CLEANING UP YOUR MENTAL MESS with Dr. Caroline Leaf

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 the COVID-19 virus and its potential impact on the brain, and how we can manage and improve cognitive side-effects of the virus.Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-use-directed-neuroplasticity-to-rewire-harmful-covid-pandemic-ptsd-effectsOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Four Sigmatic: Get up to 40% off + Free Shipping on select bundles. To claim this deal you MUST go to Foursigmatic.com/DRLEAF.-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.-Daily Harvest: Stay cool, calm, and collected during the summer heat! Go to DAILY-HARVEST.com and enter code DRLEAF to get $25 off your first box!PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:1:40, 15:20, 22:30 How the COVID virus can impact the brain2:45, 6:50 The brain’s amazing capacity to change & heal5:50 Anxiety is a signal, not a disease7:50 How to manage & direct brain changes12:15 Immunity, inflammation & the COVID virus24:30, 30:00, 37:40 How brain building can help heal the mind & brain25:40 Your brain is always changing, and you can learn how to direct these changes!26:30 Ways to manage the emotional & physical effects of COVID-19-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 N.Y. Times bestselling author, podcast host and psychotherapist Lori Gottlieb about her new book, Maybe You Should Talk to Someone, the power of agency, how to let go of the narratives of the past, therapy as a process of self-understanding, and so much more!Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/identifying-breaking-free-from-the-jails-we-create-for-ourselves-the-one-question-most-people-struggle-with-in-life-with-lori-gottliebGet Lori's book here: https://lorigottlieb.com/books/maybe-you-should-talk-to-someone/And follow he Ron social media: https://www.instagram.com/lorigottlieb_author/OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-InsideTracker: Get up to 25% off their entire store at Insidetracker.com/DRLEAF-Blinkist: To get your free week on Blinkist AND 25% off your subscription see: https://www.blinkist.com/nc/partners/cleaning-up-the-mental-mess.-Athletic Greens (my go-to superfood powders and supplements!): To get one year free supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your order see: athleticgreens.com/LEAF.PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:4:40, 24:11 Why Lori wrote Maybe You Should Talk to Someone7:45 Happiness is a byproduct, not an end goal9:20 The difference between counseling & therapy13:33 How therapy helps us discover the truths in ourselves—our knowing14:30 How we change in relation to other people18:35 The epidemic of loneliness19:20 What is vulnerability?23:00 The one question we all ask ourselves26:15 The power of discovering our own agency28:50 Why freedom can be scary31:00 How we can become our own jailors32:00 Why change is so hard32:25 The different stages of change38:00 How some of our relationships can help us back50:30 Why we need to stop putting men & women in an emotional box 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 podcastI talk about the impact of COVID on the brain, how we can manage COVID-related mental health struggles, and how to mentally prepare for a re-opened society and going back to "normal" life.Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-the-covid-pandemic-changed-our-brains-how-to-mentally-prepare-for-a-re-opened-society-going-back-to-normalOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Huzzah (my favorite refreshing probiotic seltzer!): Get your cooler ready and stock up on HUZZAH Probiotic Seltzer by using code DRLEAF for 20% off your order at drinkhuzzah.com.-NOOM: Sign up for your trial at Noom.com/DRLEAF.PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:3:28 How our brains have changed during the pandemic4:00 The mind-brain-body connection5:00 Anxiety has tripled during the pandemic: what can we do?6:15 How our experiences change our mind & brain, and what we can do about it8:20 Why we can’t change what happens TO us but we can change what happens IN us15:15 How get out of “stuck” thinking20:00 How to change the mind and brain & 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.appFollow 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 long-time family friend and amazing young woman Vimbai Masiyiwa about managing mental health as a young adult and millennial, surviving cancer & finding hope, the importance of de-stigmitizing mental health, how culture and religion can impact how we view mental health struggles, the power of education and more!Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/mental-health-advice-for-millennials-young-adults-how-to-find-joy-healing-despite-a-serious-illnessFollow Vimbai on Instagram for more great tips: @vim_masiyiwa OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-NED, a company that makes the highest quality, organic, full spectrum CBD based on the latest science. I take NED’s CBD daily, and have honestly seen a difference in my sleep quality and mental health!  To get 15% off your first order and free shipping visit helloned.com/drleaf or use the code DRLEAF at checkout.PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:2:30, 7:10 Vimbai’s story & why she became a mental health advocate3:00 Vimbai’s battle with cancer & how it impacted her mental health4:30, 13:25, 23:40 How religion & culture can contribute to the stigmatization of mental ill-health6:15 Why it is okay to not be okay6:32, 38:50 The importance of support & community7:30 The power of sharing your story with others8:48 Depression & anxiety are part of being human10:25 Social media & mental health expectations12:05 Why we need to give our minds & brains a break12:40 The need to redefine success17:50 Why we need to change the way we see mental health22:50 The power of self-regulation24:00 How to start shifting the mental health narrative25:50 How younger generations can help teach older generations32:00 Why we need to check in with our kids mentally & model authenticity with your children42:15 Why feeling like you are heard is more important than giving advice43:30 Millennial mental health50:40 Why we need to process, not suppress, difficult emotions53:30 Why Vimbai is passionate about advocating for mental health in AfricaGet my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.comDownload my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appFollow 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 all about childhood depression, who is most affected by it, the signs to look out for, and how to educate our children about mental health. Plus I share some practical solutions to help children learn how to manage their mental health that can be implemented in schools, home, and community centers. Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/practical-solutions-to-help-children-manage-depression-trauma-signs-your-child-may-be-struggling-with-depression-how-mental-ill-health-affects-dnaOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Amen Clinics: Visit amenclinics.com/drleaf and use the promo code DRLEAF10 to get 10% off your first evaluation.-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-Plushcare: Go to https://plushcare.com/drleaf/ to start your FREE 30-day trial.PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:4:30 How to start deconstructing & reconstructing toxic thinking patterns using a metacog6:30 Why we all need to talk about mental health more, including with our children7:00 The most dangerous assumption we make about children’s mental health8:00 How depression, anxiety and other mental health struggles can impact children’s health & development11:10 How mental ill-health can affect our DNA13:10, 16:20 Why it is so important to recognize when our children are struggling mentally and emotionally16:30 How childhood trauma can affect adulthood20:00 Why we need to encourage our children to not suppress how they feel & give them the time to process uncomfortable emotions21:30 Why we need to be careful of early diagnosis, labeling & medication of mental health struggles24:00 Who do we have to educate on mental health & how?25:00 How parents can model good mental health practices & help their children28:00 Why we need to listen to, not judge, our children28:53 How to teach your child about mental & emotional health32:15 Why we need more mental health education in schoolsGet my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.comDownload my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appFollow 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 clinical psychologist Dr. Shefali about her amazing new book, The Radical Awakening, and how we can turn pain into power, embrace our truth and live free.Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/dr-shefaliGet Dr. Shefali's new book here: https://www.aradicalawakening.comOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Public Goods: 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.-LMNT, my favorite electrolyte drink mixes: Get a free LMNT Sample Pack. For more information and to claim your free offer visit: http://drinklmnt.com/Leaf.-BetterHelp: get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/drleaf.-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.PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:1:15 What is a “radical awakening” & why is it important?2:50 The power women have when they embrace their true selves3:10 How to deconstruct toxic patterns in your life4:20 How conditional love leads to inauthenticity & mental health struggles4:55 How to stop repeating your past emotional experiences6:00 How to start being more authentic to yourself11:27 The cultural archetypes that can hold us back12:00 How to manage & heal insecurity14:00 How to control emotional chaos14:40 The power of your narrative: why you should embrace where you are in life right now15:15 Why we need to develop habits of self-reflection16:45 How to start taking ownership of your life21:20 What it means to let go & die to your old self22:00 Why change often involves grief24:00 Toxic masculinity: how does it affect us?25:00 The radical power of an inner awakening27:00 How to celebrate our differences as women and human beingsGet my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.comDownload my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appFollow 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: So, what exactly is “shock-absorbing”? It is kind of like feeling you need to smooth things over all the time or keep the peace/avoid conflict in your relationships. It includes feeling responsible for maintaining harmony in your relationships, trying to justify another person’s negative behavior to blunt their impact, taking on more and more responsibility in a relationship, feeling resentful or over-burdened because you are always trying to keep the peace, or putting up with bad behavior to avoid conflict.Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/are-you-a-shock-absorber-the-signs-how-it-messes-up-your-mental-health-solutionsOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Ancient Nutrition (the best collagen powders!):Go to ancientnutrition.com and use the code DRLEAF at checkout to get up to 20% off your first order!-NOOM: noom.com/DRLEAF-OSEA: You can try OSEA risk-free for 30 days and get free shipping on orders over $50. They even send free samples with every order! Get 10% off your first order with my promo code LEAF at OSEAmalibu.com.-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:3:38 What is a relationship shock absorber?5:15 The difference between a shock absorber & a peacemaker6:30 Signs you may be a toxic shock absorber11:25 The power of learning how to step back or away from a situation12:18, 20:05 How shock absorbing can affect your mental & physical health22:30 Toxic people can emit toxic energy28:50 How to use mind-management to heal shock absorbing habits and improve your relationships42:45 How to tell if someone is manipulating you46:40 Why letting people face the consequences of their behavior can be a good thing51:15 How gratitude can improve your own health and your relationshipsGet my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.comDownload my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appFollow 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 a free Cleaning up your Mental Mess workbook when you sign up for my weekly newsletter at drleaf.comEarly bird tickets on sale now for my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.comSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I speak with Josh Harris, a former pastor and bestselling author who has dramatically shifted his views on purity culture. We discuss everything, from healthier ways to talk about sex and safety and the neuroscience of guilt and shame to the trauma of losing your “tribe” and the incredible power of recognizing your mistakes and changing your mind.Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/josh-harrisOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Amen Clinics: Visit amenclinics.com/drleaf and use the promo code DRLEAF10 to get 10% off your first evaluation.-Athletic Greens: To get one year free supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your order see: athleticgreens.com/LEAF.-NED: Get 15% off your first order and free shipping visit helloned.com/drleaf or use the code DRLEAF at checkout.-Birch Mattresses: Get $200 off ALL mattresses and 2 free eco-rest pillows at Birchliving.com/drleaf. BPODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:2:06, 13:15, 28:44 Why Josh Harris shifted his views on purity culture3:00 Changing your mind and unlearning can be a good thing!5:16 How Josh found the courage to speak out about his past mistakes and how he manages his regret6:00 Why failure is a door to other worlds—it is the ultimate learning experience!6:35 The power of listening to other people’s stories8:05 Why we need to step outside of our “tribe”8:42 The dark side of religion16:50 The pitfalls of always looking for certainty and safety18:50 Why we should avoid black and white thinking22:00 The science behind changing your mind29:00 How to handle to loss of a “tribe” and community31:30 The messy mind and the wise mind: how do they work together?36:00, 56:30 Why fear shouldn’t stop us from finding inner freedom38:02 The power of taking responsibility for your actions39:45 A healthier way to talk about sex and love with children48:30 Shame, guilt and purity culture54:40 How Josh manages his own mental healthGet my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.comDownload my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appFollow 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 a free Cleaning up your Mental Mess workbook when you sign up for my weekly newsletter at drleaf.comEarly bird tickets on sale now for my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.comSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast my husband Mac and I talk about how we manage stress in our own relationship, how we live and work together, and why keeping the peace isn’t always the best thing to do in a relationship.Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/why-keeping-the-peace-may-not-be-the-best-thing-other-relationship-advice-with-my-husband-macOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-BiOptimizers Magnesium: or an exclusive offer for my listeners go to http://www.magbreakthrough.com/leaf and use DRLEAF10 during checkout to save 10% on your order.-Daily Harvest (my favorite food delivery service!): Go to daily-harvest.com and enter promo code DRLEAF to get $25 off your first box!-Four Sigmatic (the best superfood drinks and coffee!): Get up to 40% off + Free Shipping on select bundles. To claim this deal you MUST go to Foursigmatic.com/DRLEAF.PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:2:34 How to manage everyday stressors that can impact your relationships3:00 What do you do if you are constantly around someone who frustrates you?3:30 We can’t always control what happens to us, but we can control what is in us4:40, 11:00, 19:00 How resolving arguments can improve your mental and physical health8:00 Why assumptions are dangerous8:22 Why keeping the peace isn’t always a good thing11:00 The blister study: what does it tell us about arguments and why is important?13:30 Why we need to get comfortable with being uncomfortable and facing our relationship issues13:50 What happens in the brain and body when we don’t resolve arguments or issues18:20 The number one reason we shouldn’t be afraid of conflict25:00 Why we should always ask for clarification and be willing to shift our perceptions29:00 Why we should give ourselves and others grace31:50 The power of self-reflection and how it can help resolve arguments36:00 The most dangerous statement to make during an argument41:50 Why we should do an argument “autopsy”Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.comDownload my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appFollow 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 a free Cleaning up your Mental Mess workbook when you sign up for my weekly newsletter at drleaf.comEarly bird tickets on sale now for my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.comSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I speak with actress and former child star Alyson Stoner about what happens when stardom becomes too much to handle, why she became an advocate for children in the entertainment industry, the dangers of pressuring children from a young age, and how to help children manage stress and pressure.Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/former-disney-channel-star-speaks-about-mental-health-struggles-overcoming-an-eating-disorder-battling-depressionOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-MeUndies: Get your 15% off your first order and free shipping go to MeUndies.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.-InsideTracker: Get up to 25% off their entire store at Insidetracker.com/DRLEAFPODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:2:02 Alyson’s experiences as a child star3:06 How becoming famous affected Alyson’s development3:41 How Alyson uses her experiences to help children in the entertainment industry6:12, 9:05 How labels can help us AND hold us back10:00 Why we all go through mental health struggles11:16 Why Alyson started her advocacy work12:30 The dangers of de-humanizing people in the entertainment industry12:50 The “toddler to train wreck” pipeline18:44 The dangers of putting fame on a pedestal23:50 How stress affects everyone in different ways29:00 How to help children manage their mental health and life’s pressures37:00 How our experiences change our brain and body and affect our wellbeing40:00 Why we can’t always control events but we can learn to control our reactions43:25 The incredible resilience of the human mindGet 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 3747 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.