

The Dr. Leaf Show
Dr. Caroline Leaf
Hi! I’m Dr. Caroline Leaf. I’m a cognitive neuroscientist, author, & mental health expert. Whether you are struggling in your personal life or simply want to learn how to understand and use your mind to live your best life, this podcast will provide you with practical & scientific tips and tools to help you take back control over your mental, emotional, and physical health. Visit: https://drleaf.com*DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult with your personal physician if you have any personal medical questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 1, 2019 • 41min
Episode #109: How EMDR Therapy can help with PTSD, trauma, panic attacks, and anxiety + how to help a teen who is suicidal, how to strengthen your child's stress resilience levels and more
In this episode I interview Dr. Mark Mayfield on how EMDR therapy can benefit those who struggle with PTSD, panic attacks, anxiety, and other mental health issues. We discuss what EDMR is, how to find a specialist, what to know before you start, and more. We also discuss how to help teens who may be suicidal, how to develop stress resilience in your child, how to protect your own mental health as a parent, what NOT to say to teens who are struggling, how to handle substance abuse in children, and so much more! For more information on EMDR and to find a specialist in your area visit: https://www.emdria.org Dr. Mayfield has extensive experience within the realm of substance abuse (primarily with the adolescent population), doing 10-15 groups a week early in his career. He has worked with gang members in the inner-city of Denver, developed adolescent and family therapy programs working with at-risk youth, provided in-home family therapy and multi-systemic family therapy, and has developed equine facilitated psychotherapy groups for child and adolescent survivors of mental and/or emotional struggles. Dr. Mayfield's doctoral research focused the effects of equine facilitated psychotherapy on veteran survivors with partial or full PTSD. www.drmayfield.comwww.mayfieldcounseling.comwww.facebook.com/TheDrMayfield/Instagram: drmark24Twitter: @drmarkmayfield Special offers from our sponsors:Joovv: For more info on Joovv and to get your special offer go to: www.joovv.com/drleafBiOptimizer's Brain Boost Stack Special (Includes the Primergen-M and Primergen-V): Get an additional 20% off from the normal package price with coupon code DRLEAF20: www.bioptimizers.com/leafbrainVeestro: Get free shipping + try the 6 most popular Veestro meals for $49 at: tryveestro.com/drleafComrad Socks:Get 20% off your order at www.comradsocks.com/drleaf with code DRLEAFFour Sigmatic: Get 15% off at foursigmatic.com/DRLEAF or use coupon code DRLEAF at checkout Instagram: @drcarolineleafFacebook: Dr. Caroline LeafTwitter: @drcarolineleaf Visit my website at drleaf.com for more 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!) If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 25, 2019 • 21min
Episode #108: How to protect your mental health in this current political climate + Tips to successfully navigate difficult conversations at family gatherings during the holidays
This is an episode all about how to agree to disagree when it politics, and how to protect your mental health during this unstable and divided climate. Rather than fighting it out, this episode will help you learn how to start insightful and educational discussions and conversations around politics, and how to avoid causing more mental distress than necessary. As a society, we have forgotten how to argue and disagree in a civil way. This is causing untold stress and anger, and affecting many people’s relationships. So, in this episode, I give you 8 tips to help you successfully navigate conversations with someone who has a different political opinion, and how to protect your mental health and relationships. For additional mental health resources, tips, and techniques visit my website drleaf.com AND sign up for my weekly newsletter where I share exclusive tips, mental health boosting meal recipes and more! Special offers from our sponsors: Kettle & Fire: Get up to 30% off ALL Kettle & Fire products (+ FREE shipping on all orders) and a free mystery gift at https://offers.kettleandfire.com/bfcm-2019/?afmc=drleaf Superfat Nut Butters: Get 15% off your entire order at Superfat.com and use code DRLEAF at checkout. Follow me on social media for daily mental health care tips and techniques! -Instagram: @drcarolineleaf-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 20, 2019 • 30min
Episode #107: How to use technology & temperature to solve sleeping problems + more tips to help improve sleep fitness and quality, what happens in our brain when don’t sleep enough and more!
We have all heard how technology disrupts our sleep, and how a lack of sleep can and will affect our mental and physical health. Well, in this episode I interview Matteo, the founder of 8Sleep, on how we can actually use technology to solve sleeping problems and how we can use temperature to improve sleep fitness and quality. Matteo also shares additional tips on how to fall asleep fast and stay asleep. For more info on 8Sleep and to get $150 off your order + free shipping visit: https://eightsleep.com/drleaf For additional resources, tips, and techniques visit drleaf.com and sign up for my weekly newsletter where I include my event schedule, recipes to boost brain and mental health, and so much more! Special offers from our sponsors: Blinkist:To get your free week trial on Blinkist AND 25% off your subscription go to: https://blinkist.com/drleaf Get 15% off your ThirdLove order here: thirdlove.com/drleaf Follow me on social media! -Instagram: @drcarolineleaf-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 17, 2019 • 44min
Episode #106: Interview with Dr. Josh Axe: Can Keto improve your mental health? + The best essential oils for brain health, foods to eat to improve brain & gut health, leaky gut syndrome and more
In this episode I interview Dr. Josh Axe on the Keto Diet, essential oils, leaky gut syndrome, how to improve our gut health and brain health, how he manages his mental health, ancient medicine, and so much more! For more on Dr. Josh Axe follow him on social media @drjoshaxe. His new book THE COLLAGEN DIET will be out Dec 31 and is available now for pre-order: https://draxe.com/the-collagen-diet-by-dr-josh-axe/?utm_source=promotional&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20191015_collagendietbook_promo. You can also pre-order his Keto cookbook here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0316427187/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_I6w0DbFVY90TG For additional resources head to drleaf.com and be sure to sign up for my weekly email to receive mental self-care tips and techniques as well as special offers and more! Special offers from our sponsors: Comrad Socks: Get 20% off your order at www.comradsocks.com/drleaf with code DRLEAF Feals CBD: Get 50% off your order at feals.com/drleaf. Have questions about CBD? Feals has a free hotline and text message support to help guide your personal experience. New 21 Day Brain Detox program: https://theswitch.app Instagram: @drcarolineleafFacebook: Dr. Caroline LeafTwitter: @drcarolineleaf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 13, 2019 • 1h 27min
Episode #105: How to recognize the early signs of depression and how to recover from depression + tips to help someone else who may be struggling with depression
In this special episode I sit down (via Skype!) with my producer, and daughter, Dominique to discuss depression. Dominique shares her struggles with depression, the triggers, how she recovered and manages her mental health now, and how others can help a friend or family member who is struggling with depression.*This podcast was done via Skype so audio quality may be a little scratchy* Additional Resources: SWITCH app: https://theswitch.app Blogs, books, and more tips: https://drleaf.com Special offers from our sponsors: Get 20% off your Pique Tea order and FREE shipping at: https://piquetea.life/drleaf BiOptimizer's Brain Boost Stack Special (Includes the Primergen-M and Primergen-V): Get an additional 20% off from the normal package price with coupon code DRLEAF20: www.bioptimizers.com/leafbrain Get 10% off your first three months of Ritual multivitamins at ritual.com/DRLEAF Instagram: @drcarolineleafFacebook: Dr. Caroline LeafTwitter: @drcarolineleaf If you have a personal story/testimony you would like to share, or questions on this podcast or on the topics of depression and anxiety you would like answered in a follow up episode email dominique@drleaf.com. And don't forget to subscribe and leave a review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 10, 2019 • 45min
Episode #104: Mental health tips for entrepreneurs + how to turn failures and weaknesses into a thriving career and life with serial entrepreneur Mark Metry
Being an entrepreneur is tough. Burnout, loneliness, constant failure... the list goes on. As someone who started my own company I know first hand how hard and painful it can be. So in this episode I sit down (via Skype!) with serial entrepreneur Mark Metry to discuss how to protect your mental health when starting a company, how to overcome social anxiety, how to recognize what is holding you back and how to turn that into a driving force for change and success. For more information on Mark go to: https://www.markmetry.com and stay tuned for his upcoming book “Social Anxiety No More”!https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-metryInstagram.com/markmetryTwitter.com/markymetry Additional Resources: New 21 Day Brain Detox app: https://theswitch.app For more tips and free resources be sure to subscribe to my weekly email at https://drleaf.comYou will also get a bonus gift and 15% off your online order when you subscribe today. Special offers from our sponsors: Blinkist:To get your free week trial on Blinkist AND 25% off your subscription go to: https://blinkist.com/drleaf Veestro: Get free shipping + try the 6 most popular Veestro meals for $49 at: tryveestro.com/drleaf Instagram: @drcarolineleafFacebook: Dr. Caroline LeafTwitter: @drcarolineleaf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 6, 2019 • 27min
Episode #103: 3 Mental Self-Care Habits of the Happiest People
Why are there some people who just seem to always be happy no matter what? What is their secret? Today, people are obsessed with achieving happiness yet people seem to be more and more depressed and anxious. I did some digging, and combined with my work in private practice and clinical research, I noticed a few mental habits the happiest people have in common. In this episode I discuss 3 mental self-care habits of the happiest people, and how to apply these habits in your life. For more tips and free resources be sure to subscribe to my weekly email at https://drleaf.comYou will also get a bonus gift and 15% off your online order when you subscribe today. NEW 21 Day Brain Detox app: https://theswitch.app For more info on the possibilities mindset and thinker mindset check out my book THINK LEARN SUCCEED available on drleaf.com, Amazon, Audible, Kindle, and wherever books are sold! Special Offers from our Sponsors: BiOptimizer's Brain Boost Stack Special (Includes the Primergen-M and Primergen-V): Get an additional 20% off from the normal package price with coupon code DRLEAF20: www.bioptimizers.com/leafbrain Sunlighten Sauna special: Get $100 of your order when you mention Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.sunlighten.com/?leadsource=DrCarolineLeaf&utm_source=DrCarolineLeaf&utm_medium=Partner&utm_campaign=DrCarolineLeaf Instagram: @drcarolineleafFacebook: Dr. Caroline LeafTwitter: @drcarolineleaf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 30, 2019 • 45min
Episode #102: My secret to keeping my brain and body toxin-free + how I manage my mental health and avoid burnout
In this episode I share one of my secrets to keeping my brain and body healthy and toxin-free: infrared saunas! This episode covers everything from the different types in saunas, how they benefit our mental and physical health, how to best use a sauna, if it's safe for children, how saunas can help with cancer and joint pain, and so much more! Special guest: Alicia Botyrius. For more tips and free resources be sure to subscribe to my weekly email at https://drleaf.comYou will also get a bonus gift and 15% off your online order when you subscribe today. NEW 21 Day Brain Detox app: https://theswitch.app Have questions about Sunlighten Saunas? Email Alicia at alicia@sunlighten.com. AND you can get $100 off any sauna when you mention Dr Caroline Leaf: https://www.sunlighten.com/?leadsource=DrCarolineLeaf&utm_source=DrCarolineLeaf&utm_medium=Partner&utm_campaign=DrCarolineLeaf Special Offers from our Sponsors: Four Sigmatic 15% discount link: foursigmatic.com/DRLEAF or use coupon code DRLEAF at checkout Get up to 20% off your Pique Tea order and FREE shipping: https://piquetea.life/drleaf BiOptimizer's Brain Boost Stack Special (Includes the Primergen-M and Primergen-V): Get an additional 20% off from the normal package price with coupon code DRLEAF20: www.bioptimizers.com/leafbrain Instagram: @drcarolineleafFacebook: Dr. Caroline LeafTwitter: @drcarolineleaf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 23, 2019 • 20min
Episode #101: 5 Reasons why swearing can be good for your mental health!
Yes you read that right: swearing can be good for your mental health! How? Listen to find out! Special offers from our sponsors: Get 15% off your entire Kettle & Fire Bone Broth order at Kettleandfire.com/drleaf with code DRLEAF For more info on Joovv and to get your special offer go to: www.joovv.com/drleaf Veestro offers free shipping on all orders, and right now, you can try the 6 most popular Veestro meals for just $49 when you go to: tryveestro.com/drleaf NEW 21 Day Brain Detox/SWITCH app: https://theswitch.app For more info on my research project and to donate: https://www.drleafresearch.com Instagram: @drcarolineleafFacebook: Dr. Caroline LeafTwitter: @drcarolineleaf Visit my website at drleaf.com for more 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!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 16, 2019 • 38min
Episode #100: A cup of tea a day to keep the anxiety away! How tea can boost mental and brain health with special guest Simon Cheng, CEO & founder of Pique Tea
Tea is one of the most nutrient dense drinks on this planet, and filled with compounds and chemicals that are natural mental health and happiness boosters. Unfortunately, most tea sold on the market today is not pure, healthy, or even safe. So in this episode I interview Pique Tea founder and CEO Simon Cheng on how to find the best quality tea, the brain and mental health benefits of tea, how best to drink tea to get the full benefits, how many cups of tea we should drink a day, and so much more! For more info on Pique Tea and to get 10% off the Fall Favorites Collection use the code 'DRLEAF' at https://piquetea.life/drleaf_ff -2019 Mental Health Summit: https://drleafconference.com -NEW 21 Day Brain Detox/SWITCH app: https://theswitch.app -Special Offers from our Sponsor: -To get your free week trial on Blinkist AND 25% off your subscription go to: https://blinkist.com/drleaf -Get 15% off your ThirdLove order here: thirdlove.com/drleaf -For more info on my research project and to donate: https://www.drleafresearch.com -Instagram: @drcarolineleaf-Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf -Visit my website at drleaf.com for more 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!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


