The Dr. Leaf Show

In this podcast I interview Judge Shelyna Brown and Lori Volkman, JD on the current state of the mental health legal system, how it's failing to help those touched by this system, and what we can do about it. This podcast is vital to anyone who works in the legal profession, has a family member or friend in the system, or for anyone who wants to gain a better understanding of what is going on and how to help make a difference in this world! Judge Shelyna Brown and Lori Volkman also share some helpful tips on how they manage their mental health and how to start getting your community involved in mental health initiatives. Judge Shelyna Brown and Lori Volkman will both be guest speakers at my 2019 mental health summit in Dallas, TX. For more details on this event and to register go to: https://drleafconference.com Additional resources:-Clickable national map of laws related to involuntary hospitalizations. This site is pro-hospitalization, calling for increased beds, but it has a good summary for laws in every state and advocates for us to decriminalize the mental health system. https://www.treatmentadvocacycenter.org/browse-by-state -State by state standards that actually lists the language of the state laws, as it applies to involuntary hospitalization. https://mentalillnesspolicy.org/national-studies/state-standards-involuntary-treatment.html -21 Day Brain Detox/SWITCH app: https://theswitch.app -Special Offers from our Sponsor: -For more info on Joovv and to get your special offer go to: www.joovv.com/drleaf -Get a FREE bottle of BiOptimizer P3OM Probiotics at www.p3om.com/leaffree with code leaffreep3om-Get 20% off your order of BiOptimizers: www.bioptimizers.com/drleafCoupon code: DRLEAF20 -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!)Bios: The Honorable Shelyna V. Brown is a sought-after presenter, panelist, and trainer with over two decades of experience in the legal and leadership arenas. From a young age, growing up in a marginalized community, she saw first-hand the challenges and obstacles that those with similar backgrounds encountered in society. She came to the realization that in order to change the outcome, one had to have a place and a voice at the table.Upon graduating from law school, Judge Brown served as a public defender fighting for all those who did not traditionally have a voice—the low income, the immigrant, those suffering from mental health challenges, anyone who did not have access to their constitutional right of appropriate representation. She argued several high-profile cases that were noted in the media and written about in local and regional publications. In 2011, California Governor Jerry Brown appointed Shelyna V. Brown to the bench in Santa Clara County.Judge Brown has served on several boards and has been recognized for her excellence in advocacy and praised for her contributions to the community. She was awarded numerous honors and accolades, including Excellence in Advocacy from the 100 Black Women of Silicon Valley, the Ivy Rose Foundation named her the first recipient of the Distinguished Women of Silicon Valley Awards, and the Silicon Valley Business Journal listed her as one of the 100 Women of Influence. Judge Brown was honored by the Silicon Valley NAACP with the Wester Sweet Award for Legal Activism, she is the most recent recipient of the Santa Clara Law School Social Justice and Human Rights Award, and she received a Congressional Commendation from Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren.From nonprofits to universities to global corporations including Stanfo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I am sure you have asked yourself many times why you keep making the same wrong decision. I know I have! So in this episode I discuss the 4 main reasons we make bad decisions, how to stop making the wrong decisions, how to become a proactive decision maker, and how to re-train your brain to make better decisions. -Additional resources and books mentioned:https://drleaf.com -2019 Mental Health Summit: https://drleafconference.com -SWITCH app: https://theswitch.app -Special Offers from our Sponsor: -Get up to 20% off your Pique Tea order and FREE shipping: https://piquetea.life/drleaf -To get your free week trial on Blinkist AND 25% off your subscription go to: https://blinkist.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.

Do you struggle to fall asleep, or stay asleep at night? We've all been there. Tossing and turning, anxiety levels rising.... Maybe you have tried every trick in the book to help but nothing seems to be working or sustainable. In this episode I discuss the one secret to guaranteed better sleep! 2019 Mental Health Summit: https://drleafconference.com To purchase the books and programs mentioned in this podcast: https://drleaf.com/collections/all (Also available on Kindle, Audible, Amazon, and wherever books are sold!) SWITCH app: https://theswitch.app Offers from our sponsors:-Four Sigmatic 15% discount link: foursigmatic.com/DRLEAF or use coupon code DRLEAF at checkout -For more info on Joovv and to get your special offer go to: www.joovv.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.

Listen to the full interview I did recently on the Melanie Avalon Biohacking Podcast! I really enjoyed doing this interview and hope you find it helpful and insightful!Topics covered:-How our thoughts physically impact our brains and bodies-The role of genetics in mental health-How memories and habits are formed-The conscious and non-conscious mind-What diet should you be following?-Why failure is good-And more!!Shownotes: melanieavalon.com/switchMelanie's website: melanieavalon.com/podcast  Special offers from our sponsors: Kettle & Fire special offer: go to Kettleandfire.com/drleaf for 15% off your entire order. Get 15% off your ThirdLove order here: thirdlove.com/drleaf-2019 Mental Health Summit: https://drleafconference.com For more info on my research project and to donate: https://www.drleafresearch.com SWITCH app: https://theswitch.app 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.

In this episode I discuss why I believe the self-help industry is doing more harm than good, and how it is contributing to the loneliness epidemic and increasing rates of suicide. In the second half of this episode I discuss how to overcome, or help someone else overcome, feelings of loneliness and isolation, and what self-help should look like. Kettle & Fire special offer: go to Kettleandfire.com/drleaf for 15% off your entire order. Four Sigmatic 15% discount link: foursigmatic.com/DRLEAF or use coupon code DRLEAF at checkout 2019 Mental Health Summit: https://drleafconference.com*CONFERENCE PRICES INCREASE SEPTEMBER 16! For more info on my research project and to donate: https://www.drleafresearch.com SWITCH app: https://theswitch.app 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.

The gut and brain are closely connected, so when your gut is unhealthy your brain and mental health may suffer. But with the right knowledge you can easily improve your gut health and boost your mental health! So in this episode I discuss how to repair & boost your gut health which will boost your mental health, how to improve overall digestion, and so much more. Joining me in the studio is Wade Lightheart from BiOptimizers. For more info on the gut/brain connection, and what and how to eat to improve your physical and mental health check out my book Think and Eat Yourself Smart: https://drleaf.com/collections/books/products/think-eat-yourself-smart. And be sure to check out my 63 Days to Think and Eat Yourself Smart online course: https://thinkandeatsmart.com For more info on BiOptimizers and to get your special offer go to: https://www.bioptimizers.com/drleaf Kettle & Fire special offer: go to Kettleandfire.com/drleaf for 15% off your entire order. 2019 Mental Health Summit: https://drleafconference.com For more info on my research project and to donate: https://www.drleafresearch.com SWITCH app: https://theswitch.app 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.

We have all experienced those moments of panic when we feel ourselves going into total shutdown mode. It can happen unexpectedly, and often at night. So what do can you do in the moment to help yourself calm down and regain control? And how do you prevent these panic attacks from happening again? In this episode I discuss what panic attacks are, why they happen, how to deal with one in the moment, and how to prevent them in the future.-SWITCH app: https://theswitch.app-Four Sigmatic 15% discount link: foursigmatic.com/DRLEAF or use coupon code DRLEAF at checkout-To get started with your Joovv device and receive your special gift at checkout go to: www.joovv.com/drleaf-2019 Mental Health Summit: https://drleafconference.com-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 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.

In this episode I interview Wes from Joovv on all things red light therapy, what it is, how it can help with our memory and cognition, and how it can improve our mood, sleep, and so much more!-For more info on Joovv and to get your special offer go to: www.joovv.com/drleaf-To get your free week on Blinkist go to: https://blinkist.com/drleaf-Four Sigmatic 15% discount link: foursigmatic.com/drleaf  or use coupon code DRLEAF at checkout-2019 Mental Health Summit: https://drleafconference.com-For more info on my research project and to donate: https://www.drleafresearch.com-SWITCH app: https://theswitch.app-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.

In this podcast I give 3 simple and highly effective nutrition tips to help boost brain and mental health, and improve memory and cognition!-THINK AND EAT YOURSELF SMART: https://store.drleaf.com/collections/frontpage/products/think-eat-yourself-smart*Also available on Amazon, Audible, Kindle, and wherever books are sold!-2019 Mental Health Summit: https://drleafconference.com-Get up to 20% off your Pique Tea order and FREE shipping: https://www.piquetea.com/pages/sfbundle?rfsn=2982777.bb44aa&utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=sfbundle&utm_content=drleaf-Get a FREE bottle of BiOptimizer P3OM Probiotics at www.p3om.com/leaffree  with code leaffreep3om Get 20% off your order of BiOptimizers: www.bioptimizers.com/drleafCoupon code: DRLEAF20 -For more info on my research project and to donate: https://www.drleafresearch.com-SWITCH app: https://theswitch.app-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.

Everyday we face toxic or negative situations that can really mess up our mental health if not managed correctly. In this episode I discuss how to deal with toxic people, words, and situations in the best way that will ensure your mental health is protected. -2019 Mental Health Summit: https://drleafconference.com-Blinkist link: https://blinkist.com/drleaf t-For more info on my research project and to donate: https://www.drleafresearch.com--SWITCH app: https://theswitch.app--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.