CLEANING UP YOUR MENTAL MESS with Dr. Caroline Leaf

Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I discuss the common signs of depression, why we should never be afraid of seeking help, how we can learn to manage depression, and more!Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/the-main-signals-of-depression-how-to-find-healingGet my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.comDownload my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747Get your tickets to my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.comOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Kettle & Fire: Visit kettleandfire.com/drleaf and use the code DRLEAF to get 25% your order!-Huzzah: Get ready to fill your fridge by stocking up on HUZZAH Probiotic Seltzer by using code DRLEAF for 20% off your order at drinkhuzzah.com.-NED: If you want to try the new De-Stress Blend from Ned, we have a special offer for the Cleaning Up The Mental Mess audience. Every order over $40 qualifies for 15% off + a FREE De-Stress Blend Sample. Go to www.helloned.com/DRLEAF or enter DRLEAF at checkout to take advantage of this offer.PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS3:00 What is depression?4:30 Depression as a signal6:00 Depression & the mind11:40, 17:30 What are the main signals of depression?14:00 Using mind management to deal with feelings of depression17:00 Why it takes time to learn how to manage depression22:00 The 4 main types of signals30:00 The importance of being kind to ourselves30:30, 36:00 Why we need to get to the “why” behind the depression30:45 The scale of depression36:05 Why things sometimes get worse before they get better36:30 The importance of a strong support systemADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resourcesFollow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies:-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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com! EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I interview cognitive neuroscientist and author Dr. Amishi P. Jha about her amazing new book, Peak Mind: Find Your Focus, Own Your Attention, Invest 12 Minutes a Day. We talk about the different kinds of attention systems in the brain, how to train the brain to pay more attention and focus in high stress situations, how mindfulness can improve attention, and so much more!Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/the-myth-of-multitasking-how-to-actually-improve-focus-to-get-things-doneFor more info on Dr. Amishi and to get her book visit: https://amishi.comGet my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.comDownload my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747Get your tickets to my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.comOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Boll & Branch: Visit bollandbranch.com and get 15% off your first set of sheets with promo code DRLEAF-Pendulum: ry Pendulum Glucose Control for 90 days. If you’re not satisfied with your levels, you’ll get your money back. Visit pendulumlife.com to find out more and use the promo code DRLEAF for 20% off your first bottle of your membership.PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS1:00, 50:00 Why Dr. Amishi wrote new book Peak Mind2:30 Training the brain to pay better attention5:00 The neuroscience of attention8:00 The different types of attention20:30 How our environment can affect our ability to pay attention21:40 Why multi-tasking is not a great way to pay attention37:40 Mindfulness & attention41:00 The importance of breathwork & mindfulnessADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resourcesFollow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies:-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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about the relationship between complex trauma and identity, how trauma can create a distorted perception of the self, and how you can learn how to manage your trauma and redefine your identity.Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/identity-traumaGet my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.comDownload my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747Get your tickets to my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.comOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-BetterHelp: Cleaning Up the Mental Mess listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/drleaf.-Blinkist: To get your free week on Blinkist AND 25% off your subscription see: https://www.blinkist.com/DRLEAF.-Chili Sleep: Head over to chilisleep.com/DRLEAF to learn more and save 20% off the purchase of any new sleep system. This offer is available exclusively for Cleaning Up the Mental Mess listeners -- and only for a limited time!PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS4:42 How trauma affects the mind & body6:20 How trauma can impact identity12:40 Our experiences can impact how we see ourselves16:30 There is something you can do that no one else can do!17:40 How to use mind management to manage trauma & its impact on identity20:20 Finding your “David”22:20 A Neurocycle for identity30:20 The importance of listening to your warning signals37:30 How to reconceptualize identity after trauma39:00 Mourning the loss of who you wereADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resourcesFollow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies:-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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Yes, sometimes our emotions can drive us crazy. But did you know that they are also an incredible source of data, a way to learn how to be in the world? In this podcast, I speak with author, speaker and Harvard-trained psychologist Dr. Susan David about how our emotions are an important source of data, the difference between emotional fragility and emotional agility, how to sit with uncomfortable thoughts and emotions, ways we can become more emotionally resilient, and how to help children learn to process and manage their emotions.Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.comDownload my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747Get your tickets to my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.comOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-BiOptimizers: 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.-Jenni Kayne (where I get all my favorite fall staples!) Get 15% off your first order when you use code LEAF at checkout at https://jennikayne.com PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:2:18 What is internal psychology and why is it important?4:00 The problem with positivity7:18 How emotions help us understand our values11:08 Emotions are data, not directives22:00 Children and emotions36:03 When do emotions start getting toxic?38:38 How can you start practicing emotional agility?ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resourcesFollow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies:-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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about how to deal with regret. This is an important topic because unmanaged regret can be emotionally crippling, making it hard for us to move on or heal.Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-make-regret-work-for-you-not-against-youGet my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.comDownload my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747Get your tickets to my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.comOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-NOOM: For your special offer see: noom.com/DRLEAF.-Four Sigmatic (my favorite coffee and superfood drinks!): Get up to 40% off + Free Shipping on select bundles. To claim this deal you MUST go to Foursigmatic.com/DRLEAF.-Oak Essentials: Reveal your best skin with Oak Essentials at oakessentials.com! You can purchase the entire 5-step routine for $195, or try your first product for 15% off when you use code LEAF at checkout.PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:2:00 My own struggles with regret3:10 Regret doesn’t have to take over your life!4:00 Why we need to understand & manage our regrets4:30 What is regret?6:00 Why it is okay to have regrets8:40 How we can make regret work for us instead of against us11:00 The danger of rumination13:00 Why we need to learn how to manage regret15:20 What do we regret more, what we did or we didn’t do?23:00 How to use the Neurocycle to deal with regret30:00 How to reconceptualize regretADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resourcesFollow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies:-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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

EPISODE DESCRIPTION: We all know those people that are always on the go: they never seem to rest, they are always busy doing something and they seem to accomplish so much. Perhaps you are one of those people! But did you know that this could also be a sign of high-functioning anxiety? In this podcast, I speak to therapist and licensed counselor Nancy Jane Smith about the signs and symptoms of high-functioning anxiety and how to overcome it, as well as how to deal with perfectionism, people-pleasing and burnout.Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.comDownload my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747Get your tickets to my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.comOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-NED (my go to CBD products!): Go to www.helloned.com/DRLEAF or enter DRLEAF at checkout for 15% off your first one-time order or 20% off your first subscription order.-Public Goods (where I do all my online shopping): Receive $15 off your first Public Goods order with NO MINIMUM purchase. Just go to publicgoods.com/drleaf-LMNT (my favorite electrolytes): Get a free sample pack at http://drinklmnt.com/LeafPODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:2:24 How Nancy’s dad felt like a failure, and how his inner critic affected his final moments4:30 Why some people are driven by their inner critic, and how it leads to high functioning anxiety7:36 How do you recognize high-functioning anxiety?10:42 Perfectionism and high-functioning anxiety12:22 How is high-functioning anxiety different to generalized anxiety?14:14 Our different inner voices: who are you listening to?18:56 Tips to deal with your inner critic25:40 How positive thinking can exacerbate high-functioning anxiety36:00 How to speak to a friend or loved one with high-functioning anxietyADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resourcesFollow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies:-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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about how memory changes over time, what influences memory loss, and how we can all improve our memory.Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/memoryGet my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.comDownload my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747Get your tickets to my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.comOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Framebridge: Go to Framebridge.com and use the promo code DRLEAF to save an additional 15% off your first order.-Ritual: Get 10% off during your first 3 months. Just visit ritual.com/DRLEAF to add Essential Protein today. That’s ritual.com/DRLEAF.-Chime: Join the millions of Americans already loving Chime. Sign up takes only two minutes, and doesn’t affect your credit score! Get started today at chime.com/DRLEAFPODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:2:00 Does memory get worse as we age?3:00 The relationship between mind management & memory5:00 How the brain can get better with age!6:10 How the mind builds memory into the brain10:20 Why we need to use our brain every day16:00 How we build memory22:10 What can cause memory loss31:00 How to start improving your memoryADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resourcesFollow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies:-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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this week’s podcast I speak with attachment theory expert and psychotherapist Thais Gibson on how our past experiences impact our relationships, how we can use the different attachment styles to better understand ourselves and connect with our partners, why we need to communicate our needs and desires, and how we can reprogram past traumas and heal our relationships.Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.comDownload my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747Get your tickets to my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.comOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-LMNT Electrolytes (my-go to!): Claim a free LMNT Sample Pack at http://drinklmnt.com/Leaf-BiOptimizers: 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.-InsideTracker: Get up to 25% off their entire store at InsideTracker.com/drleafPODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:1:30 How Thais got her unique name2:00 How Thais struggled with and overcame her addiction to painkillers5:07 What is the personal development school?7:30 What are the different attachment styles, and why are they important?28:50 Relationships and the different attachment styles30:00 How to reprogram patterns of thought and heal core woundsADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resourcesFollow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies:-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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about how hope is a thought “insurance policy” that can help you move through any challenge and deal with hard times.Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/the-one-mindset-that-can-help-you-through-any-problemGet my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.comDownload my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747Get your tickets to my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.comOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-AquaTru (my favorite water purifier): Get $100 OFF an AquaTru plus FREE SHIPPING! Just go to AquaTru.com and enter the code DRLEAF at checkout.-Kettle & Fire, my favorite sustainably-made, nutrient-rich bone broths: Just visit kettleandfire.com/drleaf and use the code DRLEAF to get 25% off your order!-Public Goods (my preferred online goods store): Receive $15 off your first Public Goods order with NO MINIMUM purchase. Just go to https://www.publicgoods.com/DRLEAF.PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:1:15 The importance of hope1:50 Hope & identity2:25 You can always change & heal8:00 What to do when the past, present & future looks bleak9:30 You are wired for love10:40 How to build hope into the mind & brain13:00, 22:00 The key characteristics of hopeful people24:00 The power of living a self-examined life28:30 The relationship between embracing pain & developing hope33:00 Why we need to create communities of hopeADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resourcesFollow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies:-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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to Kati Morton, a licensed therapist, author and mental health advocate, about how to identify and cope with PTSD, dealing with social media trauma, reframing toxic self-talk, why things often feel like they get worse before they get better, and more!Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-identify-understand-heal-ptsd-with-kati-mortonGet Kati's book here: https://www.katimorton.com/booksGet my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.comDownload my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747Get your tickets to my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.comOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-NED: Go to www.helloned.com/DRLEAF or enter DRLEAF at checkout for 15% off your first one-time order or 20% off your first subscription order.-Boll & Branch: Get an exclusive 15% off your first set of sheets with promo code DRLEAF at bollandbranch.com.PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:2:30 Why Kati wrote her new book Traumatized3:20 Why trauma is so pervasive4:00 The difference between coaching & therapy6:35, 14:00 Trauma is not just associated with a major event—there are different degrees & types of trauma15:00 Generational trauma & social media22:00 Eating disorders & self-injury31:00 How to find a good therapist36:00 Why things often feel like they get worse than they get better42:00 How to change negative self-talk using bridge statements48:00, 53:00 Why true change takes time & is often uncomfortable51:00 Why it is okay to grieve the old youADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resourcesFollow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies:-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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.