind and consciousness.
