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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Jul 4, 2018 • 14min
Episode #38: Stress and Women's Health
In this episode I interview Dr. Lillian Robertson on stress, the impact of toxic stress on women's health, and how to deal with stress and identity issues as women. Dr. Lillian is a board-certified OB/GYN and memebr of my Integrated Mind Network: https://drleaf.com/about/integrated-mind-network/lillian-robertson/Dr. Lillian will also be a guest speaker at my 2018 conference: https://drleafconference.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 26, 2018 • 49min
Episode #37: The Dangers of Psychotropic Medications (with Dr. Peter Breggin)
What are psychotropic medications and why are they dangerous? In this episode I interview Dr. Peter Breggin, a Harvard trained psychiatrist, on psychotropic medications (anti-depressants, etc.), safe durg withdrawl, and alternative solutions. For more infomation on Dr. Peter Breggin, check out his site: https://breggin.comDr. Peter is a memebr of my Integrated Mind Network and will be a guest speaker at my 2018 conference: https://drleafconference.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 18, 2018 • 15min
Episode #36: Suicide: How we can help ourselves AND other's find healing
We have a problem.More and more people are choosing to take their own lives. More and more people see death as the solution to the difficulties they face. Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain are high-profile suicide cases that devastated the world. Yet every 40 seconds someone commits suicide—every 40 seconds someone’s world is devastated. So what can we do? How can we help? How can you find healing?For more information on this topic, check out my blog post on suicide.If you, or anyone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts call 1-800-273-8255Next week I will be going more in depth on psychotropic medication (anti-depressants, etc.)! This is an extensive topic that serves it's own episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 4, 2018 • 23min
Episode #35: Dealing with Depression
In this episode I interview Dr. Jason Littleton on depression, anxiety, and the mind-body connection, as well as offer solutions to these mental health issues. Dr. Jason will be a speaker at my 2018 conference: https://drleafconference.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 28, 2018 • 19min
Episode #34: PCOS- What is it and how do we treat it?
Did you know that Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects 1 in every 10 women? In this episode I discuss PCOS and how to treat it with Dr. Irinel and Dr. Lillian. Both will be guest speakers at my 2018 Conference: https://drleafconference.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 21, 2018 • 23min
Episode #33: Forgiveness and the mind-body connection with Dr. David Levy Part 2
In this episode I continue the discussion on forgiveness and the mind with Dr. David Levy; going further in-depth and exploring how to find freedom. Dr. David will be a guest speaker at my 2018 conference: https://drleafconference.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 14, 2018 • 18min
Episode #32: Faith, Forgiveness, and the Mind with Dr. David Levy
In this episode I interview Dr. David Levy, one of the top neurosurgeons in the U.S, on his journey to find faith and forgiveness. Dr. David will be a guest speaker at my 2018 Conference: https://drleafconference.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 7, 2018 • 10min
Episode #31: Understanding Children and their Hormones with Dr. Irinel Stanciu
In this episode I discuss children, hormones, puberty and more with Dr. Irinel Stanciu, an endocrinologist, member of my Integrated Mind Network, and guest speaker at my 2018 conference: https://drleafconference.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 30, 2018 • 10min
Episode #30: 6 More Tips to THINK better, EAT better, and LIVE better!
In this episode I give you 6 MORE tips to help you think better, eat better, and live better! For more information, check out chapter 20 in my book THINK AND EAT YOURSELF SMART: https://drleaf.com/store/books/think-eat-yourself-smart/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 23, 2018 • 9min
Episode #29: 6 Tips to THINK better, EAT better, and LIVE better!
In this episode I give you 6 tips to help you think better, eat better, and live better! For more information, check out chapter 20 in my book THINK AND EAT YOURSELF SMART: https://drleaf.com/store/books/think-eat-yourself-smart/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
