CLEANING UP YOUR MENTAL MESS with Dr. Caroline Leaf

SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about dreams and nightmares: what they are and how to manage them using self-regulation and the Neurocycle.Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/the-neuroscience-of-nightmares-how-to-use-the-neurocycle-to-have-better-dreamsGet 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: Get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/drleaf-Huzzah: Get your cooler ready and stock up on HUZZAH Probiotic Seltzer by using code DRLEAF for 20% off your order at drinkhuzzah.com.-NOOM: For your special offer see: noom.com/DRLEAF.PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:2:00 What are nightmares & dreams?2:20, 4:00 What happens in the mind & brain when you sleep3:20 Traumas & toxic thoughts can impact how you sleep4:10, 9:00 What is the brain’s housekeeping mode & why is it important?8:10 What is going on in the nonconscious mind when you are asleep10:00 The difference between dreams & nightmares12:00, 21:30 How mind-management can improve our sleep health & help us manage nightmares18:45 The difference between nightmares & night terrors29:20 How to help your child when they have nightmaresADDITIONAL 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 Harma Hartouni, successful author, entrepreneur and businessman about managing tragedy, how to deal with rejection and isolation, the key mindsets to overcoming tough times, and more!  For more info on Harma visit: https://www.harmahartouni.com  Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com  Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app  Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747  Get your tickets to my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.com   OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: -InsideTracker: Get up to 25% off your order at https://Insidetracker.com/DRLEAF.  -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 -Memore (the best brain-boosting superfood powders!): Get up to 30% off you order at https://yourmemore.com/LEAF.      PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 1:58 Harma’s incredible story 5:00 How a car accident changed Harma’s life8:30 How Harma struggled with his identity 17:00 The power of love & forgiveness 21:00 The 5-minute funeral: what is it & why is it good for your mental health?27:10 How to deal with regret & isolation 28:40, 31:20 Taking risks is not always a bad thing!29:00 The power of saying “no”32:00 The difference between the “good selfish” & the “bad selfish”39:20 The importance of creating an environment that allows for mistakes 40:00 The difference managing & leading 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.

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.comSHOW DESCRIPTION: Let’s face it: there’s no better feeling than going to bed knowing that you’re well prepared for the next day. So, in this podcast I am going to talk about how to self-regulate your thinking using the Neurocycle to prepare for a busy week and reduce your stress levels and risk for burnout.Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/managing-burnout-and-stressOFFERS 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.-Chili Sleep: Head over to chilisleep.com/DRLEAF to learn more and save 20% off the purchase of any new sleep system.-Four Sigmatic Coffee: Get up to 40% off + Free Shipping on select bundles. To claim this deal you MUST go to Foursigmatic.com/DRLEAFPODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:2:30 What happens when you go to sleep anxious about the week ahead3:33 Planning for a busy week using self-regulation4:40 Why I like to use the Neurocycle for everyday anxieties & worries5:50 What happens in the brain when you feel overwhelmed6:10 The importance of balanced beta energy in the brain12:25 Why the mind always comes first13:00 How I use mind-management when I have a busy week ahead of me14:00 How to use your mind to prepare your brain for stressful periods in your life16:00 What is mind-management & how do you do it?17:20, 24:00 Using the 5 steps of the Neurocycle to plan for the week26:00 How to make a busy week for you instead of against you30:50 The importance of building rewards & rest into your week31:10 How over-complaining can affect your mental healthADDITIONAL 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 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.comSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I speak with UCLA doctoral student Stephanie Keeney Parks about healthcare disparities in America, managing autism, changing the mental healthcare landscape, advice for parents with autistic children, and more!Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-help-a-child-with-autism-overcome-racial-disparities-in-healthcare-with-stephanie-keeney-parksOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Blinkist: To get your free week on Blinkist AND 25% off your subscription see: https://www.blinkist.com/DRLEAF.-LMNT: For a limited time, you can claim a free LMNT Sample Pack. For more information and to claim your free offer visit: http://drinklmnt.com/Leaf-Public Goods: Receive $15 off your first Public Goods order with NO MINIMUM purchase. Just go to https://www.publicgoods.com/DRLEAFPODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:2:30, 10:45, 34:00 Why Stephanie’s anthropological research is so important3:22 Stephanie’s own experiences as a mother to a child with autism5:30, 11:50, 19:50 Racial disparities in healthcare & what this means for many families16:00 How the autism label can fail many people17:30 Language & disability: how are they related?24:50 How we can start addressing inequities in healthcare26:40 Why context & a person’s whole story is so important in healthcare28:00 Why medical education needs to change39:20 Advice for parents of color with autistic childrenADDITIONAL 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 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.comSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about how over-explaining and over-sharing can be trauma responses, and how they impact the way we function. I decided to speak about this topic because of the many responses I got to a social media post I recently put up: “Over-explaining is a common trauma response for those who were often made to feel at fault as a child. At one point, the desire to people-please provided safety. But, please know, what happened is not your fault, and it’s not your job to regulate other people’s emotional states.”Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/oversharing-over-explainingOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Ana Luisa Jewelry: I LOVE them, their pieces start at just $39, and you can get 20% off with their summer sale at https://shop.analuisa.com/drleaf-Ritual’s Essential Protein: 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/DRLEAF.PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:3:15 Over-explaining & over-sharing as trauma responses5:40 The difference between over-explaining & over-sharing8:20 Why you need to get to the root of your trauma response8:44 You are not your brain—you control your brain15:25, 21:00 Signs that you are over-explaining or oversharing18:00, 35:30, 39:00 How to manage an oversharing/over-explaining response using the Neurocycle48:00 You cannot please everyone, but the one person you should always prioritize is yourself!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.

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.comSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I speak with Mikhalia Peterson, top podcast host and daughter of scholar and best-selling author Jordan B. Peterson, about her experiences with chronic mental and physical health issues like Lyme disease, junior rheumatoid arthritis, extreme depression and chronic pain, how food can heal the mind and body, why we all need to learn good mind management techniques, the importance of being an advocate for your own health, and so much more!Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/the-best-mind-management-techniques-when-dealing-with-chronic-mental-health-issues-with-mikhaila-petersonFollow Mikhaila here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikhailapetersonOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Bitty Baby by American Girl: My listeners can get an exclusive, one-time offer of 15% off your order of Bitty Baby products with promo code DRLEAF at americangirl.com. Exclusions include 18” dolls, Courtney Arcade, and Bitty Baby Furniture. See americangirl.com/bbpodcast for details.-NED (the best 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.-Grammarly: Get 20% off Grammarly Premium by signing up at Grammarly.com/DRLEAF.PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:3:15, 13:00, 41:00 Mikhalia Peterson’s incredible story5:00 What advice Mikhalia would give to her dad, Jordan B. Peterson?5:25, 44:00 How food can heal the mind & body5:45 Why you should prioritize your health, not work6:30 The importance of self-compassion8:40 How spirituality can positively impact mental health25:20, 1:00:10 The potential dangers of too many prescription drugs55:00 Why Mikhalia eats an all-meat diet58:20, 1:01:45 Be careful of people who say they have all the answers59:20 Jordan B. Peterson’s own struggles with prescription drugs1:03:20 Why we need to be careful of prescription drug withdrawal1:04:35 Why feeling empowered when it comes to your own health is so importantADDITIONAL 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 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.comSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I am talk about how to respond in a healthy way when people don’t respond well to you taking ownership of your mental health and life. Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/what-to-do-when-people-dont-accept-your-boundariesOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Blood Sugar Breakthrough by BiOptimizers:: For an exclusive offer for my listeners, just go to www.bloodsugarbreakthrough.health/drleaf and save 10% with code DRLEAF10 when you try Blood Sugar Breakthrough.-Huzzah: Get your cooler ready and stock up on HUZZAH Probiotic Seltzer by using code DRLEAF for 20% off your order at drinkhuzzah.com.-ChiliSleep: Head over to chilisleep.com/DRLEAF to learn more and check out a special offer, available exclusively for Cleaning Up the Mental Mess with Dr. Leaf listeners, and only for a limited time!PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:1:50 You are not hard to love!3:30, 15:00 What should you do when someone reacts negatively to your healing journey3:55 Your phenomenally specialized mind, brain & body!4:40 You can do something no one else can do5:00 How adverse experiences can impact your “youness”5:30 What happens when life gets messy8:50 Managing your mind when times get tough11:20 The power of the wise mind & how toxic experiences can impact our ability to think well12:33 Change can go in a positive or negative direction12:55 Why do things seem like they get worse before they get better?14:30 The boundaries you may need on your healing journey can impact your relationships16:00, 26:00 Why we should never be afraid to ask for space & grace16:20, 24:00 What to say to someone who is not giving you the room to heal21:50 You are wired for love22:13 Only you are an expert on your experiences & feelings24:55 How to respond to someone who is struggling with how you are changing26:25, 35:50 The importance of healthy boundaries35:00 How to tell someone that your healing journey will look different to theirs41:30 The importance of boundaries in a familyADDITIONAL 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 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.comSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast  I interview award-winning OB-GYN, best-selling author and woman’s health expert Dr. Sherry Ross about the relationship between sexual health and mental health, the importance of healthy attitudes towards sex, how sex is good for your brain, and more!Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-sex-mental-health-are-connected-what-we-should-be-talking-about-in-sex-education-with-dr-sherry-ross-ob-gynFor more info on Dr. Sherry visit: https://www.drsherry.comVisit www.urjabeauty.com for 20% off entire purchase using code at checkout: intimates20OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Bitty Baby by American Girl: My listeners can get an exclusive, one-time offer of 15% off your order of Bitty Baby products with promo code DRLEAF at americangirl.com.-Kettle & Fire, my favorite sustainably-made, nutrient-rich bone broths, soups and stocks: Just visit kettleandfire.com/drleaf and use the code DRLEAF to get 25% your order!-InsideTracker, a science-based company that analyzes your blood, your DNA, your lifestyle and nutrition habits, and tells you how to live, look, age, and perform better, based on your unique biology: Get up to 25% off their entire store at Insidetracker.com/DRLEAFPODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 2:20 Why Dr. Sherry loves educating women about sexual health3:36 How sexual health is a barometer for our mental health4:30 The difference between male & female sexual desire5:00 The importance of talking about desire & mental health6:30 Why we should know about our sexual organs & what turns us on8:20 How hormonal changes affect sexual desire in women11:14 What causes low sexual desire in women?12:10, 14:40 The relationship between mental health & orgasms13:20 Overcoming the stigma surround female sexual desire14:00, 15:50 The importance of sexual education for womenADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources Follow 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/drcarolineleafIf you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5 review on iTunes, Google Play, or wherever you are listening! And don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with friends and family! I love seeing your posts on social media! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.comSHOW DESCRIPTION: Recalling happy memories is good for your health in general. As I discuss in this podcast, thinking about good times is like a physical insurance policy in the brain, which, when times get tough, helps support your mental and physical health.Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/good-memories-as-an-insurance-policyOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Boll & Branch (the best mattresses!): You can try them worry-free for 30 nights, with free shipping and returns. And my listeners get an exclusive 15% off your first set of sheets with promo code DRLEAF at bollandbranch.com-LMNT, my favorite electrolyte drink mixes: Claim a free LMNT Sample Pack! For more information and to claim your free offer visit: http://drinklmnt.com/Leaf.-NOOM: For more info visit: noom.com/DRLEAF.PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:1:31 What it means to have a mental “insurance policy” for challenging times3:30 The relationship between thoughts & experiences4:20 How toxic memories can affect us6:45, 11:00 How good memories are a mental “insurance policy”7:10 What it means to be “wired for love”8:10 How healthy, happy memories can increase our cognitive resilience9:00, 21:00 The healing power of gratitude13:20, 17:00 How happy memories can improve our relationships & mental health14:00 The relationship between recalling good memories & making wise decisions24:50 Why we all need a possibilities mindset “insurance policy”ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources Follow 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/drcarolineleafIf you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5 review on iTunes, Google Play, or wherever you are listening! And don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with friends and family! I love seeing your posts on social media! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appGet your tickets to my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.comGet a free Cleaning up your Mental Mess workbook when you sign up for my weekly newsletter at drleaf.comSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I speak with bestselling author, former pro-Athlete, lifestyle entrepreneur and host of The School of Greatness Lewis Howes about the importance of peace and clarity in life, the hard process of healing trauma, the importance of coaching and therapy, the importance of teaching children about mental health, and so much more!Read the show notes here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/deconstructing-trauma-how-to-find-healing-through-learning-how-we-should-talk-to-kids-about-mental-health-with-lewis-howFor more info on Lewis: http://lewishowes.com/OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Memore, my favorite whole food powders: Get up to 30% off their next order at yourmemore.com/LEAF.-NED (my go-to CBD company): 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.PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:2:44, 5:15 Why Lewis Howes started The School of Greatness3:22 How Lewis Howes used sports to manage his emotions as a child7:44 Unlearning toxic cultural & social influences8:10 The relationship between healing & courage9:00 Why we need to face the past in order to move forward in life11:00 Healing involves constant learning—it is not a one-off event!12:10 The importance of connecting to our inner child13:10 Dealing with & managing childhood sexual abuse17:20 The destructive nature of unmanaged anger22:00 You can’t change what happened to you, but you can change what happens in you22:45 We are wired for love!26:40 How Lewis works on his own mental health & healing35:00 What happens in the brain when we deconstruct & reconstruct trauma42:00 Parenting, childhood trauma & mental health49:00 We all have a unique way of thinking that can activate the best in each other50:30 Gender differences & the mind: is there a relationship?56:00 How trauma & anxiety can affect sleep57:20 The power of starting the day with appreciation & gratitude1:04:00 The power of therapy & why different types of therapy will work for different people1:13:30 The importance of seeking peace & clarity-Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com-Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747Follow 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.