The Dr. Leaf Show

Uncertainty is a certain in life, so we need to learn to become comfortable with the uncomfortableness of not knowing. In this podcast, I discuss WHY we hate uncertainty, why we feel so much discomfort with uncertainty, and HOW to become comfortable with uncertainty and use it to your advantage. Additional resources: Think Learn Succeed: https://drleaf.com/collections/all/products/think-learn-succeed-book The Perfect You: https://drleaf.com/collections/all/products/the-perfect-you-bundle SWITCH app: https://theswitch.app Visit 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!)  Special offers from our sponsors:  Rothys: Check out all the amazing styles available right now at rothys.com/drleaf Blinkist: To get your free week trial on Blinkist AND 25% off your subscription go to: https://blinkist.com/drleaf Superfat: Get 15% off your entire order at https://www.superfat.com and use code DRLEAF at checkout. BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month at trybetterhelp.com/drleaf  Follow me on social media for daily mental self-care tips! Instagram: @drcarolineleaf Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf Twitter: @drcarolineleaf If you enjoyed this episode please leave a review on iTunes, Google Play, or wherever you are listening! And don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with friends and family! I love seeing your posts on social media! For podcast sponsorship inquiries, questions regarding the episode, or topic suggestions please email [email protected]

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Boundaries are vital to protecting your mental and physical health. But when do we need to set certain boundaries? How do we set them? And how do we best enforce boundaries? In this episode I interview leading boundaries expert Dr. Henry Cloud on all things related to boundaries and mental health. We also discuss how to deal with a narcissist, how to deal with gaslighting, and so much more! Dr. Cloud is a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, and his books have sold nearly 20 million copies. Dr. Cloud's work has been featured and reviewed by the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Boston Globe, Publisher's Weekly, Los Angeles Times, and many other publications. Success Magazine named Dr. Cloud in the top 25 most influential leaders in personal growth and development, alongside Oprah, Brene Brown, Seth Godin and others. He is a frequent contributor to CNN, Fox News Channel, and other national media outlets. In his leadership consulting practice, Dr. Cloud works with CEO's, Fortune 500 companies and smaller private businesses alike. He has an extensive executive coaching background, and experience as a leadership consultant, devoting the majority of his time working with CEO's, leadership teams and executives to improving performance, leadership skills, and culture. He also has a specialty in high net worth family offices. As a speaker, Dr. Cloud has shared the stage with many business and global leaders and experts, such as Tony Blair, Jack Welch, Condoleezza Rice, Desmond Tutu, President George Bush, Marcus Buckingham, Magic Johnson, Peyton Manning and many others.Dr. Cloud is a graduate of Southern Methodist University, with a B.S. in psychology. He completed his Ph.D. in clinical psychology at Biola University, and his clinical internship at Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health@thedailydrcloud https://www.instagram.com/thedailydrcloud/@drhenrycloud  https://twitter.com/drhenrycloudhttps://www.facebook.com/drhenrycloudhttps://www.youtube.com/user/DrHenryCloud   Additional resources: SWITCH app: https://theswitch.app Join my January 21 Day Brain Detox Challenge! For more into and to sign up visit: https://drleaf.com/pages/21-day-brain-detox-challenge Visit 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!)  Special offers from our sponsors: Theragun: listeners will get 2 free attachments with their purchase at www.theragun.com/leaf  Noom: noom.com/DRLEAF BiOptimizers: Try a FREE bottle when you go to www.p3om.com/leaffree and use coupon COUPON: leaffreep3om  Follow me on social media for daily mental self-care tips! Instagram: @drcarolineleafFacebook: Dr. Caroline LeafTwitter: @drcarolineleaf If you enjoyed this episode please leave a review on iTunes, Google Play, or wherever you are listening! And don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with friends and family! I love seeing your posts on social media! For podcast sponsorship inquiries, questions regarding the episode, or topic suggestions please email [email protected]

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According to numerous scientific journals 80% of people will FAIL to stick to their New Years Resolutions! In this episode I share some simple and practical tips to help you stick to your resolutions especially when you really feel like giving up, why most people fail to make sustainable changes, and how to to manage pivots and relapses! Additional resources:SWITCH app: https://theswitch.app  Join my January 21 Day Brain Detox Challenge! For more into and to sign up visit: https://drleaf.com/pages/21-day-brain-detox-challenge  Visit 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!) Special offers from our sponsors:Blinkist: To get your free week trial on Blinkist AND 25% off your subscription go to: https://blinkist.com/drleaf  ThirdLove Bras: Get 15% off your ThirdLove order here: thirdlove.com/drleaf Comrad Socks: Get 20% off your order at www.comradsocks.com/drleaf with code DRLEAF If you enjoyed this episode please leave a review on iTunes, Google Play, or wherever you are listening! And don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with friends and family! I love seeing your posts on social media! For podcast sponsorship inquiries, questions regarding the episode, or topic suggestions please email [email protected]

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In this episode I sit down with Dr. Judy Ho, a Triple Board Certified Clinical and Forensic Neuropsychologist and Co-Host of CBS’s The Doctors and a tenured professor at Pepperdine.We discuss why humans are predisposed to self-sabotage, how to modify thoughts and behaviors to prevent self-sabotage from occurring, how to identify the triggers to self-sabotage that are unique to you, how to unlock your willpower to stop this vicious cycle in its track, how to deal with grief, and so much more!  For more info on Dr. Judy visit: https://www.drjudyho.com/ You can order her book here: https://www.drjudyho.com/stop-self-sabotage And follow her on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjudyho/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doctorjudyho Twitter: https://twitter.com/drjudyho  Additional resources: SWITCH app: https://theswitch.app Join my January 21 Day Brain Detox Challenge! For more into and to sign up visit: https://drleaf.com/pages/21-day-brain-detox-challenge  Visit 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!) Special offers from our sponsors: Joovv: For more info on Joovv and to get your special offer go to: www.joovv.com/drleaf Four Sigmatic: Get 15% off at https://us.foursigmatic.com/mushroom/all-products?discount=DRLEAF&afmc=DRLEAF&utm_campaign=DRLEAF&utm_medium=partner&utm_source=podcast&utm_content=DRLEAF&utm_term=  or use coupon code DRLEAF at checkout  Superfat: Get 15% off your entire order at https://www.superfat.com and use code DRLEAF at checkout.  If you enjoyed this episode please leave a review on iTunes, Google Play, or wherever you are listening! And don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with friends and family! I love seeing your posts on social media! For podcast sponsorship inquiries, questions regarding the episode, or topic suggestions please email [email protected]

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In this episode I bring back one of my most popular episodes from 2019 where I discuss how to deal with toxic people, words, and events in a way that will ensure your mental health is protected. Join my January 21 Day Brain Detox Challenge! For more into and to sign up visit: https://drleaf.com/pages/21-day-brain-detox-challenge  Additional resources:SWITCH app: https://theswitch.app  Visit 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!) Special offers from our sponsors:Blinkist: To get your free week trial on Blinkist AND 25% off your subscription go to: https://blinkist.com/drleaf  Ritual: Get 10% off your first three months of Ritual multivitamins at https://ritual.com/?utm_source=arm&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=drleaf  Magic Spoon: Get a free variety pack at magicspoon.com/drleaf and use code DRLEAF at checkout for free shipping! Follow me on social media for daily mental self-care tips! Instagram: @drcarolineleaf Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf Twitter: @drcarolineleaf If you enjoyed this episode please leave a review on iTunes, Google Play, or wherever you are listening! And don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with friends and family! I love seeing your posts on social media! For podcast sponsorship inquiries, questions regarding the episode, or topic suggestions please email [email protected]

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In this episode I interview leading functional medicine doctor and bestselling author Dr. Will Cole. He specializes in clinically investigating underlying factors of chronic disease and customizing health programs for thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions, hormonal dysfunctions, digestive disorders, and brain problems. Dr. Cole was named one of the top 50 functional-medicine and integrative doctors in the nation and is a health expert and course instructor for the world’s largest wellness brands such as mindbodygreen and goop.We discuss everything from how inflammation occurs, how it affects our mental health, how to reduce inflammation, how to do Keto correctly, how Keto can improve mental and brain health, what lab tests you should get done, dangerous wellness fads, and so much more! For more information on Dr. Will Cole visit his website at https://drwillcole.comThe Inflammation Spectrum - https://drwillcole.com/the-inflammation-spectrum/Ketotarian - https://drwillcole.com/ketotarian/ IG - @drwillcoleFB - @doctorwillcoleTwitter - @drwillcole Additional resources:SWITCH app: https://theswitch.app  Visit 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!) Special offers from our sponsors: NED: www.helloned.com/DRLEAFUse Code “DRLEAF” for 15% off your order BLUblox: Get 15% off your order with code LEAF at checkout: https://www.blublox.com  Follow me on social media for daily mental self-care tips! Instagram: @drcarolineleaf Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf Twitter: @drcarolineleaf If you enjoyed this episode please leave a review on iTunes, Google Play, or wherever you are listening! And don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with friends and family! I love seeing your posts on social media! For podcast sponsorship inquiries, questions regarding the episode, or topic suggestions please email [email protected]

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Do you find yourself feeling guilty for taking time off? Or constantly feel like you have to tell people how busy you are in order to feel valued? In this mini episode I discuss why we feel guilty for something our brains and bodies need, how to take effective breaks that will boost mental and brain health, what I do to relax and recharge, and how to avoid burnout. Additional mental health tips and resources:SWITCH app: https://theswitch.app Visit 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!) Special offers from our sponsors: Lola: Get 30% off your $5 Trial Set today. Visit https://www.mylola.com and enter drleaf to redeem your offer! Follow me on social media for daily mental self-care tips! Instagram: @drcarolineleafFacebook: Dr. Caroline LeafTwitter: @drcarolineleaf If you enjoyed this episode please leave a review on iTunes, Google Play, or wherever you are listening! And don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with friends and family! I love seeing your posts on social media! For podcast sponsorship inquiries, questions regarding the episode, or topic suggestions please email [email protected]

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In this mini episode I discuss why we often fail to achieve our goals, why focusing on the end goal is not effective, what we should focus on instead, how to correctly deal with failure, and how to manage the mental and physical pain that comes with failure. Additional mental health tips and resources:SWITCH app: https://theswitch.appVisit 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!) Special offers from our sponsors: Lola: Get 30% off your $5 Trial Set today. Visit https://www.mylola.com and enter drleaf to redeem your offer!Four SIgmatic: Get 15% off at foursigmatic.com/DRLEAF or use coupon code DRLEAF at checkout  Follow me on social media for daily mental self-care tips! Instagram: @drcarolineleaf Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf Twitter: @drcarolineleaf If you enjoyed this episode please leave a review on iTunes, Google Play, or wherever you are listening! And don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with friends and family! I love seeing your posts on social media! For podcast sponsorship inquiries, questions regarding the episode, or topic suggestions please email [email protected]

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By now, I am sure you have heard about the dangers of artificial blue light. Almost every day there is a new article talking about how you shouldn’t sleep near your smart phone, or how you should avoid spending more than several hours in a windowless, artificial-lit room, or how you need to be careful how much time you spend in front of a computer screen. Is there any truth to all these warnings? Is artificial blue light really that bad for us? And what is it exactly? Is there anything we do about artificial blue light exposure in today’s 24-hour, technology-centred world?In this episode I interview Andy, the founder of BLUBlox, to discuss what blue light is, how it affects our mental health, and what we can do to protect ourselves. For more information on Andy and BLUBlox visit: https://www.blublox.com. And get 15% off your order with code LEAF15 Additional mental health tips and resources: SWITCH app: https://theswitch.app  Visit 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!) Special offers from our sponsors: To get your free week trial on Blinkist AND 25% off your subscription go to: https://blinkist.com/drleaf  Get 15% off your ThirdLove order here: thirdlove.com/drleaf BiOptimizer's Brain Boost Stack Special (Includes the Primergen-M and Primergen-V): Get an additional 20% off from the normal package price with coupon code DRLEAF20: https://www.bioptimizers.com/leafbrain/  Follow me on social media for daily mental self-care tips! Instagram: @drcarolineleafFacebook: Dr. Caroline LeafTwitter: @drcarolineleafYoutube: Dr. Caroline Leaf If you enjoyed this episode please leave a review on iTunes, Google Play, or wherever you are listening! And don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with friends and family! I love seeing your posts on social media! For podcast sponsorship inquiries, questions regarding the episode, or topic suggestions please email [email protected]

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This episode is an extract from the interview I did recently on Dr. Ben Edwards's radio show You're the Cure. In this interview we discuss the difference between good stress and bad stress, how to make stress work for you, what quantum physics is and how it impacts our mental health, epigenetic, correct nutrition, and more!  For more on Dr. Ben, how practice, and the full interview visit: https://medical.veritashealthycommunity.com/resources/radio-talk-shows/ Special offers from our sponsors: Joovv: For more info on Joovv and to get your special offer go to: www.joovv.com/drleaf Sunlighten saunas: Get $100 of your order when you mention Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.sunlighten.com/?leadsource=DrCarolineLeaf&utm_source=DrCarolineLeaf&utm_medium=Partner&utm_campaign=DrCarolineLeaf For additional mental health resources: SWITCH app: https://theswitch.app Visit 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!) Follow me on social media for daily mental self-care tips!Instagram: @drcarolineleafFacebook: Dr. Caroline LeafTwitter: @drcarolineleaf If you enjoyed this episode please leave a review on iTunes, Google Play, or wherever you are listening! And don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with friends and family! I love seeing your posts on social media! For podcast sponsorship inquiries, questions regarding the episode, or topic suggestions please email [email protected]

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