CLEANING UP YOUR MENTAL MESS with Dr. Caroline Leaf

Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to clinical researcher and fellow at University College London Dr. Mark Horowitz, best-selling author, journalist and mental health advocate Robert Whitaker, and psychiatrist, researcher, professor and best-selling author Dr. Joanna Moncrieff about the serotonin myth of depression, the dangers of chronic anti-psychotic drug use, schizophrenia as a contract, the neurobiological mental health rabbit hole, where MRI and other types of brain scans fall short, creating a new mental health narrative, and so much more!Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafRead the blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/could-this-be-the-solution-to-solving-the-mental-health-crisisOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-ButcherBox: And, for a limited time, they’re offering our listeners Ground Beef for Life and $10 off your first order. Sign up today at butcherbox.com/DRLEAF and use code DRLEAF to get $10 off your first box and ground beef for the life of your membership.-MassZymes by BiOptimizers: If you want freedom from your food, especially during the Holiday season, try Masszymes risk-free and experience for yourself the magic of high quality enzymes. For an exclusive offer for my listeners just go to www.masszymes.com/drleaf.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:5:20, 31:40 The low serotonin myth of depression & the study that everyone is talking about13:45 The origins of the chemical imbalance theory & why it became so popular19:00, 21:35, 28:00 The great psychiatry fraud22:30, 25:30 How psychiatric drugs affect our brain chemistry23:50 Why pharmaceutical companies changed the drug narrative25:40 What the pharmaceutical company trials do not tell us39:40 What we aren’t told & why42:20 It is not just “Big Pharma”: why the media should be criticized as well50:00, 54:25 What we get wrong about schizophrenia51:58 The myth that anti-psychotics correct an underlying chemical imbalance1:02:00 The long-term impact of psychiatric medication1:11:50 Why brain scans cannot diagnose mental disorders1:16:20 How to safely withdraw from psychiatric drugsADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf*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.

Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about three tips to boost your energy when you are tired and overwhelmed.Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafRead the blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/3-ways-to-boost-mental-energy-when-you-tired-overwhelmedOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Pique Tea’s Liposomal Vitamin C: For a Limited Time Special Offer Get 15% off and free shipping on your first month’s supply of Daily Radiance by going to piquelife.com/drleaf.-BetterHelp: Get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/drleaf.-Levels: If you want to better understand how food affects your mental and physical health and try a continuous glucose monitor yourself, check out Levels here!EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:1:28 Why we get tired5:40 Why we should rest even when we feel like we can keep pushing ourselves6:30 The difference between the conscious & nonconscious mind8:50, 15:30, 20:25 How to make rest a part of your everyday lifeADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf*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.

Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to bestselling author and founder of Becoming Minimalist Joshua Becker about his new book Things That Matter, overcoming distractions to pursue a more meaningful life, how to focus on what really matters in your life, practical ways to let go of distractions, the mental health benefits of minimalism, and so much more!Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafRead the blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-minimalism-can-improve-your-mental-healthOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-ZocDoc: Go to Zocdoc.com/LEAF and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then start your search for a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours!-BiOptimizer’s Magnesium Breakthrough: And here comes the best part: the makers of Magnesium Breakthrough, BiOptimizers, are having an incredible Black Friday special offer from November 21st to 28th. You can get not only Magnesium Breakthrough but all of BiOptimizers best-in-class products for 25% off. BiOptimizers only offers this discount once a year, so don’t miss out! Just go to www.bioptimizers.com/drleaf and enter code DRLEAF10 to get 25% off any order. This is the best time to stock up the products you love and try new ones!EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:3:00 Why we should pursue things that really matter to us8:00 The top life regrets many people have9:30 How to resist distractions & focus on what matters13:10 Technology is often a symptom of the other kinds of distractions14:00 The danger of letting less important things crowd out what really matters15:42 The mental health benefits of minimalism21:40 Fear can be a distraction22:20 How our past mistakes can hold us back27:00 Happiness as a distraction35:00 What happens when the desire for attention becomes a distractionADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf*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.

Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast  I talk about setting boundaries in friendships, and why it is okay to be honest and ask a friend for space.Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafRead the blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/identifying-setting-enforcing-boundaries-with-friendsOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Nootropics: highly recommend the Nootopia SYSTEM for anybody looking to take their focus and mental game up to a new level! Plus BiOptimizers also stands by their products with a 365-day money back guarantee. Just go to nootopia.com/drleaf and enter coupon code DRLEAF10 for an extra 10% off your order, and experience your best mood and mental performance with personalized Nootropics!-Athletic Greens: All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/leaf to take ownership over your health and pick up the ultimate daily nutritional insurance!EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:1:40 Why it is okay to ask friends for space2:30 Why boundaries are important6:18, 11:00 What happens in the brain & body when we don’t put up boundaries9:00 Why we need to listen to the warning signals our mind, brain & body send us12:30, 15:30, 22:10 How to ask a friend for spaceADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf*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.

Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to clinical researcher and fellow at University College London Dr. Mark Horowitz on his own experience on psychiatric medication, the many myths surrounding antidepressants, safely withdrawing from psychiatric drugs, and so much more!Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafRead the blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-hard-is-it-to-stop-antidepressantsOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Everlywell: Get 20% OFF at-home lab test at everlywell.com/drleaf.-Noom: Sign up for your trial today at Noom.com/DRLEAF. And check out Noom’s first ever book, The Noom Mindset, a deep dive into the psychology of behavior change. Available for pre-order wherever books are sold!-Pique Tea’s Liposomal Vitamin C: or a Limited Time Special Offer Get 15% off and free shipping on your first month’s supply of Daily Radiance by going to piquelife.com/drleaf.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:3:55 Why Mark is passionate about mental health6:10 Psychiatric withdrawal is often misunderstood or overlooked8:00 Mark’s own experiences with psychiatric medication & withdrawal14:45 How survivor-run sites are helping people suffering from psychiatric drug withdrawal17:26 There is very little guidance on ho two stop psychiatric medication safely22:00 Why the withdrawal process is so hard for so many people23:00 Why it is important to withdraw from psychiatric medication gradually & under the guidance of a medical professional28:00 How psychiatric medications affect the brain & body32:38 Why some people mistake drug withdrawal for a return of their condition33:28 What withdrawal symptoms from psychiatric medications like antidepressants can look like41:20 The power of awareness & acceptance + how our experiences can shape us & help us grow45:00 Research on how common withdrawal effects from medications are47:16, 54:13 How to safely withdraw from psychiatric medications58:53 Why we should be careful when it comes to drugs like esketamineADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf*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.

Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to licensed therapist and life coach John Kim about his amazing new book It’s Not Me, It’s You, simple tips to improve your relationships, how to manage feelings of resentment, the importance of love languages and attachment styles, how to break the blame cycle, and so much more.Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafRead the blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/the-best-advice-from-two-relationship-therapistsGet John's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Its-Not-Me-You-Relationship/dp/0063206315OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Cozy Earth: SAVE 40 percent NOW on Cozy Earth.  Hurry, holiday offer ends soon Go to CozyEarth.com and enter my promo code DRLEAF to save 40%.-BiOptimizer’s Magnesium Breakthrough: Magnesium Breakthrough, BiOptimizers, are having an incredible Black Friday special offer from November 21st to 29th. You can get not only Magnesium Breakthrough but all of BiOptimizers best-in-class products for 25% off. BiOptimizers only offers this discount once a year, so don’t miss out! Just go to www.bioptimizers.com/drleaf and enter code DRLEAF10 to get 25% off any order. Want products sooner? There is always 10% off for my listeners with the code DRLEAF10 at www.bioptimizers.com/drleaf. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:6:08 Working on your relationship while raising kids10:50 Careers, relationships & children12:05 Why John & his partner Vanessa wrote It’s Not Me, It’s You14:16 The “lightning in a bottle” myth20:25 Rocky times do not mean that a relationship is a failure21:30 The importance of compromise & communication21:43 Try to understand before trying to be understood25:11 How childhood protective habits & attachment styles can affect relationships29:58 How to find beauty in the contrast & improve understanding35:28 Relationships are not easy but they are worth it!41:18 How to manage arguments: don’t wait to long.ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf*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.

Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to wellness educator, certified breathwork coach and Restorative Writing teacher Alex Elle about the importance of journaling, her new book How We Heal, why we need to model our experiences as adults so that we can teach our children to handle life’s challenges, focusing on our own journey instead of trying to change other people, and so much more!Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafRead the blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/essential-techniques-for-self-healing-with-alex-elleGet Alex's book here: https://www.alexelle.com/buythebookOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Athletic Greens:ll you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/leaf to take ownership over your health and pick up the ultimate daily nutritional insurance!-BetterHelp: Get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/drleaf.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:4:13 We are our own greatest teacher4:30 The power of trusting ourselves6:14 Healing to tap into joy6:48 Healing is a communal act9:17 Affirmations without actions are just words13:13 It is okay to not have all the answers13:55 Healing isn’t a one-time event15:15 Why we need to befriend our fear19:02 Only you have the answers21:40 Modeling the healing journey for our children29:38, 34:20 We shouldn’t try to change people, only ourselves35:20 It is more important to like ourselves than to have other people like usADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf*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.

Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to professor and a leading expert on the psychology of secrets Michael Slapian about what it means to keep a secret, how keeping secrets affects our mental health, how to manage the mental conflict keeping a secret brings, and so much more!Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafRead the blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/are-secrets-good-for-your-mental-healthGet Michale's book here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/646505/the-secret-life-of-secrets-by-michael-slepian/OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-BiOptimizer’s Magnesium Breakthrough: Just go to www.bioptimizers.com/drleaf and enter code DRLEAF10 to get 25% off any order. This is the best time to stock up the products you love and try new ones! Want these products sooner? No problem! There is always 10% off for my listeners with the code DRLEAF10 at www.bioptimizers.com/drleaf. Order now while supplies last!-Chime: Sign up takes only two minutes and doesn’t affect your credit score. Get started at chime.com/drleaf.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:3:02 Michael’s groundbreaking work on secrecy8:20 Everyone has secrets!9:50 The different kinds of secrets people keep11:18, 15:16 How keeping secrets can affect our mental health15:46 How a secret can affect our relationships17:40 The cross-cultural nature of secrets18:25 Why it can be hard to keep a secret19:50 How to figure out which secrets are harmful to us24:50 Confessing & confiding secrets28:13 Secrets & managing our mental wellbeing32:40 How culture affects secret-keepingADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com-Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf*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.

Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to Dr. Elizabeth Yurth founder and chief medical officer of the Boulder Longevity Institute about cellular medicine, how we can heal our mental and physical health, the importance of cell renewal, why Dr. Elizabeth is a fan of the supplement Spermadine and so much more!Visit spermidinelife.us for the latest science and spermidine products available from Longevity Labs and use code LEAF25 at checkout to get 25% OFF! Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafRead the blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/spermidine-what-it-is-how-it-can-help-your-mental-brain-healthLearn More about Elizabeth Yurth, MD:-Bio and Background: www.dryurth.com-Dr. Yurth's clinic, the Boulder Longevity Institute www.boulderlongevity.com-Dr. Yurth's education site, the Human Optimization Academy: https://bli.academy/OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Levels: If you want to better understand how food affects your health and try a continuous glucose monitor yourself, go to levels.link/DRCAROLINELEAF to learn more.-ButcherBox: Sign up today at butcherbox.com/DRLEAF and use code DRLEAF to get one 10 to 14 pound Turkey FREE in your first box.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:5:35, 9:38 What cellular medicine is & why it is so important7:45 Where even functional medicine falls short11:05, 28:45, 47:00 What spermidine is & why it is such an amazing molecule14:00, 16:15 Spermidine & mental health16:36 Autophagy, stress & how the body reacts to inflammation and damage22:00 How to improve autophagy33:10 How bad experiences can affect our health & how spermidine is a tool that can help support better healing- Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources*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.

Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to good friend, podcast host and performance coach Craig Siegel about what it means to reckon with our mortality, what near death experiences can teach us, ways to make every moment meaningful, redefining success, and so much more! For more info on Craig visit: https://www.cultivatelastingsymphony.com/ Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: -BetterHelp: Get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/drleaf. -Everlywell: Everlywell is offering a special discount of 20% OFF an at-home lab test at everlywell.com/drleaf. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 5:34 Craig’s amazing work 8:28 Changing the definition of success 11:30 Why we need to share our gifts with the world 12:10 The power of knowing your identity 16:31 What Craig’s near death experience taught him 32:50 We are here to create & expand 36:35 Helping children manage their mental health 44:50 Why we need to become aware of our emotions & manage how we feel ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: -Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com -Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com! - Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources -Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/- -Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf -Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf -Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf *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.