Caroline Leaf

Dr. Caroline Leaf, a bestselling author and mind management expert, introduces her neurocycle to help reprogram thoughts. Neuroscientist Andrew Huberman discusses habit formation and how to create productive behaviors. Gut health expert Dr. Amy Shah emphasizes the role of nutrition in mental well-being. John Assaraf shares visualization strategies for achieving goals, while Dr. Drew explores heart-brain coherence for emotional health. Together, they uncover practical methods to combat negative thinking and enhance mental resilience.

Dr. Andrew Huberman, a Stanford neuroscientist, discusses the mind-body connection and the power of dopamine in motivation. Dr. Caroline Leaf, a renowned author, explains how to reframe traumatic experiences for healing. Dr. Wendy Suzuki shares effective strategies for tackling anxiety and past trauma. The conversation highlights the importance of intentional thinking, breathing techniques, and viewing mental health challenges as signals for growth, not merely illnesses. Together, they offer practical insights for overcoming life's hurdles.

Join Dr. Mary Claire Haver, a pioneer in women's health, Dr. Rhonda Patrick, a scientist redefining aging, and Dr. Caroline Leaf, a mental health expert. They discuss the neglect of women's health in research, particularly in menopause. Powerful insights reveal how traditional practices often fail women. Discover the reprogrammable aspects of aging and groundbreaking methods for emotional wellness. This conversation is packed with practical strategies to empower women in taking control of their health and enhancing overall well-being.

Michael Todd, an advocate for authenticity in relationships, shares insights on healing past traumas and embracing vulnerability for stronger connections. Martha Igereta offers a fresh take on finding ideal partners, emphasizing compatibility over mere chemistry. Dr. Caroline Leaf delves into the neuroscience of love, highlighting the importance of brain preparation and emotional safety in maintaining lasting relationships. Together, they explore the power of self-love and open communication as essential foundations for thriving partnerships.

Dr. Caroline Leaf, a bestselling author and neuroscientist, dives into how our brains are wired for love and the impact of childhood trauma on romantic relationships. She explores emotional vulnerability and subconscious barriers that complicate intimacy. Gender differences in love wiring are examined, along with strategies for healing personal wounds. Leaf emphasizes self-reflection and the necessity of understanding past experiences to foster healthier connections, paving the way for meaningful love.

Today we welcome Caroline Leaf to the podcast. Dr. Caroline Leaf is a communication pathologist and cognitive neuroscientist with a Masters and PhD in Communication Pathology and Logopaedics. Since the early 1980s, she has researched the mind-brain connection, the nature of mental health and the formation of memory. Dr. Leaf is also the bestselling author of Switch on Your Brain, Think Learn Succeed, and Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess. Her latest book is called How to Help Your Child Clean Up Their Mental Mess. In this episode, I talk to Dr. Caroline Leaf about managing the mind. The world is a crazy place and our minds can get disorderly trying to keep up with it! But according to Dr. Leaf, to have a messy mind is to be human. We don’t have to pathologize our emotions and thoughts. Instead, we can embrace them and implement strategies that allow us to better direct ourselves. Dr. Leaf shows us how to make sense of the messy mind and the scientific research behind those steps. We also touch on the topics of self-compassion, consciousness, trauma, and neuroplasticity. Website: drleaf.com & mentallyresilientkids.comInstagram: @drcarolineleaf Topics02:10 Dr. Leaf’s background and expertise08:23 Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess16:14 Managing the mind23:47 Emotions are warning signals 30:26 Intrusive rumination34:40 Detox from trauma42:24 The Neurocycle 46:22 Where CBT works best 49:13 Dr. Leaf’s research See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this captivating discussion, Dr. Caroline Leaf, a noted cognitive neuroscientist and communication pathologist, dives into the mind-brain connection. She reveals that mental health isn’t deteriorating but rather mismanaged. The conversation covers techniques to navigate stress and trauma, exploring the importance of mind management for personal growth. Dr. Leaf advocates reframing negative emotions as signals for growth and emphasizes resilience through structured thoughts. Her insights encourage listeners to transform their experiences into pathways for recovery and emotional clarity.

Dr. Caroline Leaf, a cognitive neuroscientist and best-selling author, shares insights on the mind-brain connection and mental health. She introduces a five-step protocol to manage anxiety and toxic thinking, emphasizing personal control over one’s thoughts and emotions. The discussion covers the unique roles of the mind and brain, illustrating how mental resilience can reshape brain function. With practical strategies and reflective writing, Leaf encourages listeners to cultivate emotional well-being and challenge intrusive thoughts for a healthier mindset.

Our thoughts, emotions, and experiences can reshape the very structure of our brains, allowing it to adapt and change over time. This is known as neuroplasticity, and while it’s present throughout our lives the younger we are the more powerful it is. On today’s episode, Dr. Caroline Leaf joins Rick and Forrest to explore how we can harness the power of neuroplasticity to clean up our mental mess…and teach our children to do the same. They detail Dr. Leaf’s five-step Neurocycle process, walk through a practical example, and explain how we can use mind-management tools to reshape our relationship with difficult thoughts and feelings. Dr. Leaf then shares how we can introduce these tools to young people, the importance of nurturing a child's sense of agency, and the power of teaching through modeling. About our Guest: Dr. Caroline Leaf is a clinical and cognitive neuroscientist who has been researching the mind-brain connection, the nature of mental health, and the formation of memory for over 40 years. She’s the host of the top mental health podcast Cleaning Up The Mental Mess, and her newest book How to Help Your Child Clean Up Their Mental Mess.You can watch this episode on YouTube.Key Topics: 0:00: Introduction1:00: The five steps of Dr. Leaf’s NeuroCycle6:30: A walkthrough of the process using an example from Rick13:50: Helping kids have a sense of agency in difficult environments20:35: Teaching children through modeling, and building connection with different age groups26:55: What motivates us to take action and reckon with our past33:20: Empowering kids to have thoughts and feelings without ‘being’ them35:20: RecapSupport the Podcast: We're now on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link.Sponsors:Factor delivers fresh, never-frozen, fully prepared meals right to your door. Head to factormeals.com/beingwell50 and use code beingwell50 to get 50% off. Zocdoc helps you find expert doctors and medical professionals that specialize in the care you need, and deliver the type of experience you want. Head to zocdoc.com/being and download the Zocdoc app for FREE.Join over a million people using BetterHelp, the world’s largest online counseling platform. Visit betterhelp.com/beingwell for 10% off your first month!Want to sleep better? Try the Calm app! Visit calm.com/beingwell for 40% off a premium subscription.Finally get that project off the ground with Squarespace! Head to squarespace.com/beingwell for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch use coupon code BEINGWELL to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.Connect with the show: Subscribe on iTunes Follow Forrest on YouTube Follow us on Instagram Follow Forrest on Instagram Follow Rick on Facebook Follow Forrest on Facebook Visit Forrest's website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Caroline Leaf, communication pathologist and clinical neuroscientist, discusses the power of the mind to change the brain and control chaotic thinking. Topics include the five-step neurocycling process, tools for navigating challenging feelings, using the neuro-cycle with older children, and promoting open conversations about emotions.