The Dr. Leaf Show

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: Think of the last time you had an argument and how it made you feel, both physically and mentally. Pretty bad, right? Well, it is not all just in your head! Unresolved arguments can be harmful to your health, and can potentially decrease your longevity! In this podcast I talk about the importance of resolving arguments, how arguments impact your physical health, and how to become a responder not a reactor. Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-become-a-responder-not-a-reactor-how-arguments-affect-your-dna-how-to-use-mind-management-to-resolve-an-argumentOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Blublox, the best light-blocking glasses and sleep masks: To get up to 15% off your BLUblox products use the code DRLEAF at checkout BLUblox.com-Ancient Nutrition: Go to ancientnutrition.com and use the code DRLEAF at checkout to get up to 20% off your first order!-Daily Harvest: Go to dailyharvest.com and enter promo code DRLEAF to get $25 off your first box!-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!PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:3:30 What the blister study tells us about arguments5:00 Arguments impact how we function physically & mentally5:35 How resolving arguments can improve our emotional health8:36 Why agreeing to disagree can be a good thing9:10 How your experience of an argument changes your brain and biology10:08 How arguments affect your DNA and cellular health10:34 Unresolved arguments can impact your immune system!12:00 How to use mind management to resolve an argument and improve your mental and physical health16:00 Why resolving arguments improves overall health and wellbeing24:26 How avoiding an argument or resolving an issue can make you anxious26:10 How self-regulated mind management can help you become a responder instead of a reactorADDITIONAL 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 to psychiatrist, professor and author Dr. Jud Brewer about on how anxiety drives our lives, what we can do to break the habit loops that keep us anxious, techniques to uproot anxiety at its source and manage our triggers, and more!Get Dr. Jud's book: https://drjud.com/bookTwitter: https://twitter.com/judbrewerInstagram: https://instagram.com/dr.judRead the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/unwinding-anxietyOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Huzzah, the most delicious, low sugar seltzers that are filled with probiotics for optimal gut and brain health! Get 20% off your order with the code DRLEAF at https://drinkhuzzah.com.-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.-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, and you will receive your order with a no questions asked 30-day money back guarantee!PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:2:20 Why Dr. Judd loves helping people overcome anxiety3:30 How to start unwinding anxiety in your life6:37, 19:05 The importance of learning how the mind works8:40 Why we need to understand the reward/value system of the brain10:45 Why we need to become aware of a habit to change it14:30 Why awareness alone is not enough22:26 The importance of asking ourselves how rewarding our values are to us in the moment—is this habit still serving me?23:15 Curiosity is a superpower!31:45 How anxiety hides in bad habits35:55 The importance of always being kind to ourselves40:10 Why anxiety doesn’t improve our performance48:10 How Dr. Judd manages his own anxiety and mental 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 talk about why forgetting doesn’t fix or heal something, and how to use reconceptualizing and mind-management to heal the past and find true and sustainable peace. Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/why-forgetting-doesn-t-fix-anythingOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Amen Clinics: Visit amenclinics.com/drleaf and use the promo code DRLEAF10 to get 10% off your first evaluation.-NED (my go to CBD oil brand): To get 15% off your first order and free shipping visit helloned.com/drleaf or use the code DRLEAF at checkout.-Four Sigmatic: Get up to 40% off + Free Shipping on Mushroom Coffee bundles. To claim this deal you MUST go to Foursigmatic.com/DRLEAF.-PlushCare: Go to https://plushcare.com/drleaf/ to start your FREE 30-day trial.PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:2:07 Why forgetting doesn’t fix something2:20 Thoughts are real things in our brain that impact us mentally and physically2:46 Your mind is not your brain3:50 Our experiences change our brain and biology4:51 Why we need to make our thoughts and experiences work for us and not against us through mind management5:35 Why we cannot just forget what we have experienced, and how suppressing or ignoring a painful experience can impact our health9:25 How our immune system responds to our negative experiences11:30 Why trauma and toxic experiences are so hard to process16:10, 36:15 Why we cannot just pretend something didn’t happen to us or try to suppress a bad memory16:35 How to face your issues and reconceptualize them using mind management19:00 Why we need to connect with others and share what we are going through to get context and perspective28:22 Techniques to deal with negative experiences in the moment when everything seems too much30:40 Why we cannot change or heal what we are not aware of32:05 How to compartmentalize toxic memories and experiences so that you can calm down and cope in the momentADDITIONAL 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 to former Navy Seal and bestselling author Brandon Webb about how to face your fears and use them to your advantage, healing PTSD, how to help veterans and active military members with their mental health, and more!Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/brandon-webbFor more info on Brandon and to get his books: https://brandontylerwebb.comOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-Feetures: Get $10 Off Your First Pair of Feetures when you go to feetures.com/DRLEAF.-BiOptimizer’s Cognibiotics: Get up to 49% off your order and free shipping on select packages at cognibiotics.com/drleaf.-MeUndies: Get 15% off your first order and free shipping at meundies.com/DRLEAF.PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:1:30 Brandon’s time as a Navy Seal3:00 Brandon’s experience with burnout, and why he left the military to start his own businesses3:46 Failure as a learning experience4:15 Why Brandon loves writing books, and his exciting new novel!7:20 What it is like having PTSD in the military10:30 Using the outdoors as therapy13:00 Why people often see therapy as something to be ashamed of15:51 Why transitioning out of the military today is so challenging18:00 The power of purpose and meaning20:25 Why PTSD as a coping mechanism, not a disease24:28 Why training in the military should change33:03 Men’s mental health and “toxic masculinity”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/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 life is not an “either this or that” game. Rather, it is an “and” game, which means that it is normal to hold two or more opposing ideas or feelings in your head at the same time, even in your relationships, and accepting this will save you a lot of mental distress!Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/this-one-word-will-improve-your-mental-health-relationships-the-dangers-of-black-white-thinkingOFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:-BLUblox, the best light-blocking glasses: To get up to 15% off your BLUblox products use the code DRLEAF20 at checkout: Blublox.com.-Honey scours the internet for promo codes and applies the best one it finds to your cart: Get Honey today for FREE at join honey.com/drleaf-Jenni Kayne, my favorite online store: Get 15% off your first order when you use code DRLEAF at checkout: https://jennikayne.com-Ritual, my favorite multivitamin brand: To get 10% off your first three months of Ritual multivitamins see: https://ritual.com/drleafPODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:2:34, 5:40 Why life is not an either/or game3:00 You can hold two opposing views in your mind at the same time3:11 How you can love someone and be triggered by someone at the same time4:45 The dangers of toxic avoidance8:50 How to deal with guilt and shame in relationships12:25 How writing helps integrate your thinking17:15 How to use mind management and the Neurocycle to heal your relationships18:17 Why you can’t change someone—you can only change yourself!19:00 The importance of clear boundaries in your relationships21:55 The way we show up in our relationships has a reason—we don’t live in a vacuum!24:00 How to go from reacting to responding in your relationships28:10 Why change is not easy but always worth it!-Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources -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 NY Times bestselling author and renown speaker Luvvie Ajayi Jones about how fear is often the enemy of progress, how to become a professional troublemaker, what we need to get right within ourselves before we do the things that scare us but also help us grow, how to use your voice for the greater good, how to find your unique voice and inner strength, and more!Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/a-professional-guide-to-doing-the-necessary-but-scary-things-facing-your-fears-finding-your-voice-tips-to-overcome-imposter-syndromeFor more on Luvvie: https://luvvie.org/about/OFFERS 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.-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:1:20 What is a “professional troublemaker”?3:00 Why we should normalize our fears4:40 Why people often refuse to do better7:50 How fear can hold us back11:40 Why courage is not the absence of fear14:42 The power of perspective18:23 Why we all need to learn to look inward24:37 Why you need to own the space you have given27:45 How to embrace who you are and own up your own space35:20 The difference between arrogance and owning who you are and what you are good at36:00 The power of trusting where you are37:42 Why you need to “fail loudly”39:19 The power of asking for more40:17 Why boundaries are important43:11 Outsource yourself and learn how to ask for help-My website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources -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 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.