What is protein? Why do we need it? Animal protein or plant protein? In this episode I discuss all things related to protein and the mind. For more information, check out chapter 16 in my book THINK AND EAT YOURSELF SMART: https://bit.ly/2qXA9MH

Episode #21: The Truth About Protein

Hi! I’m Dr. Caroline Leaf. I’m a cognitive neuroscientist, author, &amp; 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 &amp; 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.

Health & Fitness

Mental Health

In this podcast I talk to world-renowned reporter and author Matt Gutman about managing panic attacks, dealing with shame and regret, how to make our panic work for us and not against us, and so much more!

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/709407/no-time-to-panic-by-matt-gutman/



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Conquering panic attacks & curbing anxiety (with Matt Gutman)

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In this podcast I talk about how to begin the healing journey by going beyond awareness. This is a replay of a Neurolive webinar I did on my app. For the full webinar ad-free, please see Neurocycle.app.






How to begin your healing journey

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In this podcast I talk to speaker, bestselling author and aging and longevity expert Maddy Dychtwald about the disconnect between women’s health and lifespans, how women age differently to men, small lifestyle changes that can improve a woman’s health and longevity, and so much more!




A Woman’s Guide to Better Healthspan, Brainspan, and Lifespan

In this podcast I talk about the benefits of snoozing! This is a replay of a Neurolive webinar I did on my app. For the full webinar AD-free, please see neurocycle.app.


We have been told hitting the snooze button is a bad habit. But is it? Recently, I read an article in Scientific American that talk about how snoozing can actually be good for us! A growing body of recent research says that snoozing is not the be all and end all that we have been told it is. In some research, there is actually no difference in health outcomes for chronic snoozers and non-snoozers!








The benefits of snoozing your alarm clock

In this podcast I talk to attachment theory expert and psychotherapist Thais Gibson about attachment styles, how childhood experiences shape us, why attachment styles can change, and more! 






Episode #21: The Truth About Protein

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