The Dr. Leaf Show

The Dr. Leaf Show

By Dr. Caroline LeafHealth & FitnessMental Health
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  • Podcast 362: The science of soulmates

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    EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about the difference between a significant other and a soulmate. A soulmate is word we use to describe a human bond that involves a deep and satisfying sense of peace and connection. We literally wire this connection with our mind over time (our mind is our “aliveness”, that is our ability to think, feel and choose) into our brain, body and mind.

    Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/soulmates


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    EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

    1:28, 11:10 The difference between a soulmate & a significant other

    2:50, 4:44 What deep, meaningful connections look like in the brain & body

    8:40, 12:45 Why love will look different for each of us—there is no “one way” to find a soulmate

    15:20 Do what works for you, find love in your own idiosyncratic way & be kind to yourself

    16:50 The importance of accepting the highs & lows in life


    Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com

    Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app

    Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!

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    Canada: 18336032953


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    -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/drcarolineleaf


    *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional.

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    21 min
  • Podcast 361: How to use a “thought ladder” to identify and change established patterns of thinking that may be halting your progress

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    EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to social justice lawyer, podcast host and master coach Kara Loewentheil about how to identify and change established patterns of thinking that halt our progress, and so much more!

    Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-use-a-thought-ladder-to-identify-change-established-patterns-of-thinking-that-may-be-halting-your-progress


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    EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

    3:10 Where the self-help industry falls short

    4:20 How we actually start finding ourselves & our purpose

    5:00 How to use a “thought ladder” to self-regulate your thoughts, feelings and choices

    7:20 Why we should try to avoid “black & white thinking”

    9:30 How cognitive dissonance affects our mind, brain & body

    14:25 The treatment effect

    15:50 Why we need to have self-compassion

    16:30 Why we should not monitor our progress like we would monitor a machine—progress is not industrial

    18:25 What resilience really means

    20:30 The importance of being kind to ourselves

    23:00 What humility really is

    26:15 Inspiration versus competition

    27:00 How to enjoy the journey, not just the end point

    30:30 Deconstructing toxic social norms

    38:00, 47:30 The difference between the mind & brain


    Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com


    Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app


    Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!


    Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to

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    UK: +447908679035

    Canada: 18336032953


    ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

    -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/drcarolineleaf


    *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional.

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    1 hr 3 min
  • Podcast 360: Healthy ways to process grief

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    EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In today’s podcast I am going to talk about grief, and answer some of your questions about dealing with and managing grief.Since grief is inescapable, and can come about for all sorts of reasons, it’s important to accept that it’s an intrinsic part of being human, instead of trying to avoid or suppress the emotion.

    Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/grief


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    EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

    1:00 Why grief is so hard to process

    2:30 Why grief isn’t linear

    4:00 We all experience & manage grief in different ways

    8:30 Ways to manage grief or help those who are grieving

    11:40 We are not an expert on anyone’s feelings except our own

    12:50 How to self-regulate grief

    14:50 There is no one time frame for dealing with grief

    16:30 What happens if we ignore or don’t process our grief

    19:30 The importance of recognizing different types of grief

    22:20 How the pandemic has added another layer of grief to our lives

    27:30 Why we need to move beyond just focusing on our feelings

    29:40 How to help children deal with grief


    Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com

    Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app

    Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!


    ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

    -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/drcarolineleaf


    *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional.

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    38 min
  • Podcast 359: Toxic Positivity: What it sounds like, why it's toxic, and what to say instead

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    EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to therapist and author Whitney Goodman about her new book on toxic positivity, why good intentions are sometimes not good enough, and more! As Whitney notes in her new book, toxic positivity tends to shut down conversations, and often stops people from truly connecting—especially when it comes to the hard “stuff” we all face as we lives our lives. Even if someone is just trying to be nice by saying things like “everything happens for a reason” or “remember, the glass is half full”, the person sharing their pain and struggles can feel silenced by these seemingly innocuous platitudes. It can make the person struggling feel like their distress is making the other person uncomfortable or scared, which often feels like rejection.

    Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/toxic-positivity-what-it-is-how-it-hurts-what-to-say-instead

    Get her book here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/673005/toxic-positivity-by-whitney-goodman/


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    EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

    3:55 How toxic positivity can affect our relationships

    4:30 Why good intentions are often not enough

    6:00, 11:40 Why positive affirmations aren’t a “cure-all”

    8:00, 20:00 Why we shouldn’t suppress uncomfortable emotions

    14:30 Why the concept of toxic positivity has gone “viral”

    16:20 How shame can affect our mental health

    17:50 The dark side of self-improvement & self-help

    24:00 How toxic positivity can show up in our communities

    29:30 How to complain better

    33:00 Why we can’t fix other people

    35:20 Toxic positivity & feeling in control

    38:00 Toxic positivity & motivational conferences


    Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com

    Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app

    Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!


    ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

    -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/drcarolineleaf


    *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional.

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    47 min
  • Podcast 358: One of the best & most easily accessible "anti-depressants"

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    EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about something we all do: laughing! Have you ever thought about why emitting sounds from our mouths gives us so much joy? Even when those sounds can sometimes come out like a cackle, grunt, wheeze or even a snort? When we do this, we are most likely filled with joy, although there are times when people laugh out of discomfort, shock, anger, and/or sadness. In almost all these situations, however, there is something about laughing that relieves us—it releases tension and can improve our mood in tangible ways.

    Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/laughing


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    EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

    2:00 What laughter is

    3:45 Laughter as communication

    4:25, 15:00 How laughing affects the brain & body

    8:30 Laughing & self-regulation

    9:30 How laughing helps protect us

    13:00 Laughing, oxygen & blood flow

    14:00 Laughing as tension relief

    19:18, 24:25 How laughing helps us manage toxic stress

    20:45 Ho laughing helps us rest & restore

    21:00 Laughing as therapy

    24:00 Laughter & mind management

    26:30 Why we should all laugh more!


    Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com


    Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app


    Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to

    US: 1 (833) 285 3747

    UK: +447908679035

    Canada: 18336032953

    Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!


    ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

    -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/drcarolineleaf

    *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional.

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    32 min
  • Podcast 357: Identifying, Exiting & Healing from Narcissistic Relationships (with Psychologist & Narcissism Expert Dr. Ramani Durvasila)

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    EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this repost of one of my most popular podcast interviews, I talk to professor of psychology, licensed practitioner, international speaker, consultant and best-selling author Dr. Ramani Durvasula about the many facets of narcissism, how it damages relationships and leads to abuse, how the culture of narcissism and entitlement is making the pandemic worse, and why we are so fascinated by stories of narcissists and psychopaths.

    Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/navigating-narcissistic-relationships-how-the-culture-of-entitlement-is-making-the-pandemic-worse-why-we-are-so-interested-in-stories-about-psychopaths-with-psychologist-dr-ramani-durvasula

    For more on Dr. Ramani: http://doctor-ramani.com/#


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    EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

    4:38 High-conflict, antagonist personalities & narcissism

    5:36 What is narcissism?

    8:38 The culture of entitlement & narcissism in our world today

    20:51 How collectivism can enable narcissism

    23:50 The two most important tasks of a parent or guardian

    27:00 How narcissism & entitlement can out the brain and body into toxic stress and cause brain damage

    29:14 The definition of narcissism

    32:20 How to deal with a narcissistic person

    45:00 Cognitive dissonance & narcissism

    46:00 Trauma-bonding & narcissism

    55:00 What causes narcissism?

    59:22 Dirty John, psychopaths & narcissism


    Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com

    Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app


    ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

    -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/drcarolineleaf

    *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional.

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    1 hr 11 min
  • Podcast 356: Why You Don’t Need to Stress About Sleep

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    EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I will give you my favorite, neuroscience-based tips to sleep better.

    Before I go into depth on this topic, I want to emphasize that everyone is different. Some people may need more sleep than others. Some people may find that certain tips to improve sleep quality don’t work for them—this is perfectly okay AND normal.

    Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/why-you-don-t-need-to-stress-about-sleep


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    EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

    2:03 Don’t fear not sleeping

    3:15 The messier our mind is, the messier our sleeping patterns will be

    6:00, 34:00 Why we need to manage our mind to sleep better

    10:00 We all need different amounts of sleep

    12:00 Why we need to prepare the mind & body to sleep well

    13:00 Techniques to sleep better

    18:00 How light affects sleep quality

    21:20 How temperature affects sleep quality

    25:12 Exercise & sleep

    27:50 Why sleeping pills should only be used as a last resort



    Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com

    Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app

    Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to

    US: 1 (833) 285 3747

    UK: +447908679035

    Canada: 18336032953


    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/drcarolineleaf


    *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional.

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    46 min
  • Podcast 355: How Long COVID affects our brains & minds + how to use directed neuroplasticity to wire out COVID damage

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    EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast you will get a chance to listen to the second session I did at my recent Mental Health Retreat in Dallas, Texas.


    EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

    🧠How the COVID pandemic has affect our minds, brains, and bodies

    🧠How to use directed neuroplasticity (the Neurocycle) to wire out harmful COVID PTSD effects 

    🧠How Long COVID affects the brain + How to heal from long COVID 

    🧠How social interaction & cognitive stimulation can heal our brains, minds, and bodies 

    🧠How to help our children rewire any negative COVID effects 


    Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com

    Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app

    Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to

    US: 1 (833) 285 3747

    UK: +447908679035

    Canada: 18336032953

    Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!


    OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:

    -Athletic Greens: To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/leaf to take ownership over your health and pick up the ultimate daily nutritional insurance!

    -BetterHelp: I am proud to say that this podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp, and Cleaning Up the Mental Mess listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/drleaf.

    -Catalina Crunch: See why Catalina Crunch Cereal is the fastest growing cereal brand in America. Just go to catalinacrunch.com/DRLEAF for 15% off your first order—plus FREE shipping.


    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/drcarolineleaf

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    40 min
  • Podcast 354: Trauma Bonding- What it is & how to break free

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    *Content/trigger warning: the following discussion contains talk about abuse and trauma bonding*


    EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk about trauma bonding, and how to start healing from the trauma of an abusive relationship.

    Trauma bonding generally occurs in abusive relationships. It is a psychological and emotional response to abuse, when the person experiencing the abuse can develop certain attachments or sympathies for the abuser.

    If you are someone who has or is suffering from abuse and trauma bonding, this content may be triggering. If you are in an abusive relationship, you can call this hotline 1.800.799.7233 or visit The National Domestic Violence Hotline website for help and immediate support. For more hotlines, including international hotlines, see https://drkimmyramotar.com/list-of-hotlines/.


    Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/trauma-bonding-what-it-is-how-to-break-free



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    EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

    2:15 What trauma bonding is

    3:30 What happens when human attachment becomes toxic

    6:38 The cycle of abuse that can lead to trauma bonding

    12:05 How a trauma bond can develop

    13:00 Why people often find it hard to leave an abusive relationship

    20:00 The mind, brain, toxic stress & trauma bonds

    24:30 You are not to blame!

    26:00 Cognitive dissonance & trauma bonds

    29:50 How to start healing from a trauma bond


    Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com

    Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app

    Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to

    US: 1 (833) 285 3747

    UK: +447908679035

    Canada: 18336032953


    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/drcarolineleaf

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    39 min
  • Podcast 353: Why you can't pay attention + how to think deeply again (with Johann Hari)

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    EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I speak to journalist and best-selling author Johann Hari about his incredible new book Stolen Focus, why our inability to focus, think deeply and pay attention has dramatically decreased, and what we can do about this as individuals and as a society.


    Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/why-you-cant-pay-attention-how-to-think-deeply-again-with-johann-hari

    Get Johann's book here: stolenfocusbook.com


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    EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

    3:10 Johann Hari’s fascinating history

    4:40 The power of curiosity

    6:05 What is happening to our attention spans & why it is becoming harder and harder to focus

    6:50 The different factors affecting our ability to pay attention in the modern world

    12:38 Why Johann decided to write Stolen Focus

    21:00 Pathologizing the individual versus dealing with social problems

    21:30 How the business model behind modern technology & social media is designed to steal our attention

    36:00 The power of working together to change society

    40:30 Why we all need to read more

    49:00 What is happening to children’s attention & focus

    51:50 Why children need to play


    Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com

    Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app

    Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to

    US: 1 (833) 285 3747

    UK: +447908679035

    Canada: 18336032953

    Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com!


    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/drcarolineleaf

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    1 hr 14 min

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Hi! I’m Dr. Caroline Leaf. I’m a cognitive neuroscientist, author, & mental health expert. Whether you are struggling in your personal life or simply want to learn how to understand and use your mind to live your best life, this podcast will provide you with practical & scientific tips and tools to help you take back control over your mental, emotional, and physical health. Visit: https://drleaf.com*DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult with your personal physician if you have any personal medical questions.

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