The Dr. Leaf Show

Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about the interconnected mind, as well as the divisions of the mind and what each part does. In learning about how to use our mind to manage our mind, it helps to understand the divisions of the mind and how these relate to the dynamic nature of thoughts. There are basically two ways of managing the mind: reactively, which generally ends up being messy, or proactively, which is how we clean up our mental mess. Developing a lifelong plan that helps you constantly manage thoughts and their impact is part of a proactive and strategic approach. You can even think of this as “preventative” medicine for your brain!Sign up to Patreon to get access to the full video and audio recording add-free, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafRead the blog and show notes here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/the-difference-between-the-nonconscious-subconscious-conscious-mindOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Caraway: Visit Carawayhome.com/DRLEAF to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase.-Chime: Get started at chime.com/drleaf. Banking services and debit card provided by The Bancorp Bank or Stride Bank, N.A., Members FDIC. Early access to direct deposit funds depends on payer.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:2:44 The different parts of the mind6:45 The power of the nonconscious mind7:30 How our experiences affect the different parts of the mind8:25 How the mind impacts the physical brain & body9:13 The different parts of the mind are like a tree in a forest10:20 What happens to your mind when you sleep11:20 The importance of awareness & mind management14:35 Why we need to learn how to listen to the nonconscious mindADDITIONAL 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 speak with best-selling author, journalist and mental health advocate Robert Whitaker about the myth of the chemical imbalance, the politics of psychiatry and Big Pharma, and why we need to change the way we think and talk about mental health. Whitaker sees his role as a science journalist as someone who is an honest communicator. Science journalism is a public service—it involves presenting real, evidence-based science to the public, not marketing. This role as an honest communicator shaped Whitaker’s work as director of public relations at Harvard medical school, and eventually led him to investigate how medical professionals can delude themselves, how money and business can corrupt medical practice, including psychiatry, and the myth of the chemical imbalanceSign up to Patreon to get access to the full video and audio recording add-free, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafArticle mentioned: https://www.madinamerica.com/2022/08/psychiatry-fraud-and-the-case-for-a-class-action-lawsuit/Read the blog and show notes here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/the-great-psychiatry-fraudOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Nootopia: For an exclusive offer for my listeners go to www.nootopia.com/drleafgenius and use drleaf10 during checkout to save 10 percent and get free shipping.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:5:05 Why Robert Whitaker is so passionate about mental health6:00 The need for real mental health science, not marketing8:13, 30:00 The myth of the chemical imbalance9:15 Whitaker’s amazing book Mad in America & psychiatry’s many delusions11:20 How psychiatric drugs can affect people in the long term13:12 The recent scientific article that everyone is talking about16:00, 44:40 We have all been lied to & it is time to take action24:00 Debunking the myth of progress: the WHO study27:40, 33:00, 1:12:00 There is hope!30:00 Why Robert Whitaker started his organization Mad in America41:00, 1:20:00 The pathologization of childhood46:00 The disease model has made things worse55:00 Drug outcomes in real world patients & how psychiatric drugs can impact the brain1:08:00 How our experiences can change us mentally & physically1:16:20 What is wrong with the DSMADDITIONAL 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 discuss the difference between enabling and empowering someone. Simply put, enabling is doing something challenging for someone else, while empowering someone means helping and supporting them as they complete the challenging task. Think of those school projects you did as a child; enabling is your mom doing the whole project for you, while empowering is your mom helping you do your own school project.Sign up to Patreon to get access to the full video and audio recording add-free, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafRead the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/the-difference-between-being-patient-vs-enabling-toxic-behavior-how-to-become-a-super-self-regulatorOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Apollo Neuroscience: Want to improve your sleep, relaxation, focus, recovery, and mindfulness habits? Try Apollo today! Get $40 off the Apollo wearable at apolloneuro.com/drleaf.-Gladskin: Right now, Gladskin is offering my listeners 15% off plus free shipping on your first order at gladskin.com/DRLEAF.-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!EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:5:03 What is the difference between enabling and empowering?9:40 What is empowerment, and how can you empower a loved one and help them on their healing journey?10:00 Why compassion can lead to empowerment OR enablement, if we are not careful10:53 Why emotions are complicated and can lead to “messy” relationships11:33 How do you say “no”?12:00 How to mind manage your relationships with the Neurocycle13:30 How the Neurocycle can help you make wiser choices and recognize the difference between enabling and empowering18:50 Why we need to listen to and learn from our emotions and feelings, even the uncomfortable ones!33:39 Why you cannot fix other people’s problems for them35:10 How to empower those you loveADDITIONAL 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 speak with therapist Amanda White about why some people choose not to drink, her new book Not Drinking Tonight, how to heal your relationship with alcohol, getting to the root issues behind why you drink, and how to build a beautiful, sober life.Sign up to Patreon to get access to the full video and audio recording add-free, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafRead the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/amanda-whiteGet Amanda's book here: https://amandaewhite.com/bookOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-BiOptimizer’s Magnesium: For an exclusive offer for my listeners go to http://www.magbreakthrough.com/leaf and use DRLEAF10 during checkout to save 10% on your order.-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!-Kion: You can now save 20% on monthly deliveries and 10% on one-time purchases. Just go to getkion.com/DRLEAF.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:3:30, 4:40, 49:30 Quitting the binary addiction model4:15 Everyone, not just people addicted to drinking, can examine their relationship to alcohol8:00 Alcohol abuse is about more than addiction13:40 The toxic messages about alcohol use in our society15:00 Boundaries are not selfish—they are an important part of mental self-care16:15 Having a drink to fall asleep: how can it backfire?20:43 You can recover from alcohol misuse!21:30 Amanda’s own struggles with drinking & how she found healing31:40 There are different ways to deal with alcohol misuse32:33 Tools to find healing & change your relationship with alcohol35:30 The importance of mental self-care & mindfulness: taking care of the future self42:50 Why we need to re-think addiction46:47 Why we need to move beyond awareness & feelings to find healingADDITIONAL 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: Psychopaths: just the word conjures up images of scary, elusive figure intent on doing harm. But is being diagnosed as a psychopath a life sentence? Can they ever change? In this podcast I speak with Dr. James Fallon, neuroscientist, researcher, professor and diagnosed psychopath, about role of nature versus nurture, getting inside the mind of a psychopath, how early childhood trauma can impact our development, the different kinds of empathy, the power of self-awareness and self-regulation, how to turn your weakness into your greatest strength, and more!Sign up to Patreon to get access to the full video and audio recording add-free, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafRead the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/james-fallonOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Noom: Start building better habits for healthier, long-term results. Sign up for your trial at noom.com/DRLEAF.-BetterHelp: Get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/drleaf.-Nord VPN: Using my link https://nordvpn.com/cleaningup you can receive a huge discount on a 2 year plan + 1 free month. There is literally no risk to you with their 30 day money back guarantee. Give it a try and if you like it, Great! If you don’t, they’ll issue a refund and you can pretend the entire situation never even happened!EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:7:10 How James took his mental health challenges and turned them into his greatest strengths10:50 How childhood trauma can affect our genes17:30 Why both nature and nurture are important when it comes to our mental health22:30 How psychopaths’ brains are different from “normal” brains29:35 What is a psychopath?39:00 Why we are so fascinated with psychopaths49:45 How a sociopath is different from a psychopath1:02:00 How we can use self-regulation and self-awareness to rewire our brains and overcome negative genetic traitsADDITIONAL 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.app SHOW DESCRIPTION: I think we can all agree that freedom of choice is a good thing, but what happens when there are too many choices? In this podcast I speak with author and professor Barry Schwartz about the paradox of choice, how too many choices causes anxiety, tips to become a better decision maker, how to overcome buyer’s remorse, how our choices affect us mentally and physically, and more!Sign up to Patreon to get access to the full video and audio recording add-free, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafRead the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/why-having-too-many-choices-may-be-messing-up-your-mental-health-how-to-become-a-better-decision-maker-and-overcome-buyers-remorse-with-professor-barry-schwartzOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Kion: You can now save 20% on monthly deliveries and 10% on one-time purchases. Just go to getkion.com/DRLEAF-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!EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:4:25 Why having less choices is better for our mental health9:15 Why too many choices overwhelm us and leave us dissatisfied18:03 How negative choices affects our mental and physical wellbeing19:55 Why being grateful is a habit we need to develop29:00 How too many choices affect our ability to choose well36:04 How great abundance can lead to depression46:52 Is ignorance really bliss?50:55 How to overcome decision-making anxiety56:11 How to deal with buyer’s remorse58:40 How too many choices lead to overthinkingADDITIONAL 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: Think of the last time you had an argument and how it made you feel, both physically and mentally. Pretty bad, right? Well, it is not all just in your head! Unresolved arguments can be harmful to your health, and can potentially decrease your longevity! In this podcast I talk about the importance of resolving arguments, and the incredibly beneficial impact this can have on your wellbeing and quality of life.Sign up to Patreon to get access to the full video and audio recording add-free, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more.Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-become-a-responder-not-a-reactor-how-arguments-affect-your-dna-how-to-use-mind-management-to-resolve-an-argumentOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-BiOptimizer’s Magnesium: For an exclusive offer for my listeners go to http://www.magbreakthrough.com/leaf and use DRLEAF10 during checkout to save 10% on your order.-Apollo Neuroscience: Want to improve your sleep, relaxation, focus, recovery, and mindfulness habits? Try Apollo today! Get $40 off the Apollo wearable at apolloneuro.com/drleaf.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:3:30 What the blister study tells us about arguments5:00 Arguments impact how we function physically & mentally5:35 How resolving arguments can improve our emotional health8:36 Why agreeing to disagree can be a good thing9:10 How your experience of an argument changes your brain and biology10:08 How arguments affect your DNA and cellular health10:34 Unresolved arguments can impact your immune system!12:00 How to use mind management to resolve an argument and improve your mental and physical health16:00 Why resolving arguments improves overall health and wellbeing24:26 How avoiding an argument or resolving an issue can make you anxious26:10 How self-regulated mind management can help you become a responder instead of a reactorADDITIONAL 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: Stress is a normal part of life. We cannot escape it, but we can learn to manage and live with it. In this podcast I give you 6 tips to help deescalate turbulent emotional situations, reduce stress in the moment and build up your cognitive resilienceSign up to Patreon to get access to the full video and audio recording add-free, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more.Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/stress-busting-tipsOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-BetterHelp: Get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/drleaf.-Ritual’s Essential Protein: My listeners get 10% off during your first 3 months at ritual.com/DRLEAF. Ritual even offers a money-back guarantee if you’re not 100% in love!EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:1:10 How to make stress work for us and not against us1:40 Why how we perceive stress is important3:20 Why we need to de-escalate high stress situations3:45 How to use mind management to deal with toxic stress8:40 Why touch is so important22:30 Why we need to express affection27:10 How pets improve mental health and help us manage toxic stress34:10 How heat can help us calm down40:25 How sharing a meal with others improves brain health46:20 Why helping others is so good for your brain!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.

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Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about what brain waves are, why they are important and how we can balance our brain waves to improve our mind and brain health. Our brain waves are active all the time because the brain is always active. The brain is active 24/7, 7 days a week! Our brain waves change in terms of how they move through the brain, which is based on what we are thinking, doing and feeling. When slower brain waves are dominant, we often feel tired, slow, sluggish, or dreamy, and are not able to process information or emotions very well. When the higher brain wave frequencies are dominant, we can feel wired or hyper-alert, like there is just too much going on in our brains. A healthy brain tries to balance these extremes.Sign up to Patreon to get access to the full video and audio recording add-free, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more.Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-balance-your-brainwaves-the-different-brain-frequencies-how-they-impact-our-state-of-mind-the-difference-between-the-mind-brainOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Chime: Get started with Chime today. Applying for a free account takes less than 2 minutes. Get started at chime.com/drleaf-BetterHelp: Get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/drleaf.-Caraway: Visit Carawayhome.com/DRLEAF to take advantage of this limited-time offer for 10% off your next purchase.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:2:47 What are brainwaves & why are they so important?3:40 The difference between the mind & brain5:35 How our experiences affect our mental energy & brainwaves8:15 How mind-management positively impacts energy flow in the brain8:40 Our mental energy can impact our physical health13:50 The mind & brain are always active15:30 The different brain frequencies & how they impact our state of mind18:00 Why managing our perceptions is so important35:08 The power of venting our joyADDITIONAL 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.