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

11.30.2020 How to live past 100 years old + the toxins, mindsets, & habits that are rapidly aging us (with longevity expert Sergey Young) ***Pre-order my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com/ Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit: https://www.drleafconference.com Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 ...
11.27.2020 Gaining mental sovereignty, the importance of choosing your struggles + how psychedelics can help with mental health issues (with Aubrey Marcus) ***Pre-order my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com/ Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit: https://www.drleafconference.com Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 ...
11.25.2020 Overcoming the fear of failure & self-doubt + tips on how to deal with working-mom guilt, and sexism in the workplace (with certified life and business coach Christy Wright) ***Pre-order my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com/ Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit: https://www.drleafconference.com Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 ...
11.23.2020 The best diet & mind-management plan to heal autoimmune diseases (with Dr. Terry Wahls) ***Pre-order my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com/ Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit: https://www.drleafconference.com Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 ...
11.20.2020 The mental & physical health benefits of circadian fasting + simple schedule tweaks that can boost your mood & reduce stress (with Dr. Amy Shah) ***Pre-order my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com/ Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit: https://www.drleafconference.com Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) ...
11.18.2020 How Acupuncture Can Be an Effective Treatment for Depression & Anxiety + How Acupuncture Can Boost Your Immune System & What to Know Before You Go For the First Time (with Ann Cecil-Sterman) ***Pre-order my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com/ Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit: https://www.drleafconference.com Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) ...
11.16.2020 How to deal with the death of a dream, tips for building self-confidence + the common mindset of the most success people (Interview with Ed Mylett) ***Pre-order my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com/ Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit: https://www.drleafconference.com Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) ...
11.13.2020 How trauma causes inflammation & how to begin healing + orthorexia signs & solutions, & how to heal adrenal fatigue with Dr. Will Cole ***Pre-order my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com/ Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit: https://www.drleafconference.com Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) ...
11.10.2020 How meditation can heal childhood trauma, common meditation mistakes, how to find your right meditation style + the brain science behind mantras (with Emily Fletcher) ***Pre-order my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com/ Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit: https://www.drleafconference.com Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) ...
11.06.2020 How a little ignorance & less choice can reduce anxiety, frustration and depression + How to Become a Better Decision Maker and Overcome Buyer's Remorse (with professor Barry Schwartz) ***Pre-order my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com/ Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit: https://www.drleafconference.com Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) ...
11.04.2020 Overcoming imposter syndrome, the dangers of cognitive dissonance, how to handle the pain of criticism + how to take a leap of faith despite the fear of failure (with Seth Godin) ***Pre-order my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com/ Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit: https://www.drleafconference.com Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) ...
11.02.2020 The new rules of aging well, common meds that shouldn't be common + the mental health benefits of micro movements with Dr. Frank Lipman ***Pre-order my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com/ Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit: https://www.drleafconference.com Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) ...
10.30.2020 What NOT to say when apologizing, how to strengthen your relationship “immune system” + common mistakes people make in relationships (with Harvard-trained psychologist Dr. Melanie Joy) ***Pre-order my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com/ Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit: https://www.drleafconference.com Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) ...
10.28.2020 Simple strategies to help improve your child's attention, anxiety, mood, and behavior + the best foods to give your child for healthy brain development (with child psychologist Dr. Nicole Beurkens) ***Pre-order my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com/ Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit: https://www.drleafconference.com Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) ...
10.26.2020 How Lyme disease can affect your mental health + tips on how to find peace while living with the uncertainty & pain of a chronic health issue (with Jordan Younger) ***Pre-order my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com/ Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit: https://www.drleafconference.com Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) ...
10.23.2020 How These Mushrooms & Adaptogens Can Help Grow Brain Cells, Reduce Anxiety, and Fight off Depression (with Four Sigmatic Founder Tero Isokauppila) ***Pre-order my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com/ Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 SHOW DESCRIPTION: When many of us think of ...
10.21.2020 How to train your mind to fight off anxiety, depression & viruses! (Interview with the legendary Wim Hof) ***Pre-order my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com/ Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit here:https://www.drleafconference.com Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies! Just text DRLEAF to ...
10.19.2020 Why we need to change how we move, eat, sleep, and connect based on each season for optimal mental, brain, and physical health (Interview with Whole30 co-founder Dallas Hartwig) ***Pre-order my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com/ Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit here:https://www.drleafconference.com Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies! Just text DRLEAF to ...
10.16.2020 Healing body dysmorphia & ending self-blame + trauma recovery strategies with Dr. Ebony Butler ***Pre-order my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com/ Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit here:https://www.drleafconference.com Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies! Just text DRLEAF to ...
10.14.2020 Debunking the "normal" brain myth, how to make neurodiversity (ADD, dyslexia, ADHD, dysgraphia) your most valuable asset in school, work, and life + tips for parents with special needs children ***Pre-order my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com/ Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I ...
10.12.2020 Inside the mind of a psychopath + solving the nature vs. nurture debate when it comes to mental illness (Interview with Professor James Fallon) Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit here:https://www.drleafconference.com **Early bird tickets end October 15 Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to ...
10.09.2020 The Mental Health Benefits of a Good Argument + Dispelling Common Myths That Could be Sabotaging Your Relationships (with Relationship Expert Monica Berg) Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit here:https://www.drleafconference.com **Early bird tickets end October 15 Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to ...
10.07.2020 Schizophrenia: causes, cures, common myths + the true story of one family’s experience with 6 kids diagnosed with schizophrenia (with author Robert Kolker) Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit here:https://www.drleafconference.com **Early bird tickets end October 15 Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to ...
10.05.2020 How sound therapy can reduce anxiety & heal chronic pain + the benefits of Ayurvedic medicine for mental & physical health (with Dr. Kulreet Chaudhary) Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit here:https://www.drleafconference.com **Early bird tickets end October 15 Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to ...
10.02.2020 How to find the root issue of your anxiety & depression + everything you need to know about tapering off medication (Interview with psychiatrists Dr. Ellen Vora) Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit here:https://www.drleafconference.com **Early bird tickets end October 15 Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to ...
09.30.2020 How to use your thoughts to influence your gene expression for now and future generations + the five most widespread myths about the brain that may be limiting your potential (with Dr. Rudolph Tanzi) Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit here:https://www.drleafconference.com Early bird tickets end October 15 Pre-order my new mental self-care tips book here for less 20%: https://drleaf.com/collections/all/products/101-ways-to-be-less-stressed Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health ...
09.28.2020 How to unwire addiction & toxic habits from our brains, why focusing on “willpower” is ineffective and counterproductive + tips on how to help someone without enabling them (with Dr. Amy Johnson) Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit here:https://www.drleafconference.com **Early bird tickets end October 15 Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to ...
09.25.2020 How to Turn Social Anxiety into Your Greatest Asset, The Benefits of Being an Introvert + Tips for Reducing Burnout & Workplace Anxiety (Interview with Morra Aarons-Mele) Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit here:https://www.drleafconference.com **Early bird tickets end October 15 -Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to ...
09.23.2020 The difference between courageous vulnerability and wound-based oversharing + the #1 relationship killer according to human connection specialist Mark Groves Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit here:https://www.drleafconference.com **Early bird tickets end October 15 When it comes to our relationships, we often fall into the trap of behaving like we think we should, rather than getting to the ...
09.21.2020 The best things to do to keep your mind & brain healthy & prevent neurodegeneration (Interview with Dr. Dale Bredesen) Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit here:https://www.drleafconference.com **Early bird tickets end October 15 Neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s can be incredibly frightening. The idea of losing your mind, the very thing that makes you human, is a scary ...
09.18.2020 Detergents, Dish Soaps, and Depression: How Cleaning Products Are Messing Up Your Mental Health (Interview with Marilee Nelson from Branch Basics) Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit here:https://www.drleafconference.com **Early bird tickets end October 15 Show description: When it comes to our mental and physical health, we often focus on what we should eat, how much we should exercise, ...
09.16.2020 How Neurofeedback & Brain Maps Can Help Treat Depression, Anxiety, Addiction & PTSD (Interview with Dr. Andrew Hill) Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit here: https://www.drleafconference.com **Early bird ticket sale ends October 15! Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text ...
09.14.2020 How Tapping Can Significantly Reduce Stress, Anxiety & Physical Pain + How to Get Started with Tapping & the Science Behind the Method (with Tapping Solution Founder Nick Ortner) -Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 (Only available for U.S numbers at this time) *Pre-order my new mental ...
09.11.2020 What Mentally Strong People DON’T Do + Simple Strategies to Take Back Control of Your Mental Wellbeing (Interview with Psychotherapist Amy Morin) -Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips and strategies, exclusive offers and more! Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747 (Only available for U.S numbers at this time) *Pre-order my new mental ...
09.09.2020 What to do when wellness trends are harming, not helping, your mental health + The mental health benefits of being open-minded & curious (Interview with mindbodygreen founder and co-CEO Jason Wachob) The wellness world can be overwhelming. There is so much advice out there, much of which is conflicting, that it is sometimes hard to know what to do or even who to believe. It can also affect our mental health, ...
09.07.2020 Signs someone may be self-harming & how you can help + What to do if you, or someone you know is suicidal (Interview with therapist Kati Morton) Suicide is a public health crisis with approximately 800,000 people dying by suicide each year. It is the 10th leading cause of deaths in the US and the 2nd leading cause of death globally. We all struggle with challenges in ...
09.04.2020 Navigating Life as An Empath + Tips to End the Toxic People-Pleasing Cycle & How to Find the Right Therapist (with psychotherapist Meghan Watson) There are so many kinds of therapies and therapists out there that sometimes it can be hard to know who to reach out to for help, or where to even start looking. In this podcast I speak with registered psychotherapist ...
09.02.2020 How to Overcome Emotional & Compulsive Eating + Tips on How to Help Someone with an Eating Disorder Find Freedom with Food (with Certified Eating Psychology Coach Jessi Jean) Food can bring people together—just try think about one major event or holiday that is not marked by a shared meal. However, for many people, food can also be crutch, something that holds them back and prevents them from living ...
08.31.2020 Navigating common money mistakes that may be messing up your mental health + tips on healing your financial and mental health with financial expert Rachel Cruze Dealing with money can be incredibly stressful—even just talking about it can give some people anxiety. This is even more true amid a global pandemic, where so much is unknown and uncertain, and where many people are not even sure ...
08.28.2020 How clutter could be a sign of a major mental health issue + Tips on how to conquer the clutter and help a hoarder (with Social Worker Elaine Birchall) We all have those times in our lives when a little spring cleaning is necessary. Things build up, we keep stuff that we don’t need and before you know it, we have a cupboard or garage full of clutter that ...
08.26.2020 How heat, light & sweat can improve your mental health (Interview with Connie Zack, Sunlighten Sauna founder) If you have been following me for a while, you will know how much I love my infrared sauna from Sunlighten! It is an integral part of my mental and physical health regimen, my favorite place to do brain research ...
08.24.2020 How to Go from Emotionally Fragile to Emotionally Agile with Harvard Psychologist Dr. Susan David Yes, sometimes our emotions can drive us crazy. But did you know that they are also an incredible source of data, a way to learn how to be in the world? In this podcast, I speak with author, speaker and ...
08.21.2020 How Thinking Bad Can Be Good for Your Mental Health + Why We Tend to Remember the Negative More Than Positive (with Science Writer John Tierney & Research Psychologist Roy F. Baumeister) Bad is bad, right? Well…not always. In this podcast I speak with acclaimed science writer John Tierney and pioneering research psychologist Roy F. Baumeister about their new book, The Power of Bad, how we can harness our negativity bias for ...
08.19.2020 How to unsubscribe from toxic thinking with Harvard-trained psychologist Dr. Sasha Heinz 2020 has definitely been one for the books, and it isn’t even over yet. Amid a global pandemic, so much is uncertain and unknown. What will the future look like? What will tomorrow look like? What will the world be ...
08.17.2020 How To Help Your Anxious Child + Tip For Raising Mentally Strong Children (Interview With Child Psychologist Dr. Tina Bryson) Being a parent can be challenging, especially when it comes to teaching your child how to handle the hard stuff in life. There is a thin line between being overprotective and being overcritical, and often there are situations where doing ...
08.14.2020 How Anxiety Could Be a Sign of an Untreated Head Injury + Tips on How to Heal Concussions and Traumatic Brain Injuries with Dr. Kabran Chapek For many of us, a brain injury comes from something big: a car accident, a major fall or a sports injury. We don’t realize how common brain injuries actual are and how they can affect both our mental and physical ...
08.12.2020 Why People Join Cults, the Difference Between Sociopaths and Psychopaths + Tips On Healing from Abusive Relationships with Therapist Rachel Bernstein The unknown and uncertain can be frightening, especially when it comes to the darker side of human nature. In this podcast, I speak with licensed marriage and family therapist and Indoctrination podcast host Rachel Bernstein about the appeal of cults, ...
08.10.2020 Managing Your Mental Health When Living with a Chronic Illness or Disability + How to Turn Any Challenge into an Opportunity (With Adam Bremen, Keto Krisp Founder) On this podcast, I had the privilege of interviewing Keto Krisp founder and successful businessman Adam Bremen. This was definitely one of my favorite interviews, with the creator of my favorite keto snack bar! We discuss everything from finding the ...
08.07.2020 Healthy Venting vs. Emotional Dumping, Common Cognitive Errors That Cause Anxiety + Signs of Psychological Invalidation (Interview with Neuropsychologist Nawal Mustafa) We all have mental habits that are not so great—the things that keep us stuck, make us stressed out, impact our health and affect our relationships. Thankfully, we don’t have to stay “stuck” in these negative thinking patterns. In this ...
08.05.2020 The Dangers of Toxic Positivity, Signs of Gaslighting + Tips on What NOT to Say to Someone Who is Grieving with Therapist Whitney Hawkins Goodman We have all heard the phrase “look on the bright side” at least once in our lives. And yes, sometimes we do need those little reminders to be positive: “stop and smell the roses”, “things will get better” and the ...

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