

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.
Episodes
Mentioned books

Aug 1, 2024 • 39min
Ending the cycle of bad relationships + navigating divorce
In this episode, I interview Karen McMahon, Certified High Conflict Divorce Strategist and Founder of Journey Beyond Divorce. We talk about how codependency is a magnet for disordered and dysfunctional relationships and the secret to attracting healthier partners, and how to overcome pain, isolation and self doubt as you negotiate your divorce settlement. 🚨Get 15% OFF Brain-Ee bundle here: https://drleaf.com 📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com 🖥️WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf GET IN TOUCH: 🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf 💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 29, 2024 • 23min
Help! I’m so tired all the time
You've rested but you still feel tired all the time. Why? In this episode I explain why you may still be struggling with low energy even though you slept your recommended daily amount. I also share the signs of fatigue you may be missing. And I give tips to help you feel rested AND restored. Listen to the full epsideo AD-FREE on the Neurocycle app! Just look for Neurocycle on the App Store or Google Play, or visit: https://www.neurocycle.appSponsors helping make this podcast possible: -Kion: So, if you are looking to support your mental and physical health, try Kion aminos risk-free today with their 60-day, money-back guarantee at getkion.com/drleaf. -Ro: Just go to ro.co/drleaf to learn more. And, if you sign up today, you’ll pay just $99 for your first month—and $145 a month after that. Medication costs are separate. .\ 🚨Get 15% OFF Brain-Ee bundle here: https://drleaf.com 📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com 🖥️WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf GET IN TOUCH: 🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf 💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 25, 2024 • 1h 1min
Finding your courage to do the hard and crazy things
What is courage? How do you find the strength to do more, or less when everything just seems too much? In this episode I explore this and more with Jean-Philippe Courtois, the Executive Vice President and President of Microsoft Global Sales, and the co-founder of Live for Good, a French association that aims to help young leaders develop their social or environmental projects. Sponsors helping make this podcast possible: -PURITY WOODS: Purity Woods is currently offering 17% off sitewide but we have an additional 10% discount for our listeners for a total savings of 27%! Go to puritywoods.com/MENTALMESS or enter code MENTALMESS at checkout -BETTERHELP: Become your own soulmate, whether you’re looking for one or not. Visit BetterHelp.com/drleaf today to get 10% off your first month. 🚨Get 15% OFF Brain-Ee bundle here: https://drleaf.com 📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com 🖥️WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf GET IN TOUCH: 🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf 💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 22, 2024 • 25min
Moving Though Regret
In this podcast I talk about how uncontrolled regret can affect us mentally and physically, and what we can do to learn how to manage our regrets and make them work for us and not against us. This is a replay of a Neurolive webinar I did on my app. For the full webinar AD-free, please see Neurocycle.app or look for Neurocycle on the App Store or Google Play.Unmanaged regret can make us feel like we are truly wading through a swamp with no end in sight. It is one of those emotions that is so crippling that it can be hard to get through the day, let alone move forward or heal. It is so easy to feel like we are drowning in our “darkest moments”.Sponsors helping make this podcast possible: -Fatty15: You can now get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/DRLEAF and using code DRLEAF at checkout for an additional 15% off your first order! 🚨Get 15% OFF Brain-Ee bundle here: https://drleaf.com 📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com 🖥️WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf GET IN TOUCH: 🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf 💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 18, 2024 • 49min
How to rebuild your life after trauma and heartbreak
In this podcast I talk to bestselling author Brianna Madia about living a life of intention, getting lost on purpose, what it means to be brave, rebuilding your life from scratch, and so much more!Sponsors helping make this podcast possible: -BUTCHERBOX: Sign up for ButcherBox today by going to Butcherbox.com/drleaf and use code drleaf at checkout and enjoy your choice of bone-in chicken thighs, top sirloins, or salmon in every box for an entire year, plus get $20 off! -BIRCH: If you're looking for a new bed, check out Birch Living. Their 4th of July sale is live now so it's the perfect time to upgrade your sleep with 25% off a Birch mattress, plus two free Eco-Rest pillows. Visit birchliving.com/drleaf to find out more about this limited-time offer. That’s birchliving.com/drleaf to get your special offer!-BETTERHELP: Become your own soulmate, whether you’re looking for one or not. Visit BetterHelp.com/drleaf today to get 10% off your first month. 🚨Get 15% OFF Brain-Ee bundle here: https://drleaf.com 📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com 🖥️WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf GET IN TOUCH: 🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf 💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 1, 2024 • 29min
It's ok not to be ok!
In this podcast I talk about the 100% happiness fallacy, and why learning how how to embrace your pain and rewrite your story is an important part of being truly happy. This is a replay of a Neurolive webinar I did on my app. For the full webinar AD-free, please see Neurocycle.app or look for Neurocycle on the App Store or Google Play.Does it feel to you like you must be happy all the time? Often, it feels like happiness and being positive is touted as the wonder drug to solve our problems. It is easy to feel like there is something wrong with you if you are not as happy as other people seem to be! Yes, being happy and optimistic ways can have a positive impact on our mind, brain and body, but thinking happy thoughts doesn't just eliminate whatever we are going through. Sponsors helping make this podcast possible: -PURITY WOODS: Purity Woods is currently offering 17% off sitewide but we have an additional 10% discount for our listeners for a total savings of 27%! Go to puritywoods.com/MENTALMESS or enter code MENTALMESS at checkout for an additional 10% off your first order. That P-U-R-I-T-Y-W-O-O-D-S dot com and enter code MENTALMESS for a total of 27% off your first -ZOCDOC: stop putting off those doctors’ appointments and go to Zocdoc.com/LEAF to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. 🚨Get 15% OFF Brain-Ee bundle here: https://drleaf.com 📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com 🖥️WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf GET IN TOUCH: 🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf 💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 27, 2024 • 56min
Confronting the “good girl” trap with Elise Loehnen
In this podcast I talk to bestselling author and podcast host Elise Loehnen about being a woman in today’s world, the price we as women pay to be “good” and “on our best behavior”, how this impacts our mental wellbeing, and so much more!Sponsors helping make this podcast possible: -Apollo Neuro: To get $50 off your device, just go to apolloneuro.com/drleaf. Elise is also the author of the New York Times bestseller On Our Best Behavior: The Seven Deadly Sins and the Price Women Pay to Be Good. This incredible book “weaves together history, memoir, and cultural criticism to explore the ways patriarchy lands in the bodies of women and embeds itself in our consciousness—and what we then police in ourselves and in each other”. It is about the way we as women are programmed by culture and society to adhere to certain ideas about “goodness”. in many ways, women, from young are programmed to be on their best behavior, while men are programmed to be powerful, which affects all parts of a woman’s life. 🚨Get 15% OFF Brain-Ee bundle here: https://drleaf.com 📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com 🖥️WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf GET IN TOUCH: 🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf 💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 24, 2024 • 22min
Screen time is not as bad as we think
In this podcast I talk about screen time, sleep and what the research really tells us about technology use before bed. This is a replay of a Neurolive webinar I did on my app. For the full webinar AD-free, please see Neurocycle.app look for Neurocycle on the App Store or Google Play.As technology advances, our sleep duration decreases. Or, so we have been told. But, are these two phenomena directly connected? And does this apply to all age groups? When it comes to our circadian rhythm, is screen time always a bad thing?Sponsors helping make this podcast possible: FATTY15: Fatty15 is on a mission to replenish your C15 levels and restore your long-term health! You can now get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/DRLEAF and using code DRLEAF at checkout for an additional 15% off your first order! 🚨Get 15% OFF Brain-Ee bundle here: https://drleaf.com 📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com 🖥️WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf GET IN TOUCH: 🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf 💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 20, 2024 • 52min
The science of manifestation
In this podcast I talk to Stanford neurosurgeon, neuroscientist, compassion researcher, inventor, entrepreneur, NY Times bestselling author and philanthropist James R. Doty about how simple acts of kindness can change our lives, how we all can make a difference in the world, the power of compassion, the true power of manifestation, and so much more!Our sponsors helping make this episode possible: -PURITY WOODS: Go to puritywoods.com/DRLEAF or enter code DRLEAF at checkout for an additional 10% off your first order. 🚨Get 15% OFF Brain-Ee bundle here: https://drleaf.com 📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com 🖥️WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf GET IN TOUCH: 🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf 💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 17, 2024 • 25min
Healing childhood trauma
In this podcast I talk about how adverse childhood experiences can make us focus on the negative, and how we can manage this and heal the mind, brain and body. This is a replay of a Neurolive webinar I did on my app. For the full webinar AD-free, please see Neurocycle.app look for Neurocycle on the App Store or Google Play.Our sponsors helping make this episode possible: -Apollo Neuro: If you also want to say goodbye to stress in the new year, check out Apollo! To get $50 off your device, just go to apolloneuro.com/drleaf. 🚨Get 15% OFF Brain-Ee bundle here: https://drleaf.com 📫 250,000+ read my free newsletter that breaks down scientific strategies to help you improve your mental health. Sign up here: https://drleaf.com 🖥️WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf GET IN TOUCH: 🌍 My website: https://drleaf.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf 💻 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


