Dr. Caroline Leaf Podcast

In this episode I discuss 5 more simple and effective mental self-care techniques that will not only increase brain health, decrease anxiety, but also improve your mental health and mood! A few of the tips I discuss are also great for helping with panic attacks.2019 Mental Health Summit: https://drleafconference.comFor more info on my research project and to donate: https://www.drleafresearch.comVisit my website at drleaf.com for more resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health! And be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter to get even more mental self-care tips delivered to your inbox weekly and to see my upcoming events (you can sign up at drleaf.com!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I discuss 5 simple, practical, and effective tips that are guaranteed to boost your mental health and reduce anxiety in your life. Tune in next week for part 2 where I discuss 5 more tips! 2019 Mental Health Summit: https://drleafconference.comFor more info on my research project and to donate: https://www.drleafresearch.comVisit my website at drleaf.com for more resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health! And be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter to get even more mental self-care tips delivered to your inbox weekly and to see my upcoming events! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Performance anxiety is not just something athletes, actors, speakers, students or CEOs feel. At some point in your life I am sure you have felt the pressure to perform a certain way or achieve a certain goal. And if you are anything like me, sometimes that pressure can cause extreme anxiety, stress, and mental blocks.In this podcast I discuss how to deal with performance anxiety whether or not you are an athlete, speaker, or executive. I also discuss some tips that will help overcome mental blocks that come from performance anxiety.2019 Mental Health Summit: https://drleafconference.comFor more info on, and to join in my research project: https://www.drleafresearch.comSWITCH app (coming soon!): https://theswitch.appVisit my website at drleaf.com for more resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health!Don't forget to leave me a review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why do we keep making the same mistakes over and over again even though we know it's wrong? How do we stop this? In this episode I discuss why we keep making the same mistakes and how to put an end to these bad habits.2019 Mental Health Summit: https://drleafconference.comFor more info on, and to join in my research project: https://www.drleafresearch.comSWITCH app (coming soon!): https://theswitch.appVisit my website at drleaf.com for more resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I really struggled with social anxiety, and sometimes still do but there is a way to overcome this. In this episode I discuss what is social anxiety, why we feel it, and how to overcome it using a few simple steps.2019 Mental Health Summit: https://drleafconference.comFor more info on, and to join in my research project: https://www.drleafresearch.comVisit my website at drleaf.com for more resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I discuss the difference between people-pleasing & peace-making, how to identify if you are a people-pleaser, why it's dangerous, and how to stop people-pleasing for good.Resources:THINK LEARN SUCCEED: https://store.drleaf.com/collections/frontpage/products/think-learn-succeed-bookTHE PERFECT YOU: https://store.drleaf.com/collections/frontpage/products/the-perfect-you2019 Mental Health Summit: https://drleafconference.comFor more info on, and to join in my research project: https://www.drleafresearch.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you find yourself overthinking and overanalyzing every situation? Or perhaps it's something someone said? Do you find yourself getting more and more worked up the more you overthink?In this episode I discuss why we overthink, why it's bad for our mental health, and how to stop overthinking and overanalyzing once and for all.For more resources and info check out my website drleaf.com2019 Mental Health Summit: https://drleafconference.comFor more info on, and to join in my research project: https://www.drleafresearch.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So many people have asked me how to find the root of anxiety, depression, etc. We can feel the effects but in order to overcome these mental health issues we need to know what they are. In this episode I give 5 steps to identifying and eliminating the root of mental health problems. For more info on my research project and how you can get involved visit: https://www.drleafresearch.comFor more info on my 2019 Conference and to register visit: https://drleafconference.comTo sign up for my weekly newsletter go to: https://drleaf.comFor more info about my new app Switch (coming soon!!): https://theswitch.app. To get the pre-order special (less 30%) go to: https://theswitch.app/promo/To purchase THINK LEARN SUCCEED, SWITCH ON YOUR BRAIN, or any of my other books visit drleaf.com or Amazon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have all had to face failure and disappointment in our lives. These negative experiences can really drain us emotionally and mentally, and if not dealt with correctly can create toxic structures in our brains. In this episode I discuss 5 steps to correctly dealing with disappointment and failure in order to move on and protect our mental health, and how to turn every failure into an opportunity to improve and grow.For more info on my research project and how you can get involved visit: https://www.drleafresearch.comFor more info on my 2019 Conference and to register visit: https://drleafconference.comTo sign up for my weekly newsletter go to: https://drleaf.comFor more info about my new app Switch (coming soon!!): https://theswitch.app. To get the pre-order special (less 30%) go to: https://theswitch.app/promo/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An overwhelming majority fear and avoid change, yet change is one of the best things for mental, spiritual, emotional, and physical development. Even if we are one of those rare people who like change, it is often becuase we are more in love with the idea of change than the process itself. If it is so good why do we hate change? In this episode I discuss why we avoid change, how to train your brain to embrace and love change, and how to know when change is good and worth the effort.This is the seventh episode in my Think Learn Succeed series. For more info on my research project and how you can get involved visit: https://www.drleafresearch.comFor more info on my 2019 Conference and to register (early bird tickets end March 31st!!) visit: https://drleafconference.comTo sign up for my weekly newsletter go to: https://drleaf.comFor more info about my new app Switch (coming soon!!): https://theswitch.app. To get the pre-order special (less 30%) go to: https://theswitch.app/promo/  Get your copy of Think Learn Su

We have all experienced the Monday blues and Sunday scares. Some of you may experience it so intensely it may leave you feeling sick with anxiety. So how do we deal with the dread of Mondays and better prepare for the week ahead? In this episode I discuss some mental self-care techniques to help you prepare mentally for a busy week ahead and tips to help you avoid burnout. This is the sixth episode in my Think Learn Succeed series. For more info on my research project and how you can get involved visit: https://www.drleafresearch.comFor more info on my 2019 Conference and to register (early bird tickets end March 31st!!) visit: https://drleafconference.comTo sign up for my weekly newsletter go to: https://drleaf.comFor more info about my new app Switch (coming soon!!): https://theswitch.app. To get the pre-order special (less 30%) go to: https://theswitch.app/promo/  Get your copy of Think Learn Succeed less 20% with code TLS20: https://store.drleaf.com/collections/frontpage/products/think-learn-succeed-bookA

Why do we forget names? Why is learning important? In this episode I discuss the main reasons we forget things, how to improve memory and learn even if you don't like the subject, and why learning correctly is one of the most beneficial things we can do to improve our mental health. This is the fifth episode in my Think Learn Succeed series. For more info on my research project and how you can get involved visit: https://www.drleafresearch.comFor more info on my 2019 Conference and to register (early bird tickets end March 31st!!) visit: https://drleafconference.comTo sign up for my weekly newsletter go to: https://drleaf.comFor more info about my new app Switch (coming soon!!) and to get the pre-order special (less 30%) go to: https://theswitch.app Get your copy of Think Learn Succeed less 20% with code TLS20: https://store.drleaf.com/collections/frontpage/products/think-learn-succeed-book(Also available on Amazon, Kindle, and Audiobook: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=think+learn+succeed+by+dr+caroline+leaf&

Mindfulness is a very hot topic now. And there are many benefits to being mindful through prayer or meditation. However, research has shown that mindfulness is not enough to help create sustainable healthy mental habits. We need to go beyond mindfulness. In this episode I discuss the benefits of mindfulness, and how to go beyond this first step. I also discuss the correct way to use mindfulness and the other 4 steps to deal with a crisis in the heat of the moment. This is the fourth episode in my Think Learn Succeed Podcast Series. To get even more tips and tools to help you improve your mental health be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter: https://drleaf.comThe SWITCH app is coming to iTunes and Google Play early 2019!!For more info on my new app SWITCH go to: https://theswitch.app. get 30% off a year subscription when you pre-order today: http://theswitch.app/promo/About the 2019 Mental Health Initiative:I am making 2019 the year of mental health! Each month I will tackle a specific problem, issue, and

We have all felt shame and guilt in our lives, and sometimes it feels like it never ends. We feel guilty for feeling guilty, and we feel ashamed to feel shame... We cannot seem to escape the shame spiral. Sound familiar? If you are struggling with shame, guilt, or condemnation then this episode is for you. In this episode I discuss why we feel shame, what it does in our brains and bodies, and how to get out of the shame spiral for good. This is the third episode in my Think Learn Succeed Book Club Podcast Series.To get even more tips and tools to help you improve your mental health be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter: https://drleaf.comThe SWITCH app is coming to iTunes and Google Play early 2019!!For more info on my new app SWITCH go to: https://theswitch.app. get 30% off a year subscription when you pre-order today: http://theswitch.app/promo/About the 2019 Mental Health Initiative:I am making 2019 the year of mental health! Each month I will tackle a specific problem, issue, and concept related to

In this episode I break down the 4 most popular brain myths in society, why they are myths, and what the science is actually saying. This is the second episode in my Think Learn Succeed Book Club podcast series. To get even more tips and tools to help you improve your mental health be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter: https://drleaf.comThe SWITCH app is coming to iTunes and Google Play early 2019!!For more info on my new app SWITCH go to: https://theswitch.app. get 30% off a year subscription when you pre-order today: http://theswitch.app/promo/About the 2019 Mental Health Initiative:I am making 2019 the year of mental health! Each month I will tackle a specific problem, issue, and concept related to mental ill health. I will be discussing major issues in the current mental health system AND how to find healing for yourself or a loved one.I’m excited to announce that for the February and March Mental Health Initiative we are going to be doing another book club! Over the next eight weeks we will be goi

Why do we remember bad haircuts more than good ones? Why does it feel so much easier to think negatively than positively? In this episode I discuss why we remember the negative more than the positive, how this impacts our brains reward system, an dhow this develops in toxic habits. I also give 5 tips on how to stop negative thinking habits, and cultivate positive mindsets. This is the first episode in my THINK LEARN SUCCEED book club podcast series. To get even more tips and tools to help you improve your mental health be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter: https://drleaf.comThe SWITCH app is coming to iTunes and Google Play early 2019!!For more info on my new app SWITCH go to: https://theswitch.app. get 30% off a year subscription when you pre-order today: http://theswitch.app/promo/  About the 2019 Mental Health Initiative:I am making 2019 the year of mental health! Each month I will tackle a specific problem, issue, and concept related to mental ill health. I will be discussing major issues in the cu

In this episode I discuss how to use the concepts in the Perfect You to help young children and/or teenagers find their identities and understand their unique minds. This is the final episode in my Perfect You series.**Sign up for my weekly newsletter to get even more tips, updates, specials, and more: https://drleaf.comAbout the 2019 Mental Health Initiative:I am making 2019 the year of mental health! Each month I will tackle a specific problem, issue, and concept related to mental ill health. I will be discussing major issues in the current mental health system AND how to find healing for yourself or a loved one.I’m excited to announce that for the February and March Mental Health Initiative we are going to be doing another book club! Over the next eight weeks we will be going through my latest book, Think Learn Succeed!I decided to spread the book over two months because there is just so much to unpack and discuss. Like the January Perfect You book club, there will be weekly YouTube Live sessions that go o

In this episode I discuss the 4 types of discomfort zones, and how to use these as tools to regulate your thinking and improve mental health. This is the fourth episode in my Perfect You series.**Sign up for my weekly newsletter to get even more tips, updates, specials, and more: https://drleaf.comAbout the Mental Health Initiative and January Perfect You Book Club:I am making 2019 the year of mental health! Each month I will tackle a specific problem, issue, and concept related to mental ill health. I will be discussing major issues in the current mental health system AND how to find healing for yourself or a loved one.Starting this January we will be tackling the issue of identity in my PERFECT YOU book club! It's not too late to join!Why is identity important? Why is it the first step to your mental health makeover? Understanding your identity and knowing who you are enbles you to take control over your life and health. Understanding your identity gives you hope to change and motivation to stay strong when

In this episode I discuss why IQ tests and personality profiles are not good, and can be misleading and often damaging. I also discuss a better alternative. This is the third podcast in my Perfect You series. **Sign up for my weekly newsletter to get even more tips, updates, specials, and more: https://drleaf.comAbout the Mental Health Initiative and January Perfect You Book Club:I am making 2019 the year of mental health! Each month I will tackle a specific problem, issue, and concept related to mental ill health. I will be discussing major issues in the current mental health system AND how to find healing for yourself or a loved one.Starting this January we will be tackling the issue of identity in my PERFECT YOU book club!Why is identity important? Why is it the first step to your mental health makeover? Understanding your identity and knowing who you are enbles you to take control over your life and health. Understanding your identity gives you hope to change and motivation to stay strong when times get t

Mental Health issues are not on the rise- rather it is the mismanagement of mental health that is increasing. In this episode I discuss why the current mental health system is failing to help people, and what we can do about this. I also discuss psychotropic medication, and how fo find healing if you struggle with mental ill-health. This is the second podcast in my Perfect You series. **This is informative and NOT individual medical advice.**DRUG WITHDRAWAL should ALWAYS be done under the supervision of a qualified professional. These drugs alter your brain chemistry, and withdrawal can be a difficult process. There are thousands of patient-run sites on withdrawal from psychoactive substances on the Internet, and many books available in stores and online. We suggest you begin looking at the resources page on Mad in America. Dr. Peter Breggin also has a brilliant book on withdrawal: https://breggin.com/a-guide-for-prescribers-therapists-patients-and-their-families/**For general information on the current state