CLEANING UP YOUR MENTAL MESS with Dr. Caroline Leaf

Get 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 am explain the difference between thoughts and memories, as this is a question I get a lot, and there seems to be quite a bit of confusion surrounding the topic!Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/what-is-a-thoughtOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-BetterHelp: Cleaning Up the Mental Mess listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/drleaf-Blinkist: Get your free week on Blinkist AND 25% off your subscription see: https://www.blinkist.com/nc/partners/cleaning-up-the-mental-mess.-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 and use code DRLEAF at checkout.PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:2:30 What is a thought?2:45, 5:30, 10:00 What are memories?3:30 How thoughts grow4:00, 8:10 Thoughts are like trees with roots & branches, which are memories5:50 What happens when a thought is activated8:20, 13:30 How your unique way of thinking shapes your memories13:00 Whatever you think about the most grows!13:40 The three types of memories16:00 Memories as data & perceptions19:25, 28:00 How thoughts with their memories impact our brain, mind & body23:00 How toxic thoughts impact our overall wellbeing29:00 What does it mean to recall a memory?29:50 Memories are limitless30:15 How many thoughts do we think in a day?-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 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.

Get 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 talk to celebrity chef, certified nutritionist and Reiki master Serena Poon on dealing with cancer, managing multiple health struggles, how the mind impacts nutrition, quantum physics and more! Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-the-mind-impacts-nutrition-quantum-physics-how-does-it-relate-to-our-health-with-celebrity-chef-serena-poonFor more info on Serena visit: Www.Serenaloves.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.-BiOptimizer’s Blood Sugar Breakthrough: 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.-Four Sigmatic: Get up to 40% off + Free Shipping on select bundles. To claim this deal you MUST go to Foursigmatic.com/DRLEAFPODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:2:15 The power of culinary alchemy4:40 The relationship between physical & spiritual nutrition5:10 The different energy centers in the brain & body + why they are important11:30 What is quantum physics & how does it relate to our health?12:50 How certain foods support health energy flow18:50 The power of the mind & how it impacts nutrition22:05 How to overcome obstacles & setbacks26:00 Turning challenges into opportunities to help others34:40 How to help someone who is in a very dark place health-wise40:45 The healing power of happy memories & gratitude45:00 How Serena cleans up her mental mess-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 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.

Get 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 talk about what brainwaves are, why they are important and how we can balance our brainwaves to improve our mind and brain health.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:-Bitty Baby by American Girl: 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.-Huzzah: Get your cooler ready and stock up on HUZZAH Probiotic Seltzer by using code DRLEAF for 20% off your order at drinkhuzzah.com.-Jenni Kayne: Get 15% off your first order when you use code LEAF at checkout: jennikayne.com!-Ritual, a company that makes my favorite brain-supporting protein powder: Get 10% off during your first 3 months at ritual.com/DRLEAFPODCAST 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 joy-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 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.

Get 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 to Olympic gold medalist and head coach Jordyn Wieber and renowned performance psychologist Dr. Michael Gervais about mental health and performance anxiety in sports, especially considering events at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics and the French Open tennis championship.Read the show blog here; https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/podcast-305-a-conversation-on-mental-health-the-tokyo-olympics-sports-psychology-performance-anxiety-with-olympic-gold-medalist-jordyn-wieber-performance-psychologist-dr-michael-gervaisOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-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/DRLEAF.-NED (my favorite CBD company): If you want to check out Ned and try their Full Spectrum Hemp Oil or Sleep Blend for yourself, we have a special offer for the Cleaning Up the Mental Mess audience. 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:4:00 Jordyn’s experiences as an Olympic athlete & the nature of performance anxiety5:10 The different external & internal pressures on high-performance athletes6:00 Why athletes need a strong mental health support system7:45 How to cope with performance anxiety as an athlete10:18, 23:00 The volcanic nature of thoughts & emotions, and how this can impact performance14:00 The condensed nature of elite sports & its social and developmental repercussions15:00 What is performance pressure & how does it lead to anxiety?17:50 What are the “twisties” & how do they happen?19:50 Why what Simone Biles said at the Olympics is so powerful & important24:50 Why many athletes are taught to suppress their feelings in the moment26:30 What is identity foreclosure in professional sports & how does it impact mental health?28:00, 45:40, 52:50 How mental healthcare in professional sports is changing48:30 How Jordyn manages her professional gymnastic team’s mental health-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 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.

Early bird tickets on sale now for 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: You may have even heard of the terms like “pandemic fatigue” or “election fatigue”—really, the word fatigue can be added to any major event and I am sure at least one person will understand what that feels like. I personally have experienced this, and so many people have asked me about how to manage this, which is exactly what I am going to talk about in this podcast: how to manage mental fatigue and exhaustion.Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/the-sneaky-signs-of-mental-fatigue-a-neurocycle-to-heal-mental-fatigueOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Memore, my favorite whole food powders: And my listeners can get up to 30% off their next order at yourmemore.com/LEAF.-NOOM: For more info see: noom.com/DRLEAF.-Ana Luisa Jewelry (my favorite for gifts!): Get 20% off with their summer sale at https://shop.analuisa.com/drleafPODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:5:50 How your environment can impact mind & brain health6:20 The difference between “off” days & mental fatigue7:15 The 3 parts of the mind11:20 What is the conscious mind & how does it get tired?15:30 Signs you may be suffering from mental fatigue17:15 The relationship between mental effort & mental fatigue19:00 Some warning signals of mental fatigue22:30 The difference between toxic & creative mental fatigue24:30, 29:13 How to use mind-management & the Neurocycle to deal with mental fatigue-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 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.

Early bird tickets on sale now for 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 Caroline Foran, bestselling author, speaker, journalist, blogger and top podcast host, about making anxiety work for you and not against you, why anxiety is a signal and not a disease, how to manage anxiety using your incredible mind, and so much more!Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/the-key-to-managing-moving-through-owning-anxiety-the-link-between-childhood-trauma-anxietyFollow Caroline on social media: @carolineforanOFFERS 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-Grammarly: Get 20% off Grammarly Premium by signing up at Grammarly.com/DRLEAF.-LMNT, my favorite electrolyte drink mixes: 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.-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.PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:2:47, 17:20 Caroline’s own experiences with anxiety4:50 Anxiety is a normal part of life6:40, 31:20 What it means to be vulnerable & authentic13:40 Why we shouldn’t just try to get rid of or cure our anxiety16:00 Resisting feelings of anxiety can make anxiety worse16:50, 35:00 The power of kindness & self-compassion21:00 Childhood trauma & anxiety25:50 Why we need to change the anxiety narrative26:20 Why it is okay to have a breakdown!32:00 The power of owning our anxiety42:30 Why we need to talk about anxiety more44:32 Anxiety is a signal & messenger, not a disease51:00 Why we need to understand, not suppress, our anxiety-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 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.

Early bird tickets on sale now for 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 will talk about these different trauma responses, and how to manage them in the moment using self-regulation and mind-management techniques. Although recent research indicates there may be two more trauma responses common to human beings, I am just going to concentrate on the main four for this podcast.Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/the-different-types-of-traumaOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-BiOptimizer’s Blood Sugar Breakthrough: 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.-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 and use code DRLEAF at checkout.-InsideTracker: Get up to 25% off their entire store at Insidetracker.com/DRLEAF.PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:3:25, 5:00 The different types of trauma4:00 Trauma is trauma, no matter how small or big4:15, 7:40 How trauma impacts us4:40 The trauma response as a coping mechanism5:30 How our experiences impact our brain & body10:30 The predictive nature of a trauma response12:55, 28:30 How to use mind management to make the trauma response work for you, not against you15:00 The difference between unhealthy & healthy trauma responses28:28 Why we need to feel to heal29:00, 32:00 What it means to understand & deal with trauma-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 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.

Early bird tickets on sale now for 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 to Ashley Bendiksen, an expert in abuse prevention and personal development, national speaker, Top Youth Speaker, certified life empowerment coach, author, nonprofit founder, award-winning activist, and founder of the Blue Hearts Project. We discuss the wide-teaching impact of domestic violence, how Ashley uses her experiences to educate and help others, the warning signs of domestic violence, how to help someone who may be in an abusive relationship, the importance of teaching our children about healthy relationships, and so much more!Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/healing-from-abusive-relationships-how-to-identify-red-flags-in-a-relationship-how-to-help-someone-in-an-abusive-relationshipOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Athletic Greens: To get one year free supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your order see: athleticgreens.com/LEAF.-Boll & Branch: Get an exclusive 15% off your first set of sheets with promo code DRLEAF at bollandbranch.com.PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:2:30, 7:22 Ashley’s story & how she used her experiences to help others12:10 Ashely’s decision to start living her life differently15:05 How to start healing after an abusive relationship17:10 Why healing is an ongoing journey, not just a destination20:30 What to do if you want to end an abusive relationship24:00 The red flags to watch out for in a relationship29:30 Why domestic abuse education is so important31:00 How to teach our children about the difference between healthy & toxic relationships42:40 The importance of healthy boundaries44:00 How to help a loved one who may be in an abusive relationship49:00 Why we need to take care of ourselves & practice self-care50:20 How to help someone who is struggling with memory loss, dementia or Alzheimer’s-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 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.

Early bird tickets on sale now for 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 talk about how to manage your anxiety when people don’t respond to you, or when you don’t get the response that you expected, and how to navigate the assumptions we all tend to make in our head when someone reacts in a way we perceive as negative.Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-respond-when-you-don-t-get-the-response-you-want-or-need-a-neurocycle-to-help-identify-eliminate-the-toxic-assumptions-causing-you-mental-distressOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-BetterHelp, an amazing company that can assess your needs and match you with your own licensed professional therapist: Get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/drleaf.-Huzzah (my favorite probiotic drink!): Get your cooler ready and stock up on HUZZAH Probiotic Seltzer by using code DRLEAF for 20% off your order at drinkhuzzah.com.PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:2:50 How the negative assumptions we make about people can affect our wellbeing4:30 How assumptions can lead to toxic rumination, which can cause brain damage7:00 We are not experts on other’s people’s behavior!7:20 The dangers of overthinking10:30 How to use mind-management to manage our assumptions & control overthinking13:12 How to be more in control of you thinking14:00 The 5 steps of the Neurocycle mind-management system15:50 How to rewrite the toxic narratives we have built into our brain22:00 Why reconceptualization is so powerful26:20 It is okay to experience negative emotions, but we shouldn’t let them control us!-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 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.

Early bird tickets on sale now for 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 talk to Shawn Stevenson, creator of The Model Health Show, one of the top health and fitness podcasts, and author of the bestselling book Eat Smarter. We speak about so many things, including the role of the mind in healing the body, food as information, and why we need to make real food accessible to all.Get Shawn's book here: https://eatsmarterbook.comRead the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-eat-smarter-use-the-power-of-food-to-reboot-your-metabolism-upgrade-your-brain-transform-your-lifeOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Plushcare: Go to https://plushcare.com/drleaf/ to start your FREE 30-day trial.-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: Get 10% off during your first 3 months. Just visit ritual.com/DRLEAF to add Essential Protein today. That’s ritual.com/DRLEAF.PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:2:45 Shawn’s amazing story10:00 The incredible healing power of the brain & body19:00 The difference between the mind & brain, plus why this difference is intrinsically hopeful21:10 How our lowest points in life can lead to moments of transformation24:40 How Shawn changed his lifestyle & learned how to manage and heal his body25:30 Why Shawn wrote Eat Smarter26:50 Why real, life-sustaining foods should be more accessible & available for everyone35:15 Shawn’s work as a health coach36:00 The difference between being healthy & weight loss48:00 Why the mind is so important when it comes to what we eat & how healthy we are48:45, 1:01:20 The gut-brain connection & the importance of a healthy microbiome-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 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.