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: 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.

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 talk about identity and its relationship to mental health, and how our environment shapes and impacts our individuality. I decided to do this episode in response to the many messages and emails I get from people who are struggling with low self-esteem—people who feel that their identity has been crushed or stolen by the challenges they have faced.Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/a-5-step-neurocycle-to-manage-low-self-esteem-how-to-find-your-identity-again-after-a-crisis-or-challengeOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Athletic Greens (my fav daily all-in-one superfood powder that tastes great!): Get one year free supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your order see: athleticgreens.com/LEAF.-Feetures (the BEST socks): Get $10 Off Your First Pair of Feetures when you go to feetures.com/DRLEAF.-Framebridge: Go to Framebridge.com and use promo code DRLEAF you’ll save an additional 15% off your first order.-NOOM: For your more info see: noom.com/DRLEAF.PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:2:30 What is identity?6:10 How our environment can impact our identity7:20 Perfectionism and identity8:15 How our experiences can shape how we see ourselves and the world11:00 How an identity crisis can impact your mental wellbeing19:05 An enhancement versus a competitive mindset: which is better?21:00 How to manage envy and jealousy24:00 Signs of an identity crisis24:27 Identity and social media25:20 No one else can do what you can do—no one thinks, feels or chooses like you do28:30 Nature v. nurture28:50 What is your I-factor?44:25 Why identity is not a fixed thing—it is a process49:30 How to mind-manage an identity crisis and do an “identity check”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 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 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 Poppy Jamie, founder of Happy Not Perfect, a popular podcast and meditation app for anxiety. We discuss everything from understanding anxiety and the importance of self-compassion to the link between mind, brain and body, how to own and manage panic attacks and anxiety, and how to unwire perfectionism once and for all! Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/unwiring-perfectionism-how-flexible-thinking-can-help-reduce-anxiety-stress-with-poppy-jamieGet Poppy's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Not-Perfect-Challenge-Thoughts-ebook/dp/B089S7JGFHFollow her on Instagram: @poppyjamieOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-BetterHelp (the best online therapy app): get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/drleaf-Boll & Branch, a fair-trade company that knows high-quality sleep doesn’t stop at your mattress: Get an exclusive 15% off your first set of sheets with promo code DRLEAF at bollandbranch.com-NED (the CBD company I highly recommend): Get 15% off your first order and free shipping visit helloned.com/drleaf or use the code DRLEAF at checkout.PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:4:00, 35:00 The difference between flexible & stiff thinking11:40 Why we should never compare our traumas to other people’s mental health struggles13:30 The importance of acknowledging, not suppressing, how you feel14:50 Why you should give yourself permission to have a “recovery day/week/month” after small & big stressors15:42 The dangers of perfectionism16:30 Why Poppy wrote her book Happy Not Perfect17:00 Why Meditation doesn’t work for everyone20:50 The dangers of black & white thinking28:55 Why need to examine & challenge our core beliefs38:30 Why we should be changing!39:40 The importance of connection, curiosity, choice & commitment48:00 Choosing between fear & loveGet 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 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-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.comSHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk all about anxiety, surprising reasons you may be anxious, some of my top tips to reduce anxiety, and how to use the 5 step Neurocycle to manage daily anxiety. Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/surprising-reasons-you-may-be-anxious-how-to-use-the-neurocycle-to-manage-reduce-anxietyOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-InsideTracker: Get up to 25% off their entire store at Insidetracker.com/DRLEAF.-LMNT: Get a free LMNT Sample Pack—you only have to cover the cost of shipping (which is just $5 for US customers)! For more information and to claim your free offer visit: http://drinklmnt.com/Leaf.-Reliefband, the #1 FDA-Cleared anti-nausea wristband: To get 20% off your Reliefband order and free shipping, go to reliefband.com and use promo code DRLEAF-Public Goods, my one-stop shop for sustainable, high quality everyday essentials made from clean ingredients at an affordable price: Receive $15 off your first Public Goods order with NO MINIMUM purchase. PLUS right now, receive your choice of either a free pack of bamboo straws or reusable food storage wraps with your order. Just go to publicgoods.com/DRLEAF or use code DRLEAF at checkout.PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:1:30 Common anxiety issues many people face2:50, 5:25 Anxiety is a normal human response, not an incurable brain disease4:20 How unmanaged anxiety can affect our mental & physical health5:50 Anxiety as a description, not a label or identity6:15 Why we need to become thought detectives when we feel anxious6:30 Anxiety is a warning signal that we need to listen to7:35 How our experiences are built into our brain and body13:00, 21:00 How to use mind-management to deal with anxiety in the moment17:40 How to manage PTSD-related anxiety27:00 The cause of your anxiety is in your narrative, or what happened to you, not just in your brain27:40 How seeing your anxiety as a messenger gives you a sense of agency29:30 How to manage COVID-related anxietyGet 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 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-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.

https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/healing-depression-burnout-with-michelle-williams-how-to-help-a-child-struggling-with-depressionGet 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 a free Cleaning up your Mental Mess workbook when you sign up for my weekly newsletter at drleaf.com SHOW DESCRIPTION: I speak to my dear friend and award-winning singer Michelle Williams about her new book Checking In, how she healed from intense depression, signs of depression, and how to help a child who is struggling with depression. Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/healing-depression-burnout-with-michelle-williams-how-to-help-a-child-struggling-with-depressionGet Michelle's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Checking-Getting-about-Depression-Life/dp/1400223334/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1622050624&sr=8-1OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:Amen Clinics: Visit amenclinics.com/drleaf and use the promo code DRLEAF10 to get 10% off your first evaluation.Athletic Greens: Get one year free supply of vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your order see: athleticgreens.com/LEAF.BLUblox, the best light-blocking glasses: Get up to 15% off your BLUblox products use the code DRLEAF at checkout: Blublox.com.Birch Mattresses: Check out Birchliving.com/drleaf. Birch is giving $200 off ALL mattresses and 2 free eco-rest pillows to my listeners!PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:7:00 Why depression will look different for everyone9:40 How parenting styles can be passed down through generations and affect children’s mental health17:45 The importance of giving children affection without conditions20:00 The power of healthy, loving touch28:30 Why forgiveness helps you heal33:28 Michelle’s own mental health struggles36:40 Why we need to give ourselves permission to take the time to check in with ourselves39:22 Why depressed people can look successful and happy on the outside41:00 The danger of negative self-talk48:00 How Michelle manages her own mental health Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.