The Dr. Leaf Show

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.

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.