CLEANING UP THE MENTAL MESS with Dr. Caroline Leaf

By Dr. Caroline Leaf

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Dr. Caroline Leaf is a cognitive neuroscientist, bestselling author, and mental health and mind expert. Whether you are struggling with a traumatic brain injury, anxiety, learning difficulties or depression, or you just want to learn how to understand and use your mind to live your best life, this podcast is for you! Each podcast will give you tips and tools to equip and empower you to find freedom and overcome mental-ill health.

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Episode #92: The Do’s and D...

08.21.2019

In this episode I discuss what we can do to improve our brain health, which will help improve our mental health, with Dr. Darlene Mayo. We talk about the best brain boosting supplements, music therapy, how to keep your brain ...

CLEANING UP THE MENTAL MESS with Dr. Caroline Leaf episodes:

08.21.2019 Episode #92: The Do’s and Don’ts of Brain Health + Why and How Correct Brain Health Practices can Reduce Anxiety and Depression In this episode I discuss what we can do to improve our brain health, which will help improve our mental health, with Dr. Darlene Mayo. We talk about the best brain boosting supplements, music therapy, how to keep your brain ...
08.14.2019 Episode #91: How red light therapy can improve mental & brain health, help with sleep issues, reduce brain damage from traumatic brain injuries and so much more! In this episode I interview Wes from Joovv on all things red light therapy, what it is, how it can help with our memory and cognition, and how it can improve our mood, sleep, and so much more! - For ...
08.07.2019 Episode #90: 3 Simple nutrition tips to boost brain & mental health AND improve memory & cognition In this podcast I give 3 simple and highly effective nutrition tips to help boost brain and mental health, and improve memory and cognition! - THINK AND EAT YOURSELF SMART: https://store.drleaf.com/collections/frontpage/products/think-eat-yourself-smart*Also available on Amazon, Audible, Kindle, and wherever books are ...
07.31.2019 Episode #89: How to NOT let toxic people, words, or situations affect your mental health Everyday we face toxic or negative situations that can really mess up our mental health if not managed correctly. In this episode I discuss how to deal with toxic people, words, and situations in the best way that will ensure ...
07.24.2019 Episode #88: “Healing begins with feeling” Interview with Lori Volkman on why we need to feel and embrace our pain and suffering & how to deal with trauma If you have suffered a trauma recently and find it hard to move on, or maybe you find yourself struggling to deal with the hardships in life, then this podcast is for you. In fact, this podcast episode is for ...
07.17.2019 Episode #87: What is Alzheimer's? + Tips to prevent it & how to help someone who has Alzheimer's In this episode I discuss what Alzheimer's is, how it develops, how to prevent it, and how to help someone in your family or someone you know who may have it. - 2019 Mental Health Summit: https://drleafconference.com - Blinkist link: ...
07.10.2019 Episode #86: 4 tips to help drastically reduce anxiety in your life In this episode I discuss 4 simple and practical tips to help you reduce anxiety in your life immediately. These four steps will help you build up your stress resilience and help train your brain to correctly deal with anxiety. ...
07.03.2019 Episode #85: How to recognize the early signs of burnout + tips to prevent and overcome mental burnout Everyday I receive questions on how to deal with burnout and it seems like more and more people are struggling with major mental health issues that are a direct result of burnout. Part of the problem is how our current ...
06.26.2019 Episode #84: 8 Simple steps to build up your stress resilience Did you know stress can actually be good for you if managed correctly? And did you know there are things you can do now in your life to help you better manage stressful situations in the future and avoid burnout? ...
06.19.2019 Episode #83: Why we need to argue more, the mental health benefits of arguing + tips to argue correctly and resolve issues fast Did you know arguing can actually be good for your mental health? In this episode I discuss how arguing can improve your mental health, how to correctly argue, how to resolve issues fast, and how to stop arguing over the ...
06.12.2019 Episode #82: 4 Mental Strategies to Help You Turn Your Worst Day or Week Around We all have bad days (or even bad weeks!) so in this episode I discuss 4 mental strategies to help you deal with bad days and weeks. 2019 Mental Health Summit: https://drleafconference.com For more info on my research project and ...
06.05.2019 Episode #81: How to deal with difficult people and how to help them + tips to protect your own mental health while dealing with difficult people We all have that one person in our lives who is just so difficult to be around. Maybe it's a friend, a spouse, a child, a sister... In this episode I discuss how to deal with difficult people, how to ...
05.29.2019 Episode #80: 5 MORE Simple and Effective Mental Self-Care Tips Guaranteed to Reduce Anxiety in Your Life and Boost Brain Health PART 2 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 ...
05.23.2019 Episode #79: 10 Simple & Effective Mental Self-Care Tips to Keep Your Brain Healthy and Reduce Anxiety (Part 1) 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 ...
05.15.2019 Episode #78: How to deal with performance anxiety + tips to overcome mental blocks 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 ...
05.08.2019 Episode #77: Why do we keep making the same mistakes? + How to stop bad habits 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 ...
05.01.2019 Episode #76: What is social anxiety and how do we stop it? 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 ...
04.24.2019 Episode #75: Are you a people pleaser?+ Why it's dangerous and how to stop 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-you 2019 Mental Health Summit: ...
04.17.2019 Episode #74: Is overthinking messing up your mental health? + Tips to help you stop overthinking & overanalyzing 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 ...
04.08.2019 Episode #73: 5 Steps to Identify & Eliminate the Root of Anxiety (and other mental ill-health issues) 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 ...
04.01.2019 Episode #72: How to correctly deal with disappointment and failure 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 ...
03.19.2019 Episode #71: Why is change so hard? + Tips to help train your brain to deal with, and love, change + how to know when change is good & worth the effort 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 ...
03.11.2019 Episode #70: Why do we hate Mondays? + Tips to help you mentally prepare for a busy week & avoid burnout 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 ...
03.06.2019 Episode #69: Why do we forget things? Is it normal to forget? + 5 Steps to improve your memory and why correct learning can improve your mental health 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 ...
02.26.2019 Episode #68: Why mindfulness is not enough + 5 steps to overcoming a mental health crisis 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 ...
02.19.2019 Episode #67: How to Stop the Shame Spiral 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 ...
02.11.2019 Episode #66: The Left Brain/Right Brain Lie + Debunking Other Popular Brain Myths 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 ...
02.04.2019 Episode #65: Why do we remember the negative more than the positive? Plus 5 Tips to help you stop negative thinking habits! 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 ...
01.28.2019 Episode #64: How to help teenagers and young children deal with identity issues 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 ...
01.21.2019 Episode #63: How to use your Discomfort Zones to Regulate your Thinking and Improve Your Mental Health 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 ...
01.14.2019 Episode #62: Debunking the IQ and Personality Profile Myth 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 ...
01.07.2019 Episode #61: Why the Current Mental Health System is Failing to Help People 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 ...
12.31.2018 Episode #60: The First Step to Improving Your Mental Health I want to make mental health a priority this year. So what's the first step to improving your mental health? Finding and understanding your unique identity! In this podcast I will discuss why identity is the very first thing we ...
12.24.2018 Episode #59: Redefining Anxiety - It is not a disorder but rather a signal Anxiety is a hot topic at the moment. Everywhere we are seeing stats and headlines telling us there is an anxiety epidemic. I disagree and in this podcast I will discuss how anxiety is NOT a disorder and not on ...
12.18.2018 Episode #58: How to Build Your Brain to Improve Your Mental Health Did you know one of the best things you can do to improve your mental health is to build your brain? In this episode I talk about what building your brain means and how to do it. The SWITCH app ...
12.10.2018 Episode #57: Is OCD a disease? And can it be managed? In this episode I discuss intrusive thoughts and OCD- specifically how to manage both and find freedom from a chaotic mind. The SWITCH app is coming to iTunes and Google Play early 2019!! For more info on my new app ...
11.26.2018 Episode #56: Do Positive Affirmations Work? Positive affirmations are extremely popular but do they actually work? Is there any benefit to saying these affirmations? In this episode I unpack positive affirmations and discuss whether they work or not. Books mentioned: Think Learn Succeed:https://store.drleaf.com/products/think-learn-succeed-book Switch on Your ...
11.19.2018 Episode #55: Let's talk about Quantum Physics What is quantum physics and why is it so important? In this episode I give a brief overview of quantum physics and how it relates to our minds and mental health. Additional Resources/Books: The Perfect You: https://store.drleaf.com/collections/frontpage/products/the-perfect-you Switch on Your ...
11.12.2018 Episode #54: How to Deal with Anger and Toxic People We all get angry, and often we are justified in our anger. But when does this anger become toxic? When does it start affecting our mental and physical health? And how do we deal with toxic people? In this episode ...
11.05.2018 Episode #53: The Dangers of "Christianese" What is "Christianese" and why is it dangerous? In this podcast episode I discuss why we need to avoid throwing around phrases we either don't mean or believe. Link to register for my 2018 Conference: https://drleafconference.com THINK LEARN SUCCEED: https://store.drleaf.com/products/think-learn-succeed-book
10.29.2018 Episode #52: What is the Mind-Brain Connection? The principle of the mind-brain connection is fundamental to all my work, books, teachings, and talks therefore it's important to understand how it works. In this podcast I break down the difference between the mind and brain, how they work, ...
10.22.2018 Episode #51: Dealing with Guilt as a Parent I'm a mom of four and I know guilt is a real issue when it comes to parenting. Especially if you are a working mom or dad. So how do we deal with this parent guilt? In this episode I ...
10.15.2018 Episode #50: Is Social Media Making us Depressed? Is technology and social media bad for us and our brains? In this podcast episode I discuss the good and the bad of social media, and how to make technology work for us and not against us. Link for my ...
10.08.2018 Episode #49: Freaking Out in the Love Zone You have probably heard me talk about "freaking out in the love zone," but what does that actually mean and how is it beneficial? In this episode I will show you how learning to "Freak out in the Love Zone" ...
10.01.2018 Episode #48: 5 Tips to Help Children with Anxiety I have been getting a lot of questions lately about children and anxiety, specifically how to help children deal with anxiety and depression. So I decided a podcast on this was necessary! In this episode I give 5 tips I ...
09.03.2018 Podcast Episode #47: Interview with Althea Van Wyk Another incredible interview! In this episode I interview Althea Van Wyk who shares her incredible story of how she overcame some of the hardest challenges in life, and how she used her mind to, despite the odds, become a successful ...
08.27.2018 Episode #46: Interview with Rusty Labuschagne Part 2 Part two of my interview with Rusty Labuschagne. Be sure to listen to Part 1 first :) For more info on Rusty, and to get his book click here: https://beatingchains.com
08.20.2018 Episode #45: Interview with Rusty Labuschagne Part 1 One of the most interesting and powerful interviews I have done! In this episode I interview Rusty Labuschagne who was unjustly thrown into prison for ten years even though he was innocent! In this interview, he recounts his horrendous story ...
08.15.2018 Episode #44: Mindsets for Success Part 6: The Healthy Stress, Expectancy, Willpower, and Spiritual Mindsets A mindset is an attitude, or a cluster of thoughts with attached information and emotions that generate a particular perception. They shape how you see and interact with the world. They can catapult you forward, allowing you to achieve dreams, ...
08.07.2018 Episode #43: Mindsets for Success Part 5: The Community and Support Mindsets A mindset is an attitude, or a cluster of thoughts with attached information and emotions that generate a particular perception. They shape how you see and interact with the world. They can catapult you forward, allowing you to achieve dreams, ...

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