Dr. Caroline Leaf Podcast

Sign up to Patreon to get access to bonus ad-free podcasts, exclusive downloads, live Q&As and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleafEPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about the importance of asking for help, and why we all need help at times! The Beatles really got it right. There are times when we will cry out “Help, I need somebody!”. We can’t do everything alone, and we shouldn’t be shamed for needing help.Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/why-it-is-so-hard-to-ask-for-helpEPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:3:30 Why it can be hard to ask for help5:00 Why we need a lot of self-compassion9:20 Learning to listen to our “wise mind”10:30 What the rope maze can teach you about asking for help17:30 Why we need each other!20:10 Why some people may find it challenging to ask for help21:28 It is not just about you—it is about you in the world22:00 The importance of the default mode network & asking for helpGet my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourm