CLEANING UP YOUR MENTAL MESS with Dr. Caroline Leaf

Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.comSign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about the neuroscience of kindness, the impact kindness has on our mind, brain and body and how to use mind management to be more kind to improve your mental AND physical health!Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/the-secret-ingredient-to-better-mental-health-how-kindness-changes-your-brain-the-power-of-mirror-neuronsOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-NOOM: noom.com/DRLEAF.-Third Love Bras: To get up to 20% off your Third Love Bra order see: thirdlove/drleaf.PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:4:00 Why kindness is essential in my life and business4:23 Kindness and compassion are superhuman tools that can change our brain and biology for the better!5:47 Why we need to be kind to others AND ourselves!8:20 Why you need to train yourself to be more kind9:00 The negative effects of being unkind9:11 How kindness teaches us to be a responder, not a reactor10:10 What kindness is and what it is not15:15 How kindness impacts the mind and brain21:00 Why our brains and bodies love it when we are kind!22:00 The incredible science behind kindness23:40 How being unkind can lead to “stuck” thinking29:30 How to manage your mind to train yourself to be more kind40:11 Tips on how to be more kind to yourself and othersADDITIONAL 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.comSign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I speak with Holocaust survivor, world-renowned psychologist and best-selling author Dr. Edith Eger about her experiences in Nazi Germany and as a psychologist working with other trauma survivors, as well as the incredible power of the human mind and vital life lessons we all can benefit from.Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/invaluable-advice-on-resilience-healing-from-a-holocaust-survivorOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-PlushCare: Start your membership today. Go to https://plushcare.com/drleaf/ to start your FREE 30-day trial.-BiOptimizer’s Cognibiotics: Get up to 49% off your order and free shipping on select packages at cognibiotics.com/drleaf.-Huzzah: Get 20% off your order with the code DRLEAF at https://drinkhuzzah.com.-BLUblox: To get up to 15% off your BLUblox products use the code DRLEAF20 at checkout: Blublox.com.PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:3:22 Dr. Eger’s experiences in Auschwitz7:26 Why you need to pay attention to what you are paying attention to!8:30 The power of perspective9:35 The power of a probability mindset10:41 Why you need to love yourself14:33 How to see the current COVID-19 pandemic15:20 Why time doesn’t heal everything26:28 Would you like to be married to you?28:05 The power of choice31:40 The power of connecting with others40:06 Why reframing the past is so important44:10 Trauma recovery and the power of feeling59:50 Getting to the root of your thoughts, feelings and behaviors1:00:42 The worst prisons are the ones we create in our mindsADDITIONAL 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.comSign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747SHOW DESCRIPTION: Although it may seem contradictory, letting your mind daydream is actually really good for your mental health! In this podcast I talk about the many mental and physical health benefits of just letting your mind wander, and how to do "thinker" moments correctly so you get the most out of these moments. Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/why-we-need-more-thinker-moments-the-mental-health-benefits-of-daydreaming-doodlingOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Athletic Greens (a daily all-in-one superfood powder): To get one year free supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your order see: athleticgreens.com/LEAF.-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 (highest quality, organic, full spectrum CBD): To get 15% off your first order and free shipping visit helloned.com/drleaf or use the code DRLEAF at checkout.PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:4:00 Why daydreaming is so good for your mind and brain4:20 The mind is always active, even when you are asleep5:55 How daydreaming harnesses the power of your mind6:42 What is a thinker moment?7:20 Why the brain needs to rest8:00 How thinker moments reboot the brain8:10 How thinker moments improve mental and brain health12:00 The science behind daydreaming17:33 How thinker moments bring balance in the brain20:20 How to use thinker moments to improve your healthADDITIONAL 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.comSign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I speak with trauma survivor and life coach Nate Postlethwait about recovering from trauma, how to do inner child work to heal childhood trauma, and the cleansing power of grief and finding true, long-term healing.Read the blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-do-inner-child-work-to-heal-trauma-how-to-find-the-right-therapist-to-help-you-heal-your-traumaNate's website: natepost.comInstagram: @nate_postlethwaitOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Thrive Market: Try Thrive Market today and become a member risk-free! Go to thrivemarket.com/DRLEAF and you’ll get up to 25% off your first order and a FREE gift: -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.PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:3:08 How understanding the mind-brain connection helped Nate deal with his trauma7:34 Why Nate became a certified wellness coach9:40 Nate’s inspiring story14:00 The cleansing power of grief17:30 Why there is nothing natural about trauma22:00 How shame is related to human innocence24:20 Why trauma and sexuality are two very different things27:16 How to deal with the grief of lost time39:20 The danger of conversion therapy45:08 How to help someone who has experienced trauma51:32 Why agency is so important when it comes to healing1:03:00 The power of breath workADDITIONAL 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.comSign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about the surprising reasons why you may not be sleeping well, and how to use mind management (the Neurocycle) to improve your sleep and mental health.Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-use-the-neurocycle-to-improve-sleep-quality-overcome-sleeping-issues-surprising-reasons-why-you-may-be-struggling-to-sleepOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-ThirdLove Bras: To get 20% off your first order go to thirdlove.com/DRLEAF.-Feetures Socks: $10 Off Your First Pair of Feetures when you go to feetures.com/DRLEAF.-Four Sigmatic Coffee: Get up to 40% off + Free Shipping on Mushroom Coffee bundles. To claim this deal you MUST go to Foursigmatic.com/DRLEAF.-BiOptimizers Cognibiotics: Get up to 49% off your order and free shipping on select packages at cognibiotics.com/drleaf.PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:7:28 Why you should stop worrying about not sleeping8:08 There is a cost to pathologizing a lack of sleep12:20 Why it is better to think about sleep in cycles20:27 Why daydreaming can help you sleep better26:00 How some all-nighters are actually good for you!29:40 Why preparing for sleep begins when you wake up30:37 How to Neurocycle for better sleepADDITIONAL 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 here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.comSign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747SHOW DESCRIPTION: Childhood is a very vulnerable period in our lives: we are growing, developing and learning how to see ourselves and the world around us. This, in turn, can affect how we ourselves function as adults—soon, a very toxic, generational cycle of trauma can be set up! In this podcast I speak to holistic psychologist Dr. Nicole LePera about healing childhood trauma, ending codependency, and overcoming toxic habits and behaviors. She also shares some great tools to help you break free from destructive behaviors to reclaim and recreate your life. Read the show blog here:https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/identifying-healing-childhood-trauma-how-to-break-up-with-codependency-destructive-habitsGet Dr. Nicole's new book here: https://yourholisticpsychologist.com/book/OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Munk Pack: Get 20% off your first purchase with the code DRLEAF at checkout: https://munkpack.com.-Ritual: Get 10% off your first three months of Ritual multivitamins see: ritual/drleaf-Honey: Get Honey today for FREE at joinhoney.com/DRLEAF.PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:2:15 Why Nicole wrote her new book7:30 Why we all have dark nights of the soul13:44 Why there is always hope21:22 What is consciousness and why is it important?26:28 Why we need to give ourselves permission to embrace and experience what we are going through36:00 Is CBT good for us?39:00 What is addiction and can it be healed?44:00 Practical tips for dealing with past wounds and traumas54:20 How to help someone who has no hopeADDITIONAL 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 here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.comSign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about how to Neurocycle to break the cycles of OCD (obsessive-compulsive thinking) and avoid getting stuck in toxic thinking patterns and rumination.Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-use-the-neurocycle-to-break-the-cycle-of-ocd-thinking-manage-intrusive-thoughtsOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Best Fiends: Download Best Fiends today for free on the Apple App Store or Google Play.-Jenni Kayne, my favorite online store, which has a beautiful selection of clothes and home goods that will become your favorite forever pieces! Get 15% off your first order when you use code DRLEAF at checkout: https://jennikayne.com.-Noom: For your special offer see: noom.com/DRLEAF.PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:3:50 What OCD thinking is5:10 How OCD thinking can become a toxic thinking habit that affects your health8:35 How to get out of “stuck” thinking and rumination through self-regulation12:05 How helping others helps you!13:00 Why OCD is not a brain disease15:00 How OCD thinking becomes a coping mechanism17:00 What you think about the most will grow and affect your wellbeing21:00 How to use the Neurocycle mind management technique to heal OCD thinkingADDITIONAL 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.comSign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about how to use the Neurocycle to break the toxic cycles we have in our lives, whether these come from our own past or are a pattern that is inherited as generational trauma. I also discuss how the Neurocycle changes genes, and I explain how epigenetics works!Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-use-the-neurocycle-to-break-cycles-heal-generational-trauma-end-toxic-family-patterns-how-the-neurocycle-influences-epigenetics-changes-genesOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-BLUBlox Glasses (the BEST glasses to help black damaging artificial blue light!): To get up to 15% off your BLUblox products use the code DRLEAF20 at checkout: Blublox.com.-NED (the CBD company I use & recommend): To get 15% off your first order or 20% off your first subscription order and free shipping, visit helloned.com/drleaf or use the code DRLEAF at checkout.PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:1:30 How to break generational trauma patterns2:35 Why you can never escape your mind—your mind is always in action!3:00 What mind management is and why it is so important4:00 How we can change our genetic code with our thinking5:30 What happens when we don’t manage our minds9:20 How your perceptions become a part of who you are15:30 How our past experiences impact our present memories16:06 What is generational trauma and how to use the Neurocycle to overcome inherited toxic cycles16:30 How our mind, that is our ability to think, feel and choose, impacts our genetic expression25:56 How to reconceptualize generational patterns and trauma36:00 Why your past does not have to be your destinyADDITIONAL 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.

**Pre-order my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess BEFORE MARCH 2nd & get access to exclusive pre-order bonuses like a workbook, bonus chapters, access to an exclusive virtual book club with me, discounts on my favorite mood-boosting supplements, and more: 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 3747SHOW DESCRIPTION: We all need to learn how to clean up our mental mess, even children! In fact, the younger we learn to self-regulate out thoughts, feelings and emotions, the better off we will be later on in life. In this podcast I talk about how to teach your child to manage their thoughts and emotions using the Neurocycle method I have researched and developed over the past 3 and half decades, the importance of teaching your child deep breathing, why brain-building exercises are so important for your child, how to calm your child down when they are feeling anxious or scared, the importance of play and rest, and more!OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Athletic greens: Get a one year free supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your order see: athleticgreens.com/LEAF.-Four stigmatic coffee (my favorite coffee packed with superfoods & brain-boosting nutrients!): Get up to 40% off + Free Shipping on Mushroom Coffee bundles: Foursigmatic.com/drleaf.PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:2:41 Why teaching your child to manage their mind is so important3:28 How brain-building with your children will help them manage their mental health5:00 Why so many children are battling with their mental health9:30 Why we need to let our children play, rest and use their imagination11:42 How to help a child who is battling at school20:00 How mental health labels can affect a child’s identity27:20 Why we need to be authentic and open with our children32:36 What to do when you notice a change in your child’s behavior35:00 How to use the Neurocycle with your childADDITIONAL 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.

**Pre-order my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess BEFORE MARCH 2nd & get access to exclusive pre-order bonuses like a workbook, bonus chapters, access to an exclusive virtual book club with me, discounts on my favorite mood-boosting supplements, and more: 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 3747 SHOW DESCRIPTION: Here's a little early sneak peak of my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess! You can get your audible copy on Audible, Amazon, wherever you get audio books. Or click here: Get Audio Book  Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/cleaning-up-your-mental-mess-chapter-one OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: -BiOptimizers: Power up your immunity today and try Leaky Gut Guardian risk-free by visiting www.bioptimizers.com/drleaf and use DRLEAF10 to receive 10% off any order. -Munk Pack: Get 20% off your first purchase of ANY Munk Pack product by visiting munkpack.com and entering code DRLEAF at checkout. 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/drcarolineleaf If 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.