The Dr. Leaf Show

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

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

SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this week’s podcast I speak with attachment theory expert and psychotherapist Thais Gibson on how our past experiences impact our relationships, how we can use the different attachment styles to better understand ourselves and connect with our partners, why we need to communicate our needs and desires, and how we can reprogram past traumas and heal our relationships.Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.comDownload my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.appSign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747Get your tickets to my 2021 Mental Health Retreat: https://www.drleafconference.comOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-LMNT Electrolytes (my-go to!): Claim a free LMNT Sample Pack at http://drinklmnt.com/Leaf-BiOptimizers: For an exclusive offer for my listeners go to http://www.magbreakthrough.com/leaf and use DRLEAF10 during checkout to save 10% on your order.-InsideTracker: Get up to 25% off their entire store at InsideTracker.com/drleafPODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:1:30 How Thais got her unique name2:00 How Thais struggled with and overcame her addiction to painkillers5:07 What is the personal development school?7:30 What are the different attachment styles, and why are they important?28:50 Relationships and the different attachment styles30:00 How to reprogram patterns of thought and heal core woundsADDITIONAL RESOURCES:-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resourcesFollow me on social media for daily mental health tips & strategies:-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/--Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf-Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf-Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

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

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.